Xue Ling is indeed very sleepy. She has increased her efforts these days and plans to prepare the columns for the next three weeks in advance.

The doctor at the First Hospital of the Provincial Capital said that dry and cold weather will make the wound heal better, so they advised not to delay until next spring and take their father-in-law to the provincial capital as soon as possible.

My mother-in-law is illiterate and can't even understand standard Mandarin. It would be better to stay and see my sister-in-law.

The doctor said that it will take at least half a month or two weeks for examination and surgery.

She thought that her father-in-law had to take turns to take care of her, so she couldn't let Brother Yuan stay alone for half a month, so it would be better for her to go with her.

Her English column has not heavy tasks, but she has to do the work every week, which is much heavier at once.

In addition, English books need to be published and printed after the Chinese New Year, and translation must be accelerated.

If you are too busy, you will easily get tired, especially if you have mental labor, you need to maintain a good mental state.

She twisted the alarm clock, set it at half past six, and then fell asleep soon.

The alarm clock rang, she quickly got up, put on her sweater and coat, folded the quilt, and then carried the kettle downstairs to brush her teeth and wash her face.

Brother Yuan hadn't come back yet, she was burning hot water in the kitchen while waiting for him.

It was already bright, it was clear outside, and there was still a trace of sunshine.

Xue Ling was not worried much, because Lin Cong was a fancy and Brother Yuan was so strong and tall that he could knock him down with one punch.

He had already reminded him not to take heavy measures last night. He is a person with a proper attitude, so she is not worried.

The water was boiling, and she put all the hot water into the kettle.

At this time, a shout came from outside: "Ayuan! Lingling! Ayuan! Lingling!"

ah?!

Isn’t this my mother-in-law’s voice?!

Xue Ling quickly opened the door, ran out hurriedly, and opened the outer door.

I saw an old lady wrapped in a shabby cotton jacket at the entrance of the alley, shouting and looking around.

"Mom!" Xue Ling rushed over and shouted.

Liu Ying turned his head in a hurry and saw that it was Xue Ling, and suddenly laughed.

"Ling Ling! That's great! Finally found it! I heard Ayuan say that you are in the middle of Songming Road. We looked around and asked a lot of people, and finally found it!"

Then, she hurriedly waved to the back.

"Bo Chang! Here! Here!"

Xue Ling ran over and held the old man's hand, red and cold.

"Why are you... coming?"

At this time, an old donkey walked towards the entrance of the alley!

I saw the kind and honest old man Chang Bo who had met twice, driving a donkey, and behind him was Cheng Muhai wrapped in an old cotton jacket, wearing a hat, and his face was red with a cold.

"Dad!" Xue Ling exclaimed.

Cheng Muhai's face was a little bad, and his whole body was trembling slightly. The moment he saw her, he still tried hard to smile and smiled softly and kindly at her.

Xue Ling quickly helped the old man get out of the car, led the donkey cart into the yard, and led the three old men into the house to drink water.

Then, she hurried upstairs, took the heater down, quickly inserted it in the corner of the kitchen, and blew the hot air into the three of them.

After drinking the water, Cheng Muhai looked slightly better.

"We set off before dawn. Fortunately, Ayuan told his mother the address before, otherwise the county town would be so big and the road seemed to be the same, so we didn't know how to find it."

Liu Ying smiled softly and said, "Fortunately, Chang Bo has a donkey cart. He often goes to the city to sell vegetables and is very familiar with the city. We haven't come here for many years, and the city changes so much that it's not yet dawn, so we will definitely be confused."

Xue Ling turned the hot air to the maximum and poured them an extra cup of hot water.

"Don't be anxious first, warm your body first before talking."

Chang Bo looked at the fan with his turbid old eyes full of surprise.

"This thing looks so beautiful! It can blow the hot wind! Isn't this a fan?"

Xue Ling briefly explained the origin of this heating machine and explained: "I went to mail it yesterday evening, and the one I gave to my parents was still in a packaging box."

Chang Bo said "Wow!" and smiled and said, "It's different to have a good family! Look, even heating things are given! It's still something from a foreigner!"

Cheng Muhai smiled and said, "Old Xue is so polite. Ling Ling, remember to thank your parents for helping me."

Liu Ying handed Xue Ling a small basket of radishes on the donkey cart.

"Take some for you. There are a lot at home and we can't finish it. We came in a hurry and didn't know what to bring, so just grab some in the cellar."

Xue Ling thanked him and took it, guessing that something really happened at home.

Cheng Muhai sank his face and looked to the second floor.

"Ling Ling, where is Ayuan? Has he gone to work?"

Xue Ling's eyes moved slightly, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.

"...He hasn't been at work and it's not even working hours. Dad, why did you come early in the morning? Is something wrong at home?"

Cheng Muhai and Liu Ying looked at each other with a serious look and anger in their eyes.

Chang Bo, who was standing beside him, seemed to have already understood the inside story, so he quickly explained to her.

"Yesterday morning, Fang Yatou went to the market to find me and asked me to take her home together. These days, heavy snow blocked the road, and I haven't entered the city for several days. Yesterday was the first time. I haven't left the train to Chengjia Village these days. I guess she had something to do when she went home, so I agreed immediately. I sold the goods to the grocery store and took her back together. The donkey walked slowly and arrived at home only at noon."

Chang Bo put the bowl down and looked at Cheng Muhai and his wife.

"Who knew that yesterday evening, Sister-in-law Mu Hai ran to my house and asked me if I had sent Fang Yat to the city. I said no. When I saw your sister-in-law running back in a panic, she hurriedly chased and asked... It turned out that Fang Yat-in-law had stole the money from the family and ran away!"

ah?!

Xue Ling glared in surprise and her back suddenly became cold!

Oh no! The money she put in the house - would it be stolen too!

That's the money my father-in-law had to undergo surgery...

Xue Ling took a deep breath and asked, "How much is it? What did she say?"

Liu Ying wiped her tears and whispered: "A while ago, Amei went to our house and said she wanted to take her into the city. She also said that you live together now so that each other can take care of each other. I refused, and Fang said that it was only two or three days. Anyway, Amei and her brother were there, so we don't have to worry, and then we left with Amei."

"Her brother called and said she was here and she was living with you. We were relieved. Half a month passed in a flash, but we couldn't wait for her to go back. The road was blocked with heavy snow and the weather was very cold. We thought it was a congestion, so we could only wait."

"Until yesterday noon, she suddenly ran home. I put a bowl of noodles for her, and she stayed in the house after eating. The weather was clear in the afternoon. Your dad and I went to the fields to see if the snow melted, and then picked up some firewood before going home. Who knew... Who knew..."

"Who knew that she stole all the money from her family and disappeared!" Cheng Muhai added in a deep voice.

Xue Ling frowned and asked, "How much is it?"

Liu Ying choked up: "There was only 100 yuan left for selling the land at the entrance of the village before, and more than 100 yuan left for Ayuan to give us home during the Mid-Autumn Festival. There were more than 200 yuan in total, not a single cent left, and she stole them all!"
Chapter completed!