Chapter 955 - 953: Confidant
Cao Ergou, without saying a word, knelt down on the ground and started kowtowing.
Wang Yongzhu hurriedly gave a signal to Old Granny Wu to help the person up, while observing Old Madam Cao from the Cao Family and asked, "Who are you?"
Old Madam Cao quickly introduced herself, her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, and then, looking ashamed, said, "Yesterday, my son was foolish. The Scholar Master saved our family’s Ergou, he saved our entire family’s life! How could a few words of thanks suffice? I simply hate that my son, whom I raised to be dim-witted and lacking social graces, committed such heartless acts. I truly apologize to the Scholar Master!"
"We planned to visit as a family last night to express our thanks, but upon hearing that the Scholar Master was attending a banquet, we dared not disturb. So, we postponed to this morning. I’ve prepared a small gift, just a token of gratitude, and I hope the Scholar Master will accept it."
Normally, Old Madam Cao rarely left her home, so most people didn’t know her temperament. However, upon hearing her speak now, she came off as a very straightforward person, quickly explaining everything in just a few words.
After speaking, she shakily threw down her cane, intending to kneel down as well.
Wang Yongzhu was startled and quickly took two steps forward to support Old Madam Cao, repeatedly saying it was unnecessary.
Song Chongjin also hurried to say it was but a trifling matter, really undeserving of such thanks. He further stated that the sentiment was appreciated, but the gift was unnecessary and should be taken back.
Seeing that Song Chongjin refused the gift, Old Madam Cao estimated he hadn’t forgiven them? Her mind was a mess; no matter how she scolded her son yesterday, her heart still ached for him.
If they truly offended the Scholar Master and he decided to obstruct her son and the Cao Family in any way, what would they do?