Chapter 358 The Orphanage's Lies: The Handsome Flower Boy 58
Mother Shen slowly put down her chopsticks, wiped her mouth, and didn't think there was anything wrong with her decision, but she understood that her family couldn't accept it right away.
There's nothing we can do; she's the pillar of the family.
"I'm getting old, so I want to see my daughter as many days as I can."
I've always been there for you all, what more could I ask for?
Of my three daughters, I feel I owe the youngest one the most, as I haven't been able to help her much over the years.
As for you two brothers, your family helped you get married, have children, and raise them. The home is your own.
If it weren't for my third child coming back, I probably wouldn't have made it through the year. Wherever my third child is, that's where my life will be. I spent the first half of my life protecting you, and the second half I will protect my daughter.
"Old man, my daughter said you can stay if you want, but I'm staying anyway. Please understand my feelings as your mother."
Both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh, but needless to say, the one in the palm must be a daughter, because the flesh in the palm is thicker.
"Dad, if Mom wants to stay, then she can stay. You should stay too. We'll take care of things at home."
Her two sons also tried to persuade her, saying that the whole family knew how their mother had been living all these years, like a walking corpse, just clinging to life.
When people get old, they can eat whatever they want, without caring about health or anything else, and they can live wherever they want, counting down the days until the end.
Mr. Shen never imagined that he would have to separate from his wife in his old age.
Their generation has never lived independently in their entire lives.
He lived with his parents from birth until he got married. After marriage, he lived with his wife and children, but they basically did not separate from each other. Even when they did separate, they still lived in one big family.
They had never tried living alone, nor had they ever left the people around them.
After a while, Mr. Shen decided to accept reality.
"Then you stay here and don't cause trouble for the girl. I'm going home. When the new rice and grain are harvested, I can bring some over."
The current outcome is already very good. The daughter has returned, the wife's illness has been checked at a major hospital, and the wife now has hope for the future.
My daughter has some money, and my eldest grandson has a good job. It can be said that many problems have been solved since my daughter came back.
A person should be content. If everyone in his family is well and no one has gotten into trouble, he should be content.
Two days later, Shen's father suggested that the family should go back home, and Shen Ci did not try to stop them, after all, Shenjia Village was their home.
Even with relatives and family members, you shouldn't interfere too much in each other's lives; you should maintain a certain sense of propriety and boundaries.
Before leaving, Shen Ci took her family out for hot pot. This time they ate to their hearts' content, and everyone ate their fill. It's so satisfying to eat pure meat.
In the freezing cold, nothing spoils easily, and Shen Ci thoughtfully bought a lot of food and supplies for her family, sending back what she couldn't take with her.
Money is inexhaustible for her, but a little money can bring joy to others for a long time.
After buying the tickets and sending them back, Shen Ci secretly wrapped up a few red envelopes and gave them to Shen's father.
They won't accept money directly; consider it a gift for the children's arrival, a red envelope for the children's birth.
Privately, his eldest and second eldest brothers' families had already given Lu Jinnian a red envelope when they saw him in Shenjia Village.
There was also a sum of money for Shen's father. He didn't come to the capital, but he still needed to support himself in the countryside. Shen Ci gave it to him, telling him not to give it to others, but to keep it for himself, so that he would have a sense of security.
They smoothly escorted the Shen family back to Shenjia Village, leaving only Shen's mother behind.
She said she wouldn't leave and that was it; she was determined not to leave her daughter for even a day longer.
"Daughter, there aren't many people left in the family now. Can you and Xiaonian move in?"
Oh no, I have to go to school before the Lunar New Year.
Mother Shen asked expectantly, "There are so many courtyards. When the whole family was here, there were many people, and it was lively and full of people. Now everyone has left all at once."
"Mom, of course you live with us."
Previously, we had too many people in the family and there wasn't enough room, and we were also worried that you wouldn't be used to living there.
Get in the car, I'll take you back to our home!
It's just me, Xiaonian, you, and Aunt Li who cooks, cleans, and tidies up the house. The house is a small building with its own entrance and courtyard, but the courtyard isn't as big as a traditional courtyard house.
"You can grow a few vegetables and flowers if you want, but not too many."
While driving, Shen Ci told his mother about the current situation at home. When she heard that there was someone in the family who cooked, Shen's mother was so anxious that she pinched her thigh!
That would cost so much money! But she immediately found her place! She was perfectly capable of doing the job!
"Daughter, Mom can also cook and clean. Besides, we're family, so don't worry."
"Why don't you quit cooking, and Mom can cook for you?"
If she doesn't do something, how can she stay and help her daughter?
She had to do something to demonstrate the value of her presence.
"Mom, they're doing a great job, how can you fire them?"
You can relax and enjoy life. From now on, someone will cook three meals a day for you, you won't have to clean the house, and there will be people to talk to you.
Oh, and there's a TV at home. You can watch TV, listen to operas, or do whatever you want.
The car became quieter and quieter as it drove, and Chen's mother became more and more curious. Could there really be such a quiet place in this big city?
Finally, we stopped in front of the small building.
The small brick and tile building has a roof covered with blue tiles. There are a few steps in front of the door and small flower beds on both sides. Although it is winter, there are still a few flowers blooming inside.
Chen's mother didn't know what kind of flower it was, and she just thought it was strange that it could bloom in winter.
It seems my daughter is living quite well upstairs; she hasn't been forced to live in a bad place. I need to see it for myself to feel at ease.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw the pomegranate tree in the corner. Its trunk was as thick as a bowl, and its branches were lush. Now all the leaves had fallen, and a few shriveled pomegranates were still hanging on the branches.
Chen Mu stood under the tree, looking up.
"This tree is quite old. Pomegranates are good; they symbolize many children and good fortune."
After saying that, she wanted to slap herself. Her daughter didn't care about having many children; one child was enough for her. When her daughter gave birth to her grandson, she almost died.
She herself has given birth to three children and feels that childbirth is bitter and painful, and that one experience of this pain is enough.
"It was left by the homeowner. He said it was planted by his grandfather's generation. Mom, come in."
The yard wasn't very big, but it was kept very clean.
The bluestone floor was swept spotless, and several pots of hardy holly were placed against the wall.
There were also some scallions and garlic sprouts planted in the yard.
"This... this can actually grow vegetables?"
"It was prepared by Aunt Li. She said that it's good to have something fresh to eat in winter."
"Mom, you need to change your shoes before coming inside."
Only then did Chen's mother notice that there was a dark red floor mat on the floor by the door, and several pairs of slippers were neatly arranged next to it, with cloth and velvet linings.
City people are really particular.
Chen's mother stood awkwardly at the door, looking at her dusty cloth shoes and then at the clean floor inside the room, unsure of what to do.
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