Chapter 10 — Taste of Home

She understands all too well the feeling of panic when falling into a difficult situation alone. I also understand that the phrase "because it's good for you" can sometimes force people to the point where they can't breathe. Luc Canh Hoa called Chu Hieu Duong again. Phone on speakerphone. There was a sound of crying on the other end of the line, and also the sound of a man in a low voice consoling. Zhou Xiaotang called: "Auntie Luc." The mother-in-law immediately stopped by. “Hieu Duong, don't be afraid.” The other end of the line quickly switched to a young man. His voice was tired but sincere. “Aunt Luc, my name is Trieu Minh Vien.” “Thank you for taking care of Hieu Duong recently.” “I really didn't know she kept so many things from me.” By the end, his voice was choked. "My mother only found out today that my mother-in-law passed away." “As soon as she walked in the door and saw how skinny Hieu Duong was, she immediately cried.” “She doesn't intend to win over people.” "I just feel like my family doesn't take good care of Hieu Duong. I feel so guilty." The mother-in-law was silent for a moment, her voice softened. "So don't make any hasty decisions right now." "Now that Hieu Duong has grown up a month old, we'll have to see if she agrees to change places." Trieu Minh Vien repeatedly replied yes. A few minutes later, the phone was transferred to a middle-aged woman. As soon as she opened her mouth, she apologized first. “Sister Luc, I'm really sorry.” "Our house is far away, so the news is slow." "This child is afraid that we will worry so he doesn't say anything." “I just said to pick her up because I was so nervous.” “I don't intend to force it.” Hearing this, the mother-in-law's eyes gradually softened. “We all have no bad intentions,” she said. "It's just that everyone is too quick to arrange everything for their children." The other person cried and said: "That's right." At that moment, I suddenly felt that there are many misunderstandings in this world, not because someone is bad. It's just that everyone holds love too tightly. The next morning, we went to Zhou Xiaotang's house again. Trieu Minh Vien is even thinner than in the photo, his eyes are full of blood. As soon as he saw his mother-in-law, he bowed deeply. The mother-in-law stepped back in panic. “What are you doing?” Trieu Minh Vien said: "Thank you for taking care of her for me." “I'm also sorry for making you worry too.” His mother stood next to him, her eyes swollen and red. She carried a basket of eggs and a bag of millet, determined to stuff them for her mother-in-law. Mother-in-law did not accept. She immediately turned to feed me. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. In the end, it was still Luc Canh Hoa who received it. He said: "Just put it down first, don't struggle outside the door." After sitting in the house, everyone explained everything clearly. Trieu Minh Vien's project money was indeed delayed. But he doesn't have to ignore it. He quit his job there and was about to return to find a new job. His mother also said she could rent a house nearby to take care of Chu Hieu Duong until she gave birth. Chu Hieu Duong bowed his head, tears kept falling. “I don't want to bother everyone.” The four adults in the room sighed almost simultaneously. Her mother-in-law looked at her like she was looking at herself yesterday. “Understanding Tang, bothering others and being remembered by others are not the same thing.” Hearing that sentence, my heart felt sour. Perhaps that is the first thing the mother-in-law learned in the past few days. Finally, everyone finished discussing. Chu Hieu Duong will not go for the time being. Trieu Minh Vien and his mother moved nearby to take care of her. Every day when we cook, our family will make an extra portion. The mother-in-law is in charge of supervision, not in charge of secretly taking it away. Hearing the words "sneaking", the mother-in-law's face turned red. The atmosphere finally lightened up. But just as we were about to leave, the homeowner arrived. He stood outside the door, rubbing his hands a bit awkwardly. “Hieu Duong, it's not that I don't know how to sympathize.” “This house is what my son needs to use to get married.” “Next month, I'm afraid you guys really have to move.” 13 As soon as the host's words ended, the atmosphere in the room became warmer and quiet again. Chu Hieu Duong instinctively covered his stomach, his face turned slightly white. Trieu Minh Vien immediately stood up. “Uncle, can you give us a little more time?” The homeowner sighed. “It's not like I want to rush you guys.” “My son's wedding date has been set, the furniture will be ready next week

transferred in.” He said it was very awkward. It's not like you're chasing people. On the contrary, it seemed that he himself was uncomfortable. Trieu Minh Vien's mother quickly said: "We will move, we will try to find a house as quickly as possible." Mother-in-law looked at Chu Hieu Duong, her lips moved slightly. I know she almost said to come stay at our house first. But before she could speak, Luc Canh Hoa softly called out. “Mom.” The mother-in-law turned her head to look at him. Luc Canh Hoa's voice is very steady. “Let's find a house nearby first.” “Don't let Xiao Duong have to go back and forth.” The mother-in-law was stunned and then slowly nodded. I also breathed a sigh of relief. It's not that we don't want to help. It's just that right now, Chu Hieu Duong needs a stable space that belongs to him. She has a husband, a mother-in-law, and a baby about to be born. We can help, but we cannot rearrange her life for her. After the homeowner left, Trieu Minh Vien took the phone and started looking for a house.