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Chapter 73 Your Father Has Arrived

Xu Dazhuang dared not ask any more questions. Although his master now called him uncle, he understood his own status.

When the two arrived at the Xu family home, Zhou was overjoyed to see her daughter. "Mingxian, Mingxian, what brings you here? Has something happened at home?"

It's not that Zhou is overly pessimistic; it's just that once a daughter-in-law marries into the family, she can't just go out, let alone casually return to her parents' home. Her daughter has been coming back quite frequently.

“Mother, everything is fine at home. My husband has come to the county to consult a doctor and will be gone for a few days. Mother-in-law asked me to come with him and we can go back together later.”

"Oh, that's wonderful!" Zhou was delighted and pulled Du Mingxian's hand to go inside.

Du Mingxian turned to Xu Dazhuang and said, "Uncle, I have some things in my car. Could you please take them?"

Xu Dazhuang quickly waved his hand and turned to get his things.

Xu Tingting was also happy to see Du Mingxian. "Cousin, you've finally come! Auntie hasn't been able to eat or sleep lately. Please try to comfort her."

Du Mingxian looked at Zhou Shi, who smiled awkwardly, "That's not true."

At this moment, Old Mrs. Xu slowly walked out of the house. Her tone was calm and she seemed to be in much better health. "You're so idle, thinking about all sorts of things all day long. You really should have a good talk with your mother."

"Okay, Grandma, how are you feeling?" Du Mingxian asked with concern.

"I feel much better. Come in and have a seat."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xu Dazhuang had already disappeared. Xu Tingting was busy in the courtyard. Zhou wanted to help, but Old Mrs. Xu wouldn't allow it, so she let the mother and daughter talk.

Du Mingxian noticed that Zhou was preoccupied. "Mother, has something happened?"

"Your father is here."

"what?"

Du Youtian was also injured, yet he managed to find the county and accurately locate his mother in such a short time. This is suspicious.

Zhou explained, "That day, your cousin and I went to the market to buy groceries and ran into your father."

What is he doing in the county?

“He said he came specifically to find me.” Zhou’s eyes were complicated. “He even begged me to go back, and said he knew he was wrong.”

Du Mingxian frowned deeply. "Mother, what are you thinking?"

"Of course I can't go back with him. Your cousin scolded him and drove him away. But your cousin's reputation is probably ruined. It was Mother who ruined your cousin."

"Mom, it's okay. I'll find a way to make it up to my cousin later."

Zhou nodded gently, holding Du Mingxian's hand tightly. "Your grandmother is much better now. There are only a few people in the family. You know about your uncle's situation. I was thinking of going out to find some work, but they all refuse."

"Mother, men will take care of making money."

“Mingxian, your mother came back after the divorce and has been staying at her parents’ house all the time, doing nothing. Your mother is not at ease with this.”

“Then I’ll try to find something for my uncle to do. Mom will also help with the housework. My cousin is still a child, and Grandma is sick and needs someone to take care of her. All of this will keep Mom busy.”

What kind of work can you find for your uncle?

Du Mingxian wanted to say that there were plenty of ways, but seeing Zhou's expression, she said, "Mother, how about I look around the streets these next couple of days to see if there's any business we can do? If so, how about you two start a business together?"

"Okay." Zhou was very happy. She felt uneasy because she had nothing to do all day.

"Okay, I'll go out and wander around the streets in the next couple of days."

"Your mother-in-law agreed to your coming to the county; she's such a good person."

"My mother-in-law is a good person."

Before Zhou could say anything more, Old Mrs. Xu's laughter came from outside. The two got up and went outside, where they saw a middle-aged man carrying an old hen.

"Aunt Xu, I'm saving this for you to help you recover."

"Really, you don't need it. Take it back quickly."

The middle-aged man was very stubborn. "If my aunt doesn't leave her things behind, my mother will definitely scold me when we get back. This time, it's all thanks to Brother Xu that my mother is safe."

“We’re neighbors, it’s just a small favor, why would you bring a chicken over?”

"It's worth it, Auntie, please stay."

Grandma Xu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alright, then leave the chicken here. My granddaughter is coming over today and brought a pheasant and a rabbit. You can take one of each home; wild game is hard to find."

"How can that be? How can I trade one chicken for a pheasant or a rabbit? Auntie, I have the chicken here. I have something to do at home, so I'll have to go back now."

Du Mingxian and Zhou Shi overheard this conversation as they came out. The man, dressed in shorts with several patches on his clothes, had a slightly naive smile and looked quite energetic.

As they left, they glanced back at them, as if to see...mother?

Something's up.

After the middle-aged man left, Old Mrs. Xu sighed, "When I get home, I'll cook dinner and send a bowl of meat over."

“Okay, Mother, I’ll deliver it in a bit.” Xu Dazhuang agreed, and was chopping firewood in the yard at the moment.

Du Mingxian stared in disbelief. Zhou said, "Then I'll go cook and make it early so my brother can deliver it."

"it is good."

Du Mingxian didn't rush to cook; instead, she sat down next to Old Mrs. Xu in the courtyard and asked, "Are you feeling any better, Grandma?"

"I'm much better now. I'm so grateful to have met you, otherwise I would have been dead."

"It's fate that brought us together."

Grandma Xu glanced at Du Mingxian and smiled, "Your mother is at home, so don't worry. It's just that your father came looking for you the other day; there must be someone helping you behind the scenes."

Before Du Mingxian could speak, Old Madam Xu continued, "Your uncle told us about the situation over there. Since he was injured, how could he have found your mother so accurately? The fact that he could find her proves that there was a scheme behind it."

Du Mingxian stared blankly at Old Mrs. Xu. This old lady seemed to be no ordinary old lady. Just sitting in the courtyard, she had an aura that was impossible to ignore.

"Grandma, I understand. I'll look into it when I get back."

"Well, I'll try my best to keep your mother from going out these days. If your father dares to come knocking again, I'll have your uncle beat him up."

"it is good."

The meal was ready, a small bowl filled to the brim with meat. Xu Dazhuang delivered it over and quickly returned with a smile, saying, "They didn't want it, but I insisted on putting it down and left."

Grandma Xu nodded slightly. "Wash your hands and eat."

Du Mingxian glanced at Old Lady Xu again.

After everyone was seated, Grandma Xu nodded and said, "Let's eat." Only then did they pick up their chopsticks.

Zhou immediately placed a piece of meat on Du Mingxian's plate, saying, "Mingxian, eat quickly."

Du Mingxian also placed a piece of food on Zhou's plate, saying, "Mother, you eat."

During the meal, Du Mingxian had observed that Grandma Xu ate very slowly, elegantly, and politely; her table manners seemed to be ingrained in her bones. Xu Tingting was better than the average rural girl, but not as good as Grandma Xu.

This puzzled her greatly. If the two were grandmother and granddaughter, it was impossible for Old Mrs. Xu to have raised someone like Xu Tingting.

Xu Dazhuang was no good; he was a rough guy who made noise while eating.

Perhaps Xu Dazhuang ate too fast, because Grandma Xu didn't forget to remind him, "Dazhuang, eat slowly, no rush."