There happened to be a ticket for a night train. Guan Lian's father counted on his fingers and figured he could make it if he tried, so he bought the ticket immediately.
Upon returning home, the family immediately began packing. They all deliberately used their busyness to forget what had just happened at Chen Wei's house. The daughter also needed time to reorganize, which also gave the grandson some time.
If the child calms down and understands, then everyone will be happy. But if he insists on staying here...
The elderly couple sighed silently. Forced relationships are never happy. Anyway, they would be here and could help out from time to time. If he wanted to stay with his father, then so be it.
To say something I shouldn't, it would make things a little easier for my daughter.
The timing was perfect; the family arrived at the train station just as they were starting to board. Guan Lian sat in her seat, looking out at the pitch-black night, never expecting that she would leave again so soon after returning home.
When will you come back next time? Will you come back to see your parents or to see your son? I hope Chen Wei can have some conscience and treat him well.
After all, he was her own son. Although his words hurt Guan Lian's feelings, she still hoped that he would be well here in the future.
Perhaps he'll go with her once he sees the true colors of the mother and son.
Chen Junsheng didn't find out they were all gone until the third day.
Yang Chunhua's facial injury hadn't healed yet, but that day she cooked at home and took the initiative to fry two eggs for Xiaosheng. When she saw him, her eyes lit up with a smile, just like any kind grandmother in the outside world.
Chen Junsheng's anxiety gradually dissipated in her unprecedentedly gentle attitude.
"Your grandma and dad wouldn't eat these, so you can have both of these eggs."
After hearing this, he lowered his eyes and looked at the two golden fried eggs on top of the rice. After thinking for a moment, he picked them up and put them on his plate.
"Milk, you eat it, you need to recover."
Yang Chunhua was even happier when she heard this. Look at her, what a sensible child! Without any hesitation, she simply took both fried eggs.
"Oh, you're so filial and know how to care for your grandmother. It's no wonder she loved you so much."
She needs to heal the injuries on her face first, so that she can take good care of the father and son. Besides, this is also a way for the child to show his love and care for her.
After finishing his meal, he was immediately sent downstairs to play with his friends, while he took his bowl to the washroom to wash it. Ever since Guan Lian came to make a scene, everyone in the building had seen Yang Chunhua being beaten so badly that she didn't dare to fight back. They knew that she was just a paper tiger, all bark and no bite.
In addition, everyone felt more sorry for A-Lian and got along better with her. When they saw Yang Chunhua, they all rolled their eyes at her and whispered to her, deliberately not controlling their volume.
"Oh dear, did you see that just now? She was smiling so kindly at the child. I remember when Xiao Liang had just learned to walk, she came back from outside and suddenly tripped the little child in front of her, making Xiao Liang's chin bleed."
"Who could forget that? People who didn't know better would think she was a stepmother."
"That's right, the things that Ah Lian bought for the two children, she shamelessly snatched and ate them."
She's done so many outrageous things over the years, it would take days and nights to recount them all. You'd think that wasn't her grandson.
So this person, who never puts on airs in front of others, is now treating me so well. Who would believe that?
She's just trying to fool the child because he's still young. If you don't believe me, just wait and see how many days she can keep up this act.
Enraged, Yang Chunhua smashed the bowl in the sink and spat, "You bunch of busybodies! What business is it of yours what happens in our family? If you keep babbling, I'll beat your mouths off!"
"...Come on, why don't you take a look in the mirror and see whose mouth has been punched crooked?"
If you're so capable, why couldn't you be beaten by Guan Lian?
Everyone immediately covered their mouths and started laughing, while Yang Chunhua was so angry that she blew her nose and glared.
As soon as Chen Junsheng went downstairs, his downstairs neighbor looked behind him and, not seeing Yang Chunhua, immediately pulled him into his own home.
“…Young man, don’t be fooled by your grandma. Listen to Grandma Chen. Go to your maternal grandparents’ house tomorrow. In a couple of days, you and your mother should buy tickets and head to the Northeast. Don’t come back.”
He stood there without saying a word. Several neighbors gathered around and told him about what Yang Chunhua had done in the past. Finally, he sighed.
"Silly child, your mother won't really be angry with you. Go and apologize to her."
Chen Junsheng picked at his fingers, looked down at his toes, and thought that he hadn't done anything wrong. He really didn't want to go to Northeast China with his mother. The only mistake he made was talking about her and that uncle from the night school.
"Have you heard... Hey, young man, you're here too? Your mom took your grandparents to Northeast China for the New Year."
"Gone?"
The neighbors were all surprised. They had finally come back, but he left again so soon. They all glanced at Xiao Sheng, who was standing there dumbfounded.
"It seems they left the night they arrived here. They bought their train tickets overnight. The whole family left in such a hurry that they didn't even have time to say goodbye to their neighbors. It was only later that everyone found out."
"Isn't Xiao Liang still staying over there? Go and keep him company."
Although spending the Spring Festival in another place sounds a bit unbelievable, given their family's situation and Xiao Liang's presence alone in Northeast China, it seemed reasonable, and everyone quickly accepted it.
After chatting for several minutes, I realized that the young man who was originally standing next to me was gone.
After washing the dishes, Yang Chunhua hummed a song as she planned to go outside to buy some snacks, and also to pick some up for her grandson. Just as she took out her money, she saw her grandson walk in from outside with his head down.
"What's wrong?"
Chen Junsheng felt a little depressed when he heard the news that his mother and grandmother had passed away. He had made the decision to stay at his father's house, so it was none of his business where his mother and grandmother went.
But he couldn't understand why his mother wouldn't even try to persuade him to come over and ask again.
Just because he refused once and said something wrong, she could be so heartless as to leave him here alone. He's so young and has never spent Chinese New Year away from his mother before.
People are always so hypocritical, applying different standards to themselves and others. He had already made his decision, but he still hoped that his mother could persuade him to stay.
Now that his mother has so easily accepted his request, it makes him feel uneasy.
Yang Chunhua was in a good mood and asked him several times in a gentle voice, but Chen Junsheng kept his head down and didn't say a word. Later, he got bored and his face darkened. After a while, he forced a smile. If he didn't want to talk, then he wouldn't. There were still a lot of things to do outside.
Before leaving, she turned back and reminded him, "If your mother comes looking for you, don't pay any attention to her. Don't let her bribe you. You're all Grandma and Dad have left. Don't abandon us."
Soon he was all alone at home. Chen Junsheng sat at the table, feeling somewhat lost. The house was empty.
Her son didn't give her much money, and Yang Chunhua had no interest in preparing for the New Year. The house was just like any other day, with no festive atmosphere at all.
Chen Junsheng looked inside and his eyes reddened silently. If his mother were here, even if they were broke, at least there would be bright red paper-cut window decorations on the windows, and his mother would try her best to cook them a meal of meat.
He's going to spend a New Year without any festive atmosphere here, while his mother is going to stay with his brother.
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