Because of this uncertainty, Su Xiangnan found a secluded spot where he could clearly see the situation at the guesthouse without being easily discovered.
He stayed up all night.
The car didn't leave the guesthouse until 10 a.m. the next day, and no one approached the clinic during that time.
It seems this person isn't here to see Su Dahai.
After the car drove away, Su Xiangnan's tense nerves gradually relaxed.
He exhaled a long breath, but his eyes grew increasingly gloomy.
He actually hoped that the person was looking for Su Dahai.
On the Meng family's side, the whole family was sitting around the table eating breakfast when suddenly, there was a loud knocking at the gate.
Su Xiumei hurriedly got up to open the door, and when she opened it, she was so surprised that her eyes widened.
"Xianye! You're back!" Su Xiumei felt a surge of indescribable emotions, a mix of surprise and anticipation.
Could it be that Zhou Xianye has already divided the family property? Judging from his sweaty appearance, is he here to pick up the mother and her two daughters and take them home?
The sisters Xiaoli and Xiaojuan also peeked out from behind Su Xiumei and, upon seeing Zhou Xianye, their mouths dropped open in surprise.
"Father, what brings you here?"
"Dad, did you separate from the family and come to take us home?" Xiao Juan asked directly, getting straight to the point.
Meng Shuyun patted the two sisters on the head with a smile and said, "You little rascals, don't worry about adult matters. Go back and eat."
When Zhou Xianye saw Meng Shuyun, he felt a chill run down his spine, and sweat poured down his forehead even more profusely.
He spoke cautiously, "Mother-in-law, I've come to take these three women home."
"They've separated?" Meng Shuyun asked.
Zhou Xianye shook his head, and Meng Shuyun's brows immediately furrowed.
"I think you've come here asking for a beating." Meng Shuyun's words were sharp, and her expression turned unfriendly.
Su Xiumei was startled and quickly stepped in front of Zhou Xianye, explaining in a panic, "Mother, don't hit Xianye, he, he must have his reasons."
Meng Shuyun looked at Su Xiumei with a disappointed expression. She had only said one harsh word, and Su Xiumei had already defended her.
"Alright, I'll give him a chance to explain. I want to see what he can come up with."
Zhou Xianye broke out in a cold sweat and explained his purpose in detail.
He went to the school to inquire before he came, and the school said they could accept him, but they would need to see the child first, as they couldn't accept just any child.
“Mother, I’ll stay home and make hair ornaments for you. You can let Xianye take the children back.”
"If you can go to school, that would be best. If you can't go now, you can wait until school starts next spring." Su Xiumei looked at Meng Shuyun earnestly.
"Yes, Mother-in-law, I think the same way as Xiumei. Once the two children's schooling is settled, our whole family will move out. Whether we separate the household or not will no longer matter. I will definitely earn more money to support the family and will not let the three of them suffer any more grievances."
After Zhou Xianye finished speaking, he looked firmly at Su Xiumei beside him, and then at the two sisters in the courtyard who were curiously looking at them.
His heart is burning with passion, and his future will surely get better and better.
Staring at Zhou Xianye with such sincere eyes, Su Xiumei blushed and turned to Meng Shuyun, pleading softly, "Mother, please agree. I believe Xianye is sincere."
Meng Shuyun frowned slightly, her heart filled with doubts.
Given Zhong Shuzhen's personality, how could she be so kind as to allow the two sisters to go to school?
Zhou Xianye is easily swayed. He had clearly stated that he would come to pick up the children after the family split up, but he failed to do so twice.
If he really takes the child back, and Zhong Shuzhen whispers a few sweet words in his ear, then when he goes to work, there will be no one at home to support the mother and daughter, and they will be tormented.
That feigned friendliness, that superficial politeness, requires no cost whatsoever.
After much deliberation, Meng Shuyun shook her head and said firmly, "Going to school is the same no matter where you are, so why don't we let the two sisters go to school here?"
Xiumei can also help out at home, and there's someone to look after her when she goes back and forth.
If you're really interested, you can try asking around at the schools around here.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xianye and Su Xiumei's eyes widened in disbelief; they never expected their mother to disagree.
"Mother, why is that? It doesn't matter where we go to school. Xianye has already inquired at the school there. He's just going to take a look first. If it's suitable, the child can go to school. We're going back to the Zhou family eventually."
Su Xiumei looked completely bewildered. Zhou Xianye had already gone to such lengths, so why did her mother still disagree?
Could it be because the family hasn't separated yet?
She was already very satisfied with what Zhou Xianye had done; the two sisters were still able to go to school, so what more could she ask for?
Mother was just too harsh on Zhou Xianye...
Ignoring Su Xiumei's complaints, Meng Shuyun called the two sisters over and asked gently, "Xiaoli and Xiaojuan, do you want to study at your grandmother's place or go back to the Zhou family's place?"
Going to school is a big deal for the two sisters, and they should be allowed to decide for themselves.
"I want to go to school here with Grandma!" Xiao Juan said without hesitation. Seeing that her older sister didn't dare to speak, she made the decision for her directly, "My sister also wants to go to school here with Grandma."
Zhou Xianye's smile froze instantly. He scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Okay, we'll listen to the children. I'll go and inquire at the schools around here. Since this is the sisters' idea, I'll definitely find a way."
Su Xiumei looked at the two sisters with displeasure and began to scold them: "How can you trouble your grandmother with everything? You are members of the Zhou family, and you will eventually have to return to the Zhou family. It's not proper for you to keep staying at your grandmother's house like this!"
The two sisters were so frightened by the scolding that they quickly hid behind Meng Shuyun.
"They're just children; they know where it's safe and where it's not. What's wrong with them not wanting to go back to the Zhou family's den of tigers?"
The children all knew that if they returned to the Zhou family, they would only suffer hardship and hunger.
"You, as a mother, don't you think about the child? Why are you scolding the child?" Meng Shuyun said with a serious face.
The two sisters nodded hurriedly behind Meng Shuyun.
Zhou Xianye's face grew increasingly stiff. He reached out and pulled Xiumei's hand, saying, "Xiumei, Mother is right. Xiaoli and Xiaojuan have suffered so much injustice; it's only natural that they don't want to go back."
"Alright, going to school isn't something that can be done all at once."
Zhou Xianye, you know your parents' personalities better than anyone else.
If you still hesitate, you won't be able to take care of them all the time after they go back. If they suffer any injustice, you won't even have anyone to speak up for you.
If you really care about them, take care of your family matters first before coming to pick them up.
"Don't come back if you haven't resolved this." Meng Shuyun gave him a ruthless order to leave.
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