Chapter 487: Making Qian Niang Happy

Qian Niang directly refused, saying: "Er Hai, what's the point of you coming back with me? You still have important matters to attend to in Zaocheng."

I said that if one person leaves, they leave alone; none of you should see me off. If you miss me, just go to Niushiling and check on me.

Niushiling is truly my home.

"Sigh, the old man is waiting for me at home."

Hearing Qian Niang's sigh, my heart felt uneasy.

I said, "Mother, I must go back; I wouldn't feel at ease if you returned alone."

"Staying in Zaocheng also makes you unhappy; if you want to go back, I must accompany you."

I've thought about it; Li Ming and his brothers are temporarily staying in a hotel.

In a moment I'll contact Zhao Xiaohua to have him give Li Ming an apartment, so he has a place to settle. Li Ming will work under Zhao Xiaohua at Da Heng Group.

This way, you won't have to worry about anything,

"Li Ming and his brothers will have both housing and a job."

After I finished speaking,

Qian Niang looked at me and said, "Er Hai, how can I thank you?"

"Since we two met, I've been able to help you little; it's all you who have been helping us."

"Mother feels guilty inside."

"Li Ming has been acting like a jerk these days,"

"constantly thinking about the past,"

"sigh, the past is past, but he won't listen,"

"the moment I say something, he gets even angrier."

"He doesn't even want the position at Da Heng Group anymore, yet he keeps obsessing over those few apartments."

"Now being able to have a safe and happy life is better than anything; this is all thanks to the Bodhisattva's blessing."

"Going back to the days when he embezzled so much money,"

"what good is it,"

"living each day in anxiety—what meaning does it have?"

"He can't figure it out, and He Qing is just as muddle-headed."

"What can I say about this couple?"

"They won't take my advice, and you say they won't listen either."

"Mother, it's clear that now is absolutely not the time to cause trouble,"

"just as things have calmed down, they start arguing again, possibly inviting greater disaster."

"Forget it, whether it's blessing or calamity, I can't ask about it."

"As for me, I'm already over seventy; how many days do I have left? I don't want to spend them in anxiety any longer."

"What's the point of hiding everywhere?"

"Er Hai, if you want to go back with me, I agree."

"Then we mother and child will go back together to have a look."

"After all, Niushiling is where our home is."

I feel Qian Niang sees things more clearly than Li Ming; Li Ming sometimes loves to nitpick too much.

I said while speaking, "Since Mother has agreed, then it's settled—we'll leave tomorrow."

"Soon after Ru Meng and Xiao Shitou return, I'll let Ru Meng know."

"This child has never suffered hardship since childhood; I want her to experience some hardship."

"Living in a hotel every day in Zaocheng, how can she endure hardship, how can she grow?"

"Yes, Ru Meng is just too spoiled; one's own child must be properly educated, otherwise they'll end up like Li Ming—sigh, I won't mention him." Qian Niang said angrily.

Qian Niang truly was angry at Li Ming.

"No matter what, Li Ming is her son."

"I also don't feel comfortable saying anything."

I could only smile and say, "Mother, look at what you're saying—Li Ming and his brothers have become what? He's still very filial to you; it's just that these days he's gotten stuck in a rut and can't get out, but I believe he'll understand soon enough."

"What does he understand? It's all because of his wife He Qing; a man's conduct depends crucially on his wife."

"This He Qing has also changed." Qian Niang said.

Qian Niang also has opinions about her daughter-in-law He Qing. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship is truly the biggest flashpoint of conflict in the world; nobody can handle it well.

I dare not respond to Qian Niang's words,

"If I go along with Qian Niang's words, it's equivalent to saying Li Ming's wife He Qing is bad; if I don't go along, it's like picking a fight with Qian Niang."

"If Qian Niang gets picky and argues with me, bringing up every little detail of life would be even more troublesome."

I hurriedly changed the subject,

"Mother, what do you think of Xiao Long's girlfriend Fang Rui? Have you seen her? Are you satisfied?"

Upon mentioning Xiao Long's girlfriend,

Qian Niang's face showed a smile,

"Satisfied, very satisfied; the young lady is beautiful and speaks gently. Xiao Long has found such a girlfriend, and I feel reassured."

"Sigh, back then Li Ming was a decent leader, and Xiao Long was a decent match for her; now, however, I always feel Xiao Long isn't worthy of her."

"You, you've arranged work for her. What about Xiao Long having no job? Mother, the thing I worry about most now is Xiao Long's job." Qian Niang said worriedly.

"The old lady truly worries about her son, then worries about her grandson."

I laughed and said then, "Mother, you're absolutely right—I was only thinking of finding work for Fang Rui, I hadn't considered Xiao Long; if I weren't, Dean Yang could say a word and have him resign Fang Rui's job, then you wouldn't have to worry about anything."

"Er Hai, what are you saying? Nowadays it's so hard to find a job. Fang Rui has a job, being able to get into the city hospital isn't thanks to you."

"As for you, it's not that you mainly consider her because she's Xiao Long's girlfriend; otherwise, would you help her?"

"As long as those two love each other, that's enough; we don't need to worry needlessly." Qian Niang laughed and said.

"It's not needless worry; Xiao Long is my child."

"Who doesn't think for their own child?"

"As for Xiao Long's house, there's no need to worry,"

"One phone call from me can get Zhao Xiaohua to settle it; Da Heng Group doesn't lack much, just has many houses."

"The main thing is work; if Xiao Long wants to enter Da Heng Group, that's simple, but Da Heng Group is after all not a government job."

"If you want to get into a government position, you have to pass this hurdle of Tian Shi; I've only just become acquainted with Tian Shi."

"Just bringing this up with them isn't appropriate."

"Mother, let me ask Xiao Long what he thinks,"

"what kind of specific work he wants to do, then I'll think of a way."

"After hearing my words, Qian Niang let out a long breath,"

"\"Er Hai, Xiao Long having an uncle like you is his blessing. Worrying about everything for him, does Li Ming have this ability?"

"Hmph, all you know is drinking."

"If it weren't for you supporting us from behind, this Li Ming would have already been taken in."

"Saying that, I also have no worries left. I only hope Xiao Long and Fang Rui hurry up and get married." Qian Niang said happily.

"\"Mother, I know you want to hold a great-grandson; this matter must be hurried."

"I'll tell Xiao Long about it, so you won't keep being anxious."

"\"Speaking like that as an uncle, how will Fang Rui see you, Er Hai? You have no decorum at all." Qian Niang criticized me.

"I immediately laughed and said: \"Mother, I'm just joking with you, how could I say that? As for Xiao Long's work, you don't need to worry."

"Mother, that's settled; we'll return to Niushiling early tomorrow morning."

"It's just that my former house,"

"was given to Qiao Jie; if I go back to live there now, it wouldn't be appropriate, right?"

"\"Alas, Qiao Jie is also a miserable person. She was in a gang with you, you left him, later she got on good terms with the Li family for a while, but it never came to fruition."

"She finally raised Dajun to adulthood, never expecting Dajun would go to prison."

"These years Qiao Jie has devoted all her thoughts to Dajun, and this is the result."

"Alas, it's been a year since I've seen Qiao Jie; I don't know how she is. Back in Niushiling, we two mothers were closest, often chatting together."

"\"Er Hai, if you have time tomorrow, I want to go see Qiao Jie." Qian Niang looked at me and said.

"Let's go see Qiao Jie."

"Yes, Qian Niang is absolutely right; it's almost been a year, I haven't seen Qiao Jie, and I don't know how she's been."

"Dajun has gone to prison,"

"It's definitely a huge blow to Qiao Jie."

"If the godmother hadn't brought up Qiao Jie, I would have forgotten Qiao Jie altogether."

"This woman who was once the most important person in my life."

"Tomorrow I won't first return to Niushiling; I'll go see Qiao Jie first."

"See how her life has been over this past year."