Zheng Shuzhen looked at Hua Zhongzhi with a puzzled expression, as if to say, "What do you want?"
Huo Yanping was also in a hurry to get the money, so she said, "Dad, can't we consider this money a loan? I will definitely pay it back later."
"Still? Your mother has secretly given you quite a lot. Your mother always felt sorry for the second son because he lost his father at a young age, so she gave you the most. It's just that I'm stupid. My eldest son also lost his mother at a young age, but I've always been biased towards you. I know you're wrong, but I never point it out. Now that I'm like this, I can't let this family continue to fall into chaos." Hua Chongzhi had an idea in his mind at this moment.
Everyone looked at Hua Zhongzhi, wanting to know what he was up to.
Hua Chongzhi cleared his throat and said, "Fourth brother, go and find your eldest brother again. Have him be a witness. I have something to announce." He then added, "Let Kaikai come too. That girl is knowledgeable, well-read, and knows a lot."
Hua Wanhai knew this was no small matter, so he didn't even tell the child to go find Hua Wanjiang and Hua Kai. Instead, he ran to Hua Wanjiang's house.
Huo Yanping felt a little panicked, sensing that something was amiss.
Soon, Hua Wanhai summoned Hua Wanjiang and Hua Kai, who also ran back very quickly.
When Hua Zhongzhi saw Hua Wanjiang arrive, he said to Hua Wanjiang, "Boss, I asked you to come here because I want you to act as a witness."
Hua Wanjiang overheard Hua Wanhai say a few things on the way, but he wasn't entirely clear on what Hua Chongzhi actually meant.
So he asked Hua Zhongzhi, "Father, what kind of certificate do you want me to have?"
Hua Chongzhi said to Hua Kai, "Kai Kai, you go to school a lot, help your second aunt write an IOU."
Hua Kai truly didn't understand: "Sir, what kind of IOU do we need to write?"
Hua Zhongzhi said, “When I was sick, your grandma gave your second uncle five hundred yuan, which was considered a loan. Now that Hua Lin is sick and needs money, your second aunt can’t borrow any more, so your grandma and I will give him another five hundred. Your grandma and I live with your fourth uncle, and we will rely on your fourth uncle to support us in our old age. So we will write that your second uncle owes your fourth uncle and have your father as a witness.”
Hua Kai understood this time, and she said to Zhao Xiuzhi, "Fourth Aunt, get me some paper and pen."
Zhao Xiuzhi was still very happy to hear this, after all, her service to the elderly was not in vain, so she quickly went to get paper and pen and handed them to Huakai.
At this moment, Huo Yanping wasn't too worried, because she couldn't repay the money she owed anyway, so why would they kill her? Let them write it, as long as she could get the money. She never paid back the money she borrowed.
After Hua Kai finished writing the IOU, she looked up and saw Huo Yanping's expression. She knew Hua Wanhe and his wife's character too well, so she looked at Hua Zhongzhi and asked, "Grandpa, even if there is an IOU, if my second uncle doesn't have the money to pay, we can't force him to sell the house, can we? We certainly can't sue him in court."
Hua Zhongzhi sighed: "There has to be an explanation, otherwise I'll be embarrassed to let your fourth uncle serve us two old folks."
These words made Hua Wanhai and Zhao Xiuzhi's hearts tighten. Hua Kai was right. If they really couldn't pay back the debt, then it would be the same as having nothing.
Zhao Xiuzhi looked at Hua Kai pleadingly: "Kai Kai, do you have any ideas? Tell me."
Hua Kai thought for a moment and said, "I do have an idea. Let me tell you, and you can see if it's feasible."
Hua Zhongzhi said, "Kai Kai, tell me. Grandpa believes what you say."
Hua Kai said, "Grandpa, I think there's basically no chance that Second Uncle will pay back the money. Even if he had the money, he wouldn't pay it back because Fourth Uncle can't force him to. But if the money is all given to Second Uncle, it's too unfair to Fourth Uncle. Taking care of two sick, bedridden elderly people is too hard. So if Second Uncle's family can't pay back the money, then let Grandma stay at Second Uncle's house to recover. Once Grandma can walk with crutches and take care of herself, then let her come back. Of course, that's not enough. In the future, Grandpa and Grandma should also go to Second Uncle's house to stay for a while so that Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt can also rest."
After saying this, Huo Yanping's eyes widened as she looked at Hua Kai: "They're all your children, so why don't you suggest your grandfather come to your house?"
Hua Kai smiled and looked at Huo Yanping: "My grandfather can go anytime he wants. We don't need the old man to give us any money. When we build a house in the future, we will also reserve a room for my grandfather. Taking care of the elderly is our duty and responsibility. This is something we will do on our own. The constraints I mentioned are only for people like my second uncle and second aunt who only want benefits and don't want to give anything in return."
Huo Yanping was momentarily speechless after Hua Kai's words. She pointed at Hua Kai and said, "You, you..."
Hua Kai went past and turned Huo Yanping's hand aside: "I hate it when people point at me like that."
Huo Yanping felt frightened when she looked at Hua Kai's eyes. She withdrew her hand and said to Zheng Shuzhen, "Mother, what time is it? Why are they still arguing about these things?"
At this moment, Zheng Shuzhen actually hoped that Huo Yanping would agree with Huakai's statement, because she had favored her second son a lot over the years, and they should be willing to serve her, but everything was not as she expected.
She cried again, this time a heartbroken cry, though her expression didn't reveal anything.
Huo Yanping was extremely anxious. What should she do? If she agreed, she would have to serve Zheng Shuzhen from now on. The thought of serving the old lady by taking care of her bodily functions made her nauseous.
But if we don't agree, my daughter's life is in danger.
Hua Zhongzhi said to Huo Yanping, "Second wife, you decide for yourself."
Huo Yanping thought for a while before saying, "I agree."
Hua Zhongzhi looked at Hua Kai and said, "Kai Kai, write all of this down, and then have your second aunt sign it. Sign a few more, so she won't deny it later."
Hua Kai laughed when she heard this: "I understand, Grandpa. I'll make three copies of this document. You keep one, my second aunt keeps one, and our family, who are witnesses, also keeps one."
Hua Zhongzhi was relieved this time: "Okay, three copies. It's right to make way for Kailai, otherwise we wouldn't know how to do these things."
As Hua Kai began writing the document, Zhao Xiuzhi looked at Hua Kai gratefully, thanking her for her help this time.
Huo Yanping was furious. There was nothing wrong with her, but why was Hua Kai causing so much trouble? She should have drowned her in the river when she was little.
Of course, it's no use thinking about it now; she can only accept reality.
After Hua Kai finished writing it, he read it to Hua Zhongzhi. After everyone agreed, they all signed it, and each party received a copy of the contract. That was considered the end of the matter.
Hua Zhongzhi instructed Huo Yanping to give the key to Zhao Xiuzhi so that Zhao Xiuzhi could collect the money.
When Zhao Xiuzhi opened her mother-in-law's cabinet for the first time, she followed Zheng Shuzhen's directions and searched for a long time before finally taking out an iron box from a hidden compartment. Inside was 1,300 yuan, which was all the savings Zheng Shuzhen had left.
Zhao Xiuzhi took out five hundred yuan and put the rest back. This was the old man's last guarantee, so putting it back put everyone's mind at ease.
After tidying up, she gave the money to Huo Yanping.
Huo Yanping was furious and didn't want to stay a moment longer, so she took the money and the IOU and left.
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