Hua Xiangyun didn't think Xun Liangfen would be so popular in her family, that the Xun sisters would be so reluctant to part with her.
"Yes, we're going back soon," Da Ni said, her voice heavy. "After all, Auntie is a married woman, so she can't stay at home for long."
"Then let's ask her to stay a few more days, is that possible?" Sanni's voice was somewhat anxious.
Hua Xiangyun's expression was complicated upon hearing this. She hadn't expected that Xun Liangfen, who wasn't very good to her own children, would be so attentive to her nieces. She hadn't expected the bond between the aunt and nieces to be so deep, and she even felt a little reluctant to part with them.
But what Erni said next almost made her jaw drop; she really had a very high opinion of human nature.
Erni said, "Grandma will definitely need us to take care of her. Auntie is gone, and there will be no one for her to scold. We'll be in trouble then."
"Big sister, I think Sanni is right. Why don't we go and have a good talk with Auntie and ask her to stay a few more days?"
"Yes! Grandma has been terrifying these past few days. Except when she's eating, her mouth is never still."
I've noticed my aunt is always covering her arm these past few days. Do you think Grandma is hitting her?
The three sisters shivered simultaneously, clutching their arms, clearly having all suffered from this before.
“It’s no use,” Dani said, gritting her teeth and shaking her head. “Auntie is already married, and besides, we’re still here at home.”
Even if our grandma wanted our aunt to stay and take care of her, she couldn't find a reason, let alone since grandpa made the decisions in the family.
Didn't you see that Grandpa Hua already told Auntie to stay, but Grandpa didn't even respond?
"Big sister, what should we do? I don't dare to go," Sanni felt that her good mood for the day was completely gone, and now she hoped that her big sister and the others would take the initiative to take over the work.
After all, they were cousins. Da Ni and Er Ni exchanged a glance and immediately said, "If we don't go, then my mother and second aunt will have to go. We'll see what Grandpa decides then."
Sanni pursed her lips, feeling a little wronged, when she looked up and saw Hua Xiangyun leaning against the wall, looking in their direction.
"Then let Xiangyun stay. Auntie has things to do back home, and she'll be free anyway..."
Da Ni dragged Er Ni directly to the kitchen, saying, "Then you go and tell her yourself. Even if Xiang Yun stays, do you think she'll help us take care of Grandma? Don't forget her surname is Hua."
When they got to the kitchen, Da Ni whispered to Er Ni, "You'd better think things through before San Ni says anything in the future."
Hua Xiangyun paid no attention to their ulterior motives. Having enjoyed a delicious meal at Xunjia's house, she prepared to say goodbye to Guyu and go home.
Gu Yu had been cooped up in her room for several days, so naturally she didn't give them a friendly look.
Hearing that they were leaving, I finally looked up at them. It's good that these people left quickly; they've been wasting so much of their food and drink at home.
When Xun Liangfen also took her leave with trepidation, telling her to take care of herself, her expression changed.
"What? You didn't know your mother was injured? Instead of staying home to take care of her, you're already trying to run away." She hadn't forgotten that her injury was caused by this unfilial daughter.
"Mom, I can't leave all the things at home to my mother-in-law. Don't worry, I'll definitely come to see you again when I have time."
"Then you should come back less often, lest you ruin my old life." She won't get any money from this money-loser anyway, so why should she come back?
She wasn't finished venting her anger. "Go tell your father that you won't be able to do anything back home anyway, and there aren't that many jobs in the city. You can stay home and take care of your mother for a while."
Xun Liangfen was surprised that Gu Yu would make such a request and didn't know how to answer. She looked to Hua Xiangyun for help.
Hua Xiangyun: "...Grandma, this isn't a good idea. My grandma is getting old and needs someone to take care of her."
Didn't you always tell us to be filial to our elders? Now, both you and my grandma are my mom's elders, how is she supposed to choose?
Seeing that Gu Yu was about to speak, Hua Xiangyun added, "My grandfather also made my mother choose before, which really puts people in a dilemma."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yu swallowed back the words she was about to say.
Hua Guangzong's visit this time is definitely not for anything good; his old man's so-called brotherly affection is even more important than his wife and children.
If it were her own daughter-in-law bringing so much money back to her parents' home, she would kick her out without saying a word.
Hua Guangzong and Tian Guihua are not people without tempers. I heard that they used to be able to chop down ghosts as easily as chopping down radishes, so she hasn't dared to cause much trouble these past two days.
If Liangfen could go back to her parents' home, that wouldn't be bad. The only problem is that the Hua family might mess up her work, leaving her with nothing.
Being sent back to her parents' home at such an advanced age would not only make her a laughing stock in the village, but also add another mouth to feed for her family, which is simply unacceptable.
Even if we send her back first, what difference does it make? I'm still her mother, and I can make it up to her later!
After weighing the options carefully, Gu Yu immediately changed her expression and became much more amiable. "Liang Fen, look, your mother is confused. You've worked hard taking care of me these past few days, so it's time for your sister-in-law and the others to take over."
With so many people taking care of me at home, you don't need to worry about me not eating or sleeping well. Go back to work hard and don't let the Hua family look down on you.
Hua Xiangyun chuckled beside her. This old lady was really persistent, even adding a final provocation.
Gu Yu glared at her angrily. If this had happened before, she would have already started cursing.
But not now; she doesn't want to provoke Hua Guangzong in the courtyard.
"It's alright, you can go out first. I need to have a few words with your mother."
Although Hua Xiangyun wanted to see a good show, this was, after all, an elder. She nodded and added before leaving, "Mom, you'd better hurry up. I think Grandpa is already waiting at the gate."
Gu Yu said, "Are you really just going to leave your mother here like this? Your two sisters-in-law are taking care of her, but none of them are as caring as you are."
“Mother, I really can’t leave,” Xun Liangfen had always been afraid of Gu Yu. For the past twenty years, she had always spoken gently to her, but these two days together had awakened the fear deep in her memory.
He stroked his arms, which were already bruised and swollen. "Take good care of yourself from now on. Your eldest and second sisters-in-law are filial and will definitely take good care of you."
Fearing that her father-in-law might really abandon her, Xun Liangfen didn't dare to stay any longer. She hurriedly gave a few instructions and left.
Gu Yu was left staring blankly at the rooftop. All her efforts over the years had been wiped out in just a few days.
Hua Guangzong bid farewell to the Xun family after everyone had arrived.
The family escorted them all the way to the village entrance and watched them walk into the mountain path before returning home.
Xun Liangcai clenched his fist and held it until he got home and returned to his room. Only when no one was around did he open his palm, revealing a talisman lying inside.
This was something Xiangyun had just secretly slipped into his hand. He glanced at it and was so frightened that he clenched his fist tightly. This thing couldn't be seen by anyone else.
This thing wasn't safe anywhere, so he finally remembered the hidden pocket his wife had sewn for him and carefully stuffed the talisman inside.
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