"It's only 500, take it or leave it." Old Master Qi closed his eyes, unable to understand how the son he and his wife had could become so crooked.
Xia Youyou breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn't that she didn't want to give it, but she couldn't agree to it right away. Otherwise, it would be a bottomless pit that could never be filled.
Qi Lianggong compromised, offering 500. "Okay..." He felt completely exhausted, a moment of daze. He looked around the old house. He had grown up here and had fond memories of it. Now, he was going to completely draw a line between himself and this place.
"Uncle Zi, go to my room and get that piece of paper and a pen." He had already written it and put it on the desk, waiting for him to come.
The farce ended, and Mr. Qi watched him sign. From then on, there was no more contact between father and son. He pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket and opened it to reveal the scattered banknotes. In front of everyone, he counted out 500 yuan, walked down the corridor, and personally placed it in his hand.
"Child, if you don't raise a child, you're not worthy of being a human being. I hope you won't regret it one day!"
Qi Lianggong trembled as he grasped those withered, wrinkled hands. When he was little, those hands could easily lift him up, held his hand as he learned to walk, and sent him to private school...
"Dad..." He burst into tears, feeling as if a piece of his heart was missing, and it hurt like a blunt knife cutting his flesh.
The old man pulled his hand away and waved, "Let's go, live your life well from now on."
Even if we are separated by death in the future, we will have no connection with each other anymore.
Everyone's New Year's Eve dinner was tasteless. The main hall was unusually quiet, with only the sounds of bowls and chopsticks clattering and people chewing. Qi Siling didn't seem that sad as he put some food into Xia Youyou's bowl.
After dinner, the children rushed to clean up and then returned to the main hall to celebrate the New Year's Eve. Grandpa Qi, forcing himself to stay up, pulled out the red envelopes he had prepared long ago. "Don't let this bother you. In the new year, I hope everyone will get better and better and live a good life. I also wish your Anhai Company great financial success and continued success. Grandpa has prepared some lucky money for you. May the coming year be a safe and healthy year!"
From oldest to youngest, the old man waved to Cao An to go forward first.
Cao An scratched his head and stepped forward, "Grandpa, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have contradicted you!"
"Silly boy, you did a great job! If you didn't, I would be confused for the rest of my life." He handed over the red envelope, "This is yours. Stay safe and take good care of your younger brothers and sisters. Be a good role model for them!"
"Thank you, Grandpa!" Cao An's nose felt sore and his eyes reddened. He knelt on the stone floor with a thud and kowtowed to the old man.
Old Master Qi was startled and quickly stepped forward to support him, "Kid, why are you kneeling before me? I'm not your real grandfather."
"That's the time!" Cao An stood up and took the red envelope from him. He had only lived with his father for a few years since he was a child, and there were no other elders in the family. It was rare for someone to teach him so earnestly and tell him to be a role model.
"Okay, okay." The old man patted his strong arm, asked him to return to his seat, and waved for Qi Siling to come forward.
Qi Siling followed suit, stepped forward and knelt down, "May Grandpa live a long and healthy life."
The old man watched him stand up and said, "Okay." His eyes were dry and he couldn't shed tears. He gave him the red envelope and said, "You are the eldest son and grandson of the Qi family. You must shoulder the family responsibilities. After you get married, you must live in harmony with your wife and have a deep understanding of her."
"Thank you, Grandpa." Zheng nodded and looked deeply at Xia Youyou on the side.
The old man waved to Xiao Hai to come forward.
Xiao Hai felt a little embarrassed. He wasn't supposed to be here. He had been arguing with his family the past few days and had nowhere else to go, so he was dragged here by a few people to celebrate the New Year together. Seeing that they were having so much fun, he felt a little uncomfortable. He didn't expect to be called up as well.
After the two people in front of him set an example, he also knelt down and kowtowed willingly.
"I wish Grandpa Qi all the best and safety."
"Haha~ Good boy, why are you kneeling with me?"
"What's wrong with kneeling to your elders? Thanks for the red envelope, Grandpa!" The funny guy took the red envelope, stood up and was about to return to his seat.
"I know you've been wronged. Follow Cao An and build a good career. Don't worry about your parents' opinions. Let them regret it!"
Xiao Hai lowered his head and nodded in a low voice, not daring to look at everyone. He turned around and sat back in his original seat, but never raised his head again.
It was Xia Youyou's turn. She stepped forward with a smile and was about to kneel down when the old man stopped her, "You are precious, little girl. Don't kneel like them!"
Xia Youyou pushed him to sit down, then knelt down. Just as he was about to kowtow, another person knelt down beside him.
"What are you doing?" He blinked his big eyes in confusion, looking at Qi Siling who was kneeling together for no reason.
"My husband and I will kowtow to Grandpa together." Qi Siling pressed her little head down and kowtowed.
She almost fell over and quickly supported herself on the ground with her hands, dissatisfied with his behavior. "I kowtowed to get the red envelope, and you kowtowed to me too, are you trying to steal my red envelope?"
This sentence made everyone burst into laughter, breaking the heavy atmosphere, and even Xiao Hai, who was wiping his tears, had a snot bubble.
"Don't grab it, I'll give you mine too!" Qi Siling looked at her helplessly.
"Hahaha...this little girl!" The old man gave her the red envelope, "Here, this is yours!"
Xia Youyou took it with both hands and leaned down again. "I wish Grandpa a happy life and good health!"
"Okay, okay! After receiving two heads from you, I will definitely be doubly happy this year!"
Qi Siling helped her up, and they returned to their seats and sat down together.
Zi Bo stepped forward and knelt down without hesitation, imitating Cao An's "dong".
"I wish Grandpa evergreen and a long life!" He congratulated loudly, causing Old Man Qi to stand up and help him up. "Silly boy, does it hurt?"
"Grandpa, I don't feel any pain!" He wants to become a real man like Brother Cao in the future!
"Those behind you are not allowed to kneel. You are in the growth stage now, don't follow their lead! Here, this is for Uncle Zi. Grandpa also wishes you academic success and healthy growth."
The younger brothers and sisters behind him insisted on kowtowing, so Grandpa Qi had no choice but to let them do so.
The ten half-grown children had all suffered more or less in the past few years, and they were very grateful for being adopted by the Qi family and raised to their current carefree lives. They all knew how to be grateful, and this was what they deserved.
Xia Youyou held the red envelope and ignored the one handed to her by Qi Siling.
"I'll give you mine too, why don't you want it?"
"That's what grandpa gave you. If you want it for me, you have to make it again!" The New Year's gift is for blessing him. What's the point of taking it for yourself? Is it all on her?
Qi Siling leaned over and whispered in her ear, "Come with me to the room, I'll prepare it for you!"
She looked at him suspiciously, raising an eyebrow in disbelief. Was he trying to frame her again, trying to get her to make out? But...it had been two days since she'd made out with him, and she was kind of missing it. Biting her lip, she nodded hesitantly, and he pulled her up and out.
Cao An rolled his eyes and slumped lazily in his chair. What a bastard, all he knew was to flirt with his sister, and that silly girl had no idea how to behave!
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