The handsome guy next door loves to flirt.

Upon hearing her answer, Minmin couldn't help but glance at her a few more times. Seeing that she was looking down and couldn't clearly see her expression, she realized that she also liked Akun and didn't mind that he had a girlfriend before. This was a bit of a dilemma…

“Manyun, you know who Akun likes. A girl’s youth is precious. Marrying the right man is more important than anything else. Don’t end up like me. I’m thirty now and have a child, but it’s still hard for me to get married. I guess this is how my life will be.”

Chen Manyun finally understood the meaning behind Minmin's words. She was subtly advising her to leave and not stay in the Xiao family anymore. Her heart ached, and tears welled up in her eyes as she cried, "I understand what Sister Minmin means. She wants me to withdraw and let Brother Kun and his girlfriend be together... I'll tell Auntie I have something to do and go home later."

Although Minmin felt a little guilty, she didn't want her to stay any longer. Her mother was always kind-hearted but had a sharp tongue. She was afraid that if she stayed any longer, the more the two of them developed a mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship, the less her mother would want Manyun to leave.

Seeing her crying so hard, he took out tissues to wipe her tears. This girl was also a lovesick fool, but she loved the wrong man and misplaced her feelings. If Ah Kun hadn't met Yun Shu, the two of them might still be together. However, his younger brother clearly didn't seem to like such a well-behaved and quiet girl. He preferred someone like Yun Shu who was challenging and prickly. Otherwise, he would have been married long ago.

After the two went inside, Liu Yufen woke up after only a short while, perhaps because she had slept too much the night before. Seeing that Minmin and Manyun were both there, she felt very gratified. When people get old, especially when they are sick, they want their children and daughters-in-law to be by their side to take care of them. This is a blessing, to have someone to rely on in old age. Not everyone has this kind of blessing.

The two then went inside and sat on opposite sides without speaking. When Minmin saw that her mother had woken up, she fed her some water.

Man Yun hesitated before walking up to Liu Yufen and carefully said, "Auntie, I... my mom said there's something going on at home and she wants me to go back and help..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yufen immediately asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Has something happened at home? Is it serious? Manyun, make a call, I'll come and talk to your mother." The two families are about to become in-laws, so she couldn't help but show concern for her family's situation.

Manyun hesitated, glancing at Minmin. Minmin knew Manyun was making an excuse to go home, but her mother wouldn't let it go. She sighed helplessly, rubbing her forehead, and said, "Go ahead and hit her, it's okay!"

Only then did Manyun dare to take out her phone and make a call home. Her mother answered. She put the phone on speakerphone so Liu Yufen could hear and speak to her mother.

"Manyun's mother, what happened at home? Why are you calling Manyun home so urgently?" Liu Yufen asked with concern.

"Something happened? Nothing's wrong, everything's fine at home. Does Manyun not want to stay with you anymore? That girl, she's getting married to Akun in two months, how can she be so homesick? Let her stay there and help you with the chores. Sister Liu, please don't feel bad about it, she's hardworking and obedient. She'll be your daughter-in-law in the future, there's nothing you won't dare to ask her to do. Once you get along well with your mother-in-law, it's not too late to let her go home." Manyun's mother disapproved of her daughter going home on the phone, seeing it as a great opportunity for her to get along well with their family.

Minmin, who was listening nearby, was speechless. Manyun's mother was too enthusiastic and too trusting of the Xiao family. She had only just gotten engaged and was already trying her best to persuade her daughter to live with her future husband's family. How eager she was for her daughter to get married! She had never seen a family like this in the countryside!

After they finished talking and hung up the phone, Liu Yufen said warmly, "Manyun, your mother said everything is fine at home, and I'm like this, so why don't you just stay and help out? Or do you find it too much trouble to take care of an old woman like me?"

Upon hearing this, Manyun hurriedly shook her head, about to say she was willing to stay longer, when Minmin spoke first, mocking, "Manyun, how much does your mother want you to get married? Was no one willing to marry you off before, or is there some unspeakable reason? Otherwise, why would your mother be in such a hurry for you to get married? You're only engaged and haven't even married into our Xiao family yet! If the villagers knew, they would ostracize and talk about our family!" She was completely impolite. Without this, Chen Manyun wouldn't leave so easily; she had to be ruthless.

After Minmin finished speaking, Manyun felt extremely awkward, clutching the hem of her clothes, unsure of how to respond.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yufen immediately scolded, "You brat, how can you talk like that? Manyun's mother is kind-hearted. I'm already like this, what's wrong with Manyun staying to take care of me? Let me tell you, if anyone dares to drive Manyun away, I will not receive treatment and will go home immediately."

"Auntie, no! Sister Minmin is only thinking about my reputation. I... I'm fine." Manyun said anxiously. She couldn't let the mother and daughter quarrel because of her. It wouldn't be good if she stayed in the Xiao family in the future.

"Alright, Mom! Nobody's kicking Manyun out. Why are you talking so much? Do you want some water?" Minmin could only give in helplessly when she saw her mother getting angry again. What's wrong with her mother? She's getting senile as she gets older. What illness is she using to blackmail people?

"I want a drink, but you don't need to pour it for me. Manyun, get Auntie a glass of water." Liu Yufen grumbled. She knew what her daughter meant; she was on her son's side and didn't want Manyun to be with her son, but she wouldn't let them have their way.

Minmin saw that her mother didn't like her taking care of her, but she didn't mind and was happy to relax, so she lay on the bed next door for a while. She went to bed very late last night and got up at five o'clock this morning, and now her eyelids were almost closed, so she didn't want to deal with them. She knew her mother's temper best; she was very difficult to deal with, and the more you argued with her, the more she would do the opposite of what you wanted. She was getting worse as she got older.

Manyun breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Minmin was no longer causing trouble. This situation was also quite difficult for her. A glint of shrewdness flashed in her eyes. For now, she would take care of her aunt first.

“Manyun! Don’t worry, that’s just how she is. You’ll see she doesn’t mean any harm once you get to know her better. Our Xiao family is simple and there aren’t many people left. I, the old man, just hope to have a grandson soon. You and Akun should have a child right after you get married. While you’re still young and I can still move around, I can help you take care of the child.”

Minmin, who was standing next to her, shook her head and sighed after hearing this. This mother was speechless. If Akun didn't like Manyun, even if the two of them got married, she still wouldn't have a grandson to hold if Akun didn't touch Manyun.