“Why are you so honest, child? Let’s keep things separate. If he helps you, you can pay him back. If you can’t pay him back, your aunt will help you. But we must make things clear about this business. If the business grows bigger and bigger, and you end up working for nothing, you’ll regret it and have nowhere to cry.” Hua Fengxiang stood up anxiously.
Hua Kai looked at Hua Fengxiang calmly: "Auntie, do you know what it means to help someone in need? Captain Ye helped our family in need, and this favor is something we can't repay. So even if we did all this for nothing, we've still repaid the favor, so we're not at a loss. Auntie may not understand that kind of kindness. It's like when you're starving, someone brings you a bowl of porridge. Maybe it's nothing to others, but to me, it's priceless."
Hua Fengxiang was about to say something when Hua Wanjiang came in and said, "Kaikai is right. Our family knows how to be grateful, and we trust Captain Ye's character."
Hua Fengxiang said to Hua Wanjiang, "Brother, how could you trust a complete stranger you've only known for a short time? Aren't you too naive?"
Hua Kai looked at Hua Fengxiang and smiled: "Auntie, what you said is interesting. Then I want to ask you, Auntie, my dad and you have several uncles who grew up together, but which one can be trusted? Which one has ever lent a helping hand when our family was in trouble? It would be good enough if they didn't kick us when we were down."
These words made Hua Fengxiang blush deeply, because she really hadn't helped at all.
Feng Jianshe quickly said, "Fengxiang didn't have an easy life before, she was always struggling to take care of herself. She's only been living a little better these past two years. Now that things are a bit better for her, she wants to come and visit you, brother."
Hua Kai looked at Feng Jianshe and said, "Just a few months ago, our family was struggling to make ends meet. Why didn't my aunt and uncle come back then?"
Feng Jianshe was momentarily speechless when Hua Kai asked him a question.
Hua Fengxiang quickly came up with an excuse: "I was sick before, and it's been a while since I've been here."
Hua Kai sighed: "Auntie, I know what you're thinking, but you don't need to bother with this. It's useless. We welcome you to visit normally, and we welcome you to have meals with us, but saying anything more will hurt our relationship."
Hua Fengxiang was not about to give up. What had she come here for? Wasn't it for Hua Kai's shop? "Kai Kai, your aunt knows there's been a misunderstanding between our two families, but we also know we were wrong. Everyone has a chance to make amends."
Feng Jianshe retorted even more ruthlessly, "As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, right? We've long had a grudge against those brothers-in-law, so we're comrades in the same trench, aren't we?"
Hua Kai shook her head: "Our family never wants to make enemies with anyone, so we don't need to form alliances with anyone. Our family just tries to live our own lives well and doesn't need so much pretense."
After saying that, Hua Kai said to Hua Qingyang, "Go and invite Grandpa and Grandma over. Tell them that Aunt and Uncle have come and invite them to have lunch together."
Just as Hua Fengxiang was about to stop him, Hua Qingyang had already run out.
Feng Jianshe knew that the deal was probably off, but he didn't dare to offend them. He and his wife had seen the store, and it was huge. Buying a factory, a shop, and opening it so quickly was something most people couldn't do. The people behind it were people he couldn't afford to offend.
Hua Fengxiang was sweating with anxiety: "Big brother, I really think you've misunderstood. We just wanted to have a meal, it was just a casual conversation, and we were only trying to help you."
Hua Wanjiang said, "Let's not talk about those things anymore. It's a rare occasion for you to come, so your sister-in-law and I have to prepare some good dishes." With that, he went to the kitchen.
Hua Kai said, "I'm going to help my mom cook." With that, she went out. Now that she knew what had happened, she felt relieved.
Hua Qingyi also went out, saying he was going to work on the wood.
Only Hua Fengxiang and Feng Jianshe remained in the house.
The two stared at each other, wanting to say something but afraid of being overheard outside; they were anxious to keep quiet.
But forcing things is useless, and rushing them is even more useless; they really felt like they had the energy but couldn't use it.
Soon, a delicious aroma wafted from the kitchen. Hua Kai and the others didn't talk about it behind their backs while they were cooking, because their family knew what they were thinking, so it wasn't a big deal. They simply wouldn't let them get involved in the business.
Soon, Hua Zhongzhi and Zheng Shuzhen arrived because they had heard from Hua Qingyang that Hua Fengxiang and Feng Jianshe had come to their house for dinner. This surprised the two old people, as it was simply impossible.
They had heard that Hua Kai had opened a factory in the city, but that was only from what Li Jing had told them when she came back. It was something that was being spread around in the village, but they didn't really know much about the specifics.
Hua Kai came out to empty the water used for washing vegetables. When she saw Hua Zhongzhi and Zheng Shuzhen arrive, she politely greeted them, "Grandpa and Grandma are here. Aunt and Uncle are inside. Please come in and sit down. Dinner will be ready soon."
Hua Wanjiang came out when he heard the noise: "Father and Mother, come inside. Our meal will be ready in a little while."
Hua Zhongzhi and Zheng Shuzhen entered the house and felt awkward looking at their daughter and son-in-law. They had no idea what was going on, but why was this high and mighty son-in-law here with Hua Wanjiang? What was going on?
Hua Fengxiang was quick to react: "Father and Mother, we haven't been to our eldest brother's house for so many years. Today, we thought we should visit relatives, so we came over to have a meal together and make it more lively."
Zheng Shuzhen felt uncomfortable. What kind of meal was this? None of her sons came.
Hua Zhongzhi also had many doubts in his heart, because he knew his daughter and son-in-law well; they were people who wouldn't do anything without a reason, so there must be something going on.
He said, "Fengxiang, Jianshe, do you need to see your older brother for something?"
Hua Fengxiang quickly shook her head: "No, no, that's not true, Dad, you're overthinking it. We just came to take a look."
Hua Kai listened without interrupting. Anyway, they would have to talk to each other when they got back. What they did was none of her family's business. She was at ease because even if she couldn't keep an eye on things, she still had Ye Yifan. These people wanted to fight Ye Yifan? That was ridiculous. What did she have to worry about? With such a strong backing, Hua Kai felt very secure.
Gu Lanyan said to Hua Wanjiang, "You keep your parents company and chat. The food will be ready soon."
Hua Wanjiang and Hua Zhongzhi sat down inside the house.
Hua Qingyi and Hua Kai exchanged a glance.
Hua Kai said to Hua Qingyi, "Brother, why don't you stay inside and keep her company? I'll go help Mom." Hua Kai felt more at ease with her brother inside.
Hua Qingyi understood what his sister meant: "Okay, go ahead, call me if you need to gather firewood or anything."
"I understand." The flowers bloomed.
Hua Qingyi stayed by Hua Wanjiang's side.
The room suddenly fell silent again, creating an awkward atmosphere.
Hua Fengxiang then asked Hua Qingyi, "Qingyi, are you working at the factory or the store?"
Hua Qingyi said, "I have my own goals and ideals, so I won't help my sister."
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