The group waited until noon but still found nothing, so they had to disperse.
What needs to be faced must be faced. There are so many mouths waiting to be fed at Huatang Redwood.
"Let's sell all these Huatang Redwood stores one by one." Erhua said.
I haven't taken care of myself these days. A gray hair has grown on my chin, and my hair, which used to be oiled every day, is now messy.
Luo Zhen took out a wooden box from the house and said, "Over the years, I have always thought that I can't help you much with business, but at least I can save some for you, just in case.
Huatang Redwood is your hard work, so please protect as many families as you can."
Erhua took the wooden box, feeling heavy in his heart.
"Luo Zhen," he choked, "I'm sorry for you. I've been around for so many years, but in the end I can't give you a peaceful life."
Luo Zhen helped him tidy up his hair. Although she looked tired, she was calm.
She understood that she had to support Erhua.
"What are you talking about? I've been married to you for so many years, and there's never been a day when I wasn't at peace. You've taken care of all the household affairs, and I've lived comfortably for so many good days. It's time I do something for you."
Everyone was in the room. Erhua was planning to send away a few apprentices and a group of workers, and the rosewood factory might have to be sold.
Unexpectedly, several apprentices would rather not take their wages than leave, which made Erhua’s training worthwhile.
"Brother, Wu Xin and I have saved some money in the past few years. Don't think it's too little," Qiuhua said.
"Erhua, your brother and I have some savings, you can take them." Xiaojuan also spoke.
"That can't be!" Erhua refused flatly, "You can't let everyone else be dragged down because of me!"
"What are you talking about?" A vicissitudes and powerful voice came from outside the house.
"Dad!" Erhua went out to greet him. Liang Genfa came riding on Sun Ada's tractor.
"Ce Na! You little monkeys, hiding such a big thing from me!"
The old man walked in two steps at a time, cursing and looking worried.
"Your mother scolded me in my dream all night yesterday! My old face was covered in her saliva!" He sat down angrily.
"Dad, I can handle this problem." Erhua said.
"Can it be solved? Then why is the room full of people? Okay, I'm an old man and don't need much money. You can use the money I saved in the early years first. This is for emergency!"
He had just walked fast and was now speaking anxiously, his chest heaving. Everyone knew the old man's temper and was afraid that he would get anxious and angry.
“Dad…”
"Alright," he said, looking at his children, taking a moment to calm down. "Last night, after your mother scolded me, she told you that the 30,000 yuan she got as compensation should be given to you, and no one else should have any objections."
"This is the money my mom paid for with her life. I won't use it. I can't!"
Erhua held his head with both hands, and when they mentioned their mother, their eyes turned red.
"What can't be used? If you don't use it, your mother will scold me in my dream again!" The old man scolded, "It's already this time, as long as it's money, it can be used!
I know your mother is gone, and a life is worth 30,000 yuan. You are all filial children, who would be willing to use this money? But at this critical moment, this money must be used."
"Dad, I won't repair my house for now, and I'm going to transfer all the lathes to Xiaowu." Xiaohua said.
Erhua got even more angry when he heard this: "No way! How can that be? Aren't you planning on getting married? Stop messing around!"
"I'm not kidding." Xiaohua said.
Xiaomei stayed beside Xiaohua without saying a word. Erhua looked at her and still shook his head.
"I heard everything Xiaomei said. For her and the child, I can't take your money."
"You heard it wrong. There is no child. She will go back to her hometown in two days. We are not planning to get married." Xiaohua said.
Xiaomei was stunned, lowered her head, and clenched the corner of her clothes tightly with her fingers. Then tears came out and fell drop by drop on the back of her hand.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Qiuhua quickly sat down to comfort him, "I heard what Xiaomei said that day, too."
Xiaohua held his breath in his chest, and refused to explain or look at Xiaomei.
"Brother, sister, I want to stay and marry Xiaohua." She wiped her tears and continued, "But Xiaohua is right. Now that my brother is in trouble and the house is no longer being repaired, I want to shamelessly continue living with my brother and sister-in-law. Please don't dislike me..."
"How could we dislike you? We are so happy, right, Xiaohua!" Qiuhua tugged at Xiaohua's sleeve.
Xiaomei's words made his heart tremble, and he couldn't help asking, "Do you really mean what you said?"
She nodded heavily: "Every word is sincere."
"Okay...but you'll have to endure hardship with me for a few years." He stretched out his hand.
Xiaomei felt the warmth on her hand, looked up and smiled slightly, "I'm not afraid of hardship."
After calculating the total amount for several stores, it was less than 300,000 yuan. Together with the money saved by Luo Zhen, the total was more than 600,000 yuan. Erhua had two houses in the city that could be sold, so he could at least save a few stores.
"As long as there is life, there will be no shortage of firewood. Let's keep the store first, and the money will come back slowly." Dahua said.
In the next few days, Dahua accompanied Erhua around the city.
Boss Lu and Mr. Huang helped to save a store each, and Lin Yao also helped to save the store in the department store.
There were five other stores that needed to be sold, and Tang Jianming and Xu Juanjuan paid a high price to buy one of them, which was considered a help.
The remaining four stores cannot find a buyer in the short term.
After the seventh day, Chunhua returned to school and Erhua insisted on seeing her off.
"This car is also going to be sold. I'm going to use it to send you off one last time. But don't worry, after this is over, I can still make money and buy you a new one and send you to school."
Erhua spoke in a relaxed tone, saying that Chunhua had gone to school and she couldn't worry about him anymore.
"Brother, I'm sorry, I'm the only one who can't help you..."
"What are you talking about! You're the most educated of us, a graduate student. Just listen to how proud we are! Our family is the most prestigious in the entire village, and it's all thanks to you!"
"There's no such thing as face. Even if I had face, it wouldn't help you through this difficult time."
"Well, everyone has helped me so much, isn't this almost over?"
Chunhua looked out the window. She knew everything about Erhua. At present, the brothers and sisters had collected some money, but she knew that it was far from enough.
But she was just a poor student and couldn't help.
Seeing that she didn't say anything, Erhua began to adjust the atmosphere.
“Okay, look at your face. If you continue like this, you will be uglier than Xiaohua.”
"It's not funny at all." Chunhua said.
"Hey," Erhua laughed instead, "Look at you, you little adult."
"I'm so old, I'm an adult, I can help you." Chunhua stared out the window in a daze.
Erhua watched carefully as the scenery in front of him came towards him from far away, passed by him, and then gradually disappeared from the rearview mirror.
"Okay, okay, sir, you are an adult now. Haha, you will always be my little sister."
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