Chapter 26: Money-obsessed

Zhou Nuan glanced at the clock slowly, "It's already this late, and there's nothing to eat. How about you just eat something? I'll ask Gu Xiyue to treat you to a good meal another day to make up for it."

He Rongsheng couldn't eat anymore. He was so angry that he held his anger and said "forget it", then left with the Zhou family.

Zhou Nuan chased after her and called, "Why don't you pack up the buns and take them away? After all, we're here. Don't say we left you hungry."

Haha, does she have to thank her?

He Rongsheng pretended not to hear and turned away angrily.

Zhou Bing chased after him and asked anxiously, "Mom, are we going back like this? What about our plan? The butcher is still waiting..."

He Rongsheng said in a cold tone, "Why are you so anxious? Why don't you go?"

Zhou Bing choked and didn't dare to respond.

"Let's talk about it when we get back."

The deliberately lowered voice was heard by Zhou Nuan who had been paying attention to them, and Zhou Nuan paused slightly.

As soon as the Zhou family left, the hall fell silent. These people were all smart people, so they understood what was going on. It was not uncommon for a girl who was not liked by her family to be sold in exchange for a high betrothal gift, and they kept sucking her blood. However, it was rare for the Zhou family to do it so ruthlessly.

Although no one knows why Zhou Nuan came to her senses and stopped accepting things as they please, that is a good thing. They are all relatives and friends of the Gu family and naturally do not want to see the Gu family being sucked dry by the Zhou family.

At that moment, my favorable impression of Zhou Nuan increased greatly. After all, she was a pitiful girl.

Only Qin Yuezhi was worried, "Xiao Nuan, it won't be a problem for you to treat your parents like this, right?"

Zhou Nuan waved her hand dismissively, "It's okay, they have plenty of money."

He has sucked her blood for so long, it is impossible that he is out of money. If he is really out of money, he can sell Zhou Bing, just like he sold the original owner.

As soon as they left Yingjiang Restaurant, Zhou Chang couldn't help but complain, "Dad, how could you make that handprint? Isn't that what Zhou Nuan should give to her family? You promised to return the money to her, but what about me? Where can I get the money? Zhizhi is still waiting."

Zhou Dagui looked unhappy. He carefully glanced at He Rongsheng, who looked angry, and murmured, "How about you go and talk to the Huang family and ask for less betrothal money?"

"Dad, what are you thinking? Can the betrothal gift be too little? Her family also wants us to buy a house in Jiangzhou. Mom, Zhizhi is pregnant with your grandson, the lifeblood of our Zhou family. If you don't get this done, you'll lose your grandson."

He Rongsheng really wanted to say that it was gone and she could just have another child in the future, but the Huang family was quite powerful and she didn't want to offend them, so she swallowed her words.

"Mom, you have to think of a way!"

"Yes, Mom," Zhou Bing continued, "We can't just let it go like this."

He Rongsheng was in a bad mood and glared at Zhou Dagui fiercely, "You old man, if it weren't for you, how could we be forced to this point? Which side are you on?"

Zhou Dagui didn't dare to look at her directly. He had only been tough once in his life. "Zhou Nuan is not an outsider. She is also our daughter."

He Rongsheng sneered and did not respond.

"If it really doesn't work, I'll risk my reputation to borrow some money," Zhou Dagui suggested.

"It's a lot of money, not just a dozen or twenty dollars. Who would lend it to us? Who can afford to lend us so much money? Who do you really think you are? How much is your face worth?"

He Rongsheng retorted, making Zhou Dagui at a loss what to do and lower his head, his honest face full of embarrassment.

Seeing him like this, He Rongsheng felt even more disdainful: How could she have been so blind to fall for this old thing? He is useless and is a drag on her. If he hadn't recognized him first, how could she have recognized him?

In front of money, face means nothing.

"Mom." Zhou Chang called again.

"Alright, alright! I know, I'm trying to find a solution. Why are you in such a hurry? When did I say I wouldn't help you?"

At worst, I can ask the butcher to add some more money. That damn girl Zhou Nuan has become pretty now. If the butcher sees her, he will definitely be willing to pay more.

"Let's go back first."

He Rongsheng took a step ahead and walked in another direction. Zhou Bing saw this and hurriedly called her, "Mom, the bus is over here."

He Rongsheng didn't even turn his head and said coldly, "How can we afford to take the bus now? We should walk back!"

Zhou Chang wailed when he heard this, "No way? Mom, this place is twenty miles away from home!"

He is so fat, how can he walk back? Are you kidding me?! He was in a good mood when he came here, not only could he have a meal, but he also had hope for a house. Now, not only is the house gone, but he also didn't get to eat, and now he has to walk such a long way back.

Zhou Bing said, "Brother, if you don't leave, you will just end up wandering the streets."

After saying that, he quickly chased after He Rongsheng.

Zhou Chang had no choice but to follow, greeting Zhou Nuan a thousand times in his heart without mentioning it.

As soon as the Zhou family left, Gu Xiyue came back. When he came back, he saw Zhou Nuan surrounded by relatives, friends and neighbors, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

He was only away for a short while, why did everyone's attitude towards her seem to have changed?

"What happened?"

When everyone saw him come back, they all told him what had just happened. The more they listened, the more Gu Xiyue's brows raised.

Zhou Nuan's eyes were calm, but her face was filled with shame. "I was wrong before. I shouldn't have been unable to tell who my family members were. I won't do that again in the future."

Gu Xiyue's eyes flashed.

After that, they took a car back to Gu's house. Everyone was a little tired after a busy day, so they all went to bed after washing up.

Qin Yuezhi was too happy today and was not in good spirits, so Zhou Nuan took both children to her room. The two little guys always slept well, and now was no exception. As soon as they were put down, they fell asleep soundly, not even giving her a chance to enjoy the warmth of motherly love and filial piety.

Zhou Nuan finally managed to show her motherly love, but unfortunately the other party didn't give her the chance, so she could only regretfully take out the red envelope she got today and start counting it.

The more she counted, the more she laughed, and she couldn't help laughing out loud, "Hehe..."

When Gu Xiyue came in, he saw a little face with a bright smile. The two little hands were holding a pile of red envelopes. The only thing he could see was the pile of red envelopes. He looked like a little money-grubber.

Although he is extremely materialistic, he does not make people feel bored. Instead, he is extremely cute.

"Gu Xiyue." Seeing him come in, Zhou Nuan's eyes lit up, and she waved to him with a smile, lowering her voice and saying, "Come on, guess how many red envelopes we received."