Hua Kai thought of her own family and said to them, "It's okay. Our family has had just as many troubles as yours. We used to be weak and were forced to the brink of death, which is why we all learned to fight back."
Hua Qingyi also recalled the past and added, "When our family was going through a tough time, we really felt like dying. It was thanks to Kai Kai going to school and seeing more of the world that things changed. So it's not necessarily boys who can support a family. Our family owes a lot to my sister."
Zhang Miao knew something about it, but she still admired Hua Kai for solving everything. She said, "Hua Kai is really the person I admire most. Although she is the same age as me, she is much more capable than me."
Hua Kai listened to everyone's praise and said, "I'm embarrassed by all the praise. Let's cook. When Grandma Zhang comes, we'll calmly reason with her. I heard Zhang Miao say that Grandma Zhang is very understanding."
Zhang's mother said, "Okay, then I'll go cook."
Zhang Miao also went out with her mother to help.
Hua Kai sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and started talking to Zhang's father. She said that she could make him a wheelchair in the future, so that he could do things like selling skewers at the snack bar or collecting money while sitting down, which wouldn't really interfere with anything.
Hearing Hua Kai's words, Zhang's father felt increasingly hopeful and motivated.
A short while later, Zhang Guifen arrived with her mother.
Grandma Zhang had gray hair, but she had a kind-hearted appearance.
She had only heard her daughter's side of the story, but she also knew her daughter well. However, her daughter had made a bit of a fuss today, saying that her brother was going to the city to do business or something, and she was worried, so she came to ask.
As she entered the house, Hua Kai and the others politely greeted her as Grandma Zhang.
Grandma Zhang nodded, looking at the children who were all good-looking, and said with a fondness: "Good, good, these must be Miaomiao's classmates, they're all good-looking."
Before anyone could speak, Zhang Guifen continued, "Mom, even in my brother's condition, he's still thinking about opening a snack bar in the city. Isn't that ridiculous? He can't cook, and he's never done business before. I don't think Zhang Miao's classmate is well-intentioned either. A kid who's only half a kid, coming here to buy so much stuff? Where did he get the money? Is he trying to scam my brother's family out of their house?"
Hua Kai laughed at Zhang Guifen's guess: "Me, cheat people out of houses? Aren't I afraid the police will arrest me and put me in jail? Besides, how much do you even know about me? I buy things with my own money. Don't judge me by your standards, understand?"
After saying that, Hua Kai said to Grandma Zhang, "Grandma Zhang, I don't know what Aunt Zhang Miao told you, but I want to tell you that firstly, I am a high school student, my student status is still at the school, and I am the top student in my grade. You can ask the school for this. I have no intention of ruining my bright future to deceive people. Secondly, I am a businesswoman. I own a sofa factory in the city and also have shops in the provincial capital. Zhang Miao and I were classmates and roommates, so she knows the whole process of how I set up my factory and shops. Finally, I believe that at your age, Grandma Zhang, you must have a good friend, someone you can trust who is not related to you by blood. Zhang Miao and I are that person."
Listening to Hua Kai's words, Grandma Zhang admitted that what the girl said made sense. She wasn't lying, because if a student lied and someone found out about the school, she wouldn't be able to go to school. No one would joke about that.
Of course, the old lady also heard Hua Kai say that she had another factory. Although it was unbelievable, it was indeed as the girl said. Zhang Miao knew that such a big factory was not something that could be easily lied about.
The last sentence resonated with Old Mrs. Zhang, because it was indeed as Hua Kai had said. She had a friend like that when she was young, but later she married someone from a different village. That old friend had a bad life and passed away early, but she and Hua Kai were truly inseparable.
Grandma Zhang sighed and said to Hua Kai, "I believe you, but Zhang Miao's family is not as easy as you think. You are still too young."
Hua Kai said, “I have thought of all the possible difficulties. Of course, there will definitely be some I haven’t thought of, but I am willing to solve them. I believe that nothing is impossible for a willing heart. Zhang Miao is very important to me, so I am willing to face difficulties with her. To put it another way, if their snack bar cannot be opened, my capital can be used to open a small shop for them. Anyway, I always have a way to make them money.”
Grandma Zhang was silent for a moment, then looked at her son on the kang (a heated brick bed): "Eldest son, it's a blessing for your Miaomiao to have such a friend. Don't miss this opportunity."
At this moment, Zhang Guifen, who was standing nearby, realized that something was wrong. She had brought her mother here to fight, not to seek recognition.
She said to Old Mrs. Zhang, "Mother, you believe it so easily?"
Grandma Zhang said, "Everything they said is supported by evidence. Besides this house, what else does your brother's family have that could be easily swindled? Do you think this house can be taken away by a swindler? Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. I'm telling you, you'd better put your mind to it."
Zhang Guifen looked at Old Madam Zhang with resentment: "Mother, my brother doesn't even have a son. After he dies, can he expect our children to break the basin for him?"
At this point, Zhang Miao became unhappy: "Auntie, if my dad doesn't have a son, won't he still have a son-in-law? Won't he have a grandson?"
Zhang Guifen said, "Aren't they all people with different surnames?"
Hua Kai laughed when she heard this: "What, your son has your surname Zhang?"
After hearing this, Zhang Guifen had nothing to say.
At this moment, Zhang Miao's father said to Zhang's mother, "Mother, I stewed chicken today. Why don't you have lunch here?"
Grandma Zhang said, "No, you have guests here, so I'll go back now." After saying that, she walked out.
Hua Kai pulled Zhang Miao aside and whispered a few words to her.
Zhang Miao went to the end of the kang (a heated brick bed) and took two pieces of cloth. He caught up with Grandma Zhang and said, "Grandma, take these two pieces of cloth back with you. When we earn money in the future, we will definitely take good care of you. Although you live with my uncle, my father is also your son. We will not betray you. Grandma, if I get into university, I will be even more filial to you."
Grandma Zhang nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, don't be like your aunt, that muddle-headed and unruly girl. She didn't grow up at home and has gone astray. It's my fault for not fulfilling my responsibilities. I'll keep an eye on her from now on and make sure she doesn't cause trouble at your house."
Zhang Miao thanked the old lady.
Zhang Miao's mother was also very grateful to her mother-in-law. Although her mother-in-law had complained about her not having given birth to a son over the years, she had still managed to keep things on the surface.
However, the fact that her mother-in-law spoke up for her family like this today was somewhat unexpected for her.
After seeing her mother-in-law off, Zhang Miao and the others went back inside.
Once inside, Zhang Miao had many questions: "My grandma is reasonable, but she shouldn't be this nice to us."
Zhang Miao's mother also said, "I also find it a bit strange."
Hua Kai understood perfectly. She sighed and said, "Grandma Zhang isn't stupid. If she messes up your family so much that you can't make a living, or if they kick Auntie out, then who will take care of Uncle Zhang in the future?"
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