Manman stepped forward and hugged Fenglan, whom she called "Mom."

Fenglan's tears streamed down her face. "I don't deserve it. What kind of mother sues her own daughter? From now on, just pretend you don't have a mother. Live your own life well. I have a pension, and I'll have no problem making a living."

"Mom, come home with me. Let's rely on each other like before, okay? Those people won't let you go." Manman hugged her mother, just like her mother used to hug her when she was a child.

Fenglan couldn't hold back her tears. "Don't say such silly things. You're so old. It's time for you to settle down and start a family. I still have to wait for Song Shiyu to come out. I can't go back with you."

How can she have the face to go back? She hurt the child so deeply; she can't just go back and pretend it never happened.

"Mom, he's already in jail, please let go. I know you're suffering, I'll..."

"I'm not suffering, I'm fine, don't try to persuade me, go back," Fenglan pushed Manman away and turned to run away.

She chased after him for a couple of steps, tears blurring her vision.

Fenglan moved away that very day. Nobody knew where she went. She sent a message to Fengchun, telling her that she was fine and not to worry about her or look for her. She just wanted to wait for Song Shiyu and grow old with him.

Once Fenglan has made up her mind, Fengchun can't persuade her otherwise; she should respect her choice.

On New Year's Eve, the men of the Li family got up early to send money to their ancestors and then came back to put up couplets. The women were busy in the kitchen. Luckily, the house was big, otherwise it wouldn't have been able to accommodate the whole family.

"Mancang, go and bring Old Ge over," the old man instructed. This was the first year he was spending the New Year in his new home, and the old man was worried that the elderly couple would feel lonely, so he wanted them to come and have some fun together.

"Okay, I'll go right now," Li Mancang agreed and went to pick up Grandpa Ge.

Liu Cuihua asked Wu Zhiqi, "Haven't Zeng Laixi and Xiaobai moved in yet?"

Wu Zhiqi shook his head. "No, but there are only a few households left. It should be almost over after the New Year."

"These two companies are really persistent; they can afford to take risks," Liu Cuihua exclaimed.

Developers will stop at nothing to force people to relocate.

"It has to be young people who can withstand the commotion." The old folks couldn't stand the fuss and moved out long ago.

As they were talking, Li Mancang pushed Grandpa Ge over, and Aunt Yuan went into the house and went straight to the kitchen to help.

"You old codger, why didn't you come when I invited you?" the old man said with a laugh.

"We haven't eaten yet, so shouldn't we get to work?" Grandpa Ge chuckled.

The old man said, "You can't even move your legs, what can you do?"

"I can't move my legs, so I'll talk. Where's Lao Guan? Isn't he coming?"

"Who knows him? He comes and goes, he's never serious," the old man said irritably.

"What's wrong? Can't bear to part with your wife?" Grandpa Ge joked.

"You're reluctant to part with your eldest son, aren't you? Mancang, give him a call and ask. If he's not coming, we'll start eating soon."

Li Mancang took out his phone and called several times, but Old Man Guan didn't answer.

Li Mancang was worried. He couldn't let someone harm him, could he? "Dad, I'll go take a look."

The old man waved his hand, "Go quickly, can't you just let people have some peace of mind, you won't listen to advice."

Grandpa Ge: "That old geezer is as cunning as a sieve; he can't stand to be taken advantage of."

"Third brother, drive with me to pick up your Uncle Guan," Li Mancang called out to his third brother.

The third brother is putting up couplets. There are two buildings; it takes forever to put these up. "Why don't you just make a phone call?"

"I called, but there was no answer. Let's go check it out."

"I hope the old man won't be harmed by someone," the third brother blurted out.

Li Mancang has dead fish eyes; he says whatever comes to mind during the New Year, but you can't take it to heart.

Xiaoyu came out of the kitchen. "Dad, I'll go too."

"Don't listen to your third brother's nonsense, it's pretty cold. You stay home, we'll be back soon," Li Mancang reassured Xiaoyu.