Ling Baozhu stayed at the Ruan family for a while and did not feel any restraint during this time.
The Ruan family may respect her because of her medical skills, but at the same time, they do not let her feel that there is a layer of distance between them and they are still very close to her.
This way of getting along is completely different from the two families in Beijing.
The Ling family has always treated her as a debt of gratitude for raising her. As long as she doesn't act according to the Ling family's wishes, she is an ungrateful person who disregards the family's honor and is selfish.
As for the Ye family, on the surface, everyone was respectful to her, but in fact, everyone called her a slut and a bitch behind her back. She had heard it before.
The happiest time in Ling Baozhu's life was when she was in the army. She had a lover who knew her well and brothers who could rely on her. But those people gradually drifted away. That was the world of Ling Baozhu in her early twenties, not the world of Ling Baozhu now in her fifties.
The people from the Ruan family made her feel warm and comfortable when she was with them. She didn't have to pay attention to whether there were traps in other people's words when chatting with them, nor did she have to put a dagger under her pillow when she slept at night. Here, she was relaxed and comfortable.
But happy days are always short-lived, and soon it was time to return to Beijing. Ling Baozhu was reluctant to leave, but Pei Yuanzheng said that he wanted to invite her back to Beijing to watch a big show. She instinctively felt that she could not miss it, so she temporarily gave up the momentary warmth of Suicheng.
After returning to Beijing, Ling Baozhu continued to live her retired life. She got a dog, took care of her baby, and chatted with Li Qing.
Sometimes when Li Qing was annoyed by Lu Zhixing, she would talk about her days in Heping Commune.
"Yuan Zheng has a few brothers over there. They have earned some money with him and Nian Nian, and their lives are pretty good. Especially their children, each one is more well-behaved than the other. Oh, I don't know how they were raised, but they are more sensible than ordinary children."
As she was speaking, a small voice came from the side, "Mom, please speak softly, do you consider my feelings?"
Lu Zhixing grew up under the shadow of his classmate Diandian and was used to being bullied by his mother. He could often calmly say, "Please keep your voice down. You're disturbing my ears."
Ling Baozhu was a little stunned. Pei's family... that place...
Perhaps, after things here are settled, she can go back and take a look. I wonder if Second Uncle is still in good health?
After leaving Lu's house, Ling Baozhu took Xingxing and Diandian home.
There was a car parked at the door of the house, and there was no one next to it, which made Ling Baozhu frown. Pei Yuanzheng and Ruan Niannian seldom brought business matters home, so she felt that someone coming to her door so openly had some ill intentions.
Just as she was about to take her two children home, the door of the car suddenly opened and an old man with gray hair and a cane walked out.
When Ling Baozhu saw him, she couldn't help but tremble all over. This was a feeling of fear coming from deep inside her body and deep inside her heart.
"Baozhu, have you been okay these days?" Unexpectedly, the old man did not look cold or stern, but rather had a gentle and loving voice.
But this did not let Ling Baozhu let her guard down. She knew this old man best. He was like an old fox. He came to her at this time. Ling Baozhu probably knew what gift Pei Yuanzheng was going to give her.
In that case, she won't be polite.
She opened the door and invited the old man in to sit down. Seeing that there were still people getting off the car, Ling Baozhu smiled softly, "Others don't need to. This is not a place where just anybody can come."
The car door that was originally open closed again with a bang. It was obvious that he was not someone who could tolerate being bullied.
"Is she throwing tantrums at me? It seems the rules of the Ling family are getting worse and worse." Ling Baozhu sneered. Not expecting the old man to give her an explanation immediately, she turned around and took the child into the house.
After entering the house, the two children went about doing their own things without being told anything. They were well educated by Ruan Niannian and most of the time they did their own things.
Ling Baozhu poured tea for the old man and poured herself a cup. She drank the tea and let the steam fill her eyes. "Tell me, what do you want from me?"
“Baozhu, the Ye family has collapsed, your last name is Ling.”
Look what he is saying?
Ling Baozhu snorted coldly, "Old man, I don't have to have the last name Ling? Is this something so glorious? Selling your daughter when you encounter difficulties, I really feel lucky to be born in the Ling family."
Her sarcasm did not change the thick-skinned old man's expression at all. On the contrary, the old man nodded to confirm what she said.
"Baozhu, you are right, but I don't think I have done anything wrong. The family has spent so much effort to train you to continue the prosperity of the family."
"You could have done it, but you ignored your family and mission for the sake of a soldier. This is selfish of you."
Ling Baozhu curled her lips and smiled. Although she was already over fifty years old, time had been particularly kind to her. There was almost no trace of time on her body.
She didn't like beating around the bush and asked directly, "Did my son take action against the Ling family?"
"Not yet, but, Baozhu, I know that as long as the resentment in your heart persists, it is only a matter of time before he takes action." The old man didn't seem worried at all, and he and Baozhu were like an ordinary father and daughter chatting about family matters.
"Then you shouldn't have come to me. Don't you know that your presence in front of me will only make me more angry and want to destroy the Ling family even more?" Ling Baozhu spoke without any emotion, "Perhaps it would be more effective if you go and beg your grandson?"
The old man sighed and offered a condition, "If he stops, I will step down, and the power of the Ling family will be handed over to your brother."
"Which brother?" She has more than one brother. The mother and son who just wanted to get off the car are really her biggest thorn in her side.
"How could I hand over the helm of the family to a branch of the family that was born out of wedlock? Of course it should be your brother."
Oh, illegitimate? Side branch?
The Qing Dynasty perished long ago. What's the point of keeping such a corrupt family?
She calmly sent the guest away, "Got it, I'll consider it. Don't let those two people in your car appear in front of me again."
"Well, I'll leave first then." The old man had a smile on his face, as if he thought it was a sure thing.
It was like this in the past. Every time he threatened or pressured Ling Baozhu, Ling Baozhu would agree even though she was helpless. This time he even promised to hand over the helm. He didn't believe that Ling Baozhu would not be tempted.
People are selfish and will always choose conditions that are beneficial to themselves. He believes that Ling Baozhu, whom he personally taught, will not let him down.
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