Grandpa Chi was startled and quickly stepped forward to support her: "Don't faint, don't get angry!"
Unfortunately, at this moment, Madam Chi could not hear anything.
Chi Qingqing silently stood up, her mind in turmoil. In the past, she had only stayed in this house to earn a living. But now…
Looking at the huge, empty mansion, all the valuables in the house had long been taken away and exchanged for money. Old Madam Chi spends a lot of money every day on medicine, but what about the future?
Chi Qingqing's eyes darted around; she didn't want to starve to death here.
No, the things in the house are gone, but the house is still valuable!
Chi Qingqing's eyes turned cold as she looked at the two elderly people on the bed, wondering where the property deed for this house was.
If I could sell this courtyard, it should be enough for me to live on, right?
...
When Chi Hongcai went out, he was carrying a lot of things on his back.
Although he had just been scolded by the old man and almost beaten up, he couldn't help but grin when he thought about what he had gained today.
Not bad, not bad, this amount of grain is enough for their family to eat for several days.
If he could get so much food in exchange for being beaten, he would rather come and be beaten every day.
Anyway, he's their own son, and these two old guys are counting on him to take care of them in their old age and see them off in their final days, so even if they beat him, they won't use their full strength.
In his opinion, it was all the two old men's own fault. If they hadn't trusted Chi Ling'er so much back then, how could they have ended up like this?
I wonder where that vicious woman, Chi Ling'er, is now.
He said none of these women were good people. How gentle and attentive those other women were to him before? But before his family was even completely ruined, those women had already run away?
What's even worse is that another woman swindled him out of most of his fortune.
Chi Hongcai returned home and put down the grain. When his wife, Zhang, saw that he had actually brought back grain, her originally cold and stern face softened a bit: "You still know to bring grain back?"
Chi Hongcai smiled smugly: "Don't worry, with me here, I won't let you and your children go hungry!"
"Hmph, you think you can catch us starving? I'll just take the kids and go back to my parents' house!"
Chi Hongcai curled his lip. Now that the Chi family is in trouble, their former in-laws don't like them anymore, and they will be looked down upon if they go back.
Besides, everyone's life is tough these days, so who would want to have so many more mouths to feed?
"Get me some food right now, I'm starving!"
Without hesitation, Zhang scooped up a spoonful of rice and hurriedly started cooking. The children, who had been crying out for food, all ran to the kitchen and refused to leave when they heard there was food.
Chi Hongcai ate a bowl of rice before his stomach felt a little better. He knew that the two old men had nothing left to offer, and the only way to get money from them was to sell the old house. But that old house was their lifeline, and he said that if he dared to try and take it, the two old men would fight him to the death.
He couldn't just sit around and do nothing, so he went out again to wander around. Looking at the bustling crowds on the streets, he still couldn't find a way to make money.
"Uncle, you are so heartless!"
The sudden sound behind him made Chi Hongcai turn around unhappily. Seeing Chi Qingqing's angry face, Chi Hongcai sneered: "You're not so heartless, are you? Just don't let your mother run off with the family's possessions!"
"How...how would I know why she did that?"
Chi Qingqing had long regretted it. If she had known her mother was like this, she would never have gone to release her mother in the first place.
You said you took the Chi family's property, fine, but at least you took your daughter with you. Instead, you left and are left here to suffer other people's contempt.
"Uncle, I've come here today to discuss something with you!"
Chi Qingqing suppressed her anger and tried to speak as gently as possible.
Upon hearing this, Chi Hongcai looked at her in surprise: "What did you say?"
"Here?"
They were still on the street, surrounded by a bustling crowd. Although there weren't many people around them, people still walked by; it certainly wasn't a place to talk.
Chi Hongcai glanced at the teahouse not far away: "Come with me!"
She used to come to this teahouse often and was very familiar with the waiter.
As the two went inside, a waiter ran over to ask them what they wanted to drink, but Chi Hongcai waved his hand and said, "Later!"
The waiter left, and the two found a corner to sit down. At this time, the teahouse was not crowded and was very quiet.
"Speak!"
"Uncle, there's something valuable in my maternal grandparents' house, isn't there?"
Chi Qingqing didn't beat around the bush and stated her purpose directly.
Chi Hongcai raised an eyebrow. He knew that Chi Qingqing was no pushover either, and sure enough, she was already plotting something else.
What are you trying to say?
"The old house!"
Chi Qingqing remained calm, while Chi Hongcai scoffed, "That old house will be mine sooner or later. What makes you think I would cooperate with you?"
Hearing this, Chi Qingqing wasn't angry. She leaned forward, getting closer to Chi Hongcai, and said in a calm voice, "Uncle, do you think that old house is really yours?"
“Although my mother has run away and we don’t know where she is now, you are not my maternal grandfather’s only child!”
These words made Chi Hongcai's heart skip a beat. At this moment, he suddenly remembered that Old Madam Chi and the others had another daughter.
The two old people haven't given up on that daughter yet. She'd just infuriated Old Master Chi; surely he wouldn't leave the house to that wretched girl, Chi Qiao'er?
"Uncle, has something come to mind?"
Seeing Chi Hongcai's tense body, Chi Qingqing smiled disdainfully: "Do you think Grandfather will leave the house to Aunt? Don't forget, not long ago he gave Aunt's daughter a considerable dowry."
Upon hearing this, Chi Hongcai gritted his teeth inwardly. He was their only son, yet these two old men never cared about him.
How do you want to cooperate?
Hearing this, Chi Qingqing smiled with satisfaction.
“Uncle, you’re right to think that way. Actually, my cooperation is very simple. I’ll be responsible for getting the deed to that house, and you help me find a buyer. After the house is sold, we’ll split the money!”
Chi Qingqing certainly wanted to do it herself, but she didn't know many people. As a frail woman who rarely left her home, who could she turn to with just a deed to a large house?
Divide equally? Hearing this arrangement, Chi Hongcai was still somewhat dissatisfied. If there hadn't been any unforeseen circumstances, the entire house should have been his!
But now, as soon as he arrived at the two old men's side, those two old folks treated him with disdain, and he really couldn't find anything.
However, Chi Qingqing is still a bit too inexperienced.
Once she steals the property deed, she can find someone herself and decide how much money to pay. Besides, even if he embezzles all the money, what can Chi Qingqing do?
"Can!"
After thinking about it for a moment, Chi Hongcai agreed.
"That person is..."
Chi Qingqing was very satisfied, but when she turned her head, she suddenly saw a familiar figure.
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