Chapter 249

Chapter 249

He Zhifei was an extremely filial person. The moment he heard He Quan coughing, he hurried over with concern: "Dad, what's wrong? Where does it hurt? Why don't we go to the hospital and have a look?"

He Zhifei’s face was full of worry.

He Quan coughed heavily a few times, slightly out of breath. After drinking some tea, he shook his head in refusal: "No need. I'm just an old man with a body full of ailments. Even if I go to the hospital, it won’t make much difference. Zhifei, Dad has been thinking, how many good years do I have left?

I just want to be closer to you.

But your home… your wife and you might find it inconvenient for an old man like me to come over."

He Quan spoke hesitantly.

Listening to this, He Zhifei felt even more guilty: "Dad, what are you talking about? This is your home too. I’ve wanted you to live with us for years so that Yingying and I can take better care of you. But you always refused, saying you wanted to stay in the old house because it’s more comfortable.

That’s why I didn’t insist.

In recent years, your health has declined, and I’m not at ease leaving you alone.

Why don’t you move in with us?"

The thought of being able to take care of his father brought He Zhifei a sense of relief.

Since he returned and Mom passed away, there had always been a distance between him and his father, as if his father blamed him for putting all the pressure on He Youde and neglecting them.

He tried to make up for it, but with little success.

Now, his father was finally willing.

When Qi Yingying heard that the old man was coming, she almost choked.

She had finally managed to get rid of the He Youde family, and now the old man was planning to move in? What was he trying to do? Was he just trying to make her life harder?

Qi Yingying was furious, but she couldn’t treat her father-in-law the same way she treated the others. Old He was the most filial, and if she drove him away, there would surely be a big fuss.

And it would be embarrassing if it got out.

He Quan glanced at his daughter-in-law, a cold smile in his heart.

Did they really think that by driving He Youde’s family away, they wouldn’t come back?

Dream on.

Thinking about this, He Quan continued to complain to his eldest son: "Zhifei, Dad wants to come, but I’m also worried about Youde. If you don’t let him into this house, during holidays, Dad will have to run back and forth to see both of you.

This family…"

Seeing his father’s sad expression, He Zhifei became even more hesitant.

He looked at Qi Yingying and steeled himself: "Yingying, from now on, Dad will live with us. During holidays, we should let Youde come over a few times. Otherwise, what kind of family would we be? I’ve made up my mind; we can’t make Dad sad.

The elderly are already so old; you can’t push them away."

He Zhifei’s attitude was firm.

Qi Yingying cursed inwardly but knew her husband’s temperament.

Old He had been feeling guilty for years—guilty towards his father, his younger brother, and his son.

He was meticulous at work, never greedy or lazy.

But at home, these feelings of guilt had caused her and their three children a lot of suffering.

Still, she loved this family.

So, she could only endure it.

"Alright, but only during holidays, no other times! Old He, we still need to go find our son and bring him back. If he comes back and sees the person who made him suffer for so many years walking in and out of our home freely,

Can you imagine how he would feel?"

Qi Yingying played the emotional card.

Thinking of his long-lost son, He Zhifei nodded: "Alright, let’s do it this way. Youde, start packing your things right now. This house won’t accommodate you anymore. Dad, I’ll send someone later to help you move your things. From now on, you’ll live here.

When I bring my eldest son back, he has a wife, and we’ll have his wife take care of our family.

When you’re free, you can play with your great-grandchildren."

He Zhifei had already planned far ahead.

He Quan was also quite looking forward to this life.

Although he would be living with his son, one reason was to make life difficult for his daughter-in-law, and the other was to provide a place for his younger son’s family.

But he truly wanted to see his great-grandchildren.

Hearing all this, He Huihui realized she still couldn’t stay.

She was completely stunned and tried to seek help from He Wei, her eyes full of pleading.

He Wei saw He Huihui’s gaze but didn’t want to get involved. She simply turned her head away, inwardly delighted.

Let He Huihui keep up her act of being so understanding, making her seem so capricious.

After that, Ji Feng saw He Huihui less often and knew she was doing better than He Huihui.

Moreover, many people in the courtyard thought He Huihui was nice. They all lived in the same courtyard, and her mother had even talked to her about it, saying someone had inquired about He Huihui's affairs.

How could that be allowed?

He Huihui had been at her house since childhood, always looking pitiful, taking away things that belonged to her—her clothes, her dolls, and even her candies.

Clearly, He Huihui had taken everything, yet she acted as if none of it was her doing.

She hated He Huihui so much!

This life, He Huihui would never be better off than her.

Qi Yingying almost laughed out loud at the thought of not having to see He Huihui around the house anymore.

Seeing that her plea for help was ineffective, He Huihui could only endure it and went with her parents to pack their things.

Just as they finished packing and were about to leave,

Coincidentally, Ji Feng arrived at the door.

With him was his grandmother, the old lady of the Ji family.

The old lady looked very dignified.

As soon as these two entered, Qi Yingying's face changed.

But one doesn't hit a smiling face, and living in the same courtyard meant seeing each other often; no one could just drive them away.

Qi Yingying could only force a smile.

Seeing the family carrying their belongings, the old lady smiled and asked, "Am I here at an inconvenient time? What's going on here?"

"Oh, Uncle He's younger brother's family is moving back to their own place, and they're just finishing up. Aunt Ji, please come in and sit down. Is Ji Feng home today? It's quite rare to see him around; he's usually out and about."

Qi Yingying mocked Ji Feng's irresponsibility.

The old lady was a bit unhappy inside; this was her precious grandson!

But thinking of the purpose of her visit, the old lady came in and sat down. Just as she was about to call her grandson, she noticed he was staring blankly at the young girl among the family who was about to leave.

Wasn't that the daughter of Little He's younger brother?

What was this boy looking at!

"Xiaofeng, don't just stand there, you're delaying their departure. Come, we have important matters to discuss. Didn't you beg your grandmother to come talk to Uncle He and Aunt Qi about your marriage to He Wei?

If you keep spacing out, I won't help you anymore."

The old lady chuckled and threatened her grandson, while also informing the family of her purpose.