Chapter 5 Father Shen Leaves
After washing her face countless times and taking a shower, Shen Xuewei was so sleepy that she could barely keep her eyes open.
Grandma Xi held her in her arms and gently and rhythmically patted her back, and Shen Xuewei gradually fell into a deep sleep.
Going to bed early means waking up early the next day.
She rubbed her eyes and then subconsciously groped around the pillow.
The unfamiliar environment, clear vision, and hands that had been groping around for a while without finding anything—she suddenly realized what was happening.
Yes, she went back to being six years old. At that time, she didn't need glasses, so she didn't have them.
Faint voices could be heard outside the room, including those of Grandma Xi, Grandpa Chen, and Father Shen.
If she wasn't mistaken, her father was probably in a hurry to leave and go back to Huacheng...
Thinking of this, Shen Xuewei instantly came to her senses.
She threw off the blanket, and a chill immediately washed over her. She reached for her coat, put it on, slid off the bed, slipped on her shoes, and rushed outside.
"etc!"
The sudden sound startled everyone; they clearly hadn't expected her to wake up so quickly.
The original intention of leaving so early was to quietly leave her here, so as to avoid witnessing her father leaving and causing a scene.
Now, before her father has left, she has already woken up.
Grandma Xi stepped forward and quickly coaxed her, "Weiwei, be good. Stay with Grandpa and Grandma for a while, okay? Daddy's going out to work. When he earns some money, he'll buy you candy, okay?"
Shen Xuewei struggled to get out of her embrace. "No, Grandma, let me go. I have something to say to my dad."
She rushed up behind Shen's father in a few steps, grabbed his clothes, and wouldn't let him leave.
An impatience flashed across Shen's father's face, but he quickly concealed it.
He turned around, slowly squatted down, and looked Shen Xuewei in the eye, saying:
"Xiaowei, be a good girl. Do you remember what Daddy said? Daddy likes well-behaved children. Stay here and listen to your grandparents. Daddy will come to see you when he has time."
Shen Xuewei sneered inwardly. If she were six years old, she would have actually believed her.
Then you wait for years, and the daylily has already gone cold.
She tugged at her father's clothes, smiling sweetly and obediently, "Daddy, I'll listen to Grandpa and Grandma. But..."
She drew out her words and her voice became much louder, loud enough for the people nearby to hear what she was saying.
"Dad, before you came, didn't you say you'd give Grandpa and Grandma fifty yuan a month as a filial gift? And also for Xiaowei's living expenses. If we don't give them money, Grandpa, Grandma, and Xiaowei will starve to death..."
The childish voice uttered words that made the father furious.
He could hardly believe that such words came from the mouth of his usually obedient and sensible daughter.
Shen Xuewei certainly wouldn't let him leave so easily; she had to leave him some living expenses, no matter what.
After all, in order to demonstrate their filial piety, the couple had long ago said that they would give their parents fifty yuan a month for their old age.
In reality... I've never given it to them all these years.
A few years ago, Shen's father ran a scrap yard. Although his supplier is gone and the scrap yard is closed, he still has a lot of money on him.
He is a generous person to outsiders; he will lend money to anyone who comes to him with whom he has a slightly good relationship.
Since you're so generous, why not spend more money to support his daughter?
Mr. Shen was stunned, his face stiff, and he couldn't speak for a long time.
Upon hearing Shen Xuewei's words, Grandpa Chen and Grandma Xi quickly stepped forward.
"No need, no need. We're both still able to work, why would we need your money? Weiwei is our granddaughter, it's only right that we support her. You're busy with work, you should leave now."
They agreed to raise their daughter and son-in-law's child and never expected them to give them any money.
They were pleased that their child had this intention, but blocking her father like this was really impolite.
Shen Xuewei shifted her body slightly, avoiding Grandma Xi's outstretched hand, and said earnestly:
“I am Dad’s child, and it is only right that Dad raises me. Grandpa and Grandma are getting old, and it is not easy for them to take care of the child. Dad can’t take advantage of Grandpa and Grandma for nothing. Dad, don’t you agree?”
She had already said all that, and with the second maternal grandfather and his wife from next door peeking over to watch, how could Shen's father possibly refuse?
"Haha, look at my memory! If Xiaowei hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten. It's due, it's due!"
As for whether they forgot or simply didn't want to give it to him, both of them knew the truth.
He slowly took his wallet out of his pocket.
The black wallet was bulging, clearly filled with a lot of money.
As soon as the wallet was opened, Shen's father pulled out two hundred-yuan bills, but Shen Xuewei snatched it away.
She quickly pulled out all the large bills from the wallet and then stuffed it back into Shen's father's hand.
The movements were so smooth and fast, as if they had been practiced countless times, that Shen's father didn't have time to react at all.
By the time he realized what was happening, Shen Xuewei had already let go of his clothes, holding a handful of money in her hand, and waved goodbye with a smile.
"Goodbye, Dad. Xiaowei is waiting for you at Grandma's house. Remember to send living expenses over next year too."
When Shen's father realized what was happening, he almost slapped the wallet that was now empty, which contained only loose change.
Shen Xuewei had the foresight to hide behind Chen's maternal grandfather.
With her head tilted back, she forced two tears to well up in her eyes and said, "Daddy, you've never given Xiaowei any money all these years. Xiaowei just took a few bills. Are you going to hit me, Daddy?"
As soon as she uttered her aggrieved words, two disapproving gazes immediately fell upon Shen's father.
"Xiao Shen, I know you value Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu more, but Weiwei is also your child. How can you be so biased towards one over the other?"
Mr. Shen was furious. He couldn't understand what had gotten into his daughter today, that she had blurted out everything about the family.
But with Grandpa Chen and Grandma Xi standing in front of him, he couldn't hit the child, so he had no choice but to swallow his anger and say:
"No, that's not true. Dad was just joking with you. Xiaowei has always been Dad's favorite child. Dad won't be angry no matter how much money Xiaowei gets."
He practically spat out those words through gritted teeth, then gave a deep look at Shen Xuewei, who was peeking out from behind Grandpa Chen.
"Xiaowei, don't be naughty. Remember to give the money to your grandparents later. Dad is going back to work now, but I'll come to see you when I have time."
After saying this, he didn't dare to linger and practically fled from the scene.
If he didn't leave soon, he worried that his daughter would snatch away the two hundred-yuan bills he had managed to keep...
He walked very fast. This time, Shen Xuewei did not try to stop him, nor did she show any reluctance on her face. She simply took a few steps forward and stared blankly at his departing figure.
"Weiwei," Grandma Xi called out with a worried tone.
Grandpa Chen, standing behind her, looked at Shen Xuewei with concern, his hand fumbling for a handkerchief in his pocket, intending to wipe her tears if she cried.
Shen Xuewei turned around, gave the two of them a bright smile, and then buried her head in her grandmother's arms.
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