Chapter 500: Chapter 500

"Mom, I’m here watching Tang Yuan, you go downstairs, have a cup of tea with Mrs. Wu, chat a bit."

Mrs. Song actively came up to take over.

Her goal was to nurture feelings with this child.

If it weren’t to please Old Mrs. Song, she wouldn’t want to take on such a child.

She hasn’t even looked after her own granddaughter, now she’s so eager to help watch over someone else’s child, there’s got to be some benefit.

Mrs. Wu shook her head at Tang Yuan, "No need, no need. I can just chat here with your mother-in-law. Besides, watching over this child, I really like him, I treat him like my own great-grandchild!"

She came precisely for this child, how could she go downstairs?

Old Mrs. Song also shook her head, "You go do your things. Us two old ladies can chat here. Besides, Tang Yuan isn’t hard to look after, he’s quite obedient."

Mrs. Song could only leave, her upset expression was immediately seen by Mr. Wu downstairs.

He couldn’t help but become cautious.

He had long heard rumors outside that the Song family’s grandson and his stepmother didn’t get along well, this stepmother’s expression didn’t seem like it was for anything good.

Perhaps she had some plans?

His biggest concern was naturally that these plans might involve his great-grandchild, the child is still too young.

At such a young age, if the adults at home don’t protect him, who knows what this stepmother might do, not being loved is one thing, but being led astray is another.

"From what I see, your daughter-in-law seems pretty respectful to you. But the rumors outside say you don’t think much of her, so why is she running over here so frequently now? Could it be that she’s trying to help you look after your great-grandchild?"

Mrs. Wu didn’t like Mrs. Song.

This Mrs. Song’s eyes weren’t pure at all, anyone who becomes a stepmother generally isn’t seen as a good person.

Moreover, with all the rumors about the Song family over the years, she couldn’t help but be wary of Mrs. Song.

Old Mrs. Song sighed, "It’s said that family scandals shouldn’t be spread outside. But, what relationship do we have? Even if we’ve been enemies for years, you probably understand my family’s situation better than I do. My daughter-in-law, I never approved of her. If it weren’t for her, my legitimate daughter-in-law wouldn’t have passed away.

Let’s not talk about the rights and wrongs of it all, but she’s always had a bad relationship with my grandson. Now that my grandson has just had an incident, she runs over wanting to help me watch Tang Yuan, tell me, how can I not feel concerned?

You can see, we’re not young anymore, if I have to take care of such a young child for ten days or half a month, that’s fine. But for such a long time, I’m afraid my body can’t handle it, if I collapse, who will take care of this child?

But to let her take care of the child, my mind is anxious and restless, can’t trust her, isn’t that why I’m worrying here."

The old lady had no confidants to speak of, though the two of them had been at odds for years.

But that underlying mutual understanding was something unmatched by other friendships, the pure years they went through were something no friendship could replace.

"Old Meng, you’re absolutely right, your daughter-in-law, at a glance, isn’t someone of sincere mind. If the child were really left with her, whether raised well or poorly, she would have an excuse to speak.

I know you’re tired, but think about it, your grandson is your only heir. If he gets led astray, your heart would probably suffer even more, you’d let down your grandson and granddaughter-in-law.

Haha, of course, don’t get mad, I’m not saying they’ll necessarily encounter anything bad, there’s always that small chance. I totally hope nothing happens to them, they’re both good kids. Especially Jiang Xiaoxiao, she’s a great benefactor to our family.

She experienced all of this, I feel bad too. I just think, firstly, we’re friends for so many years, if we reconcile, we could still be friends, it’s not easy at our age to find someone who understands you.

With others, I really haven’t managed to forge a friendship like I have with you. Also considering repaying the favor, Jiang Xiaoxiao was so good to our grandson, to all of our family. If we could lend a hand and help her child,

I’d be willing to do anything.

Otherwise, how about I help you look after the child in the future? Anyway, I have nothing to do at home, just tending flowers and reading newspapers all day. I’ve gotten lazy, so why not keep busy and come here to accompany you daily?

The two of us taking care of a child, despite being older, it’s definitely better than just one person. Moreover, my husband, Old Wu, could come over and keep your husband, Old Song, company, play chess, have tea.

The four of us looking after one child, surely we can manage that? People always say children grow quickly. Think about it, do you think this idea could work?"

Old Mrs. Song’s eyes lit up, Mrs. Wu’s words truly resonated with her.

If anyone could help her, she’d rather not let Mrs. Song take care of the child.

She just wasn’t comfortable with it.

But having Mr. Wu bring her husband over every day to help with the child,

is it really appropriate?

"But, but isn’t this too much trouble, having you both come all the time?"

Old Mrs. Song truly felt it was inappropriate.

"What’s inappropriate, you’re worried we’ll get tired from running around? I tell you, I’m clever enough, your neighbor in the next building, that’s Old Zeng, Old Zeng is moving with his son to retire, so that house is empty.

I’ve already talked to Old Zeng, we’ll take that house, swapping it for a house where his son’s work is, also a standalone house, so when the two of us move over, we’ll be neighbors.

So close by, I can easily come over to your house, and you can come to ours if needed. Consider it me, your friend, making up for those years I neglected you.

Of course, it’s also compensating for the favor owed to Doctor Jiang. You can confidently use me, there’s no complaint no matter how you use me. This gratitude can’t be repaid even if our entire family tries."

These words moved Old Mrs. Song to tears.

She held Mrs. Wu’s hand, shaking it repeatedly, "You, you’re so exasperating, look at you, you’ve made me cry. You’re so generous, speaking so openly, if I still hold onto past grievances, I wouldn’t be human.

How could you do this? Just moving like that? Oh, my heart! Old friends, we truly are lifetime friends. I really have to thank you. Our Tang Yuan is quite blessed, having yet another pair of great-grandparents caring for him."

Old Mrs. Song’s long-standing gloom finally found a bit of solace with this situation.

Support from others felt like a bright hopeful feeling.

They moved their home sincerely, what more was there to say?