Zhu Shiliang got back into the car and then had Yu Shui drive back to the guard team.
On the way, Chen Qing and Cui Xian hesitated, but Li Yinhe couldn't hold back any longer and said directly, "Is it okay for the three of us not to lend him any grain?"
Zhu Shiliang was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "What's wrong with that? We've given him plenty. Does he expect us to support him?"
Upon hearing this, all three of them breathed a sigh of relief.
In reality, they weren't exactly philanthropists. While they sympathized with Ke Wenpei, they had no real intention of lending him food.
After all, we didn't have a very good relationship before. Although we worked in the same unit, we weren't very familiar with each other.
The reason they were uneasy was simply that half of the seven people had offered their help, and the three of them remained indifferent, which made them afraid that their companions would have something to say about it.
Fortunately, Zhu Shiliang did not think they were heartless or ungrateful.
Meanwhile, Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan drove for about fifteen minutes in the direction Ke Wenpei was heading home, and then they encountered a spirited Ke Wenpei.
Seeing his brisk walk, Bi Qiaoan laughed and said, "Now that you've borrowed the grain, you've completely changed from your previous dejected and depressed state."
Shen Yanming smiled too, "Finally, the big stone in my heart has been removed, and I feel so much more alive now."
Then two beeps startled Ke Wenpei, who was lost in his fantasies about a bright future, from the curb.
He turned around and saw the familiar license plate number, then smiled and waved.
Perhaps their grudges had been resolved, so they forgot about whether Shen Yanming held a grudge or not, and instead asked with a smile, "Why are you here? Aren't you going home?"
Shen Yanming bent down, leaned over to Bi Qiaoan, and said through the car window, "Get in the car first, Qiaoan and I will take you home."
Ke Wenpei was a little confused, but he still obediently opened the back door and got in.
Shen Yanming started the engine and then said to him, "I have forty catties of grain in my truck. Ten catties were given to you by Yu Shui, and ten catties were given to you by Zhu Shiliang. These all need to be returned."
There are still twenty kilograms left, which Qiao An and I helped you with. Consider this a gift for your son and daughter; you don't need to return it.
Ke Wenpei blinked, then blinked again, unable to believe what he was hearing. He looked at Bi Qiaoan, only to see her chuckle, then nod and say, "He wasn't joking, it really is for you."
After confirming he wasn't hallucinating, Ke Wenpei's eyes began to sting. He fought back tears and stammered, "I... I thought... I thought... you... you didn't want to..."
Shen Yanming interrupted with a smile, "There are so many people inside. If we just ask you to give us twenty catties of grain and say we don't have to pay it back, what are we supposed to do?"
They also have families to support, unlike us who have no burdens. That's why we kept quiet inside, thinking we could handle it privately.
Ke Wenpei nodded gratefully, "Thank you, I was being petty."
Then, looking at Shen Yanming's profile, she sincerely apologized, "Yanming, I'm sorry for what happened before. I shouldn't have taken my anger out on you just because I had to bear the consequences myself."
It was my fault, and I haven't formally apologized to you all this time. I never expected you to put aside past grievances and help me.
After listening, Shen Yanming nodded. "Yes, I forgive you. It's understandable that you said a few unpleasant things in your anger at the time. Besides, you figured it out later, didn't you?"
To be precise, I did have a small part to blame for this; if I hadn't brought the dried fruit into the office, you probably wouldn't have...
Sigh, that's all ancient history, let's not dwell on it, it's useless. But, a lesson learned, we must learn from this experience and be more careful with our words and actions in the future, and never act recklessly.
Ke Wenpei nodded, "I know, after going through so much, I understand."
Actually, I should thank you. You and the leader meant well back then, but I was blinded by greed and that's how this happened. But that won't happen again.
Shen Yanming smiled with satisfaction, then said nothing.
For him, whether Ko Wen-pei changes or not is really not important. He's just a passerby anyway, and it's uncertain whether they'll meet again in the future.
Moreover, the twenty catties of grain he gave him were just a drop in the ocean to him, merely a price to pay to make up for that tiny bit of guilt.
Whether this incident leads to a favor or a resolution to an enmity, it's a good thing. After all, we're all members of society, and he doesn't want to create an enemy without realizing it.
Moreover, he wasn't worried about Ke Wenpei clinging to him. After all, not just anyone could go to the guard post.
Before long, the group arrived at the residential area where Ke Wenpei lived.
Shen Yanming parked the car downstairs, then opened the trunk, took out two sealed bags and handed them to Ke Wenpei, then took two sealed bags for himself as well.
"Let's go, I'll take you upstairs. Qiao An is heavily pregnant, so let her wait in the car for a while."
Ke Wenpei nodded and then took the lead.
On the stairs, he couldn't help but ask, "Did you go home to get some food? Why were you so fast?"
Shen Yanming smiled but didn't explain why they had stocked food in the car. After all, walls have ears, and he was afraid of attracting unwanted attention.
But to Ko Wen-pei, that smile was an admission of guilt. Therefore, his gratitude towards them was even greater.
What a wonderful misunderstanding.
Shen Yanming helped Ke Wenpei put the cornmeal into the kitchen and locked it. Then he saw two children looking at him timidly.
Ke Wenpei quickly introduced them as his sons, Xiao Heng and Xiao Min, and told the children to call him "uncle."
Once the two children realized that this wasn't a bad guy trying to steal their food, Sweetie politely called out, "Uncle!"
Shen Yanming smiled and nodded, feeling a pang of sadness as he looked at their skeletal bodies.
He walked up to them, patted their heads, then took out a few milk candies and two chocolates from his pocket, placed them in his palm, and said, "Uncle was in a hurry today and couldn't prepare gifts for you. How about Uncle treats you to a meal next time we meet?"
"Really? Thank you, Uncle!" Xiao Heng and Xiao Min had no doubt about the truthfulness of Shen Yanming's words.
After glancing at his father and receiving his approval, he reached out and took the candy from the kind uncle.
Then each person peeled one open and put it in their mouth; the delicate milky aroma seemed to sweeten their heart.
When Xiao Heng and Xiao Min tasted the long-awaited candy, they couldn't help but smile, their dark eyes instantly shining like stars.
Shen Yanming smiled, turned around and said goodbye to Ke Wenpei, but Ke Wenpei insisted on taking him to the bottom of the building.
Unable to refuse, she went along with his wishes.
"Yanming, thank you so much for today. I know those candies are expensive, but the children haven't had them in a long time, so I selfishly let them accept them. I'll repay you when I have them..."
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