CHAPTER 549: CHAPTER 544: LOOSENING UP (SECOND UPDATE)

In fact, Luo Zhiming believed that Zhou Yunmei and Fang Pingying were indeed going to borrow money for him to pay off debts, so he naturally cooperated fully with Xu He’s requests.

Although Luo Dashan was weakened by severe diarrhea, he insisted on getting up, "I can’t not go, tomorrow is Hong Lan’s engagement day, this cannot be delayed."

But as soon as he tried to get up, his body slid down weakly, truly unable to rise.

Seeing the opportunity, Xu He quickly supported Luo Dashan, while tentatively saying, "Dad, how about mom and I go on your behalf? I’ll make sure mom doesn’t create a scene at sister-in-law’s place."

"No need for you to go, I can make it." Although Luo Dashan usually never complained about Xu He, he still knew what kind of person his daughter-in-law was. Shaking his head and directly refusing Xu He’s offer, he said, "Wait for Zhiming to get some anti-diarrheal medicine from the village barefoot doctor, then I’ll catch the evening bus over."

But Xu He had put too much laxative in the medicine, and considering Luo Dashan’s age, he had diarrhea several times overnight, completely exhausting him. Speaking that sentence left him gasping for air, and he had to lean half against the bed, squinting his eyes to rest.

Seeing this, Zhou Yunmei exchanged a look with Xu He, who gave her a signal with her eyes. Zhou Yunmei then sat beside the bed, pretending to be very concerned about Luo Dashan’s health, "Old man, you’re like this now, who could be at ease with you traveling alone on such a long train ride? Let me go. I promise to just go and have a look. Zhiyong is there for Hong Lan’s matters anyway, and I’ll leave the decisions to Zhiyong."

She paused, then continued, "As for Pingying, she has already divorced Zhiyong. What would I go there to make a fuss about? What’s the point of causing a scene? I promise to go today and come back the day after tomorrow. I won’t stay there a moment longer, I won’t even see Yaoyao and Ruirui."

Though Zhou Yunmei and Xu He both kept assuring him, Luo Dashan remained hesitant.

In his heart, he genuinely did not want Zhou Yunmei to go, but if neither parent attended their daughter’s wedding, what would the mother-in-law think? He feared that even before getting married, his daughter would already be at a disadvantage.

His elder daughter, Cui Lan, had been looked down upon by her in-laws during her marriage, and her days there were not pleasant. So when Luo Dashan thought about Hong Lan’s wedding, he wanted her to have a dignified ceremony.

Regardless of how much financial support can be provided, he still wanted to go and show face on behalf of her family.

But the things Zhou Yunmei had done previously really made Luo Dashan uneasy, and for a moment, he didn’t know what to do.

Seeing that Luo Dashan still hadn’t spoken, Xu He became anxious.

Because if Zhou Yunmei didn’t go, the biggest loss would be hers. She could no longer delay the situation with her pregnancy. If the child’s paternity crisis fell on Luo Zhiyong and the Luo Family found out the child belonged to someone else, her life would be completely over.

Moreover, her previous failure to marry Luo Zhiyong was already a regret, and this time, she was determined not to let it slip again.

Thus, she deliberately pushed Zhou Yunmei slightly and hinted, "Mom, you must go this time, otherwise who knows what might happen at home."

Zhou Yunmei glanced at her, also looking extremely agitated. Luo Dashan just wouldn’t budge, what could she do?

Luo Dashan also sensed something off in Xu He’s words, and weakly opened his mouth, "What could possibly happen at home?"

Xu He was taken aback, then immediately said, "It’s about Hong Lan. If even the parents are absent at the engagement, who knows what might happen at her in-laws’ place in the future."

"Old man, Xu He is right, we, as parents, must attend. It’s not something we can skip." This time Zhou Yunmei spoke, even raising three fingers in a swearing gesture, looking very serious, "I swear, I’ll definitely not cause a scene with Fang Pingying. If you hear that I did upon my return, you can kick me out of the Luo family."

Luo Dashan, always a straightforward person and coupled with Zhou Yunmei’s adamant tone, hesitated for a long time before finally agreeing, "Alright, you go then. Take Xu He with you. Zhiming will stay to take care of me."

Upon seeing Luo Dashan finally relent, Zhou Yunmei and Xu He were overjoyed, though they dared not show too much excitement outwardly. Zhou Yunmei said, "Alright, we’ll pack our things and catch the bus tomorrow morning."

Upon hearing this, Xu He also quickly nodded, "Mom, then you take care of dad. I’ll go pack our things. We must not miss the bus tomorrow."

After Xu He left, Luo Dashan called Zhou Yunmei, who was packing, over to his side and even pleaded a little, "Wife, please don’t cause any trouble this time. If you start plotting something at Pingying’s home again, Zhiyong will surely blame us, and we may truly lose this son."

"I know, I won’t scheme anything regarding Fang Pingying’s family." Actually, Zhou Yunmei had already thought it through. If it really came down to it, she wouldn’t bring up the troubled issue of asking Fang Pingying for money over a child. After all, the debts concerning Luo Zhiming had been ongoing for more than a day or two. The usurers had left and hadn’t come back since; it could be dragged out.

Now, the most important thing was to sort out Xu He’s desire for a child. Otherwise, if Xu He really caused a stir, everyone would eventually know that Luo Zhiming couldn’t have children. Xu He might divorce him, and without a child, he definitely couldn’t find another wife—his life would honestly be ruined.

Luo Dashan, seeing that Zhou Yunmei agreed, nodded and pointed to his bag, "Mm, when you go tomorrow, take these things with you. Use the money when you get to the provincial city to buy some treats and toys for the children, and let Zhiyong give them to Pingying."

Speaking of the two children, Luo Dashan added, "Also, isn’t there a photo studio in the city? Have Zhiyong take Ruirui and Yaoyao to get a photo taken. Bring a photo back for me when you return. Ever since they started talking, I haven’t seen the kids yet."

Zhou Yunmei nodded in agreement, "Alright, I’ll tell Zhiyong when I get there."

"Then get your things packed and go to sleep early." Seeing that he had instructed everything necessary, Luo Dashan said, "I’m waiting for Zhiming to bring me my medicine back."

Not much later, Luo Zhiming indeed brought back some white pills, claiming they were for diarrhea, and urged Luo Dashan to take them quickly.

Not knowing if it was a placebo effect or not, after taking the medicine, Luo Dashan felt slightly better and didn’t need to go to the restroom as often. Thinking of Zhou Yunmei’s need to catch the train tomorrow, he told everyone in the house to go to sleep.

After Luo Zhiming returned to the room, Xu He was packing. Seeing Luo Zhiming enter, she quickly asked in a low voice, "You didn’t really bring back diarrhea medicine for your dad, did you?"

"Would I be that foolish? I did get the diarrhea medicine, it’s right here." Luo Zhiming took a wrapped package out of his pocket and whispered, "What I gave him was just general cold medicine, definitely won’t stop diarrhea but it won’t kill him either."