bayedsolid Chapter 2213: Spring is not too late
Chapter 2213: Spring is not too late
Shi Li also turned her gaze towards him.
Originally, Mingchen had no intention of entering the house. He was not familiar with the Fang family and looked down on their behavior.
But after being looked at like that by Shi Li, the excuse on the tip of his tongue turned into -
"Then I'll be sorry to bother you."
It is indeed quite presumptuous.
The entire Fang family was ready to welcome Shi Li, but this time was different from eight years ago.
Shi Mufeng's official position has been promoted and he is in good health. Shi Li is the eldest daughter of a legitimate official family. In terms of status, she is a level higher than everyone in the Fang family except Old Madam Fang.
The Fang family specially opened the main gate, and all the female members of the family were waiting at the second gate to welcome them, except for Old Madam Fang who was said to be ill.
Besides, Madam Fang is the elder, so it is impossible for her to come out in person to greet a younger person.
When they saw Mingchen and Shili appear together, everyone in the Fang family was stunned.
"Sorry to bother you, junior." Mingchen had already entered the room, and his words and actions were still quite self-satisfied and dignified.
Mrs. Fang also reacted and quickly told someone to inform her husband that Mr. Fang was the only one in the mansion who was suitable to receive Mingchen.
Since the female members of the family were going to move into the backyard, Mingchen naturally could no longer stay with Shili.
But when they parted, he said to Shi Li: "My mother misses you very much, remember to come and see her when you have time."
This was said openly, Shi Li nodded, and everyone in the Fang family heard it clearly.
Mrs. Fang looked a little uncomfortable, but she didn't say much. She just stepped forward and took Shi Li's hand affectionately, "I haven't seen you for many years. Li'er has grown up to be like a fairy."
Shi Li felt that she was not worthy of such enthusiasm, so she modestly declined and then asked with concern: "How is grandma now? Have you seen a doctor? What medicine is she taking?"
The series of questions left Mrs. Fang dumbfounded and she avoided the question.
"Let's go, I'll take you to see the old lady." In the end, Mrs. Fang had no choice but to not answer and walked inside holding Shi Li's hand.
After passing through a moon gate, Shi Li saw a brightly dressed young girl hurriedly walking towards him with a smile on her face, but deep hostility hidden in her eyes.
"My dear sister, I've finally seen you coming!" The person who came was Zhao Qianyue. Shi Li's eyes turned red when she saw her. She walked up to her with a look of deep affection on her face.
Her father, Magistrate Zhao, did not resolve his affairs satisfactorily in the end. He lost his job and had to pay a lot of money, leaving him unable to take care of himself.
She did not leave, and has been living in the Fang family as a cousin for many years.
"Miss Zhao, long time no see." Shi Li asked her lightly and didn't want to talk more.
But Zhao Qianyue didn't finish talking.
"Don't blame me for being late, sister. I was taking care of the old lady just now and I really didn't have time. The old lady can't do without me now. She can only drink the medicine if I am by her side."
Shi Li: ...
What's so great about serving the elderly?
She didn't understand, but she knew what Zhao Qianyue was thinking. She didn't want to pay attention to her, so she just smiled.
As they talked, the group walked to the courtyard where Old Madam Fang lived, and a strong smell of medicine hit them in the face.
Shi Li frowned slightly.
I originally thought that Madam Fang was not really ill, but with such a strong smell of medicine, it seemed that my previous guess was wrong.
When she entered the room, she saw Old Madam Fang, who looked much older and more haggard than she had been eight years ago, lying on the couch. Her face was sallow and her cheeks were slightly sunken.
Zhao Qianyue walked over faster than everyone else and said affectionately to Old Madam Fang, "Grandma, open your eyes and see who is here?"
Her voice actually worked. Old Madam Fang opened her cloudy eyes and saw the young girl standing in front of her. Her eyes suddenly lit up.
"Li'er? My Li'er is finally here!"
Shi Li saluted her again, but just as she squatted down, Madam Fang reached out to stop her, pulled her closer, looked at her carefully from head to toe, and her face unconsciously smiled like a chrysanthemum.
"As for me... I don't think about anyone but you, girl." Old Madam Fang said it earnestly. Shi Li smiled apologetically, but she didn't take it to heart. Some people just couldn't stand it.
Zhao Qianyue stood nearby and didn't pay any attention. Suddenly, she turned around, picked up the teacup, and walked to the other side of Old Madam Fang. She squatted down and said respectfully, "Old Ancestor, it's time to drink tea."