Chapter 256

Chapter 256

He Zhifei looked at his wife. Over the years, he had not been much involved in managing the family finances; it was all up to her. Her attitude about the house made him a bit puzzled.

Could it be that she spent all the money without his knowledge?

That couldn't be, right?

His and Yingying's salaries were not low, even though those three wastrels at home were still living off their parents. It shouldn't have come to this, should it?

Qi Yingying felt as if she had been hit over the head with a stick when he asked.

Right!

There wasn't much money left at home. If they bought a house, there wouldn't be enough for anything else.

Especially with He Ming and He Cheng getting married, and Wei Wei.

Qi Yingying regretted even more bringing the eldest son back!

"Is our money really gone? We should have saved quite a bit over the years. Yingying, you..." He Zhifei was somewhat shocked, though it wasn't good to talk about family matters outside.

But now, he was really starting to lose his composure.

Qi Yingying was flustered but quickly regained her confidence: "How much could there be? Over the years, you've helped your brother's family, your sister's family, and we have children to take care of too.

Our salaries support how many people?

Look at how well your brother is doing?

Better than us.

He Zhifei, I'm here to live with you, not to print money.

No matter how much we earn, it can't keep up with how much we spend.

And now you want to buy a house for the eldest..."

Qi Yingying felt sad just thinking about it, but she also found a new reason not to buy the house.

He Zhifei's face darkened. Although he felt something was off, he hadn't managed the household for years and wasn't sure exactly how much he had contributed to his brother's family.

So he couldn't really argue back.

But he had given his word, and he had to keep it.

"You don't need to tell me these things. The eldest must have his house. If necessary, I'll borrow from my colleagues." He Zhifei didn't want to hear about the money anymore.

"Are you crazy? Isn't that embarrassing enough?" Qi Yingying couldn't believe how determined he was to buy a house for the eldest.

Does the eldest deserve it?

"How much do we need to buy a house for the eldest?" He Zhifei didn't want to listen to her twisted logic.

"Not much, but it will drain our savings. Just for the eldest, what about the other children?" Qi Yingying asked, feeling wronged.

"We're still working, aren't we? Besides, the others should start supporting themselves.

I've already supported them through school. Why can't they even get into a factory?

Who do they blame?

If any factories recruit this year, let them try on their own. If they fail again, they can all leave this house."

He Zhifei's expression was stern, and his resolve was firm.

This year, He Cheng, He Ming, and He Wei had each taken turns making him lose face.

He had thought about it and realized that he had made mistakes in educating them.

He shouldn't have been so lenient with these children.

Qi Yingying was stunned. She had originally thought that bringing the eldest back would help the other three find jobs and gain some benefits.

To avoid He Youde's family taking advantage of them.

But now, it had backfired.

"Old He, let's wait a bit longer. Don't be too impulsive," Qi Yingying dared not mention not buying the house anymore and hurriedly tried to persuade him not to kick the children out.

If they really left, they would starve to death.

"The train is here, let's go back. We still have several transfers to make," He Zhifei calculated the time. They should arrive home just in time for his meeting.

Fortunately, it didn't affect his work.

Qi Yingying hurriedly followed him onto the train.

As soon as they got off the train, He Zhifei rushed to work.

Qi Yingying returned home with a heavy heart.

The moment she entered the house, she saw her daughter sitting on the sofa, crying.

Seeing her mother, He Wei, emotionally charged, threw the teacup at her side: "Get out! I don't want to see you! It's all your fault. If it weren't for you, Ji Feng and I wouldn't have broken up.

I hate you, I hate all of you!"

Qi Yingying was hit directly as soon as she entered the room.

Her head instantly turned red.

She winced in pain, her temper already flaring, and now it exploded: "You still dare to mention that little tyrant? I’m telling you, either you’re not my daughter, or you cut ties with him right now!"

"Break up with him?"

"It’s for the best. If he didn’t break up, I’d have to go and make a scene at his house!"

"Do you even see yourself now? For that man, what have you become?"

"You even dared to hit your mother, is there anything you won’t do?"

"Do you know how much I’ve struggled for you two? How hard I’ve worked?"

Qi Yingying grew more agitated as she spoke. If it weren’t for these children, would she have been humiliated by her eldest son in the county?

Even Old He no longer trusted her.

What sin had she committed!

He Wei remained silent, feeling guilty that the teacup really did hit her mother.

But she didn’t want to apologize.

Thinking of Ji Feng’s cold demeanor when he broke up with her, she felt a deep discomfort.

It wasn’t her fault.

He Wei lowered her head and began to cry. Seeing her daughter’s silence, Qi Yingying put down the things she was holding.

With a stern face, she said, "Don’t cry to me. I’m telling you, before long, your father will bring your elder brother back. He’s going to find jobs for your elder brother and sister-in-law, and buy them a house."

"Based on what?"

He Wei couldn’t believe it. She was their daughter; why should they buy a house for someone who just returned?

And who knew if that person was even their son?

"Based on what?" Qi Yingying sneered.

"Because none of you are capable. Since you’re not capable, the capable ones will step in.

I’ll be honest with you, I’ve tried to fight for you. I originally wanted him to give the job to you and He Cheng. But unfortunately, your elder brother is smarter.

He said he won’t come until he sees the job transfer.

So, we’ll have to consider your sister-in-law instead.

He Wei, I’ve done enough for you.

If you keep causing trouble over that man, I won’t care about you anymore.

You’ll regret it."

Qi Yingying impatiently explained her plans.

She had already bared her heart and soul for this daughter.

Although He Wei had been causing trouble over Ji Feng recently, she still had some sense. Hearing her mother’s words, she knew her mother was truly angry.

And...

She was very clear that if she didn’t get this job, what she would face.

She had seen the factory exams, so many people, but only a few were accepted.

If she failed, she would be mocked by everyone in the compound.

Besides, she was her father’s daughter; why should she work in a factory?

Even if she wasn’t like He Tian, at least, at least she shouldn’t be worse than He Huihui.