Faced with my intimidating words, she was completely thrown into disarray, her eyes filled with panic and helplessness. Perhaps my words touched the only remaining conscience in her heart. Her eyes instantly turned red, and guilt surged into her heart like a tide. Tears welled up in her eyes and she really started crying. She pleaded in a tearful voice: "My leader, I know what I did back then was so wrong. It was all my fault. I was really blinded by greed and bewildered at that time. Plus, I have no education and don't understand the law. Please be magnanimous and let me go this time." As she spoke, she kept wiping her tears with her hands, looking extremely embarrassed.
Seeing her tearful face, Lin Xun's soft heart was instantly touched. She frowned slightly, with a hint of pity in her tone, and asked softly: "How long have you lived with that man?"
Tang Xiaomei's mother Zhang Xiaoni sobbed a few times, tried to calm down, and slowly said: "We took the compensation and returned to our hometown in Shanxi. We thought about doing some business to make a living, so we opened a restaurant. At the beginning, life was relatively stable. Although it was busy, it was also enjoyable. But the good times didn't last long. Later, he changed his mind and hooked up with another woman behind my back. That cruel man actually ran away with all the money with that woman. As a woman, I couldn't support that restaurant at all, so I had to close it. I was so sad. After being cheated by him, I wanted to go to the south to work, and while working, I looked for him, hoping to get the money back. But along the way, I suffered a lot. I looked for him for a long time, but I didn't even see his shadow. Later, I was wandering outside alone, and life became more and more difficult. When it was late at night, I missed my child so much that I couldn't sleep all night. There was really no way, so I came back here. When I arrived in Tongxiang Town, I asked around and found out that Xiaomei was adopted by you, Boss Lin. I... I am shamelessly going to find you. "As she spoke, she couldn't help sobbing again, and her face was full of the vicissitudes of life.
Looking at her, I also felt sympathy for her, and asked kindly, "Now that things have come to this, what are your plans for your future life?"
She raised her head, her eyes full of confusion and helplessness, and said with a wry smile: "I originally thought that I could get Xiaomei back, and we could depend on each other as mother and daughter. I thought that no matter how hard or tiring it was, I could still go out to work and support her to study well. I just hope that she can rest in peace in the future, and not be like me, living a confused life, not understanding anything, and making a mess of her life."
I looked at her carefully. The ruthless years and the hardships of life had left deep and shallow marks on her face like a carving knife. But in fact, she is only a few years older than me. I couldn't help but sigh and said slowly: "From a legal perspective, I have just told you very clearly. Even if you don't consider these first, just look at Xiaomei's current life. Following Mr. Lin, whether it is the learning environment, living conditions, or future development, it is much better than following you in every aspect. You are also a mother. Which mother in the world doesn't want her child to grow up in a better environment and have a bright future? We are all kind-hearted. We can arrange for you to meet Xiaomei. But the child is 14 years old this year and has her own ideas and opinions. Whether she is willing to see you or not, you have to respect her wishes. If she is determined not to see you now, we will slowly enlighten her, help her untie the knot in her heart, and gradually eliminate her resentment towards you. However, I must seriously warn you that you must not make trouble again and do those things. If you cause any trouble again, I am afraid you will not even have the opportunity to see the child in the future."
When she heard that she would have a chance to visit Xiaomei, her dull eyes instantly brightened up, her face full of excitement and surprise, and she nodded hurriedly, her voice filled with eagerness and sincerity: "I promise, I promise everything! Don't worry, I will definitely not cause any more trouble, and I will ensure that I am safe."
Lin Xun glanced at me, then turned his gaze to Zhang Xiaoni, and said in a gentle voice, "Sister, you have had a hard time these years. I will give you two choices: either I will give you some money and you can go back home with it, or go to another place and do some business to make a living; or you can stay and I will find you a job so that you can have a stable income and a stable family. Think about it and make a decision for yourself."
Zhang Xiaoni's eyes instantly turned red after hearing this. She knelt down in front of Lin Xun with a "thump". She kowtowed to her with tears in her voice, full of gratitude: "Boss Lin, you are really the best boss in the world! Not only did you help me raise my child, but now you are also trying to help me live a normal life. I don't want money. I will never forget what happened last time. What's the use of having more money? It will be swindled away by you. I just want to stay. Even if I have to work like a cow or a horse for you, I am willing to do it as long as I can have a meal."
Hearing her heartfelt words, my eyes moistened slightly, and I said with emotion: "From the choice you just made, I can see that you are not a bad person at heart. It's better for you to stay and support yourself with your own labor. When Xiaomei comes back from the provincial capital during the holidays, you can visit her often and cultivate more feelings."
Lin Xun hurried forward, lifted up Zhang Xiaoni who was kneeling on the bed with both hands, pulled her to sit down beside him, and said softly: "Since you have worked in the hotel business, you must be familiar with the work in the kitchen. How about this, I will talk to Sister Yun and arrange for you to work as a helper in the kitchen of her hotel to settle down first, what do you think?"
When Zhang Xiaoni heard the proposal, she was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. She kept thanking Lin Xun with gratitude in her words. The dispute over Xiaomei's custody rights finally came to an end quietly at this moment, drawing a relatively peaceful end.
That day, Lin Xun brought Zhang Xiaoni to Yuntai Jixian. After Liu Yun learned about the situation, she arranged Zhang Xiaoni to work in the kitchen, responsible for washing and picking vegetables. In this way, Zhang Xiaoni found a job in Yuncai Jixian, and also found a stable harbor for her long-wandering life.
When Xiaomei met her mother again after four years, Zhang Xiaoni had already carefully dressed up. She was wearing a kitchen uniform, and although her brows showed a hint of guilt for the past, she looked much fresher and cleaner, as if she was trying to greet the reunion with her daughter with a new attitude.
Xiaomei stood there, her eyes fixed on the woman in front of her who was both familiar and unfamiliar. His eyes were filled with a complex mixture of desire and hatred, and tears had long been rolling in his eyes uncontrollably, ready to burst out at any moment. Seeing this, I walked forward with heartache and gently patted Xiaomei on the back, trying to give her strength and encourage her to bravely take this difficult step of recognizing her mother.
However, Xiaomei's stubbornness exceeded my imagination. She bit her lip, turned around and ran towards the backyard, rushed into the room, closed the door tightly, and refused to let anyone in again. I sighed helplessly and walked to Zhang Xiaoni. At this moment, she was wiping her tears with her hands, and the tears slid down her cheeks and dripped onto her rough hands.
I comforted her softly, "The child has been holding on to this resentment for too long. You have to understand her. Take your time. As long as you sincerely repent and do things well, and let your daughter see a brand new you who is working hard to change, she will accept you sooner or later. You have to have confidence in this."
After hearing this, Zhang Xiaoni nodded vigorously, with a firm look in her eyes.
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