Reborn 1980: Good Wife Gets Rich and Busy

Chapter 88
Xue Ling was indeed very sleepy. She stepped up her efforts these days and planned to finish the columns for the next three weeks in advance.

The doctor at the First Hospital of the provincial capital said that the dry and cold weather is better for wound healing, so they suggest that they should not delay until next spring, and take the father-in-law to the provincial capital as soon as possible.

The mother-in-law is illiterate and can't understand standard Mandarin, so it's better to stay and watch my sister-in-law.

The doctor said that it will take at least half a month and two weeks for the examination and surgery.

She thought that her father-in-law had to take turns to take care of him, and she couldn't let brother Yuan spend half a month alone, it would be better for her to go with him.

The task of her English column is not heavy, but she has to do four weeks of work a week, which is suddenly much more arduous.

In addition, the English book needs to be translated quickly if it is to be published and printed after the Chinese New Year.

People are too busy to get tired easily, especially mental work, which requires her to maintain a good mental state.

She turned the alarm clock, set it for 06:30, and promptly fell asleep again.

The alarm clock rang, and she quickly got up, put on a sweater and coat, folded the quilt, and then went downstairs with a hot water bottle to brush her teeth and wash her face.

Brother Yuan hasn't come back yet, she is waiting for him while boiling hot water in the kitchen.

The sky is already bright, it is clear outside, and there is still a glimmer of sunshine.

Xue Ling wasn't too worried, because Lin Cong was a showman, and Brother Yuan was so strong and tall that he could be knocked down with a single punch.

She had reminded him last night not to act harshly. He was a measured person, so she was not worried.

When the water boiled, she put all the hot water into the kettle.

At this time, a voice came from outside: "A Yuan! Ling Ling! A Yuan! Ling Ling!"

what? !

Isn't this the voice of my mother-in-law? !

Xue Ling quickly opened the door, hurried out, and opened the outer door.

At the entrance of the alley, I saw an old woman wrapped in a worn-out cotton jacket, shouting and looking around.

"Mom!" Xue Ling shouted as he rushed over.

Liu Ying hurriedly turned her head, saw that it was Xue Ling, and burst out laughing.

"Ling Ling! Great! Finally found it! I heard A Yuan said that you are in the middle of Songming Road. We searched around and asked many people, and finally found it!"

Then, she hurriedly waved back.

"Changbo! This way! Over here!"

Xue Ling ran over and took the old man's hand, it was red and cold.

"How did you come?"

At this time, an old donkey came to the alley!

She saw the kind and honest old man Changbo, whom she had met twice, driving the donkey, and sitting behind him was Cheng Muhai wrapped in an old padded jacket, wearing a hat, his face flushed from the cold.

"Dad!" Xue Ling exclaimed.

Cheng Muhai's complexion was a little pale, and his whole body trembled slightly. The moment he saw her, he still tried his best to squeeze his smile away, and smiled kindly at her.

Xue Ling quickly helped the old man get out of the car, led the donkey cart into the yard, and led the three old men into the house to drink water.

Then, she hurried upstairs, took the heater down, and quickly plugged it in the corner of the kitchen, blowing hot air on the three of them.

After Cheng Muhai drank water, his complexion became slightly better. "We set off here before dawn. Fortunately, Ayuan told his mother the address before, otherwise the county is so big and the roads seem to be almost the same, we wouldn't know how to find it."

Liu Ying gave a low smile and said, "Fortunately, Changbo has a donkey cart. He often goes to the city to sell vegetables, so he is quite familiar with the city. We haven't been here for many years. The city has changed a lot, and the sky is still dark. It will definitely be confusing."

Xue Ling turned on the hot air to the maximum and poured them another cup of hot water.

"Don't worry, let's warm up before talking."

Chang Bo looked at the heater with surprise in his cloudy old eyes.

"This thing looks so beautiful! It can blow hot wind! Isn't this a fan?"

Xue Ling briefly explained the origin of this heater, explaining: "I picked it up by mail last evening. The one I gave to my parents is still in the packaging box."

Chang Bo said "Wow!", and said with a smile: "It's different to have a good in-laws! Look, even things for heating are given away! It's still a thing for foreigners!"

Cheng Muhai smiled and said: "Old Xue is too polite. Lingling, remember to thank your parents for me."

Liu Ying handed Xue Ling a small basket of radishes on the donkey cart.

"I'll bring you some. There's a lot at home and we can't finish it. I came in a hurry and didn't know what to bring, so I just grabbed some from the cellar."

Xue Ling thanked him and took it, guessing in his heart that something really happened at home.

Cheng Muhai lowered his face and looked towards the second floor.

"Lingling, where is Ah Yuan? Has he gone to work?"

Xue Ling's eyes moved slightly, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

"...He didn't go to work, and it's not time for work. Dad, why did you come so early in the morning? Did something happen at home?"

Cheng Muhai and Liu Ying looked at each other with serious expressions and anger in their eyes.

Chang Bo on the side seemed to have understood the inside story, so he quickly explained to her.

"Yesterday morning, Miss Fang went to the market to find me, and asked me to take her home with her. The heavy snow has blocked the road these days, and I haven't been to the city for a long time. It was the first time yesterday. The station didn't leave for Chengjia Village these days. I guessed that she had some business to go home, so I immediately agreed. I sold the things to the grocery store and took her back with me. The donkey walked slowly and didn’t arrive home until noon.”

Chang Bo put down the bowl and looked at Cheng Muhai and his wife.

"Who knows, yesterday evening, Mu Hai's sister-in-law ran to my door and asked me if I had sent Miss Fang back to the city. I said no. I saw your sister-in-law running back in a panic, so I hurried to ask... It turns out that Fang The girl stole money from the family and ran away!"

what? !

Xue Ling stared in surprise and felt a sudden chill on his back!
Oops!The money she put in the house—could it be stolen too!

That's the money for my father-in-law's surgery...

Xue Ling took a deep breath and asked, "How much? Did she say anything?"

Liu Ying wiped her tears and whispered: "Amei went to our house in person a while ago and said that she would take her to the city together. She also said that you two would live together now so that it would be easier to take care of each other. I refused, and Fang girl said it was just for two or three people. It’s just a day, anyway, Amei and her brother are here, so we don’t have to worry, and then we left with Amei.”

"Her brother called and said that she is here and she is indeed staying with you, so we are relieved. Half a month has passed, but we still can't wait for her to go back. The road is blocked by heavy snow and the weather is very cold. We guess it is The road is blocked, so we can only wait."

"Until noon yesterday, she ran home suddenly. I gave her a bowl of noodles, and she stayed in the house after eating. The weather was fine in the afternoon, and your dad and I went to the field to see if the snow had melted. Some firewood just came home. Who knows... who knows..."

"Who knew that she stole all the money from the family and disappeared!" Cheng Muhai added in a deep voice.

Xue Ling frowned and asked, "How much is it?"

Liu Ying choked up: "There was still 100 yuan left from the sale of the land at the entrance of the village, and more than 100 yuan that Ah Yuan gave us at home during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The total is more than 200 yuan, and there is not a cent left. She stole everything. !"

(End of this chapter)