“In-law, can you help with this? I heard from the police station that Grandma Jiakai’s case hasn’t been filed yet, but we can still think of a way today.” Zhou Fugui asked again after not hearing Zhao Qingshan’s reply for a while.
“No. I’m not familiar with Director Jin,” Zhao Qingshan refused.
It wasn't that Zhao Qingshan wasn't familiar with Director Jin; he simply didn't want to help.
Ding Ermei bullied his daughter, and Zhao Qingshan asked someone to intercede for Ding Ermei.
Isn't this like stabbing his precious daughter in the heart?
“My dear in-law, just tell me how much it costs. When Bingchen comes back, I’ll have him pay you back.” Zhou Fugui then brought up the issue of expenses.
Originally, Zhou Fugui wanted to get Zhao Qingshan to help without spending a penny of his own money.
Zhao Qingshan refused, which is why Zhou Fugui said that.
“It’s not about the money. My mother-in-law assaulted a policeman in the street. That’s obstructing official business. There’s no room for leniency,” Zhao Qingshan said coldly.
Zhao Qingshan saw through Zhou Fugui's little scheme at a glance.
Should Zhou Bingchen be asked to repay the money?
Zhou Bingchen sent all of his allowance to Ding Ermei. How will he repay her?
Isn't she just trying to get her hard-earned money from pearls back to him?
“Mr. Zhou, I’m the younger generation and shouldn’t be interrupting, but what you’re saying is really bullying. You want my father-in-law to help you and you want my family to pay you out of pocket? Are you more shameless than others, or are you just too thick-skinned?” Liang Xiaohe couldn’t help but retort.
Liang Xiaohe was afraid that she was too late in speaking, and Zhao Qingshan agreed.
Zhao Qingshan spending money on the Zhou family is the same as spending money on Zhao Zhenzhu.
Once the money is spent, it's gone forever. Even if Zhao Zhenzhu were to repay it, Zhao Qingshan and his wife wouldn't accept it.
Liang Xiaohe had long considered Zhao Qingshan and the others' money as her own.
Zhou Fugui's attempt to "snatch food from the tiger's mouth" is something Liang Xiaohe certainly cannot agree to.
"Aunt Jia Kai, I'm just a little short on cash, it's not like I'm not going to pay you back," Zhou Fugui said ingratiatingly when he saw Liang Xiaohe's aggressive demeanor.
“How are you going to pay me back? You came to our supply and marketing cooperative to buy wine in June this year and said you forgot to bring money. My Tianyu gave you two cents, and I haven’t seen you pay it back yet.” Liang Xiaohe launched into a tirade.
Zhou Fugui's face turned bright red.
Zhou Fugui had indeed borrowed money to buy alcohol before, and more than once.
Zhou Fugui's biggest hobby is drinking. He gets cravings if he doesn't drink for three days.
The supply and marketing cooperative sells bulk aged liquor for one cent per ounce. Bowls are also provided, so you can buy and drink it on the spot.
Every time Zhou Fugui came to town, he would go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy two cents worth of old wine to drink.
The first time Zhou Fugui asked Zhao Tianyu for money was when he changed his clothes before leaving home and genuinely forgot to bring any money.
The latter two times were purely out of a sense of taking advantage of the cheap deals.
Liang Xiaohe had met him once and was very dissatisfied.
Liang Xiaohe was already unhappy that Zhao Zhenzhu was taking advantage of her family! Let alone Zhou Fugui?
"I forgot, it wasn't on purpose that I didn't pay it back. My dear in-law, look at this mess, it's like I deliberately borrowed money and didn't pay it back." Zhou Fugui looked at Zhao Qingshan with pleading eyes.
Unfortunately, Zhao Qingshan is now filled with hatred for Ding Ermei, and by extension, he also dislikes Zhou Fugui.
Zhao Qingshan pretended not to see Zhou Fugui's embarrassment, turned his head and called out to the kitchen, "Tianyu, is your tea ready yet? Why are you taking so long?"
"It'll be ready soon," Zhao Tianyu replied from the kitchen, but no one came out.
Zhao Tianyu's tea had actually been brewed long ago.
Upon hearing Zhou Fugui's purpose, Zhao Tianyu was so angry that he almost smashed the teapot.
Ding Ermei bullied his sister, and Zhou Fugui still wanted to drink the tea he brewed?
He's so beautiful he'll never die!
“Mr. Zhou, the rule in our Peach Blossom Town is that you can’t take out new debts until old debts are settled. How about… you pay back the money for the wine today?” Liang Xiaohe pressed.
"Next time! I didn't bring any money today. I'll remember to bring money next time I come to town," Zhou Fugui said sheepishly.
"Xiao He, go check on Tian Yu. Why is it taking so long to make tea? Did he not find any tea leaves?" Zhao Qingshan said.
After all, they are in-laws.
Zhao Zhenzhu will continue to live with Zhou Bingchen. Zhao Qingshan allows Liang Xiaohe to keep Zhou Fugui in check, but he won't let Liang Xiaohe offend Zhou Fugui to death.
Liang Xiaohe wanted to say a few more words, but seeing Zhao Qingshan's serious expression, she had no choice but to turn around and go to the kitchen.
"My dear in-law, I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Zhou Fugui hurriedly stood up to take his leave.
Since Zhao Qingshan was unwilling to help, Zhou Fugui also didn't want to stay in the Zhao family any longer.
Liang Xiaohe was no pushover, and Zhou Fugui was afraid that he would end up paying out of pocket if he didn't get the bargain.
After Zhou Fugui left, Zhao Tianyu brought out the tea.
Liang Xiaohe followed behind Zhao Tianyu, looking like a wronged little wife.
Zhao Tianyu did not scold Liang Xiaohe.
Liang Xiaohe wanted to serve tea, but Zhao Tianyu simply stepped aside.
After discovering Liang Xiaohe's true colors, Zhao Tianyu's attitude towards her changed drastically.
Previously, Zhao Tianyu wanted to be with Liang Xiaohe all the time. Now, Zhao Tianyu feels inexplicably disgusted whenever Liang Xiaohe gets even a little close.
Liang Xiaohe was unaware that she had been exposed; she only felt that Zhao Tianyu was acting completely strangely today. He didn't wait for her to go home after get off work, and once they got home, no matter what she said, Zhao Tianyu acted as if he hadn't heard her and remained silent.
However, even though Liang Xiaohe was dissatisfied, she didn't dare to scold Zhao Tianyu in front of Zhao Qingshan.
Liang Xiaohe didn't want to leave; she wanted to hear what arrangements Zhao Qingshan and his son had for Zhao Zhenzhu.
Zhao Tianyu ignored Liang Xiaohe and poured himself and Zhao Qingshan each a cup of tea.
The fragrant aroma of tea timely calmed Zhao Tianyu's irritable mood.
"Xiaoyu, what do you think about what happened today?" Zhao Qingshan asked after taking a sip of tea.
"Dad, I'll go find Uncle Jin later and have someone inside give that old hag surnamed Ding a good talking to?" A flash of malice crossed Zhao Tianyu's eyes.
Ding Ermei actually ruined Zhao Zhenzhu's reputation at the market, and Zhao Tianyu felt he had to do something about it.
"You're not allowed to go." Before Zhao Qingshan could speak, Wu Meiyun came out of the house and said sternly.
Wu Meiyun had already been woken up by the noise.
However, Wu Meiyun did not want to meet Zhou Fugui, so she stayed in her room without making a sound.
"Mom! That old woman bullied my sister. Can't I even find someone to teach her a lesson?" Zhao Tianyu exclaimed anxiously.
“Ding Ermei has done something wrong, and the law will punish her accordingly. Zhao Tianyu, I'm warning you, you can't interfere in this matter, or you can disown me as your mother,” Wu Meiyun said sternly.
Although Ding Ermei is hateful, she is not worth Zhao Tianyu risking his future for.
Doing something underhanded in a police station will leave a trace.
If this ever comes to light, it will be an indelible stain on Zhao Tianyu's record.
"Mom! I'll be careful..." Zhao Tianyu wanted to persuade her further.
“I said no, and that means no. What happens to her inside is her own fate. But no one in our family is allowed to interfere or cause trouble, Qingshan, and you are no exception.”
After Wu Meiyun finished speaking, she didn't forget to glare at Zhao Qingshan.
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