Mr. Zou and Mrs. Zou had just left when Eldest Brother Zou asked Old Madam Zou, "Mom, why didn't you say anything just now? Are you planning to follow Laoer to Imperial to enjoy life?"
If Eldest Brother didn't need to worry, Old Madam Zou would have liked to follow Laoer's family to enjoy life.
Laoer and his spouse were honest and kind-hearted, so she genuinely could have enjoyed life with them.
Unfortunately, she was harsh toward Laoer in every possible way, but deep down, she had a soft spot for Eldest Brother.
She worried that without her watchful eye, Eldest Brother's family would suffer, and she snorted, "I'm too old, how can I leave home? Laoer can go, but he must send more money home for my care."
No sooner had she spoken than their friends and relatives expressed their skepticism.
"What if he doesn't send money back? Can you even find him? And even if you find him, can you afford to confront him?"
"Yeah, that's unreliable; maybe he shouldn't go."
