"Brother, what do you mean?"
Dan Xiong's eyes held a hint of humility and evasion. "No! I was just thinking that since you and your brother-in-law got divorced, I was worried that Xiao Qiang would be sad and upset. I was just showing concern."
Li Qiang was somewhat hesitant. Although his uncle's family was greedy, they had been very good to him and his mother. Could there be some misunderstanding about the matter of borrowing his life?
Dan Xiong's wife was somewhat displeased. "Idiot! He has nothing after the divorce. He's just a piece of trash."
What she didn't know was that the Li family had written a marriage agreement before the bride was taken in. Love-struck? That's not a thing. Whether she married or not didn't matter. As long as they ate and drank well and spent their own money, that was fine.
Dan Jianjian was a little confused, but she also had her own cleverness, so she asked, "Brother, where is Xiaoqiang's jade pendant? Can it be returned?"
"What? Go back? Don't even think about it." Shan Xiong's wife was now in a panic. They had already sought out a fortune teller to save their son's life; going back would only harm him!
Seeing his aunt's agitated state, Shan Jianjian became suspicious. "Brother, is your sister-in-law's life-borrowing method really safe? Will something happen to Xiaoqiang?"
“What could possibly happen? Look, Xiaoqiang is fine, isn’t he? Does he suspect his brother of harming you? You should remember this: when we were kids, I gave up my chance to study to give you the opportunity, and I also paid for your boxing lessons. Do you suspect your brother?” Shan Xiong appeared heartbroken.
"Brother, no, I was just asking. Don't be angry, I won't ask anymore."
Dan Xiong nodded, then pondered how to make the best use of his sister.
As for what he said to Shan Jianjian, only Shan Jianjian herself believed it.
Shan Xiong disliked studying, which is why he gave her the only opportunity to study. The money she earned from boxing came from Shan Jianjian's monthly allowance for his parents and his own money. Her brother had absolutely no affection for her.
Thinking that Shan Jianjian still has a job and can earn money, why not just get a divorce? It would be better to have someone else to help support the family.
Shan Jianjian forgot to mention that Li Qiang had swapped the jade pendant, and it was precisely because of this that the tragedy occurred later.
On August 31st, Ma Linghua and Ma Hehua were completely integrated into this society.
The two walked out of the villa area, which took them about ten minutes at their pace.
The two carried baskets to Bingjiang Park, where a group of elderly men and women were practicing dancing and doing exercises, creating a lively scene.
"Get a physical exam done! Get two eggs free with each exam, grandpas and grandmas, come quick!"
A woman in her thirties shouted, and soon, many old men and women gathered around.
"Lotus, I'm going to take a look. You can wander around by yourself too!" Ma Linghua went towards the voice. Giving away eggs? She couldn't miss such a good thing.
As soon as she left, Ma Hehua saw a group of women in their forties dancing in yellow clothes.
She looked at the lead dancer with curiosity, and seeing her drinking water, she couldn't help but ask, "Girl, what are you doing? You dance so beautifully."
The woman sized her up, noticing her strong build and bright eyes. "What's up? Interested? Want to join us? Our dance team is great, it's cheap, only 50 yuan to join and learn to dance, we guarantee you'll learn, we can even find you a dance partner, and we can even go on group trips, there are so many benefits."
Ma Hehua was stunned and unknowingly paid the money and joined the team.
Ma Linghua waited in line for her check-up. When it was her turn, the woman was taken aback. "Madam, we only check for the elderly. You shouldn't come here," she said with a polite smile.
"What, ma'am? I'm just an old woman, please check me right away." Her eyes shone brightly as she looked at the two eggs.
Nurse;"……………………"
After thinking for a moment, Ma Linghua had a sudden inspiration and took out the card that Zhongguo had given her, which she had hidden in her clothes.
Name: Ma Linghua
Gender: Female
Age: 78
Occupation: Elderly
If anything happens, please call!
Contact Person: Li Zhongguo
The nurses; "……………………"
This is a green card exclusively for senior citizens; it's impossible to fake one, and the process is strictly controlled.
The nurse, who was in her thirties, still examined her. The old men around her looked at her with great enthusiasm, while some of the old women looked on with envy.
After the inspection was finished, Ma Linghua didn't leave; she still needed to collect the eggs!
"Oh my! Young lady, how do you maintain your youthful appearance? You're 78 years old, but you look like you're in your thirties. You're so beautiful!" an old woman carrying a handbag said.
"There, you can stay in the mountains for a long time. The food there is nourishing, and it's all natural and pollution-free. How could you not stay young?" she said, feeling incredibly happy. This sister is so kind; she always speaks the truth.
"By the way, your accent doesn't sound like you're from Jiangcheng! Are you from out of town? Did your son bring you here to enjoy a life of luxury? That's great! You're a lucky person," the old woman said enviously.
Ma Linghua was taken aback, then said to her, "It's not my son. I'm enjoying this life with my eldest granddaughter. My sons are all useless."
Upon hearing this, the old woman envied her even more. Her son was useless, but her eldest granddaughter was, and she even knew how to be filial to her. Thinking of her own granddaughter, she felt heartbroken.
"Hey little sister, my name is Mao Xiaofeng, and I live around here. It seems we're destined to be friends, how about we become friends?"
“Sure! My name is Ma Linghua, I’m from the countryside, and there are many things I don’t understand. You’ll have to teach me a lot.” Ma Linghua said happily.
The two chatted happily, received the eggs, and Mao Xiaofeng took her to the supermarket to shop. She told her about the best times for vegetables, when there were special offers, and when there were buy-one-get-one-free deals. There were many intricacies involved.
Ma Linghua listened intently, and later made a good friend, a 65-year-old named Zhang Dahong, who had a very easygoing personality, single eyelids, and a rather aloof appearance.
Mao Xiaofeng is shrewd, knows how to time things, and loves to gossip. Ma Linghua likes to flatter, is greedy for small gains, and freeloads. Zhang Dahong is cold-hearted, speaks without conscience, and is selfish.
Strangely enough, the three of them got along very well and were incredibly close. It felt like he had found a mentor for them all.
The three exchanged contact information and phone numbers, and agreed to go grocery shopping together every morning, check in at the physical examination station in the park together, and go square dancing together in the afternoon.
Ma Hehua's large buttocks wiggled wildly. The woman hadn't expected that she would integrate into the team so quickly. She was truly gifted. The dark-skinned woman looked exceptionally happy, almost like she was a little silly.
When everyone was about to leave and agreed to dance at six o'clock in the afternoon, Ma Hehua was a little reluctant to part. She had to come early after having lunch, because dancing was really exciting.
Ma Linghua returned home with her basket full of groceries and waited for Ma Hehua at the intersection of Bingjiang Park. Seeing Ma Hehua's empty basket, she was almost furious. This idiot, they came out to buy groceries and still have an empty basket.
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