Chapter 155

Chapter 155

"No, no." Mentioning the two children, Xiao Zhang's face lit up with a smile.

"Both Qinghe and Yueyue have been very well-behaved. I haven't had anything to do these days, and they've been quiet and peaceful with me, which is perfect."

Xiao Zhang looked at the two children, feeling envious. If only his future children would be this well-behaved when he got married.

But finding a wife was not easy for him. He didn't look favorably on ordinary families, and good families thought he lacked a proper job.

The black market business couldn't be casually mentioned either.

So everyone knew he had some money, but no one considered him reliable enough to introduce their own children to him.

"I'll need you to take care of Qinghe and Yueyue for a few more days until things are settled, and then I'll come back to pick them up.

This time..."

Wang Qinghe frowned.

"Brother Wang, don't thank me. Let's not be too formal; if I ever need your help in the future, I'll definitely ask."

Seeing that Wang Qinghe was about to express gratitude, Xiao Zhang quickly stopped him.

He finished his sugary water. "Brother Wang, Sister-in-law, I still have something to do for Brother Yu. Just bring the kids to me tomorrow morning."

With that, he left.

Wang Qinghe put the two children down and prepared to make dinner.

"Qinghe, Xiao Zhang has really helped us a lot this time," Bai Xiuxiu said as she put away the clothes and sat next to her husband.

Wang Qinghe wasn't troubled by it; he understood what Xiao Zhang meant.

"Don't worry. When the time comes, I'll help Xiao Zhang with whatever he needs. You don't have to be afraid; I'm here."

Wang Qinghe comforted his wife.

Bai Xiuxiu grew more worried. "Will it be dangerous?"

"No, this time, they might even benefit from it." Wang Qinghe thought about his plans and looked at Xiuxiu.

He hugged her. "From now on, I won't let you worry anymore."

"What's all this talk? Go cook, I'm hungry."

Bai Xiuxiu smiled and urged him.

At the Wang household.

After dinner, they divided the money Zhou Jiaojiao had brought back.

Zhou Jiaojiao felt depressed looking at the family, especially after hearing the news from Brother Hu.

"Mom and Dad, I asked Brother Hu to inquire about the move of Big Brother and his family. It turns out, one of his relatives saw them moving.

They moved to the county and used the compensation money to secretly buy a house there.

They probably bought jobs too?

Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to stay long without a work unit."

Zhou Jiaojiao barely controlled her anger as she relayed the information.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Guifen exploded first. "What? How dare they? Do they still have any money?

If they don't have any money..."

Zhao Guifen was about to say that kidnapping would be useless if they had no money, but she quickly realized she shouldn't say it aloud and closed her mouth.

Zhou Jiaojiao knew the plan of the old couple, which was why she mentioned it.

If they had no money, they would kidnap them and demand both money and people.

Once they got the money, they would sell the people.

Most importantly, if they had jobs, they could get those jobs too.

She and Wang Qingqi could live in the house.

Wang Shoucheng furrowed his brow but soon figured it out.

"The eldest couple has drained our whole family's blood to live well themselves.

That's outrageous! Too outrageous!

Jiaojiao, ask that person named Hu to find out where they live now and what kind of work they're doing."

Wang Shoucheng had a plan: give the job to the third or fourth son, and see who among the second and fifth son's families could live in the house.

"Don't worry, Dad, I've already asked someone to find out." Zhou Jiaojiao was full of anticipation. What could Bai Xiuxiu do to her?

These things still need to return to her hands!

The three days did not pass quickly.

The whole family at Old Wang's place was both tormented and hopeful.

Bai Xiuxiu and Chen Jinhua made repeated trips to Shanghe Village for Xiao Hong's sake.

Midday.

Chen Jinhua led Bai Xiuxiu and the two Yang brothers back to Shanghe Village again.

"This time, we must get through to them; we've been here for three consecutive days. Old Lady Ji is really something..."

This was the first time Chen Jinhua had encountered such a headache-inducing old lady.

She had almost agreed before, but then she insisted on one hundred yuan.

Even if Xiao Hong were to give money, it would be to her own family.

However, her family was far away and there wasn't anyone left.

Old Lady Ji shouldn't be asking for this money.

Arriving at the Ji household again, Old Lady Ji was sweeping the courtyard. Seeing them approach, she immediately put on a cold face. "What? Have you brought the money?"

"No, but we discussed it with Xiao Hong. Since you don't agree to her marriage, then she won't marry."

Bai Xiuxiu looked at Old Lady Ji and said with a smile.

"What?" Old Lady Ji was stunned. Was this real or fake?

If she doesn't marry, they could continue working for the family.

That would be good too.

After all, they didn't eat much, and once her son grew up, she could marry her off again and get several dozen yuan.

Old Lady Ji had her calculations well thought out.

Seeing her expression, Bai Xiuxiu guessed her intentions and mercilessly shattered her fantasy.

"The life Xiao Hong has lived in your home makes the brigade very concerned about living together. Logically, if you don't want her to marry, that's fine.

Just separate households. Her husband worked hard when he was at your place. The brigade has records of how many work points he earned over the years.

We can find those records.

You should allocate a house and money to her.

Oh, and this year's grain..."

The more Bai Xiuxiu spoke, the darker Old Lady Ji's face became.

"No way, absolutely not! She's just a woman, why should she share anything with us?" Old Lady Ji panicked.

"She's a woman, but she's also your son's wife. The things your son left behind, she certainly has the right to share."

Bai Xiuxiu looked at the anxious old lady, even more composed.

"Tsk! She's an outsider, does she deserve it?" The old lady puffed up with anger, as if she would hit Xiao Hong if she were there.

"Then why do you care about her marriage if she's an outsider? Do you deserve it?" Bai Xiuxiu countered.

Old Lady Ji was like a fish out of water, unable to utter a single word.

Chen Jinhua wanted to applaud Bai Xiuxiu and coughed twice. "I say, Sister-in-law Ji, what's your decision?

Either you divide the property and separate households, and we'll handle it from our end.

Or let her remarry, and the other family will take care of her, and we'll arrange it."

Old Lady Ji felt like she had swallowed a fly and finally managed to say, "I'll discuss it with my family."

"Let's go." Chen Jinhua felt the matter was settled and looked at Bai Xiuxiu with even greater approval.

Indeed, she hadn't misjudged her.

As they walked back, Chen Jinhua felt nervous. "Xiuxiu, today is the day we set..."