Yun Jingting sat behind the steering wheel and stared at the figure walking unsteadily under the streetlights. He was immediately stunned.
He rubbed his eyes hard. He couldn't believe that his mother, whom he hadn't seen in years, suddenly appeared in front of him.
She was so close …
He really wanted to rush over immediately, but his legs felt as heavy as lead … He couldn't even move a single step.
Yun Laohu sat in the car and stared fixedly at Xu Jingya's back … She was thin and slightly haggard. She was wearing a black cotton coat, which made her look even more delicate. Her back was slightly hunched, and her shoulders were no longer straight. He didn't know if it was because of the snow on the ground or because her legs were a little inconvenient, but when she walked, her right leg seemed to drag, and her speed was extremely slow. It was obvious that she was poles apart from the hearty and upright figure in his memory.
He only felt his eyes heat up … and his chest hurt unbearably.
Yun Jingting was a soldier. He was unyielding on the battlefield, but he was especially attentive towards his family. Whether it was his wife, sister, or mother, as long as they were weaker than him, he wanted to protect them. It was ingrained in him that it was his duty to take good care of every woman around him.
However …
Life was unpredictable …
Therefore, he had always felt especially sad and upset about his mother running away from home. He also blamed himself for being powerless!
Yun Laohu sat in the car and took a few deep breaths to stabilize his emotions. Without hesitation, he pushed open the car door and quickly chased after her.
Xu Jingya heard the footsteps and turned around … Her son's tall figure was right in front of her. His handsome features were still the same, but he no longer looked as young and inexperienced as she remembered. His eyebrows carried a hint of vicissitudes, which made him look even more mature. His eyes were crystal clear, as if they were filled with water.
She was stunned …
She immediately looked around in panic, fearing that her son would be implicated if others discovered her presence. When she was sure that the surroundings were quiet as usual, she could no longer control her emotions. She involuntarily took a big step forward and hugged her son in her arms.
Yun Laohu's tall body stood stiffly. After a while, she seemed to have gotten used to Xu Jingya's temperature. She bent her knees slightly, put her chin on Xu Jingya's shoulder like a spoiled child, and softly called out, "Mom."
Xu Jingya stroked her son's back with both hands. "…"
When she heard this soft call, ten years of longing immediately turned into two streams of tears that slowly rolled down her cheeks.
The two of them quietly snuggled up to each other in the night, neither of them speaking … Thousands of thoughts, thousands of sorrows, all turned into a few sighs.
Until …
A few snowflakes floated down from the sky …
Yun Jingting then hugged his mother with one arm. His voice was slow and low as he said, "Mom, it's snowing!"
Xu Jingya smiled slightly and reached out to catch a few cold snowflakes. She seemed to be talking to herself softly. "Huh? It's snowing? Good! After the heavy snow, the sky will be clear for miles! "
She looked up at her son, her gaze lingering on his face. "Why are you here? Do you miss your wife and child? "
Yun Laohu did not answer.
She clearly had countless questions in her heart, but she did not know where to start. She only asked one question, "Mom, why are you here?"
Now that things had come to this …
Xu Jingya did not intend to hide it from her. "Old Tiger, let's find a place to have a good chat! I mean … we can have a private chat! There are some things that I don't want Mi Xaing 'er to worry about! "
Yun Laohu also had the same thoughts. "Mom, why don't … I drive you to Second Sister's place? You can also meet her while you're there? "
Xu Jingya shook her head. "No! I'm not in a hurry to see her! It's just the two of us! You have to do things step by step, one thing at a time! Your Second Sister's place is pretty good. It won't be too late to see her again in a few days! Hmm … I have a good place. It's quiet and safe. Let's go there! "
Yun Jingting could only nod. He walked to the side of the car, opened the door, and settled his mother down properly. Then, he started the engine and drove the car to the suburbs.
Xu Jingya leaned against the back of the seat and stared at him … The dim yellow street light shone on the side of her son's face. It was bright for a while, and then dark for a while, it accentuated his deep-set facial features.
Yun Jingting turned to meet her gaze. There was a smile at the corner of his mouth. His large hand slowly landed on his mother's knee and gently patted it twice. "Mom, pinch me. Why do I feel like I'm dreaming?"
Xu Jingya snorted with laughter. "Pfft! I remember that you had this habit when you were young. Whenever you were happy, you would let me pinch you a few times. How many years has it been? How old are you now? Haven't you changed this habit? "
"Change what? No matter how old I am, I'm still your son! We're family! Some things can't be changed in a lifetime! "
Xu Jingya pinched her son's arm dotingly. "You? You've been like this since you were young! You're as stubborn as a bull. No matter what you acknowledge … it'll be for the rest of your life! "
"…"
The car drove in the night …
The two of them chatted softly and talked in detail about their separation after they parted.
Not long after …
The mother and son sat in a small teahouse in the suburbs. They looked at each other across the table … Under the dim yellow light in the room, the two of them looked at each other carefully and lamented the passage of time.
Yun Laohu sighed softly through the mist in the teapot. "Mom, all these years … it must have been hard for you to be alone outside, right? You're so silly! We're family. No matter what happens, we should face it together. Why did you leave without saying a word? Why did you bear everything by yourself? "
"…"
"I was still young at that time and there were many things that I couldn't do. But after so many years, every time I think about it, I feel terrible and regretful! It's a pity that our family … sigh! "
Xu Jingya picked up the teacup and took two sips gently. Then, she looked up with her wise eyes and smiled broadly. "Silly child, there's nothing to regret! You're married now and you should understand the true meaning of love … When a husband and wife are together, they will help each other and love each other! If they can't be together and their fate ends, then their love will become sympathy, pity, and a burden. To me, that's what I don't want to see the most! "
She raised her chin proudly. "Besides, if two people can't be husband and wife when they're in trouble, it only means that their relationship isn't strong enough! I don't want to say bad things about your father. He's still a capable person when it comes to important matters. Otherwise, I wouldn't have married him back then! It's just that in his heart, there are some things that are more important than me. He has his own choices … I won't force him! Forget it! Let him be! If I want a man, even if I'm no longer young, I'll still find someone better than him! "
Heroism!
Refreshing!
Yun Jingting patted the table lightly. "Mom! You're right! In my heart, you'll always be the strongest! As long as you lead a better life, sooner or later, my dad will regret it! Look at the woman he married … She's always scheming and has ulterior motives. No matter what aspect, she can't compare to you! In my opinion, their marriage might not last long! "
Xu Jingya was well aware …
That was indeed the case!
She had three children with Yun Mocheng and they were married for 20 years. In the end, when the disaster came, they went their separate ways. Moreover, it was Shen Xiaofeng who had remarried. Why would Yun Mocheng "share the joys and sorrows" with her until their hair turned white?
Once this topic was brought up …
Xu Jingya couldn't help but ask, "About Tan Si's death, what exactly do you think? I keep feeling that there's something fishy about this! I only heard a few words from Mi Xiang 'er, so I have a guess in my heart. Let me tell you about it. How about it? "
"…"
"The cause of this incident was the stabbing of Tong Che that night, but Tong Che wasn't the real target. According to the analysis of the situation at that time, Tan Si was hired by someone to disfigure Mi Xaing 'er's face. Coincidentally, Shen Xiaofeng and her mother had always been on good terms with Tan Si. Hey, Old Tiger, do you have the same guess as me? That this was done by the mother and daughter pair?"
"Mm! But I don't have any concrete evidence! "Yun Laohu's gaze was deep." Do you think I want to just let it go? I've been keeping an eye on this matter! Although I'm not in the city, I've been in contact with the Public Security Bureau and have been constantly monitoring the progress! In the end, there was finally a little breakthrough … "
"Oh? What is it? "
"The police found a witness! It's the street cleaner. According to that person, on the night of Tan Si's death, he had just come to work at three o 'clock in the morning. He happened to see the back of a person wearing a long trench coat and a white mask coming out of the crime scene … However, he didn't pay much attention to it at that time. In the bustling cellar.
"Ah?" Xu Jingya couldn't wait to lean forward. "According to what you mean, that cleaner … Doesn't that mean he didn't see anything? He couldn't come out to testify at all! "
Yun Jingting waved his hand dispiritedly. "Yes! He didn't even see clearly whether the other party was a man or a woman! Don't even talk about the appearance! So, this clue is basically useless! Tan Si's case can only be left hanging. There's no way to continue investigating! "
Xu Jingya lowered his head and bit his nails. He pondered for a while. "Old Tiger, I still have to say the same thing! This matter can't be left unsettled just like that! If we don't find out the real mastermind behind this, who knows what the other party will do in the future! "
Yun Laohu nodded. "I think so too. In the past, when Mi Xaing 'er wasn't in the city, I didn't have so much time and energy to care about this matter. Now that she's back with the child, I have to ensure their safety. I already have a preliminary idea … Mom, since you're here, let me tell you?"
Xu Jingya nodded vigorously and simply sat next to her son. The two of them started to discuss in whispers …
After a while …
She then excitedly raised her thumb. "Old Tiger, good. This is a good idea to lure the snake out of its hole! Let's do it this way! "
She squeezed her son's shoulders hard. "You're really my son. Bold and meticulous. You're not soft-hearted at all when you do things!"
Yun Laohu lowered his head and smiled. "Mom, are you praising me? Or are you praising yourself? "
Xu Jingya put one hand on her waist. "Both? Can't I? "
"Yes! Yes! Yes! " Yun Laohu compromised and stepped back. He took the opportunity to fill up his mother's tea and handed the teacup to her. His voice was low and pleasant. "Mom, it's so good to see you again. Don't leave! From now on, you'll live with Mi Xaing 'er and me! I'm not afraid of being implicated. I want my wife, and I want my mother too! "
Xu Jingya was a little touched … People could only see their true feelings when they were in trouble. Her husband didn't stand firm, but her son said such heartwarming words. Of course, she felt comforted in her heart.
However …
She still shook her head gently. "My problem isn't as simple as Mi Xaing 'er's. Before my problem is solved, I don't want to implicate anyone!"
"…"
"My grandfather used to do some unexplainable things on the Bund. I don't blame anyone. The things of the older generation have passed. I can't change the facts. As long as I do what I want, I don't feel ashamed of anything, and I don't feel ashamed of anything, I'll be fine!"
"Mom …"
"Don't say anymore. You know my character. Once I've decided on something, I can't change it! It's useless for anyone to say anything! I came to the city this time mainly to send Feng Shou over to you. Also, I'm worried about Mi Xaing 'er, so I wanted to come over and see how she's settling down … "
Xu Jingya grabbed her son's large hand and rubbed her thumb gently on his palm. There was obviously reluctance on her face. "Laohu, before I leave, I have a few words to tell you. It's a rare opportunity today, so I'll say it first! Regarding Mi Xaing 'er, you mustn't treat her badly … "
"…"
"I've been by her side for the past two years. She's an 18-year-old girl and she gave birth to your child. Just based on this, you should feel sorry for her for the rest of her life. Moreover, you weren't by her side when she was pregnant. When she gave birth, she was in pain for a few days and nights, but she gritted her teeth and didn't say a word …"
Yun Laohu lowered his head. His voice was low and sad. "Mom, I know! Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, I can imagine her difficulties! "
He hugged his mother's shoulder. "I also want to thank you for staying by Mi Xaing 'er's side. As her husband, you've done everything that I couldn't do! Mom, I'll never forget how much you've done for us! "
"Silly child, we're a family. Why are you being so courteous? I just want you to understand … that you, Mi Xaing 'er, and Little Feng Shou will live happily and peacefully in the future. That's my greatest satisfaction! "
"…"
"There's one more thing that I can't let go of! It's Jiang Tingting, that stinky … "Xu Jingya had to be mindful of her elder's words in front of her son. She forced herself to swallow the word" bitch "." Jiang Tingting is mentally ill. Just like her mother, she always covets things that she can't get. She's crazy because she can't get what she loves. She'll do anything! "
"…"
"She caused your family to be separated for so long and almost caused me to lose my grandson. I won't forgive her no matter what … Your father also advised me to let it go. Where there's room for mistakes, there's room for mercy! Bah, I won't forgive her! Old Tiger, I'll let you know in advance. Don't get involved in this matter. Don't fight with women. Don't dirty your hands. To deal with her … I don't need you! "
Yun Laohu was a little worried. "Mom, with your current status … it's better not to cause trouble!"
"So what if it's my status? No matter how low I've fallen? To deal with her … I'm still more than enough! Don't worry! I'm not stupid enough to rush over and do it myself. Wouldn't that be letting her off too easily? Just a flesh wound? She'll forget about it in two days! I want her to always remember … that harming others is harming herself! If she does something wrong, she won't have a good ending for the rest of her life! "
Xu Jingya was also a straightforward person. She didn't say more and looked up at the clock on the wall. "No, I have to go back quickly. Otherwise, Ni Xiang 'er will miss me!"
She tilted her head to look at her son and pursed her lips into a smile. "Don't say that I'm biased and siding with my daughter-in-law. Let me ask you, did Mi Xaing 'er tell you … that you're not allowed to come over? Why are you here again? "
Yun Laohu straightened her back. "She did say that! But I can't always listen to my daughter-in-law! Hey! The one in charge of the family … must be a man! "
"Wow! You're amazing! "Xu Jingya touched her son's face teasingly." You have the demeanor of a head of the family! "
She paused for a moment and then continued in a gentle voice, "Old Tiger, I understand how you feel, but I still think that Mi Xaing 'er is right. Although she's young, she's very thoughtful. I think the same as her. I also think that it's better to wait for two more days! Don't make her worry and don't make her angry! Okay? "
Yun Laohu raised an arm and hugged Xu Jingya. He leaned over and said coquettishly, "Mom, you still say that you're not biased? You're obviously siding with Mi Xaing 'er! Are you afraid that she'll be worried? Are you afraid that she'll be angry? That you won't care about me anymore? "
Although he said that …
He was very happy … Which man wouldn't be happy when his wife and mother got along well?
Xu Jingya looked at her son's handsome features and listened to him acting coquettishly beside her. Her heart was intoxicated. This intoxication spread to the corners of her lips and turned into the most brilliant smile.
She punched Yun Laohu's shoulder lightly. "You rascal, how old are you already? You're still trying to pick a quarrel with me? Do you have the ability? Give me another grandson! As long as I have another chubby grandson, I'll dote on you too! "
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