Chapter 140 Guess why I waited until now to tell you?

The whole year ends with the New Year. Aunt Xu originally wanted Xu Minghui to rest at home for a few more days. Firstly, it was rare for her to see her son, and secondly, Uncle Xu was really cruel because he did not use any strength in his hands when he smashed the stool that day.

Xu Minghui looked fine on the face, but his back was covered in horrific bruises, and his smashed forehead was still bleeding.

But Xu Minghui disagreed.

He said with a smile, "My boss was so kind and gave me a few extra days. How can I have the nerve to stay at home all the time?"

"Besides, this isn't a big deal. One day more or two less won't be a big deal. I'll just take care of it slowly when I get there."

Second Aunt Xu was still worried: "I'm watching over you at home. If your father does something naughty again, your Third Uncle and Big Brother will stop him. What will happen if you leave the house?"

What if that man attacks again and Xu Minghui has no way to resist, then won’t he have to endure the beating?

When Aunt Xu thought about this, she wanted to pick up the carrying pole and beat her husband until he couldn't get out of bed, but Xu Minghui just laughed after hearing this.

"Mom, you're worrying too much. Why is Father picking on me for no reason?"

"We're here to work, and we're bound by our boss's rules, so we can't cause any trouble."

Second Aunt Xu wanted to persuade him, but when she saw Second Uncle Xu, his face livid, being helped out by the old lady, she gritted her teeth and said, "You are young, don't swallow all the hardships. If there are any restless people who want to cause trouble, just tell your family and I will take care of it for you!"

Xu Minghui curled his lips slightly without responding. The old lady glared at him angrily: "What kind of words did you say to the child?!"

"Is that how you teach your children?!"

"It would be fine if you didn't hope for harmony between father and son, but you're trying to stir up trouble here!"

"Am I provoking trouble?"

Aunt Xu looked at Uncle Xu, whose face was gloomy, and said coldly, "Old lady, you want to make the decision for your son, but I can't just stand by and watch my son suffer!"

"Anyway, I'm going to make this clear today. If anyone dares to touch a hair on my son's head again, I'll fight that bastard to death with my hatchet!"

"If I kill someone, I'll go to the government to pay for my life, but as long as I'm alive, no one will dare to lay a finger on my son!"

Women are weak by nature, but they become strong when they become mothers.

Aunt Xu, who usually didn't dare to speak loudly in front of the old lady, suddenly exploded, shocking the old lady so much that she was speechless.

Second Aunt Xu was so angry that she didn't want to talk to her any more. She pulled Xu Minghui to her side and gave him some detailed instructions.

Xu Minghui patiently agreed to all of them. When he heard the sound of wheels rolling in front of the door, he lowered his eyes and said, "Father, let's go."

Uncle Xu didn't want to leave, and his expression of struggle was met with a warning glare from the old lady.

The old lady lowered her voice and said, "Now that the old man has said that, the family definitely can't keep you! Do you really want to have your legs broken and be supported by others for the rest of your life?!"

"When has empty words ever come out of the old man's mouth?!"

Such a threat might not be a big deal if it came from someone else, but if it came from the old man, even if the old lady had a hundred or eighty rebellious bones in her heart, she would not dare to say anything more.

She secretly clenched Uncle Xu's cold hand and whispered, "Just go with peace of mind. I'll find a way to bring you back soon."

"Who will be able to trouble you then?"

The old lady had said a lot of these words to Uncle Xu in the past two days. No one knew how much he listened to, but Uncle Xu did not dare to resist openly.

Although everyone could see that every step he took out was filled with reluctance.

The old lady barely held him down, and when she looked at Xu Minghui again, there was a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

"Minghui, even though your father was a bit rash and impulsive, you are still father and son. A son shouldn't criticize his father's mistakes. Can you still take the previous misunderstanding seriously?"

Xu Minghui smiled but didn't answer. The old lady said earnestly, "You know your father's temper. He's loved you the most since you were a child. How could he really have the heart to hit you? Besides, what misunderstandings between father and son can't be resolved?"

"You must remember to take good care of your father when you go. Don't let those foolish words ruin the harmony between you and your father. Do you understand?"

The old lady believed that what she said to Xu Minghui was from the bottom of her heart. After listening to it, Xu Minghui took a small step back and smiled inconspicuously, "Grandma, your teaching is correct. I will remember it."

The old lady looked at him hesitantly, then after a moment's thought, she turned to Uncle Xu, who had a sullen look on his face, and said, "Remember what I've told you. If you dare to cause trouble again, no one will be able to help you!"

Uncle Xu's extremely gloomy face twisted for a moment, and he couldn't say anything unpleasant despite struggling at all.

What can he say?

What else can I say?

He actually told everyone about the suffering he had endured, and every word he said was the truth without any exaggeration, but after he finished speaking, no one believed it!

No one believed what he said at all!

It would be fine if no one believed him, but the old man's threat was still before his eyes. If he stayed at home, he would break his legs, become disabled and mute, but if he went out, he would still have a way to survive. Of course he chose to go out!

Seeing Second Uncle Xu quietly walk out the door, Xu Minghui let out a barely perceptible sneer and turned to follow him.

The carriage that came to pick them up was arranged by Xu Minghui early in the morning, and it soon disappeared on the snow-covered road.

When the old lady saw Aunt Xu who was against her, she was filled with anger and went back into the house without thinking.

Seeing this, Second Aunt Xu curled her lips subtly, clapped her hands and continued to do her embroidery.

Meanwhile, in the west shed.

Sang Zhixia looked at Xu Yu with surprise and said in silence, "You mean, you want to go on a long journey?"

There's nothing to do today, so I'd just sit there and get cold.

Xu Yu simply carried the charcoal brazier to the bedside, pulled Sang Zhixia to sit on the bed, wrapped in a quilt, and talked.

He sat across from Sang Zhixia, carefully considering the words he had been mulling over for days before speaking: "I do have this idea. I had a friend who was a merchant in my early years, but we haven't seen each other much over the years. I got in touch with him not long ago, and I'd like to find a way forward with him."

Sang Zhixia raised an eyebrow suspiciously. "Since we haven't been in touch for years, how come we're suddenly in touch again? Does that person know about the Xu family?"

Those who knew about the Xu family’s troubles wanted to run as far away as possible, for fear of being implicated. Wouldn’t this person hide?

Xu Yu laughed instantly: "He knows."

"None of this matters. What matters is whether you agree with me going out or not."

Sang Zhixia was somewhat baffled by the question. She wrapped herself in the warm quilt and blinked blankly, "Are you asking me if I agree or not?"

"Yes, since I'm going out, I naturally have to ask for your opinion."

Xu Yu smiled and said, "My mother can't make the decision for me, and my grandfather probably follows my temper. Isn't it you I want to ask?"

As he spoke, he took Sang Zhixia's hand, which was outside the quilt, and said softly, "If everything goes well, I'll be back in three months at most. Grandfather is in charge of the family now, and your two aunts have a good relationship with you, so there probably won't be any problems. But when I'm out, you have to be home alone. Are you afraid?"

Sang Zhixia keenly grasped a clue, paused for a moment, frowned, and said, "When did you think of going out?"

Xu Yu was amused: "Why do you ask this?"

"Nothing, just asking casually."

Sang Zhixia absentmindedly tugged at a corner of the quilt and said lazily, "You haven't been thinking about this recently, have you?"

If it was really a sudden idea, there wouldn't be that series of premises.

Before she got along well with the Xu family, Xu Yu didn't show any trace at all.

Is this person afraid that she will be bullied at home?

Xu Yu was once again amused by her sharpness. He casually grabbed her fingers and fiddled with them, saying softly, "Then guess why I waited until now?"

"Hmm? Zhizhi?"