"Is Tiedan with you? I have something to tell you, but don't say it in front of him." Ye Qingqing lowered her voice.
"He's standing right next to me." Tang Yuanyuan was a little embarrassed. If she were to find a secluded place to answer the phone, even if Tiedan was simple-minded, he would realize that she was avoiding him, and he would definitely feel uncomfortable, which would affect their relationship.
“Listen to me, whether those two kids get a kidney transplant or not, it will definitely cost a lot of money. One child costs hundreds of thousands, and two children will cost at least a million. Tie Dan’s brother and sister-in-law definitely can’t afford that amount of money, so it will end up falling on your shoulders. You’d better think it through first,” Ye Qingqing reminded her.
Tang Yuanyuan was stunned. She hadn't thought of this before, but Ye Qingqing was right. In the end, she and Tiedan would have to pay for it, and she immediately felt uncomfortable.
To be honest, she didn't want to contribute a single penny to Tie Dan's brother and sister-in-law's situation, but the two children were also pitiful.
"I can't just stand by and watch him die, after all, he's Tiedan's nephew," Tang Yuanyuan sighed.
Tie Dan understood; they were discussing his nephew's illness, and his wife was prepared to pay for it—no small sum. He thought his wife was so kind, and he looked at Tang Yuanyuan with gratitude, wishing he could give her his heart.
Tangyuan glared at him, thinking, "What a silly goose."
Ye Qingqing said, "Of course we can't just stand by and watch someone die. We'll definitely have to pay, but it has to be done clearly and transparently. Don't take it too easily. First, ask your two older sisters for the money they owe you, saying it's for the child's medical treatment."
Then let Tie Dan's two older brothers go out to work and earn money. What kind of behavior is it for strong, able-bodied men to stay in the village all day? They don't need to be on the farm all year round. Let your sister-in-law and the others take care of the children and do the work during the off-season, and then go back to help during the busy farming season. In short, the whole family needs to be busy; we can't just sit around and enjoy the fruits of others' labor like lazybones.
Tangyuan looked troubled. "Wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
"What's wrong with that? Raising children is their responsibility as a couple. It's a favor for you, as their uncle and aunt, to help. It's not illegal not to help. Besides, knowing Tie Dan and his wife's nature, if you give them money too readily, they'll only ask for more."
"Tiedan's parents will also ask you to contribute more money. Let me tell you, many elderly people hope that their successful children will help their good-for-nothing children. In their hearts, your and Tiedan's property is public property, and if you don't contribute, you are unfilial, heartless, and unjust." Ye Qingqing said sarcastically.
Tang Yuanyuan was stunned for a long time. Recalling the attitude of Tie Dan's parents over the years, she realized that Ye Qingqing was right. Her heart turned cold.
"I understand, Qingqing, thank you."
"Make me something delicious when you get back. You've been gone for days, and An Anjing has been so noisy I want to return them. They keep asking for Aunt Yuanyuan's pastries and even say I'm stupid." Ye Qingqing was furious. She glared at An Anjing, who was playing nearby. How sweet and considerate the little pig was when he was a child, how much more troublesome these two little rascals are. It's a pity there's no going back.
"Is this Aunt Yuanyuan? I want to talk to Roubao and Roubing." Jingjing rushed over like a rocket, jumped up and grabbed the phone.
Ye Qingqing gritted her teeth, suppressing the urge to hit someone, and handed the phone to Jingjing. An'an also came over, and the four children chattered for a long time, all of it nonsense.
After chatting for almost half an hour, the four little ones finally hung up the phone. An'anjing looked longingly at them. Jingjing, who was impatient, pleaded, "Mom, I also want to go to the mountain to play, and I want to eat roasted crickets and cicadas. Shall we go find them?"
An'an nodded vigorously; he wanted to go too. There were so many delicious foods and fun activities; it was much more interesting than home.
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