Chapter 345

Chapter 345

I thought this kid had some sense, but it turns out he’s just as superficial.

Qinghe is his son. It was all because of He Tian’s dad that Qinghe was separated from the family for so long. Instead of helping his dad make amends, He Tian is upset because he can’t get anything out of Qinghe’s situation?

This won’t do.

“He Tian, I promised Qinghe that he could learn Traditional Chinese Medicine. That kid has been through so much, and he finally has a talent that I can’t let go to waste.

You…”

He Zhifei frowned, clearly displeased.

After all, He Tian grew up with He Zhifei, and seeing his uncle start to get upset, he quickly tried to smooth things over. “Uncle, I think you got the wrong idea. I was thinking of sending a gift to Qinghe.

It’s a good thing that he’s learning Traditional Chinese Medicine.

I’m gonna need him to help Mom with her health stuff, so I was thinking about what to give him.”

Hearing this, He Zhifei’s expression softened, and he seemed less upset. “Well, I’ll thank you on his behalf, but…”

“Dad, I’ll check with him tomorrow. I’ll go see Big Brother in the morning, and if he needs anything, I’ll have Tian send it over,” He Ming suddenly interjected.

He Tian almost lost his composure.

He was just being polite, of course, since there was no way his uncle would actually let him spend money. But with He Ming saying that, it looked like He Tian would actually have to spend some money.

"I think it's a good idea, let's do it this way." Qi Yingying's mood improved even more. My younger son looks even more pleasing to me today than He Cheng.

"Hey, He Cheng, how did the doctor say your wife is doing after the hospital visit today? With everything that's been going on, I hope it hasn't affected her too much." Qi Yingying showed concern for her daughter-in-law, Xu Niandi.

Although this wasn't her first grandchild, it was the first one she'll get to witness being born.

Moreover, it was born to her most beloved son.

Her eldest son’s two children weren’t close to her, and she couldn’t seem to connect with them either.

The grandchild in Xu Niandi's womb is the one she's really looking forward to.

"Nothing serious, the doctor just said my wife needs to take care of herself and eat well.

Mom, I remember you bought two pounds of brown sugar last month. Could you give some to my wife? And don't forget the eggs—she needs to stay well-nourished."

Qi Yingying was left speechless by this.

Her eldest son, who had just returned, was giving her a cold shoulder because he didn’t want his wife to do any work.

Her younger son, whom she had raised so carefully, was ready to hoard all the good stuff for his wife without thinking about anyone else.

And her third son... well, he’s still not married.

And her daughter, all she could think about was Ji Feng, as usual.

Was this her punishment for something she did in a past life?

"Mom..." He Cheng continued to plead with her.

"Fine, give it all to your wife." Qi Yingying agreed reluctantly.

He Zhifei usually didn't bother with such trivial matters.

If the family really liked it, they could always find a way to buy more brown sugar.

If not, substituting it with something else would be the same.

There are still people who can't even afford enough to eat; it's not like we should expect to have everything we want.

The second son's wife is pregnant and craving something nice, which is understandable.

After dinner, the He family members went back to their respective homes to rest.

This time, He Quan didn't go to bed right away; instead, he waited for his son.

Noticing his father hadn't gone to bed yet, He Zhifei knew something was on his mind.

"Dad, is something the matter? Do you need something? I'll have Yingying buy it for you tomorrow." He Zhifei helped him sit down.

After sitting down, He Quan just looked at his eldest son like this.

This made He Zhifei even more confused. "Dad?"

"Old boy, you're not paying attention to Xiao Tian at all anymore." He Quan sighed.

His sigh made He Zhifei pause. "What do you mean?"

"Xiao Tian wants to study with your eldest son. Why not let him join? It's not a big deal—whether one or two go, it's the same thing.

Dad knows you think your eldest son is more important.

But Xiao Tian... he's the most promising child in the old He family.

The more he learns, the more he can help our family improve in the future.

You can't sacrifice Xiao Tian's future just because of your eldest son.

He Quan felt upset thinking about how the newcomer was getting more attention from his eldest son than his own beloved grandson.

It seemed Youde was right after all.

He Zhifei wasn't expecting such a lecture.

Looking at his father, He Zhifei felt like his throat was choked up. "Dad... My son can also be promising. I can't neglect my own son for Xiao Tian's sake.

He Cheng and He Ming are not promising, that's fine, but my eldest son is a good child, and I have to consider him.

Does it really matter if Xiao Tian or Qinghe succeeds? They are both our family's children."

"How can it be the same? Xiao Tian was raised by you; isn't it more reliable if you raise him yourself?"

He Quan was so angry he patted the table.

"Dad, Qinghe is my and Yingying's own son. How can I not care for my own son and instead care for my brother's son? Besides, He Tian hasn't studied, but Qinghe has learned Traditional Chinese Medicine. Of course, I have to prioritize Qinghe."

"This matter is already decided."

Although He Zhifei didn’t dare to lose his temper, he felt upset.

Dad only cares about the third brother’s family.

No matter how much he tried to make amends, it didn’t help.

He Zhifei, who had briefly felt happy, returned to the study with a heavy heart.

At that moment, in a nearby alley.

Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe returned home, where the meals were already prepared.

Wei Pozi was feeding the two children while discussing family matters with them.

"With the Lunar New Year coming up, I’ll get the smoked lamb legs ready. Then, I’ll trade with a trustworthy neighbor for some frozen pears and persimmons. I’ve already found the fabric, and I’ll make each of you a new outfit."

"Mom, we’ll leave it to you. From now on, we’ll give you the grain and meat coupons, and you can decide what to buy for the family. By the way, Mom, what should we send to my sister this year?"

Bai Xiuxiu was thinking about her sister.

"Your sister’s doing a little better than you are. The things you and Qinghe sent last time were enough. We won’t send anything this year. We’ll discuss it after the new year. Your life with Qinghe is more important than anything else."

Wei Pozi had noticed how close her youngest daughter and son-in-law were. Whatever Xiuxiu said, Qinghe would follow, even if it meant helping her move things to someone else’s place.

While it’s great, she didn’t want her son-in-law to always be the one giving in.

After dinner, Wei Pozi sent the two of them back to their room and cleaned up with the kids.

After washing up, Wang Qinghe drew the curtains and listened to his wife chat about family matters. He didn’t kiss her until she had finished talking.

He took everything his wife said to heart.

The next morning, when they finally got up, He Ming came to visit.