Chapter 86

Chapter 86

"Old Wang, what are you thinking? This is such a good opportunity. Why aren't you happy? You're not afraid I'll ask for a favor from you, are you? Look at how stingy you are. Fine, I won't ask for anything from you.

Tomorrow, I'll take you to meet the people looking for their child. You can talk to them.

If we can get some money out of it, that would be great, right?"

Yang Chenggong, seeing his old friend's demeanor, thought he was reluctant to share the benefits.

So he acted generously.

Wang Shoucheng felt like cursing. Was this trying to send him to his death?

However...

Wang Shoucheng calmed down a bit and reconsidered. It might work. If Old Yang accompanied him, the other party wouldn't know who knew the truth.

He decided to ask first.

If they were genuinely looking for their child and it was indeed Wang Qinghe... he would pretend to know nothing.

He could say a few vague things and deflect suspicion from himself.

Wang Shoucheng suddenly saw the logic in this. He had initially planned to have his nephew inquire discreetly to avoid seeming too abrupt.

Now that Old Yang offered to help, it was a perfect excuse.

"How about it? If you agree, I'll go with you tomorrow." Yang Chenggong, being warm-hearted, was worried that his friend was hesitating even when money was within reach.

"Alright, Old Yang, you have to keep your word and come with me. Don't try to take advantage of me; times are tough at home. My eldest son has worked hard for years. We give him two eggs every day now. In winter, I want to make him a couple of new clothes.

We really need the money."

Wang Shoucheng agreed with a smile.

Yang Chenggong nodded in agreement: "You finally see reason. I've been telling you all along that your eldest son is the best. He looks good, is strong, and has a good character. He's a good kid.

Treating him well is better than treating anyone else well.

Think about it, over the years, he's been working tirelessly. Your family also assumes he doesn't need anything because he never complains. But everyone is human.

You should treat him better.

His quiet nature is just like yours, never saying much."

Yang Chenggong liked the eldest son, Wang Qinghe, the most. He had always been a bit dissatisfied with Wang Shoucheng's treatment of his sons.

Now that he seemed to be changing, it was truly gratifying.

Wang Shoucheng felt a pang of guilt over the eggs but, seeing Old Yang's attitude, knew he had succeeded in his plan!

As long as he endured for a while, once those people looking for their child left, he could divide the household.

On the surface, Wang Shoucheng pretended to repent: "I feel guilty towards him. The younger ones were still small back then, so only he could work like an adult. Now, thinking about it, they are all my sons. Why didn't I realize this earlier?

From now on, I'll treat the eldest better."

"Old man, dinner is ready. I'll bring it in," Zhao Guifen knocked on the door from outside.

"Alright, let's eat," Wang Shoucheng said to Yang Chenggong and called someone in.

Zhao Guifen entered and placed the fried eggs and cabbage with meat on the table. "There are two more dishes coming. Wait a moment. It's cold outside, so I'll add a soup."

"Thank you, sister-in-law," Yang Chenggong said, feeling pleased at the sight of the meat.

His life was comfortable, but his wife favored her family. His son needed medicine, and his daughter-in-law supported her family even more.

His household hadn't been depleted thanks to his hard work!

Meat wasn't a regular part of their diet.

Today, knowing everyone had received meat, his wife and daughter-in-law kept only one pound for themselves and planned to send the rest to their respective families.

That's why he rushed to deliver the news without delay.

The Wang family had received more meat, so they wouldn't miss this portion.

"Old Yang, when we go to the city tomorrow, you'll have to look after me. I might not know anything, and if they get angry..."

Wang Shoucheng said, serving the other person some food.

"Sure, we won't mention who knows what. Let's go in and see their attitude first. If they seem friendly, we'll talk," Yang Chenggong understood that Wang Shoucheng was scared.

They ate for nearly an hour before Yang Chenggong was seen off.

Bai Xiuxiu watched through the window and noted: "It seems like everything will be settled tomorrow."

Wang Qinghe cleaned up the table and, hearing his wife's words, glanced outside: "Uncle Yang knows about this. It must be Xiao Zhang from the black market who told him. Xiao Zhang's business isn't big, but his brother is influential.

I've already told Xiao Zhang what to do next and how to handle each step.

He won't make mistakes.

Once we get the money, Wang Shoucheng won't dare to ask Xiao Zhang for it back.

I'll go to the city tomorrow. The money shouldn't stay with Xiao Zhang for too long. Although he's reliable, money can sway anyone."

Wang Qinghe explained his plans to his wife to ease her worries.

Bai Xiuxiu wasn't too worried, after all, she had seen Wang Qinghe handle things countless times before!

Everything was done meticulously, leaving no room for trouble.

"Once this matter is settled, we'll go into the city." Bai Xiuxiu was already looking forward to their new life ahead.

"Alright." Wang Qinghe, thinking about the wonderful future his wife had described, felt his heart stir with anticipation as well.

"I'll go heat some water; let's get washed up and rest early."

While Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe enjoyed a warm and peaceful atmosphere in their room, the situation in the east room was far from pleasant.

The more Zhou Jiaojiao thought about it, the more something seemed off. She felt that her in-laws were hiding something, and this secret was likely related to her suspicions. Wang Qinghe might not be their son, and he could even have a significant background.

At the thought of this possibility, Zhou Jiaojiao found everything about Wang Qingqi increasingly unpleasant.

And when she considered that Bai Xiuxiu might end up living a life she could never attain, she exploded in anger.

She started throwing things around the room.

Wang Qingqi was startled and confused: "What are you doing, wife?"

Hearing this, Zhou Jiaojiao glared at him, looking far more sinister than her usual cute self: "I married you to enjoy a good life, and we should live better than anyone else. Qingqi, do you have any suspicions about Father and Mother... and Brother's situation?"

"What nonsense are you thinking? These are just baseless speculations."

"You must find out the truth about this matter." Zhou Jiaojiao felt extremely uneasy, and she no longer wanted to wait to start a business in the black market.

She continued to stare at her husband, her voice softening slightly: "Qingqi, when I was at my parents' house, I learned how to make pastries. I found a pastry recipe years ago, and it's quite unique. If we sell it in the black market, it will surely make money.

Recently, everything in our family has been divided equally, but I want us to secretly make these pastries ourselves.

Tell your parents that we want to split the profits with them, what do you think?"