Tang Yue's face turned red in an instant, and it stayed red even after she hung up the phone. Her own mother really had a way with words! Although she and Mo Siyu had been intimate, even embracing and kissing, they hadn't taken the last step. But hearing such words from her mother, telling her to be mindful about such matters, made her indescribably shy. That's it, she better not meet with Si Yu this weekend, or she would die of embarrassment. After staying in the hospital for three days, Tang Zhengyuan and the others arranged for a car to take Tang Xian, Guo Li, and the child back to the county. Even Granny Tang followed them back, leaving only herself in Qianjin Village, which worried everyone. Since the house was finished and empty, they weren't worried about thieves or anything of the sort. Guo Li was doing her confinement in a clothing factory, where there was a separate set of rooms. Tang Zhengde and Zhang Hualian also lived in the factory, so the whole family was together. Tang Zhengyuan could see his grandson every day, which made him exceedingly happy. Aunts Tang Zhenghong and Tang Zhengyue, hearing that their nephew had a child, came to see the baby but left soon after. When Tang Zhengyue returned home, Zhao Youwei was packing up, preparing to follow Tang Mingguanli to Jing City. "Zheng Yue, your family furniture is almost ready. Once the walls are painted, you can move in. With the two children, it'll be tough on you," said Zhao Youwei. The furniture business he and Tang Zhengyue were running was becoming more successful, earning them more money, so naturally, he was grateful to Tang Zhengyue's family. "Youwei, don't worry, I'll take good care of the two children at home," said Tang Zhengyue reluctantly looking at Zhao Youwei. Since they got married, they had always been together. Occasionally when Youwei went out to work, he would return in ten days to half a month. This time, going to Jing City to help build the branch factory, it was uncertain how long he would be gone. "Zheng Yue, when you have time, go to Jing City to see me," Zhao Youwei said, also reluctant to leave his wife and children. On the day of his departure, Tang Zhengyue accompanied him to the train station. Tang Mingli said, "Fourth sister, don't worry, I promise your husband will safely make big money and come back." "Okay," Tang Zhengyue instructed Tang Mingli carefully, her eyes slightly red. "Zheng Yue, when you have time, go home more often to see mom," Tang Mingli turned to Tang Zhengyue and said, "After all, big brother and second brother are men, besides second sister-in-law, how often will you go back in a month?" "I know, I'll go to see mom," Tang Zhengyue waved her hand as she spoke. Jiang City, Railway Station. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel•fire.net Tang Mingli brought a dozen people with him, all carrying large and small bags, which attracted the attention of passersby. These dozen people were carpenters and masons; there was a lot of woodworking needed at the branch factory, as well as work on walls and floors. Tang Mingli felt more assured using his own family members. Tang Mingli told Zhao Youwei to wait with the few others as he went to buy tickets. Just after purchasing the tickets, Tang Mingli was grabbed by a woman. "What's going on?" Tang Mingli instinctively shook off the hand without even realizing who had grabbed him. "Mingli." It was the pitiful voice of Qi Yufei. It took a while for Tang Mingli to realize that the person he had just shaken off was Qi Yufei. Qi Yufei looked skinny compared to the last time they met; her once beautiful black hair seemed unkempt and frizzy, carelessly tied at the end. The thinned-out Qi Yufei, along with the exhaustion evident between her brows, bore little resemblance to the Qi Yufei in his memories. "It's so good to have run into you," Qi Yufei said with tears in her eyes, thinking her tearful appearance was beautiful. In reality, coupled with her old clothes and her frail, undernourished body, there was no hint of beauty. "Hold on, why are you here?" Tang Mingli unconsciously looked around. With the crowd coming and going, there was no one he recognized. "I..." As soon as Qi Yufei started to speak, tears began to fall. She sobbed and explained that she was heading to Jing City to seek help from relatives, but when she arrived at Jiang City Railway Station, her money and luggage were stolen. Tang Mingli happened to have two hundred loose change on him; he handed it to Qi Yufei, saying, "This money should be enough for you to buy a train ticket." "Mingli." Qi Yufei took a quick step forward, grabbing onto Tang Mingli's sleeve and sobbing, "I'm too scared to go alone; the train journey takes more than a day and night. I'm just a woman, and if I run into something on the way..." Qi Yufei didn't finish her sentence, but the implication was crystal clear. "Mingli, I know this is difficult for you. Maybe I should just go by myself," Qi Yufei said, turning away and sobbing. Already frail, her slender frame seemed even more delicate as she turned around. Qi Yufei walked a few steps, silently calculating how many steps it would take before Tang Mingli would speak up. On the fifth step, Tang Mingli called out to her, "How about you come with us to Jing City?" "Really?" Qi Yufei turned her face back, bright smiles mixed with tear stains creating a stark contrast. "Mm," Tang Mingli nodded, "But we have over a dozen people in our group." "It's okay, I feel safer with more people," Qi Yufei said with a beaming smile, obviously aware that Tang Mingli's group had over a dozen people. Since discovering that Tang Mingli had come back alone, she had been hanging around the station every day to learn when he would leave. Finally, after many days, Qi Yufei saw Tang Mingli appear. She had taken a seat at the back of the train early on, and Tang Mingli didn't notice her. In the county town, Qi Yufei dared not show her face; if she did and Tang Mingli refused to take her along, what would she do? But in Jiang City, with no money and no luggage, Tang Mingli had a soft heart and certainly wouldn't leave her alone in Jiang. "Mingli, how come you are bringing a girl back with you when buying tickets?" Zhao Youwei looked at Tang Mingli, his gaze falling on Qi Yufei. To be honest, Qi Yufei wasn't ugly, but she wasn't particularly beautiful either. Her clothes were a bit old, but they seemed of good quality. "My classmate," Tang Mingli cleared his throat and explained, adding, "She's also going to Jing City. Her luggage and money got stolen, and she just happened to run into me." "Stay here; I'll go buy you a ticket," Tang Mingli said to Qi Yufei, then turned back to get her a ticket. Now it was spring, not exactly a busy time, but since they were a large group, boarding the train was still a challenge. Thinking of Qi Yufei as a lone woman, Tang Mingli took extra care of her. Once on the train and finding their seats, Qi Yufei's ticket was bought last and thus couldn't sit with Tang Mingli and the others. But Qi Yufei, looking pitiful, followed behind Tang Mingli, "Mingli, I'm just a woman, I'm scared." Moreover, the ticket was for another carriage.