After chatting about everyday things and learning that they were doing well, Qiao Xiaoni then steered the conversation back to the old lady.
"Sister-in-law, how is my grandmother doing?"
"They said it'll be over in a day or two. You should go over there after breakfast this morning! Don't let them worry, and don't let those relatives and friends find fault with you. Some people are really malicious."
They can't stand seeing others doing well; they're jealous and will say all sorts of things.
Qiao Xiaoni nodded. Her main purpose in coming back was to prevent her parents from being blamed.
Su Chenhao, thinking of his own position, asked, "Sister-in-law, do you think I'd need to wear mourning clothes if something were to happen?"
Tao Chunfang slapped her forehead: "Look at my brain! This is the second thing I want to tell you. The family has already prepared red clothes for you to wear underneath."
This will be good for you both, as it will ward off bad luck. If you get married in the next year or two, you won't have to observe the three-year mourning period according to old customs.
Su Chenhao and Qiao Xiaoni exchanged a glance; this was the first time they had ever heard such a statement.
Tao Chunfang went back to her room and rummaged around for a while before taking out the red dress she had prepared.
"Time was too tight, so I just had a tailor make two clothes, and I don't even know if they'll fit."
You can only manage to put on these clothes. Wear them tomorrow in advance, but whatever you do, don't let anyone see them.
The old folks in the village love to talk nonsense; Mom told me to tell you this.
Qiao Xiaoni took the red dress with both hands and nodded to indicate that she understood.
Qiao Lingling calmed down and asked, "Was Grandma really sick because of me?"
Tao Chunfang's face turned cold: "That was the old woman's life savings. You just took it away without leaving her a single penny."
If this happened to you, would you feel comfortable? No matter how bad she is, she's still our grandmother.
Besides, you have her blood on you; how could you do such a thing at such a young age?
She also disliked Qiao Sunshi. When she arrived in Ningliu, she felt sorry for Qiao Sunshi for having such an unfilial granddaughter.
Qiao Lingling shook her head: "I didn't want to do this either. If I hadn't taken the money back then, I would have married that Song Min."
My family doesn't care about me. Even if just one person did, I wouldn't run into their room to steal money.
"Qiao Lingling, stop making excuses. Why didn't you ask about Auntie's condition the whole way here?" Qiao Xiaoni almost interrupted her tearful narration. This kind of person won't shed tears until they see the coffin.
"Third Aunt..." Qiao Lingling fell back onto the kang (a heated brick bed). If it weren't for the kang, she would have definitely fallen.
Tao Chunfang clutched her stomach: "You scared her with the cat, causing the baby to be born prematurely, almost resulting in the death of both mother and child. How could you be so cruel?"
Fortunately, God intervened, otherwise a human tragedy would have occurred.
"It's good that you're alright! Believe it or not, I was out of my mind at the time. I only came up with that plan because I wanted to escape."
"I'm willing to apologize to my third aunt and ask for her forgiveness," Qiao Lingling assured them.
Qiao Xiaoni waved her hand: "It's no use telling us this. You can tell them when we get back to the old house!"
Furthermore, don't even think about running away again. If we catch you again, we'll take you straight to the police station.
"Yes." Qiao Lingling nodded repeatedly, terrified. She really didn't dare run away anymore. She planned to go back and apologize properly, hoping to gain everyone's forgiveness. She had a selfish motive; there were so many relatives and friends present. She hoped she wouldn't receive any too severe punishment.
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