Chapter 152

Chapter 152

After counting the money, Yu Cheng looked at what was left and felt numb.

Just enough for a bus ticket?

Tomorrow he would have to rely on Xiao Zhang for food.

"These things need to stay here for three more days. I'll come back in three days to pick them up," Yu Cheng said, unable to resist looking into Wang Qinghe's eyes.

"Are you really your father's son? I mean... have you ever considered asking?" Yu Cheng thought they did bear some resemblance.

But it wasn't an exact match, and he had seen the other children from that family; none of them looked as good as this.

Yu Cheng was conflicted.

Seeing his expression, Wang Qinghe asked, "Do you hope I'm the son of the man who's looking for his child?"

Yu Cheng pondered for a moment and then his face twisted with distress. "Forget it. That family would be exhausting to deal with. However, if you were, your future would be much better than working at that canning factory."

"Don't worry, whether or not you are, I don't care. I just want to make money!

Their children are all great actors!"

Wang Qinghe didn't respond to his remarks. He listened to whatever Yu Cheng said, and when Yu Cheng came next time, he would guide the conversation.

He needed to know as much as possible about the provincial capital.

Only by understanding who they were could he make the best choice for himself in this matter.

To protect Xiuxiu, he had to leave this place.

Before that, he would use Yu Cheng to gather information thoroughly.

Seeing him silent, Yu Cheng felt even more compelled to speak. "Aren't you curious at all? If I were you, I'd be very curious."

Wang Qinghe looked at him and then at his wife. "I'm only curious about how to make Xiuxiu and our two children live well."

Yu Cheng was shocked. Was this what a married man sounded like?

No, he had met married men before, but none of them were like Wang Qinghe!

This guy must be thinking only about romancing his wife, right?

"I've settled my business, so I won't bother you anymore. But while I'm in the county these few days, if you have any trouble, just find me. As long as it's something within my power, like black market stuff." Yu Cheng smiled as he left the house.

Helping with black market matters was something he could do.

Other things, he wouldn't dare promise.

If there were any problems on this trip, the old man would beat him.

Who made him the least likable one?

Wang Qinghe gave the money to his wife.

Bai Xiuxiu skillfully counted the money.

"Xiuxiu, shall we have spicy stir-fried rabbit for dinner today?" Wang Qinghe asked gently.

"Whatever you say, everything you cook is delicious," Bai Xiuxiu replied, putting the money away. Now there was plenty of space in their storage, waiting for this business to succeed, which would bring a steady stream of income.

When the business couldn't continue, she and Wang Qinghe would still have confidence.

At least they wouldn't feel insecure when they finally met their relatives in the provincial capital.

Wang Qinghe prepared the meal while Bai Xiuxiu went inside to sew clothes for him. Once they dealt with the troublemakers from the Wang family, she would go to the supply store to buy fabric for the family's winter clothes.

After dinner, early the next morning, Wang Qinghe sent Bai Xiuxiu off to the village and took the two children to Xiao Zhang.

Chen Jinhua was always the first to arrive at the team in the village. Seeing Bai Xiuxiu, she called her over to sit down.

"Come rest for a bit. Starting tomorrow, it will just be the two of us working here. We're going to Shanghe Village later. Let me tell you, that old lady from the Ji family is no good. When we get there, don't get too close to her."

Thinking about how Miaomiao and Xiaohui looked when they returned yesterday, Chen Jinhua felt a headache coming on.

"Auntie, don't worry, I know what to do."

Bai Xiuxiu smiled reassuringly.

Soon, Miaomiao and Liu Xiaohui arrived.

Seeing them, Chen Jinhua gathered their things, and they headed to Shanghe Village.

Liu Xiaohui didn't need to come, but she came early to ensure everyone knew the way.

Joining them were Yang Chuanwen and Yang Chuanwu from the village.

These two were strong and reliable.

"When we get to Shanghe Village, don't let that old lady hit you," Liu Xiaohui warned.

Last night, she had gone to the Ji family as instructed, and after speaking to the old lady, she got furious.

If her husband hadn't been there, she would have been beaten again by that family.

Shanghe Village is not too far from Xiahe Village, and to get there, one has to pass through Zhonghe Village.

After walking for about half an hour, they finally arrived at the village.

At this time, almost everyone in the village was heading into the mountains.

They hoped to find some good things before the first snow of winter made it impossible to go out again.

The Ji family lived on the second street of the village.

It was the third house.

When Chen Jinhua and her companions arrived at the house, they saw an old lady with completely white hair sitting in the courtyard, watching a woman who looked to be around thirty washing clothes.

A small child was grinding cornmeal.

Seeing this, Chen Jinhua became angry.

She knocked on the gate unfriendly: "Is this the Ji family?"

Upon seeing someone approach, Grandma Ji's face immediately turned sour. "What now? It's you again? I ask you, will you ever stop? My own daughter-in-law—why should I let her remarry? What business is it of yours?"

"Grandma Ji, that's not how we see it. Times have changed. Your daughter-in-law, Xiao Hong, is an independent person. Since your son passed away, she has the right to remarry with her son. You're making trouble here, and we have to intervene.

Open the door quickly, or I'll report you for mistreating your daughter-in-law."

Chen Jinhua impatiently pushed the gate.

Mentioning the threat of being reported made Grandma Ji move.

Reluctantly, she opened the gate. "She doesn't want to remarry anymore. Don't believe me? Ask her yourself. If she doesn't want to, then you have no say in the matter."

Grandma Ji said this with a smug look on her face.

Xiao Hong, who was washing clothes, heard this and her eyes welled up with tears, unable to hold them back.

Seeing this, Chen Jinhua felt sorry for her. "Xiao Hong, I'm from the Women's Federation. Tell us what you really think. As long as it's your decision, your mother-in-law can't stop you."

Xiao Hong shook her head. "I don't want to remarry. Please... please tell Old Chen that this is how my life will be."

As she spoke, she grew more upset, crying in a way that didn't seem genuine.

Grandma Ji looked even more pleased. "See? You came all the way for nothing."

"Even if you promise not to remarry, your life won't improve much. Whatever promises this old lady makes, once we leave, she'll still treat you the same." Seeing Xiao Hong's state, Miao Miao became anxious.