Grandpa He coaxed in a low voice: Baby, be good!

Chapter 382: Mother Liu’s Innocence

The wealthy Bai Chen didn't understand Xue'er's thoughts. The women around him used to just buy whatever they needed. This girl is so nostalgic, so let her do as she pleases!

So Bai Chen said, "I happen to be free this afternoon, I'll take you back to get it!"

Xue'er shook her head like a rattle, "No, no, I can take the bus back by myself." She thought that she and her mother had always lived in the slums, where the streets were narrow and the people's quality was very poor. If Bai Chen drove his luxury car there and was scratched by those who hated the rich, she wouldn't be able to afford the compensation even if she sold herself. Also, she didn't want Bai Chen to know that she was poor.

Bai Chen's next words extinguished all of Xue'er's worries, "Think it over. There are no buses here, and you can't get a taxi. If you are sure you don't want me to take you home, it will probably be dark by the time you get home."

"Ah! So far?"

"It's not far, but I can't get a car for a while. I guess I have to walk back, which is a long way."

"Then please take me there!" After hearing this, Xue'er decided to let Bai Chen go!

The two started to go to Xueer's house in the afternoon. When they were one street away from Xueer's house, Xueer shouted, "Doctor Bai, stop the car. You can wait for me here! The road inside is too narrow and it's hard for cars to pass."

"Is it far?"

“It’s not far, just past these buildings.

Bai Chen looked in the direction of Xue'er's finger and found that it was indeed not far away.

"Well, give me the phone." Bai Chen said.

Xueer took out a worn-out smartphone from her pocket. The screen was cracked, but as long as it could be used, Xueer was reluctant to replace it.

Bai Chen took the phone, looked up the address book, added his own number, and then dialed his own number. After two rings, he hung up and returned the phone to Xueer.

"Call me if you have a lot of stuff. I'll give you twenty minutes. If you're not back, I'll go find you."

After hearing this, Xue'er estimated in her mind that she would be back in about 20 minutes. In fact, she didn't have much to take, but she wanted to see if her mother was home. It was a good opportunity to ask her why she didn't answer the phone yesterday!

"Okay, I'll go first."

"Well, let's go!"

Xueer got out of the car and ran home. When she got to the door of her house, she opened the old iron gate and shouted, "Mom, Mom, are you home?"

At first no one answered, only the sound of footsteps coming from her mother's room, "Xue'er is back." The gentle voice of Liu's mother was heard, and Xue'er's heart finally settled down.

"Mom, what were you doing yesterday? I called you many times but no one answered. I was so worried. I thought something happened to you." Xueer asked.

When Liu's mother heard her daughter's question, she looked away and said, "Mom went to the bathhouse to take a bath yesterday afternoon and didn't pick up the phone."

"Oh, then next time you see a missed call, call me back, otherwise I will always worry about you." Xue'er said. She didn't doubt her mother at all.

"Okay, Mom will call you back next time." Liu's mother promised.

"Well, Mom, I quit my job at the bar..." Then Xueer roughly recounted what happened this morning.

Mother Liu said distressedly, "Xue'er, it's all because of mom's failure to live up to expectations. I'm in poor health and can't make money, so I'm a burden to you."

"No, I'm very happy to have you around, mom. I've found a job as a maid now, with food and lodging provided, so I won't be living at home anymore. I'll come back to see you when I have time."

Xue'er went back to her room and packed up her necessities. Before leaving, she handed Liu's mother a bank card and said, "Mom, this is for you. This is what I saved over the past few years. It's about 20,000 yuan. You can keep it as a backup."

"Silly boy, keep it for yourself!"

"No need, I'm still struggling. Mom, I'm leaving first. I'll call you later." Xue'er looked at the time. If she continued to dawdle, it would be time soon. Anyway, she would feel relieved as long as she was sure that her mother was okay.

Mother Liu was reluctant to let her daughter go, so she asked, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Well, starting today, I'll be paid."

"When you are alone outside, always pay attention to your safety!" Liu's mother reminded.

"I will, Mom. You should take care of yourself at home. I'm leaving." Xue'er said, then she opened the door and left with her suitcase.

After Xue'er left, a man walked out of Liu's mother's room, "Why, you can't bear to leave!"

"Nonsense, she is our biological daughter. I am not as cruel as you. I ran away to avoid debt back then. Thanks to Xueer who is sensible and capable, she has helped you pay off your debts in the past few years." Liu's mother said sadly.

"Wife, don't be sad. I'm back now. I really can't bear to leave you! But there's nothing I can do. As long as the village is green, there's no fear of running out of firewood. Now our family is reunited," Liu's father coaxed.

"Don't come on, then why didn't you show up just now?"

"I'm worried that my daughter will resent me, right? I'll slowly impress her in the future!" Liu's father said. In fact, he was afraid that Xue'er would question him, asking why he wanted to use her to pay off the debt. It was strange, why didn't the group take Xue'er away? Would they come after him to collect the debt again?

After hearing what Liu's father said, Mother Liu scolded him, "Aren't you worried that I will resent you too? Why do you dare to come back?"

"Wife, I know you resented me in your heart, but you were more worried about me and missed me because you loved me to death back then. You were willing to break up with your family for me. Besides, you have been married for many years. How could you bear to hate me?" Father Liu was sure that Mother Liu was under his control.

That's right, when they were young, they were a perfect match and loved each other passionately. Liu's mother came from a wealthy family, but Liu's father had nothing. Liu's mother's family was very opposed to the two of them being together, but her mother threatened to commit suicide, so her family had to compromise and let the relationship develop.

In the first few years after their marriage, when their child was still small, the couple lived a happy life, with no worries about food and clothing and a comfortable standard of living. However, Liu's father was not satisfied with the status quo. He wanted to get rich overnight, so he became addicted to gambling and embarked on a path of no return.

Until three years ago, the debt collectors threatened to destroy his hands and feet, so he abandoned his wife and daughter and moved far away, leaving his wife and daughter to pay off his debts. However, he did not quit gambling and got deeper and deeper into it, so he had no choice but to use his daughter to pay off his debts. He originally wanted to come back and live a few days of peace and quiet, but he has been wandering around in the past few years and really missed the gentleness and thoughtfulness of Liu's mother.

Seeing the old look of Liu's father, Mother Liu felt a little soft-hearted. "You idiot, now that you're back, find a job and stop gambling. Look, your daughter is already this big. We should think more about her."

"Yes, I'll listen to my wife. I will never gamble again. Let's take a rest!" Father Liu said, holding Mother Liu's hand.

After hearing this, Mother Liu blushed and asked, "Why are you taking a break in the middle of the day?"

"Wife, it's been so many years, don't you miss me? I miss you so much..." Father Liu said as he hugged Mother Liu and kissed her.

"You, weren't so tough yesterday..." Mother Liu said with a red face.

"You also said it was yesterday."

Then the two of them started making love in the broken building. Poor Mother Liu once again fell for the sweet words of Father Liu, but she didn't know that a dog can never change its nature, and the man in front of her almost sold her own daughter!