On the way back, the group no longer had the excitement they had when they came.

Rushing back to the compound, the Chen family was worried about Chen Jingming's mother and had been looking out the gate of the compound several times. She only felt relieved when she saw everyone coming back.

As soon as Chen Wanting saw his mother, he rushed over.

Fu Yan is a very delicate woman, and her every move is gentle. She patted her daughter's back and said, "Friends are watching, so I'm not afraid of being laughed at."

Chen Wanting said angrily, "Laugh if you want to. Anyway, I've been laughed at many times today."

Fu Yan patted her daughter on the back and said to everyone, "It's getting late, go home early, your families are worried about you."

Only then did everyone separate.

After returning home, Fu Yan took her daughter with her and said, "Talk to mom, did you have a bad time today?"

Chen Wanting pouted and recounted what happened during the day, "Lin Hai didn't bring that much money to show off, and no one else brought money when they went hiking, so it was Ji Ling who paid for it. Who knows how happy she must be, over 70 yuan, wasn't it given to her by her elder brother?"

Fu Yan looked at her son, waiting for him to explain what was going on.

Chen Jingming sat down on the sofa opposite him. "I asked Ji Ling to buy a pen for me before. This time I just want to return the money to her."

"She clearly said she was giving it to you, but in the end she couldn't pay back the money she owed and now she's asking you for money again"

"Wanting." Chen Jingming looked at his sister disapprovingly.

Fu Yan understood, and she also stood on her son's side. "Since Ji Ling spent money, it's a good thing. You are still showing displeasure, which is very rude. How did your parents educate you on weekdays?"

"I just don't like her. If her friends hadn't been sneering at her, how could Lin Hai have ordered so many dishes?"

"That's enough. Go back to your room and reflect on yourself. Come out when you eat." Fu Yan did not allow her daughter to question her. "Write another self-criticism."

Chen Wanting's eyes were really red this time. He stood up and ran away, slamming the bedroom door shut.

Fu Yan looked at it and shook her head. She did not comfort her daughter, but affirmed her son's behavior. "You did the right thing. Ji Ling lives in the county. Her parents are just ordinary workers. A pen worth 500 yuan is not something her family can afford. Our family cannot take advantage of this. As for today's meal money, I will give it to you later and you can send it to Xu's house tomorrow."

Chen Jingming looked embarrassed, "Mom, I'm sorry."

Fu Yan smiled, "You were wrong. You should have told us if you liked something. Although you made a mistake this time, it's good that you were able to stop the loss in time. I believe this situation will not happen again in the future."

Fu Yan was proud of her son. She didn't say much, knowing that her son was smart. She just needed to give him a few words. "You have no pocket money left, right? You are going to college soon, so you can't be without money. I will get you some in the evening."

"Thank you, Mom."

Fu Yan smiled and said, "By the way, did Ji Ling tell me about her admission letter?"

Chen Jingming immediately sat down seriously and said, "I asked her twice, but she didn't mention it."

Fu Yan frowned, "This is not easy to do."

Chen Jingming was silent.

"Wanting is a cause of worry. Your grandmother Xu is having her birthday these days. Please keep an eye on Wanting and don't let her make too much trouble."

Chen Jingming agreed seriously.

Before dinner, the other families also learned about today's situation. Chen Zilie's mother Chu Jingyun went to Xu's house and took out twelve dollars and fifty cents. After entering the house, she said directly that she was there to deliver the money.

When Ji Ling and Ji Ke returned home, the Xu family had just started dinner. They said they had already eaten, but were finally told by Xu's mother to sit down and eat less. Just then Chu Jingyun came, and Ji Ling and the others hadn't found time to talk about the daytime mountain climbing. Chu Jingyun directly slammed the money on the coffee table, and the Xu family members were stunned.

"Xiao Chu, what's going on with this money?" Mother Xu put down her chopsticks and stopped eating.

Or rather, the Xu family members all stopped.

Xu Fang looked at her two daughters inquiringly.

Ji Ke pursed her lips. Ji Ling had already started to explain, "You're here to pay for lunch, right?"

Chu Jingyun, who was feeling very confident, suddenly became a little more daunted.

Without waiting for her family to ask any more questions, Ji Ling told them about eating out.

Xu's mother understood, "The children's meals are different, so you don't have to pay it back. Take it back quickly."

"Aunt Xu, this won't do. It's only more than 10 yuan. The average worker only makes more than 30 yuan a month. This is almost half a month's salary. Besides, Ji Ling is just a child. Who knows where the money came from? What if the children are young and ignorant? Adults can't just ignore it."

This statement has some profound meaning.

It is obviously implying that Ji Ling has misconduct.

He is so ungrateful after getting an advantage.

The bullying has come to her home, and no matter how good-tempered Xu's mother is, she still feels a little embarrassed.

When beating a dog, you have to consider the owner first, not to mention that this is your granddaughter.

"My Ji Ling's bad temper is that she is very straightforward and never beats around the bush when she talks, which always makes people feel embarrassed. Because of this, she has offended many people and has left a bad impression on others." Xu Fang stepped forward, "You are right to come to me about this matter. There are seven of them in total, and each person spends more than ten yuan on food, which is not a small matter. If you don't have money, then don't eat. How can you force yourself to eat? You must have starved to death in your previous life and haven't eaten good food in several lifetimes."

Xu Fang turned around and scolded Ji Ling, "Look, you like to save money normally. You saved some private money over the years and used it to treat people to a meal. You were accused of having bad behavior. It shows that you are a rich man treating people to a meal? From today on, you should reflect on yourself at home and not go anywhere, so as not to embarrass yourself."

Chu Jingyun: When it comes to making indirect accusations, I feel she is a little inferior.

Mother Xu didn't want to make things too awkward. "Children call them children because they don't think comprehensively. Your Zi Li is probably still waiting for dinner. Go back quickly and don't let the child get hungry."

Chu Jingyun wanted to say a few more words to save her face, but Xu's father at the dinner table snorted, so she gave up and explained to Xu's mother who was sending her off when she left.

"Aunt Xu, I don't mean anything else. It's just such a large sum of money, and Xu Fang and his wife are ordinary workers. Ji Ling took out such a large sum of money. Isn't it because I'm afraid something might happen?"

"I understand, but I get confused when I care."

Chu Jingyun: Both the mother and daughter of the Xu family are good at making indirect accusations.

After all, isn't this just blaming her?

After the person left, the atmosphere at home became bad.

Father Xu shouted, "Eat, what are you doing if you don't eat?"

Only then did I finish the meal.

After the meal, no one in the family blamed Ji Ling.

Ji Ke lay on the bed, "Sister, do you think mom is very angry?"

The words Chu Jingyun said when she left were the most hurtful.

It sounds like he is being considerate of Xu Fang, but in fact he is looking down on Xu Fang.

Xu Fang is very face-conscious and has a strong sense of self-esteem, so she can't stand this.

But after that, Xu Fang didn't say a word, and Ji Ling felt that Xu Fang was also holding back.

Ji saw that Ji Ling didn't say anything, and was about to ask more questions when Xu Fang pushed the door open. No one came in, but only the upper half of her body leaned in.

She said to Ji Ling, "Who's having dinner today?"

Ji Ling looked at Ji Ke, and Ji Ke said all the names.

Xu Fang said, "I'll go collect the money."

After leaving these words, the man left.

Ji Ke got up and chased after him.

Ji Ling thought about it and understood.

Xu Fang’s move was ruthless.

I'm afraid that after she visits all these families, everyone in the compound will know what Chu Jingyun did. Xu Fang won't just slap one family in the face, but all of them will be embarrassed, and it's all because of Chu Jingyun.

This hatred is deep.

(End of this chapter)