"Just had a meal, I’m not hungry yet." Lin Wan got out of bed and walked a few steps on the ground.

"Why did you get out of bed? Quickly lie down." Seeing Lin Wan not obeying, Han Yi was so nervous that he quickly helped her back to bed.

"I want to walk, the doctor said today that I can get out of bed and walk a bit."

"Haven’t you already walked? Quickly lie down." Having lost that much blood, the fetus can’t just stabilize like that. Han Yi doesn’t trust the doctor’s words.

Hu Lijuan was peeling fruits on the side, watching her brother being so good to her Saozi, feeling deeply envious.

"Brother, where’s Little Star?"

"With Mom and Grandma."

"Alright, I’ll get discharged tomorrow and play with Xingxing for a few days before heading back."

"Lijuan, is Xiao Dung on holiday at home?" Lin Wan asked while sitting on the bed.

"He’s on holiday. They have an early break, and once back, he went to the brewery with his old classmates to help for a few days, then Brother Jianye gave them each five bucks. Xiao Dung is now thinking about saving money every day, during New Year he even flipped scrolls and seeds with his classmates to sell." Hu Lijuan thought about how her brother is wholeheartedly focused on making money.

"What’s he saving all this money for now?" Lin Wan laughed.

"We don’t know either, he doesn’t say when asked. Just says it’ll be useful next year."

"Wanting to earn money is good. Xiao Dung will graduate soon, right? What are his plans afterward?" Han Yi asked.

"Dad wants him to develop in S City; Dad has already planned for him to join the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, but Xiao Dung seems reluctant, saying he wants to stay in Shanghai." This matter was secretly told to her by Hu Dong; even their parents don’t know yet.

"Shanghai’s development is quite good now, the situation is promising. If he wants to explore, it’s alright." Han Yi rather agrees with Xiao Dung staying in Shanghai. He’s young; exploring for a few more years will benefit him.

Hu Lijuan feels it’s too far; if the brother goes there, it’ll be inconvenient to come home for a visit.

But since the brother has thoughts, she’s not going to hold him back and will try to persuade their parents at home.

After chatting for a while in the hospital room with her brother and Saozi, Hu Lijuan noticed it was getting late and suggested going back.

Han Yi told Lin Wan and headed out to send Hu Lijuan back.

Hu Lijuan initially said it wasn’t necessary, but the big brother insisted on sending her. Only after stepping out did she realize her brother had something to discuss.

"Is Lawyer Xu still in the Capital City?"

"No, he returned right after Mom arrived the day before. He has matters to handle in S City." When talking about work, Hu Lijuan turned serious.

Han Yi nodded understandingly, saying, "With the discharge tomorrow, planning to have some fun here for a few days?"

"Plan to play three or four days before heading back. Lawyer Xu said he’d grant me leave recently." Hu Lijuan smiled lightly, saying.

"I have something I want you to help me with." Han Yi shared his plan with Hu Lijuan.

Hu Lijuan listened and frowned slightly, somewhat timidly saying, "Brother, I... I’ve just started working, haven’t handled cases alone yet, I’m afraid I won’t do well." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Han Yi patted her shoulder, encouraging, "Be bold and try, ask Lawyer Xu more if you’re unsure. Tomorrow I’ll let you see the things."

"Oh, okay." Hu Lijuan seemed uncertain about herself, always feeling unable to take on the responsibility.

But as her big brother trusted her, she couldn’t disappoint him. She would try her best to do well!

...

Mei Shuping spent the night accompanying his wife with Xiao Chi; it wasn’t that he didn’t want to go home, but Xie Lingzhi wouldn’t allow it, fearing he’d leave her sight to see Shen Qing.

He had explained many times, his affair with Shen Qing was ages ago, they’ve long had nothing to do with each other, and now they each have families. The only connection is Xiao Yi.

Frankly speaking, he had only seen her once in the past few years when visiting Han Yi in S City; they hadn’t met for countless years.

He had already lost feelings for her. If there’s anything left, it’s just guilt. Seeing her marry someone else, he doesn’t feel guilty anymore. Meeting now is like seeing a stranger.

Yet Xie Lingzhi stubbornly didn’t believe him. He was helpless and could only comply with her wishes.

Luckily, Xiao Chi woke up in the afternoon, feeling rather well, and his wife got busy, ceasing her wild imaginations.

After a busy half day, her tongue wasn’t just blaming Han Yi for being harsh but also complaining about Ye Qing, her daughter-in-law.

Her husband had been beaten so badly, and within a day and night, she hadn’t come home nor asked about it.

Eventually, Xiao Chi told them Ye Qing took his money and ran away. Where she went, no one knew?

This shocked Xie Lingzhi, and after questioning further, Mei Langchi shared Ye Qing might have had another episode and ran away.

He’s now considering how divorcing Ye Qing wouldn’t be a bad reasoning, but with this deed, she dug her own grave.

Stealing money from home certainly won’t let her off easily; Xie Lingzhi, after clarifying the amount lost with her son, intended to report to the police.

Mei Langchi didn’t mention a large sum, saying only a few thousand were lost, nor did he plan to let his mom file a report. A mentally ill person, even if reported, the police would only blame them for poor guardianship, yet it’s taking money from their own home, hardly theft.

Xie Lingzhi didn’t want Ye Qing near her son. After deliberating with her son, they planned to directly find someone to process the divorce papers tomorrow.

Mei Shuping didn’t quite agree with his wife and son’s approach; even for a divorce, one should wait for her return to proceed, especially since she’s gone missing—they should send someone to find her.

Though he disliked this daughter-in-law, he couldn’t go too far; knowing this would surely give outsiders gossip if found out.

Xie Lingzhi didn’t share his views; with Ye Qing here, she might not even want to divorce Xiao Chi.

Seeing they had decided, Mei Shuping said no more. Now with the two sons fighting, Han Yi didn’t speak when asked, nor did Langchi—he’s vexed, unsure how to smooth relations between the sons.

Mei Shuping thought through the night: since neither son spoke, he wouldn’t ask further, pretend as if nothing happened, and improve relations slowly in the future. He misjudged on this matter.