Chapter 188: Embezzling Nephew's Money
Zhuang Chaoying opened the door and let Zhuang's mother in.
Mrs. Zhuang knew at a glance that this largest room was the one for the two of them.
She moved to the door leading to the back room, leaned against it and looked inside. There were bunk beds, so she asked, "Which two live here?"
Zhuang Chaoying replied, "Mom, Tunan and Pengfei live in the back room."
Mother Zhuang sneered, "Three rooms! My eldest grandson doesn't even have one. It seems this family has become the Zhu family, right?"
"Mom... what you said is true. Pengfei and Tunan are brothers, right? And look at Hongbin's room. It's so small, there's not even room to turn around. It's next to the kitchen, so I can't even do my homework when I cook..."
Zhu Xiu Yu immediately responded and walked to the door and opened it.
Zhuang's mother waved her hand and said, "I won't watch it anymore. You decide. I know there's a stepmother and a stepfather. I can't even manage myself, let alone my children and grandchildren."
When he said this, Hongbin happened to be standing at the door. He originally wanted to come and say hello.
Zhu Xiu Yu waved at Hong Bin, signaling him to leave. Hong Bin then stepped out and closed the door.
He heard Zhu Xiuyu's tone in the room was not very good:
"Mom, don't say anything if you don't understand the situation! Chaoying has always been the head of the family, and we've discussed this for a long time, but Sister Huang Ling hasn't said anything!"
"Hmph." Zhuang's mother sneered.
"Besides, how did I treat Tunan and Pengfei? Ask Chaoying, ask the children, ask our former and current neighbors. Ask anyone you want. I have a clear conscience!"
As she spoke, Zhu Xiuyu burst into tears and looked at Zhuang Chaoying with tearful eyes.
"Stop pretending here! Only Chaoying is stupid enough to fall for your tricks, but I won't. Besides, I'm not here to care who's in charge in your family. I want to talk to Zhuang Chaoying about something, so get out." Zhuang's mother turned her head towards the door.
Zhu Xiuyu naturally wouldn't let her and Zhuang Chaoying be alone together, so she didn't go out.
"Then just say it. I'm also a member of the Zhuang family. Is there anything I can't listen to?" Zhu Xiu Yu wiped away her tears.
Zhuang Chaoying was even more afraid than Zhu Xiuyu. He was afraid that his mother would reveal something that he couldn't handle, so he also hoped that Zhu Xiuyu was here. So he took over the conversation:
"Mom, Xiuyu is your daughter-in-law. If you have any questions, just tell her! She can also help you with some advice."
Zhuang's mother had seen clearly that her son was completely useless, so she sighed and said:
"First of all, I'm going to visit Gan Mei before the New Year. Can you help me take care of your dad for a day?"
Zhuang Chaoying and Zhu Xiuyu looked at each other.
"Is this an excessive request? Others say they have to go to work, but you are a teacher and you are on winter vacation." Zhuang's mother's tone became serious.
Zhuang's mother visits Zhuang Ganmei every three months and tries to bring him some things that he is allowed to bring. He also looks forward to his mother visiting him.
Since learning that the two children were not her biological children, Zhuang Ganmei refused all visits.
Zhuang Chaoying told his mother that this incident was a huge blow to a man, and that he was unable to vent or relieve his emotions in that environment, so he would be even more sad.
Zhuang Ganmei didn't want to see him, and his mother had no choice. Although she still went there regularly, she never saw her youngest son again.
It's the New Year, and it's normal for Zhuang's mother to want to try again, or give her some gifts.
It was just that when she went there before, Zhuang's mother always paid the neighbors to help look after the house. Zhuang Chaoying thought that maybe it was the New Year and the neighbors didn't have time, so there was really no reason to refuse, so he nodded:
"Okay, tell me someday and I'll go take care of Dad."
When Zhu Xiuyu heard about this, she had nothing to say. She couldn't refuse, so she continued:
"No need for him, Mom, I'll go, I'll go take care of Dad."
"You don't need me. Your father won't live to enjoy your blessing." Zhuang's mother said coldly, "Every time Chaoying asked you to come to see us, you did it. You know what I did."
"Mom, look at what you said, what have I done? Besides changing and washing, what else can I do?"
Zhu Xiu Yu was not afraid of what she said because there was no evidence to prove the truth.
Mother Zhuang rolled her eyes at her, not intending to argue with Zhu Xiuyu, and continued:
"One more thing."
Only then did Zhuang Chaoying look up at his mother.
"Give me a hundred yuan for the New Year and to pay off my debts." Zhuang's mother stated her request directly.
Zhuang Chaoying felt that her mother had changed a bit in the past two years. She used to have to beat around the bush when she spoke, but now she is no longer like that and is becoming more and more straightforward.
Before he could say anything, Zhu Xiuyu gently tugged at his sleeve.
Zhuang Chaoying also knows the current situation at home.
After the two children entered high school, tuition and miscellaneous fees were much higher than those for junior high school. In addition, Zhu Xiuyu's temporary salary was very low to begin with, and after the factory reform, she no longer had any bonuses. After the housing was allocated, she also spent a lot of money on buying things, so she was very tight on money.
One hundred dollars is a lot of money.
"Mom, I pay money to help you pay off your debts every month. Now there are many children in this family and the expenses are high, so we live a tight life." Zhuang Chaoying said courageously.
"You're so generous when you take Hualin's hard-earned money every month! That's what your good wife taught you! You only take in, never give out."
"Mom, I didn't spend a penny of the money Hualin gave me. I spent it all on Pengfei!" Zhuang Chaoying was very confident in this regard. The money his sister gave him was indeed spent on Pengfei.
"Whether the flowers have been spent or not, you'll know after the New Year when Hualin comes and asks her to check the accounts with you. The fox will always show its tail eventually!" Zhuang's mother stared at Zhu Xiu Yu and said word by word.
When Zhu Xiuyu heard this, her heart skipped a beat.
It seems that Zhuang's mother wants to sow discord between Zhuang Hualin and the couple!
Once the relationship between the two parties breaks down, either they will make a fuss to send Pengfei away, or Hualin will ask Pengfei to return to the banker.
You're offering your help here! I'll be more than welcome.
Zhu Xiuyu stood up suddenly and shouted at the top of her voice:
"Mom, you can't talk nonsense. If we took a dollar from Pengfei, we'd be struck by lightning and die a miserable death! I serve my husband and stepson wholeheartedly every day, not to mention my nephew, and yet you're accusing me of taking money. Where is your conscience, Zhuang family?"
Then she began to cry bitterly.
Zhuang Chaoying knew how Zhu Xiuyu treated her three children, so he quickly stopped their mother:
"Mom, if you want money, you have it! Why are you saying this? Xiuyu has nothing to say about Tunan and Pengfei! She doesn't care about money, what does it have to do with her?"
"It doesn't matter. Who knows if she gave Tunan and Pengfei's rations to her son while you were away? Chaoying, be more careful! Look at his son, he's so big and strong, and then look at Tunan and Pengfei!"
Zhuang's mother was not to be outdone and raised her voice.
"You! You've gone too far!" Zhu Xiu Yu looked at Zhuang Chaoying sadly, pushed open the door and turned into Hong Bin's room next door.
"Mom! Stop it!"
Zhuang Chaoying tried to dissuade them. He thought Zhu Xiu Yu was just going to hide next door, but unexpectedly, when he looked up, he saw Zhu Xiu Yu pulling Hong Bin out of the door.
"Hey! Xiu Yu!" Zhuang Chaoying tried to chase after her but was stopped by her mother.
"She doesn't even have a mother's home, where can she go?" Zhuang's mother sneered.
Zhuang Chaoying looked at his mother in surprise.
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