Qin Yi dropped her chopsticks. Her eyes were red, and she bent down to pick them up, but Meng Zhili was faster and picked them up first, gently patting Qin Yi's back.
Qin Yi took the contract with trembling hands, looked at it again and again, and flipped through it repeatedly.
"This...this...you finally saved up some money, and now the house is gone, and this purchase..."
Even so, Qin Yi's first thought was still for her son.
“This house is important to you and Dad. Money can be earned back, but the memories that the house holds can never be bought back.”
"Yes, when my older brother bought it, he told us all, and we all agreed. We wanted to give you a surprise, since the day after tomorrow is Mom's birthday."
Meng Zhili brought a new pair of chopsticks from the kitchen and gave them to Qin Yi.
“Yes, I’ll pay for the renovation. My second brother and Wanwan are still in school, so they’ll accompany you to furniture stores to redecorate the house.” Meng Zhilian explained the arrangements that the siblings had discussed.
"What about me?" Meng Zhiyao swung her legs, wanting to do her part as well.
"You? Once the things are delivered home, you'll be in charge of directing things." Meng Wan ruffled his hair, her tone slightly teasing.
"I was originally planning to give you a surprise the day after tomorrow, but something bad happened today, so let's take this as a good thing to cheer you up and avoid bringing bad luck."
The more cases Meng Zhiyuan took on, the more sharp-tongued he became.
“Yes! The reason I called you all back this time is to discuss something with you.” Meng Boqun put down his chopsticks, his tone becoming serious.
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