Chapter 671: with translation of chapter title

Hearing Qian Niang say this,

I felt Qian Niang was an extraordinary person, always kind and always thinking of others.

"Mother, you can understand me, but Li Ming brother, does not understand me. Why do we argue? It's because of this matter.

Regarding Fang Rui's family matters, I am keeping it a secret for her.

Actually, Li Ming has always had objections to the relationship between Xiao Long and Fang Rui.

As soon as Xiao Long started working in the city, Li Ming wanted him to find a wife from a family with background.

For this, I have also advised Li Ming before.

But Li Ming simply would not listen to my words.

Who would have thought, Li Ming would go to Shanghu to investigate Fang Rui's family.

Upon arriving in Shanghu, Li Ming immediately uncovered Fang Rui's background.

Xiao Long also learned of Fang Rui's background.

But Xiao Long, who loves Fang Rui deeply, accepted her family.

Xiao Long called me to explain the situation and asked me to speak again about Li Ming in between.

Not long ago, I just called Li Ming.

Li Ming then started arguing with me,

He asked me, "Do you know about Fang Rui's family matters?"

I could only admit it.

He also learned about my sponsorship of Fang Rui.

This was originally nothing.

I didn't take it to heart, and I even wanted to find an opportunity to chat with Li Ming,

to respect Xiao Long's feelings.

After all, Xiao Long is an adult and has his own choices in feelings.

Xiao Long is a good child.

Sigh, I hadn't yet gotten to persuade them about the father-son matter.

We ended up arguing right here.

Mother, Li Ming insulted me. It really hurt my heart.

He said the college students I sponsored were just kept lovers, and that even included Fang Rui.

He said my intentions were baseless,

He said after I played with them, I deliberately gave them to Xiao Long.

Mother, Li Ming is spouting nonsense and slander.

I was really furious at that moment.

If you think Xiao Long and Fang Rui are unsuitable, you can bring it up.

Why must you insult me like this,

I just can't understand."

After I finished speaking, tears kept flowing.

Upon hearing me say this,

Qian Niang directly scolded: "Li Ming, you bastard, how could you insult me like this."

Er Hai, Mother, I now understand why you hit Li Ming, you want to sever ties with him.

You want to run away from home.

No one could bear this if it happened to them.

Mother, believe me, you are not that kind of person.

This Li Ming has already changed,

become corrupt.

become unable to distinguish right from wrong.

From now on, Mother, you will no longer have this son.

"Mother, regarding the matter between me and Li Ming, you do not get involved, you pretend to know nothing."

I just don't understand why Li Ming brother would think this of me.

He thinks I have ill intentions.

Sigh, I just can't understand. Really can't understand, we've known each other for over twenty years.

What kind of person I am, he doesn't know?

Mother, do you remember? That time I got drunk, I think it was August 15th, I came to your house to drink, I got drunk and bowed to you as my foster mother,

Li Ming as brothers.

This has been over twenty years.

Mother, I truly wish to return to the past, when our family loved each other.

Qian Niang looked at me and said: "Er Hai, from the time you kowtowed and called me Mother, I have regarded you as my own child."

Li Ming is indeed my biological son, but you are considerate of my comfort and always think of me.

Even more dear than a biological son.

Li Ming being able to become Bureau Chief is not thanks to your connections.

Based on his conduct, hum, Mother knows how far he can go.

Later something happened, he resented you; Mother saw it in her eyes, felt anger in her heart. So she wanted to move out and not live with him.

You keep saying, when something happens to you, why don't you look for the cause within yourself?

You have to blame others to feel satisfied.

If Li Ming weren't greedy and didn't take anything, even a major matter would have nothing to do with him.

If the body is not upright, the shadow will be slanted.

Li Ming has gone down the wrong path, alas, there's no turning back.

This child, I know exactly what's in his heart.

You see, upon returning, you'd love to gather the whole village.

Just want to show everyone how well you're doing out there.

Actually, without you, what could Li Ming become out there?

Just being able to eat a meal is already good.

A person is ruined by not knowing contentment.

Mother, over these years praying to the Buddha for blessings, I just hope it keeps Li Ming out of trouble.

Alas, but he strikes at those closest to him.

Forget it, let's not talk about him.

Er Hai, Mother knows your heart.

Mother also understands you. Regarding the matter between Xiao Long and Fang Rui,

Let them decide for themselves.

They are adults now.

We shouldn't get involved either.

Fang Rui is a kind girl.

I can see that.

Her family background does not represent who she is.

The Buddha says, everything has a fixed number, all is predestined by fate.

Li Ming, he just meddles too much. He thinks Xiao Long still listens to him like when he was a child.

When the child grows up, neither mother nor father can control him.

He becomes more confused as he lives on.

This meal has already gone into his dog's belly. Er Hai, don't hold a grudge against him either.

His words were just blown away by the wind.

If you're broad-minded, just pretend not to hear.

One lap is not even four fingers close.

You and Li Ming have feelings of over twenty years.

No matter what, your brotherly bond remains.

Er Hai, Mother, today I've lowered my face to beg you.

After I die, I must acknowledge this brother, I must help him, otherwise he'll fare badly later.

Hearing Qian Niang say that,

What else can I say?

Mother, please don't say that. Rest assured, I've let this go. I won't quarrel with Brother Li Ming. Back then, I was also drunk and speaking nonsense.

We're good brothers; a little misunderstanding is normal.

As long as Mother understands me, I'll have a clear conscience.

Er Hai, do you still remember how, many years ago, you fell from the house on the ridge?

You also fainted from sleep, lying beside Mother.

I never expected that this time you'd faint again on the ridge and lie beside Mother. Qian Niang chattered beside me.

Mother, I certainly remember. What caused me to faint that time?

That time, it was because Hu Zheng killed the little fox. Mother, I've told you the story of the little fox; it kept me company on the mountain while I watched the construction site.

Who would have thought Hu Zheng would actually beat the little fox to death? I couldn't bear it and fell from the house under construction.

This time, when I fell on the ridge, I saw the little fox again.

It was just looking at me from ahead.

Mother, you say it's strange, right?

After Qian Niang heard me finish, she let out a long sigh.

Er Hai, it seems this little fox hasn't been reincarnated yet,

It still thinks of you.

Animals have feelings too; the Buddha forbids killing, that's the principle.

Mother, when you have a moment, chant before the Buddha to let it reincarnate well.

Er Hai,

Mother, you're already over seventy; how many more years can you stubbornly live?

To be honest, in the remaining time, I hope you all get along well.

But don't let anything else happen.

If Xiao Long and Fang Rui don't part after this turmoil,

then let them marry as soon as possible.

Once they marry, everything will be fine.

I hurriedly said, "Mother, I understand—let Xiao Long and Fang Rui decide their matter themselves."

As long as it continues, I'll take care of this wedding for them.

I guarantee you'll grow old and soon hold a great-grandchild.

Qian Niang chuckled, then rose from beside me.

Yes, Mother, that's just this little concern.

Er Hai, tomorrow I'd like to make a trip to Xin Cheng.

"What are you going to Xin Cheng for?" I asked.

"Mother, there are some things I need to make clear to Li Ming—he can't keep insulting you like this."

I'm not scolding him, nor am I trying to smooth over your feelings.

I just want to show him Mother's attitude—that I trust you. You're not that kind of person.