"Madam, if I go, what will you do?" Liu Yan took hold of Zhang Shaofang's hand. There was no need for rumours at this moment, and the strong feelings between the master and servant could be fully reflected.
"Xiao Hua's dad's father still owed a lot of debt on his deathbed. These debts couldn't be repaid!" Thinking of her husband who had just passed away, Zhang Shaofang's eyes began to moisten.
After she had wiped the tears from her eyes, Zhang Shaofang reluctantly looked at the house with tears and said: "Xiaohua's father is no longer there. This house is so big and I lived a bit wasted of a life with Xiaohua. Now, I want to sell this house."
"To sell the house?" Liu Yan asked: "This is the only house your grandfather left for you and your son. If you were to sell it, where would you live with the young master?"
"I'm still not old, I can move my hands and feet. Instead of being idle at home, I'd rather go out and find a job. If it's not enough then I could go and rent a house first. Anyway, I and Xiaohua's two people don't need anything too big. There should be no problem in maintaining life." She really could not bear to sell the house, but there was no way to do it. The money still had to be returned.
"According to Madam, I can't take this money." Liu Yan stuck the bank into Zhang Shaofang's hands, as she clasped tightly and decisively: "The lady wants to go out to find a job. OK, I'll go out with her lady. Although I am a woman with no culture, I can still do the dirty work and If my lady decided to rent a house then I can do it too. Even if the house was not too small, my lady and the young master could sleep in the house. I'll hit the ground outside and I will never leave my lady until I die!"
"Liu Yan, why do you wish to suffer like this?" Zhang Shaofang had already shed many tears. The deep tears marked her pale face and added a bit of sadness.
At this time, Zhang Xiaohua was in no mood to move.
He did not expect this kind of painful drama that could only be seen on television. He could actually see it in reality!
This reminded Zhang Xiaohua of a movie called "Peach Sister," in which the feelings between the master and the servant could not be described with words. This Liu Yan was the true portrayal of "Peach Sister" in this world. She was conscientious and diligent, doesn't care about pay and devoted her life.
Unable to help himself, Zhang Xiaohua extended his hands and wrapped the palms of their hands, which were tight and uncomfortably warm, in his palms. It was as if he had wrapped not two hands, but a responsibility!
"Mum, you don't need to sell this house, you don't need to go out to find a new job."
"Liu Yan, you don't have to leave. This will always be your home."
Zhang Xiaohua smiled brilliantly and confidently assured: "Give me a little time and I will solve all the troubles at home."
The two looked at each other as their eyes revealed a few colours of suspicion. Zhang Shaofang shouted, "Stupid boy, what can you solve? Do you know how much your father owes? You don't need to think about it, just don't sell those shares that your dad had left for you. Xiaohua, that company is your father's lifelong effort. Although your father is gone, he very much hoped that the company will remain in the family. Do you understand? I won't forgive you if sell your shares!"
"Mum, don't worry, I won't sell those shares." he said, "I know, no matter what I say now, you wouldn't believe me. But I still ask you to give me some time. Well, I should go to the company. There are still many things left for me to do today."
After she had said nothing, Zhang Xiaohua quickly stepped upstairs and took the contract book that he wrote overnight. He decided not to bathe and rushed straight to the company.
"Liu Yan, did you just hear this child say he was going to... a company?" Zhang Shaofang felt confused, not understanding what did her son mean when he said he was going to the "company".
"Lady Zhang, the young master has already grown up. Since he said that he wanted a little more time, then you should wait and see. Young people, no matter what they do, must be tempered before they can grow up. Regardless of his age, I believe he hoped to get your trust and recognition." Liu Yan said with a smile full of comfort, because she felt that Zhang Xiaohua had really grown up and become mature, and sensible.
As she listened to Liu Yan's comment, Zhang Shaofang was suddenly enlightened. In order to encourage her son, she temporarily dismissed the idea of selling the house and finding another job. Although she did not expect too much of this son, she still wanted to witness his growth.
Unexpectedly, at this time, Zhang Shaofang's suddenly collapsed on the floor.
Her pale face didn't even have a hint of blood. Her brows were wrinkled, and she clenched her teeth as if in a bid to stay alive!
"Madam, what's wrong?" Liu Yan was in a hurry, but she was not sure of what to do. She didn't dare not touch her as she feared that she would further increase Zhang Shaofang's pain.
"I want to go to the hospital and get a check up, you should come with me." Zhang Shaofang said in a weak and painful voice.
Liu Yan dared not neglect and hurriedly called a taxi to accompany Zhang Shaofang to the hospital...

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