Chapter 177: Good News
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Mei Lian added, “Actually, it’s not a bad thing for Mom to create trouble for Ye Ling. ”
Ma Biao looked puzzled. How could this be a good thing?
Mei Lian smiled and explained, “Think about it. If Mom causes a scene at the pharmacy, and they’re forced to pay, they will likely find someone to take the blame. Moreover, considering that Ye Ling saw Ah Hui before her death, she might end up losing her job as the pharmacy administrator.”
Upon hearing Mei Lian’s words, Ma Biao became anxious and thought, “Is Ye
Ling losing her job?”
How could that be considered a good thing? Was his sister-in-law’s mind also affected?
“Don’t worry,” Mei Lian reassured Ma Biao. “Think about it, Ye Ling is a pharmacy administrator. Such a good job, and she’s beautiful. How can she lack suitors? If you like such a woman, do you think you’ll have a chance?”
Mei Lian’s words were like a splash of cold water on Ma Biao’s head, leaving his expression somewhat stiff.
Mei Lian sighed and continued, “However, if Ye Ling loses her job, the situation might change. Causing harm to life will have consequences, and she might face serious repercussions. Finding another job might become difficult for her. In that case, fewer people would pursue her. Wouldn’t your chances increase?”
Ma Biao listened in amazement. This was a perspective he had never considered.
Why did what seemed like a terrible situation turn out to be a good thing after his sister-in-law explained it?
Despite this, the thought of Ye Ling losing her job due to his family’s actions made Ma Biao feel guilty. He worried about one thing, if his mother caused trouble for Ye Ling, would Ye Ling end up hating him?
Mei Lian, sensing Ma Biao’s concerns, reassured him, “Your mom is like that. Ye Ling will probably resent her. So, treat Ye Ling well and make her accept you. Don’t worry, women are compassionate. What your mom does has nothing to do with you. Tomorrow, I’ll go to the pharmacy with Mom. You don’t need to come. Find a temporary job in town for a few days and pretend you’re unaware of this.”
Ma Biao hesitated, “Is that okay?”
Girls her age yearn for a sweet relationship. Be kind to her, and things will work out. When I was dating your brother, his kindness won me over,” Mei Lian said with a smile.
“Okay, I understand. Sister-in-law, thank you so much for sharing all this with me.” Ma Biao looked at Mei Lian gratefully.
“We’re all family. Saying thank you makes it seem like we’re strangers. How about this? Go back to your room, pack your things, and leave before dawn. I’ll handle explaining things to Mom.”
“Sure, I appreciate your help, sister-in-law. Also, when the money comes in, make sure to give Ah Hui a proper burial and get a good-quality coffin,” Ma Biao said.
After returning to his room and grabbing a change of clothes, Ma Biao left the house before dawn.
Aunt Mei slept until almost eight o’clock. Mei Lian had breakfast ready. During the meal, Aunt Mei frowned and asked, “Where is he?”
“I don’t know. Maybe the argument yesterday upset him, and he went out to clear his mind?” Mei Lian also looked puzzled.
Aunt Mei snorted. “Unhappy? I’m doing all this for his good. I spent so much treating Ah Hui. If I don’t seize this opportunity to ask the pharmacy for compensation after her death, how can he get married in the future? This little troublemaker truly doesn’t understand my good intentions.”
Mei Lian listened with a faint smile, but her eyes showed no amusement. “Yes, Ma Biao is still young. He’ll come to understand that you’re doing this for his benefit.”
Aunt Mei put down her chopsticks in distress and complained, “If that rascal leaves, I’ll have to find someone else to carry the body to the pharmacy. It means spending more money.”
It required two people to carry the body, and Aunt Mei had no intention of doing it herself. Initially, she thought of wrapping the body in a straw mat and having Ma Biao and Mei Lian carry it to the pharmacy entrance. Now, it seemed she would have to hire someone.
As noon approached, the person Aunt Mei hired casually placed the thin and small Ah Hui on the straw mat in the woodshed. Then, he rolled up the straw mat. Afterward, Aunt Mei went to the kitchen to fetch an iron basin and an iron spoon..