Chapter 144 My dad suffered a brain hemorrhage and needs a lot of money.
Zhou's mother slapped Zhou Hong hard across the face: "You wretched girl, we went to great lengths to arrange your marriage."
If it weren't for you, would we have offended the Xie family?
Although the Xie family came from humble beginnings, we all know what kind of person Xie Jianshe was back then.
Even if he gets injured or is discharged from the military, he's still a capable person!
But outsiders are still outsiders!
We lied to your sister-in-law about her job so that you could have a good marriage. Otherwise, would you have been able to marry into such a family?
That's the grain bureau!
"You ungrateful wretch, what do you mean? You're just throwing caution to the wind! Besides, we only anticipated that they'd be shameless and insist on getting this money."
It's not really time yet!
What's the rush?
Zhou Hong sniffed and said aggrievedly, "What do we do now? Tell me what to do? I've lost my job, where am I supposed to go?"
What will my in-laws ask me?
Payday is almost here, how am I going to go home and explain this to my family?
Zhou's mother kicked Zhou's father: "Say something! You're a grown man, and you just ignore everything when something happens."
"You're so eager to enjoy life!"
Mr. Zhou rubbed his leg: "Speak up, don't hit people! You decide, I'll listen to you!"
Zhou's mother rolled her eyes: "Alright, Zhou Tao, you figure out a way yourself. Go and coax Xie Yanli, say some nice things, and get that IOU back!"
If we get the IOU back, we won't acknowledge it, and there's nothing Xie Jianshe can do about it.
They really can't eat us, can they?
I refuse to believe it!
but……
We also need to be prepared that if Xie Jianshe insists on demanding money and causes any trouble, we'll send Xiaohong back to her in-laws' house to get the money!
"I don't want to!"
Zhou Hong stood up angrily: "I don't want to! You've been together for so many years, I don't believe you haven't saved any money!"
With three people working, they can easily earn close to 100 yuan a month, and they've saved up quite a bit over the years.
Why don't you use your own money?
They insisted I go back to my in-laws' house to get it!
"Don't you ever think about how I'll ask for help at my in-laws' house? How will I live there in the future?"
Zhou Hong reiterated her unwillingness.
Zhou Tao was furious: "Xiao Hong, when we arranged for you to get married, we agreed that your family would find a way to marry you off to a good family, and you would help them when they needed it."
You've forgotten all that?
Zhou Hong looked guilty: "I... I said I'd help out, I didn't say I'd give money!"
"you……"
Zhou Tao was so angry that she stepped forward to hit someone.
But Zhou's mother stopped her!
"Xiao Hong, you swore an oath back then, otherwise we wouldn't have lied to your sister-in-law about her dowry and job for you."
These are all heinous things, but we did them!
Your sister-in-law has a gentle and easy-going personality, and she hasn't let her family know about it all these years.
If it weren't for this incident, when your brother broke his mother-in-law's head, the truth wouldn't have come out! But Xiaohong, we're family!
If Xie Jianshe insists on causing us trouble.
We'll have to lose money.
You have to pay compensation too!
I haven't taken a single penny of your salary over the past few years!
"Whether it's a thousand or two thousand, it's still a loss. Your in-laws don't care about this money, Xiaohong, you can trust me!"
Zhou Hong was unwilling to agree. Of course, she knew that her in-laws didn't care about the few thousand yuan; she had seen it all before.
My father-in-law has over ten thousand yuan in his savings account!
The husband also has over a thousand in his savings account!
My in-laws can definitely come up with the money!
However... just because you can take it out doesn't mean you will take it out!
My in-laws are nice, and they don't have high expectations of me. They just want me to work hard and live a good life!
But……
What does she say now?
"I can't bring myself to speak!"
After all, it's her own family, her own brother! She was indeed a participant!
Zhou Hong said helplessly.
Zhou Tao thought for a moment and said, "How about this? You can say that Dad is sick and needs to see a doctor, and that he needs a lot of money."
This way you can hide the fact that you're not working, since it costs money if an elderly family member gets sick!
Mr. Zhou's eyes widened immediately.
"What nonsense are you spouting, kid? What kind of illness do I have that would require a few thousand dollars? Am I about to die?"
Zhou's mother spat and said, "Oh, that's enough! Isn't the child thinking about this family?"
I think this is great!
Just say your dad's sick, um, what's the term again? They said he had a brain hemorrhage, right...
It's a brain hemorrhage, very serious, and it will cost a lot of money!
Zhou's mother directly decided on the title.
Zhou's father wanted to object, but everyone opposed him!
Zhou Hong was secretly delighted. She had actually been eyeing her in-laws' money for a long time, but had never been able to find a way to get it.
This can be considered a good thing.
If the eldest brother manages to appease Xie Yanli and doesn't want the money anymore, then he can still get half of it!
My heart couldn't help but fill with anticipation...
"Okay, then I'll go back and give it a try?"
Dou Dou was held in Zhou's mother's arms. Her tiny body was curled up in the corner.
He looked down and played with his little stones.
"My dear DouDou, your mother is such a slut. She can't live a good life, and she still insists on getting a divorce."
"Is he a bad person?"
"Yeah, he's a bad guy! I hate him!"
DouDou said with disdain.
She kept saying, "Mom is the worst person. She doesn't let us eat good food. Only Grandpa and Grandma are the best."
I love my grandparents the most!
She also loves her dad and aunt!
"Ah, this is truly a fine grandson of the Zhou family!"
"Hehe... Dad is so good, he'll definitely find an even better wife to be my mom!"
"Yes, that's exactly what I mean! Look how sensible our DouDou is!"
He glared at Dot in the corner and said, "You brat, what are you doing hiding there all by yourself?"
They don't resemble our Zhou family's offspring at all!
You're such a wimp, so annoying. Don't eat tonight!
No one paid attention to the small figure; Dian Dian hid even closer inside!
As expected, there was no food for Dian Dian during the meal. She looked at everyone timidly, swallowed hard, and remembered her mother's words: "Be strong, Mom will definitely come to save me."
It definitely will!
DouDou glanced at Diandian but didn't say anything.
After finishing her meal, Dian Dian was so hungry that she only dared to go to sleep!
She actually lives with her brother and father.
Her tiny body took up almost no space. Zhou Tao was fast asleep, snoring away. Dian Dian, however, was too hungry to sleep, and tears streamed down her face. Suddenly…
"younger sister……"
She turned around, and her brother pulled her to hide in a corner of the room.
"elder brother……"
"Shh..."
DouDou looked at the sleeping Zhou Tao, then took out an egg and a cornbread from her pocket!
He whispered, "Little sister, you eat!"
Dian Dian looked at Dou Dou timidly.
Dou Dou is already five or six years old, and she understands what's going on. She whispers, "Little sister, Mommy is very tired! She needs to rest!"
We have to help her!
Dian Dian looked at her brother blankly.
"Mom can't take care of me. I'm a boy and I eat a lot. It would be too tiring for Mom to take care of me!"
But I can take you with me!
Eat up! Be a good boy/girl!
Dian Dian tugged at her brother's clothes, and Dou Dou hugged her, saying, "Eat your food, don't tell anyone, eat quickly! Brother will get you some water!"
His small hands were holding a glass of cold water, but that was all he could do.
After eating her fill, Didi was so sleepy that she fell asleep on the mattress on the floor.
DouDou then burst into tears, covering her mouth so her family wouldn't notice.
Mom is very tired. She can only live a good life if she leaves home!
My uncle is very good to me! But I'm a boy, and my uncle is married, so he can't support me! But my sister is a girl, she eats less, and she's easier to raise.
Yes, I'm strong, I don't like my mom!
Yes, I don't like it!
When Zhou Hong returned to her husband's house, her mother-in-law had already prepared dinner: "Why are you so late today?"
When Zhou Hong heard her mother-in-law ask, she panicked for a moment, but her eyes still reddened slightly. She mustered her courage and said, "Mom, I..."
"What exactly happened?"
The husband's family had never seen a daughter-in-law like this before, and asked worriedly.
"My dad... my dad had a brain hemorrhage, it's very serious, he might die soon, what should I do?"
What should we do?
The mother-in-law was very anxious when she heard this: "Oh? How could this happen? Then why did you come back? Go back to your parents' home right away."
If we don't take care of them now, when will we?
Just wait!
He rushed into the house and soon came out with a wad of cash, stuffing it into Zhou Hong's hand: "Child, take this! Go back quickly, this is five hundred yuan, it might be enough in an emergency!"
But Zhou Hong took the money and didn't leave!
"Waaah... Mom... It's not enough, far from enough! The doctor said it will cost several thousand! We'll have to go to the provincial capital."
I'm out of options!
Zhou Hong's mother-in-law was stunned for a moment.
Several thousand... this is beyond my control!
"Wait a minute, I'll go make the call!"
As Zhou Hong watched her mother-in-law make the phone call, a triumphant smile appeared on her lips.
I'll definitely agree...
Sure enough, a little while later, the mother-in-law handed Zhou Hong a large cloth bag: "Daughter-in-law, here is three thousand yuan. Take it and make sure your father gets proper medical treatment! If he can't get treatment in the provincial capital, we'll go to Beijing."
You are a good child.
During this time, don't worry about home; you can focus on taking care of things at your parents' house.
Holding the three thousand yuan, Zhou Hong's hands trembled slightly!
Her voice trembled slightly with emotion: "Mom, I'm so grateful to you! You're so good to me!"
mom……"
After expressing her gratitude, Zhou Hong took the money and left!
I was overjoyed with the money the whole way! I had to hide it well; I couldn't give it directly to my parents.
Yes, save it!
Looking at the bank next to her, Zhou Hong deposited the money in her own name.
I was overjoyed to see the several thousand yuan in my savings account.
Three thousand, more than I imagined.
very nice!
How come I never realized before that my in-laws were so easy to fool!
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Xie Jianshe told Zhou Ye early in the morning and then took Xie Yanli to the county town.
Xie Yanli was anxious; she didn't know how the children were doing.
DouDou and Diandian have always been obedient. Although DouDou said many unpleasant things, they are still her own children.
Xie Jianshe chose a time that happened to be noon, when the Zhou family was all there. Over the past three days, Zhou Tao had tried countless times to meet Xie Yanli, but had not had the chance to see her.
Even when she brought DouDou along, Xie Yanli didn't even glance at her.
It's clear they're very determined.
This time, Zhou's mother didn't show any displeasure. Instead, she greeted the woman with a smile and welcomed her inside: "Yanli, you're back?"
Have you figured it out yet?
If you understand, go and change your marriage certificate with Zhou Tao!
How could such a perfectly good life turn out like this? Isn't that right?
"I've come to collect the money!"
Xie Yanli said resolutely.
The smile on Zhou's mother's face froze for a moment.
"Yanli, are you kidding me? Do you think your family would really let you stay here permanently? We're family, no need for formalities."
If you come back, I'll still recognize you!
This promise absolutely stands today!
You've already sold your job and vented your anger!
Right? We can't be too formal, or we'll hurt their feelings, can we?
As Zhou's mother spoke, she smiled...
Zhou Hong remained silent.
Zhou Tao nudged Dou Dou, who tilted her head back and said loudly, "Don't take the money, otherwise I won't acknowledge you!"
Let me tell you, my favorite person is Dad, I don't like you at all!
"If you actually dare to take the money, I'll never acknowledge you again for the rest of my life! Humph!"
Xie Yanli burst into tears, crying, "Dou Dou, I'm your own mother! How could you do this to me?"
DouDou snorted, "I don't care! It's not like I asked you to take care of me! I'd rather my dad find a new mom."
A new mom who won't make my dad angry.
Xie Yanli fell silent, lowered her head, and said dejectedly, "Fine, if you don't acknowledge me, then don't."
From now on, you'll live well with your grandparents and dad!
DouDou snorted and didn't reply!
Zhou Tao pretended to be magnanimous and said, "Alright, Yanli, don't make things difficult for the children! We've been husband and wife, so just forget about the money. That way, you can still come and see Dou Dou and Diandian in the future."
You didn't lose out in this situation!
Xie Yanli sneered: "Is that so? The IOU is right here. If you don't pay me today, I'll go to your factory and demand it!"
If your factory doesn't give it to me, I'll call the police!
"You decide what to do!"
Zhou Tao was so angry that she couldn't do anything about it, so she looked at Zhou Hong.
Zhou Hong initially thought it was simple, but now that she was actually taking the money, she was really reluctant to part with it.
"We've been together for years, does it really have to be about money?"
Xie Yanli stretched out her hand: "Give me back my money!"
Zhou Hong wanted to curse, but when she looked at Xie Jianshe behind Xie Yanli, she felt a pang of sadness.
"Here you go, I'll give it to you! Why are you being so fussy, like a beggar? It's so annoying!"
Xie Yanli wasn't annoyed. Zhou Hong returned ten minutes later, carrying a cloth bag.
"Here you go, both of ours are here, you can count them!"
After counting the money, Xie Yanli handed it over to Xie Jianshe.
Then she looked at the two children and said, "You two stay with your father and eat well. Mom is leaving now!"
From now on, don't skimp on food, clothes, or anything else. Dad has money!
Did you know?
When we find you a stepmother, don't be shy. Since your father found her to be your mother, she has a responsibility to take care of you.
I'll cook for you and take you to school.
Do you understand?
"No, why should I?"
Zhou Tao immediately lost her temper!
"Xie Yanli, you're doing great now that you've divorced me! Are you finally free? You don't have to cook anymore, and you don't have to take care of the kids?"
Leave everything to me?
"What kind of mother are you?"
"You took all the money, so why should I have control over it all?"
Zhou's mother rolled her eyes: "That's right, we take care of our grandsons, but I don't care about our granddaughters!"
Xie Yanli glanced at it and said, "That's your Zhou family's bloodline. Why don't you care? If you give it to me, how am I supposed to get married with a child in my arms?"
You did this on purpose, didn't you?"
Zhou's mother rolled her eyes and pulled Dian Dian out directly: "What? You gave birth to her yourself, why don't you take care of her?"
Ha... You still want to get married?
Who do you think you are? Without my son, let's see how you live a good life.
She might only be able to marry an older man in his fifties or sixties.
snort! "
"This little girl is a money-loser, we don't care about her! Even if we're just trying to earn a dowry, we'll have to support her for over ten years."
Where would we get that extra grain?
Take him away! Get out of here!
Xie Yanli was overjoyed inside, but she didn't show it on her face.
"Heh... What if I raise the child well and then you try to take him away from me?"
I'm not going to do business in Heze that will lose money.
"Pah! A good-for-nothing like you thinks you can amount to anything? Dream on! Zhou Tao, go with her to see the certificate."
From now on, Dian Dian belongs to Xie Yanli; we don't want it!
Xie Yanli: "Alright, let's go then! Don't regret it!"
Only a fool would regret it!
DouDou, standing at the back of the crowd, watched her mother holding Diandian's hand and pouted.
But I still held back!
As she reached the door, Xie Yanli couldn't help but call out, "Dou Dou..."
DouDou tilted her head back and said, "I don't like you! I don't want to follow you!"
Xie Yanli couldn't hold back her tears and said, "Okay, then take good care of yourself!"
Then turn around and leave!
Once outside, Dian Dian tugged at Xie Yanli's sleeve and whispered, "Mom, brother, give me some food, give me some eggs!"
Dear brother!
Don't abandon your brother!
Wow…
The little child didn't even dare to cry loudly.
Xie Yanli felt sad and hugged Qidian, saying, "Let's go home first!"
Xie Jianshe glanced into the room and met Dou Dou's gaze, who was looking outside.
DouDou quickly looked away.
Xie Jianshe, along with Xie Yanli and the children, rented an oxcart and returned to Hongqi Village.
At the gate of the courtyard, everyone was waiting for them to return.
"You're back? You only... brought back a little one?"
Wang Guihua was somewhat disappointed.
Xie Yanli choked up as she said, "Dou Dou doesn't want to come with me! He..."
"No, my brother loves Mom... and he loves his sister..."
Dian Dian then burst into tears.
Xie Yanli nodded quickly: "What did you say?"
But the child is still young, and she can't explain anything clearly.
Zhou sighed and said, "Maybe Dou Dou feels that following you will be a burden to you."
They knew the Zhou family wouldn't let you take him with you. That's why they deliberately said some unpleasant things to get you to leave with Diandian quickly!
Upon hearing this, Xie Yanli broke down in tears!
"I was wrong, it's all my fault! I thought this child had no conscience, sob... my child..."
I can't bear to part with it!
Xie Jianshe: "We need to think of a solution!"
Zhou Ye: "That's not difficult!"
The Xie family all looked at her.
Zhou also touched his nose: "It's just... the method was a bit flawed!"
Xie Jianshe laughed and said, "Then tell me about it. If a method works, it's a good method."
Zhou Ye said, "After Zhou Tao's divorce, her mother will definitely try her best to find Zhou Tao another marriage."
In the Zhou family's mind, they had no sense that their son was incapable.
Therefore, all we need to do is find a woman with excellent qualities and have a matchmaker arrange a marriage. The Zhou family will definitely approve.
Then, make that girl dislike DouDou, and make DouDou say all sorts of bad things.
Given this conflict, the Zhou family will give up on DouDou! They will also contact us and take DouDou back!
Xie Jianshe's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea, but the person can't be from the county town. I'll go to the provincial capital and think of a way."
Zhou Ye knew immediately that Xie Jianshe had someone in mind!
"Are the conditions good?"
"Good, very good! We met when we were doing missions before. As long as you pay, there's nothing we can't do."
He has a handsome appearance and is eloquent.
"His acting is excellent! More importantly, he knows people in both the legitimate and underworld circles, and has a good network!"
Zhou raised an eyebrow: "That's a good candidate! How old is he?"
"He should be around twenty years old!" Xie Jianshe wasn't quite sure.
"Okay, let's do it that way!"
Xie Yanli said excitedly.
Xie Yanli felt happy with everything going her way, but little did she know that an even greater challenge awaited her.
After lunch, I took Dian Dian out to digest.
"Yanli, why are you back at your parents' house? It's been so long, Jianshe is already married, and you're still living there."
"Little one wasn't unhappy either?"
"Yes, are you divorced?"
"I've seen you for days! You've married and moved to the city, why do you keep coming back?"
"Yes, Jianshe just got married. It's one thing for you to come back on your own, but why did you bring the child back for food and drinks?"
"Yes, every family doesn't have much food! You should all think more about them! Xiao Ye just got married to Jianshe, it hasn't been easy for them!"
Don't ruin their marriage!
The comments got increasingly outrageous, leaving Xie Yanli utterly humiliated!
I misunderstood. Just because my family doesn't mind doesn't mean the neighbors won't...
With her head down, she jogged back home!
Zhou was on his way to his shift at the village clinic when he was stopped by some elderly women at the crossroads!
"Xiao Ye, let me ask you something, did your sister-in-law get divorced?"
"Yeah, we've seen her for days! What does that mean?"
"Xiao Ye, if your sister-in-law gets divorced, you can't let her stay at your house, it's bad luck!"
"Yeah, the rumors are all over the place, isn't it?"
Looking at the gossipy old folks, Zhou Ye said speechlessly, "Whether they get divorced or not has nothing to do with you old ladies, right?"
Besides, my sister-in-law is going home.
That's her home; she can stay as long as she wants! Why is that inappropriate?
At this moment, an old man stopped her and whispered, "You don't understand! Child, let me tell you, it's not good for the men in your wife's family if a married daughter stays at her parents' house all the time."
Don't let things fall apart between you and Jianshe later, without you even knowing why.
This is quite particular!
Zhou also laughed speechlessly...
These days, things are really quite sophisticated!
However, it is not recommended!
"Thank you for reminding me, aunties, but... I don't mind! My sister-in-law has a good personality, and her child is very obedient."
I think it's quite nice to live here!
hehe……
"You guys are busy, I have to go now! I still need to dry the medicinal herbs!"
"Oh dear, why won't this child listen to advice!"
"Yeah, they'll regret it sooner or later!"
As everyone watched Zhou Ye's departing figure, they sighed with emotion, saying that young people don't understand anything and will only learn their lesson after suffering losses.
Why……
The village chief's family is also...
But no one saw a man's figure emerge from behind a haystack.
Zhou Ye, I've figured out a way to get closer to you!
Even though you're married, I know you're very capable. As long as we become family, I'll be able to enjoy that sooner or later.
Just wait...
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