Zhao Daqing put down his pipe, glanced at the family members sitting around the table, and spoke in a heavy tone: "The eldest son's family, the second son's wife, you are all here, I have something to tell you."
He paused, as if he was organizing his words, and then continued, "The second brother encountered bandits and left us.
My heart... oh, the pain is indescribable."
At this point, Zhao Daqing became visibly agitated. He beat his chest with his hands and tears kept streaming down his face.
Zhao's mother was also silently wiping away tears, the two old people were heartbroken for their lost son.
Now that the pillar of the family has collapsed, the future days of this family will become extremely difficult.
Zhao Qingyun and Zhao Qingshui did not leave the table. After hearing their grandfather's words, tears welled up in their eyes.
Zhao Xiaojuan had gone to the east wing after dinner and was not present.
Zhao Daqing calmed down and continued, "Second brother's wife, the second brother has been buried, but the living have to continue living.
I've been thinking about it these past two days, it's really not easy for you to raise three children alone."
He paused, as if observing Qian Chunhua's reaction, and then continued: "So I did it and adopted your Qingyun to the old family.
This way, Qingyun will have someone to rely on, and you can relax a little more."
Zhao Daqing's words were like throwing a drop of water into hot oil, and Qian Chunhua exploded instantly.
She stood up suddenly, her face flushed, her voice filled with unbearable anger: "No! Why?"
Since traveling through time, Qian Chunhua has been carefully hiding his own personality and trying his best to imitate his own gentleness.
But at this moment, she couldn't bear it any longer. Why should her child be adopted out?
However, Zhao Daqing was not angry about this.
Perhaps he himself felt that his request was a bit excessive, so he picked up the pipe and wanted to fill it with more tobacco leaves.
But seeing Qian Chunhua's frown, he chose to let it go and decided to do his business first.
He took a deep breath and began to explain: “Wives of Yongcai, listen to me.
Now that the second child is gone, it is really not easy for you, a woman, to raise a child.
Your uncle's family is willing to help you, why don't you appreciate it? "
Cuihong from the old family also quickly agreed: "Yes, we are all family, we should help each other."
Although her tone was not gentle, the pride in her eyes was hard to conceal.
Qian Chunhua sneered and retorted: "Why is it difficult to raise a child? When Zhao Yongcai went out to escort, wasn't it me who took care of the child alone?
We haven't separated yet, can't we just raise him the same way as before?
Do you think that Dad and Uncle mean that Zhao Yong has just passed away, and you are planning to bully our orphan and widow?"
Her words were full of doubt, leaving Cuihong speechless for a moment.
Cuihong has always been strong and aggressive, but at this moment, under Qian Chunhua's questioning, she felt a little at a loss.
She tried to find a way to make trouble: "You raise a child? How do you raise him? Now Qingyun is going to a private school, do you have the money to pay for his tuition?"
Qian Chunhua smiled contemptuously: "I don't have money? Do you have it?"
She did not intend to show off the materials in her space, but in this era of material scarcity, she was confident enough to afford her children's study and life.
But Qian Chunhua wouldn't be so stupid as to say this.
"I...we must have it at home..." Cuihong said with a hard mouth, but her confidence seemed lacking.
"whispering sound……"
Qian Chunhua sneered disdainfully. Who doesn’t know each other’s background?
Having been a sister-in-law for ten years, Qian Chunhua knew clearly from her own memory that apart from doing farm work, when had she ever seen the eldest brother's family earn any money?
Only the fool in the room was fooled by the eldest brother's family.
"Your family has money, why don't you send Qingshui and Qingsong to private school, but instead come to snatch my children?" Qian Chunhua was furious.
Her words made a gleam of light flash in the eyes of Zhao Qingsong, who was sitting at the small table.
Going to a private school was his dream.
Zhao Qingsong looked up at Qian Chunhua, and the desire in his eyes made her heart tremble. She could see the child's thirst for knowledge.
But, this is not her child, and Qian Chunhua would not be so kind as to do so.
If this family really lived in harmony, she might provide some help in the future. But now it seemed that the eldest brother's family was not at ease.
As for the old couple Zhao Daqing, she still needs to observe them for a while.
"Chunhua, stop making trouble. It's your father's decision to adopt Qingyun to the eldest brother." Zhao Daqing picked up the pipe on the table and knocked on the table a few times as a warning.
Qian Chunhua was so angry that she glared at Zhao Daqing with red eyes. In her memory, this kind-hearted old man was always very caring towards the younger generation.
Now it seems that this is not the case.
"Although Zhao Qingyun has lost his father, he still has a mother. When will it be grandfather's turn to decide on the adoption?" Qian Chunhua's question made Zhao Daqing blush.
Zhao Daqing ignored Qian Chunhua's objection and turned to ask his beloved grandson softly: "Qingyun, don't be afraid, tell grandfather what you think in your heart? Are you willing to be adopted by your uncle's family?"
Zhao Qingyun raised his young face and his eyes moved between Qian Chunhua and Zhao Yongqiang and his wife.
He saw the encouraging looks from Zhao Yongqiang and Cuihong.
When Qian Chunhua saw this, he felt a chill in his heart.
It seems they had discussed it a long time ago.
"I...I do." Zhao Qingyun's voice was small but his tone was firm.
"You little bastard, it's useless even if you're willing!" Qian Chunhua's anger exploded instantly, "I'm your mother, I have the final say here!"
"The issue of adoption cannot and should not be discussed or negotiated," Qian Chunhua said firmly.
"Second brother, how can you be so unreasonable!" Zhao Daqing and Zhao Yongqiang accused Qian Chunhua in unison.
Mother Zhao lowered her head silently without saying a word.
Qian Chunhua was so angry that she laughed out loud. She angrily retorted: "What kind of logic is that? You took my son away by force, and you accuse me of being unreasonable?"
"Don't you can't afford it?" Zhao Daqing felt saddened by Qian Chunhua's ignorance.
"Whether I can afford it is my business. Can you afford it? Then why don't you send your own children to private schools?"
Qian Chunhua's counterattack was sharp and direct. She still remembered the light of desire for knowledge in Zhao Qingsong's eyes just now.
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