Chapter 129 - 128: Migration to the South (2)
Liu Xiue’s hand hanging at her side tightly gripped the table in front of her, her knuckles turning white, a faint pain in her heart.
She knew Zhao Dazhuang too well. If he couldn’t accompany the old lady through her final journey, he would carry guilt and remorse for the rest of his life, never able to free himself.
She turned to look at her husband. In just a few short days, Zhao Dazhuang was like an eggplant struck by frost, wilting and almost shriveling into a cluster. The deep lines carved by his frown only emphasized the sorrow and reluctance in his eyes all the more.
Liu Xiue looked at Zhao Dazhuang, feeling both heartache and sadness. Honestly, moving back south wouldn’t be bad either. It’s close to her parents’ home, and she hasn’t visited in so many years. She also misses them desperately. She’s been busy taking care of her mother-in-law lately, without a moment to spare for a visit.
But what made Liu Xiue unable to make a decisive choice was Zhao Meimei’s schooling issue. Not to mention the difficulty of transferring main school enrollment, but more importantly, after the semester starts, Zhao Meimei will be entering her second year of high school, a crucial time. Suddenly changing her study and living environment would definitely impact her studies. Thinking of this, Liu Xiue felt uneasy instantly.
Zhao Dazhuang usually had a mild and agreeable personality, but deep down, he was stubborn. Once he made up his mind, no force could pull him back.
Liu Xiue was almost worried to death.
Zhao Dazhuang didn’t mention his plans to Zhao Meimei. On the one hand, he feared she might blurt it out to the old lady, causing her unnecessary worry. On the other, since nothing was settled, whether or not to say anything didn’t matter much.
The old lady had been in good health earlier, but her blood sugar level had been slightly elevated in the past six months. The doctor suggested regulating it until it met the requirements for surgery; otherwise, the risk was too high.
Zhao Dazhuang made up his mind to go back during this time.