The middle-aged beggar, huddled in the dark corner, began to tremble uncontrollably after clearly seeing the faces of Xiao Changsuo and his son Xiao Lian. His emotions instantly became extremely excited.
Time flies, and several years have passed. He never dreamed that he would see his beloved family again today.
At this moment, he was overjoyed and couldn't wait to rush out and reunite with them.
However, when he looked down at himself, the flame of hope that had just ignited in his heart was instantly and ruthlessly extinguished by reality.
He was dressed in tattered, barely covering clothes, and emanated a nauseating stench.
In comparison, they are not as good as the father and son on the other side.
Recalling those shameful things from the past, his face burned with embarrassment, and his heart was filled with endless shame and remorse.
Now that he's in such a sorry state, how can he face the family who once loved him so deeply?
After a fierce internal struggle, the middle-aged beggar finally chose to hide silently behind the corner of the wall, secretly watching what Xiao Changsuo and Xiao Lian would do next.
On the other side, after listening to his father's words, Xiao Lian hesitated for a moment.
However, he quickly came to his senses and scanned his surroundings, only to find that Xiao Weiguo's iconic Crown sedan was nowhere to be seen.
Therefore, it can be inferred that the burnt white is not located here.
Thinking of this, Xiao Lian took a deep breath, mustered his courage, and strode confidently toward the bright red gate of the courtyard house.
After standing still, he slowly raised his grimy hands and slammed them hard against the heavy door without hesitation.
Three loud bangs suddenly rang out in the quiet alley, the echoes lingering for a long time.
With a dull creak, the heavy door slowly opened, as if it were a gateway to an unknown world.
Immediately afterwards, a woman's voice, tinged with doubt and wariness, came from inside the door.
Who is it?
Although the sound was not loud, it resonated clearly in the air.
With a loud bang, the door was suddenly pulled open, and a middle-aged woman of medium build and pretty face appeared inside.
At that moment, the beggar hiding in a corner not far away also turned his gaze in this direction and happened to witness this scene.
The moment the woman appeared, the beggar's face showed astonishment, his body trembled slightly, and he almost couldn't help but shout out loud.
It turned out that the woman who opened the door was Gu Meiying—Xiao Mengjie's biological mother, and also Xiao Changsuo's former eldest daughter-in-law.
Back then, her husband, Xiao Feng, heartlessly abandoned her and their daughter, eloping with his younger brother's wife and disappearing without a trace.
Such a heavy blow was almost unbearable for Gu Meiying, causing her to suffer a mental breakdown and fall into a long state of madness.
During that period, Gu Meiying's life was like a nightmare. She would sometimes laugh uncontrollably and sometimes cry bitterly, and she became mentally unstable.
If it weren't for Xiao Weiguo's timely intervention, rescuing her from the inferno in Xiao Changsuo's house...
He generously donated money to not only invite famous doctors to treat her illness, but also arranged for someone to take care of her daily life and diet. I'm afraid she would have died long ago, or she would have been unable to extricate herself from the abyss of madness.
Now, after a long period of careful treatment and recuperation, Gu Meiying has finally regained her senses and resumed a normal life.
However, the pain and suffering she had experienced in the past remained deeply etched in her heart, becoming indelible scars.
In addition, she now lives in Xiao Jian's antique courtyard house.
Here, every member of the family treated her with the same respect due to an elder, and no one ever regarded her as an outsider.
Xiao Jian, in particular, had a silver tongue that seemed to be coated with honey. Every time he saw her, he would affectionately call her "Auntie".
Moreover, Xiao Jian never forgot to prepare a portion for her, whether it was daily food or household items.
As for Hu Zi, he is an honest and simple person by nature.
Although he was not good with words, he would always take the lead in doing any heavy physical work without hesitation, as if he was afraid of tiring her out.
Their daughter is even more obedient, clever, and understanding. She never deliberately makes her angry and is always very compliant with her.
In this warm and harmonious family atmosphere, Gu Meiying, like a flower bathed in the warm spring sun, quickly recovered to her best mental state.
His former crazy and insane appearance has long since disappeared, replaced by a radiant and amiable image.
You know, if Xiao Mengjie wasn't completely at ease with the situation at home, how could she have left Gu Meiying alone at home and rushed off to take care of Hu Zi?
Today, Gu Meiying exudes a dignified, elegant, and graceful demeanor in everything she does, from her words and gestures to her everyday attire, perfectly complementing the unique atmosphere of this courtyard house.
After Tiger was injured in the accident, he was sent to a large hospital in the provincial capital for treatment.
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