Chapter 24 The Ungrateful Man Who Sold His Sisters to Escape the Mountains

"Don't catch a cold in this cold weather."

"Hong'er, your family has arrived!"

People around came out to see what was going on; it turned out to be a relative of the Zhang family.

Zhang's mother called Grandma Li's shop, urging her son to come back quickly.

After she hung up the phone, the neighbors came over and pulled her aside: "Are those people your daughter-in-law's family? Aren't they from the countryside?"

"Your clothes and appearance are better than those of people in the city."

Zhang's mother smiled and said, "Yes, that young man is her younger brother. He runs a very successful business in Chongqing."

These people nodded: "No wonder, self-employed individuals are indeed making money these days."

Zhang's mother: "I'm not talking to you anymore. I have to go back and greet the guests. Let's talk next time."

"Wait a minute, do you know how your wife's family got here?" The neighbors' eyes lit up: "They came in a car. We've never seen such a fancy car in town."

Everyone nodded.

Zhang's mother exclaimed in surprise, "Really?"

"If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself, it's right at the entrance of the courtyard."

After Zhang's mother went out and saw them, she exclaimed, "My goodness, how much money have my in-laws made?"

No one expected that the Zhang family, who initially married a girl from the countryside, would end up with her family becoming wealthy. The Zhang family was really lucky.

When Zhang's mother was looking at cars, she bumped into Zhang's father, who was also looking at cars: "Old Zhang, Old Zhang!"

Mr. Zhang looked up: "A leader from the institute has come?"

This car is really impressive.

"What?! Hong'er's family is here, driving this car." No wonder they sent Ji Hong things without batting an eye before.

Thinking back now, those things probably weren't cheap.

Thinking about the mountain produce, sausages, and homemade cotton shoes that she and Ji Hong sent to them in return, it was really a bit too much.

"Wow!" Zhang's father gasped.

"Stop looking around, just buy some braised pig ears. Don't be stingy when you buy them."

"Let's buy another fish. We still have some crispy pork at home, so let's see if we can buy any other things."

Zhang's father was still holding a broom.

After being laid off, he used his connections to find a job sweeping the streets. Although it wasn't a respectable job, it provided his family with an extra source of income.

"Okay." Zhang's father handed her the broom, clapped his hands, and turned to leave.

They couldn't bear to take their eyes off the car.

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Ji Xiang picked up her little nephew: "He's so tiny."

“He was already small.” Ji Hong’s face was flushed from the fire.

Ji Huaizhi smiled slightly: "What name did my nephew choose?"

Ji Hong: "Zhang Hongsheng. His grandfather had someone name him."

Ji Huaizhi nodded: "That's good."

Liu Ermei took the child and said that Ji Xiang was too rough. Looking at her little grandson, she wondered when she would become a grandmother.

Shouldn't Huaizhi also start thinking about his personal life?

Ji Huaizhi was unaware that his mother wanted to introduce him to someone; he was chatting with his older sister and catching up on her life.

"Sis, how's it going? Are your husband's family treating you well?"

After giving birth, Ji Hong gained some weight and gained a more mature air. She looked at her child with a smile, radiating maternal glow.

"That's great." Ji Hong really felt that her younger brother was becoming more and more sensible.

"You and Xiangxiang often send me things, and the family knows you two are there to support me. Why would they give me a hard time?"

Ji Hong is very satisfied with her current life. Her child is adorable, her husband is considerate, her younger sister is sensible, her younger brother is capable, and her parents-in-law are easy to get along with.

Ji Huaizhi nodded: "That's good."

"If you want to find something to do in the future, I'll help you open a clothing store."

Ji Huaizhi believes that girls should have their own careers: "The sources of goods are readily available."

Ji Hong smiled faintly: "Then I'll take advantage of you."

"You raised me when I was little, how did you get any advantage from me?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ermei wanted to say that even siblings should keep clear accounts, but before she could speak, she was silenced by a single look from Ji Huaizhi.

Be good to your daughter, otherwise it will affect your son's fortune.

I almost forgot!

Before leaving after dinner, Ji Huaizhi hid a gold lock in the child's swaddle blanket, which was discovered by Ji Xiang.

She was holding a red envelope in her hand, and the two of them looked at each other and found it amusing.

She felt quite lost after her family left, as her younger siblings had grown up and she had become a mother herself.

"Oh my God!" Zhang's mother exclaimed.

Ji Hong turned around.

Zhang Guiyang held a gleaming gold lock in his hand, while his mother held a red envelope.

"I guess my younger siblings put it there when we weren't looking." Zhang Guiyang was under immense pressure.

How am I going to repay this favor later?

Ji Hong's eyes were a little red; she was a bit sensitive now that she was a mother: "This is from Uncle and Aunt for Hongsheng. Keep it. Hongsheng must take good care of Uncle and Aunt in the future."

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Liu Ermei sat in the passenger seat, and she always felt a little dizzy sitting in this car.

"Huaizhi, your older sister has already had a baby. When are you going to put your personal life on the agenda?"

Ji Changcheng opened his narrowed eyes: "What are your own thoughts?"

Ji Huaizhi touched his nose but gripped the steering wheel: "Let's see how things go. I'm not in a hurry."

Liu Ermei was anxious: "How can I not be anxious?"

"When your aunt came to borrow money last time, she mentioned that there's a suitable woman near her husband's family. Should we meet her when we have time?"

Ji Huaizhi put away his smile: "Mom and Dad, I didn't want to upset you when I came back yesterday, so I didn't say anything. Please don't let Aunt and the others come over in the future, especially her ugly son."

Ji Changcheng leaned forward: "Why?"

"That's your aunt. You're the same age as your cousin, aren't you on good terms?"

Ji Xiang was hiding in the shadows, but she never expected that her second brother would still remember her.

She assumed he had forgotten, just like his parents, since it was a shameful thing to do.

“You’ve got it wrong. I won’t mention the money you lent her before, but if you lend them money again in the future, don’t blame me for turning against them.”

“Son, you can’t say that. That’s your aunt,” Liu Ermei said.

"When a family is in trouble, they should help each other."

"Help my ass!" Ji Huaizhi swore as if he had reverted to his old ways.

"You say the villagers are getting a good deal, but actually they are the ones who are getting a good deal. How much money have you borrowed from your uncle and aunt? Have you paid them back even once?"