Qian Jinshu sighed, "Alas, your mother would rather support Zhou Xiaopeng than give you two child support. She is just too stubborn.
Back then, when Hong Ling's family came to our house, your mother thought I was disgusting, and she also disliked you two siblings.
She would rather leave the house with nothing than live with you two. She transferred all her hatred for me onto you two, saying that it was me who harmed you two siblings.
It’s my fault that you lost your mother since childhood. I shouldn’t have…”
Qian Jinshu choked up and couldn't continue.
Chandan comforted him, "Dad, don't be sad, we all remember how good you have been to us over the years!
She doesn't want both of us, and we don't want her.
But she must pay not a penny less in child support."
Chen Cuizhen liked to hear this, and it felt worthwhile for her to take care of these two children for so many years.
"Leilei, Dandan, your parents originally agreed that this was a fake divorce and they would remarry in two years.
We were afraid that she would have no place to live, so we transferred our only shop to her name. However, we didn't expect her to sell it at a low price.
And in less than two years, she climbed up the social ladder, dumped you three, father and son, and went with that soldier.
Over the years, she has come back to see her sister from time to time, but she has never come to see you two. She is really cruel."
Qian Dan was surprised. "Grandma, why didn't I hear you say before that you gave her a shop?"
Chen Cuizhen sighed, "Aren't you afraid that your uncle and aunt will make a fuss if they find out?"
After dinner, the brother and sister went out to play.
Chen Cuizhen and Qian Jinshu had just finished cleaning up the dishes when Qian Xiaolai came over.
"Old man, have you eaten yet?"
"I ate it." Qian Xiaolai responded.
The old couple were eating with each of their sons. Qian Xiaolai put down his bowl and ran over.
After listening to Qian Jinshu's brief account of Qian Dan and his sister going to see Li Qiumei today, Qian Xiaolai was so angry that he slammed his fist on the table.
"This bitch is so cruel that she doesn't even care about the flesh that falls from her own body. She will be struck by lightning sooner or later."
Chen Cuizhen also nodded in agreement, "That's right, let this bitch die a miserable death."
Qian Jinshu thought for a moment and said, "Dad, Mom, this is what I think. Li Qiumei is in a better position than me now.
It would be better for the two children to follow her than to follow us, and in the future..."
"I don't agree!" Chen Cuizhen interrupted him.
"Jinshu, we worked so hard to raise this child, how can we just give him to Li Qiumei for nothing?
In two more years, the child will grow up.
If you let them follow Li Qiumei now, in the end she will just give them a few gifts and win their hearts.
We are the ones who planted the trees, there is no reason to let Li Qiumei just pick the fruits."
Qian Jinshu waited for his mother to finish speaking, then he said slowly: "Dad, Mom, the teaching quality in Beishan County is no match for Lincheng. I am also thinking about the future of my child.
Think about it, if your child goes to a better middle school, can get into a good university in the future, and get a good job after graduation, isn’t that better than anything else!
Besides, Li Qiumei's husband is now a division commander. If Lei Lei can use his influence to get into a military academy and follow his path in the future, our Qian family will be very prosperous.
If all else fails, let Lei Lei serve as a soldier and have his stepfather find him a job. Are you still worried about him having no future? "
Chen Cuizhen smacked her lips and said, "Leilei is my grandson, so if I have to give Dandan to someone, it should be Li Qiumei.
Dandan is a smart kid. Not only is she bold, but she also always supports you.
If you follow Li Qiumei, you won't suffer any loss and she can even bring you benefits.
Unlike Leilei, he is a bit dull and doesn't like to make decisions.
I'm worried that he will be completely won over by Li Qiumei.
By then, we will have no grandchildren."
Qian Xiaolai nodded, "Jinshu, your mother is right."
Qian Jinshu glanced outside the living room door and saw Wu Meiping dragging a long broom, craning her neck to eavesdrop.
The elderly couple Chen Cuizhen followed Qian Jinshu's gaze and saw Wu Meiping.
Chen Cuizhen stood up and came out, and Wu Meiping hurried past the door.
"Hey, my second daughter-in-law, you are so diligent today. You have swept my floor clean."
Wu Meiping didn't bother to pay attention to her. "Humph, she just saw Qian Xiaolai throw down his bowl and rushed over here in a hurry, so she thought of coming over to see what national affairs they were going to discuss."
Seeing Wu Meiping walking away, Chen Cuizhen cursed softly before going into the house.
Qian Jinshu continued, "Mom, Dandan is a girl and will get married sooner or later. Leilei is a boy, so this matter should be dealt with first.
After all, our family will rely on Leilei for support in the future.
Moreover, Leilei's academic performance is much better than Dandan's, so he has a greater chance.
As for what you just said, I believe Lei Lei is not that kind of person.
On the contrary, I think Leilei values feelings more and will definitely let us enjoy our old age in the future.
Of course, it would be even better if both the brother and sister went with them."
Qian Xiaolai, the fence-sitter, nodded again, "Cuizhen, what Jinshu said makes sense."
Chen Cuizhen nodded.
After talking about the Qian Dan brothers and sisters, Qian Xiaolai said another important piece of information.
"I went to ask Lao Guo for some dry tobacco last night, and when I came back I happened to hear Jinsheng and his wife talking.
Wu Meiping said that his elder brother found a job for Jinsheng in North City.
They wanted Jinsheng to go out to work after the Lunar New Year, and when Huihui graduated from elementary school in July, they would send him to Beicheng Middle School, and Wu Meiping would also go there."
Chen Cuizhen was anxious, "So you want to go to North City too?"
Qian Xiaolai took out a cigarette and said, "They didn't mention me, so I guess they won't want me to go with them."
Qian Jinshu was filled with hatred after hearing this, "Qian Jinsheng is obviously inferior to me in every way, but in the past few years he listened to me, his elder brother.
In the past two years, he stopped pretending and his true colors were revealed. He started talking to me without any respect.
Ever since Qian Jinsheng was laid off, he has been plotting against the old man and his elder brother every day.
Until I was laid off and had time to keep an eye on him, he could no longer cause trouble and just made trouble every few days.
Now, the two brothers are incompatible and pretend not to know each other when they meet.
Alas, I didn’t expect Qian Jinsheng to be so lucky that he had a brother-in-law to help him.
I had no one to help me, and I ended up failing.”
Thinking of this, Qian Jinshu comforted his father, "Dad, don't worry, if Jinsheng doesn't support you, I'm still here.
From now on, you all should follow me.
After I take care of Leilei and the others' affairs, I will start a small business and support my family without any problems."
Qian Xiaolai finally felt relieved, "My eldest son is indeed filial."
Qian Jinshu took out thirty yuan and handed it to Qian Xiaolai, "Dad, don't smoke that dry tobacco anymore. Go buy a better cigarette."
Qian Xiaolai took the money and said, "Okay."
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