Chapter 14 Became Despicable

"Alright, Auntie knows. If Auntie runs into him, she definitely won't marry him, okay?"

Shen Xuewei said with some concern, "Okay, Auntie, you must remember this. You've already promised me."

Chen Fanglan nodded casually and continued removing her makeup.

Shen Xuewei didn't know if her aunt had taken her advice to heart, but she felt much lighter after talking to her.

Auntie should be able to remember, right?

At night, Chen Fangli and her son slept in the same bed as Shen Xuewei.

Shen Xuewei was preoccupied and didn't want to fall asleep so soon.

However, with Chen Fangli's rhythmic pats, he soon couldn't resist the drowsiness that was welling up inside him, his eyes gradually closed, and he quickly drifted off to sleep.

After she fell into a deep sleep, Chen Fangli removed her hand from her back, pulled the blanket up a little, tucked the blanket around them, and then closed her eyes to sleep.

The next day, on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Chen Fangli had lunch at the Chen family's house. After helping to clean up and wash the dishes, she left with Chu De'an.

She is already married, so it's not appropriate for her to stay overnight at her parents' home on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

After all, her husband and father-in-law were waiting for her to come home for dinner.

When it was time for dinner that evening, Grandpa Chen finally brought up the matter of sending Chen Fangqiu to Huacheng.

“There are many opportunities and jobs in Huacheng. If you go with your friends, you won’t be easily bullied. Your older sister is alone there. If she gets bullied, you, as her younger brother, can help her.”

After a pause, Grandpa Chen said somewhat vaguely, "While you're at it, keep an eye on your eldest sister's husband."

As soon as he spoke, Chen Fangqiu knew what was going on.

Huacheng is indeed very far away; he had never been to such a far place before.

Chen Fangqiu had heard about the prosperity of Huacheng and immediately became interested, showing no resistance on her face.

only……

He stretched out his hand to Grandpa Chen and said confidently, "I'll go. Give me my sister and brother-in-law's address, as well as travel expenses and living expenses."

Seeing this, Chen Fangyang, who had been listening intently to their conversation, also quickly reached out to his grandfather for money.

"Hehe... Dad, um... I'm a little short on money lately, here you go..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was glared at by both Grandpa Chen and Grandma Xi. He quickly changed his tone and said, "...Lend me some, I'll pay you back when I get my salary."

Looking at their two sons, who seemed to be demanding repayment of debts, the elderly couple sighed simultaneously.

What kind of family did they have to raise such unfilial sons? If Aran were still here...

Suddenly remembering their eldest son who had died young, both of their eyes dimmed slightly.

Grandpa Chen waved his hand weakly, "No rush, I'll give you the travel expenses and living expenses in a few days when I personally take you to catch the bus."

Even if his son is a good-for-nothing, this is his first time going on a long trip, so as his father, he has to personally watch him get on the bus.

As for the other one...

He slapped Chen Fangyang's hand, causing Chen Fangyang to cry out in pain.

"dad!"

"What are you yelling about? I don't have a lazy son like you!" Grandpa Chen said angrily.

Chen Fangyang realized he was in the wrong and sheepishly withdrew his hand.

After the Lantern Festival, Chen Fanglan and Chen Fangyang set off early the next morning.

Around noon, Chen Fangqiu also went out to meet his cronies.

After all, since Grandpa Chen told him to go with his friends, he had to at least ask how many people were willing to go out and make a living with him.

Shen Xuewei was on the second floor, continuing to flip through her elementary school textbooks and occasionally glancing at her two uncles' novels.

Time slips away from our hands both slowly and swiftly.

As dawn broke, Grandpa Chen woke her up.

After the two ate two roasted glutinous rice cakes, Shen Xuewei slung her schoolbag over her shoulder and walked out of the mountain with Grandpa Chen.

After walking for about an hour, Shen Xuewei's feet started to ache slightly, and her pace slowed down noticeably. Grandpa Chen stopped and squatted down in front of her.

Without the slightest hesitation, Shen Xuewei climbed onto Grandpa Chen's back.

"Thank you, Grandpa! You're so kind!"

Grandpa Chen was clearly not used to being praised like that by the children. He didn't like to smile and was always serious. The children in his family both respected and feared him and were unwilling to get close to him.

Faced with Shen Xuewei's advances, he simply hummed in response and continued on his way with his head down.

When they reached the intersection of Fuman Village, Grandpa Chen was worried that Shen Xuewei would be seen by other children and laughed at her, so he quickly put her down.

By this time, Shen Xuewei's leg had almost fully recovered, so she carried her schoolbag and walked away on her own.

Grandpa Chen walked ahead of her the whole time, until he took her to Fuman Elementary School.

At this time, Fuman Elementary School had finished two classes and was in the middle of the break, with elementary school students jumping around everywhere.

Seeing that people were still coming from outside the school at this hour, they couldn't help but stare at the two of them with curiosity.

Grandpa Chen clenched his left hand slightly, and couldn't help but quicken his pace by taking two more steps.

But then he worried that Shen Xuewei might be scared if she walked alone, so he couldn't help but stop.

Shen Xuewei's gaze fell on Grandpa Chen's left hand, then quickly shifted away so that Grandpa Chen wouldn't notice.

Grandpa Chen was not good at talking to outsiders, and he didn't like to talk much. He was a contradictory person.

He had excellent grades in school when he was young, but his family was poor and couldn't afford to support his studies, so he only finished junior high school.

On the other hand, he has always felt somewhat inferior because of his physical disability.

His mother suffered a difficult childbirth while pregnant with her third child, and both she and the baby died.

Mr. Chen originally did not intend to remarry, but he was all alone, and in those days it was difficult to support two children, so he had to work hard and neglect his two children.

When Grandpa Chen was a child, he was often bullied by other children because he didn't have a mother. Some children even lit a fire and grabbed his hand to burn it.

His hand became disabled during that time.

By the time Grandpa Chen discovered it, Grandpa Chen's hand had already been permanently disabled.

His left hand was covered in burn marks, and his entire palm was curled up, with only his thumb able to move slightly.

Also for the sake of his two children, Mr. Chen later married Mrs. Chen, who had been forced to divorce because she could not bear a son.

Granny Chen brought her daughter with her when she married into the family. She lived with Grandpa Chen for several decades.

With Grandma Chen's care, Grandpa Chen was rarely bullied by other children his age, and he has grown up with many ups and downs to this day.

Seemingly sensing Grandpa Chen's concerns, Shen Xuewei jogged forward and put her hand into his right hand.

She looked up and smiled at her somewhat dazed and stunned grandfather, "Grandpa, take my hand."

Grandpa Chen snapped out of his reverie and gave a somewhat awkward "hmm." His previously serious and tense expression relaxed, and his steps became lighter.

He couldn't help but think: This well-behaved granddaughter is much cuter than all her uncles and aunts combined.

He held Shen Xuewei's hand tightly, making sure she didn't feel any pain, and led her towards the school office.

About ten minutes later, Shen Xuewei, who was originally adorable in Grandpa Chen's eyes, became hateful in his eyes.