After breakfast, Liu Guohua came over.
"Liang Zhiqing, I've found out what you asked me to find out last time."
Shen Limei looked at Liang Su, "What's the matter?"
Liang Su said frankly: "Didn't I ask Mom about Qiao Yu last time?"
Shen Limei suddenly realized, "I remember."
Liang Su: "My parents in Cheng County are not my biological parents. When I was born, they switched me with their biological daughter. Qiao Yu is my biological mother, so I want to find out where she is."
As long as she knew that she was alive and well, she would let it go even if she didn't recognize her relatives.
Shen Limei felt more and more distressed. No wonder Liang Su never wanted to mention his parents.
Liu Guohua then said, "Grandma Qiu's husband is no longer with us. I heard he fell ill and passed away last year. She had three sons, but during the turbulent times, two of them left Jiajing City and are now missing. Only the eldest son is still alive. He lives in Banshan Village, two kilometers away from us. If you want to ask, I can take you there."
He is the captain of Bali Village. He has always been an enthusiastic person. People from several nearby villages know him and give him some face.
Liang Su nodded immediately, "I'll go."
Finally, Shen Congji followed her.
On the way, Liang Su heard him say, "I haven't heard you talk about this before."
Liang Su glanced at him and said, "Given our relationship, do you think it's appropriate for me to tell you this?"
There are so many things he doesn't know.
Shen Congji remained silent. He had a prejudice against Liang Su before, and he felt annoyed if the two of them said a few more words to each other, so he really wouldn't talk about this.
"When did your mother come to Bali Village?"
"Ten years ago, I'm not sure."
Shen Congji calculated the time. He was in the army at that time, so it was normal that he didn't know.
Soon, they arrived at Banshan Village and met Grandma Qiu’s eldest son, Qiu Changlin.
Although he had severed ties with his mother and father at that time, he would still go back to visit her from time to time and help her.
Later, when Qiao Yu's family left, he wanted to take Grandma Qiu back, but Grandma Qiu didn't want to. So he ran back and forth between the two places, without delaying the support of both parents.
Until Grandma Qiu passed away, it was the eldest son who took care of everything.
His actions back then were forced by the current situation and he had a wife and children who needed protection, so he had no choice.
When Qiu Changlin heard Liang Su claiming to be Qiao Yu's daughter, he was stunned for a while.
He looked melancholy, lost in memories.
He still hasn't forgotten Miss Qiao Yu's face.
She was a gentle and strong young lady with a noble demeanor.
Now when he saw Liang Su, he seemed to see Qiao Yu right in front of him.
In terms of beauty alone, Liang Su is three points better than Qiao Yu.
But no one can match the temperament that Qiao Yu has, which he cultivated from growing up in a wealthy family.
"Before my mother passed away, she mentioned Miss Qiao Yu. I heard that her family left Bali Village and went to Yazhou Island."
Before she died, Grandma Qiu said that she felt sorry for the old man and his wife for not being able to keep them and take good care of them.
As for where they would settle down after arriving on Yazhou Island, Qiu Changlin had no idea.
Liang Su was about to go to Yazhou Island with Shen Congji, and he wondered in his heart whether this was his and Qiao Yu's fate.
She left a hundred yuan and gave it to Qiu Changlin.
Qiu Changlin was flattered and declined repeatedly.
"I didn't help much, how can I take this money?"
Liang Su smiled and said, "I heard that my mother was taken care of by Grandma Qiu for a period of time when she was a child. Consider this my filial duty to her. Grandma is no longer with us, and you were the ones who took care of her before her death. This money is your compensation. Please accept it."
Qiu Changlin had no choice but to take over.
He had heard his mother mention Qiao Yu's child before, who was lost when he was only a few years old.
He thought that even though he didn't grow up with Qiao Yu, Liang Su's demeanor was something that ordinary people couldn't match.
"If you find Miss Qiao Yu, please tell her that my mother was thinking of her before she died, hoping that her family would be safe and sound."
Liang Su nodded, "Thank you."
…
Two days later, Shen Limei brought the photos back from the county town.
Two family photos, two photos of Liang Su and Shen Congji.
She kept one for herself and gave the remaining two to Liang Su.
"Keep it. When you get to Yangcheng, find a place to send a telegram back. I'll be waiting in town."
Liang Su held her hand and said, "Mom, the weather is so hot, there is no need to wait in town. I will let you know that I am safe."
Shen Limei held her hand in return, "Xiao Su, I know my own son very well. I know how stubborn he is and how much he has wronged you. I won't speak for him, but please promise me that if he is willing to change, give him another chance."
Shen Congji's love has always been deep and obscure. He doesn't know how to express himself and has a very stubborn temper. Few delicate women can stand it.
Shen Limei was certain that he must like Liang Su, but he either kept it in his heart and didn't say it out loud, or he himself didn't realize it.
The fear is that when he realizes, Liang Su is gone.
Liang Su smiled and said, "Mom, I know everything, don't worry."
Shen Limei walked around the house, wishing she could bring them everything in the house.
"Take these two jars of pickles with you too. I added some meat and fried them until fragrant. I added plenty of oil, so they'll keep for a while. Xiao Su likes them."
The pickles made by Shen Limei are very famous in Bali Village. They are especially fragrant. If she braises some pork belly, Liang Su can eat two more bowls of rice.
It is also delicious when chopped up and used as filling for steamed buns.
"Tell me when you're done eating, and I'll send it to you."
Then, he pulled Shen Congji aside.
"Where's your memorial?"
Over the years, Shen Congji's allowance has continued to increase. When he was promoted to deputy regiment commander, his allowance was already more than 90 yuan. In addition, he was diligent in his missions and received various other subsidies for being stationed on the island. All in all, he could get more than 120 yuan.
When his salary was low, he sent ten yuan home every month, then twenty, and now thirty.
The army provides food and accommodation, and he doesn't smoke or drink, so he doesn't spend much money.
Although Shen Limei had never asked, she knew that he had saved a lot.
Shen Congji took the passbook out of his pocket and said, "Here."
Shen Limei didn’t look at it, and said unhappily: “You didn’t give it to Xiao Su?”
"What do you want her to do?"
Shen Limei patted him and said, "The wife must be the one who manages the house. Do you want to live separately from Xiao Su in the future? Or do you want Xiao Su to support you? Now you live at home and don't have to worry about food and drink. When you go to the army, you will live together. Why do you still want to eat separately?"
Shen Congji was not stingy, he just didn't think of this.
It was his first marriage, so he had no idea what to do.
After being reminded by Shen Limei, he turned around and took out the passbook.
Liang Su was stunned. "What are you doing?"
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