Rebirth of a Village Girl

Chapter 940: 229: Great beauty! Siblings?_7

After all, that old lady didn’t have many years left to live.

Liu’s father was taken aback.

Jiu Wentang continued, "Haoshan, do you agree? If you don’t agree, then we’ll just drop the matter, and pretend that I never said this."

Liu’s father opened his mouth and said, "Our daughter is also her daughter, isn’t it too much trouble to adopt formally?"

Jiu Wentang shook her head, "It’s different, Haoshan, I’m a woman too, and I understand too well how much a woman yearns to have a child of her own. Big sister has been alone for so many years, I really feel sorry for her."

As she spoke, Jiu Wentang’s eyes reddened.

Liu’s father nodded, "Wentang, it’s thoughtful of you to consider all this. Since you agree, I have no objections either. Let’s do as you say and adopt our Xiaoru out to her."

"Mm," Jiu Wentang took a towel and wiped Liu’s father’s feet dry, "Then I’ll go and talk to Xiaoru about this now."

"Alright."

Jiu Wentang emptied the footbath, draped on a thin coat, and went to look for Liu Ru.

After hearing the news, Liu Ru was overjoyed, "Mom, are you serious? I can really be adopted by my Auntie?"

It was said that the old lady had many valuable things. If she could be adopted by her, it meant that those things would also belong to her!

Could Liu Ru be any less happy about getting something for nothing?

"It’s really possible!" Jiu Wentang nodded, "Your dad has agreed."

"Mom, thank you." Liu Ru hugged Jiu Wentang excitedly.

"You silly child, you’re being so formal with your mom?" Jiu Wentang smiled tenderly.

Having married Liu Haoshan for so many years, her greatest pride was this pair of children.

Although Liu Qi always annoyed her, children are thoughtless, and besides, he was her own flesh and blood, she wouldn’t hold it against him.

"So when can we go see my Auntie?" Liu Ru continued to ask.

Jiu Wentang said, "Your dad has already had someone check on it, we should know soon, don’t rush or you’ll spoil it."

"Mm," Liu Ru nodded, "I understand."

Jiu Wentang continued, "Xiaoru, after you meet your Auntie, you really need to temper your attitude. Your Auntie was brought up with the old society’s traditional education and likes those graceful and dignified young ladies."

"You must not clash with your Auntie, it would upset your father."

Liu Ru smiled and said, "Unless I’m crazy, I wouldn’t clash with Auntie. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of her."

"Mm, that’s good." Jiu Wentang nodded in satisfaction.

Truly a daughter she had raised herself, she understood with just a hint.

After leaving Liu Ru’s room, Liu’s father was already asleep in bed.

People become like this as they age.

Jiu Wentang slightly frowned, pulled back the covers, and lay on the other side.

The Ni Family always ate dinner late.

During the meal, Grandma Liu arrived with her cane.

Ni Cuihua quickly stood up and said, "Have you eaten? If not, come and join us. We’ve only just started."

Ni Yang got up to get some cutlery for Grandma Liu in the kitchen.

Grandma Liu stopped Ni Yang’s movement, "I’ve eaten, Yangyang, don’t fuss over me. I’ve come to have a word with you."

Ni Yang said, "Then let’s talk over here. Mom, you all keep eating, I’ll have a word with Grandma Liu."

"All right," Ni Cuihua nodded.

Ni Yang and Grandma Liu went over to the living room.

"Yangyang, did you go up and see those siblings today?" Grandma Liu asked.

After all, it concerned her own relatives, so Grandma Liu thought it over for an entire night. She felt she needed to see them at least once.

Although the name wasn’t correct...

What if, what if there were a miracle?

For decades, whenever she thought of those people, she could only sustain herself with memories.

"I’ve been there," Ni Yang nodded, telling the truth, "The parents of those two siblings came too, their mother called you ’big sister’ and said they wanted to take you back to enjoy your old age."

Grandma Liu was the person concerned, and she had the right to know the truth.

Big sister.

How many years had it been since Grandma Liu heard this address?

Ever since her younger brother and sister-in-law had passed, she hadn’t heard it...

For a moment, Grandma Liu’s eyes turned slightly red.

"Yangyang, after thinking it over, I want to see them. I’m still clear-headed now, and won’t mistake my own relatives, and if they really are my younger brother and sister-in-law, then we would miss out. Could you arrange a time for us to meet?"

She was also of quite old age now, and who knew when she might pass away; before dying, she didn’t want to leave with regrets.

Ni Yang nodded, "Sure, I’ll make another trip there tomorrow."

"Alright," Grandma Liu nodded, "Then that would trouble you, Yangyang."

Ni Yang smiled, "It’s no trouble at all, it’s what I should do. This is nothing." Ni Yang also hoped that Grandma Liu would find her relatives and then be able to enjoy her sunset years. Having been separated from her family for so many years due to the troubled times, the old lady’s life had been too hard.

The next day, Ni Yang drove to the address mentioned by Liu Father the day before.

When she arrived, Liu Qi was just about to leave the house. Seeing Ni Yang, Liu Qi said in surprise, "Comrade, why have you come!"

Ni Yang smiled slightly, "My name is Ni Yang, just call me by my name. It’s Grandma Liu who asked me to come. She would like to see you all."

Now that Grandma Liu had decided to see them, Ni Yang no longer hid her real name.

On hearing this, Liu Qi was overjoyed, "Really?"

Ni Yang nodded, "Really. Are your parents free now? If they are, come with me."

Liu Qi glanced behind Ni Yang and then asked, "Did your family’s driver bring you here?"

"I drove here myself," Ni Yang replied.

Liu Qi said, "You are amazing! My little sister can’t even drive!"

In this era, it was rare for women to drive.

Ni Yang didn’t continue the topic and then said, "Are your parents free now? If not, I can leave the address with you. If they are, I can take you there now to avoid you having trouble finding it later."

Liu Qi eagerly nodded, "Free, free! They’re free! Come inside with me, and I’ll go tell my parents right away. They’ll be very happy to hear this news!"

Ni Yang followed Liu Qi inside.

The Mansion the Liu Family lived in was extraordinarily luxurious; without certain status and position, one really couldn’t live in such a place.

The servant was very courteous and hurriedly brewed tea for Ni Yang.

Liu Qi then said, "Ni Yang, you wait here for a moment, I’ll go find my parents. They’re upstairs."

"Okay," Ni Yang nodded.

Upstairs.

Liu Father and Jiu Wentang, upon hearing the news, were very happy. They were planning to sleep in, but now they didn’t feel like sleeping anymore and quickly got dressed.

"Xiaoqi, go call your sister."

"Got it." Liu Qi went to Xiaoru’s room.

Xiaoru also changed her lazy attitude, and upon hearing that they could go to Grandma Liu’s place, she got up at once. Knowing Grandma Liu liked the delicate damsel type, she even specifically changed into the cheongsam she had bought last time.

After calling everyone, Liu Qi went downstairs, "Ni Yang, just wait a little longer, they’ll be down soon."

"Okay," Ni Yang picked up the cup and took a sip of tea.