Otherwise, the child will be noisy at night, which will affect his ability to sleep in.
"I have conditions."
Li Shuhe suddenly spoke up: "Besides the betrothal gifts and the four major items, I also mentioned the other day that I wanted to hold the banquet at the Kyoto Grand Hotel."
Shen Qingwen stepped forward excitedly, "Okay, let's set a date. I'll go and book it in a bit."
Shen Qingwen said he was selling his job that day, but he didn't actually need to, because he still had some money on hand.
He wasn't that stupid; his monthly salary was eighty yuan, but he told his parents that he only earned sixty.
Gradually, I saved up some.
When he fell ill, his superiors came to visit him and brought him a gift of money from the company.
Over the years, the research institute has provided him with a considerable amount of bonuses and benefits, which he has saved himself.
Li Shuhe nodded.
"Also, after we remarry, Shen Qingwen will hand over his salary every month. Since he lives in my house, he will give my parents thirty yuan a month for food."
Before she could finish speaking, Shen Ergou became agitated, "Sister-in-law, do you want our whole family to starve to death?"
Handing it over to the higher authorities and dealing with the Li family—what's the difference between this and going to their doorstep?
If that's the case, he'd rather Shen Qingwen never recover.
They might be able to make a lot of money by selling his job.
Father Shen found a spot by the wall and squatted down, sighing repeatedly, "What a terrible thing! What a terrible thing! Unfilial son! Unfilial son!"
Mr. and Mrs. Li exchanged a glance, both seeing relief in each other's eyes.
This incident must have been a big blow to my daughter; she has truly grown up.
Thinking of this, Li's mother felt very sorry for Li Shuhe.
Li Shuhe was not surprised at all by the Shen family's reaction. Her eyes were cold. "Did I say I wanted you to starve to death? I will also give you thirty yuan every month. Your family can't eat much by eating alone. Save the extra money for when your parents get sick."
After Shen Qingwen left the Shen family, there were only four adults in the Shen family who actually ate. They didn't have to eat fish and meat every day, and thirty yuan was more than enough for them.
As for other things, they were not within Li Shuhe's consideration.
They don't work, and they don't need to dress well; it's perfectly acceptable for them to mend their clothes when they're worn out.
These were Shen's mother's exact words, which Li Shuhe remembered very clearly.
But before, Shen's mother was paid by Shen Qingwen, and Li Shuhe usually bought the groceries for her meals.
Shen Ergou and Shen's father would occasionally take money from Shen's mother. One liked to go to video arcades, and the other liked to watch people play chess and spend money to gamble.
If one only had thirty yuan a month, and without Li Shuhe's financial support, these things would be unthinkable.
"Sister-in-law, there are so many people in the family, thirty is too young."
Shen Ergou tried to bargain.
Li Shuhe gave him a cool look. "I almost forgot. Shen Qingwen has an obligation to support his parents, but not you. I have no objection to you wanting to live in your older brother's house, so I won't charge you rent. But we won't be responsible for your family's expenses from now on."
Shen Ergou suddenly panicked, his eyes widening as he revealed his true colors, "That's what my older brother owes me. All the family's money was used to support his studies, which is why I stayed home to farm!"
Chen's mother also became anxious, "Shuhe, Ergou is Qingwen's younger brother after all. We can't be so distant as family members. It will make people feel disheartened."
Li Shuhe sat back down on the sofa, picked up her teacup, and slowly drank the water.
She didn't say anything, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.
Mother Shen hesitated, wanting to say something, but was afraid that Li Shuhe would get angry because of her words. Thinking of the time she kowtowed in front of the courtyard gate, Mother Shen felt dizzy.
She quietly shrank her neck, like a startled quail, and cautiously peeked at her father in the corner.
Having been frequently beaten, she had become wiser and was no longer willing to be the one to stick her neck out.
"Okay, I'll do whatever Shuhe says."
Shen Qingwen said with a smile.
His gaze remained fixed on Li Shuhe, as if the two of them were the only two people in the world.
Seeing Shen Qingwen's seemingly insane behavior, the Shen family couldn't help but wonder, "Has this kid been cursed by someone? Otherwise, why would he suddenly become like this!"
At this moment, Li Shuhe took out a pre-prepared agreement from her bag and placed it in front of the Shen family.
She said firmly, "Words alone are not enough. I have already drafted a written agreement, and everyone in your Shen family must sign it. If you go back on your word later, I will go directly to the police station, and we can discuss it at the police station or the court."
Li Shuhe's actions today have completely shattered the Shen family's traditional impression of her, forcing them to re-examine this seemingly naive woman.
In the past, the Shen family members held Li Shuhe in contempt and disdain.
They thought she was just a spoiled rich girl, pampered and ignorant of the ways of the world.
Such young ladies are naturally the easiest to be deceived.
However, now they were all dumbfounded and speechless.
Shen Qingwen strode forward without hesitation and was the first to sign the agreement.
He then picked up a pen and paper and walked toward Shen Ergou, his eyes firm and resolute.
Shen Ergou was absolutely furious, but he still suppressed his anger, clenching his teeth tightly as if he was about to crush them in the next second.
He shouted angrily at his elder brother, "Brother! I really don't know how to do anything! Sister-in-law is forcing me like this, it's practically killing me! We're brothers, how can you be so heartless?!"
Despite being filled with resentment and dissatisfaction, Shen Ergou kept pleading with his elder brother.
He knew he had no other way out and could only hope that his elder brother could help him.
So he continued, "Brother, think about it carefully. When we were little, our family was poor, and our parents never let you have enough to eat. Every time that happened, I would secretly slip you some steamed buns to fill your stomach. Have you forgotten all that? Now that I'm in trouble, you won't even lend me a hand. What kind of brotherhood is that?"
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