Zhang Hongmei was truly happy. She was alone every day, even though Lu Jing and Su Chen kept her company. But the feeling was different.
"Grandma, do you want to go and rest?"
"I'm going to take a nap, what about you?"
"I'll take a nap too."
"Okay, let's all go and tidy up."
"Yeah. Traveling by car is tiring too."
I'm so happy today that I'm not sleepy yet. I went back to my study and called Zhang Shouyi.
"Brother Zhang, Grandma and her family have all come over."
Hearing his wife's happy and excited voice, Zhang Shouyi felt a sense of relief. He was genuinely happy about the arrival of the old lady and her family.
I don't have much time to spend with my wife. It's wonderful that someone she likes is coming to keep her company.
"Hehe, that's a good thing! I feel relieved to have someone with you."
"What are you worried about? I'm perfectly fine."
"Yes, that's right, my wife is the most sensible. Honey, it's time for you to rest, don't stay up too late."
Zhang Hongmei lay in bed, thinking about how her second sister would be coming back tomorrow, and wondered what arrangements her third aunt and the others would make.
Cheng Guangxu's vacation had already been approved. The house was also all ready.
It's a bit of a shame that Shi Tou and San Ya couldn't come. Their wedding was really simple, with just this many people. A few of Er Ya's female classmates might be able to attend. But none of Cheng Guangxu's colleagues could come.
Thinking of Er Ya's relieved expression, Zhang Hongmei felt that simplifying things was a good thing.
We had originally agreed to have two tables at a restaurant, but the elderly folks disagreed. They felt that since it was their own home, two tables would be enough.
Aunt Li from the family went over to take care of things, but I don't know why Aunt San and the others haven't come over yet.
I'll have to ask the old lady later; according to the saying, the third aunt and the others should have arrived even earlier.
Zhang Hongmei drifted off to sleep, while the old lady in the guest room sat on the bed.
"Eldest brother, take Aimin and his son to clean up the house. Aifen and I will stay here, and the three of you can go home."
"Hmm, Mother, should we tell Hongmei about Maocai's matter?"
"Hongmei didn't have time to ask just now, but she'll definitely ask this afternoon. Just tell her the truth."
"What a terrible thing!" Hu Aifen and Li Cuihua had a very good relationship, so of course she was angry that Li Cuihua had such a daughter-in-law.
"Alright, don't be angry. Be strong, Cuihua. She'll definitely arrive in a few days."
"Grandma, shall we go back first?"
"You should all go and rest, and go back in the afternoon."
Meanwhile, Li Cuihua, lying in her hospital bed, was also anxious with Liu Maocai.
"Honey, if we don't go soon, we'll miss Er Ya's wedding. The children must be very worried."
"Don't worry about it. The mistress and the others have all gone. If things really don't work out, we have family here. As long as you recover, nothing else matters."
"What are you saying? Our daughter's wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. What would it look like if we, as her parents, didn't show up? Even if our daughter doesn't mind, what about her husband?"
"It's alright, the children will understand."
"Honey, go find someone, we'll buy sleeper tickets. If I can't attend my daughter's wedding, I'll have a knot in my heart for the rest of my life."
Looking at his wife's pale face and anxious expression, Liu Maocai felt truly at a loss! He also knew that his daughter's marriage was a once-in-a-lifetime event, and he felt sorry for his daughter, not to mention his wife.
"Okay, you go to sleep. I'll go find someone, like Principal Er Ya. I've delivered study newspapers to him before. That's the only way we can pull some strings. If there really aren't any sleeper tickets, then we won't go."
Li Cuihua knew her body couldn't withstand sitting for long periods, so she didn't object.
Liu Maocai arrived at the school. After informing the security guard, he easily found the principal.
"Please sit down. Are you Liu Erya's father?"
"Yes, I am Liu Maocai from Liujiatun. I am very sorry to have come here today to ask you for a favor."
"What is it? As long as it's within my power, I will definitely not refuse."
"Thank you, Principal. Liu Erya is getting married on May Day, but her mother is still in the hospital. I wanted to ask you if you could get her a sleeper ticket to the capital?"
When do you want to leave?
"The sooner the better, going to the capital will also allow me to take my family to the hospital for a checkup."
"Okay, come with me to the train station. You're buying two sleeper tickets, right?"
"Okay, just the two of us will go. Shi Tou and San Ya shouldn't miss school."
“Okay, I’ll go find Professor Chen Sheng and use both of our spots. Don’t worry, I can get them.”
Liu Maocai felt relieved after hearing the principal's words. Actually, if all else failed, he could just get his wife a sleeper ticket. He was fine with whatever came his way.
When Liu Maocai returned to the hospital three hours later, he saw his wife looking at him expectantly. "Cuihua, I got the sleeper tickets."
"That's wonderful! When do we leave?"
"The train departs at 2 PM tomorrow."
Upon hearing this happy news, Li Cuihua felt much more relieved.
Liu Jianguo kept pacing outside the ward, lacking the courage to go in. He was afraid to see his parents, even though it was his own mother who was sick, and it was because of him.
Liu Maocai helped Li Cuihua to the toilet, and they happened to see Liu Jianguo outside the ward.
"Mom and Dad."
Liu Maocai supported Li Cuihua without even glancing at his son.
"Honey, Jianguo's already a father, let's give him some face. We'll just not let them come home anymore."
"Well, as long as they don't make you angry, it's fine."
Liu Jianguo followed his parents into the ward.
"Jianguo, you can go back now. I'm fine here. We're going to the capital tomorrow, so you don't need to come."
"Mom, I'm such a wimp. Even if my child doesn't have a mother, I won't live with Yao Yufen anymore."
Liu Maocai and his wife remained silent. They truly hadn't expected that Yao Yufen would dare to lay a hand on her mother-in-law over just a few hundred yuan.
If Li Cuihua had been on guard, she wouldn't have been pushed down or hit her head.
"Go back. Take care of your own problems."
"Dad, Mom, can we take the child with us? I know Mom isn't in good health, but we really have no other choice. I have to go to work, and I can't leave the child at home. I'm also afraid Yao Yufen will come and steal the child."
Looking at her dejected son, Li Cuihua sighed and said, "Bring him over."
Liu Maocai was unwilling. His wife was already unsteady on her feet, how could she possibly take care of a six-month-old grandson? Besides, they were on a train.
“Dad, I’ve prepared everything for the child. He’s very obedient, so you’ll have to do the work. By the time you come back, I’ll have everything sorted out. Even if she makes a fuss now, it’s still a divorce for sure.”
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