Because they needed to catch an early train to Beicheng the next day, He Yan suggested that they set off for Tongguan City that afternoon and find a hotel near the train station to stay overnight, so that they wouldn't have to rush in the morning. Otherwise, they would have to get up at one or two in the morning to leave for Tongguan City.

Xiaohua also thought it was a good idea, as traveling in the early morning was not good for the child, and she still believed in certain things.

Mao Dani packed Ye Dazhuang's clothes, nagging and giving him instructions. Ye Dazhuang pretended to be annoyed and said, "I know, I know. I'm not a three-year-old. Do you have to tell me this?"

But actually, I saw Ye Dazhuang secretly wiping away tears. He didn't know when he would be able to go home after this trip to Beicheng, and he didn't know if his illness could be cured. The old couple had quarreled and fought for most of their lives, but they had never separated. They had a deep concern for each other.

Xiaohua couldn't bear to see her parents like this, so she said to Mao Dani, "Mom, why don't you come with us too!"

Mao Dani paused and glanced at Ye Dazhuang. Seeing that Ye Dazhuang didn't say anything, she pretended not to care: "What would I do? Having another illiterate person in the big city would only cause you trouble and make you spend more money."

Xiao Hua grabbed Mao Dani's hand: "Mom, you have to go. If you go, Dad's illness might get better faster. Dad is getting treatment there, and you can take care of him by his bedside. We won't have to hire another caregiver for Dad, and we'll save money too."

Mao Dani looked at Ye Dazhuang again. She didn't dare to say anything until Ye Dazhuang spoke up. Ye Dazhuang had always been the one in charge of all the big and small matters in the family.

Ye Dazhuang looked at He Yan: "Your mother is coming with you, so she won't cause you any trouble!"

He Yan quickly shook his head: "How could it be a trouble? Mom can take care of you if she goes, which will save us trouble."

Ye Dazhuang smiled knowingly and said to Mao Dani, "Hurry up and pack your clothes. The children said it's no trouble for you to come along. I'm worried about you being alone at home when I'm out and about."

With tears welling up in her eyes, Mao Dani said, "Okay, I'll go pack it right away."