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Chapter 373 Lu Mingnan's Side Story 2

After all, that's just their family situation.

The parents only raised their children to adulthood, then kicked them out of the house, without helping the village.

For them, as children, it's simply unrealistic to expect them to provide some retirement money and personally care for their elderly parents.

The Liu family doesn't have that deep of a bond.

Brother Liu and his family all have their own families, some even have grandchildren. They're all busy with their own lives, so they don't have the energy to take care of the elderly!

Lu Mingnan: "..."

"So let's take this opportunity to sit down and come up with a solution. We can't just abandon our two elderly parents! They were lucky this time, only suffering a fracture, but as my parents get older, having a young person in the family means they'll have someone to rely on if anything happens!"

"If only my parents were willing to come back to Shihua Village with us, we wouldn't have to worry about them being so far away and not being able to get back if something happens."

Go back to the village?

Liu Ling's eyes widened suddenly. What nonsense are you talking about?

Why should she take care of him? He has older brothers and sisters above him; how could she, the middle person, possibly take care of him?

Besides, she doesn't get along with her parents; they argue every two days they spend together.

"No, no! It's so far away, they definitely won't agree," Liu Ling said hurriedly.

After saying that, she realized she had been too hasty. She calmed herself down and said, "My parents are used to living in Nanshi and they're not used to the weather where we live."

Lu Mingnan blinked at her and said with a smile, "No rush, we'll discuss it with my older brother and the others when we get there."

"I think the best approach is for each family to stay for a year, taking turns to come."

"But given my parents' personalities, I guess they don't like going to other homes."

"Mmm!" Liu Ling smiled at him.

……

Upon arriving in Nanshi, the two hurriedly took a taxi to the hospital.

When they arrived at the hospital, they found Liu's mother lying on the hospital bed. She must have fallen and hurt herself badly; her face looked rather pale.

Apart from her, the other patients, and their families, there was no one else in the ward.

"mom!"

Liu Ling put down the fruit she bought at the door and then called for help.

"You're here! I'm fine, I just fell and hurt myself. The cast is all done, and I can go home tomorrow." Liu's mother was very happy to see Liu Ling and Lu Mingnan, and she spoke with a smile.

"Mom, what did the doctor say?" Lu Mingnan leaned closer and asked with concern.

Liu Ling wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that her mother's smile was a little different when she saw her and when she saw Lu Mingnan.

It was obvious that Lu Mingnan was even happier.

Liu Ling frowned: "..." She's leaving?

Liu's mother answered Lu Mingnan's question with a smile, "It's nothing, it's nothing. The doctor said that I only broke a bone, but everything else is fine. I'm perfectly healthy! It's such a waste of money to make me do this and that kind of tests, but I'm perfectly fine. My blood pressure isn't high, and I don't have diabetes. I'm in great health."

Upon hearing this, Lu Mingnan relaxed and comforted her, "It's good that you're alright. You don't know how worried Xiaoling and I were when we received your call."

"Even if you break a bone, don't take it lightly. You need to rest and recover properly!"

Liu's mother grabbed his hand and laughed heartily, "Don't worry, don't worry, your mother is in good health! Okay, okay, I'll listen to you! I'll definitely take good care of myself!"

The mother-in-law and son-in-law chatted more and more enthusiastically, while Liu Ling was left standing aside, feeling a little apprehensive.

Having lived for decades, this is the first time I've seen her mother so kind.

Don't blame her for being a conspiracy theorist!

"Mom, why are you all alone here? Where are my older brother and the others? Where is Dad? Nobody's here watching over you!" Liu Ling interrupted their harmonious conversation.

Her husband is too foolish. No matter how she looks at her mother now, there are big problems. She might get sold off later.

She still had great faith in her mother's abilities.

Well, she knows her man's capabilities all too well.

Liu's mother's smile faded slightly as she said, "Your father has something to do back home, but he'll be here soon. As for your older brother and the others, they have to go to work!"

"Don't Xiao Liang (the eldest brother's son) and the others have time either?" Liu Ling was speechless.

She knew it.

When trouble comes, her brothers, whether big or small, are nowhere to be seen.

"How would I know!" Liu's mother glared at Liu Ling, feeling that she was asking a question she already knew the answer to.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ling rolled her eyes. "So, Dad took care of you at the hospital the first two nights? What about tonight?"

“I’ll take care of Mom tonight! My older brother and the others are at work and don’t have time, so let Dad rest tonight.” Lu Mingnan took over the task very naturally.

Liu Ling: "..." I was careless!

"Hahaha!!!" Liu's mother laughed heartily, "Good, good, good, Xiao Nan is so filial! You've worked hard, your father is a little overwhelmed."

She also felt sorry for the old man.

But she didn't expect her own children to take care of her.

To reiterate, everyone in the Liu family, from the parents to the children, is very clear about the family relationships. No one has any expectations of anyone else, and no one will feel upset about it.

You reap what you sow.

However, Liu's mother really liked Lu Mingnan.

Before we got to know each other, I thought Lu Mingnan was stupid.

Liu Ling must have chosen to marry him because she thought he was foolish and easy to control.

But Lu Mingnan's unwavering kindness to them over the past twenty years, this pure and devoted heart, had long since moved Liu's parents.

No son-in-law cares about you more than your own children, calling you at least once a week.

No son-in-law remembers you or sends you various tonics and local specialties, regardless of whether it's a holiday or not.

Liu's parents were not short of money. After raising all their children to adulthood and getting married, they were not people who could stay idle. Taking advantage of the reform and opening up, the elderly couple also started a small business.

At least ensure they are not short of money.

In addition, after they retired, their children started contributing to their retirement income.

Their net worth is many times greater than that of an elderly person who has to ask for money.

But I'm afraid of comparisons!

They raised seven children, but none of them could do what Lu Mingnan did.

They themselves accept it well and wouldn't blame their children for being bad to them as parents.

Without Lu Mingnan, they might never have had this idea.

Lu Mingnan is a filial son.

Liu's parents are the kind of people who become more insightful as they get older.

Although seeing someone like Lu Mingnan doesn't make one envious of other people's families surrounded by filial children, one still feels a little uneasy.

They didn't care about Lu Mingnan's family situation before, but now that so many years have passed, they know it very well.

The elderly couple would talk about Lu Yuanqing's competence when they couldn't sleep late at night.

It was also a very poor start.

This is also a situation where there are many children.

Lu Yuanqing managed to raise all the children in his family so well, and each of them was so filial and loving. The whole family was harmonious and united.

They aren't even their own children; they're all their younger siblings, nephews, and nieces.

The couple raised their own child, but the bond between them was weak, and they each did their own thing.

If she hadn't fallen, Liu's mother might have just thought about it briefly and not given it much thought.

But now she understands clearly that Lu Mingnan is the only one who doesn't despise them and is willing to take care of them.

She had nothing to scheme against.

It certainly wouldn't be the situation Liu Ling was worried about; she wouldn't have the face to let her son-in-law support her in her old age.

She was happy just thinking that Lu Mingnan had this intention.

Especially after learning from Lu Mingnan that the family was going to come up with a solution for their retirement.

Liu's mother felt even sweeter inside.

This son-in-law is wonderful!

As expected, Lu Mingnan took care of him at the hospital overnight, and after the check-up the next day showed no problems, he was discharged.

That day, the Liu siblings all agreed to gather at the Liu family's old house for a meal and to discuss specific ways to take care of their parents.