Chapter 152

The Yu family's mother and daughter felt that they couldn't stay in the village anymore, so they planned to go out and hide for a while.

Sun Weiyu raised her chin towards the kitchen and asked her mother softly, "What about him? Are we still going to bring him along?"

Yu Hongyan shook her head decisively. "Say Mi Jianguo! Hmph! Forget it! He won't be able to do anything no matter how many times he hits us. He won't be of any use even if we go out. He will only be a burden to us! We were originally married halfway. In the past, I saw that he had a house and was strong enough to help me get by, so I reluctantly got along with him. Now that you've grown up, we don't need him anymore.

He looked up at his daughter. "What do you think?"

Sun Meiyu pursed her lips. "I say that too! I've never liked him before. He's so useless. I really don't know how you've been living with him!"

Yu Hongyan waved her hand. "What do you know? Men are easy to tease! Look at all these years, haven't I always been the one who calls the shots in this family? The money he earns is all in my hands! Mi Jianguo hasn't even been arrogant in front of us. You haven't suffered because of him either. You've always been eating well and wearing good clothes. What's there to be picky about? Now, things have changed. It's time to kick him out.

Sun Weiyu nodded vigorously. "Mom, you're right! You're still young. If we go to the city this time, maybe you'll have a third spring!"

Yu Hongyan touched her face with her hand, lowered her head, and smiled. "What spring?"

She was feeling very happy!

She had made up her mind that if there was a suitable man outside, she would immediately leave with him. If there wasn't a suitable one outside, she would still be eating Mi Jianguo's salary.

This pair of mother and daughter …

Not a single one of them was a good man.

Mi Jianguo had taken care of the mother and daughter, but in the end, he had been kicked out. He didn't even get a word of gratitude.

Yu Hongyan held her daughter's hand. "Weiyu, you're an adult now. This time, entering the city concerns your fate. There are some things that I'll tell you directly. Women, if you want to live a good life, you have to make use of what you have. You're still young and pretty, so it's more important for you to find a man with money and status. When it's time to contribute, you should contribute. When it's time to jump up, you should jump up. Don't pretend to be noble and virtuous to protect your reputation.

Do you understand? "Sun Weiyu rolled her eyes. Although she didn't reply, she felt that her mother was right. Since she wasn't a virgin anymore, she might as well give up. Finding a real" happiness "was the most important thing.

After the mother and daughter finished chatting, they started to pack their "luggage". They didn't bring any clothes. After all, they were going to "leave" in the middle of the night, so it wasn't convenient for them to carry large and small bags. They only brought along the valuable things in the house. They also secretly took away all of Mi Jianguo's savings from the past few years. They found an excuse. "Old Mi, Weiyu was frightened by the incident with Li Bubai. I'm bringing her to stay with my cousin's family for a few days."

Mi Jianguo didn't suspect anything. "Let's go then!"

Yu Hongyan even reminded him, "Old Mi, if Zhao Qiuju comes to make a fuss again, you must not admit that you've seen Li Bubai. Anyway, if you can't find his corpse, it's useless no matter where Zhao Qiuju goes to. If you tell the truth, then you're really done for. You'd better remember that you were the one who slashed Li Bubai. You were also there when he sank into the river. You'll never be able to escape responsibility."

Mi Jianguo agreed submissively. "Yes, yes, I understand."

He watched helplessly as the mother and daughter swaggered away.

At the Tang Family's mansion.

The next morning.

Mi Xiang 'er brought the offerings and joss paper she had bought to her mother's room. "Mom, I've bought everything."

Tang Xiling nodded. "Yes, leave it there."

She sighed at her daughter. "You're really stubborn. Why did you insist on staying at home? And Yun Jingting … forget it. Since things have come to this, I won't say anything more. If I say anything more, it'll just be a waste of time."

Mi Xiang 'er smiled. "You're right."

She casually told her about how Zhao Qiuju had caused a ruckus at the Yu Residence. She carefully observed Tang Xiling's expression. She saw that she had a well-thought-out plan, as though everything was within her expectations.

Mi Xiang 'er asked casually, "Mom, where did you bring Fu Bowen to yesterday? What exactly did you arrange?"

Tang Xiling said calmly, "You don't have to care so much. Anyway, I'll tell you one thing. I won't let Yu Hongyan have a good life. And the master behind her, I'll force him out sooner or later."

She changed the topic. "Help me find Mi Jianguo. Don't dawdle. I'll wait here."

Ah!

Find Mi Jianguo?

Tang Xiling had not been in contact with Mi Jianguo for so long since she came back.

Mi Xiang 'er knew that her mother was a shrewd person. She would have her own plans before doing anything. She did not ask further and simply agreed. She turned around and went to the Yu Residence.

When she entered the house, the courtyard was quiet. Mi Jianguo was squatting alone in the corner, drying chili peppers. When he heard the noise, he turned around and looked a little surprised. "Xiang 'er, why are you here?"

Mi Xiang 'er quickly glanced into the house.

Mi Jianguo was smart this time. "Ah, your mother and sister … I mean, Yu Hongyan and Weiyu went to visit their relatives. They're not at home. Why are you looking for me?"

Mi Xiang 'er nodded. "My mother wants you to go over."

Mi Jianguo immediately put down the work in his hands and rubbed his body with his big hands. He bent over and patted his pants, not daring to delay for a moment. "Let's go then!"

He followed behind Mi Xiang 'er and went straight back to the mansion.

The two of them did not speak on the way back. There was no intimacy between father and daughter at all.

When they entered the courtyard, Mi Jianguo deliberately slowed down and coughed twice in the corridor. This was probably a habit of his when he was a servant in the past. When he was about to meet the "boss", he would always make a noise and get permission from the other party before he dared to enter.

Sure enough …

Tang Xiling opened her mouth faintly from the upper room. Her voice was exceptionally gentle through the window. "Come in."

Mi Jianguo bowed and replied, "Yes."

He entered the house respectfully and stood by the door in a well-behaved manner. His hands drooped and his gaze was fixed on the ground. He did not dare to meet Tang Xiling's eyes. "Eldest Miss, were you looking for me?"

Mi Xiang 'er frowned. She was young in the past and did not realize that the relationship between her parents was actually so "strange." The way they talked and behaved was more like the relationship between a master and a servant. They did not look like a married couple at all.

Tang Xiling replied with a faint "Mm." She did not say anything else. She picked up the teacup beside her and gently sipped the tea.

The house was quiet.

Mi Jianguo did not dare to speak first.

Even Mi Xiang 'er felt that the atmosphere was a little awkward. She could not help but cough softly.

Tang Xiling then put down the teacup. "Brother Mi."

Ah!

Brother Mi.

Mi Xiang 'er felt that it was even stranger. Who would call her ex-husband "Brother Mi"?

She was sensitive enough to sense that something was wrong. She stood quietly at the side and observed.

When Mi Jianguo heard "Brother", it was as if he had done something wrong. He immediately bent down and said, "Eldest Miss, if you have something to say, just say it. I'm listening!"

Tang Xiling pointed at the burning joss paper at the side. "Brother Mi, today is my father's death anniversary. I'm not feeling well. I'd like to ask you to go up the mountain and burn some money for him. Is that okay?"

Mi Jianguo slapped his forehead in annoyance. "Today is Old Master's death anniversary? Damn it! How could I forget? When Old Master passed away, I knelt in front of him and swore that I would be loyal to the Tang Family for the rest of my life and be half a son to the Tang Family!"

He looked at his feet and spoke in a low voice, "Eldest Miss, I'd like to say a few words for myself. It's not that I'm ungrateful. I still remember the Tang Family's kindness to me. I didn't have parents when I was young. It was Old Master who bought me and raised me by his side. After that, you never mistreated me. You gave me money and gave me a house. I originally wanted to repay you. After you left, I was supposed to take care of Mi Xiang 'er. But these past three years, I can't say a word. Do you think I mistreated Xiang' er?"

Tang Xiling raised her eyebrows. Her tone was not angry, but it was dignified. "You didn't?"

It was a rhetorical question, but it was also the truth.

Mi Jianguo immediately stopped talking.

He paused for a long time. He was a little agitated and his tone was a little higher. "I also want to take care of Xiang 'er, but I have my reasons. I don't have the right to do so. I'm not her biological father."

Before he could finish speaking, Tang Xiling slammed her hand on the table. Bang! The teacup fell to the ground and broke into two halves.

Mi Jianguo was so frightened that he trembled. He seemed to realize that he had said something wrong. He lowered his head and glanced at Mi Xiang 'er. "I … I …"