Chapter 16 That's enough

In a corner of the department store's exterior wall, a man and a woman were arguing quietly.

The woman said, "Young Master Song, I want a watch but you won't even buy it for me. Do you really think I'm a free maid? All you do is string me along and use me all day long. No money, no woman. Do you think I'm some kind of cheap person? My dad is a factory manager, why should I fawn over you? From today onwards, I'm not serving you anymore!"

The woman stormed off, but Song Hechao grabbed her and tried to stop her, only to be slapped hard across the face.

They finally gave up obediently.

Because Song Hechao's face was turned to the side, he happened to spot Xia Fanxing not far away.

Ignoring the fresh five-finger mark on his cheek, he ran up to Xia Fanxing with a smile and greeted her.

Xia Fanxing was just passing by and wanted to grab a bite of melon; she had no intention of paying him any attention.

But no matter where Xia Fanxing went, Song Hechao would block her way, like a stubborn leech that she couldn't shake off.

Xia Fanxing frowned slightly, about to make a move, when she saw Song Hechao immediately take a few steps to the side to avoid it, and start speaking with tears streaming down his face.

"Fanxing, Grandpa is bedridden and can't move, Grandma keeps vomiting everything she eats, and the housekeeper and servants are completely useless! You know our house was robbed, and we don't have the money to hire anyone to take care of them anymore, so I could only find women who liked me to take care of them. But they're not attentive at all, they demand this and that, and they run away if we don't give them what they want! I only realize now that no woman can compare to my Fanxing. Fanxing, I was wrong, please give me another chance, okay? I will never let you down, or may I be struck by lightning! As long as you're willing, I'm ready to get married to you anytime!"

After speaking, Song Hechao spoke with such sincerity and earnestness that he perfectly embodied the image of a prodigal son returning home with deep affection.

However, Xia Fanxing wasn't buying it at all.

She bluntly and ruthlessly exposed Song Hechao's hypocrisy, revealing his true intentions.

"No woman can compare to me because only I used to be so selfless and devoted to your family, asking for nothing in return. You don't know you're wrong; you're just desperate. After all, no one is as foolish and easily manipulated as I used to be. Besides—"

Xia Fanxing suddenly pulled a dagger out of her bag and threw it at Song Hechao.

Song Hechao was so frightened that his liver and gallbladder were about to burst, and he dodged at the fastest speed he could muster.

The dagger fell to the ground with a clatter.

Song Hechao covered his private parts tightly, his face ashen.

Almost there.

The knife tip almost sliced ​​not the fabric, but his manhood!

Xia Fanxing threatened coldly, "If I ever hear the words 'get a marriage certificate' from your mouth again, I'll throw ten daggers at you next time."

Song Hechao couldn't utter a single word; his mind was filled with lingering fear of almost becoming a eunuch.

Xia Fanxing left, without picking up the dagger.

Since she'd already encountered Song Hechao, he was a jinx; she wanted to buy a new one.

It took Song Hechao about half an hour to recover.

He covered his groin with one hand and his face with the other, and hurriedly returned to the Song residence in this strange posture.

He only dared to straighten his back and walk after changing his clothes.

As soon as he entered his grandparents' yard, he smelled a strong odor of feces and urine. He quickly covered his mouth and nose and retreated, loudly calling for the housekeeper and servants.

He angrily shouted, "Why isn't anything being done about it? Are you just going to let my grandparents live in this kind of environment?"

The housekeeper and the servant had no way to express their grievances.

Grandpa Song is bedridden because of problems with his legs, but he can move his upper body.

These past two days he's been dissatisfied with everyone's service. Before, he was smashing bowls and cups, and just now he even started smashing feces and urine.

They had just cleaned up when Grandpa Song smashed things again, and this happened several times before they finally gave up in a huff.

Isn't this just messing with people?!

Song Hechao didn't care whether they had their reasons or not. He scolded them mercilessly and made them clean up before stepping into the courtyard to find his grandparents.

When the two old people saw Song Hechao arrive, their eyes lit up, and they quickly looked behind him, hoping to see that familiar figure.

But there was nothing there.

Grandpa Song pounded the bed in frustration, "Didn't I tell you to go find Xia Fanxing? Why haven't you brought her here to take care of us yet? I know my leg, it's not a big deal, she can walk again after a few hours of massage!"

Grandma Song was so hungry she was dizzy. "Didn't you tell her? We've already forgiven her and aren't angry with her anymore. Tell her to hurry up and make some good food and drinks and bring them over. If anything happens to us, she can forget about ever setting foot in the Song family again!"

Song Hechao was very troubled and could only patiently try to coax them.

After coaxing her enough, he tentatively asked, "We don't have a penny at home right now. I want to buy a gift for Fanxing, and maybe she'll come right away. Grandpa and Grandma, didn't you say you still had some money saved up? Give me some, you know, you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub."

Grandpa Song and Grandma Song exchanged a glance, and Grandma Song immediately clutched her chest and lay down.

"I'm not feeling well, I need to rest. He Chao, Fanxing likes you so much, you must have another way. Our money will definitely be left to you in the end, don't worry."

How could I not be anxious?

Song Hechao is barely able to protect himself now. If it weren't for Grandpa and Grandma Song letting slip that they still had some money hidden away, he wouldn't care whether the two old people lived or died.

Others thought he was a very filial grandson, but in reality, he just wanted money!

Song Hechao wanted to try again, but then he heard his father calling him from outside.

He quickly ran out.

Only he knew that his grandparents still had some money, and he didn't want anyone else to know.

Even parents are not allowed.

"He Chao, come with me to the Xia family right away." Song's father couldn't hide his joy. "We've received news that the boat tickets will be on sale soon. Because we have connections, we can book them in advance!"

Last time, Song's father had already made an agreement with Xia's father that Xia's father would lend money to the Song family when they could buy boat tickets.

Once the Song family has established themselves in the port city, they will surely repay them tenfold.

"Really?" Song Hechao was overjoyed.

Finally, some good news arrived. He didn't want to live this damn life for even a day longer!

But when the father and son arrived at the Xia family home in high spirits, they learned from passersby that the Xia family had actually orchestrated a whole drama.

In the end, his attempt to steal a chicken backfired, and all his family property was confiscated!

"No way..." Father Song shook his head repeatedly, unwilling to accept such a painful fact, and stumbled into the Xia family home.

But what awaited him was Xia's father, who had been so angry that he fainted early in the morning and remained unconscious until now.

There were also three people who started arguing and even fighting over each other, shifting blame onto one another.

Song's father felt dizzy and almost fainted as well.

In this chaotic moment, Song Hechao became the most useful person.

He separated the three men who were locked in combat, took a deep breath, and roared, "Stop fighting!"

The three of them finally calmed down for the time being.

Xia Baijiao and Xia Yu lowered their heads deeply, not daring to look directly at Song Hechao.

Xia's mother wanted to smooth her hair to maintain a basic level of decorum, but she touched a patch of scalp that was completely bald, and she didn't know when someone had pulled it all out!

She simply stopped pretending and completely gave up, asking, "What are you doing here?"

After calming himself down, Mr. Song explained the situation again.

Xia's mother's smile was more like a grimace. "A boat ticket costs three thousand yuan, and for nine of us, that's twenty-seven thousand yuan. You've probably heard about my family's situation. Let alone twenty-seven thousand yuan, we can't even afford twenty-seven cents or twenty-seven cents."

In the ensuing silence, Xia Baijiao suddenly spoke, her eyes filled with venom: "I have a way!"