The old lady stood at the intersection and turned to look at Lin Bing.
"What are your plans for the future, old lady?"
"Since we are farmers, we should return to our own homes."
"Why don't you come with me to Kyoto? I'll take care of you in your old age."
Upon hearing this, Old Lady Song burst into laughter:
"Comrade Xiaolin, I have five sons and five daughters-in-law. They will naturally worry about my retirement. Besides, although I am old, I am not too old to move. If we really want to talk about this, we have to wait another ten years."
Lin Bing's face turned red. She certainly didn't mean to say that the Song family wouldn't provide for the old lady in her old age.
only……
Old Mrs. Song's voice slowly rang out, and she probably figured out what Lin Bing meant.
"I know that Comrade Xiaolin is concerned about Xiaoqi's friendship. Since she is her godmother, she wants to provide for me, an old woman with no connection to her, in her old age. Although I am not fortunate enough to enjoy your kindness, I will remember it in my heart."
The old lady was indeed kind-hearted and saved Lin Bing from this embarrassing situation with just one sentence.
"You're welcome."
"Today, our Song family will set off to go home. I also have an unwelcome request."
Lin Bing naturally wouldn't refuse, so he said bluntly: "You say."
"We are just a small family. Thanks to Xiaoqi, we have opened a small shop in town. Although we are not very rich, we are considered a well-off family. Therefore, we no longer need your help."
Lin Bing thought about it and realized that in fact, the help they provided to the Song family was very little.
Lin Bing felt that the old lady's meaning was deeper than just refusing help.
So, could it be what she imagined?
Since Old Lady Song specifically brought up some things, it meant that she must be very concerned about them.
If she is confused and doesn't understand anything, it will be easy for her to get into trouble.
She still regarded Old Lady Song as an elder whom she must respect from the bottom of her heart.
So these things should naturally be avoided if they can be avoided.
After making up his mind, Lin Bing sorted out the questions he was about to ask:
"You mean to say that you don't want us to come to you?"
She asked directly enough.
Old Mrs. Song thought about it and decided that comforting her at this time would only cause trouble in the future.
So, just speak your mind directly.
"That's exactly what I mean."
Lin Bing guessed it was one way, but when the old lady said it herself, it meant something else.
Lin Bing did not agree immediately.
The two of them stood beside the stairs leading down the mountain, looking at each other, and then fell silent.
It seemed that the old lady wanted to get a definite answer from her.
During this period of time, Lin Bing was thinking about many things and many people.
"Old lady... No, I should still call you Aunt Song. Although this is your wish, I really cannot agree to it."
Lin Bing thought a lot, and this was the conclusion she finally came to.
There were some things she really didn't know what to do.
Respect an elderly person's wishes and do what she wants to do.
This seems to be the most normal thing.
If it were an ordinary time, she would have nodded in agreement long ago.
But in such a special period, she couldn't bring herself to agree.
Facing Mrs. Song's confused look, Lin Bing slowly explained:
"You know, Xiao Qi's life and death are uncertain. She has given us so many instructions before, and the people she is most worried about are you and Sister Duan. I have been asked to do what I said."
"...Alas, Comrade Kobayashi, why are you doing this?"
"Please forgive me, and please believe that I won't take up too much of your time and bother you. You can come only twice a month."
Old Mrs. Song frowned.
It seems that she still can't accept it.
Lin Bing thought carefully about what he had said, and found out the points that the old lady might mind.
"Well, if you don't want to talk to me, I'll just stand far away. I won't come into your house every time I come. I'll just look at you from afar. Once I'm sure you're okay, I'll leave. Is that okay?"
Lin Bing's words were so sincere, and there was no sign of him joking at all.
Old Madam Song opened her mouth and said helplessly:
"Why has it come to this? I'm not targeting you. I'm just scared and I keep thinking about Xiao Qi."
Twelve years is really too long.
Old Mrs. Song’s health is not very good either.
If she wanted to spend these twelve years well, she had to forget Xiaoqi instead of keeping her in her mind all the time.
Not only was her granddaughter not by her side, but her life or death was uncertain. Naturally, she was sad.
If you are sad too much, it will naturally harm your body.
Lin Bing pondered for a moment. This was indeed a problem.
She thought about it and didn't back down.
"Aunt Song, Xiao Qi is very special to you. As someone from an outsider's family, I feel that you definitely can't really forget Xiao Qi in these twelve years. So, why do you have to deceive yourself?"
Old Mrs. Song choked.
She really couldn't forget her little granddaughter.
Lin Bing suddenly thought of an excuse that Old Lady Song could not refuse.
"Old lady, I am the only one who can help you find clues related to Xiao Qi and whether she is growing up safely."
Old Mrs. Song, who had originally lacked interest, immediately became interested.
"really?"
"I wouldn't lie to you about something so important."
In the end, Old Mrs. Song couldn't resist such temptation.
"If you want to come, then come. But you can only come alone. Don't bring anyone else."
Lin Bing's smile was frozen on his face.
She inadvertently glanced at Old Lady Song's serious expression.
I roughly have an idea in my mind.
“The person you really don’t want to see is not me, nor Chen Yao, but Sister Duan?”
She was so stupid that she only figured out the real purpose of what Old Lady Song said now.
When this name was mentioned, Mrs. Song's expression stiffened a little, and then she said slowly:
"I'm doing this for her own good. If she continues to stay in the Song family, it will not be good for her and her reputation. Besides, she should get married as soon as possible."
"Aunt Song, but..."
She wanted to help Duan Dinglan, but Old Lady Song was unwilling to listen to her about Duan Dinglan.
"Child, haven't you always prioritized Xiaoqi's wishes? It was Xiaoqi's wish to have her mother get married as soon as possible."
This sentence directly blocked Lin Bing.
After waiting for a while, Lin Bing slowly spoke under the expectant gaze of Old Lady Song.
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