Without any profit to be gained, Old Lady Yang and Yang Dayong's younger brother ran away.
Liu Yue'e also felt like the sky was falling.
When Yang Dayong was young, he often took medicine and his family had no savings. After Yang Dayong passed away, he did save some money, but it was not enough to support the raising of three children.
If Xiao Zheng runs out of money, what will she do in the future? However, Liu Yue'e's collapse only lasted for a moment, and she quickly sobered up and cheered up.
Xiao Zheng gave her money out of kindness, and he didn't steal her. It would be normal if he didn't give her money in the future. She had hands and feet, so she wouldn't starve to death.
Liu Yue'e adjusted her mindset, cleaned up the messy yard a bit, and moved a bench for Xiao Zheng and An Hua to sit on. "His uncle should stay for dinner. I'll go kill a chicken right now..."
Xiao Zheng raised his hand to interrupt her, "Don't bother, we won't eat, we'll be back soon."
Liu Yue'e said anxiously: "How can that be possible? We must have a meal before leaving. If it weren't for you, our family...our family would have collapsed long ago..."
Xiao Zheng asked: "Why did Yang Dayong suddenly disappear?"
Liu Yue'e was silent for a moment, then tears began to fall. After a long while, she calmed down and said with difficulty: "He strangled himself... I know he didn't want to be a burden to me and the children. He thought that without him, we could live a better life... But why didn't he think about it? How can this family be called a home without him?"
The more Liu Yue'e spoke, the sadder she felt. She began to curse the deceased man, "This bastard just walked away. He got away with it, but we, an orphan and a widow, were left to be bullied..."
Xiao Zheng was also shocked and helpless about Yang Dayong's suicide.
It is normal for Yang Dayong to feel that he has implicated his wife and children, but why doesn't he think about the fact that in this cannibalistic rural area, a family will be bullied even more without a middle-aged man? Not to mention anything else, if Yang Dayong hadn't died, Old Lady Yang and Yang Dayong's younger brother would never dare to take advantage of the ten dollars every month.
Xiao Zheng said, "I just said I would not send money anymore. I was just trying to appease Old Madam Yang. You should continue to send money until the children are all 18 years old. I hope you can raise the children well and let them study and receive an education."
Liu Yue'e was stunned for a moment, "Continue to give money..."
Xiao Zheng nodded, "I repeat, this money is for the children, you must let them study as much as they can."
Liu Yue'e nodded hurriedly, "Of course, I will study!"
He pulled three more children over and asked them to kneel down and kowtow to Xiao Zheng.
Xiao Zheng pulled the children up and left without saying anything else.
On the way back, his mood was obviously much gloomier.
After a long time, he spoke, "Yang Dayong saved my life once. It was when we just left home to join the army. I was knocked unconscious by a bomb in a battle. Others thought I was dead and left me on the battlefield as a corpse. Only Yang Dayong was stubborn and thought that even if I was a corpse, he would carry me back to my hometown.
Later, he won a battle in the early Qing Dynasty, but unfortunately his face was burned, so he had to retire and go home. No one was willing to marry him. He finally managed to earn some extra money and find a wife, but he got sick again..."
An Hua pulled his hand.
Xiao Zheng sighed, "There are so many poor people who have experienced the war. I can't take care of so many. I can only selectively help a few people according to their closeness. Wife, thank you for your understanding and support."
An Hua: "Don't talk about this, we are husband and wife."
After staying in my hometown for four days, I was ready to go back.
Before leaving, Xiao Zheng said to Xiao Mancang: "Next time, just tell me if you have any problem. Don't lie to me about being critically ill. Also, if there is any problem with your body, you must tell me and can't hide it."
Xiao Mancang's face turned red and he nodded, "I understand... Well, you should pay more attention to your sister's marriage."
Xiao Zheng: “Got it.”
Xiao Tiechui said sternly, "Third brother, you can go without any worries. We will take care of your father."
Xiao Zheng: "Please, second brother."
Xiao Tiechui waved his hands quickly, "What are you talking about? Dad is still my dad, isn't it my responsibility to take care of him?"
Xiao Mancang also wanted to give all the money he had saved over the years to Xiao Zheng, but Xiao Zheng said he didn't want anything.
Finally, Xiao Mancang had no choice but to take out a big handful of banknotes and put them into An Hua's hand, saying, "Here is a dozen dollars. It's for Fang Fang to buy a dowry. I'm sorry to trouble you, my sister-in-law."
An Hua glanced at Xiao Zheng, who said helplessly, "Then take it."
An Hua took the money and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Dad. I will prepare Fang Fang's dowry properly."
Xiao Mancang smiled so much that wrinkles appeared on the corners of his eyes. He took out two red envelopes, one for An Hua and one for Dong Dong.
"Here, this is a little gift from Dad."
It is customary for a new bride to give a red envelope when she visits her husband's family. An Hua politely refused a few times, but finally accepted it.
Dong Dong said in a crisp voice: "Thank you, Grandpa. We are leaving now. I hope your family will be well."
Xiao Mancang's eyes instantly turned red at his grandson's sincere words. He hugged Dongdong and kissed him for a long time before letting them leave.
Xiao Mancang, using his crutches, walked them to the donkey cart.
Xiao Fangfang felt a lump in her throat as she watched her cousin's figure getting smaller and smaller.
She quickly wiped her eyes with her sleeve, and when she lowered her sleeve, she felt a layer of warmth on the back of her hand.
Dongdong tilted his head back, patted the back of Xiao Fangfang's hand with his little hand, and comforted her like a little adult: "Aunt, don't cry. We will come back to see grandpa when we are free."
Xiao Fangfang burst into laughter and took Dongdong into her arms.
But after a while, the smile on her lips became bitter again.
After she leaves, she will rarely have the chance to come back. I wonder how many times she can see her father...
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