Chapter 260

Chapter 260

"Got a girlfriend? Whose kid is it? Is she from our courtyard or one of your old classmates?" Qi Yingying was both delighted and concerned when she heard her son had a girlfriend, and she fired off questions one after another.

He Ming was also shocked. How could his brother have a girlfriend? He didn't even have one yet!

Mengmeng always treated him coldly whenever they met.

If getting a girlfriend meant his brother could buy a house, what about him?

Mengmeng wouldn't be happy either.

"It's Huihui's friend, named Xu Niandi. Her family lives in the west part of the city. She's two years younger than me and is a very quiet girl," He Cheng mentioned his future wife with satisfaction.

He was immediately attracted by her appearance.

Although her family's conditions were not good, his family's were much better.

In the future, she would have to follow his lead, and his parents could help find her a job. Their life together would be quite good.

"Huihui's friend?" Qi Yingying had a bad feeling about this.

Anyone associated with the He Youde family now seemed to her like a deliberate scheme by He Youde.

It wasn't that she was being petty, but the Mengmeng whom He Tian had brought He Ming to meet recently had given her a headache!

Ji Feng, whom Wei Wei liked, also had a connection with He Huihui.

Now, how did He Cheng end up with someone from their family too?

Was this even possible?

Qi Yingying felt there must be some conspiracy behind all this, but she couldn't see why anyone would go to such lengths to scheme against them.

Moreover, who you like can't be planned.

"Yes, she's Huihui's friend. Mom, you can't be too biased. I want to marry her and live outside. She doesn't have a job yet. If you can find a job for my future sister-in-law, can you help Niandi find one too?

Is that okay?"

He Cheng looked hopeful.

Qi Yingying's head started to ache at his request. How could the girl not have a job yet?

At least the older brother's wife had a job, even if she just wanted a transfer.

Did he think jobs were so easy to find? Did he think she was handing out jobs?

How could he bring home someone with such poor conditions?

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She was really losing her temper more often lately.

He Zhifei, who was eating beside her, couldn't swallow another bite. His expression turned dark, and if it weren't for his reluctance to waste food, he would have thrown his bowl at his son's head.

Looking at his son, who showed no ambition, He Zhifei asked coldly, "For years, we haven't taken care of your older brother. He hasn't eaten a single meal at our place, used a piece of cloth from us, or had us pay a cent for his education.

Now he has a job, and we're trying to get him a transfer within the rules. What's wrong with that?

Over the years, the money you've spent from us could have bought two houses!

Your job was arranged by your father, who begged and pleaded on your behalf.

What have you done?

I'm asking you, what have you done?

Your future sister-in-law has her own job, and a transfer is all she needs.

But you? You bring home a girlfriend without a job and expect me and your mother to find her one?

He Cheng, have you lost all your pride?

If you want us to give you what we've given your older brother, fine. Go away for twenty years, and come back to beg me after that."

"Old He! What are you doing?" Qi Yingying pulled at him, seeing him lash out at their son.

"What am I doing? Why don't you ask what your spoiled son is up to? I'm telling you right now, don't expect me to find any more jobs for you two good-for-nothings.

If you have the ability, find your own jobs. If you run into difficulties, we'll help as much as we can.

But if you can't do it, then don't open your mouths.

I've had enough of looking at you two!"

He Zhifei got up and walked away.

Qi Yingying looked embarrassed. Why was Old He acting like this?

They were his children...

What was he being so stubborn about?

"Mom, does Dad mean he won't take care of us anymore? Why did you even bring back that unlucky son? Our lives were already hard enough with just me and my brother.

Now it's even worse." He Ming complained, his face full of dissatisfaction.

Qi Yingying felt bitter inside.

What could she do? Wasn't it all for them?

And... after all, they were her children too; she couldn't help but worry about them.

"Finish your meal properly. If there's any good thing, I won't leave you out. But let me make one thing clear: when your older brother comes back, no one is to cause trouble, understand?

If you dare to bully him and drive him away, your father will kick you all out. Don't come crying to me then."

Qi Yingying warned the three children with a cold face.

But her gloomy mood wouldn't dissipate. Other families' children were all loving and caring towards each other, why were her own children so self-centered?

It was the same with the three at home, and even more so with the eldest who hadn't returned yet.

He Cheng thought that things couldn't go on like this; he needed to get married as soon as possible.

Otherwise, he would have even less of a share in the family's benefits.

"Mom, can I bring my fiancée home first? Let you see her, and then we can find a time to discuss things with her family. I want to marry Niandi as soon as possible.

I really like her."

He Cheng spoke sincerely and pleaded gently.

Qi Yingying's heart softened upon hearing his words.

He Cheng was the child she loved the most.

When the eldest went missing, she had been so heartbroken that she wished she could follow him. At that time, Old He was determined to achieve something, and she couldn't hold him back, so she helped him with everything.

Not until she was pregnant with He Cheng did her heart finally ease.

This child was like her savior.

Moreover, after He Cheng was born, everything went smoothly for Old He and her.

She always believed that this child was her lucky star. She had carefully raised He Cheng from a young age, hoping he would amount to something.

But everything turned out differently from what she had hoped!

Although He Cheng wasn't ambitious, she still cared for him the most.

Though she wasn't satisfied with the girl's background, He Cheng liked her.

Marriage was a matter between two people.

"Then pick a good day to bring her home. As long as you don't go overboard, your father won't interfere much with whom you marry." Qi Yingying agreed softly to her son's request.

He Cheng was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Really? Thank you, Mom! I'll go find her right away. Tomorrow, no! Tonight, I'll bring her over for a visit tonight."

With that, he rushed out.

"This child, really..." Qi Yingying smiled helplessly, thinking about the task of finding a place for the eldest, which made her heart heavy again.

The neighborhood committee became busier and more troublesome once winter arrived.

Bai Xiuxiu arrived early at the office, only to find it already bustling with activity.

Inside, six or seven people were waiting for them to mediate their disputes.

Xiao Tang hadn't arrived yet, and Xiao Song and Zhao Ming were already overwhelmed by the noise.

Seeing Bai Xiuxiu come in, Xiao Song looked like he had seen a savior.