“Those loan sharks aren’t stupid. If they can’t get money from Chi Hongcai, they’ll target his family.”
Old Madam Chi stiffened; she had been avoiding this topic for some time now. She was utterly disappointed in Chi Hongcai, but what about his wife and children?
In the past, Chi Hongcai was incredibly successful, marrying one wife after another in his household and keeping several others outside.
When their family fell on hard times, Chi Hongcai was penniless. His concubines and mistresses had all run away, leaving only his wife, who insisted on staying by his side. That woman was truly wonderful.
In fact, Madam Chi knew that the woman and child were innocent, but she and her husband were too busy taking care of themselves to protect those people.
"I..." Old Madam Chi opened her mouth, she also wanted to beg Yunniang to save them, but she owed her youngest daughter too much, and there were some things she just couldn't say.
"Okay, I understand what you mean!"
Yunniang waved her hand, already knowing what was going on.
She turned to look at Han Luoxue and chuckled, "Xue'er, your uncle..." Yunniang hesitated for a moment, still thinking of a more suitable word to express it.
"Don't give him face! Don't pay any attention to him, just pretend I never had this son!"
Madam Chi spoke first, knowing that her daughter and granddaughter were in a difficult position.
Seeing that even Madam Chi had said so, Yunniang simply said, "Since he has already been spoiled and cannot be corrected outside, why not just lock him up!"
Madam Chi frowned but did not refute.
"Brother Yuan will take care of the loan shark issue. As for that woman and child, I'll find them some work to make a living. Whether they can manage it or not is up to them!"
Yunniang felt that she had done more than enough, after all, those people were just strangers to her.
She made the best arrangements for Chi Hongcai, in particular. She helped him get rid of his high-interest loans, sent him to prison, provided him with food and drink, and put him through labor reform. After he was reformed, there was a possibility that he would be released.
This is what people mean when they say that if your parents don't have the heart to discipline you, then when you grow up, someone will naturally discipline you properly.
Madam Chi did not refute: "Yunniang, you've gone to so much trouble!"
What else could she say? Her children and grandchildren were still alive, and her daughter had left them a way to live. Even if life would be difficult from now on, it would be better than taking a desperate path.
She believed that if Ruoyunniang hadn't made arrangements, Chi Hongcai's family definitely wouldn't have survived for more than a few years! They might have been separated from their wives and children very soon.
"Father, Mother, I'm here!"
Speak of the devil, and he appears. While the group was still discussing arrangements for Chi Hongcai's family, Chi Hongcai's voice rang out again at the gate.
This person is really persistent.
Yunniang wanted to go out and open the door, but Han Luoxue stopped her.
Han Luoxue wasn't alone today; Nightingale and Night Snow were both given to her by Ouyang Zhen.
These two were originally specially trained bodyguards, with extremely high martial arts skills, and not many people knew them.
Han Luoxue calmly opened the door. Chi Hongcai had a fawning smile on his face. When he saw that it was Han Luoxue who opened the door, his smile became even brighter: "Xue girl, you're here too!"
"This is my home, my yard. Where else would I be if not here?"
Han Luoxue snorted coldly, looking at him indifferently: "What are you doing here again?"
"Oh dear, Xue girl, how can you talk like that? I'm your uncle, you can't talk to me like that!"
Chi Hongcai said with a grin, while Han Luoxue smiled sarcastically: "Uncle? I don't remember having an uncle."
Chi Hongcai's smile froze; he hadn't expected Han Luoxue to be so disrespectful.
That brat is such a slut! If I didn't need her help, I wouldn't bother giving her a kind look.
"Oh dear, Xue girl, we're related by blood, don't joke around!"
"Who's joking with you? Chi Hongcai, I remember telling you not to show your face in front of me again, and definitely not to come to my house! It seems you haven't learned your lesson!"
Han Luoxue's expression turned cold, and Chi Hongcai hurriedly said, "I, I came to see my parents!"
Han Luoxue looked at him and saw that his hands were empty and he hadn't brought anything with him.
"Hehe, this is the first time I've seen someone as shameless as you. You came to visit without bringing anything. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were going to ask your parents for something again!"
Chi Hongcai looked embarrassed. This brat had guessed his thoughts perfectly. He had come here just to ask for money!
The debt collectors are pressing him hard for the money he owes, and they're probably running out of patience. If he doesn't pay it back soon, he might end up losing an arm or a leg.
That damned Han Luoxue! It's not like she's short of money. Chi Hongcai has already inquired and found out that every shop Han Luoxue owns in the capital is doing well.
Forget about making a fortune every day, earning several thousand taels of silver a month would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it? Helping him pay off his gambling debts would be a drop in the ocean, but this Han Luoxue is a penny-pincher. He's her only uncle, yet this woman is heartless as iron, refusing to even offer a helping hand.
Looking at Han Luoxue's stunning beauty, delicate skin, exquisite features, and slender figure, Chi Hongcai suddenly had an idea.
If Chi Qingqing can sell silver, why can't Han Luoxue? Besides, Chi Qingqing and Han Luoxue are not even in the same league.
Look at Han Luoxue's stunningly beautiful face, so captivating that even her uncle, let alone ordinary men, was a little...
No, he should leave quickly and discuss with those people later whether he can use this girl to pay off his debt.
"Snow Girl, how could you think of your uncle like that? Do you think I'm that kind of person?!"
Chi Hongcai steadied himself and pretended to be injured.
"I really just came to see my parents. Since you don't believe me, I'll go back now!" Without waiting for Han Luoxue's reply, he turned and ran away.
At that speed, anyone who didn't know better would think a dog was chasing him!
Han Luoxue was stunned for a moment. Although she didn't know much about this uncle, she knew that he was not someone who would give up easily.
He definitely didn't come here today just to say those two sentences.
She was about to make her move, but how did that person run away?
"Nightingale, sneak over there and take a look, but don't do anything!"
Han Luoxue didn't believe she was giving up easily.
The nightingale nodded, turned and followed her out.
"Madam, this man was definitely up to no good. I saw his eyes darting around!"
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