Chapter 367: Chapter 367 Disturbance Chapter 367: Chapter 367 Disturbance Hengjian immediately got it and took the handkerchief. He walked over to Old Lady Mo, gently patted her back, and spoke softly and soothingly, “Grandmother, don’t be sad anymore. If Big Uncle can’t be relied on, you still have your grandson.”
Old Lady Mo, who had been on the verge of breaking down, felt suddenly warmed by his words. She lifted her head with tears streaming down her face and said with a sob in her voice, “My dear grandson, your grandmother has not loved you in vain.”
Mo Hengjian reached out with the handkerchief to wipe the tears from her face, saying considerately, “Your grandson knows that, for my future, you were willing to fall out with Big Uncle. I’ll always remember your profound kindness. I will certainly take good care of you in your old age, so please don’t be sad anymore.”
Old Lady Mo lifted her head, her nose red from crying. She sniffled and said to Old Master Mo with relief, “Old man, look at our grandson, how filial he is!”
“Mmm-hmm! Yes, indeed, he is very filial.” Finally, the old maid was appeased by her grandson and stopped making a fuss. Old Master Mo was also very happy, thinking that his grandson really was not bad, having such filial piety, and it was worth all the silver they had invested in raising him.
Xuexue and Big Bull had gone to the fields early in the morning to tend to the watermelon seedlings, while Madam Xie was at home packing up, getting ready to move back into their newly built house in a couple of days.
They had been living with the Li Family for almost a month.
The whole family living together, noisy and bustling every day, chatting while eating meals, made for a lively atmosphere. Aunt Li had gotten used to this way of life and enjoyed the ambiance, finding it much better than living alone, so isolated. Thus, when she heard they were moving out in a few days, she felt quite reluctant to see them go.
“Madam Xie, your house has just been built, and moving in right away isn’t good for your health, is it? Why don’t you discuss with Xuexue tonight and consider moving back later?”
Upon hearing this, Madam Xie, who was in the middle of packing, glanced over at her and knew that Old Granny Liu was reluctant to see them leave, but too embarrassed to say so outright, pretended to laugh and said, “The rent for your place is so expensive, we simply can’t afford it.”
When they first moved in, she had been distressed for quite a while upon learning that Xuexue had given Aunt Li two taels of silver for a month’s rent.
“What are you talking about? We’ve been living together for so long and you still act so formal. Wouldn’t it be right for this old maid not to take your silver?”
They had good meals every day with meat, and even without their rent, Aunt Li herself was profiting. She was well aware of this, and besides, she had genuinely grown fond of Madam Xie’s family and hoped to continue their close relationship.
“Oh! Aunt Li, you’re willing to make such a loss, that’s not like you at all!”
She couldn’t help but tease, knowing that Old Granny Liu had been lonely for too long. Now that her house had finally livened up, she genuinely wanted to retain them. Madam Xie understood this very well.
Aunt Li laughed, “Isn’t it fate that brings people together?”
Madam Xie nodded, ceased her packing, and stood up, saying with a touch of emotion, “That’s right, we are indeed fated. You see, out of all the houses in Mo Family Village, Xuexue wouldn’t rent any but set her sights on your house.”
“So, even if you move away, make sure to come visit this old maid often.”
“We will, we will, don’t worry,” Madam Xie said with a smile. After spending a month with Aunt Li, she found her different from the village gossips– blunt in speech but kind-hearted, and not one to hold grudges, just a bit reserved by nature. On the whole, she quite liked Aunt Li; being with her was at least not as troublesome as dealing with the gossipmongers in the village.