Chapter 137

Chapter 137

Liu Yizhu was still thinking that when Xuexiu came back, Old Lady Wang couldn’t wait anymore. As soon as she heard the road was open, she hurriedly took off her apron and went to the Dong’s house.

Wang Chunhua had also just heard about this and wanted to find her. She bumped into Old Lady Wang on the road after walking out of her home for a little while. They eagerly held each other’s hands.

“I heard the road is open?”

“I heard it too!”

“Then let’s go take a look in the county town!”

“I was just going to find you to talk about this.”

The two women hit it off immediately, walked hand in hand strolling around town for a bit, bought some things for Li Mingwei, then each went back home to prepare and came to the county town early next morning.

Dong Shan only vaguely remembered where they had lived last time, and after so long, he lingered at the intersection for quite a while. Wang Chunhua was so anxious she kept slapping him, “Do you still remember or not!”

Dong Shan ignored her slaps and kept peering around, “I remember, I remember, didn't I already lead you here? I just can’t be sure if we should go through here, or that street over there.”

“Then what should we do!”

“You two wait here and I’ll go take a look?”

Wang Chunhua waved her hand impatiently, “Go on, go take a look, hurry up. What kind of memory is that!”

Dong Shan glanced at her. If she had such a good memory she should have led the way instead of nagging here about his bad memory!

Seeing his petty gaze, Wang Chunhua was about to give him a kick, but held back because Old Lady Wang was still next to them. She could only restrain herself for the moment, planning to settle scores when they returned.Gét latest novel chapters on nov(e)lbj/n(.)c/om

Because they had wasted time wandering around, by the time they arrived, Li Mingwei was already eating lunch. When the gateman came to report, she immediately threw down her chopsticks and went outside. The little maid quickly caught up to support her.

“Sister!”

“Sis!”

Wang Chunhua shoved what was in her hands to Dong Shan and trotted up, hugging her tightly. Then she felt something hard and let her go, “Oh dear, sorry, I forgot. Your belly has grown big already, can’t hug you like that or it’ll press on the baby.”

Old Lady Wang also stepped up quickly, touching her abdomen a little excitedly, “It’s this big already!”

“No, I wore thick clothes. Without them it’s not that big. But I’ve had the midwife check and it’s normal.”

They all lived in the back residence. Knowing that the family was going to chat, they didn’t dare come out to disturb them. With no outsiders around, Wang Chunhua could finally relax more, half leaning against the chair to catch her breath.

“This county town marketplace is quite big. I’m a bit tired from walking around.”

Li Mingwei poured her a cup of water, “Go take a rest then?”

“What rest, I’ll be fine after sitting a while. Haven’t seen you for so long, we’ve got to chat for a bit.”

Wang Chunhua opened her mouth, still not knowing where to start. Li Mingwei sat next to her and smiled, “How has Dong Lei been?”

“That rascal, before New Year’s he secretly followed your brother-in-law to go fishing by the frozen river. Stepped right into an ice hole. Your brother-in-law dragged him back and gave him a good beating. I didn’t try to stop it at all. His butt was almost beaten off.”

Li Mingwei shuddered. Brother-in-law doesn’t hit lightly. When he does, it’s serious business. Little Dong Lei sure suffered miserably!

She was still angry recalling this matter now. Rubbing her forehead she complained, “Who knows why he’s so disobedient. I told him not to go yet he sneaked off to trail behind your brother-in-law without being found out. Luckily only one leg fell in, or else...”

Otherwise they really wouldn’t have been able to save him back.

Dong Shan said at that time he vaguely heard his son’s cries. When he turned back to check he saw the boy stuck at that ice hole bawling away. Scared him out of his wits so he quickly pulled him out and brought him home.

Old Lady Wang silently took note to never let her grandson or granddaughter go near the river!

Li Mingwei suggested, “Next time if he still doesn’t learn his lesson, make Mr. Jin punish him. He’s got tough skin, not afraid of beatings. Just hates doing homework, copying texts or reciting lessons. Keeping him busy so he has no time for mischief is good.”

“Excellent idea!”

A child’s flesh is tender. Hitting too hard would still distress them. But copying books doesn’t hurt much, at worst the hand gets tired. It really is perfect.

The few were chatting merrily in the front hall, having temporarily forgotten the time. So when Liu Yizhu came back and saw them, he was startled too but just about to speak.

Old Lady Wang saw him and immediately bounced up with a slap of her thigh, “Isn’t it about time to stew the lamb soup!”

“Yes, yes! It’s so late already!”

Wang Chunhua also quickly got up and walked with her towards the back kitchen. Li Mingwei trotted after them in little steps.

Liu Yizhu...

Was nobody going to greet him?