Chapter 142 We're Being Followed
It was only a few days before the lunar New Year, Su Jiuyue thought she had to come back to her husband's family. Therefore, she bid her mother farewell, "Mom, I've been at home for a long time. I'm afraid my mother-in-law misses me. I'll go back today. I'll come back to see you on the second day of the lunar new year."
Hearing this, Zhang replied, "Fine. You should come back. Fortunately, your mother-in-law has a good temper. But could others not quibble with you?"
Zhang made a good point. Too many things needed to be done. If she didn't come back, others would believe she was shirking.
Even if she went back, she would be detested by her second sister-in-law. But how could she just leave cruel-heartedly considering her family's conditions?
"It's ok. I'll explain to her."
Su Jiuyue left with Xiyuan quietly while Maomao and other siblings were playing in the room. Su Jiuyue took some dried sweet potatoes that her mother asked to bring back, and left her mother's house quietly with Wu Xiyuan, holding Honghong.
The memory of living in the Su family these days was not good for Wu Xiyuan as the bedding of the Su family was hard and uncomfortable. Bearing his mother's words that he couldn't mess with his wife, Wu Xiyuan put up with it.
On the way back, the two had been in a hurry, thinking of going back earlier.
Su Jiuyue frowned, contemplating how she told her mother-in-law about the embarrassing and messy affairs of her parents' family.
When she was struggling for it, Wu Xiyuan suddenly came close to her ear and whispered, "Honey, I think we're being followed."
Sue subconsciously wanted to look back but she held back before she turned.
Glancing at the bird which had been flying beside them, she guessed that it was the little thing that tipped them off.
"Do you know how many people are following us?" she asked nervously, back being stiff.
"Two."
Till now, Su Jiuyue felt deep helplessness. Even if she knew these two people were ill-intentioned, she couldn't do anything.
come back home directly or Run? Su Jiuyue was hesitating. However, Su Jiuyue thought since they could keep up with Honghong, those two must be adept at martial arts. If so, she doubted whether she and Wu Xiyuan could escape.
Suddenly, Wu Xiyuan spoke with a bit of excitement, "They're fighting!"
"Are they?"
"Yes. The man in front stopped the behind one. Then they began to fight."
Hope arose from Su Jiuyue's hear. She was surprised that those two men weren't on the same team. If so, She and Wu Xiyuan have been protected by one of them secretly.
The thought elevated her spirit and she said, "Come on! Let's go back home!"
Su Jiuyue thought hesitation made no sense. Chances were the stalker must have known where they livedand probably even known her parents' home.
Even if she could escape, that didn't mean her family could make it as well.
Having come back to Xiayang Village, the atmosphere of preparing for the coming New Year surrounded them. Some of the families kept working hard the whole year, only hoping to make a big meal for their kids during the Spring Festival.
Although this year was tough, delicious dishes had to be added to their meal as a ritual for the Spring Festival.
From a distance appeared the soil slope where Wu house sat. Liu Cuihua set up two shelves at the door, hanging out the family clothes on them.
Wu Xiyuan, as soon as he got off the horse, jumped towards his mother, "Mom! I miss you so much!"
Liu Cuihua was startled by his hug, lifting her up, and then hugged him back. She patted his back with a smile, "Come one. Put me down. Oh, boy. You freak me out!"
After Wu Xiyuan released her, Liu Cuihua asked, "How have you been these days? Did you have a good time with Jiuyue?"
Wu Xiyuan compressed his lips into a thin lineand was somewhat aggrieved.
No one knew a man better than his own mother. Wu Xiyuan's reaction made Liu Cuihua aware of the terrible days her son had been through.
She knew clearly her relative by marriage did suffer a tough life. If not, how could they choose to sell their daughter?
Considering her daughter-in-law's dignity, Liu Cuihua shifted to another topic, "Don't you always ask to play with Maomao? Didn't you two have a good time?"
Speaking of Maomao, Wu Xiyuan immediately showed his smile, "We had a good time! An extremely happy time! Maomao is not as good at kicking shuttlecock as I am, and I even taught him!"
Liu Cuihua praised, "Wow. You're awesome! Do you like kicking shuttlecock? If so, I can make it for you!"
Wu Xiyuan clapped his hands happily, "That's so good! You're the best mom!"
"We also stayed in honey's parents' room. My honey is so pathetic. We should treat her better!" Wu Xiyuan nodded solemnly as he spoke.
Su Jiuyue was a little embarrassed, not knowing what to say. But it's the fact that the life of her parents' family was really a mess which made her have a sense of inferiority.
It was a true saying that children's confidence comes from their parents.
Liu Cuihua shifted her focus on her daughter-in-law who was lowering her head and pinching her delicate fingers anxiously.
She sighed silently in her heart and asked Wu Xiyuan to go into the house first, "Go see your dad. He's been missing you these days!"
Wu Xiyuan nodded and ran into the house happily.
Then Liu Cuihua walked close to Su Jiuyue, held her hands and asked softly, "Is your mother getting better?"
Su Jiuyue dared not look at her but nodded. "Yes. Mom, it's my fault. You have a lot to do these days, but I don't help you. If there's any work you haven't done, just tell me."
Liu Cuihua really felt sorry for her. She did not have a daughter. She loved Su Jiuyue the best among her three daughters-in-law.

This time, Su Jiuyue didn't make fault but she blamed herself a lot.
In order to make her feel better, Liu Cuihua said, "Don't worry. There is still some work left you need to do! Tomorrow, I plan to wash the beddings. I need your help. Don't take it to heart. It just happens that your mother is ill, and everyone knows that. You have no other choices. As a kid, you couldn't shirk your responsibility of looking after your parents. If you are such a girl, I won't like you."
Su Jiuyue knew that her mother-in-law was sensible and might not blame her when she came back, but she was still touched by her mother-in-law's words.
Liu Cuihua took her hands and rubbed them. "look, how stiff they are. Let's go into the house."
In the room, Tian Xiuniang was removing the cushions from the chairs one by one, ready to wash them.
Seeing them coming in, she straightened up and looked back, and immediately said with a weird tone, "Look who's back? Are you reluctant to come back after visiting your parents' family? You keep staying there and don't come back while saying how good your husband's family is. Some would believe you are a lazy woman; others would think that you are dissatisfied with us!"