Brother Ruan hesitated for a moment: "Dad, it's no problem for Mom to move out and live on her own, but what if she causes trouble for us sons?"
Grandpa Ruan was speechless upon hearing this. He truly didn't know what kind of good fortune he had accumulated to marry such a clueless person in this life. How could she torment his child like this?
She really doesn't care about the children at all, only about her own happiness. Her brothers used to have a good relationship with Shengzhi, but now they hardly have any contact with her anymore because of her constant pretense!
What exactly does she want to do?
He placed his hand on his forehead and remained silent for a long time: "According to the original plan, we will only give them basic food expenses from now on, and let the two of them live on their own."
“There’s a plot of land in the old family yard. Let them clear it out and cultivate it. This time, let them be self-reliant and don’t hire anyone to take care of it. Your mother is just too idle, that’s why she’s always looking for trouble!”
“No one has lived in my hometown for a long time. I’m afraid my mom won’t be used to it and will cause trouble again!”
"What are you afraid of? Just have your mother-in-law go and reason with her. Your in-laws are all good families, so it's taboo for your mother to cause trouble!"
Brother Ruan thought for a moment and said, "We have no problem here, but what about Si'er's side?"
"I haven't told Si'er where she is at all. Besides, your mother is terrified of trains; she thinks they smell bad, so she probably won't go!"
"How should I renovate my old house? No one has lived there for so long!"
"Just a quick clean-up, no need to buy appliances, let her move in. Can I be discharged now? I can have Dr. Zhan come to visit me at home!"
"We need to observe you further. You're getting on in years, and this time you've suffered a serious injury. You should stay in the hospital for a few more days!"
Old Master Ruan could only nod: "I never imagined that in my old age I would be schemed against by the person I share my bed with. It's truly ironic!"
After settling Grandpa Ruan in, Brother Ruan rushed to the nursing home and told Grandma Ruan what had happened. Grandma Ruan immediately jumped up: "What do you mean? That old man wants to abandon me and live a carefree life by himself?"
"My dad's health has been severely damaged this time. He's afraid to live with you anymore, lest you kill him one day!"
"Nonsense, why would I do that?"
"So what do you have to say this time? If I hadn't arrived in time, my dad's life would have been lost!"
"You're talking nonsense, child! Tian Tian already said it was just a little bit of sleeping pills. Is it really worth making such a big deal out of it? Tell the old man to stop loitering in the hospital and come back here!"
Brother Ruan looked at his mother in disbelief: "Didn't you see my father's face that day? Ruan Tian, what kind of medicine did you give him? Don't you know the answer? And you're still trying to stir up trouble here!"
Ruan Tian pretended to be very scared and shrank behind Old Lady Ruan. Old Lady Ruan immediately glared at her son like a mother hen: "So you want to show off your power here too?"
Brother Ruan didn't bother to argue: "Go pack your things right now, or someone will ask you to leave!"
"I am your father's wife, what right do you have to ask me to leave?"
"For the crime of harming a founding father, you're guilty enough to spend the rest of your life in jail. Do you want to try?"
Grandma Ruan was frightened now, and her momentum weakened: "That's my husband!"
"It's up to you whether you go back to your hometown or spend the rest of your days in jail!"
Old Mrs. Ruan's face turned green: "You unfilial son! If I had known you would be so rebellious, I should have drowned you in the chamber pot!"
"Mom, do you really have no feelings for us brothers at all? Are you going to rely on Ruan Tian to support you in your old age?" The eldest brother was truly hurt by Old Lady Ruan.
"If you dare not support me in my old age, I'll make sure none of you have a good life. From now on, I'll live on my own. How much will you pay me each month?"
"My dad said he'll give you 30 yuan a month!"
"What can you do with only 30 yuan? I used to not even have enough to spend with 100 yuan!"
"30 yuan is your and Ruan Tian's food expenses for a month. You don't need to pay anything else!"
"Ahua isn't coming with me? Then who's going to cook and do my laundry?!"
“You can do it yourself from now on. My dad said he can live with Uncle Hai from now on and doesn’t need a nanny. He introduced Ahua to other people!”
"No way! Ahua has to come with me. It's been so long since I've done any work. Now that I'm old, do you expect me to do housework all over again?"
"Mom, you have no other choice now. Whatever Dad says goes. From now on, Dad won't spoil you anymore!"
"Does that old geezer want to get rid of me and marry a beautiful young woman?"
"Mom, shut up! Do you want to ruin us all before you're satisfied? Just for something like this? From now on, you'll live with her, and I'll see you two love each other!"
I was going to help her move things, but now she doesn't care anymore and just turns around and leaves. I'm so tired. I don't know when the old lady's personality became so extreme!
Despite her reluctance, Old Mrs. Ruan had no choice but to move out of the nursing home and into the outskirts of the countryside, a place that had been prepared for them by the old man before he returned!
No one has lived here for almost twenty years. When the door was opened, a musty smell hit us. Old Mrs. Ruan called out in her usual way, "Ahua!"
When she turned around, she found only herself and Ruan Tian. Her eyes darkened. From now on, she would have to do everything herself!
The driver helped carry the things inside, and as soon as he put them down, he left before Grandma Ruan could even say anything!
When Old Lady Ruan chased after them, she only had time to catch a whiff of exhaust fumes before she stomped her foot in anger: "Go reincarnate!"
She felt a pang of regret; she shouldn't have targeted the old man. Without his protection, she was nothing, and now even a mere driver dared to treat her badly!
She returned to the courtyard, and looking at this old and dilapidated place, she felt a deep sense of despair.
Actually, the courtyard is quite large. Before, Old Man Ruan had made the furniture with good materials for the sake of his children and daughter-in-law.
Unfortunately, time is a cruel mistress, and with no one living there for so long, the courtyard is now in a dilapidated state. She's used to a life of luxury, and forcing her to live in such a place is worse than killing her!
But no matter how painful it is, life goes on. She took out a broom and handed one to Ruan Tian: "From now on, we'll depend on each other. You can help with the cleaning too!"
Ruan Tian looked incredulous: "Grandma, do you want me to do chores too?"
Then came a series of sobbing sounds. Grandma Ruan sighed, "Sweetie, you won't have Ahua with you anymore. Besides, the family you marry into might not even have a nanny!"
"You still need to know how to do the jobs that you're supposed to learn!"
Seeing that Old Lady Ruan insisted on doing the work herself, Ruan Tian had no choice but to take the broom. However, the veins on her hand holding the broom were bulging, and her eyes were full of venom.
Grandma Ruan was pleased that Ruan Tian was willing to listen to her: "You're so obedient. The others have no conscience at all. Let's hurry up and get to work, we'll cook noodles in a bit!"
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