"Mom, my sister-in-law has a job and a salary."
Besides, my brother's current state isn't my fault; it's his own son's doing.
Chen Lao Er remained unmoved by reason, even rolling his eyes and saying:
"Dad, Mom, Yumei and I only earn a few dozen yuan a day from our pastry shop, sometimes a hundred yuan."
On average, the monthly income is only a little over two thousand, and the total annual income is less than thirty thousand.
This is already our combined income.
"You're making me pay half my salary each year for your retirement? Are you trying to leave my family starving?"
"Also, my fifth child, fourth child, and little Bao, all three of them still need to go to school."
University tuition is 3,000 yuan per year, and high school tuition is 700 yuan per year.
Including food expenses, I give Xiao Wu and Xiao Si 100 each per month during university, and Xiao Bao 80.
In total, I'll give them 10,000 yuan a year for their education and living expenses!
"Fifth daughter has her own company and she has her own money. Why should you spend money to support their education?"
Grandpa Chen questioned him, his attitude firm.
"Dad, you're hilarious. My fifth daughter earns all the money she earns."
I have provided them with every penny they needed for their education, without shortchanging them.
"Yes, Grandpa and Grandma, all six of us siblings have received money from our family for our education, from elementary school to university."
Chen Xihua had to admit that her father was shrewd.
He never cared about studying. Even when she didn't come home for the past two years, her father still went to the bank to transfer money to her.
Even though his mother, Li Yumei, was always cursing and swearing, Chen Lao Er persisted.
She also knew her father's little scheme.
He'd spend money on their education so he could ask her for money later.
But family relationships are reciprocal, and she didn't mind her father's little tricks.
"Yes, I have five daughters and my youngest child. As long as they can get into university, we will support their education."
At this moment, Li Yumei suddenly stopped being angry.
Moreover, she looked proud of herself. She no longer complained about her husband, who used to secretly give money to her daughter.
"No, second brother, shouldn't the money that Fifth Sister's company earns be entrusted to you for safekeeping?"
Isn't all her money yours? Shouldn't she take a little bit to support us?
Grandma Chen got even angrier when she heard that.
It's also because she didn't know how much money Chen Xihua's company had, otherwise she would have been even more dissatisfied.
Grandpa Chen, too, glared angrily. The second son's family really had no respect for their elders.
Chen Lao Er laughed angrily: "Hehe, Mother, how much money does my Xiao Wu earn? If you want to be filial to me, give me some pocket money."
That's not my money. I can't possibly use my daughter's money to put on a show of wealth.
The son you gave birth to, this is all the ability I have.
"I earn about 20,000 to 30,000 yuan a year. I'll provide you with a corresponding amount for your retirement, based on my financial capabilities."
"My daughter is capable, that's my skill."
"You gave birth to me, a piece of useless mud that can't be plastered on a wall, that's your problem."
Chen Lao Er got more and more excited as he talked, acting like a scoundrel who took it all for granted.
"However, it is indeed my and my elder brother's responsibility and obligation to be filial to you, but not to my fifth daughter and the others."
Back then, you only supported me through junior high school before sending me to the countryside, while my older brother and younger sister went on to high school.
The eldest brother was able to become the director of a textile factory, and the younger sister was able to marry a family of workers from the next county.
I have nothing. I have no diploma and no job.
Think about it, how capable is your son who only graduated from junior high school?
I'm just a lazy bum, how much money could I possibly earn for you?
The mother also has some skills and can make pastries to earn money.
Otherwise, my family would probably still be asking you for some of our retirement pension to live on!
Honestly, if my family's pastry shop goes out of business, I'm your son, you can't just stand by and watch it die, can you?
Even if my fifth child is rich, I will not ask them for money.
"Of course I'll ask you for it. You're my parents; it's your duty to raise your son."
"You bastard!" Grandpa Chen cursed loudly.
"Oh dear, this is outrageous! My son is heartless and unfilial..." Grandma Chen cursed angrily.
Hahaha!
Chen Baohua, sitting opposite Chen Xihua, couldn't help but chuckle as she leaned on Chen Xihua's shoulder: "Fifth Sister, Dad is amazing!"
Chen Xihua smiled but remained silent. She knew that now she didn't need to lift a finger; her father could handle her grandparents.
Li Yumei also felt relaxed and comfortable. Chen Lao Er was still very family-oriented. The only downside was that he was too good to the girls.
Old Chen was a real bachelor. He shrugged, spread his hands, and said proudly:
"I think that as a small pastry shop owner, I am already a very respectable person in Gaoyang County."
From now on, I will give you two 100 yuan a month for living expenses.
That's a total of 1,200 a year, which is already considered very filial of me.
After all, I have an older brother. Mom and Dad, you wouldn't disown him as your son and wouldn't want his family to pay for it, would you?
If we include the 1200 given by my older brother's family.
"You receive 2,400 yuan a year, plus your pension, which is more than the living expenses of 90% of the elderly in Gaoyang County."
"What about the money for imported medicine?"
Grandpa Chen had already realized that his second son wouldn't be generous to them just because his daughter was rich.
The imported medicine was something he wanted to take; he was afraid of dying, so he kept asking.
Actually, the doctor only suggested using imported drugs; domestically available drugs are also acceptable and not expensive.
Moreover, they receive medical subsidies upon retirement, so they don't actually need to spend much money.
Today's events were the result of a long-planned scheme by Grandpa Chen and Grandma Chen after they learned that Chen Xihua had started a group company.
The goal was simple: to get money from the second son's family.
Chen Lao Er said in the tone of a filial son:
"If you really need to use the imported medicine, it costs five hundred yuan per bottle."
Then my older brother and I will take turns selling our blood every month to earn money to buy medicine for you!
I really have no other choice but to do it this way.
"Your son is a good-for-nothing. I'm not capable enough to afford imported medicine for my parents!"
"You..." Grandma Chen was so angry that she couldn't speak, and she patted her chest to catch her breath.
"Fifth Girl, what do you have to say?!"
Grandpa Chen changed his tune. He didn't want to argue with his second son anymore, so he went directly to Chen Xihua.
Chen Xihua looked up and met Grandpa Chen's gaze. Everyone else remained silent, waiting to see what the two would say.
“Grandpa, my father is still alive. It’s not my place to speak here!” Chen Xihua said calmly.
"Now, you're a big boss, aren't you afraid of rumors that you're unfilial?"
"You're already so rich, how can you be so heartless as to refuse to buy some imported medicine for your grandparents?"
Grandpa Chen's eyes were deep and his voice carried a hint of threat.
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