Xie family
Xie Xin said coldly, "Dad, there's no room for discussion. My wife has to go to work and take care of the family, so she doesn't have time to take care of anyone. As for me, my car overturned yesterday, and my company is asking me to get it repaired. I've already spent all my money on repairs, so I don't have any money left to pay for medical expenses."
My second uncle's family has so many members working, they certainly wouldn't be short of money, so you don't need to worry about it.
Xie Xin said without changing his expression, "It's true that the car needs to be repaired, and I won't have to pay for it, but the promotion that follows has nothing to do with me."
Xie Yingjie gritted his teeth, "If none of you are going, I'll go by myself."
This time, Xie Xin didn't compromise as usual. "I have to go to work later. You can decide for yourself."
With that, he grabbed his briefcase and quickly left, leaving Xie Yingjie staring in disbelief.
"This is all wrong," Xie Yingjie thought, wanting to throw the cup in his hand, but then remembered that it was a gift from his second brother, so he put it back on the table.
Why can't Xie Xin understand his good intentions?
He's their only son. His second brother has two brothers. If they can get along well with them, they can support each other in the future.
Besides, his second brother has always been timid since childhood, so as the older brother, he has to protect him to some extent.
We're all family, why do we have to differentiate between "you" and "me"?
As Xie Xin reached the door, he couldn't help but unbutton the top button. Just now at home, he almost lost his temper. If he hadn't restrained himself, he would have wanted to be an unfilial son.
Outsiders only see his glamorous exterior, but they don't know that he's a complete mess inside.
His already bad reputation was further tarnished by the troubles caused by Uncle Xie and his family, making him even more infamous.
He rubbed his forehead, thinking about what his wife had said when she came back, and let out a long sigh.
My wife is right. My cousin's wife leaving that family might actually be a blessing in disguise.
It's just a pity for the child in her womb...
As for that senile old man at home, even if there's still a brotherly bond, it remains to be seen whether he can take care of the entire family.
However, my second uncle's family is a bit strange. Who has ever seen a family get injured one after another?
Moreover, this time, they were clearly in the same car, yet he was completely unharmed, while his second uncle's family all suffered bloodshed.
...Xie Xin couldn't figure it out, but he made up his mind to stay away from that family in the future. Even if the old man spoke up again, he would stand firm.
Xie Renjie and his group waited for a whole day and night before the nurse told them that someone had come to visit.
Full of anticipation, I saw Xie Yingjie walking in alone, leaning on a cane, his steps unsteady.
...
After observing for a day and a night, Xun Liangfen determined that it was just a superficial injury.
She received attentive care at home, but she still couldn't sit still.
"Mother, I'm much better now. I plan to go to the city tomorrow."
Tian Guihua said, "This health is no joke. You need to be sure there's nothing wrong with it."
After all, she was her own daughter-in-law. Even though she hated her to death before, Tian Guihua still didn't want to see her suffer in the future. "If you want to deduct wages, then deduct wages. If you don't take care of your health, you'll know when you get old."
Xun Liangfen touched her wound, and it didn't seem to hurt that much. "Let's go. Many people didn't go home for the New Year. We can't keep up with their rest."
For those of them working in shifts, they either go home for the Lunar New Year before the holiday or only after the holiday.
Tian Guihua sensed the firmness in her tone, "You can go if you want, but the snow has been quite heavy these past few days, so why don't you wait a bit?"
The last time that car had an accident, it was because the road was slippery on the snow. The road ahead is not easy to travel.
Xun Liangfen persisted, "It's alright. Look, the bus runs every day without any problems. I might have one bad day, but I'll never have such bad luck again and again."
Seeing that she couldn't persuade her, Tian Guihua stopped talking and silently helped her pack some food. "When you arrive, remember to call back to let me know you're safe. I'll have Zhi'an keep watch at the post office."
Xun Liangfen wanted to say that it wasn't necessary to go to so much trouble, but seeing her mother-in-law's cold look, she silently nodded.
Hua Xiangyun also slipped a good luck charm into her hand, saying, "Keep this close to your body! When we get to the city, if you don't want to carry it with you, just burn it."
Having witnessed her daughter's abilities, Xun Liangfen carefully took the item and placed it in her inner pocket. "Is it alright if I don't burn it?"
Hua Xiangyun glanced at her. "This is for safety. Aren't you afraid that if others find out, it will cause trouble?"
Xun Liangfen shook her head. She didn't think she was the kind of person who couldn't tell right from wrong. "It's alright. As long as this isn't brought into the open, everyone knows what's going on."
People like them, who travel a lot, often carry some old items given to them by their elders. Even Baoguo had a jade pendant given to him by Tian Guihua, which he kept close to his body.
This was also the first gift she received from her children, and Xun Liangfen felt a sense of novelty mixed with warmth.
"Don't run around at home. Now that you've become an apprentice, study hard with your master." Xun Liangfen thought for a moment and then added, "You're still young, so don't rush to help others with their affairs."
Hua Xiangyun: "I haven't even finished my apprenticeship yet."
Xun Liangfen, “…” Then why did you dare to lay a hand on me in the car last time…
Xun Liangfen's departure instantly made Hua Xiangyun feel that the family was more harmonious than ever before.
She's also packing her things; she'll be staying in the county town until school starts.
"Let your second brother take you!" Tian Guihua was still a little worried. Her granddaughter said that she could manage on her own, but it was freezing cold outside, and she was still worried.
Hua Xiangyun said, "Grandma, you've forgotten how strong I am. If something really happens, I might not be the one who's unlucky."
"You silly child, don't show off your strength in front of outsiders. We are girls, we should be gentle and dignified."
Hua Xiangyun immediately struck a pose, "Madam, this humble woman greets you."
Tian Guihua patted her lightly, "You're just being cheeky."
In order not to attract the attention of the people in the courtyard, Hua Xiangyun left as soon as it was light.
Unbeknownst to the Hua family, Hua Xiangyun had acquired another person as soon as she left the city.
“I can go alone,” Hua Xiangyun finally convinced the Hua family not to see her off, but they were waiting for her here.
Besides, she's not the little girl who needed to be picked up and dropped off anymore, so Jiang Yi didn't need to make this trip.
“I happen to be free,” Jiang Yi said, leading the way. The road from here to the end of the county was already covered by snow, and they could only move forward by following the bent reeds and trees on both sides.
“Didn’t you mention before that your master isn’t home right now?” Jiang Yi stepped over the snow, which was already up to his knees, and reached his hand behind him. “Hold my hand, and I’ll lead the way.”
Hua Xiangyun wanted to refuse, but when she met his gaze, she timidly grabbed his arm.
"It's too noisy at home. I can cultivate in peace over there for a few days. Once school starts, there will be far fewer opportunities like this. Senior brother, you should have started cultivating by now, so why don't you..."
Jiang Yi said, "It's not appropriate. This isn't the future. If we, a man and a woman, were to be alone together, people would gossip."
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