He Zifeng was shocked. Wan Hai had moved to the Gong family's place, and they were still giving him business and shops. Why was he going back to the village to embezzle money from his family?
Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.
Although He Zifeng didn't particularly like Wan Hai, he acknowledged that he was capable, and with the Gong family's support, things would be even better.
He Zifeng asked, "Has the money been paid?"
He Fan said, "No, not only did Dad not give me any money, he even tried to get some from me! My mother has to ask Dad for every five coins she needs now. She wants to give me some, but she doesn't have any on hand." He Fan felt a little disheartened that Wan Hai left without lending him any money.
His wedding day is just around the corner, after all, it's a once-in-a-lifetime event. If Wan Hai is in trouble and doesn't need him to give a gift, he can at least stay and stay for a while, which would be a way of showing consideration for his brotherhood.
But he wouldn't even do that.
He Fan choked up a little when he mentioned this, never expecting his older brother to be so ruthless.
He Zifeng patted him on the shoulder and said, "You're both young men, about to get married, and you're still crying like this. What will your future wife think of you?"
He Fan held back his tears when he heard his second brother's words.
He Zifeng gave him one tael of silver and said, "Take this, but don't tell anyone else. Since you're not happy at home, you can go out and try your luck. It'll be easier to earn money on your own."
He Fan knew that He Zifeng had a bad relationship with his family. At this moment, he said, "Second brother, it's good that you came. You can keep this money to buy candy for Ranran."
He Zifeng said, "Take what's given to you. Not everyone can receive my money."
He Fan understood; he was the only one who would receive the silver.
He delivered the gift money and then went home. He only had a slight connection with the younger brother in the He family. As for the others, he was considered good-natured if they didn't overturn his table.
They delivered the items and left.
When He Donglai saw He Zifeng leave, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He Zifeng was not a pitiful little guy that everyone could bully. He was afraid that he would cause some trouble and embarrass everyone.
The fact that he even came is already a great favor.
Seeing He Zifeng leave, Madam Wan hurriedly went to He Fan's room and asked, "How much money did your brother give you?"
He Fan recalled He Zifeng's words and said, "He just said a few words to me and didn't take any money."
Xiao Wanshi's return this time meant she wasn't in charge of the money, which really frustrated her. Every day she had to find new excuses to ask for just a few coins. She couldn't stand living like this, but this trip made her realize the harsh reality.
She's not the beautiful woman she used to be, and she can't even find food to eat outside. At least in the He family, she can live a life free from worries about food and clothing.
She thought He Zifeng might be able to give her some money. He Zifeng was now the most successful man in the village, a deputy constable, and owned a shop in the county. Ten people worked for him every day, collecting firewood and grain. Although no one knew exactly how much wealth He Zifeng had, they were sure it was considerable.
It was one thing that he didn't get along with He Tong, but he had always been quite fond of He Fan, so he figured he might be able to give her some money this time. He then took it out and placed it in her hand.
But despite his good intentions, his plan backfired: "He's so rich, yet he wouldn't even contribute to his own brother's wedding. It just goes to show the old saying in the village: the richer you are, the stingier you become!"
He Fan didn't like hearing this: "He still has a mother and children to support! Besides, his older brother didn't give him any money; instead, he asked his family for money."
Because of his background, Wan Hai was always favored by his mother, Xiao Wan. She spent a lot of money and energy on him, but this only made Wan Hai more demanding.
However, he was still a child who had been pampered for many years. No matter what, Madam Wan wouldn't allow He Fan, his younger brother, to say anything to him, saying, "You don't know how hard his life was in that wealthy family. Don't say such things anymore. We're siblings, and we'll have to rely on him in the future. Even a little bit of his money could feed you for a year and a half."
He Fan was about to argue with him when, just then, their betrothal party arrived from afar. Given the current situation, Xiao Wanshi had prepared the house where He Zifeng's family used to live. She arranged for them to stay there, and in three days, after the wedding ceremony, they would go straight to their bridal chamber.
Their family has been experiencing a lot of bad luck, so getting married will bring them some good fortune.
Their home was bustling with activity that day.
Although He Zifeng was not there, when he arrived at the shop the next day, the villagers told him the story in great detail.
He Fan married the younger sister, who had an average appearance with a round face and looked like she had an honest temperament.
The most outrageous one is He Tong. He's disabled and impotent. Yet he insists on finding a male companion, making it a living hell for anyone who dates him.
Everyone knows that the people who marry He Tong are not particularly outstanding in any aspect, but no one expected them to be this mediocre.
He was said to be a burly man, lacking the slender and gentle appearance typical of young men; his arms were thicker than He Tong's thighs, and his thighs were even more powerful.
Although He Tong wasn't anything special, he was quite good-looking. Standing next to this burly man, it felt like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung; He Tong was the flower.
He Tong wanted to refuse the marriage on the spot. However, with so many people from the village present and having given gifts, Xiao Wanshi and He Donglai scolded He Tong despite everyone's presence and insisted on accepting the marriage.
He Donglai's thinking was simple: everyone else had already given gifts. If the deal fell through, it would be embarrassing, and they would have to return the money. This was the first time they had received money back in a long time, so they were unwilling to give it away. Thirdly, he saw that this guy was strong and capable.
He Tong is a good-for-nothing who needs to be waited on, let alone tend to the fields. This strong young man can make up for their lack of labor.
The villagers had sharp eyes. They could tell what He Donglai was thinking just by looking at him.
"Although his little scheme is quite clever, marriage is ultimately a matter between two people." If He Tong is unhappy about it, even if he agrees temporarily, it will be a hidden danger in the future! How can he sacrifice his son's wishes for his own calculations? As for He Donglai, well, he's been a muddle-headed man his whole life.
They've gotten used to mistreating their own son; when He Zifeng was home, he was the one who got bullied. Now that He Zifeng's not home, it's someone else who gets bullied, while Wan Hai, the adopted son, is the one living the most comfortable life. If anyone in the village brings this up, they'll be called out for being out of their mind.
Everyone knows what kind of person He Donglai is, but isn't Xiao Wan Shi quite clever?
It's not that she can't choose people; she picked out Wan Hai's wife, Xu Li, back then. How can there be such a huge difference between two biological sons? It's clear she didn't put in any effort at all.
The villagers of Chishui Village who had given gifts in the past had never seen such a robust young man.
The effect is stunning at first glance.
He Zifeng said, "Perhaps they have their own ideas." Back when He Zifeng wanted to marry Qiu Yu, he went to help his father-in-law, a hunter, every day. At his age, and with the old hunter having a handsome young man hidden away, they gradually got together over time. Luckily, they weren't allowed to make the decision for each other, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.
They were distributing porridge when, despite the shelter, silver specks suddenly drifted down from the sky, turning into water the moment they touched someone.
Many people looked on with surprise: "Wow, it's snowing!" It was only early October, and the sun was shining brightly high in the sky. It was quite a surprise that there were snowflakes.
Unlike everyone else's excitement, He Zifeng's smile vanished upon seeing this.
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