Chapter 466: The Abacus Beads Collapsed on His Face
Chen Kexin was angry. Why did the old man speak like the head of the family?
This house belongs to Sister Meihua and Xiaoliang. What qualifications does she have to chase people away?
She said confidently, "Auntie, we have nothing to do but stay at your house. It's your family that's in trouble. We've lived in vain at such an old age! Besides, it's Sister Meihua who has the final say on whether we leave or not. It's not your turn to make decisions."
Grandma Xiaoliang stretched out her finger. Pointing at Chen Kexin, he cursed with a trembling voice: "You...you little girl, you have no shame..."
Chen Kexin continued, "Who is shameless? Look how scared you are. It's just a meal. Don't worry, we will pay for the food."
When she heard about paying money, the expression on Xiaoliang's grandmother's face obviously relaxed.
He muttered, "I've never seen people like you, running to the kitchen to cook by yourselves..."
Chen Kexin said pointedly: "Auntie, have you ever seen a customer who pays for his own food?"
Xiaoliang's grandmother was speechless after being criticized.
At this time, several people came in from outside the gate, led by Gao Yunyi. She saw Grandma Xiaoliang in the yard and said in a loud voice, "Auntie, I understand the matter of the pension. Where is your daughter-in-law? I will tell you all about it."
Xiaoliang's grandmother said unhappily, "Director Gao, why are you calling her? She just fell asleep, you can just talk to me directly."
Gao Yunyi said seriously: "Auntie, that won't work. As the mother of a martyr, you have the right to hear about his funeral affairs. Xiaoliang's mother, as his wife, also has the right to hear about it."
Chen Kexin interrupted, "Sister Gao, Sister Meihua is in the room, let's go in and talk."
She believed that Dong Li, who was in the house, could hear the loud noise in the yard and should have woken up Sister Meihua.
Sure enough, when a few people walked in, Sister Meihua had already sat up, leaning against the quilt, still holding her husband's urn in her arms.
Sister Gao cleared her throat and said, "First of all, as the child of a martyr, Xiaoliang will be raised by the army, with a monthly support of 20 yuan until he turns 18. There will also be a one-time pension of 300 yuan in total."
Xiaoliang's grandmother asked anxiously: "Can't Xiaoliang's subsidy be given in one lump sum?"
Others may not know, but Chen Kexin knows that when she was living in the family quarters, her neighbor, Brother Lin, died. Sister Lin was afraid of trouble, so she converted the child support for her two children into cash and took it away.
Thinking of this, she quickly winked at Gao Yunyi.
Gao Yunyi knew that Aunt Zhao was after money, so he shook his head decisively and said, "No, this is a rule from above."
Chen Kexin secretly gave Sister Gao a thumbs up.
Xiaoliang's grandmother said disappointedly: "Forget it, just give me the pension."
Gao Yunyi took out a stack of newspapers from his bag, looked at Zhao Meihua and asked, "Sister-in-law, who is this money for?"
Zhao Meihua nodded slightly and said, "Give it to my mother-in-law!"
Chen Kexin looked at the other person with a disappointed look and reached out to pull at Sister Meihua's collar.
Logically speaking, this pension should be given to family members and should be distributed equally among parents, spouse, and children. Sister Meihua not only gave up her own share, but also her son's share. This is unfair.
Zhao Meihua smiled bitterly and said, "I will pay the child support every month. I am still young and the school will give me money while I am in school. I believe I will not starve to death after I graduate."
Sister Meihua was so affectionate and loyal that Chen Kexin couldn't say anything else.
Grandma Xiaoliang glared at Chen Kexin fiercely and said disdainfully, "How can you be so nosy!"
She reached out and grabbed the stack of big unity notes in Gao Yunyi's hand, her eyes shining, and she counted them carefully with saliva from time to time.
I counted for a long time but couldn't figure it out, and I was a little dumbfounded.
Gao Yunyi said seriously: "Auntie, I have counted all this money, and it is absolutely correct."
The old lady rolled her eyes at her in dissatisfaction and said, "Just because you say it's right, it's right?"
After arguing with the man, he thought for a while, then divided the money into three piles and continued counting them one by one.
I didn't know how many smears there were on the thirty big unity notes, but when I finally finished counting them, I breathed a sigh of relief, wrapped the money in newspaper and stuffed it into my clothes, then I found the bulge on my chest was not right, so I rushed into another bedroom to hide the money.
Gao Yunyi watched the old lady leave, took out a stack of money from his pocket, which looked to be about 70 or 80 yuan, and whispered to Zhao Meihua, "This is a donation from all of us, you should collect it quickly."
"This...is not easy for everyone..."
"Stop talking and put it away quickly!" Sister Gao stuffed the money into the quilt where Zhao Meihua was leaning.
Zhao Meihua's eyes suddenly filled with tears.
Everyone present knew that Sister Gao's heart was also on Zhao Meihua and her son's side.
Gao Yunyi continued to ask with concern: "Sister-in-law, what are your plans for the future?"
"I want to take my child away and rent a house near the school. The army can take back this yard and arrange for other family members to live there."
"Okay, have you found a house in the city?"
Chen Kexin said hurriedly: "I want her to live in my house."
Sister Gao nodded slightly and said, "Okay, since you are not yet of marriageable age, it would be a waste to leave the house empty. By the way, we plan to bury the ashes of the martyrs in the Martyrs' Cemetery tomorrow morning. When do you plan to move out, sister-in-law?"
"Tomorrow afternoon!"
"Okay, I'll send a car to take you there, and we can move our things there together."
At this time, Xiaoliang's grandmother walked in and said, "Meihua, I will go back to my hometown tomorrow morning and will not come back again."
Everyone looked at her in surprise. The old woman turned hostile just after getting the money? It's too heartless and ungrateful.
Gao Yunyi advised: "We are going to bury Xiaoliang's father in the Martyrs' Cemetery tomorrow. Aren't you going to go?"
Xiaoliang's grandmother shook her head and said, "I am too old to watch such scenes. I'd better go back early."
Chen Kexin asked tentatively: "Auntie, what about Xiaoliang? Are you going to ignore him?"
Xiaoliang's grandmother said confidently: "I have two grandchildren at home. I have been taking care of Xiaoliang here for more than a month. It's time for me to go back and see him."
Everyone has a scale in their heart. The old lady just wanted to take the money and run away. She didn't even want to attend her son's funeral. This was too much.
Zhao Meihua also wanted to bring her mother-in-law to live in the city. Her mother-in-law's decision was like a blow to her head. She was dizzy for a long time. After calming down, she looked at Chen Kexin and asked, "Sister, can you help me find a reliable nanny?"
Chen Kexin quickly thought of Song Erjie. Although there was another child at home, she believed that Song Erjie could look over.
Besides, I won’t let my second aunt’s help be in vain.
Thinking of this, she said frankly: "My second aunt has a one-year-old child at home. I think she can help. What do you think?"
"OK!"
Xiaoliang's grandmother's eyes rolled around, as if she had caught something wrong. She immediately jumped up and scolded, "I thought you were being so attentive to me for some reason, but it turns out you just want to take advantage of me. Meihua, don't listen to her nonsense. She just wants to take our money, doesn't she? I plan to take Xiaoliang back tomorrow. You can go to school with peace of mind. Remember to send Xiaoliang's child support every month in the future."
No one present was a fool. The grandmother knew that Xiaoliang had child support and wanted to take the child away. The abacus beads even fell on her face.
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