After all, that old lady didn’t have many years left to live.
Liu’s father was taken aback.
Jiu Wentang continued, "Haoshan, do you agree? If you don’t agree, then we’ll just drop the matter, and pretend that I never said this."
Liu’s father opened his mouth and said, "Our daughter is also her daughter, isn’t it too much trouble to adopt formally?"
Jiu Wentang shook her head, "It’s different, Haoshan, I’m a woman too, and I understand too well how much a woman yearns to have a child of her own. Big sister has been alone for so many years, I really feel sorry for her."
As she spoke, Jiu Wentang’s eyes reddened.
Liu’s father nodded, "Wentang, it’s thoughtful of you to consider all this. Since you agree, I have no objections either. Let’s do as you say and adopt our Xiaoru out to her."
"Mm," Jiu Wentang took a towel and wiped Liu’s father’s feet dry, "Then I’ll go and talk to Xiaoru about this now."
"Alright."
Jiu Wentang emptied the footbath, draped on a thin coat, and went to look for Liu Ru.
After hearing the news, Liu Ru was overjoyed, "Mom, are you serious? I can really be adopted by my Auntie?"
It was said that the old lady had many valuable things. If she could be adopted by her, it meant that those things would also belong to her!
Could Liu Ru be any less happy about getting something for nothing?
"It’s really possible!" Jiu Wentang nodded, "Your dad has agreed."
"Mom, thank you." Liu Ru hugged Jiu Wentang excitedly.
"You silly child, you’re being so formal with your mom?" Jiu Wentang smiled tenderly.
Having married Liu Haoshan for so many years, her greatest pride was this pair of children.
Although Liu Qi always annoyed her, children are thoughtless, and besides, he was her own flesh and blood, she wouldn’t hold it against him.
"So when can we go see my Auntie?" Liu Ru continued to ask.
Jiu Wentang said, "Your dad has already had someone check on it, we should know soon, don’t rush or you’ll spoil it."
"Mm," Liu Ru nodded, "I understand."
Jiu Wentang continued, "Xiaoru, after you meet your Auntie, you really need to temper your attitude. Your Auntie was brought up with the old society’s traditional education and likes those graceful and dignified young ladies."
"You must not clash with your Auntie, it would upset your father."
Liu Ru smiled and said, "Unless I’m crazy, I wouldn’t clash with Auntie. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of her."
"Mm, that’s good." Jiu Wentang nodded in satisfaction.
Truly a daughter she had raised herself, she understood with just a hint.
After leaving Liu Ru’s room, Liu’s father was already asleep in bed.
People become like this as they age.
Jiu Wentang slightly frowned, pulled back the covers, and lay on the other side.
The Ni Family always ate dinner late.
During the meal, Grandma Liu arrived with her cane.
Ni Cuihua quickly stood up and said, "Have you eaten? If not, come and join us. We’ve only just started."
Ni Yang got up to get some cutlery for Grandma Liu in the kitchen.
Grandma Liu stopped Ni Yang’s movement, "I’ve eaten, Yangyang, don’t fuss over me. I’ve come to have a word with you."
Ni Yang said, "Then let’s talk over here. Mom, you all keep eating, I’ll have a word with Grandma Liu."
"All right," Ni Cuihua nodded.
Ni Yang and Grandma Liu went over to the living room.
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