CHAPTER 316: CHAPTER 260 A DAY OF GREAT JOY

Madam Rong couldn’t sleep at all, she had only urged her daughter and son-in-law to go to sleep.

She still had to boil some eggs and dye them red.

There were quite a few eggs to boil.

However, these weren’t eggs she had bought... some she had given away before, and now it was just an exchange of courtesies.

Some were from good neighbors.

Usually when someone got married, they would send a few eggs to show their regards.

Moreover, she not only needed to boil eggs but also had to prepare some other things,

like what she had to take to the courtyard compound tomorrow.

While she was busy, there was a knock on the door, and since she was occupied, she asked her husband, who was tending the fire, to go.

"You go take a look."

Rong Wenming immediately responded, "Okay."

He got up from behind the stove and walked to the door.

The moment he opened the door, he was stunned, "...Mom, why are you here so late?"

Had she come to accuse and blame?

At that moment, he felt somewhat conflicted.

Forget it, tomorrow... she could go, but Rong Wenze’s entire family was not allowed.

Just as he was about to mention this, he saw Grandma Rong with an awful expression pulling something wrapped in a handkerchief from her pocket.

Then he saw her open it... revealing a stack of money.

"Here’s 200 yuan, for Rong Yan."

Hearing these words... especially when that stack of money was placed in his hands, he was astonished... such generosity, especially towards Yanyan, was truly unprecedented.

What did she mean by this? It confused him greatly.

Before he could react, he saw Grandma Rong turn around to leave.

This wouldn’t do, so he hurriedly called out to her, "Mom, we can’t accept this money, please take it back."

"It’s not from me, I’m giving it on behalf of your dad." Grandma Rong said sternly and walked away.

She didn’t give him a chance to refuse.

In no time, she had disappeared into the night.

Worried about her, just as Rong Wenming was about to follow her, his wife came over, "What did she want?"

Madam Rong had heard her mother-in-law’s voice, but was surprised by how quickly she left.

Rong Wenming quickly said, "Mom Yan, look at this... Grandma says it’s from dad for Yanyan, exactly 200 yuan."

Madam Rong was stunned, she rubbed her eyes in disbelief, but the money was still there.

"My goodness, what is she up to? To be so generous all of a sudden?"

It wasn’t that she thought too badly of others, but since her marriage to Rong Wenming, her mother-in-law had always been scamming their family.

And she strongly favored males over females.

Usually, let alone giving Yanyan a penny, even five cents seemed nonexistent.

Now suddenly she was giving out 200 yuan, even using her deceased husband’s name as a pretense... she just couldn’t believe it.

Could this be some sort of scheme?

For safety’s sake, she hurriedly told Rong Wenming, "You hurry and return the money, Yan doesn’t need her money."

She dared not keep it.

"And, she might have come alone, it’s the middle of the night, if something happens, we can’t bear the responsibility, you hurry... remember to escort her near her home’s entrance, but don’t go inside."

She really didn’t want to get involved with Rong Wenze’s family.

"Okay." Rong Wenming was already quite worried, after all, an old lady, in this pitch-dark night, what if she tripped or stumbled?

Madam Rong watched as the man rushed off and couldn’t help but purse her lips.

She then returned to the kitchen.

Yet, she truly couldn’t understand... why did the old lady choose this time to give the money?

The strangest thing was that she left without causing a scene.

That was the most unusual part.

Considering her usual habit, the old lady always made a scene before leaving.

Could it be... a change of heart?

No point dwelling on the incomprehensible, as the kitchen had a mountain of chores waiting for her.

Rong Wenming sped up as it naturally provoked a quicker pace, and soon he caught up with Grandma Rong.

Seeing her using a flashlight, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mom, wait a moment."

Grandma Rong stopped as she heard his voice, then shone her flashlight on his face.

"What are you doing here? That money isn’t for you, nor did I give it. If you don’t want it, just bury it on your dad’s grave..."

Her tone was very unfriendly.

"Mom, I know the money is yours... although I don’t know why you want to give it to Yan now, she won’t accept it. Take it back, also, it’s a bit dark, I’ll walk you home."

Madam Rong didn’t accept it, "I’ve already told you, if you don’t want the money... just bury it on your dad’s grave."

Rong Wenming:...

"Are you really willing to bury it? It’s 200 yuan!"

He had previously been so keen on money.

Those words ultimately remained unsaid, as he was afraid that if he spoke them, the old lady would faint on the spot.

Grandma Rong ignored him.

200... of course, she was reluctant, and right now her heart was somewhat paining.

Was this unfilial son really intent on making her regret and take the money back by flaunting the money in front of her?

Taking a deep breath, "Just consider it...my way of saying goodbye to your dad."

Rong Wenming:...

Grandma Rong glared at him, "Rest assured, I won’t come tomorrow, nor will I cause a scene, nor will I allow your second brother’s family to cause any scene, there, can you keep it now?"

Rong Wenming:...

Grandma Rong said her piece and then staggered off.

Rong Wenming thought for a moment and still followed her.

Grandma Rong, knowing he was behind her, didn’t pay any mind.

Mother and son didn’t speak... the rift and hurt had reached a profound depth, not so easily mended.