Li Lijuan was hesitant to entrust her child to this unreliable mother-in-law, but seeing that her mother-in-law wanted to put her down, she didn't rush to explain.

But I was still hurt by her attitude and couldn't help feeling a little disheartened.

My mother-in-law is as selfish as ever. She hasn't even asked how the child will be raised yet, and she's already trying to push the responsibility away.

When Xun Liangfen heard that the child would mostly be cared for by her in-laws, but that her family would have to subsidize some expenses, her face immediately fell.

Why do they want something in return for helping take care of the children? The Li family is really going too far.

Besides, with several children going away to study, the grandparents will have more free time to take care of a little kid. How tiring can it be?

“It’s not that your mother and I don’t want to help take care of the child, it’s just that we’re getting old and we’re afraid we won’t be able to take good care of him, and it will only cause complaints.” Hua Guangzong didn’t speak as forcefully as his wife, and his tone was very gentle. “I also told my mother-in-law that we can’t let them suffer for nothing. It’s perfect that you provide the money and they provide the labor, so everyone is happy.”

Upon hearing this, Hua Baoguo quickly replied, "Of course, of course."

Those are descendants of the Hua family. The Li family is already indebted to them for their help, so how could they let them work for nothing, spending money and effort on their own?

Xun Liangfen's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. "Does she have to be so calculating when taking care of her own grandson?"

Tian Guihua looked at her coldly, "It just so happens that some people have been asking about jobs these days. I can see that you have a lot of opinions about this. Why don't you, as the grandmother, come and take care of the child yourself?"

After all, the child is a member of the Hua family. She calls you grandma, but she calls him maternal grandmother. She'll be closer to you if you take care of her.

If that's the case, your father and I will be much more at ease. After all, with the child nearby, we can see him whenever we want, and we won't have to worry about him all the time as we get old.

Tian Guihua didn't not want to take care of the child; rather, her husband's health wasn't what it used to be, and she was afraid that she would be unable to take care of the old man while looking after the young child.

She had considered having Xun Liangfen come back to take care of the child before, but considering the woman's character, she dared not entrust her perfectly good child to her, fearing that the child would be corrupted by her.

The reason they're saying this now is because they're certain that Xun Liangfen won't agree.

As expected, once these words were spoken, Xun Liangfen suppressed any objections she might have had. "Father, Mother, you're right, he's our child. But how much should we give him this month?"

Tian Guihua shook her head at Li Lijuan, signaling her not to speak. "This child needs formula, and taking care of the child means they can't go out to work. We have to consider all aspects."

The Li family is righteous and doesn't mention these things, but we can't pretend this didn't happen; we should offer them generous gifts.

Your father and I have already discussed it. We'll compensate them with your entire month's salary and receipts. That way, at least your in-laws won't have to pay too much."

“That’s too much,” Xun Liangfen immediately jumped up. “Then I’ve been working for nothing all month.”

"Then you should transfer your job and come home to take care of the kids." Hua Baoguo couldn't figure out if his wife could do the math; it was obvious she was the one who profited.

Xun Liangfen really thought about it carefully. She had no salary for working, and if she didn't work, she would have to come home and face three meals a day, plus a crying baby.

Compared to this, it seems like giving money away isn't so bad.

Tian Guihua said, "I think it would be better if you came back to take care of the child. At least our family would be complete, and your father and I would have someone to take care of us..."

Xun Liangfen's mind immediately clicked, and she made a decision right away, "No need, it's better to trouble your in-laws. I'm clumsy and can't take good care of the child. The child will suffer because of me."

Little did they know that her words disappointed the Hua family, giving them a new understanding of Xun Liangfen's selfishness.

Tian Guihua sighed. She realized that she couldn't rely on her daughter-in-law at all in the future. It seemed that they should take good care of their health.

Hua Xiangyun stood behind her and quietly patted her back to help her catch her breath.

It's just that hiring someone to look after children isn't common now, otherwise there wouldn't be so many troubles.

Looking up at her elder brother and sister-in-law, who were holding their child with faces full of reluctance, Hua Xiangyun's expression changed.

When no one was around, he quietly said to Tian Guihua, "Actually, my brother and sister-in-law could take the children to school. When they are in class, they can find a clean and capable old woman to help look after them, so that they won't be separated from their children."

"Won't this distract them?" The old lady could see the reluctance in her eldest grandson's and his wife's eyes.

They were also worried that if their child came to school, the two of them wouldn't be able to focus on their studies.

"We can rent a small single room near the school. It won't affect anything, and my nephew won't have to be weaned so early."

Hua Xiangyun's words struck a chord with Tian Guihua. To be honest, weaning a baby who is only a few months old is indeed a bit inappropriate.

There's a big difference between breastfed babies and formula-fed babies.

"I wonder if the school will allow it?"

Hua Xiangyun put her arm around the old lady's shoulder and said, "What's there to hesitate about? If you're worried, come along. If you can't handle things, you can bring the child back."

Upon hearing this, Tian Guihua immediately shook her head, "No, your grandfather is in poor health. He almost scared me half to death last time. I don't want to experience something like that again."

Why don't you go ahead first, and then have your parents go over later?

Tian Guihua always felt that the last time the two of them traveled a long distance, coupled with the old man's emotional state, that led to that disaster.

If Xiao Guai hadn't felt uneasy that day and happened to save the old man's life, she would definitely be filled with regret now, and she wouldn't dare to try it so easily now.

Hua Xiangyun said, "...Why don't you come with us and stay there for a while? When my parents have time, we'll have them pick you up."

With us taking care of things, you two won't have to worry about anything.

Because of the previous accident, Hua Xiangyun specifically sought advice from her master, Wu Chenxi, who found a prescription for her. Although it could not completely cure her heart ailment, it could alleviate many symptoms.

She had already prepared some of the medicinal herbs, but was missing a few. If she could get them all when she arrived in Beijing, it would be perfect for helping the old man get better.

"Let me discuss it with your grandfather again." Tian Guihua knew that it would be much better for the child to stay with his parents, not to mention that this would be for several years.

As soon as Xun Liangfen entered the room, she complained, "Isn't this a bit outrageous? They actually want a whole month's salary and receipts. How much can a baby that's only a few months old eat?"

Hua Baoguo said, "It's not that you didn't want to bring them; otherwise, we wouldn't have needed to bring these things."

That's our eldest grandson, what does he have to do with the Li family?

If they're willing to help, you should be grateful.