"Oh dear, my hands cracked when I went to work at the seafood store a few days ago. I'm not working now, so I just put on some hand cream and they'll be fine in a few days." Feng Lan's rough, cracked hands contrasted sharply with Feng Chun's fair and delicate hands.
“We didn’t have a good life before, and your eldest sister suffered a lot. Now that I’m capable, your eldest sister can enjoy a good life with me from now on.” Song Shiyu’s steamed bun face was squeezed together with a smile.
"My brother-in-law has gained weight; it seems he's doing well," Feng Chun said casually.
Song Shiyu chuckled a few times. "Fengchun, last year your older sister and I did something wrong, which strained our relationship with the family. Now we know we were wrong. When I went home a few days ago, Mom and Dad had moved away. I don't know where they moved to. Your older sister has been so upset these past few days that she can't sleep well."
"Big sister, you know Mom and Dad's temper better than I do. Since you've filed a lawsuit, you're trying to sever ties with your family..."
"No, I didn't. I never thought about cutting ties with my family. Really, Fengchun, I really didn't mean that. I was wrong, I was really wrong," Fenglan interrupted Fengchun urgently.
"Big sister, Mom and Dad are already in the defendant's seat, and they haven't shortchanged you by a single penny. What's the point of saying all this? Just because you say sorry doesn't mean Mom and Dad have to say it's okay. No one will wait for you to turn back forever."
Feng Chun also realized that today's meal was not simple. Why did he only realize his mistake after so much time had passed?
Fenglan burst into tears. "I had no choice. At the time, I just wanted a place to live. Losing a house wouldn't really affect her much."
"Sister, the court has already ruled. Regardless of whether you should keep what your ex-husband left behind, Manman gave you the money according to the judgment. Since you chose to use the law to protect your rights and got what you think you deserved, what are you complaining about?"
"Shouldn't Manman be the most aggrieved? Such a promising child is being sued by her own mother. Don't you just want to ruin her?" Feng Chun picked up her tea and took a small sip.
"I didn't, I didn't want to, I..." Fenglan tried to explain.
Fengchun interrupted, "Big sister, when the family pleaded with you, you reasoned and sued Manman. Now that you've reasoned, you want to plead with them again. You're not the sun; no one will revolve around you."
Fenglan opened her mouth but didn't know what to say, silently wiping away her tears.
“We’re all family, what’s the point of reasoning or sentiment? It was just a moment of impulse. We’re willing to apologize to Manman and Mom and Dad,” Song Shiyu said earnestly with her steamed bun face.
Feng Chun: "The damage has already been done, so there's no need for an apology. If apologies were enough, what would we need the police for? Actually, you can't really talk to me about this. I can't make all the decisions, and I certainly can't make decisions for my parents."
Song Shiyu: "Fenglan is Manman's biological mother after all. It wasn't easy for her to raise her alone. Mother and daughter shouldn't hold grudges overnight. If there's any fault, it's all mine. Sister-in-law, please invite Manman out, and I'll apologize to her."
Feng Chun chuckled, "I'm reminded of a saying: 'Wealth even in the deepest mountains doesn't guarantee kinship.' Just call me Li Feng Chun. As for Manman, eldest sister, you two aren't just trying to ease tensions, are you?"
“Fengchun, I’ve been with your eldest sister for over ten years. Although we didn’t have a wedding banquet, I’m still your brother-in-law. I just saw that your eldest sister was sad because she missed her child, and I thought you could mediate between us. What could a biological mother possibly want? You’re overthinking it.” Song Shiyu’s expression was somewhat unnatural.
The waiters then began serving the dishes.
"Brother-in-law, Fengchun, please try it and see if it suits your taste. The restaurant owner is my friend, so please give me your feedback," Song Shiyu greeted them warmly.
Feng Chun didn't dwell on it, and the group started eating.
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