From the village official's initial words, Fu Hongxing immediately sensed his wife's thoughts.
Calling him back now would probably only discourage that old woman and make her realize there's no benefit to be gained.
When that happens, Xiaofeng will become a hot potato, and that old woman Zhang definitely won't want to take her on.
This gave them much more room for negotiation.
Fu Hongxing rode his bicycle very fast with his head down, while all sorts of thoughts and ideas raced through his mind like a revolving lantern.
When Fu Hongxing returned home, Old Lady Zhang felt like her legs were about to break from standing.
Upon seeing Fu Hongxing enter the courtyard, it was as if they had seen a savior.
He rushed over, shouting, "Brother-in-law, you're finally back!"
Upon seeing this, Fu Hongxing quickly dodged away, then jogged over and stood beside his wife.
"Village chief, I'm at work, why did you suddenly call me back?"
Fu Hongxing ignored Old Lady Zhang and didn't ask Ning Jing what had happened. Instead, he went to ask Tan Dingguo, who was standing to the side with a dark face.
After all, even if this matter is to be resolved, his wife has to be removed from the picture.
Tan Dingguo was already unhappy; Hongxing's wife really had no sense of propriety at all.
With a stern face, he recounted what had happened.
"Hongxing, think it through. What are you going to do about your three nieces?"
Upon hearing Tan Dingguo's words, Old Lady Zhang quickly looked at Fu Hongxing, hoping to hear what she wanted to hear from him.
Unexpectedly, Fu Hongxing shook his head immediately after hearing Tan Dingguo's words.
"Village chief, as you know, I have many children in my family, and they are all in school!"
The expenses were too high. Besides the money I earned to support the family, I relied on Ning Jing to earn work points to supplement the household expenses.
But now, Xiaofeng is unconscious, and besides having three babies to feed, Xiaofeng's medical expenses are the biggest problem.
As his uncle, I've already done more than enough by paying so much money out of his pocket!
Now that our in-laws are here to pick up the child, it's a relief for our family.
When Zhang Laopo heard Fu Hongxing say these words, they were exactly the same as what Ning Jing had said.
No matter how nicely they say it, the core idea is the same: they want her to take the child away because they don't want to spend any more money!
"Brother-in-law, you can't just abandon Xiaofeng and the others!"
They're your own nieces, how can you bear to watch them suffer like this?
Old Mrs. Zhang let out a howl and then pounced on Fu Hongxing.
But then Fu Hongxing took a small step to the side, causing Old Lady Zhang to miss her target.
She lowered her eyes and said, "Are you joking, my dear in-law? I don't care, we still have you, our own grandmother, here for us!"
Besides, they are my own nieces and your own granddaughters. How could they suffer if you were to raise them?
Does your in-laws think you'll treat them badly?
Old Mrs. Zhang was speechless. Of course she would treat them badly, but how could she say that so bluntly in front of everyone?
She was sweating profusely with anxiety. In a moment of desperation, she covered her face and cried out, "I want to be good to the children, but with my current health, I can barely take care of myself. Where would I get the energy to support these three children?"
Brother-in-law, you're still young. Your two younger siblings are already quite grown up. Even if you don't go to school, it's not a big deal. You can still come back to earn work points and help supplement the family income.
On behalf of Xiaofeng's parents, thank you!
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