The security guard called, saying his family was looking for him. Liu Changhong went downstairs, puzzled, and saw Liu Jingze and his brother.
Currently, Jingze holds the highest position in the Liu family. Those above him say Jingze has connections, and is most likely a leader. Otherwise, how could a young, inexperienced man have such an opportunity?
"What are you two doing here?"
"Second Master, Second Madam said my parents are coming over and she wants you to come back for dinner."
"Okay, wait for me a moment, I'll go make some arrangements."
Liu Jingze remained silent throughout. He thought the Second Master and the Third Master were both selfish. Of course, he didn't look down on them; he was like that himself. He just had some doubts about their intelligence.
"Jingze, when did your parents arrive?"
"Second Master, we received a call from Jingxiang at home, and my parents packed their things and came over immediately. They took a train for more than ten days and arrived yesterday afternoon. The three of us came to visit this morning."
Oh! I couldn't reach you when I called.
"What time?"
"It was about a month ago!"
"I was at the factory at that time, and I had just returned less than a week ago."
"Jingze, are you planning to stay in Haishi long-term?"
"No, my great-grandmother is too old, and my grandparents are not in good health either. I can only stay here for a year at most."
"Hasn't that already paved enough roads for people?"
"Hehe, it's okay. My achievements won't be erased just because I leave."
Liu Changhong remained silent. Liu Jingze had just mentioned the old lady, his own mother. The older one gets, the more one thinks. Looking back now, his mother's past favoritism towards his third son didn't seem like much anymore.
I often think of my home, my mother, and my older brother.
When they arrived home, dinner wasn't ready yet.
Shen Xiuting saw the car arrive from upstairs and saw Liu Changhong get out of the car.
I hurried downstairs. I needed to get some fresh air with my husband first; there was no way I could go back.
Liu Aimin stood up to greet Liu Changhong, but before they could sit down, Shen Xiuting came downstairs.
"Changhong, I have something to tell you. I ran into your boss's wife while I was buying groceries today."
"Aimin, you three sit down first, I'll go upstairs for a bit."
None of the three had any objections. Liu Jingxiang didn't understand, but Liu Aimin and Liu Jingze both knew about Shen Xiuting's tricks.
"What's wrong?"
"Changhong, Aimin's wife said today that Mom wants us all to go back."
"Then let's go back."
"Why go back? We've always been in Haishi. Besides, your mother was so biased towards the third son back then, she didn't care about your future at all. Now you're telling us to go back and we'll just go back?"
That's my mom.
"So what if she's your mother? Changhong, we absolutely cannot go back."
You have to have some pity on me. I've never had children, and I can't even hold my head up in your house. How am I supposed to live if I go back?" Shen Xiuting knew she couldn't go against Liu Changhong right now; she had to win him over little by little.
“We’re all this age, why are you thinking so much? Besides, we’re not going back to Liujiatun, we’re going to the capital. You don’t have to worry about working in the fields. When you’re old, what’s wrong with having your family together?”
"Changhong, I won't go back, I won't go back." Shen Xiuting hugged Liu Changhong and sobbed.
"Alright, stop crying. I still have more than a year until I retire." Liu Changhong thought that maybe his wife would come to her senses by then.
“But Aimin’s family said they would stay here until you retire, and then they would leave together.”
Liu Changhong felt a little uneasy. His mother must be missing him.
"Liu Changhong, let me tell you, all these years, my family has been taking care of everything for you. Even though my family is now in decline, you can't be heartless. If you really go back, then we'll get a divorce."
Liu Changhong has only ever been good to Shen Xiuting his whole life, but he's a man and he doesn't like people saying he started out because of his in-laws. But the truth is, he owes his success to his father-in-law.
Suppressing his anger, he said, "Xiuting, we absolutely have to go back. My mother gave birth to me, and I have to fulfill my filial duty. Think about it carefully."
Shen Xiuting was completely disoriented and sat there sobbing softly.
"Don't cry, it's still a long way off. Go downstairs and eat. Aimin and the others are coming over. Are you, their aunt, hiding in the house?"
"He can come or not, it's up to him."
"Is this something a human being would say? Aimin returned from the army for his family and has been taking care of his parents ever since. How could you, as his elder, say such a thing?"
After shouting, Liu Changhong went straight out.
Hearing the door slam shut, Shen Xiuting burst into uncontrollable tears. She had never lived with her mother-in-law since getting married; was she really going to have to go back and take care of her now that she was old?
No, we can't let it go like this. We have to find a way to get Liu Aimin and his wife back. As long as no one mentions this to Liu Changhong, and I gently persuade him, maybe we can delay it for a few more years. Maybe that old geezer will die?
After I die, I won't have to go back. Since my eldest son's family has been filial to me for so many years, a few more years won't make a difference. No, I have to find a chance to make them leave as soon as possible.
Lunch hadn't been served yet when Hu Aifen brought upstairs a bowl of crucian carp soup. "Ma Li, have some soup first. I'll bring the rice up to you when it's ready."
Ma Li was quite touched. The mistress only talked about it; usually, the housekeeper took care of her, but the housekeeper also had to do cleaning and cooking, so the amount of service she received was really limited. Luckily, there was Jingxiang; otherwise, no one would even wash the diapers.
I took the soup and sipped it slowly. It tasted really good. My mom brings it over every two days, but her cooking skills are just so-so. It's not as good as my mother-in-law's soup.
Seeing that she had finished drinking, Hu Aifen immediately took the bowl from her. "You lie down, I'll go downstairs and check on you. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"
"Mom, I'll eat anything." This time, Ma Li meant it sincerely.
Hu Aifen went into the kitchen, where the nanny, who was in her forties, was cooking. However, all the dishes were from the south, which she found unbearable. She thought to herself, "This family is all from the north. Why did you hire a chef from the south?"
"I'll take care of the remaining two dishes." For the sake of her husband and son, Hu Aifen had no choice but to take over the cooking.
Lunch was rice. Since there wasn't enough time, Hu Aifen also made a stir-fried egg sauce, which her mother-in-law had made and asked her to bring it over for them to try. There was also a stir-fried cabbage with meat, but since there was no meat, she just sliced some off the ribs. As long as it had a meaty flavor, it would be fine.
Looking at the dishes on the table, Liu Changhong was filled with barely contained anger. This was utterly humiliating in front of his nephew, niece-in-law, and grandson.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com