Chu's father and mother looked at each other, and the atmosphere became awkward and tense for a moment.
Chu Xinggui's expression was strange. "Song Yaqing, we are old and unable to raise a child."
Song Yaqing shook her head slightly, as if she had anticipated their reaction. "Of course, time is needed. But more importantly, it's your care and attitude. This child needs more than just a home; she needs an environment that can provide her with love and warmth. Now that Su Huixian has no place to live, I'm afraid she won't be able to take care of the children."
Having said that, Song Yaqing slowly took out a check from her bag and gently placed it on the coffee table.
The six-digit amount was particularly dazzling in the sunlight.
"Hey everyone, this is one million. I hope it will serve as a guarantee for Xiao Mi's future life, allowing her to grow up without worries."
Chu Zhenhua and Zhang Fengying's eyes were instantly attracted by the check. They looked at each other and could see shock and greed in each other's eyes.
Zhang Fengying's hand unconsciously reached out for the check, but stopped just before it touched it, as if she realized something was wrong.
"Ms. Song, what do you mean?" Chu Zhenhua's voice trembled a little, both because of the huge amount on the check and because of his inner struggle.
Song Yaqing smiled slightly, a smile that held both irony and helplessness. "I just want you two to understand that money isn't everything, but it can prove my sincerity to a certain extent. I hope you can put aside your past prejudices and preconceptions for Chu Mi's future and give her a real home."
Chu Zhenhua and Zhang Fengying exchanged a glance, their hearts beginning to waver. It had been ages since they'd seen so much money, especially now it was right in front of them, within their grasp.
"Yaqing..." Zhang Fengying laughed awkwardly, "One million is enough for a child's expenses, but her grandfather and I are old, and I don't know how long we can live!"
Song Yaqing knew it was like this, but these two were still greedy.
Chuchu stood aside, her brows furrowed, her eyes filled with confusion and disappointment at the behavior of Chu's father and mother. She took a deep breath,
She finally couldn't help but speak, her tone tinged with sharpness and disdain: "You two are so greedy! I thought time would dilute everything and make you realize the preciousness of family love. But now it seems that I was too naive."
"You keep saying you're too old to raise a child, but when this million is placed before you, what do I see? Greed, selfishness, and indifference and neglect towards family affection!"
Chu Chu's words were like a string of cannonballs, mercilessly shooting at Chu's father and mother.
"One million may seem like an astronomical figure to many people, but it can only buy material wealth, not spiritual satisfaction. Do you think this money can make up for the past debt owed to Xiao Mi? Do you think it can make Xiao Mi feel the warmth of home? You're wrong, absolutely wrong!"
"A true home is not a cold building built with money, but a place of love, tolerance, and understanding. It is where Xiao Mi can smell the delicious food when she is hungry, where she can be held in a warm embrace when she is cold, where she can listen to you when she is sad, and where she can share her joy when she is happy."
Chu Chu became emotional. "Ask yourselves, the neglect and abandonment you've shown us four siblings over the years is a wound no amount of money can heal. And now, when you have the chance to start over, you're still haggling over every little thing, trying to measure everything with money. This behavior is a blasphemy against family affection!"
She didn't want to trace back to the original owner, and she didn't want to trace back to the bad things that happened before her rebirth.
Song Yaqing has done things to this extent, but the Chu family is still not satisfied.
Seeing Chu Chu's eloquence, Chu Xinggui and Zhang Fengying became more and more incredulous and unwilling to agree easily.
Song Yaqing has a cash cow like Chuchu and will never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of her life. One million is too little and is just a drop in the bucket for her.
Zhang Fengying shamelessly spoke up again, "Yaqing, let's stick to what we agreed on before. Five million. Just five million, and I'll take good care of Mi'er. Even if we pass away, this money will be enough for this child to live on for the rest of his life."
Chu Chu was almost unable to listen any longer, "I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone this shameless. Mom, let's go, take Chu Mi away, take this one million away, even if we give it to any family, they can raise a child well."
"Give Mrs. Li two million and she can train this child into a talented person!"
Song Yaqing's face darkened upon hearing this, but she didn't lose her temper immediately. Instead, she took a deep breath, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She understood that although Chu Xinggui and Zhang Fengying were the children's grandparents, years of estrangement and calculation had long since weakened their blood relationship.
She looked at Chuchu, her eyes full of heartache and determination. This daughter understood her difficulties better than anyone else.
"Chu Chu is right. Family love cannot be measured by money." Song Yaqing spoke slowly. Although her voice was soft, it carried a force that could not be ignored. "However, I also understand your concerns as elders. I hope Mi'er can have a better life. How about this? I'll add another million, a total of two million. This is the biggest concession I can make."
Zhang Fengying's eyes lit up when she heard this, as if the two million yuan had already landed safely in her pocket. But Chu Xinggui seemed hesitant. He secretly glanced at Song Yaqing, calculating secretly. He knew that Song Yaqing was not someone to be trifled with, and this concession would have conditions.
"Yaqing, two million is indeed not a small amount, but we are old and have a long life ahead of us. What if we get sick..." Zhang Fengying wanted to continue bargaining, but was interrupted by Chu Xinggui.
"That's enough, Fengying." Chu Xinggui stopped his wife's greed and looked at Song Yaqing. "Yaqing, what are your conditions? Just tell me directly."
Song Yaqing smiled slightly and took out the documents that had been prepared long ago from her bag. It was a detailed agreement and a letter of guarantee.
"It's simple. I require you to sign this letter of guarantee, promising that once you receive the two million, you will never again interfere with my life or the lives of my four children. You will never approach us for any reason again, and you will never again ask for money or make unreasonable demands from us in any way."
Chu Xinggui took the document and read it carefully. Zhang Fengying also came forward, and both of them had mixed expressions on their faces.
Finally, Chu Xinggui sighed and nodded. "Okay, we'll sign. But you have to promise that the money arrives on time."
"Of course, I'll have my lawyer follow up to ensure everything is legal and compliant," Song Yaqing said, handing over the pen she had prepared. Chu Xinggui and Zhang Fengying glanced at each other, then finally picked up the pen and signed their names on the guarantee.
And she will soon move to Rongjing with Chuchu and Xiaolei.
She also wants to buy an apartment and move her elderly mother in.
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