Chapter 473: Mother Li in Trouble
Li Bing had completed all the formalities. He gave up the military district family compound and moved out all the usable items in the compound. He packed up the things that were inconvenient to take away and sent them to Jiang Hua's home.
Jiang Hua felt guilty and let Li Bing and his wife live in his home. Although the house was not big, they left a room for Meili.
Li Bing was not hypocritical. Living at his father-in-law's house was better than living in a guesthouse. However, he did not treat Jiang Hua unfairly. He directly took out a thousand yuan and gave it to Jiang Hua:
"Father-in-law, I will be taking Meili and Chengcheng back in a few days. Take this money and pay back what you owe. You will feel uncomfortable if you always owe money."
Jiang Hua looked at the thick stack of money and felt warm inside. What he lacked most now was money. He already owed the military hospital more than 300 yuan, and his colleagues had also borrowed nearly 200 yuan from him.
The weight of so much money was too much for him to bear, let alone raise his head. He even considered resigning and running away, but he knew that if he did so, he would no longer be able to stay in this place.
But here it's 1,000 yuan. His monthly salary is 48 yuan, which is considered a high salary in this place. 1,000 yuan is equivalent to two years' income:
"It's too much. I can't accept it. Besides, Yuan Qin hurt your mother. I would feel guilty if I accepted this money."
"Dad, I know Meili has been supporting you guys for a while, and she even quit her job for you. I'm giving you this money, and it can be considered as Meili's early retirement money for you."
Jiang Hua was stunned for a moment, and suddenly understood what Li Bing meant. This time he took Meili away, which was also an indirect severance of relationship with him. Come to think of it, who would have any contact with a relative who hurt his own mother? It was a blessing from his ancestors that he did not divorce Meili.
"Li Bing, I owe your Li family too much. I will never be able to repay you in this lifetime. If there is a next life, I will work like a slave to repay you."
Li Bing smiled and shook his head. His father-in-law was a good person, but he was too lenient towards Yuan Qin, which led to Yuan Qin's long journey of no return.
"Brother, what are you thinking about? Mother is asking you a question."
Seeing that his elder brother was just smiling and not saying anything, Li Le couldn't help but push him. This push pushed Li Bing out of his memories. He quickly sat up straight and looked at Li's mother:
"Mom, I have completed all the formalities and can leave at any time."
"That's good. Go home and tidy up. We have everything at home. You don't need to spend money to buy anything. Oh, I have another 500 yuan. Take it for emergency use."
Li's mother took out a cloth bag and handed it to Li Bing. Li Bing shook his head and said, "What a joke! I have received so much retirement pay, how can I ask my mother for pension money?"
"Mom, I have an idea. I don't know if you are willing. I want to take Meili and Chengcheng back to my hometown. I also want to take you back with me. I will take care of your retirement in the future."
Mother Li was stunned for a moment. She was unwilling to go back to her hometown with Li Bing. She still had to help Cheng Qiao take care of the grocery store. Besides, Li Ming was also studying in Chuncheng. What would happen to Li Ming if she returned to her hometown?
"I'm still not going back, but your mother is in Chuncheng, you can come visit me often."
"Mom, you absolutely cannot work too hard with your current health. Go back home and bask in the sun every day, chat with neighbors, feed the chickens, sweep the floor, and that can be considered as some exercise."
"No, Huanzi and Chengqiao's grocery store cannot be left unattended. Besides, Mingzi is still studying in Chuncheng. What will Mingzi do if I don't go?"
"Brother, what do you think?"
Seeing that he couldn't persuade Li's mother, Li Bing could only look to Li Huan for help.
Li Bing knew that his mother was thinking about him all the time, and she didn't want to be a burden to him, but he was the eldest son and he had to shoulder this burden.
Li Huan frowned slightly. If his mother had not been injured, he would definitely listen to her and go wherever she wanted. But he was already injured, and if something happened he would not even have time to save people.
"Mom, are you willing to go back with my eldest brother? If you are willing, your son will give you enough money for your retirement and ensure that you live to be 200 years old."
Li's mother was amused by Li Huan's words. Living to be 200 years old is not a human being, but an old witch. She doesn't want to be an old witch. She will go and chat with her old man when the time comes.
"Mom, I have money here. Your wife pays me a high salary every month. I have no worries about food and drink."
Jiang Meili, who had been silent, was stunned for a moment. Yuan Qin always brainwashed her, saying that Li's mother used her coffin money to help Cheng Qiao raise her son.
As the eldest wife, they couldn't gain any advantage from Li's mother, so Yuan Qin was always unbalanced and forced Meili to suppress Cheng Qiao because she was the eldest sister-in-law.
Jiang Meili shook her head. She and Li Bing lived a happy life together and left her mother-in-law to Cheng Qiao. It was only natural for her mother-in-law to help Cheng Qiao.
Moreover, she learned from Li Bing that Cheng Qiao married into the Li family with a lot of dowry. Based on this, she had no qualifications to compare with Cheng Qiao.
Jiang Meili was glad that she didn't fall out with Cheng Qiao, otherwise she wouldn't have the face to stand here today. But she was too happy too early. Li Cheng shook off her hand and went to ask Li's mother for food because he was hungry.
Of course, Li's mother loved her grandson, so she quickly asked Lele to take out all the delicious food in the cupboard for Li Cheng to eat. Li Cheng also wisely went to find Lele.
Li Le frowned and looked at Jiang Meili with disgust in his eyes. You use your eldest brother's salary to support your mother's family, and you still let your eldest brother's child go hungry. It's not an exaggeration to say that you are a stepmother.
Jiang Meili understood Lele's eyes and her face suddenly turned red. She did give financial support to her parents' home, but what could she do? She had to continue giving financial support.
Seeing Jiang Meili lowered her head, Li Le withdrew his disdainful gaze, took out a box of biscuits from a cupboard and handed it to Li Cheng, saying, "It's not time for dinner yet, so have something to eat first."
Li Cheng quickly took the snack box, his mouth curled up with joy. He had eaten such biscuits when he was a child, but he had not eaten them again since his grandmother had a son.
Li Cheng took out another can of milk powder, scooped a few spoonfuls into a bowl, mixed it with warm water, and put a small wooden spoon in it:
"Drink it, and eat less cookies, or you won't be able to eat later."
"Thank you, Auntie. I'll eat ten pieces. No, five pieces."
When Li Cheng saw Lele frowning, he quickly changed his words, making Li's mother laugh. It seemed that he was also a smart guy.
"Mom, I'm leaving in two days. You have to make a decision quickly."
Mother Li: “…”
This son is so annoying that the good mood just now is gone. Li Huan quickly stopped him:
"Brother, you should stay a few more days. Lele's store is about to open. You have to go and take a look when the time comes."
"Is that so? Fine. I'll wait until Lele's store opens before I leave. Lele, I don't have much money, so this hundred dollars is a gift from me. I wish you good luck and a long life."
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