Yun Jinshan was startled and looked closely, only to see a heavily made-up woman, reeking of rouge, standing before him…
Her face was painted with an exaggerated makeup, the rouge applied thickly, her eye sockets dark, and her lips a deep red.
Anyone who didn't know would think she had been poisoned by some strange toxin.
The person who had arrived was none other than Yun Jinshan's own mother, Liu Cuirong…
After not seeing her for a long time, she seemed to have lost a lot of weight, and a hint of weariness showed on her cheeks and around her eyes.
Yun Jinshan exclaimed in surprise, "Mom, Mom? Why are you here?"
Ever since Grandma had driven her out of the house, Yun Jinshan had never seen her again.
After so long, Liu Cuirong had reappeared…
"Jinshan, you've grown taller again!" Liu Cuirong reached out, intending to gently touch Yun Jinshan's face.
The latter flinched, stepping back two paces, "Wh-what do you want?"
When they were at home before, Yun Jinshan had never had a good impression of her. Now that he saw her unexpectedly, Yun Jinshan didn't feel much emotional stir…
Liu Cuirong's hand froze in mid-air, slightly taken aback. "Jinshan, why are you dodging? Mom just came to see you. So much time has passed, don't you miss Mom at all?"
After all, he was her biological son. Even if Yun Jinshan disliked her, the bond of blood could not be broken.
"Mom, I'm doing quite well now!" Yun Jinshan turned his face away.
"Oh, really?" Liu Cuirong took a step forward, appraising her son's attire. "Oh my, didn't they say the Yun family is now swimming in wealth? Why are you still wearing clothes like these?"
News of the old Yun family buying a cow had long since spread to the county town. Moreover, Liu Cuirong worked in the red-light district, making her the most well-informed…
Upon hearing this, Yun Jinshan glared at her, "What's wrong with me wearing this? It's still better than the clothes you're wearing!"
Hmph, dressed in gaudy colors and with a face painted unnaturally pale, it was obvious she wasn't doing legitimate work.
Liu Cuirong listened, then lowered her head to look at her own attire. "Jinshan, do you think Mom is dressed too garishly?"
If she had known this would happen, she would have changed into a more subdued outfit…
"I didn't say that!" Yun Jinshan snorted, then turned to leave with his bundle.
His family had told him that if he ever encountered Liu Cuirong again, it was best not to engage with her.
A woman like that was capable of anything.
Seeing her son about to leave, Liu Cuirong quickly grabbed him. "Jin-Jinshan, wait a moment, Mom hasn't finished speaking!~"
Yun Jinshan: "…"
"Jinshan, Mom asks you, how tall is Xiaobao now? It's getting cold recently, you as the elder brother must take good care of him, understand?"
Liu Cuirong instructed Jinshan in a proper manner, and at the end of her words, she took out two pieces of silver from her sleeve. "Here, Chinese New Year is approaching. Use this money to buy some candies and tanghulu, and share them with Xiaobao!"
"Oh, Mom!" Yun Jinshan lost his patience and didn't take the silver. "Xiaobao is doing great now. Besides, with Shanshan's mother taking care of him, what could possibly happen to him…"
"Shanshan's mother?" Liu Cuirong frowned, her face instantly darkening. "Jinshan, how dare you call that vixen 'Mom'? Do you have any conscience at all? You and Xiaobao were born from my ten months of pregnancy, flesh and blood from my body. Have you become so foolish from reading that you call her Mom?"
Yun Jinshan: "…"
He couldn't help but inwardly complain, if you had stayed home, been obedient, and managed the household properly, instead of causing trouble every other day, would you have ended up in this state?
Besides, Father divorced you, and you can't go find happiness for yourself?
Since Father has already married Du Tieshan, should he call her Aunt instead of Mom?
"I don't want to talk to you!" Yun Jinshan pushed Liu Cuirong away and walked forward, his face filled with anger.
Liu Cuirong was also furious, stepping forward to block Yun Jinshan. "Hey, you ungrateful wretch, have you forgotten how I treated you before? Didn't I always prioritize you and Xiaobao with the best food? You've only studied for a few days, how did you become so backward…"
Yun Jinshan, annoyed by her shouting, stopped and glared at Liu Cuirong, "So, what exactly do you want?"
First, she was stuffing money into his hands, then acting all solicitous. Given Liu Cuirong's personality, she wouldn't have come to visit her son out of kindness.
Liu Cuirong paused for a moment, then chuckled. "You brat, you're getting smarter and smarter, nothing can be hidden from you!~"
Yun Jinshan rolled his eyes upon hearing this. "If you have something to say, say it quickly!"
If it weren't for Liu Cuirong's unreasonable fuss, he would already be on the carriage back to the village…
The thought of seeing his sweet little aunt and his adorable little brother warmed his heart.
Liu Cuirong looked around, then pulled Yun Jinshan into a corner and whispered, "Jinshan, do you know where Grandma put the house deed and land deed?"
Yun Jinshan: "???"
Wait, why are you suddenly looking for the house deed and land deed?
Everyone in the Yun family knew that after Young Master Xiao built the house, he had given the entire property to his little aunt. The house deed and land deed were all in his little aunt's name. What did it have to do with you?
"What do you want to do?" Yun Jinshan frowned.
Liu Cuirong clicked her tongue and patted Yun Jinshan's shoulder. "Son, don't always think the worst of people. Mom met a wealthy gentleman a few days ago who wants to buy a house and some land in the countryside. As long as he likes it, he's willing to pay any price…"
"The house the Yun family built is spacious and magnificent, with a backyard garden behind it. If you just show that gentleman the house, he's sure to like it!~"
Yun Jinshan: "…"
As expected, a weasel visiting a chicken never has good intentions.
So she was coveting the big house.
"Jinshan, think about it carefully. In this day and age, without money, you can't move an inch. You can't even fill your stomach, let alone have the energy to study for exams, right?"
"Once you have money, why would you still toil away farming? Just come to the county town and buy a larger courtyard. You won't have to do anything for the rest of your life, and it will be enough to spend…"
Liu Cuirong spoke with spittle flying, her emotions exceptionally excited.
Yun Jinshan, hearing her words becoming more and more outrageous, stepped forward and shoved Liu Cuirong, pointing at her nose and threatening, "I'm telling you, that house belongs to my little aunt, and no one can take it away. Moreover, Grandpa and Grandma will never sell the house. If you dare to continue scheming for that house, don't blame me for disregarding our mother-son relationship. Move aside!~"
"Jin-Jinshan, don't be like this…"
"I told you to move aside, are you deaf?" Yun Jinshan was furious and directly pushed Liu Cuirong down.
He walked away without looking back. Hearing the sounds of crying behind him, Yun Jinshan's heart was severely twisted.
Forget it, since she was so shameless, there was nothing to pity.
Just then, a seductive figure ran over from not far away…