Chapter 127 Rejected

Molly is fine, and no problems were found during the examination. She can be discharged from the hospital once she wakes up.

She changed into the clothes the caregiver had given her, a pale yellow dress. The bright color, paired with her snow-white skin and delicate, beautiful features, made her look even more radiant.

"Boss Geng has a good eye; not everyone can pull off this color," the caregiver praised.

Molly was surprised; she hadn't expected that Uncle Geng had picked out the dress.

The caregiver went to process Molly's discharge, while Molly went to the next ward. As soon as she opened the door, He Pan turned around and looked at her. Their eyes met, and they both fell silent.

Molly saw fruit on his bedside table and, without waiting for him to ask, took some and ate it herself.

“When are we going back? I miss the children,” Molly said.

He Pan blinked. "The doctor said it will take another three or four days before I can be discharged."

After the question and answer, the two fell silent again.

After a long pause, He Pan finally spoke again, "There are many large shopping malls here. You can go and browse around and buy some things for your family."

Molly nodded, "I'll be discharged in a little while."

"Sister-in-law~" He Pan hesitated before speaking.

Molly looked up at him, gesturing for him to continue.

He Pan: "......It's nothing."

Molly knew He Pan must have noticed something, but since he didn't ask, she pretended not to know. Of course, if he did ask, she would also play dumb.

Uncle Geng came to pick up Molly himself. Today, he was wearing a flashy suit, looking somewhat sleazy. Molly had overheard Grandma Ji mentioning that Uncle Geng had been a petty hoodlum in his youth, and that his family was poor, often relying on Grandpa Ji for support. As Uncle Geng got older, he developed a penchant for various shady dealings, engaging in many unethical practices. How he became acquainted with Ji Hefeng was unclear to Grandpa Ji and the others; by the time they realized it, the two men, twenty years apart in age, had become close friends.

Uncle Geng liked the clever Ji Hefeng, and Ji Hefeng also admired this bold and adventurous distant uncle.

“When he was five years old, he dared to give me all his New Year’s money so that I could start a business.” Uncle Geng still vividly remembers that scene. “At that time, he was just a little guy, barely reaching my thigh. He had a serious little face and told me not to be afraid of losing money, because he had money.”

Molly thought of Ji Hefeng now, who told her to do whatever she wanted and not to be afraid of losing money, as he would support her.

"How much money did he give you back then?" Molly asked curiously.

Uncle Geng smiled and said, "There's quite a lot. There are twenty taels of silver ingots, which is more than all my assets."

Molly didn't know if twenty taels of silver was a lot back then, but Uncle Geng said it was a lot, so it definitely was. She laughed, "He's quite generous."

"He was incredibly generous. He gave me money every year after that, and the amount kept increasing. As for me, I sometimes gained and sometimes lost, and at the end of the year, I didn't get much money to give him." Uncle Geng sighed, a nostalgic look on his face. "Later, when I went to Hong Kong, he gave me all his assets. Fortunately, this time I didn't let him lose money."

Molly's gaze deepened. "These past years must have been tough for you."

"Yes, these past few years have been tough for everyone, but thankfully we've all made it through." Uncle Geng smiled after saying that. "I haven't seen him for over ten years, I wonder what he's become."

"You can come back and visit when you have time," Molly invited.

Uncle Geng didn't refuse, "I definitely have to go back. I'll go back and visit after I'm done with this busy period."

Uncle Geng lived in a large villa on the mountain. He was the only owner of the house, and there were more than twenty servants. When they saw Uncle Geng bring Molly back, the servants were all quite surprised.

“This is the first time you’ve brought a woman home,” the butler said.

“She’s my nephew’s wife. You treat her the same way you treat me,” Uncle Geng said to the housekeeper and the others, then turned to look at Molly. “I’ve already told Xiaofeng that you’re here with me. He asked me to tell you that everything is fine at home, so you can relax and enjoy yourself for a few more days.”

Molly: "I want to make a phone call home."

Uncle Geng: "There's a phone by the sofa in the living room, feel free to use it. I bought a cell phone for you and Xiaofeng, and I'll have it delivered to you in a bit. There's also a welcome gift, which I've had delivered to your room. Your room is on the second floor, the one facing south. Go and take a look around, and if you need anything, just ask the housekeeper. Tomorrow, the housekeeper will take you around to see the sights. There aren't many other things around here, but there are many shopping malls. Buy whatever you like, Uncle Geng will pay, so please don't be shy."

Molly nodded.

However, the next day, instead of going shopping, she went to her uncle's house, which was also the house of her mother's eldest brother.

Mrs. Ji's family used to be in the jewelry business. After coming here, they opened a jewelry company, which is doing quite well. Mrs. Ji gave Molly the Song family's address and told Uncle Song that Molly would be visiting today. Uncle Song originally planned to wait for Molly at home, but something suddenly came up at the company that he needed to attend to. Before leaving, he told his family to treat Molly well and to be back quickly.

As soon as he left, the Song family's gate was closed.

When the housekeeper brought Molly over, they found the front door tightly shut. They rang the doorbell several times, but the house was quiet and there wasn't a sound.

The housekeeper looked at Molly, "Perhaps they haven't received the message and no one is home."

Molly: "......Probably, let's go back first."

Mrs. Ji said she had already called Uncle Song. Mrs. Ji wouldn't lie, which shows that Uncle Song's family didn't welcome her.

Molly didn't feel sad, but she was worried that Ji's mother would be.

"Would you like to make a phone call?" The butler took a cell phone out of his bag.

Molly shook her head. "No need. I want to go out and buy some gifts for the children."

She wasn't welcome at their doorstep, and she disdained to do something that would only elicit a cold shoulder.

Molly and the housekeeper left, and the people inside poked their heads out, cautiously peering outside.

"They're gone?"

"Gone, gone."

"Did you get a good look at that relative? Did he look poor and shabby?"

"Didn't they say their family had fallen on hard times? They must be poor, otherwise they wouldn't be coming all this way to beg for money. Once you get involved with these poor relatives, they're like a piece of chewing gum, you can't get rid of them no matter what you do, they're disgusting and cause trouble."

"But they are Dad's sister's family members after all. Isn't it inappropriate for us to do this?"

"If it's not good, it's not good. Our family doesn't run a charity. If they had any self-awareness, they shouldn't have come to our door."

"......."

The buildings here are very tall, there are many people and cars on the road, and all kinds of light signs and billboards line the street. The shops are filled with a dazzling array of goods, making it hard to choose.

The butler had three cars brought out, along with Molly, two maids, and four bodyguards.

"It's a bit chaotic here, so the master will feel more at ease if we bring people along," the butler explained.

Molly nodded. "You can arrange it as you see fit."

The butler smiled, assuming this woman was arrogant because of her favored status, but he didn't expect her to be so approachable, even easier to get along with than the master's mistresses.

Throughout the day, the butler took Molly to several shopping malls. When they got tired, they went to eat, and after eating, they continued shopping until dark. The car was full of things before the group finally turned back.

Molly brought gifts for everyone in her family and was in a good mood, having already put the Song family's affairs out of her mind. But when she returned home, she found a man she didn't recognize there.

Molly walked in front, followed by the butler, maids, and bodyguards, each carrying a large number of shopping bags.

"Where did you go today? Are you tired?" Uncle Geng greeted us with a kind smile.

"I went to a lot of places, but I didn't remember their names. I was so focused on shopping that I didn't realize I was tired, but now I'm noticing my legs are a bit sore." Molly smiled sheepishly. "I've spent quite a bit of your money today."

Uncle Geng laughed heartily, "This little bit of money is nothing. If you like it here, I'll take you to buy an apartment tomorrow, and you and Xiaofeng can bring the kids to stay here for a while every year."

Molly blinked. "If you put it that way, I'll take it seriously."

"Good, it's true. We'll go look at apartments tomorrow." Uncle Geng said, then instructed the housekeeper, "Compile a list of all the apartments for sale in the area. Molly and I will study it together after dinner."

While Molly was chatting with Uncle Geng, the middle-aged man on the sofa subtly observed her. It wasn't until Uncle Geng and Molly went to the dining room that the man stood up and coughed twice deliberately.

A hint of annoyance flashed across Uncle Geng's face. "Look at me, I was so busy chatting with you that I forgot about the guests. Molly, come here, let me introduce you to someone."

Uncle Geng led Molly toward the middle-aged man, who also walked toward them. Without the man speaking, Molly guessed his identity.

"Uncle?" Molly asked tentatively.

"You recognize me?" Uncle Song asked excitedly.

"I don't know him, but you and Mom look a bit alike." Mrs. Ji respected this older brother, and from his words, it was clear this uncle treated her very well. Molly guessed that today's events weren't at this uncle's behest, otherwise he wouldn't have come to their door now.

When Uncle Song heard Molly mention his sister, his eyes welled up with tears. "How is your mother now?"

Molly: "Mom is doing well and is in good health. She goes to work during the day and comes home to spend time with her grandchildren."

Uncle Song nodded repeatedly, "That's good. I was worried she would only tell you good news on the phone and not bad, but I'm relieved to hear it from you in person. How are your grandparents? How are they doing?"

"Grandpa and Grandma are still in good health and can walk on their own, which is great."

"And what about your father?"

"Dad also works, but when he has free time on weekends, he and Mom take the kids to the park."

"Where's Xiaofeng? Your mom said he changed jobs."

"Yes, they're building a university. He's quite busy right now. Once he's less busy, we'll have him bring the kids over to visit you, Uncle."

"Okay, then I'll wait."

"Yes, bring Mom and Dad along."

"That would be perfect."

Uncle Song smiled, already eagerly anticipating meeting his sister's family.

"The food's getting cold, let's eat and talk," Uncle Geng reminded them.

Uncle Song originally didn't plan to stay for dinner, but he really liked his nephew's wife and wanted to learn more about his sister's family, so he didn't leave.

"I'm sorry I made you suffer today," Uncle Song said, blaming himself.

Molly shook her head. "It's not a big deal."

She doesn't care about those people; their behavior doesn't affect her.

Seeing her calm demeanor, Song Dajiu thought that his nephew's wife was not simple. Regardless of her character, her temperament was quite good.