Yang Niannian had classes in the morning and afternoon, and only returned to the courtyard in the evening. After she had dinner and washed up, it was dark.

She was just about to lie on the bed and watch TV when Lu Guozhi suddenly called her, speaking in an anxious tone.

"Niannian, your mother's intestines were stabbed by a cow."

Yang Niannian was a little confused. "Didn't she just come back from Beijing today? How did she get her intestines stabbed by a cow?"

Lu Guozhi said anxiously, "She and Xiong Li were coming back from the train station and were about to take a bullock cart. When the buffalo saw the red coat on Xiong Li, it went crazy and hit your mother."

Yang Niannian's mouth twitched, "..."

Look, if you do too many bad things, the retribution will come quickly.

Not seeing Yang Niannian say anything, Lu Guozhi blushed and said a little embarrassedly.

"Niannian, Shi Shen is in the army, and we can't contact him for a while. Your mother's hospitalization will cost one or two hundred yuan, and your brother and I don't have that much money at the moment... I really have no choice but to call you."

At his age, Lu Guozhi always felt it was a bit difficult to ask his daughter-in-law for money, but since his family couldn't afford the money, he had no choice but to ask for it.

What Ma Xiuzhu did this time touched Yang Niannian's bottom line. Although she would not stand by and watch someone die, she would not just spend money in vain.

So I'll say the ugly truth first.

"Father-in-law, I can pay for it, but there is something I need to tell you."

Hearing that his daughter-in-law was willing to pay, Lu Guozhi breathed a sigh of relief and nodded immediately.

"We are all family, just say whatever you want to say."

Yang Niannian said in a cold tone, "Mother-in-law came to Beijing this time. Do you know what she came for?"

Without waiting for Lu Guozhi to speak, she continued.

"My mother-in-law brought Xiong Li here this time because she wanted her to borrow a seed from Shi Shen. It's a pity that my mother-in-law could think of such a wicked thing, and even said it was for the prosperity of the Lu family."

"I don't care whether the Lu family is prosperous or not. Anyway, there is no heir to the throne. I just want to make it clear today. If mother-in-law does such confusing things again in the future, I will not care about anything that happens to her in the future."

Lu Guozhi had no idea that his wife had done such a thing behind his back, and he immediately became so angry that his face turned blue.

I was also worried that my daughter-in-law might misunderstand me, so I quickly explained.

"Niannian, I don't know about this. Don't worry, when your mother gets better, I will definitely help you get justice."

"I, Lu Guozhi, may not be very capable in this life, but I will never allow such shameful things to happen in my family. If this gets out, the Lu family will lose all face."

Lu Guozhi knew better than anyone what kind of people his brother-in-law's family was. If Xiong Lizhen got pregnant with Lu Shishen's baby, the Lu family would never have a peaceful life again.

My daughter-in-law can earn money and is a Beijing university student. What can Xiong Li do to compare with her?

Yang Niannian felt much better when she saw that Lu Guozhi was indeed unaware of the matter and was very resistant to it.

"It's too late today. I'll send three hundred dollars back tomorrow morning."

Lu Guozhi blushed and said ashamedly.

"Niannian, your mother was wrong in this matter. Let me apologize to you on her behalf first. When she gets better, I will ask her to call you to apologize in person."

Yang Niannian knew that it was not easy for people of Lu Guozhi's age to be stubborn and take the initiative to admit their mistakes.

Although he still couldn't forgive Ma Xiuzhu in his heart, he still said a few polite words.

Deeply understand the great principles.

"You don't need to apologize. Just don't make trouble in the future. I'm busy with graduation matters and can't go back. It's only right that I give some money."

She used the trick of giving a slap and then giving a candy quite well. Lu Guozhi felt that his wife had gone too far. He promised again that he would make his wife apologize before hanging up the phone and going home.

Seeing him coming back with a gloomy face, Guan Ailian stepped forward and asked, "Dad, did your sister-in-law not agree to give you the money?"

She also knew that it was wrong to ask her sister-in-law for money, after all, her sister-in-law and brother had given them the house.

But she took out all her savings, which amounted to only more than 50 yuan. The doctor said that her mother-in-law's condition was a bit serious and it would be a blessing if her life could be saved.

Fifty-plus dollars is simply not enough.

My husband is still in the hospital now. My father-in-law has come back to ask my brother and sister-in-law for money. If he can’t find them, he will have to borrow money from relatives tomorrow.

Lu Guozhi shook his head, "No, Nian Nian will send the money tomorrow morning."

Guan Ailian breathed a sigh of relief, and then guessed, "Did your sister-in-law say something? Why do you look so unhappy?"

Lu Guozhi's face turned pale and he sighed.

"I was mad at your mother. I thought she had really changed and was going to go see Shi Shen and Nian Nian. Who knew she brought Xiong Li with her to borrow Shi Shen's sperm."

Guan Ailian opened her eyes wide in shock, finding it extremely absurd.

"Is mom getting old and confused? Isn't she afraid that my sister-in-law will hit her back with a broom?"

Lu Guozhi said with a straight face, "When she gets better, I will settle the score with her."

He walked under the eaves and pushed his bicycle. "I'm going to the hospital first. You take good care of the child."

Guan Ailian returned to the kitchen and packed out a few scallion pancakes. "Dad, take these pancakes with you. I guess Qingyuan hasn't had dinner yet."

Lu Guozhi took the pancake and pushed his bicycle out of the village. There were dogs barking everywhere in the village, but he didn't care and rode his bicycle to the hospital in the dark.

Ma Xiuzhu's condition was indeed quite serious. She stayed in the intensive care unit for three days before regaining consciousness.

Lu Guozhi wanted to scold her, but seeing that she was still a little weak, he held back and said nothing.

It was not until a week later, when her condition had improved and she felt a little more energetic, that she brought up the matter.

He wanted to talk nicely, but as soon as he opened his mouth, anger rushed to his head and he slapped the bed.

"I already know what you were doing in Beijing. What were you thinking? Did the prosperity of the Lu family bother you? Let me tell you, if you dare to do something like this again, I won't care about you, not to mention Nian Nian and her husband. You are doing this now, and this is retribution."

Lu Qingyuan couldn't stand it either.

"Mom, the money for your surgery this time was all taken by my sister-in-law. How come you are getting more and more confused when you have a good life? How much do you hurt my sister-in-law by doing this?"

"Don't you know who Ma Hao is? If Xiong Li is really pregnant with Shi Shen's child, can our family still have a peaceful life? Even if you have many grandchildren, you can't be the empress dowager. What good will it do you?"

Her husband and eldest son had been looking stern these days, so Ma Xiuzhu guessed that they might know something and she felt guilty.

Hearing what her husband and son said, she felt guilty and remorseful, especially since she was lying in bed unable to take care of herself, she felt even more vulnerable and uneasy.

But he habitually said stubbornly, "Didn't this matter fail?"

Seeing that she still didn't know she was wrong, Lu Guozhi became extremely angry and slapped the bed, making it creak.

"If my mother was like you and found me a woman outside, would you agree?"

When Ma Xiuzhu heard this, she immediately felt involved and her energy was boosted.

"You dare, if you dare to find a woman outside, I will fight you to death. You are old, don't you want to lose face?"

Lu Guozhi stared at her without saying a word. Ma Xiuzhu realized something and lost her temper instantly.

She couldn't make a fuss anymore and admitted her mistake awkwardly.

"When I can get out of bed, I will go and apologize to my second son's wife. You can also call her and persuade her not to argue with me."

"I'm not well-educated and have little knowledge. She's a student from Beijing University, so don't bother with me."