Meng Zihan suddenly knelt down with a "thud," startling Meng Xueyun so much that her soul almost flew out of her body.

Could this have triggered her and caused her to have another attack?

Meng Xueyun quickly reached out to help her up, anxiously asking, "Xiaohan, what are you doing? Get up! You're not feeling well, you can't get agitated. Let's talk this out, what's with kneeling like that!"

But Meng Zihan held onto her hand tightly, tears streaming down her face, her shoulders shaking as she cried.

"Auntie, I know that your severance pay is your guarantee for retirement, but this opportunity may be the only one I'll ever have! Please, help me, and help my dad too! He's your only brother! I don't want to waste my life in Jiangcheng anymore, in this small corner of the world!"

“I promise you, as soon as I make money, I will send it back to you first! I can buy another house, but opportunities are fleeting. If I miss this chance, I will really have nothing left! I will be stuck here for the rest of my life, being looked down upon and bullied!”

She cried uncontrollably, pleading desperately.

"Auntie, after I go to Hong Kong, I will work hard and find a way to pay you back as soon as possible. You believe me, okay?"

"No, it's not just about repaying the money. We'll also give you shares, and you'll receive dividends every month. Even if you don't work, you'll still have income and money coming in—you can earn money from home! Please help me, Auntie, please help me!"

When Meng Xueyun saw her niece kneeling on the ground, pleading with her, her tears flowed like a flood that had been released, and she couldn't stop them no matter what she did.

Her heart ached terribly.

Meng Zihan was raised by her, and in her heart, she had long regarded Meng Zihan as her own daughter. Even though unpleasant things had happened before, her love for Meng Zihan had not diminished in the slightest.

She even harbored a secret resentment towards herself and Ye Zhenghua, blaming them for not being capable enough, which caused Meng Zihan to suffer so much.

Meng Zihan is only nineteen years old this year. She should be at an age where she is pampered by her parents, but now she is kneeling in front of him, crying as if she is about to die.

Then, remembering that he had just confirmed with a friend at the Industry and Commerce Bureau that the company was real and had indeed made a lot of money in the past, his guard lowered a bit.

After all, who wants to live a life of poverty? If there's a real chance to make big money, who wouldn't want to take a chance?

But then she saw Ye Zhenghua with red eyes, slamming his fist on the table and yelling, "If you dare touch this severance pay, we're getting a divorce! We're done!"

The sound still seems to echo in my ears; just thinking about it now makes my legs tremble.

She rubbed her hands awkwardly and said in a low voice, "Xiaohan, it's not that your aunt doesn't want to help you... it's your uncle who doesn't want to."

Meng Zihan straightened her knees, gripped her hand tightly, and anxiously advised, "Aunt, the severance pay isn't just Uncle's; your share is included too! You have a say in it! All you have to do is nod!"

Meng Xueyun gave a bitter smile and shook her head: "You're thinking too simply. I've worked for much shorter companies than him, so I received less compensation to begin with. He got the lion's share. Besides, he made it clear that if he dared to give you the money, he would divorce me..."

Before he could finish speaking, Meng Zihan interrupted him.

She snorted dismissively.

"Auntie, why are you afraid of him! What gives him the right to be so arrogant? Does he really think he's the workshop foreman? Do you want to live off his money?"

“The situation is different now. You’ve both been laid off, and only you have found a new job. Nobody wants to hire him!”

"What does he have to be proud of? He even has the nerve to threaten you!"

"Auntie, think about it, who supports this family now? Isn't it still you?"

"If you give us the money, and he has no money and no income, do you really think he'll dare to divorce you? I don't believe he has that kind of guts!"

For the sake of her bright future, Meng Zihan's eloquence suddenly improved, and words of advice poured out of her without her having to think too much.

"If he really dares to divorce you, he'll be cutting off his own livelihood! He won't even have money for food then, and he'll still have to beg you for food. He might even be more obedient than he is now!"

She added through gritted teeth, "If he had the money, things would be different. You'd be working yourself to the bone while he stays home, giving him the time and opportunity to have an affair."

"If he meets another young, beautiful woman with a sweet tongue, a few words from Brother Ye and he'll be head over heels for her, maybe even spending the money on another woman. If that happens, you might as well invest the money in me and my dad."

"By doing this, you've cut off his escape route. Even if he tries anything, he has no leverage!"

Meng Xueyun's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and she was actually somewhat persuaded.

She had considered that Ye Zhenghua's temper was becoming increasingly stubborn, and that he might really be having ulterior motives...

Maybe Huang Qiaoling hasn't broken up with him and is still pestering him, wanting to spend his money!

Meng Xueyun hesitated, then said softly, "Will this really work?"

Upon hearing her tone soften, Meng Zihan immediately pressed her advantage, repeatedly urging, "Of course it can work! Auntie, think about it, your new job pays quite well, doesn't it? Even if the factory doesn't let you live here, renting a small apartment will be enough to cover your living expenses!"

"Once my dad and I leave, and Ye Linnan and Ye Linbei move out, your family's expenses will be even lower. You only need to support yourself and your uncle, plus a little rent, and you can manage perfectly well and even save money!"

"But... Lin Nan and Lin Bei are still my sons. They are in their final year of high school, which is a crucial time for them. I can't just abandon them."

Meng Xueyun's voice trembled slightly, her heart filled with conflict.

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