Zhou Dana and Wang Xiuhua successfully reunited with Zhou Chuan.
The two quickly obtained Zhou Na and Zhou Ling's phone numbers from Zhou Chuan.
After being released from the detention center
The two first called Zhou Na, but the phone was switched off. They couldn't reach Zhou Na after all.
They didn't know that Zhou Na had deliberately turned off her phone to avoid receiving certain calls.
Because she was afraid that the couple were actually her parents, she chose to run away and avoid contact with others in order to avoid being found.
I couldn't get through to Zhou Na, but I could get through to Zhou Ling.
Upon hearing that the two men were her parents, Zhou Ling thought they were scammers and was about to hang up. It wasn't until Zhou Dana hurriedly said that he had already met Zhou Chuan and gained his approval that Zhou Ling, half-believing, agreed to meet him.
About twenty minutes later,
Zhou Ling looked at Zhou Dana and Wang Xiuhua, who claimed to be her parents, but did not immediately acknowledge them. Instead, she asked them to produce evidence.
Zhou Dana accurately described the place where the three siblings were abandoned, as well as some of their characteristics, including what they liked to eat.
"If you still don't believe me, we can go to the hospital for testing."
Zhou Dana said with a serious expression.
In her heart, Zhou Ling already believed it, but the matter came too suddenly, and she couldn't accept it for a while.
Wang Xiuhua saw this and immediately her eyes reddened. She took Zhou Ling's hand and said that Zhou Ling had suffered all these years. She also said that Zhou Ling's pregnancy was not easy and that she would be a good mother in the future and make up for all the fatherly and motherly love that the three siblings had lost.
Zhou Ling, who already felt incredibly wronged, broke down upon hearing these comforting words. She hugged Wang Xiuhua and wept bitterly.
After a while, Zhou Ling calmed down and asked Zhou Dana and Wang Xiuhua why they abandoned her and her two siblings back then.
The couple once again presented the explanation they had given Zhou Chuan before.
When Zhou Ling learned that her abandonment was out of necessity and for the good of the three siblings, the last trace of resentment in her heart finally dissipated.
"Second brother, your father and I have come to find you three siblings. We will stay and make up for what we have done to you over the years."
“From now on, we will never let anyone bully you. You have no idea how much your father and I have missed you all these years. We only think about paying back the money so that our family can be reunited as soon as possible.”
As Wang Xiuhua spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, seemingly revealing her true feelings.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Ling felt less resentful and more understanding.
Because the people in front of her are her biological parents, and they had their reasons for abandoning her back then.
Thinking that she now had her parents to rely on besides her second sister and fourth brother, tears of joy welled up in Zhou Ling's eyes.
Wang Xiuhua wiped away Zhou Ling's tears and began to ask Zhou Ling how she was doing. Following Zhou Ling's answers, she brought up the topic of the demolition compensation.
When they heard that Zhou Ling was managing a portion of the demolition compensation, the couple exchanged a glance and saw the joy in each other's eyes.
"Second brother, you must keep a close eye on this money and never let your little Kun spend it recklessly."
“You are now a hero of the Zhao family, carrying the Zhao family’s child. He stays out all night every day. It’s outrageous. As his mother, I will never allow anyone to bully my daughter like this.”
Wang Xiuhua's words warmed Zhou Ling's heart, and she felt an even stronger sense of acceptance towards her parents.
However, considering that her parents might do something excessive to vent her anger, Zhou Ling quickly explained on Zhao Kun's behalf, "Mom, actually, Brother Kun isn't always away from home. He does care about me. Please give him some face."
“Silly girl, even at this time, you are still protecting him. You have sacrificed so much for him, and he still bullies you during this critical period of your pregnancy. As his mother, I can’t stand it.”
Wang Xiuhua showed anger, and Zhou Ling, fearing that her parents and Zhao Kun would become estranged, quickly continued to try to persuade them.
Wang Xiuhua and Zhou Dana knew this was a good opportunity to mend their relationship, so they took the opportunity to reluctantly agree not to make things difficult for Zhao Kun, but a lesson was inevitable.
"By the way, Dad, Mom, how did you find our fourth brother?"
Zhou Ling asked curiously.
When this was brought up, the couple first told Zhou Chen about it, and Zhou Ling's face immediately turned cold when Zhou Chen was mentioned.
"Second brother, are you being foolish? How could you let your relationship with him become so strained? If you two had a good relationship, think about how much benefit you could have gotten. As the eldest brother, do you think he would have abandoned the three of you siblings?"
"But he didn't agree to me being with Xiao Kun in the first place, and he was the one who suggested separating the family property. He also didn't give me any dowry money."
Zhou Ling felt that she was not at fault and that she was even aggrieved.
Wang Xiuhua was unaware of this relationship. Upon hearing this, she was slightly taken aback, but she quickly recovered and then advised Zhou Ling to repair her relationship with Zhou Chen, emphasizing the benefits she could potentially gain from Zhou Chen.
"Mom, you think too highly of him. He's not the same older brother he used to be. He's cold and ruthless now and doesn't treat the three of us siblings as family at all. Don't even think about getting anything out of him."
Zhou Ling recounted how she had tried every means to get money from Zhou Chen.
She no longer holds any hope of getting anything from Zhou Chen, because she has never succeeded in asking him for money.
Um?
Upon hearing this, Zhou Dana and Wang Xiuhua both frowned. They realized so much had happened before.
The two did not continue to discuss this topic.
Because they needed to discuss it carefully, things didn't turn out as they had imagined; some unexpected changes had occurred.
"Second brother, do you know where your sister is?"
"Can you get in touch with her?"
Now that Zhou Chuan and Zhou Ling have successfully recognized each other, all that remains is to gain Zhou Na's approval, at which point their goal will be essentially achieved.
“School is on holiday and the dorms are closed. My second sister is staying at a hotel. I’ll call her now and tell her the good news that you’ve arrived.”
Zhou Ling's explanation cleared up the couple's doubts.
at the same time,
Zhou Na, who has moved to a new hotel, is calculating how much she will spend each day in the coming days.
The extra cost of a hotel room for more than ten days made her already tight finances even worse, forcing her to be even more frugal in her daily life.
This is the only way to save on hotel expenses.
"The food allowance cannot be reduced any further; not eating will affect my studies."
"You can skip washing your hair, brush your teeth less often, and not buy clothes, which can save you some money."
Zhou Na meticulously calculated her living expenses for the remainder of the semester, but her brow furrowed deeper and deeper because, despite her frugality, she found that she still wouldn't have enough money for the last half of the semester.
This left Zhou Na in a dilemma.
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