The group felt awkward. Zhang Sumei gave Liu Shihua a subtle glare before turning to Liu Shiguo with a kind expression.
"Shiguo, look at your mother, she's so happy to see you that she's practically speechless. You must be tired after such a long journey."
"Take advantage of the warmth from the noodles and go get some sleep. We can talk about things at home when you wake up, okay?"
She spoke gently and considerately, like a loving mother who genuinely cared for her son.
Liu Weiguo nodded repeatedly, saying, "That's right. Shiguo, you should go and rest. There's nothing important at home."
He knew that driving the carriage was unpleasant, but he hadn't seen his son for several years, and his heart was filled with emotion, so he temporarily forgot about it.
Liu Shihua shook his head. He wasn't blind; it was impossible for him to see his father's mobility issues and not ask why.
So he brought up the same old point again, but everyone remained silent.
Liu Shiping complained with a displeased look: "Big brother, it's all because of that wicked Liu Shixi."
Last year, she came to our house out of the blue and said you were dead, which scared my mother so much that she went into premature labor and ended up having a difficult delivery.
When Dad heard about the disappearance, he was extremely anxious and rushed to the county, but his leg was broken in the process.
The doctor originally said that Dad might be disabled for life, but after receiving treatment at a major hospital in the capital in the fall, he recovered to his current state.
Dad said the doctor said that as long as he persists with rehabilitation, his leg will recover.
Liu Shiping explained the whole story clearly and logically in one breath, but omitted a part of it.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Sumei's brows furrowed with a smile, and she secretly gave her lucky son an approving look.
As expected of her lucky son, he truly understands her.
So, you really can't blame her for being biased. Look at these people in front of her, not one of them is truly close to her.
The eldest son is away from home most of the year, and the eldest daughter seems obedient, but in reality, she has her own ideas.
As for that pair, humph, they're just here to rip her off!
And then there was her youngest child, whose birth nearly killed her; the thought of it filled her with hatred!
So, after all is said and done, the lucky son is still the best, the most obedient, and the most considerate.
Liu Shiguo's face turned quite pale. Was his father's leg really that bad?
He glanced at his sister discreetly; she hadn't mentioned this to him when they first met.
If she had said it then, then he...
Well, he couldn't come back to see his dad then, so he had to follow orders from above.
Even when he arrived at his doorstep, he could not disobey orders to go home.
Liu Shile glanced at the smug Liu Shiping. This kid is pretty good; he knows how to avoid the important issues.
He doesn't look like an eight-year-old at all; he's incredibly clever, but he uses his cunning in the wrong way.
She raised an eyebrow indifferently, sat there calmly, and quietly watched their performance.
Little did Liu Shiping know that his elder brother already knew about the fact that his second sister had almost died of illness, which he had deliberately concealed.
He was initially a little afraid of his second sister because he suspected that she was the one who caused his hand pain.
But after observing her for so long, he felt it wasn't her. After all, although she had changed a lot, she was very lazy, unlike his second brother who practiced boxing every day.
So when she saw Liu Shiping looking at her, she even provocatively raised her chin at her.
Liu Shiguo, however, did not notice any of this; at this moment, he had many questions in his mind.
For example, why would Liu Shiyi's cousin come to his house and say something inexplicable?
For example, why did a series of events happen afterward, which seems like a coincidence?
But what kind of coincidence is there in this world? If there is, it must be deliberately arranged by someone.
For example, my eldest sister is at work, my second brother and second sister are both in school, and my father is in poor health. Who will take my father to the capital?
For example, why didn't Dad look for him after he went to the capital? And why didn't Mom mention Dad to him?
Of course, he didn't just ponder these things on his own; he had to ask some of the more convenient questions.
The answer he received was naturally unsatisfactory, but he didn't mind, because he didn't believe it all either.
Although he hasn't been home often these past few years, he still knows a thing or two about his mother's personality.
As for the third brother, he's quite interesting. He's not only eloquent but also logical and clear-headed, and seems very intelligent.
After learning a little about the whole thing, Liu Shiguo didn't ask any more questions and said he was tired and wanted to rest.
Then, Zhang Sumei breathed a sigh of relief. She still felt some pressure facing her eldest son's question.
Fortunately, he didn't pry too deeply, otherwise, those things probably wouldn't have been able to be kept secret.
Thinking about this, she couldn't help but feel a little regretful. If she had known he would come back at this time, she shouldn't have kept it a secret.
Now, things are really messed up; one wrong move and the boat could capsize.
In this way, she ended up pleasing neither side.
"Shihua, tell me about what has happened in your family over the past few years."
Because there wasn't enough room in the house, Liu Shiguo slept with his second younger brother.
Of course, he could live with his third brother, but he wanted to learn more about his family.
The expression on his second brother's face just now told him that there might be other details in what he had heard earlier.
Liu Shihua had adapted to it for a long time, and now she was acting normally when facing her older brother.
So I recounted what happened last year in its entirety, without adding much subjective bias.
However, he was still very angry when he talked about how his family had been set up by a bastard who coveted his older sister.
Liu Shiguo's thick eyebrows furrowed tightly. This explanation seemed reasonable, but there were also some unreasonable aspects to it.
If that person wanted to marry the younger sister, he could have simply asked a matchmaker to come and propose marriage. Why did he have to resort to such underhanded tactics?
Now, hasn't he also failed to marry his own younger sister?
And my cousin, did she say those things at home intentionally or unintentionally?
Although I don't have many memories of that little cousin, my impression of her is still quite good, but now...?
My dad was mostly silent before, but why was that?
Also, according to Shihua, when Dad went to the capital for medical treatment, Mom didn't give him much money, and she didn't give him any more money afterward.
What is Mom thinking?
He had sent 500 yuan home before; that was his allowance and some bonuses for the year or so he had been missing.
Thinking of this, he frowned even more and asked, "How much money does Lele owe the school?"
Liu Shihua hesitated, unsure whether he should say it or not, as he didn't want his older brother to worry about these things.
If he could, he really wanted to tell his older brother that Lele didn't owe any money, but he couldn't; he had to keep it a secret for Lele.
"It's alright, just say it. I still have some money here."
His hesitation made Liu Shiguo think he was worried, so he comforted him.
Okay, since the older brother has already stated his position, he might as well tell the truth.
"Lele doesn't actually owe the school any money." Liu Shihua was a little embarrassed, but Lele said that this matter could be discussed.
Upon hearing this, Liu Shiguo looked at his second brother with a puzzled expression, "You don't lack anything?"
“Yes, we don’t lack any.” Liu Shihua smiled and added, “It’s all about luck.”
We went up the mountain to pick wild fruits to earn tuition fees, and Lele was lucky enough to find a wild ginseng root.
She was afraid she wouldn't have enough money when she left, so she took it with her. Later, when she ran out of money, she sold some of it to get some cash.
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