"This child is so pitiful!"
Xu Sanniang, who was eavesdropping outside, muttered something.
It’s no wonder that Xu Sanniang eavesdropped. He Xiaomi came crying late at night, and Xu Sanniang was a little worried, so she leaned against the window and listened for a while.
After listening for a while, Xu Sanniang took Song Tingzhi away.
As they walked, he told Song Tingzhi to stay with his father for the night and not to go back at night.
"Okay, stop crying. It hurts your eyes if you cry too much!" Jiang Cheng took a handkerchief and handed it to He Xiaomi.
"Wuwu——" He Xiaomi wiped her tears, "Chengcheng, what do you think I should do now? My mother is soft-hearted, and she will forgive him after just a few words."
"What about you? What do you think?" Jiang Cheng asked.
"I-I don't know what I'm thinking." He Xiaomi hiccuped.
He Xiaomi vaguely remembered that his father was very kind to him before he became addicted to gambling.
He's mother was injured when she gave birth to him and could no longer have children. He's father didn't say anything and treated He Xiaomi like a treasure.
In the past, some people in the village said that He's mother was a hen that couldn't lay eggs, and that He Xiaomi was a money-loser. This made He's father, who had a good temper, so angry that he picked up a hoe and chased after her, scolding her.
Every time He's father came back from town, he would bring some things for He's mother and Xiaomi, both rare and ordinary things.
The originally happy and beautiful life was shattered the moment He's father started gambling.
I gambled for three years, and these three years were like living in hell.
He Xiaomi couldn't say how she felt about her father.
He remembers the good things that happened in the past, but he also remembers the bad things that happened later.
"Xiaomi, have you ever considered asking your father to accompany you in wood carving? Let Uncle He do some things and hold his hand. Maybe he won't go gambling anymore."
After hearing what He Xiaomi had said, Jiang Cheng realized that He Pingshan didn't completely hate him. He thought for a moment and came up with this idea.
"Ah?" He Xiaomi was immersed in her own world, and her mind was still a little confused when she heard Jiang Cheng's idea.
"No, I'm just asking if this idea is okay?" Jiang Cheng gave He Xiaomi a gentle push. "You can't do much work on your own right now, but Uncle He is different! He's a veteran with superb skills, and he'll definitely be able to help you a lot!"
"On weekdays, I'll let Auntie stay at home to watch over him, and at most, I'll let Uncle He wander around the village. He definitely won't be able to gamble."
He Xiaomi thought Jiang Cheng's idea was good and was about to go back and tell him about it when Jiang Cheng stopped her.
"What's the matter?" He Xiaomi was a little confused.
"You can stay here with me tonight and go back tomorrow." Jiang Cheng said.
"My mother will be worried."
"Just listen to me and stay here. Let Uncle He and the others worry about it first. Go back tomorrow and tell him about this idea. He will definitely agree."
After saying that, Jiang Cheng started to spread the bedding.
"Yeah—you're right. I'll make my dad worry a little longer."
He Xiaomi thought it was a good idea, so she went to bed and shared the same quilt with Jiang Cheng.
"I cried like a kitten."
"How could that be..." He Xiaomi came to her senses and felt a little ashamed.
"Sleep, sleep—"
He Xiaomi hugged Jiang Cheng and fell asleep happily.
Jiang Cheng felt the weight on his body, moved helplessly, and went to sleep.
The next day, He Xiaomi had breakfast at Xu Sanniang's request before going back.
He Xiaomi was walking on the way home. She adjusted her expression before pushing the door open and going in.
"Xiaomi! Where have you been? Your father and I are going to report you to the police!"
He's mother was so worried that she didn't sleep all night, and she came out immediately when she heard the noise outside.
He's mother hugged He Xiaomi and hit him several times.
"mother--"
He Xiaomi was just about to express her feelings when she saw He's father coming out of the house, and she quickly adjusted her expression.
"Xiaomi, you...you're back——"
He's father rubbed his hands and didn't dare to look directly at He Xiaomi.
"Mom, let's go in first!"
He Xiaomi ignored him and helped her mother into the house.
When passing by He's father, He Xiaomi even snorted.
After the two of them went in, He's father followed them in.
He Xiaomi helped He's mother sit down before starting today's topic.
"Xiaomi, Dad will never gamble again. I will stay at home with you and Xiuzhi. Dad swears!"
Before He Xiaomi could say anything, He's father spoke first.
A grown man stood there cowering.
"What's the point of swearing? Haven't you sworn enough in the past few years? You always just talk about it, but have you ever taken any actual action?"
It’s okay if I don’t mention it, but I get angry when I mention He Xiaomi.
"Xiaomi, your father really knows he's wrong this time!"
Seeing that something was wrong, He's mother quickly tried to persuade him.
"Yes, yes, Dad really knows he was wrong this time. Xiaomi, please forgive me."
He's father quickly responded from the side.
"Okay, I'll trust you this time." Seeing that the momentum was almost there, He Xiaomi expressed her thoughts, "But—"
"But what?" He's father quickly replied.
"But, Dad, you have to work with me."
"Work?"
"Yes, I made some money carving wood, but it's far from enough to pay off your father's gambling debts. You used to be a carpenter and have good skills. If we work together, we can pay back the debt faster!"
He Xiaomi expressed her thoughts.
"Okay, okay!" He's father nodded repeatedly.
There is also an opportunity to contribute to the family, so He's father naturally would not refuse.
"It's no use just saying yes, it depends on your performance in the future!"
He Xiaomi curled her lips and emphasized.
"Okay, okay." Father He nodded continuously.
"Oh, it's good that the family is reunited. Your father will definitely not do it again."
Seeing that the atmosphere between the two had eased a lot, He's mother hurriedly came out with a smile to interrupt.
Mr. He's craftsmanship is indeed very good. He did not leave the house for several days and tinkered with some novel gadgets in the house.
Mr. He has good craftsmanship and he carves big things.
Sometimes when Jiang Cheng came over, He's father would just nod and say hello to him before going into the house.
"Uncle, don't you want to go out for a walk?"
Jiang Cheng came a few times, and He's father basically stayed in his room, so he pulled He Xiaomi over to ask some questions.
"I didn't go out, what's the matter?" He Xiaomi asked.
"It's not good for uncle to stay at home all the time. He should go out for a walk."
"Oh—I know, don't worry!"
He Xiaomi patted Jiang Cheng on the shoulder and went out.
Jiang Cheng sighed, thinking that it would be inappropriate for him to interfere in other people's affairs.
I can only give you one more reminder.
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