Chapter 486 Afraid of Being Angry to Death
Seeing that his words were full of complaints, Old Man Chen felt very sad. He frowned and scolded him harshly.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Your mother and I just bought some fine rice to eat, so why are you insulting and mocking us?
Because of you, our family has nothing now. What can your mother and I do? How dare you say such heartless words? "
"Come on, old man, stop talking for a while." Old Mrs. Chen was so hungry that she had no strength left. She looked at Chen Zhancai with pleading eyes, "Son, I haven't eaten a single grain of rice since this morning. How about you get us something to eat first?"
Chen Zhancai drooped his eyelids, his tone somewhat dissatisfied, "Mom, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but why didn't you eat when you came? Everything in town is expensive. How much does it cost to eat out?"
"Son, if you are afraid of spending money, you can take us back to your place. Your father and I will eat whatever we have." Old Mrs. Chen felt weak all over and couldn't wait to have a bite of food. She would not even mind a mixed flour steamed bun.
Old man Chen was also starving, and he nodded in agreement, "Yes, let Ruhua help make something simple to eat, so we can fill our stomachs."
"Ruhua doesn't have the time to cook for you." Chen Zhancai quickly refused. He didn't want the old couple to know that he had sold Ruhua.
Old Mrs. Chen was stunned. "Why doesn't Ruhua have time? What has she been doing?"
Chen Zhancai said angrily, "I don't have time, so why are you asking so many questions? You're really worrying about nothing!"
Old Mrs. Chen felt bad. She thought that finding her son would fill her stomach, but now it feels like that is not the case!
She really wanted to use her motherly authority to scold Chen Zhancai.
But she didn't dare, because the eldest and second sons could no longer be relied upon.
Now the life and death of the old couple depends on the third brother, and they must not break up again.
"Okay, I won't worry about it. I can just make something to eat myself!"
Chen Zhancai waved his hands irritably. "What are you going to cook? There's not a single grain of food at home, and I'm still hungry! Go home quickly while you still have some strength, or you won't be able to walk soon."
"Son, I'm too hungry to walk. Please let us eat something first, and then give us some money so we can buy some rice to take back."
"You ask for money right away, you're so annoying. Do you think I run a money shop? How can I give you money? Go home quickly and don't cause trouble for me here." Chen Zhancai's face was full of disgust, and he wished he could stay away from them.
Old Mrs. Chen frowned tightly, her face tearful, "Son, it's not easy for your father and I to come here, you can't let us go back empty-handed!"
Seeing that Chen Zhancai was not moved at all, Old Man Chen was so angry that his teeth were itching and he started to curse.
"Chen Zhancai, what nonsense are you talking about? Our family has run out of food, and your mother and I came to you hungry to ask for some money. How can this be considered causing you trouble? Don't forget how our family ended up like this. Back then, we sold our food and land to support you so you could study. This is how you repay your mother and me!"
"Alright, are you done yet? All you have to say is the same old, rotten things. What's the point of saying so much?"
Before he could finish his words, Chen Zhancai interrupted him angrily.
"If you weren't always thinking about bringing glory to your family and becoming rich and powerful, would you have sold your house and land to support me?
Open your mouth and close it, and let me study, let me study,
Now you put all the responsibility on me, do you think I am willing to study?
I'm not the only son in the Chen family. Why don't you ask the eldest and second sons for money? Do you think I'm easy to bully because I'm a scholar?
Let me tell you, we are all born and raised by our parents, so don’t come to me with trivial matters. If you have any difficulties, go back and talk to your two sons, don’t bother me!
Old man Chen was so angry at these words that he was shaking all over. He looked at his son, whom he had carefully raised, in disbelief that he could say such conscienceless words. He opened his mouth and gasped for breath, unable to utter a word.
Old Mrs. Chen was also stunned. She never dreamed that her always filial son could be so cruel and watch the old couple starve without doing anything.
In the past, whenever he asked his family for money, they would give him as much as they had without any hesitation.
He also vowed to be filial to his parents and let them live a rich life with good food and drink.
Those words sounded sweet and pleasing to the ear at the time. I felt that this son was not biased in vain and was counting on him to support me in my old age.
Now it seems like these old couple are going to be hanged from the wall!
A wave of regret welled up in her heart. If she had not separated from the eldest and second brothers, she would never have sat idly by.
But now there is no if, she was the one who drove them out personally, which chilled their hearts!
Old Mrs. Chen felt bitter and astringent in her heart, "Zhancai, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say anything you want. Think about why your eldest brother and second brother split up the family business. You know the reason better than anyone else. Now you want me to ask them for money, how can I have the face to do it?
Besides, you promised me and your father that you would be filial to us, and that you would not let us starve even if you became a teacher. Shouldn't your parents be counting on you?"
"Count on me? My pockets are cleaner than my face right now, who can I count on?"
"You, you want to piss me off to death!" Old Mrs. Chen covered her chest, fearing that her anger would burn her heart and cause her to spit out a mouthful of blood.
Seeing that they were very emotional, Chen Zhancai was afraid that they would anger the old couple to death in the street, so he quickly slowed down his tone.
"Mom, calm down first. It's not that I'm unfilial. I just don't have any money to give you right now."
Hearing this, Old Lady Chen's originally icy mood eased a little. "Zhancai, you've been in town for quite some time. Haven't you found a job?"
"Yes, you are a scholar, it should not be difficult for you to find a job. Why do you live such a hard life?" Old man Chen asked casually.
Chen Zhancai's skill in making up lies has been perfected. When he tells a lie, his face does not blush, his heart does not beat, and he does not even blink.
"You don't know what I've been doing these days. I first went to teach at a college. After working there for more than ten days, they told me I had a one-month probation period.
During this month, I was only given a few dozen coins for living expenses.
I didn't want to do it when I heard that. I have parents to support at home, so how can I not make money?
I immediately patted my butt and left. The teacher from the academy tried to persuade me to stay, saying that I should be patient for a few more days. I didn't even look at him.
Then I found a job copying books, but within three days, I had offended many people.
My colleagues were jealous of my beautiful handwriting and my ability to copy books faster than them.
Those grandsons gossiped about me behind my back and made things difficult for me.
But the shopkeeper ignored them and continued to treat me with respect.
But I couldn't stand this humiliation, so I just left and didn't want to get entangled with those villains.
Later, I didn't want to work for others anymore, so I set up a small stall and wrote letters for others.
Although I don’t have many customers now, I believe that as long as I work hard, things will get better.”
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