Tian Qing said, "Isn't that how it is with the second son's family? They don't feed you if you don't work. I know that, the second son always tells me. Besides, you have two sons and a daughter. I've asked them about supporting the elderly. All three of us have an obligation to support the elderly. If you stay with me, you have to ask them to pay for your support. Otherwise, if you go to someone else, I'll give you 5 yuan a month for support. That's the most I can give. Don't expect me to support someone else's family with money. That's impossible."
Old Mrs. Tian took a step back: "Second son, let me tell you, if I don't work, you won't give me food. And what do you mean by 'alimony'?"
Tian Qing nodded and said, "If you don't work, your second brother's family won't give you food. They just want you to come to my place. I understand. I didn't care before, but that doesn't mean I don't know what's going on. I'm not stupid. If I were, I wouldn't have stayed at this company for so long."
As for the alimony, I consulted the police station. Both boys and girls have the obligation to support their parents, not just one person. If you only have me as your child, then there's nothing I can do. But you also have Tian Hong and Tian Cheng, so your retirement is shared by all three of you.
If you don't believe me, go out from here, walk one kilometer straight ahead, turn left, and you'll find the police station. You can go ask them yourself.
Old Mrs. Tian leaned against the door, her body slowly sliding down: "So it turns out I was wrong about everything!"
Tian Qing wouldn't actually throw her out; she simply helped her up and sat her down to the side before returning to the kitchen to cook.
Grandma Tian swallowed hard as she smelled the delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen, her eyes lighting up as she looked at the dishes being served.
She sat by the door, thinking that the boss would definitely let her sit at the table later, but what did she see?
Tian Qing laid out all the dishes and then invited everyone to eat.
Qian Duoduo picked up Tiantian and walked towards the dining table. Jiang Sisi glanced at Grandma Tian, who was looking in their direction, and tugged at Qian Duoduo's clothes, whispering, "Duoduo, do you think Grandma is hungry too?"
Qian Duoduo glanced down at Tian Tian and said softly, "This is Tian Rong's family matter. We outsiders shouldn't interfere in other people's family affairs."
Jiang Sisi said, "Respecting the elderly and caring for the young is a tradition in our country. What Sister Tian Rong is doing is not very appropriate!"
Qian Duoduo looked at Jiang Sisi and said with a smile, "Our ancestors also said: 'Everyone sweeps the snow from their own doorstep and doesn't care about the frost on someone else's roof!' Just mind your own business!"
After being rebuked by Qian Duoduo, Jiang Sisi fell silent, afraid that Qian Duoduo would speak ill of her in front of Qian Mao!
Tian Qing poured Lu Yuan a glass of wine and said, "Welcome to our place from afar, and thank you for taking care of my wife when we were at school!"
I'll drink this glass in one gulp as a sign of respect!
Qian Duoduo looked at the large white pear in front of her, her lips twitched. Well, with her ability to drink so much that she could only drink one gulp, she really couldn't drink too much, so she also picked up her glass and drank a beverage.
Hmm? I must say, this white pear tastes really good. It doesn't have any of those artificial flavorings or additives at all. Wow, not bad!
Everyone was eating, and Qian Duoduo would occasionally feed Tiantian in her arms. Tian Rong looked at Qian Duoduo's skillful way of taking care of the child and said with a smile, "Duoduo's way of taking care of the child is very proficient!"
Qian Duoduo said with a smile, "I have nephews and nieces at home, so I gradually got the hang of it!"
Old Mrs. Tian sat to the side watching them eat and drink, and her anger flared up instantly. She made some noise, but no one paid any attention to her. Unable to bear it any longer, she stood up and shouted, "Eldest son, I'm hungry!"
Tian Qing agreed and continued to serve food to Tian Rong, showing no intention of taking care of the old lady.
Aside from Jiang Sisi glancing back, Qian Duoduo touched her too. She immediately turned back and lowered her head to eat the food in her bowl.
Everyone else remained silent, and when Grandma Tian saw that none of them spoke up for her, she started cursing.
Qian Duoduo and Lu Fen glanced at each other, then stood up and said, "Sister Tian Rong, I really like Tian Tian. Let Tian Tian sleep with me tonight, and I'll bring her back to you tomorrow morning."
Tian Rong glanced at Qian Duoduo gratefully. After all, if the old lady went crazy at this moment, they wouldn't know, and if the child got hurt, it would be a huge loss!
Qian Duoduo hugged Tiantian in her arms and said, "Tiantian, sleep with your sister tonight, okay? You're so soft and cuddly, it'll be so comfortable to hold you."
Tian Tian felt a little embarrassed after hearing Qian Duoduo's words. She looked at Tian Rong and saw her mother nodding with a smile, saying, "Auntie, I will be very good!"
Tian Qing said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Qian, tonight."
Qian Duoduo smiled and said, "Tiantian is very cute, I like her very much!" She then picked up the child and left.
At this moment, Grandma Tian suddenly stood in front of Qian Duoduo: "No, you can't take the child away. Who knows if you're a human trafficker?"
Qian Duoduo laughed and said, "Old lady, we're all old foxes, what kind of ghost story are you playing with me?"
Grandma Tian was taken aback. What did that mean? She snorted and said, "Who are you calling a vixen? I think you're the vixen, a shameless vixen!"
Tian Qing's expression immediately darkened upon hearing the old lady's words.
Qian Duoduo handed Tiantian to Lu Fen and said, "Grandma, animals aren't allowed to become spirits after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Are you promoting feudal superstition by calling me a fox spirit? I can report you to the police station!"
Grandma Tian took a step back: "No, I didn't mean foxes or anything!"
Qian Duoduo laughed and said, "I meant fox, not the 'spirit' part. It's only one word, but the difference is huge!"
Old Mrs. Tian's face turned pale, and she looked at Tian Qing and said, "Look at the kind of people you've invited!"
Qian Duoduo stepped forward and bumped into Old Lady Tian, who was standing at the door, saying, "Get out of the way."
After being pushed aside, Old Lady Tian stood to the side. Qian Duoduo, holding Jiang Sisi, walked out of the Tian family's house first. Lu Fen followed closely behind, carrying Tian Tian. Lu Yuan was the last to leave, and he thoughtfully closed the door behind him.
Lu Fen could feel Tian Tian trembling under Grandma Tian's gaze. For once, Lu Fen's heart softened, and he gently coaxed Tian Tian.
Back at the guesthouse, Qian Duoduo asked, "Tiantian, are you staying with your sister or with Aunt Lu Fen?"
Tian Tian sat stiffly on the white bed sheet, looking at Qian Duoduo, then at Lu Fen, and finally reached out to hold Qian Duoduo's hand.
Lu Fen had still held some hope, but when she saw Tian Tian holding Qian Duoduo's hand, she seemed to hear a cracking sound. She clutched her heart in her hands and exclaimed, "Oh dear, my heart has shattered in an instant!"
Tian Tian looked at Lu Fen, puzzled. Would her heart break?
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