The heavens set sail from the courtyard

When Liu Meixin heard that Zhang Qiufang and her daughter had moved into her son-in-law's house, she immediately became anxious.

A divorced woman, who is not related to her daughter or son-in-law, moving into her daughter's and son-in-law's home can easily attract gossip.

Moreover, He Jiawen's job often requires him to be on duty, leaving only Wang Gang and Zhang Qiufang and their daughter at home at that time.

Who knows what might happen between a lone man and a lone woman? After all, Liu Meixin is He Jiawen's mother, and she doesn't want her daughter to bring a wolf into the house.

Although He Jiawen is younger and more educated than Zhang Qiufang, some men think with their lower bodies. What if there is a good Zhang Qiufang out there?

Liu Meixin dared not gamble on her son-in-law's character, nor did she want to.

Liu Meixin called Wang Gang and He Jiawen home this time because she wanted to give Wang Gang a warning.

He Jiawen didn't seem to care much about the gossip from his neighbors, which Liu Meixin thought made him seem heartless.

“Mom, I have already recognized Qiu Fang’s daughter as my goddaughter, and Qiu Fang will leave after her postpartum period. I have asked Jia Yi to help me find a house.”

"But the rumors are spreading everywhere. I feel uncomfortable whenever I hear people say that Zhang Xiaoya is a child of a minor." Liu Meixin advised her daughter.
"You should still avoid suspicion."

He Jiawen said, "Sister Qiufang is no outsider. We grew up together and our relationship is closer than that of blood sisters. What's wrong with helping out a little?"

Liu Meixin glanced at Wang Gang and said, "Helping others also requires knowing your limits. Youmin works in a hospital, so you should also be mindful of the impact."

He Jiawen said carelessly, "Mom, I think you don't need to care too much about what others say. We just need to live our lives well. After a while, no one will care about the rumors."

“I do care,” Liu Meixin said angrily. “I don’t want people to gossip about me. What good will it do to let Zhang Qiufang leave?”

He Changsheng then spoke up: "Jiawen is right to help people, but people's opinions are a fearsome thing. It would be more convenient for Zhang Qiufang to go home and recuperate after childbirth."

He Jiawen said angrily, "Dad, how can you be like this? Don't you trust Brother Youmin's character?"

He Changsheng said, "Of course I believe in Youmin, but it's not good for Zhang Qiufang to always live outside. You can help her for a while, but do you want to take care of her forever?"

“Mom and Dad, actually, I wanted you to be able to persuade Aunt Liu when I came back this time,” Wang Gang said. “After all, Sister Qiufang is Aunt Liu’s own daughter.”

Liu Meixin sighed and said, "Qiufang really hurt Aunt Liu this time. Not only did she insist on getting a divorce, but she also gave birth to the child. Aunt Liu was so angry that she couldn't sleep for several days."

Wang Gang said, "What mother and daughter could have such a grudge overnight? Doesn't Aunt Liu care about the rumors going around her?"

He Jiawen sneered, "Aunt Liu is too hard-hearted. If she had been willing to accept Sister Qiufang back then, so much trouble wouldn't have happened."

Liu Meixin sighed and said, "It's not appropriate for me to interfere in other people's family affairs. In any case, let Qiufang move out of your house first."

He Jiawen said angrily, "Mom, when did you become so heartless? You're an elder who watched Qiu Fang grow up. Do you really want to see her homeless and develop health problems during her postpartum period?"

Liu Meixin was speechless upon hearing this, and said without thinking, "He Jiawen, what do you mean by that? I'm just trying to help you."

He Changsheng pulled Liu Meixin back, stopping her from saying anything more.

“Jiawen, you can’t talk to your mother like that,” He Changsheng said. “I don’t object to you helping Zhang Qiufang, but there are ways to help people. Zhang Qiufang is in trouble, you can just lend her some money, why bring her home?”

He Jiawen was unconvinced, but Wang Gang held her hand and said, "Dad, you're right. As long as we find a house for Sister Qiufang, we'll let her move out."

He Jiayi, not wanting her second sister and parents to have too much of a falling out, also spoke up: "Ouyang Bao has already made some progress on the house, and I believe it will be rented out soon. There's no need for the family to argue over an outsider."

He Jiali also stepped forward to mediate, saying, "Mom, you should also try to persuade Aunt Liu. If she's willing to take Zhang Qiufang home, that would be the best outcome, and everyone would be happy." Liu Meixin sighed and said, "If I could persuade her, I would have done so long ago. I don't know what's wrong with Aunt Liu, she just won't forgive her daughter."

He Changsheng shook his head and said, "In the end, she is just selfish and worried that Zhang Qiufang and her daughter will drag her down. We should avoid associating with people like her in the future! She can even kick her own daughter and granddaughter out of the house. She will get her retribution sooner or later."

Liu Meixin said with dissatisfaction, "Aunt Liu isn't as bad as you say. She must have her own reasons!"

He Changsheng sneered, "No matter how you consider it, you can't kick your daughter out while she's in confinement. She's too heartless. She'll definitely suffer the consequences of her family ties when she gets old."

Liu Meixin stammered, "Aunt Liu is very good to her son, but her daughter is an outsider after she gets married."

He's five daughters all changed their expressions upon hearing Liu Meixin's words.

He Changsheng's face was also not good. He was mainly disgusted by his wife's stupidity. She was saying such things at a time like this. Did she want to alienate her daughters?
“I think daughters are just as good.” He Changsheng quickly added, “Our daughters are all filial, even better than our sons.”

This car accident made me realize that sons and daughters are all the same; as long as they are filial to their parents, they are all good children.

Wang Gang said, "Aunt Liu still spoils her son Zhang Qiulin too much, treating him as her caretaker. But I think Zhang Qiulin is like a bird without feet, destined to go out and make his own way in the world."

Aunt Liu will still have to rely on her daughter for old age. Now that she's so heartless towards her daughter, she'll suffer the consequences later.

Wang Gang wasn't making baseless accusations; he genuinely felt that Aunt Liu was doing something foolish—driving away Zhang Qiufang, who valued family ties, and instead pinning her hopes on her son who was studying at university in another city. It was utterly idiotic.

"Alright, stop chatting and come eat! The food is all ready," said He Wenshi, walking over in an apron.

"Let's all eat together," He Changsheng said with a smile.

Now that he is disabled, he understands the value of family even more, and he loves to see the whole family sitting together for a meal.

Wang Gang helped carry He Changsheng to a chair and then said, "Dad, you should pay attention to your diet and not drink alcohol."

"I know, your mother-in-law won't even let me smell the alcohol anymore," He Changsheng said with a smile.

“Once we get the wheelchair, I’ll take Dad to his workplace. He mentioned the other day that many of his colleagues miss him,” He Jiali suggested.

He Changsheng's expression changed, and he said somewhat awkwardly, "Old Tang should be retiring in two years, right? I heard that the higher-ups intend to promote him another rank."

Wang Gang nodded and said, "Yes, my dad said that the leaders have spoken with him and are preparing to let him retire as deputy director."

He Changsheng said enviously, "Old Tang is better than me, a deputy director! We never even dared to dream of that before!"

Liu Meixin sighed, "If you hadn't had that accident, you would definitely be better than Old Tang."

He Changsheng sighed and said, "I can't compare. Old Tang is indeed better than me. Just take the children, for example, I can't compare."

“No matter how capable his son is, he still married our daughter,” Liu Meixin said indignantly.

At this moment, the fifth sister, Liu Xiaoling, made a surprising statement: "Mom, how about I find another son-in-law from the Tang family for our family?"

Everyone looked at Liu Xiaoling.

Liu Xiaoling chuckled and said, "Tang Zhenmin and I are together!" (End of Chapter)