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Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Going to Kyoto
Xiaohui’s shameful actions have now made our family the laughing stock of everyone. The reputation that my elder brother had earned through his hard work and persistence has been completely ruined by Xiaohui.
Every time I think about Xiaohui eloping and secretly getting a marriage certificate with someone, I tremble with anger.
Tong Yao softly said, "Mom might be feeling sorry for Xiaohui! I’m not sure. She’s now asking me to find a house. I can’t dodge this anymore. I’ll discuss it with your brother tonight to see what he thinks."
Zhang Lijuan, who was listening to their conversation, chimed in, "Our mom is doing this on purpose, right? She knows I’m about to give birth and I need someone with me, and Boyi needs to manage the milk tea shop. But she insists on going to Kyoto. It’s clear that a daughter-in-law can’t rival her own daughter’s love. Xiaohui has uncles and aunts there, what’s the point in her going there?"
Everyone seems eager to visit their house. Aren’t they afraid of being burdensome?
Si Boyi listened to Zhang Lijuan’s complaints without saying a word. Even he felt that it was inappropriate for his mother to go to Kyoto at this point. Zhang Lijuan had been gaining weight heavily recently and couldn’t sleep well at night. She was panting while walking and needed someone to accompany her.
Tong Yao faintly heard Zhang Lijuan’s words, and suggested, "Let’s do this! You guys should call back home and persuade mom. I’ll talk to Ahchen tonight to see what he thinks."
"Okay."
Si Boyi also felt there was no other option. If his elder brother agreed that their mother should go, he would have nothing to say. He could only persuade his mother to return soon, without staying in Kyoto too long.
She should at least return before Zhang Lijuan gives birth.
Seeing Si Boyi hanging up the call, Zhang Lijuan became more outspoken. She scowled and said, "Si Boyi, what’s your mother’s intention? I’m about to give birth and she’s deliberately avoiding this. Isn’t the child I’m carrying a member of your Si family? With Xiaohui’s shameful deeds, everyone is looking down on us. Yet, she’s still rushing over there. Once Song Yu spills the beans to the Song Family, they will humiliate us and trample on our dignity, right?"
Although what Zhang Lijuan said wasn’t pleasant, it wasn’t without reason.
However, Lin Fengying is his mother. Over these years, she had brought them up with great difficulty. A mother’s love for her daughter is understandable. Si Boyi said solemnly, "You getting angry while pregnant is not good for the baby. Don’t be angry all the time. Even if mom goes, she will return before you give birth. If mom doesn’t come back, I can afford a nanny for you. Our family is already in chaos, so don’t make things worse."
Hiring a nanny?
In the village, let alone in the city, not many families can afford to hire a nanny unless they are quite wealthy.
If Si Boyi really gets her a nanny, who knows how many relatives and friends will be envious of her.
Zhang Lijuan’s mood suddenly improved, "You just promised, you can’t go back on your words later."
"I won’t go back.", as long as Zhang Lijuan stops causing trouble, he doesn’t mind hiring a nanny. Peace in the family leads to success in everything, "I’ll call mom, and you stop saying useless things."
"Got it! You make your call, and I’ll keep quiet." With Si Boyi’s assurance, Zhang Lijuan obediently kept her mouth shut.
Who knew that after Si Boyi called home for a long time, no one answered. He thought Lin Fengying had gone out. But unexpectedly, Lin Fengying suddenly showed up at the shop with bags in her hand around four in the afternoon.
"Mom, why did you suddenly come without notifying us in advance? Nobody answered the phone at home. We were worried that something had happened."
Seeing Lin Fengying sweating heavily and her face as red as a hawthorn, worried she might have a heatstroke, Si Boyi quickly pointed the fan towards her.
After Lin Fengying cooled down a bit, she said, "There’s nothing urgent at home, and I feel restless staying there. I have been having nightmares recently about Xiaohui having an accident. I am not at peace and want to go to Kyoto to take care of her for a few days."
Although a nanny has been arranged, Zhang Lijuan still felt upset and rolled her eyes when she heard Lin Fengying’s words, "Mom, I’m about to give birth soon, it is not appropriate for you to go to Kyoto now, right? Additionally, what Xiaohui did was so shameful. Our family going after her will only give people more gossip fodder."
"Why are you talking nonsense again?" Si Boyi glared at Zhang Lijuan, but he did have some objections to Lin Fengying’s plan to go to Kyoto.
"Mom, Xiaohui is being cared for by her uncles, aunts, and Song Yu. My sister-in-law said that Xiaohui is very comfortable there and there’s no need for us to worry."
"Exactly." Zhang Lijuan echoed in a sarcastic tone, "Miscarriage isn’t a severe illness. All she needs to do is rest and take care of her health. If needed, we can hire ten or eight nannies to look after her."
Lin Fengying felt uncomfortable hearing her son and daughter-in-law’s words. She thought it was alright for Zhang Lijuan to make these remarks without caring for Xiaohui, but how could her son be so heartless? Xiaohui is his sister after all!
Thinking of this, Lin Fengying said softly, "Xiaohui did do wrong, but she is still my daughter, a part of me. No matter how many people are there to take care of her, the love of a brother and a mother cannot be replaced. Family ties cannot be severed. When your father passed away, Xiaohui was still young and didn’t understand anything. She has endured hardships all these years. Can you bear to see her wander alone in the outside world without nobody to care for or ask about her?"
Talking about this, Lin Fengying started crying. Seeing her tears, Si Boyi instantly softened.
With teary eyes, he said, "Mom, don’t cry! If you want to see Xiaohui, then go see her! I was just saying that there were people taking care of her, not that you shouldn’t go."
Let her go to see Xiaohui as long as it makes her happy!
Anyway, the reputation of the Si family has already been spoiled.
Zhang Lijuan held her face without uttering a word, her heart filled with mockery. In her opinion, Lin Fengying’s desire to go to Kyoto had nothing to do with wanting to see her daughter.
She had heard about the affairs of the Si family since she was young. Although no one had mentioned it in recent years, it doesn’t mean that everyone had forgotten. A while ago, when they found out about the younger uncle, Chen Jinlan brought up the past about Lin Fengying and Si Weimin again. Whatever she said wasn’t pleasant.
They say Xiaohui resembles Si Weimin as if they were both carved from the same mold. Even if they don’t look exactly alike, they share a striking resemblance. Everyone understands the implications behind this very clearly.
Just because the younger generation doesn’t know, doesn’t mean the older ones have forgotten.
Lin Fengying wanted to rekindle her old romance.
Wait and see! It won’t be long before she returns with a dejected face. The wife the younger uncle found is a local from Kyoto, who is beautiful, young, and educated. Lin Fengying doesn’t even qualify to tie her shoelaces. She wants to reclaim her man, but going there would only result in public humiliation.
Lin Fengying noticed something was amiss with the way Zhang Lijuan was looking at her, which made her feel guilty. She wiped away her tears and said to her son, "You go ahead and book a seat for me on tomorrow morning’s bus. I’ll stay here and help."
"..."
Si Boyi suddenly felt regretful. His elder brother hasn’t responded yet, why did he agree so impulsively?
Seeing Lin Fengying’s tear-streaked face, he feared she might break down and cry again. Si Boyi had to summon up the courage to go and buy the bus ticket.
