Reborn as an 80s-aged woman, her unfilial son begs for forgiveness on his knees.

The old geezer kept wailing and howling along with what was being shown on TV, laughing one minute and crying the next, making He Caifeng's head ache.

Her mother couldn't stand it either and secretly complained to her several times.

"Caifeng, why did you bring your grandma here?"

With her making such a fuss, anyone who didn't know better would think we had a lunatic in our family.

Get her away right away.

"Your father and I are content with serving you and Wenhai, but there's no reason for me to serve an old madman as well, is there?"

He Caifeng bit her lip, feeling both angry and regretful. She had brought her grandmother here with the intention of having the old lady ask Zhang Wenying for money.

Who knew that after the old lady arrived, she not only failed to help, but also became an inescapable burden.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, but she couldn't openly kick her out, so she could only vent her anger on Li Wenhai: "You'd better think of a solution! You're the one who brought your grandma here, and now she's refusing to leave, which means our electricity bill will have to go up by several yuan a month!"

That TV consumes a lot of electricity!

It's just for show most of the time.

At most, I would watch the news broadcast, but now it's on all day long, like it's free.

Li Wenhai had a full beard and looked completely dejected.

"Stop making a fuss."

What's wrong with my grandma staying at our house for a few days?

That's my own grandmother, how could I possibly kick her out?

Upon hearing this, He Caifeng became even angrier: "Your own grandmother? Then why don't you let her go live with your mother!"

Your mother lives in a big courtyard now, so why should the old lady stay in our three dilapidated rooms?

You didn't see your grandma's appearance; she reeked of grease from the kang (heated brick bed), and even the smell made me nauseous.

Go tell your mom right now to take the old lady away, otherwise we can't live like this!

Li Wenhai's face turned red and white as she spoke. He clutched his trouser leg and remained silent for a long time before finally managing to say, "My mom and I are at odds right now. She won't even let me in the door. How can I talk to her?"

Besides, we brought the old lady here in the first place. She said she didn't want to go to my mother's and insisted on coming here. What could I do?

Don't give me that!

He Caifeng pushed him away, "We brought your grandmother here because of your trip abroad."

Now that things have gone wrong, you're trying to back down. I think you're just a spineless coward!

"If you hadn't urged me to bring the old lady over, saying you could force your mother to pay if we dragged her over, now look what's happened. We didn't get any money, and we're just supporting an idle person for nothing. Why should we suffer this loss?"

Li Wenhai was so humiliated by her scolding that he could only squat on the doorstep and smoke, puffing away until he coughed, unable to come up with a solution.

He actually regretted it. If he had known that his mother would really disregard his life and death, he would never have come up with such a bad idea. But now that he had already said it, and the old lady was refusing to leave, he really couldn't force her to leave. If word got out, wouldn't the neighbors gossip about him?

The old lady didn't care how much they were arguing. She poked her head in and asked, "Grandson, I'm hungry."

When you brought me here, you promised to cook meat for me every day and take good care of me.

It's been two days, and I haven't even seen a speck of meat.

He Caifeng felt like she was about to explode.

They're grandsons, grandsons!

That old hag demands filial piety, why doesn't she go find her son and daughter-in-law?

Why should I ask my grandson to be filial?

Doesn't she have a son?

But since she hasn't achieved her goal yet, she can't afford to turn against the old man.

This frustration made He Caifeng want to rush forward and tear the old man's mouth apart.

She took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Grandma, I'll go cut the meat right now."

Don't worry, I'll make you meat dumplings tonight.

"Good, good, my grandson is the best."

The old lady nodded in satisfaction, then went back to watching TV while cracking sunflower seeds.

The TV show is really good.

The people inside could not only move, but also talk, making it even more exciting than the grand operas she watched when she was young.

Even with a screen full of static, an old lady can still sit back and eat sunflower seeds all afternoon.

This courtyard in the city is nice.

There's electricity, running water, and a talking TV.

There are electric fans to cool you down when it gets hot.

She can brag about it for the rest of her life when she gets back.

None of the older women in the village have ever seen anything like this.

Li Wenhai left the courtyard feeling very annoyed.

He thought his father was the most scheming person in the family, but he never expected it to be his mother, who was usually quiet and reserved.

Her move completely cornered him, leaving him in a dilemma.

If he doesn't get his grandmother away soon, he won't be able to live like this!

After settling her eldest daughter in, Zhang Wenying went to the shop.

A good woman has ambitions beyond her hometown; she makes her fortune quietly without making a fuss!

As for the old lady, she had long forgotten about her.

The stove is dry, the glass walls are installed, and the shop looks brand new inside and out.

Zhang Wenying took a rag and wiped away the dust and dirt from the glass bit by bit.

She also polished the six tables in the room until they shone, even cleaning out the years-old grease from the gaps between the table legs.

Sunlight streamed through the clear glass, making the entire store bright and airy.

She stepped back with satisfaction, taking two steps back to examine the shop, a smile unconsciously playing on her lips. This shop was the foundation of her success.

But when she turned around, she saw a small door behind her.

Zhang Wenying was surprised.

She clearly remembered that the wall was originally solid, so how did a door suddenly appear out of nowhere?

She walked over and pushed the door; it wasn't locked and creaked open.

Instantly, a wave of noise swept over us.

Outside, there was a huge market that stretched as far as the eye could see.

The place was bustling with people, with stalls everywhere selling vegetables, meat, fabrics, groceries, and clothing. The shouts of vendors rose and fell, making it as lively as a bustling market.

The view is filled with towering buildings, throngs of people, and a constant flow of traffic.

Zhang Wenying stood there, stunned, her heart pounding.

This door leads directly to a bustling market!

She took a deep breath, calmed her racing heart, and quickly retreated back into the store.

In an instant, the noise outside disappeared, and the store returned to silence.

She leaned against the wall, her hands still trembling slightly.

What... what's going on?!

Suppressing her shock, she locked the door and went to the back of the shop.

Behind the house was an empty alley, with a few gray walls and low houses. There was no market there.

She rubbed her eyes and looked back at the shop.

The back wall of the shop was spotless, and the small door had vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.

Zhang Wenying's heart pounded even harder.

She walked quickly back into the store, and the small door reappeared before her eyes.

With trembling hands, she pushed it open again, and the noisy waves rushed towards her once more. The market was as bustling as ever, teeming with people.

She stood there, stunned, on the threshold, one foot inside and one foot outside.

Inside the door is a quiet shop, outside is a bustling world.

It was as if she had stepped into an alternate dimension that only she could see.

One is the present, the other is the future.