Chapter 133

Chapter 133

According to the plan, Liu Yizhu would come back to pick her up during his month off, so Li Mingwei started packing up her things when she was free - no more than a few pieces of clothes and socks were needed, a larger package would be enough.

"Mother, are you really not coming with me?"

Old Lady Wang tied Li Mingwei's package and shook her head. There was still more than a month before the academy's winter break ended, she couldn't leave the little bit of work she had, there were still many places at home that needed money, the more she could earn the better.

"I'm planning to stay until next year. If you're home alone, what will you do during the new year?"

Although rejected, Li Mingwei still wanted to persuade her again. This trip would take a long time, it would be hard to contact each other in between. It would still be better to live together.

Old Lady Wang said indifferently, "What's wrong with being alone? You didn't marry in yet, wasn't I alone before that?"

When her son was gone for a month, or even a year or two, she had long been used to it. When she was free, she would go next door to chat with the Zhao family, walk around outside, and time would pass quickly.

Seeing Li Mingwei unhappy, she took her hand, "You guys go ahead, don't worry about me. I'm not without people to talk to. During the new year I'll still spend it with Mr. Jin and them, Brother Hu can't cook either, I can't just let them go without food during the holidays."

"Mr. Jin has taken care of us all these years. If I just leave like this, he has to find someone new to cook. That would be too troublesome. If I stay home, I can also go eat with them when I'm free. Brother Hu isn't well-off, Mr. Jin also needs to save up money for retirement. I should help however I can."

"Mr. Jin is getting old, he has no children to take care of him. I'd worry if no one looks after him."

Li Mingwei mumbled softly, "But you're not young anymore either, we worry about you too."

Next to Brother Hu there was still Mr. Jin. She would tell her sister later, and ask her and brother-in-law to go check in on her occasionally.

"Hey!" Old Lady Wang glared at her with narrowed eyes and slapped Li Mingwei's hand, "What are you talking about, your mother is only in her forties, Mr. Jin is almost sixty. Who do you think needs more care?"

Judging by age, it should be Mr. Jin.

Seeing she couldn't persuade her, Li Mingwei thought she could only wait until Liu Yizhu came back. He always understood his mother-in-law better than her, it would be easier for him to persuade her.

The door slammed shut. Liu Yizhu almost got clipped but quickly got out of the way. He touched his nose to make sure he was fine, then knocked on the door again but didn't get any response.

Squatting next to him, Li Mingwei met his helpless gaze and shrugged - she had persuaded Old Lady Wang for days without success either. She thought he would have a way. Who knew he still got kicked out.

Liu Yizhu felt a little headache coming on, "What should we do now?"

Li Mingwei tentatively asked, "Why don't you stay and accompany Mother? I can go by myself..."

"What are you thinking!" Liu Yizhu poked her forehead. He didn't want Mother to be alone, and he couldn't leave his pregnant wife alone either.

Li Mingwei pouted. What was wrong with her going alone? Once he leaves, Lord Tang would arrange several maids and servants for her. Her days would be even better than now.

She said earnestly, "Really, think about it. Tang Jue's family is sending maids and servants over there too. I won't be alone."

Seeing Liu Yizhu staring at her with a cold expression, Li Mingwei reached out and gently stroked his cheek, "What's wrong?"

Liu Yizhu turned his head to avoid her hand and stood up, "Nothing. I'll take you to the county city first. Have you finished packing? Brother Wang should be here soon."

Wang Chunhua knew she was going to the county city. Afraid Liu Yizhu couldn't handle the luggage and take care of her alone, she still wanted to go with them and see her off. They had agreed to set off early this morning.

Not long after Liu Yizhu opened the door, they arrived as expected.

Hearing them move things, Old Lady Wang hiding in the room hurried out to help and gave them a few parting reminders before sending them off.

Seeing she hadn't packed anything, Wang Chunhua knew she still refused to go. After walking some distance away, she asked Li Mingwei, "Still no use persuading her?"

Li Mingwei nodded.

Seeing the young couple both seemed unhappy, Wang Chunhua politely coughed and smiled, "Old folks are all like this. My parents are the same - I asked them to come stay at my house for a few days, not once did they come, afraid of being a bother."

Liu Yizhu forced a smile and nodded in agreement.