Chapter 457 Cuckold 1 But she came to my house with a big belly and knelt down in front of me...
Yao Zhizhi came back to visit her second sister's family and her mother-in-law, but she didn't expect that as soon as she returned to the alley, she heard the news that Chu Lingyi's affair was exposed.
After all, even if it is impossible to determine the child's paternity from the blood type, the child's appearance cannot be faked.
Aunt Mao pulled her aside and gossiped, "You couldn't tell two years ago, simply because he was so young; his eyes and nose hadn't fully developed yet. But now, wow, he's a carbon copy of Zhang Tieshan. Especially those eyes; when he glares, they're exactly the same."
Yao Zhizhi smiled and asked, "Auntie Mao, have you seen that child?"
"I have, of course I have. A while ago, I took my child to get a vaccination and ran into Chu Lingyi. Oh, I was really scared. That child looks just like Zhang Tieshan. Anyone who is not blind can see that. There is no need to test the blood type." Aunt Mao has been in much better spirits recently. Her face is rosy and she speaks with full energy.
Yao Zhizhi's attention wasn't on Chu Lingyi's situation at all, but on Aunt Mao's condition. Seeing that Aunt Mao was still strong and healthy, she was relieved and didn't press her about the loan. She just reminded her, "Aunt Mao, just listen to the young people's affairs for fun. Don't try to help break up a fight. You're not the same person you used to be. You're old and fragile. If you get pushed or shoved by someone, it will be terrible."
Aunt Mao smiled, revealing the gums of her recently chipped front teeth, and said, "I know what's going on, don't worry. Oh, I forgot to tell you, Mao Ling is doing well in the south, and she told me that she will definitely pay you back by the end of the year. She asked me to tell you, don't worry, she's keeping track of the accounts."
Yao Zhizhi smiled and said, "I hope she can make something of herself. Actually, her current situation is quite good. Although she doesn't have a man to help her, she doesn't have to deal with the trivialities of her in-laws' family. She can work hard on her own. When she buys a house in the south, she can bring you and the children over to enjoy a good life."
Aunt Mao liked to hear this and smiled, "That's right, I told her that too. Mao Ling, you have to think positively. No matter how unhappy your marriage is, you still have me, an old woman, to support you. You can just go out and make a good living without worrying about the children."
Yao Zhizhi comforted her, "That's right. It's really hard to find someone who loves his daughter as much as Auntie does. Mao Ling is not a child anymore and is sensible. She will take care of you and lead a good life."
The two chatted about the children for a while and then went their separate ways.
It was not until Aunt Mao returned home to wash clothes that she realized what was going on. Hey, Xiao Yao had unknowingly changed the subject. It seemed that he didn't want to ask about Chu Lingyi's affairs.
She wouldn't say anything more in the future. Xiao Chu had brought it upon himself and couldn't blame anyone else.
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Yao Zhizhi tidied up the house by Yu Lake and took out all the bedding to dry in the sun while the autumn heat was still quite strong. Otherwise, the moisture accumulated during the rainy season would not dissipate and the bedding would become moldy.
However, as soon as she held the quilt in her hands, she could tell that it must have been exposed to the sun, otherwise it wouldn't be so fluffy.
But she had already carried the clothes, and the benches for drying clothes in the yard were already set up, so she might as well dry them there. Therefore, she did not cancel the plan, and it was a good opportunity to empty the cabinet and wipe it.
There's no way around it, she sometimes really enjoys doing this kind of cleaning work, it's very stress-relieving.
While I was busy, Tang Fengyuan came back from outside.
Despite the scorching sun, she wasn't afraid at all. She drove her sidecar to the door in a hurry and parked, complaining as she did so: "Zhizhi, you kid, you didn't even tell me you were coming home. And why are you drying your bedding? I've already dried your bedding four or five times. Twice in early July, and then three more times in August when the typhoon came. Do you think I, your mother, have nothing to do at home except work?"
Yao Zhizhi didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I thought you lived by the river and didn't have time to come back, but when I opened the cabinet, I found that the quilt had been dried in the sun."
"You! You're still sunbathing after all? Wouldn't it be better for you to sit down and read a book in such hot weather?" Tang Fengyuan sighed. "Don't be stupid next time. No matter how busy I am, I will never be without time to rest. If it really doesn't work, I will ask your Uncle Ning to come back. He will definitely make some time for you."
"Okay, okay, it's my fault. Thank you for your hard work." Yao Zhizhi quickly took the old man's arm and walked into the house. There was some boiled water on the table, so she poured him a glass.
Tang Fengyuan took the teacup, drank it all in one gulp, and asked, "You saw when you came back that several houses in this alley are adding to their buildings. What are your plans?"
"There's no way to add to our house, right?" Yao Zhizhi had considered this issue, but the lakeside is very humid, and the foundation tamping method used in the early years was not mature enough. If we add to it directly, it might become a dangerous building, and we would have to tear it down and rebuild it.
Tang Fengyuan nodded. "According to the policy, we can add on to the house, but I'm worried the foundation won't hold up. Of course, I'm not asking you this today to say we have to do something now. I want to hear from you: once the policy is in place and we can tear it down and rebuild, are you planning on doing so?"
"Build a three-story villa?" Yao Zhizhi certainly wanted to rebuild it, but there were too many policy issues.
Tang Fengyuan nodded. "Of course, it would be best to build a three-story house. If there are new development plans in the future, there will be additional benefits for demolition and relocation. But you also know that the price of sand and cement has skyrocketed. Building it now will not be as expensive as the house by the river. I asked you today because I want you to be firm. If you plan to build it, leave some money at home. If your uncle Ning and I don't have enough, we can just use your money directly to avoid the need to remit money back and forth. Besides, I don't have time to collect it normally."
"Okay, I'll go get some cash and leave it with you tomorrow morning. Is one hundred thousand enough?" Yao Zhizhi naturally had no objection. Building a house is a good thing. Technology is developing and the times are progressing. When air conditioners and other things become popular in the future, it will not be comfortable to live in three small tiled houses.
However, she was not aware of the current prices of building materials, so she naturally quoted a higher price.
Tang Fengyuan laughed, "How can you use so much? Just keep 20,000 or 30,000. Originally, I didn't need to ask you for money, but your uncle Ning refused to listen and has been collecting antiques everywhere lately. He has invested all the money he saved in the past. I can't stop him, and I can't persuade him. Forget it, just let him be."
Yao Zhizhi didn't want to object to Uncle Ning's antique collection. To be honest, he had no biological children in his life, and she and Qi Changxiao had two children with them, so Uncle Ning had basically nothing to do. The old man felt lonely, and her mother-in-law was so busy at work, so Uncle Ning would definitely need some spiritual sustenance when he came home from get off work.
So she comforted him, "It's good to have some hobbies. Besides, he's an expert, he won't be cheated, don't worry, Mom. As for the money, I'll leave 50,000 just in case. Maybe the labor costs will increase by then. Instead of rushing to send money, it's better to have more prepared."
Tang Fengyuan thought about it, what if someone else took a fancy to some antique?
So she stood up and said, "Okay, I'm going to the riverside. Take the bedding away early. The weather forecast says it will rain in the evening."
"I know, Mom. How did you get the scooter? Where's the car?"
"Driving that thing is too conspicuous. I'd rather drive a shoulder bag. It can also let me get some fresh air."
"I see. I'll let Uncle Ning drive the car. It will be more convenient for him to collect antiques."
"You are such a jerk, I can't hide anything from you."
"That's good, so that no one will get jealous and report you blindly."
"That's right. Oh, by the way, why don't I see Chang Xiao and the children?"
"They accompanied Guanying to the mall to buy things."
"Okay, let's stay by the river tonight. I haven't seen the two kids in a long time, and I miss them so much."
"Okay, I'll pack now." Yao Zhizhi quickly packed up the open suitcase so that they could set off directly after Qi Changxiao and the others came back.
Unexpectedly, not long after my mother-in-law left, guests came to the door.
Yao Zhizhi looked up and saw that it was Chu Lingze, what a rare guest.
She politely invited him to sit under the shade of a tree in the yard, poured him a glass of cold boiled water, and asked, "What brings you here? Isn't it about your sister?"
"You can't hide anything from me." Chu Lingze's face was full of pain. "Luo Chaozhi made a fuss and wanted to sue her, but she got pregnant again. She also assured me that this child was definitely Luo Chaozhi's and asked me to think of a way to persuade Zhang Tieshan to take the child back. As long as she could give birth to another son, she could still live with Luo Chaozhi. I was determined not to care about her affairs, but she came to my house with a big belly and knelt down in front of me. Plus, my mother also knelt down in front of me. I really couldn't stand it anymore and had to agree. Can you help me think of a solution?"
Yao Zhizhi frowned: "Why, Zhang Tieshan doesn't want his own son?"
"Lü Yuan won't agree." Chu Lingze looked helpless. "She got some invention patent and her sentence was reduced. She won't let Zhang Tieshan keep the child. If he does, she won't remarry him. Zhang Tieshan has no other ideas now and is only trying to coax Lü Yuan into remarrying. As for the child, he's only willing to pay child support and doesn't want to take the child back and make Lü Yuan angry."
"What do you think?" Yao Zhizhi sat down. Although she didn't like Chu Lingyi, she had a pretty good impression of Chu Lingze. Besides, Chu Lingze hadn't offended her. So she decided to help him if she could. After all, they had been colleagues for a while.
Chu Ling said in embarrassment: "I discussed it with Xiao Rui. If it really doesn't work out, we can take the child back to raise. But Xiao Rui is reluctant. It's not that she's afraid of trouble. She's worried that if Zhang Tieshan and Ling Yi don't pay child support, then the two of us will become complete suckers. I've thought about it for several nights. Although Ling Yi is not a good-for-nothing, the child is innocent. Now his father can't recognize him, and Luo Dispatch wants to drive him away. No matter who the child goes with, he will suffer. It's better for him to follow me. I just need some guarantee for child support."
Yao Zhizhi thought quickly and responded, "That's easy. I'll talk to Zhang Tieshan and deduct the child support from his monthly salary. You can go directly to the finance department of the food factory to get the child support."
"Will this work?"
"Sure, it's my own factory, can't I make the decisions? But it will be a bit more difficult to handle the finances. If you have time, bring the kids and go to people's homes to give them some fruit or something, and say a few nice words."
"I understand. I can't let others suffer for me for nothing. So please tell me the financial information."
"Wait, I'll write it down for you." Yao Zhizhi got up and went into the house, soon coming out with a note. "The person was hired by Ye Sheng. She's a very easy-going woman. Tell the child to be sweet-mouthed and say thank you to Auntie more often. You don't have to buy the best fruit, just some seasonal grapes or pomegranates will be fine. The main thing is your attitude. Do you understand what I mean?"
"I understand! I understand! What about Zhang Tieshan?" Chu Lingze took the note with a grateful look on his face.
Yao Zhizhi smiled and said, "Leave it to me. I'm going to the riverside later. Do you have a landline installed at home?"
"Not yet. It's too expensive."
"Then call me at the supply and marketing cooperative later. I'll let you know once Zhang Tieshan has made his decision."
"Okay. Thank you so much, really. Thank you."
"Why are you being so polite? This is all for the child. Don't get involved in adult matters. The child is innocent."
"Oh, that's right. I'll go back first then."
"Well, say hello to Xiao Rui for me."
"Okay, you can also say hello to Xiao Qi for me."
"Haha, of course." Yao Zhizhi stood up, poured out the untouched cup of boiled water, washed the cup, and then boiled it with boiling water. Qi Changxiao came back just as she rested.
She instructed them to go to the riverside at night, then drove to the factory to talk to Zhang Tieshan.
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