He Yuan: "What did she say to you?"
He Jing's red lips trembled, and her watery eyes instantly welled up with tears. She tugged at her clothes and said aggrievedly, "She's so mean. She said I'm useless and made me sell my face to attract business for her. I'm her niece, so why is she treating me like this?"
“…Hmm.” He Yuan reached out and used his rough thumb to wipe away the tears clinging to her eyelashes. “It was your aunt’s fault, it’s not your fault.”
He Jing immediately stopped crying and smiled, giving He Yuan a big smile. She nodded emphatically and said, "Big brother is so good."
He Yuan smiled and was about to reply when He Jing's face fell again. She sighed, lowered her head, and said in a somber tone, "But the Zhu family and the He family can no longer have any dealings. Mom will be very sad if she finds out. Maybe I should go apologize to Auntie."
He Yuan said "no" without even thinking, and rubbed her head: "You did nothing wrong, don't blame yourself. I will talk to Mom, and I will handle everything."
"What if Mom blames you, brother?"
He Yuan frowned, pondered for two seconds, and replied with utmost seriousness, "Then let her blame me. Protecting you is my duty."
so……
Is that how it's settled?
He Sui was dumbfounded. He thought that this matter would not end without at least two hours of heated arguments and family meetings.
However, as soon as He Jing appeared, He Yuan acted like an angel with a halo, letting her have her way. Was this really the He Yuan he knew?
He Ning couldn't help but twitch his brow, his temples throbbing wildly.
He was afraid she would be blamed. He really underestimated her. Not to mention He Yuan, even He's mother might be brainwashed by her if she were here. What exactly was he defending just now?
He Zhou was even more convinced. He was jealous and laughed in anger. How many people did this annoying woman have to provoke? He Yuan hadn't returned for hundreds of years, so why did she dote on her and obey her every command?
He Yi: "..."
He Chen: "..."
Just two empty tears were enough to move He Yuan.
Was this decision made too hastily?
Having finally figured out what had happened, He Xiaoguo's cheeks turned red with anger, and she cried out in a high-pitched, soft, childlike voice, "Auntie, you're a bad person!"
Then He Yuan called his mother on speakerphone, and everyone gathered around the landline.
He Yuan first inquired about the recent situation of his mother and father before talking to her about the Zhu family. His mother remained silent throughout the call, with only background noise from other people working on her end.
When He Yuan said, "Mom, we don't want to have anything to do with Aunt anymore," He's mother sighed deeply and said with guilt, "What mother in the world would bear to see her children suffer? When you were little, you were too small and could easily run away. I couldn't take care of you all, so I had to send you to your aunt's house. Although it hurt me, at least it ensured your safety. Later, when you got older and started school, your father and I couldn't afford the tuition, so we had to borrow from your aunt. Even though they looked down on us, they were still willing to give us some money. That's why I couldn't cut off contact with your uncle and aunt. I was incompetent and put the burden of life on you. From now on, if you don't want to go anymore, then don't go. I will try to find a way to earn more money with your father to support you."
After saying that, He Sui, who was standing in front of the phone, suddenly had tears in his eyes.
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