Chapter 109 Enough is Enough

"Aren't you annoying? Who acts like you! Do you think you can't give money away? This is utterly unreasonable!"

"Didn't you just agree? I heard you!"

Guo Zhenyi grinned as he looked at her.

"Can't I take it back now...?"

She muttered to herself, trying to save face.

Before he could finish speaking, Guo Zhenyi suddenly took another step closer.

"Okay, okay, I was just kidding! I want it, why would I refuse money offered to me?"

Zhou Shufen waved her hands repeatedly, afraid that he would pull that trick again.

"Just accept it, why are you being so fierce..."

"That's more like it, why are we being so formal with each other?"

Guo Zhenyi chuckled and gently stroked the tip of her nose.

"Take it, don't try to pass it around. I'm giving it to you because I think you should take it."

Zhou Shufen blushed, lowered her head, and stuffed the passbook into her bag.

"Now that you've almost finished your business here, I'll head back now."

Her eyes still held a hint of panic.

She didn't go home all night last night.

I want to go home early today and sort out this mess of emotions.

"Okay, be careful on the road, call me when you arrive."

Guo Zhenyi nodded.

"I know, nothing will happen!"

Zhou Shufen smiled.

The two stood at the entrance of the building.

A faint sense of melancholy and longing filled the air.

Finally, Zhou Shufen waved at him.

"I'm leaving..."

"Be careful on the road."

Guo Zhenyi added another instruction.

Zhou Shufen smiled at him before turning around.

The first thing she did upon entering the room was to take out her phone, open Guo Zhenyi's number, and dial it.

"I'm home. Everything's fine. Don't worry."

His tone was full of reassurance and sweetness.

She leaned back on the soft sofa, completely relaxing.

She herself never expected that at her age, she would still be in a relationship.

The thought of Guo Zhenyi's eyes stirred ripples in her heart.

I felt both sweet and shy, as if I had returned to my teenage years.

Qin Guifang secretly observed her mother from the other side.

Seeing her smile so happily warmed her heart as well.

"Mom, what are you laughing at all by yourself?"

Qin Guifang slowly moved closer to her.

"Oh dear, you scared me! What are you yelling about!"

Zhou Shufen was startled.

She snapped out of her daze and patted her daughter on the shoulder.

You scared me to death!

"You're smiling so happily, you must be thinking about Uncle Guo, right?"

Qin Guifang was clearly teasing her.

"You're so talkative!"

Zhou Shufen's cheeks were slightly flushed.

"You're just making wild guesses all day long; it's not as exaggerated as you say."

"Stop making a fuss. As long as you're happy, we'll be at ease."

Qin Guifang dropped her joking tone, and her voice became gentle and sincere.

"Having you children is my greatest blessing."

Zhou Shufen looked at her daughter, her smile deepening.

What she is most grateful for in this rebirth is being able to see the children's true feelings.

This family bond is more precious than ever before.

"mom……"

Qin Guifang felt a lump in her throat.

She felt incredibly lucky to have such a mother-in-law.

This bond between mother and daughter is the most precious gift she has ever received.

A beeping alarm sounded from the kitchen.

Qin Guifang immediately came to her senses.

"Oh dear, my mung bean soup is ready. I'll quickly ladle it out so we can have some cold soup to cool down."

Zhou Shufen smiled and nodded.

"Go ahead, but be careful not to burn yourself."

She got up and walked towards the kitchen.

Qin Guifang poured the mung bean soup into a large porcelain basin.

She carried the basin into the refrigerator.

Once it had cooled just right, the two of them each took a bowl.

Qin Guifang took a sip, a satisfied expression on her face.

Zhou Shufen also took a bite and exclaimed sincerely.

"Great! This soup tastes really authentic. It's sweet and refreshing, not greasy at all. The heat is just right; the mung beans are cooked through but not mushy. Excellent cooking skills!"

"Oh, it's just mung beans with a little sugar, it's not that big of a deal!"

Qin Guifang's eyes crinkled into a smile.

"That's different."

Zhou Shufen shook her head seriously.

"Even the simplest things can be done poorly by some people. Some people's mung bean soup is either too raw, burnt, or has too much sugar making it cloying, or too little making it tasteless. But your soup has just the right amount of sweetness, a clear color, and a smooth texture; every sip is delightful. You really have a talent!"

Her tone was full of appreciation and satisfaction.

Now, looking at this daughter-in-law, I'm more and more satisfied.

Qin Guifang is a very honest person; she even folded Zhou Hairong's work clothes neatly after he changed out of them.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sat at a small table in the living room, chatting and drinking soup.

Laughter filled the air, as natural as that between a mother and daughter.

Zhou Shufen suddenly remembered something, and her eyes lit up.

"Guifang, I'm going out for a bit. You stay home and watch the house. I'm going to deliver some mung bean soup to Hairong and take a walk while I'm at it."

She turned around, took out a thermos, and poured the cooled mung bean soup into it.

"Okay, Mom, drive carefully and watch out for the cars. Don't rush."

Qin Guifang's tone was full of concern.

"The sun is really strong outside, wear a hat so you don't get sunburned."

Zhou Shufen smiled and agreed.

"Okay, don't worry about it, I'll be back in a bit."

Carrying a thermos, she headed straight for Zhou Hairong's fruit shop.

From a great distance, I could hear the commotion over there.

"Brother Hai Rong, this place is absolutely reliable this time, I guarantee it with my life!"

A man who was so thin he was practically skin and bones clung to Zhou Hairong like a plaster.

"Let's go and have some fun! They even give you free betting capital for your first time! It's like getting free money! Why not take a gamble?"

He gestured with his hands, his eyes shining.

Zhou Hairong was looking down at a basket of apples, his face showing annoyance.

He wanted the person to leave, but the person just wouldn't budge.

He finally reached his breaking point.

"Ergou, let me be clear with you, I'm never going to gamble again. This stuff ruins people. I've been burned once, and I can't be stupid enough to do it again. Losing all the money is a small matter, but it also corrupted my heart and ruined my family. I'm too scared to live that kind of life anymore, and I never want to touch the card table again in my life."

These words carried a resolute tone.

Zhou Shufen happened to overhear these words.

A slight smile touched her lips, revealing a sense of relief.

She did not show herself, but observed the scene before her.

"Hey bro, you won't lose anything by going. Don't you really want to make a comeback? You know how it's like getting free money? It's like giving away chips. It's stupid not to take advantage of such a good deal!"

Er Gou was still unwilling to give up.

As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed Zhou Hairong's arm, refusing to let go.

Everyone has gambled at some point; who hasn't lost money?

But why should Zhou Hairong be able to walk away and leave without a trace?

That's not fair!

Er Gou was seething with anger, and his eyes gradually turned gloomy.

When the passersby saw this, they all quickly lowered their heads and went around it.

There were also a few idle people who weren't afraid of trouble, whispering among themselves.

"Zhou Hairong is probably going to be in trouble again this time."

"Sigh, who isn't afraid of gambling? But once you're hooked, it's not so easy to get out."

Zhou Hairong was getting a little anxious.

He still has business to do today, and he can't let this person ruin it here.

He suddenly pulled Er Gou in front of him.

His face was dark, and his voice, though low, was extremely intimidating.