Hu Sigu's wife's family left, just as aggressively as they had come, and they left in a grand procession.
With no more excitement to watch, Bu Ling took the opportunity to say goodbye to Ming Xiangru: "Sister Xiangru, it's getting late, I'll head back now."
Wu Yuanyuan stood up immediately afterward: "I hadn't noticed until you said it. It's already dark. My Tiehe will be back soon. I have to go back for dinner."
Ming Xiangru watched helplessly as the two came and went like a gust of wind, leaving her with an empty room. She shook her head, both amused and exasperated.
She put away the stool, went out the door, and went to her sister-in-law's house next door to pick up her two sons. When she led the two children back into the house, Aunt Qi happened to come out to wash vegetables, and Ming Xiangru's smiling face immediately fell.
She took her son's hand and walked quickly a few steps, then went inside and closed the door: "Ansong, Anbo, you two can play inside, okay? Mom is going to talk to your second aunt about something."
Qi Ansong said like a little adult, "Mom, you go ahead, I'll take good care of my little brother."
Ming Xiangru patted each of her two sons' heads: "So good!"
Seeing her two sons' smiling faces, the gloom in her heart lessened a little. No matter what, she would not let this matter affect her two children!
Meanwhile, not long after Bling returned to her room, Sangshen also came back. "Lingling, you're back pretty early?"
"I'll come back as soon as I'm done!" Bling lay on the rocking chair, rocking back and forth.
Sangshen took a wool blanket and covered her with it. "What are we having for dinner tonight?"
"Keep it simple, noodles it is!"
"Braised noodles or clear soup noodles?" Sangshen took off her coat, rolled up her sleeves, and started kneading the dough.
"It should be clear broth, with the soup and water, it'll warm you up."
Mulberry nodded, "Then let's have clear soup noodles and two fried eggs."
"I'll listen to you." Bling didn't even open her eyes.
"Xiao Sang~" Suddenly, a shrill voice came from outside.
Bu Ling, who was half asleep, was jolted awake. She opened her eyes wide, sat up straight, and looked at Sang Shen: "Did I call you?"
Sangshen was so startled by the voice that she almost cut her hand, and her face didn't look too good: "It's Aunt Qi."
Before Bu Ling could even speak, another voice came from outside: "Brother Sang~ This old lady is kneeling down for you! Please, please help us~"
Sangzhen angrily threw the kitchen knife on the cutting board, rolled up her sleeves, and was about to open the door when Buling quickly said, "Wait!" Meeting Sangzhen's questioning gaze, she stood up, tidied her hair, and glanced at Sangzhen: "Don't meddle in women's affairs!"
Seeing Bu Ling's posture, Sang Shen felt a sense of peace of mind for no apparent reason.
After tidying her hair, Bu Ling put on her cotton-padded coat and strode confidently into the door. "Oh, Aunt Qi, aren't you a little early for your New Year's visit? We haven't even had time to prepare red envelopes yet. How embarrassing!"
"Little Bu, Little Bu, please help me, please!" Aunt Qi crawled on her knees to Bu Ling and reached out to hug his leg.
Bling deftly stepped aside: "Just talk, but don't get physical!"
Aunt Qi was a little disappointed that she hadn't managed to get a leg up, but she wasn't discouraged. She knelt at Bu Ling's feet and kept kowtowing, saying, "Little Bu, Little Bu, for Xiang Ru's sake, please help our family. Auntie kowtows to you!"
The commotion quickly attracted the attention of the neighbors in the courtyard. They were all somewhat moved to see Aunt Qi crying and kowtowing.
Bu Ling remained unmoved. "Aunt Qi, please get up. Aren't you shortening my lifespan by doing this?"
After saying that, she looked troubled and said, "It's not that I don't want to help you, but we really can't do anything about it!"
"As you know, although my brother-in-law is the director of the Revolutionary Committee, he doesn't actually do anything!" Bu Ling said, looking very troubled.
Aunt Qi refused to listen and continued kowtowing.
Looking at her act, Bu Ling sneered inwardly. Trying to morally blackmail her? No way!
"Aunt Qi, get up first. How about this, I'll ask for you, but I'm not sure if it will work out!" Bu Ling pretended to be pestered and had no choice but to agree.
Aunt Qi was about to push her luck when Old Master Qi came out, his steps unsteady: "Ahem, thank you, Xiao Bu. It's our family that has caused you trouble."
Seeing Grandpa Qi's attitude, Bu Ling smiled and said sarcastically, "Grandpa Qi, you're too kind. This is all thanks to you~" Little did she know that it was this old man who had been instigating Aunt Qi to act this way.
Grandpa Qi smiled kindly, pretending not to notice the sarcasm in Bu Ling's words: "Then thank you very much, little Bu."
Bling gave a forced smile: "You're too kind~"
After saying that, she looked at Grandpa Qi and said, "I'll ask my brother-in-law tomorrow to see if Aunt Qi can get up."
Grandpa Qi nodded: "Of course, Xiao Shi, get up quickly, Xiao Bu has agreed to our request, your mother can be saved!"
With tears in her eyes, Aunt Qi got up and looked up at Bu Ling.
Bling kept smiling.
Then Aunt Qi looked in the direction of Grandpa Qi. When she saw Grandpa Qi nod, she raised her hand to wipe away her tears and stood up unsteadily.
Aunt Qi stood up, and Grandpa Qi said apologetically to the neighbors, "I'm sorry to have disturbed everyone. I'd like to apologize to everyone here!"
As the person in charge of the school, Mr. Wu could only step forward and say, "Mr. Qi is overthinking it; we're all neighbors."
Grandpa Qian waved his hand, saying, "Grandpa Qi, don't say that."
A barely perceptible smile appeared in Old Master Qi's eyes, but he still maintained an apologetic expression: "Thank you all for your understanding! We won't disturb your rest any longer!"
After saying that, he clasped his hands in a fist salute, then turned around and walked to Old Madam Qi's side. He helped her up, and the two of them walked towards the backyard, leaning on each other.
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