Chapter 475: Li Ming and Qian Niang Argue

All right, Brother Jianqiang, as for that villa, I'll keep it for you; just say the word when you need it." Hou Laoban said with a beaming smile.

Gazing at Hou Laoban's smiling face, I again recalled Hou Laoban's appearance in Shi Yong's phone.

Sigh, wait for Shi Yong to return, then let Shi Yong and Hou Laoban properly discuss the story of that little film.

I then shook hands with Hou Laoban and quickly went upstairs.

Upon reaching the floor where I live,

I hadn't yet returned to my room,

when I heard the sound of an argument,

As soon as I heard it was Qian Niang and Li Ming arguing about something,

I hurried into the room.

Xiao Long was in the middle trying to mediate,

"Dad, can you say a couple less? We've just come back."

Li Ming shouted, "Mom, what did I say wrong that you're criticizing me?"

"I just want to go upstairs and report how things are."

"Am I wrong? Honestly."

I quickly said, "What's going on with Li Ming, why is his voice so loud when speaking to Mom?"

Qian Niang saw me come in,

tears immediately streamed down,

"Er Hai, you've come; this time I'm in Zaocheng, I don't want to stay in Xin Cheng anymore. I want to go back to Niushiling."

"Please take me back to Niushiling."

"Mom, what's wrong, why go back to Niushiling? The houses there are old and dilapidated, no one's lived there for so long. Wait a bit, let me finish things here first."

"I promised you, I'll definitely do it. Mom, don't cry; when you cry, I want to cry too." I comforted Qian Niang.

"What's the use of crying? Honestly, those things were originally mine; I want them back—what do you mean by stopping me?"

"Those are all my houses."

"I've worked so hard for years; why shouldn't they be returned to me?"

"I was doing fine as Bureau Chief—why did they pull me down? This matter needs an explanation." Li Ming continued to say angrily.

Qian Niang was also very angry at this moment,

"Li Ming, just keep making a fuss—didn't your brother say he's thinking of a way? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Have you considered who saved you when things went wrong?"

"What are you complaining about?"

"If you can't be an official, it's your brother's fault, right? Li Ming, how can you act like this?"

Qian Niang's words made my heart ache instantly.

The reason Li Ming and Qian Niang were arguing,

was that after Li Ming was arrested, he blamed me for it.

"Dad, my great-uncle, at the time to save you, how much effort was spent. You don't know?" Xiao Long also said beside him about Li Ming.

Li Ming then became even angrier,

"What do you know?"

"Anyway, I must be reinstated as an official; otherwise this matter won't be resolved."

After saying that, Li Ming wanted to walk out of the room.

At that moment, Qian Niang grabbed Li Ming's hand,

"Li Ming, why won't you stop? We people are able to live safely—this is already a blessing from the Bodhisattva."

"What's the point of you being that official? I worry about you every day, my heart in my throat."

"Li Ming, stop making a fuss."

"Who do you think you're answering to?"

"Can't you just listen to Mom's one sentence?"

"Do you have to be a leader?"

"From now on, our family will live together, with food and drink assured—what else do you want?"

Li Ming, however, shook off Qian Niang's hand.

Then he strode out of the room.

Qian Niang could only say through tears: "Go on making a fuss; if you go back in, no one will save you."

I could only comfort Qian Niang, saying: "Qian Niang, don't cry. I'll think of a way for Li Ming's matter—to get him reinstated as an official."

Upon hearing me say that, Qian Niang became even more anxious,

"Jianqiang, I beg you here, kneel down and kowtow to you—will that do? Don't let Li Ming become an official."

"Why am I arguing with him? It's just that since he came back, he's been insisting on going to the higher-ups, constantly contacting his former colleagues."

"No matter how I advise him, he won't listen."

"I just don't understand what's the point of that official position."

"Do you have to be one?"

"If you don't become one, can't you live your life?"

"It was hard enough to get out of there,"

"return to Zaocheng and live a peaceful life—wouldn't that be nice?"

"Jianqiang, if you listen to Mom, don't pursue this matter."

He came down from above; that's his destiny. If it's not in his destiny, don't force it.

No matter how much property, I've said not to take others', yet you still won't listen.

How much can we possibly afford to live?

Li Ming has changed.

He's changed so much that even his mother doesn't recognize him.

Xiao Long quickly handed Qian Niang a tissue and wiped her tears.

I signaled Xiao Long to close the door.

Xiao Long closed the room's door.

I said to Qian Niang, 'Mom, Li Ming losing his temper is normal; those who have been officials all have an official addiction. They are already above ordinary people. If they fall again from above, it will be difficult.'

Li Ming brother's situation this time is my responsibility.

It's me who got him involved.

I know what to do about his matter.

Mom, it would be best if Li Ming brother could be reinstated; if he can't, then it's only fate.

Qian Niang had already stopped crying by then.

Looking at me, she said, 'This Li Ming, since leaving Qi He Kuang, has been causing trouble.'

Sigh, I can't persuade him either. Jianqiang, don't say it's your responsibility.

When something happens, it's your responsibility. Our family, from Niushiling to Lanling County,

Food, lodging, travel—who paid for all these expenses? Who bought the car?

Xiao Long, Grandma, I've lived this long and wanted to tell you the truth. Although your great-uncle is not my biological son,

But he is better than a biological son.

My expenses, our family's expenses.

How much your great-uncle has given us. You know it in your heart, but you must not learn from your dad—that's an ungrateful person.

Our family has eaten from your great-uncle's provisions; we should be grateful.

We can't blame everything on your great-uncle when something happens. Our family should face problems together, not blame each other.

I feel it's unfair. Jianqiang, you are my son.

If you say such words again today, it's your responsibility.

Then I won't have you as my son.

Qian Niang was truly angry, loudly scolding me.

Actually, what Qian Niang said is not wrong; a family together shouldn't think of complaining, but should jointly face what arises.

A family shouldn't speak as if they were two families.

Although Li Ming and I are not blood brothers, we are closer than blood brothers.

I feel Li Ming is a hundred times more important to me than Zhao Xiaoguo and Zhao Xiaohua.

Li Ming brother is not at fault; losing his temper a bit is quite normal.

After all, he once was a leader; once someone has been an official, it's hard to accept an ordinary life.

Thus, being an official really harms people.

Li Ming brother, of course he wants to return to his former life.

He also hopes to be reinstated as an official.

Easily being a leader, giving orders, making connections with the powerful.

When you're an ordinary civilian, who would want to know you, who would want to flatter you?

His complaining about me is also normal.

I can understand.

Qian Niang thinks Li Ming shouldn't complain about me.

Mother and son clash over this; I can understand that.

I can only say to Qian Niang, 'Mom, don't say more; I'll listen to you.'

We just came back; some things need to be done gradually.

Li Ming brother's feelings, I can also understand.

Qian Niang, your feelings, I also understand.

Let's stop arguing; I'll go persuade Li Ming brother in a moment.

Qian Niang, you also shouldn't be angry.

Let me tell you some good news: Xiao Long has a girlfriend. Xiao Long, you haven't told Grandma about your girlfriend, have you?

I want to deliberately change the subject so Qian Niang won't keep thinking about this.

'Yes, Grandma, I forgot to tell you—I really have a girlfriend. Her name is Fang Rui; she's one year younger than me. She used to work at the Provincial Capital hospital, and her family is from Shanghu.' Xiao Long hurriedly said.

When Qian Niang heard that her grandson had a girlfriend,

her mood immediately changed.

No matter how angry she gets, it's not as important as her grandson having a girlfriend.