CHAPTER 780: CHAPTER 755: INTRODUCING A MATCH

"Why are you so foolish, my daughter? Everything I do is for you. Your brother has a hard life. Who’s to blame for that? It’s his own fault. If he hadn’t gambled, would his wife have left him with their two daughters?

Isn’t this all because of him? You can’t blame me for this. And it’s not like I don’t care about him. At most, I can go back with you this time and help him find a wife in the village.

He can’t live like this forever. Marry a wife, have a son, and everything will be perfect! I’m considering this for his sake. Don’t say I don’t care about your brother. No matter what, I raised him this far. Even raising a kitten or a puppy, you’d have feelings for them, let alone a living person.

He should have a woman who knows his needs by his side to take care of him."

Mother Qin complained about her daughter, as if accusing herself of being a heartless foster mother. Although she hadn’t been the best to her son over the years, at least he wasn’t left cold or hungry.

"Mom, what you’re saying finally makes sense. Finding a wife for my brother, he can’t live alone forever. He needs a family."

Qin Dayu finally smiled at these words. Despite her mother being a harsh woman, she had given her all as a mother. Who could blame her mother? Not even she could.

Knowing her mother was considering her brother made Dayu feel comforted, at least her mother hadn’t lost all her conscience.

"See, now you’re smiling. In your heart, I’m just a stepmother who abuses your brother every day, right?"

Mother Qin was angry, yet relieved at the same time, realizing her daughter had a kind heart.

When Qin Dazhu returned at night, he brought 10,000 yuan, and the next morning, he bought them tickets to return home and personally put the three on the train.

Watching the three leave, he finally felt a burden lift from his heart. No matter what, he felt he had done right by his foster mother and sister’s family.

He once considered keeping his foster mother with him to take care of her in her old age, but he never managed to voice it.

He knew his foster mother still missed his sister, and even if he kept her, her mind wouldn’t be here.

If his foster mother had really asked to stay with him, he wouldn’t have refused, but he just couldn’t bring himself to say it first.

Since his foster mother hadn’t said anything, things were actually pretty good now, and his foster mother lived with his sister.

Perhaps it made her happy in her own way.

By the next Friday, Qin Dazhuang had originally planned to pick up his two daughters after work. He hadn’t seen them all last week and missed them terribly.

Yet before work ended, his mother showed up with an unexpected guest.

Seeing Mother Qin with a pretty young woman arriving at his restaurant, Qin Dazhuang was taken aback.

However, he brought her back to where he lived.

When the young woman saw Qin Dazhuang, she bit her lip and lowered her head, blushing instantly.

Qin Dazhuang sensed something was off with this situation. Could it be what he was thinking?

He poured a basin of water for washing and handed it to Mother Qin, considering she must have suffered on the long journey, especially after taking an overnight train.

The situation wasn’t ideal; the elderly must have had a hard time.

The young woman quickly grabbed the basin from Qin Dazhuang, tending to the elderly lady’s washing.

"Let me do it, Brother Qin. Auntie, I’ll handle this. Don’t worry."

Qin Dazhuang pursed his lips and glanced at Mother Qin.

Mother Qin saw his expression and knew her son had complaints against her.

"This girl is Li Cui’e, the daughter of the workshop director at the county water plant where your sister lives. She’s a high school graduate, 28 years old this year. Because her parents are unwell and her younger siblings are still small, she’s been delayed and hasn’t married yet.

This time, your sister and brother-in-law are at the hospital caring for a child, so I had Cui’e accompany me here. You know I’m getting on in years, and without someone to look after me, it’s hard.

I’ve been living with your sister, and her mother-in-law keeps giving me such looks, I don’t want to put up with it anymore, so I came back to you."

Mother Qin knew her son had his head fixed in the past, and he truly had been devoted to his ex-wife.

But since they’re already divorced, if he doesn’t marry again soon, with no one to take care of him, she couldn’t stand by. After all, he was her son, her sole concern for his well-being.

"Mom, since you brought Li Cui’e here, you and Miss Li should stay here. I’ll sleep at the restaurant at night. If people see us together, it’ll harm Miss Li’s reputation."

Qin Dazhuang could guess what his mother was up to: trying to introduce a new wife for him.

But he never planned to remarry, still hoping to win back his ex.

Fortunately, the relationship with his ex-wife had eased a lot lately, and they could even talk when they met.

Occasionally, they could share things like friends.

Qin Dazhuang felt it was a bit like when they first started dating.

He figured that even in slow, small steps, his ex would eventually soften.

As long as she didn’t marry someone else, he’d have a chance.

But if his mother planted a woman by him and Jiang Xin found out, he’d be doomed.

After all his efforts, if his ex-wife’s temper flared, she might never be his wife again.

He couldn’t do that; unlike others, he didn’t get second chances.

This opportunity was too rare to pass up.

If he missed it, he would truly be alone.

His daughters understood his intentions, always speaking well of him to their mom. If he messed up now, he’d be letting them down.

"What kind of reputation are you worried about? I’m an old lady here. If something happens and you’re not around, how can she make the decisions?"

Mother Qin saw her son’s expression and knew what he was thinking.

"Miss Li, I need to speak privately with my mother for a moment. Sorry, could you step into the next room?"

Qin Dazhuang politely sent Li Xiu’e to the next room, knowing she understood the mother and son were discussing her.

Blushing, she quietly lifted the curtain and left the room.