Chapter 357

Chapter 357

"Uncle, you misunderstood. I’m willing to do this. I just hope Big Brother can also receive some compensation. After all, he lived in the village, and it was really tough for him.

I heard he didn’t get much schooling and might not even be able to recognize many characters.

Comparing him to us, it just makes me feel uneasy.

If things had been different, Big Brother wouldn’t be in this situation, knowing so little.

He Tian looked guilty, but his words kept reminding everyone of the village and the lack of education.

This only made He Zhifei feel worse.

He had been trying to avoid talking about how his eldest son didn’t get a proper education, but now it was being brought up again and again.

This time, He Zhifei snapped, 'What’s the big deal? You don’t need to always think about compensation. Qinghe is doing just fine. Even though he grew up in the village, he’s turned out well.

Look at him—how can you say he doesn’t know anything?

He’s even learned the fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is more accomplished than any of you.

As for schooling, if there’s a way, he can go back.

Who says you can’t go back to school as an adult?

Let’s stop bringing this up in the family.'

He Zhifei’s words made He Tian even more embarrassed.

Recently, Uncle had been favoring Wang Qinghe more and more, and He Tian felt his status slipping away bit by bit.

Even though he was being careful, Uncle still got upset.

It seemed that Dad’s suggestions didn’t work.

Uncle might not like children who didn’t do well in school, but... Wang Qinghe seemed to be very satisfactory in Uncle’s eyes.

If his own son had turned out well in Uncle’s eyes, then what use was he, the nephew?

He needed to think of another way.

By the way... when he was back in his hometown, those people from the Wang family didn’t seem to get along with him.

He Tian had an idea.

He lowered his head, pretending to reflect, his voice full of regret. 'It’s all my fault, I shouldn’t have said such things. I meant well, but I didn’t think it through.'

'Enough, let’s just leave this matter behind us, and forget about the watch,' He Zhifei didn’t want to hear any more.

'How can that be okay? I’m doing this voluntarily. Uncle, don’t worry, as soon as He Ming gets the ticket, I’ll definitely buy it.' He Tian said, while also thinking about whether he could ask Yu Cheng to say they didn’t have any.

This shouldn’t be difficult; just give Yu Cheng some money.

It’s just that... Yu Cheng, being such a scoundrel, might use this trivial matter to threaten him later.

Besides, he rarely dealt with those good-for-nothing troublemakers.

He Tian began to weigh his options again.

Qi Yingying was pleased to see that the matter had been settled.

Especially when she saw that her husband had developed a dislike for He Tian, she felt an immense sense of relief.

Even though things had been chaotic at home lately, as long as this benefited her and the children in the long run, it was worth it.

"Qinghe, go and learn from my friend. Don't worry, whatever you need, I'll ask him, and I'll make sure you have everything. I won't let you go without like before."

He Zhifei brought up the topic of Wang Qinghe learning Traditional Chinese Medicine.

He Tian’s words not only pissed him off but also brought back painful memories of how much his eldest son had suffered in the past.

Whenever he thought about his eldest son being treated like a slave since childhood, his heart ached.

His son was being worked to the bone in the countryside, while he was raising his brother’s son, the culprit’s child, in the provincial city.

And now, he was letting it go because he couldn’t bring himself to confront the issue, all for the sake of family ties and saving face.

He hadn’t addressed his eldest son’s feelings of injustice at all.

He Ming’s words that day weren’t wrong... He really shouldn’t have done that.

Wang Qinghe couldn’t read his father’s thoughts, but the look in his eyes told him enough.

As for his biological father’s feelings, Wang Qinghe’s attitude remained unchanged.

He felt guilty, but if faced with the same choice again, he would still prioritize his brother and nephew over his long-lost son.

That was the cold, hard truth.

With that in mind, Wang Qinghe smiled and said, "Thank you."

"You child... why are you being so polite? I'm your father. If you need something, I'll prepare it for you. Is a thank you really necessary?"

He Zhifei sighed helplessly.

Wang Qinghe didn’t respond, putting on a moved expression, but remained silent.

Seeing him like this only made He Zhifei feel even more conflicted.

His son seemed touched but remained silent, which only deepened He Zhifei’s frustration.

As long as he continued to be good to this child, things would eventually get better.

Bai Xiuxiu sat beside her husband, quietly observing the dynamics within the family. The one who understood this family best was surprisingly He Ming.

It was hard to believe.

After finishing up, He Ming got ready to leave. "Dad, I'll go see Elder Brother Yu Cheng now, so we have a better chance."

He was about to head out.

"Eat first, then go. When did you become so proactive about family matters?" He Zhifei was pleased with his younger son's change in attitude.

Hearing this, He Ming couldn’t help but sigh inside.

He feared that if he didn’t act quickly, this family would fall apart!

By then, all the family's belongings would be taken to Ji Feng's family by He Wei, and the rest would be divided up by his second brother.

By the time it got to him, there would be nothing left.

His parents' reputation might even be ruined by these unruly people!

How could he sit back and do nothing?!

He Ming only sighed without speaking, looking all grown-up, which left He Zhifei completely confused.

What’s gotten into him?

"Dad, I’d better go now, I won’t eat." He Ming was about to leave; he was afraid that He Tian would get there first and smooth things over.

What wouldn’t He Tian do?

"You should eat first," Wang Qinghe also advised.

If He Ming went to see Yu Cheng first, wouldn’t He Tian lose his chance? He wanted to expose He Tian’s hypocrisy.

He wanted to leave He Youde’s family with nothing, forcing them into a corner.

He Ming was taken aback. Why was even Big Brother telling him to eat at home first?

Didn’t he know what kind of person He Tian was?

But He Ming sat down anyway; he was hungry too.

If no one else was rushing, why should he?

After dinner, He Ming went out.

Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu also headed home.

Qi Yingying, in a good mood today, discussed something with her husband: "Old He, if this thing works out, how about we find a job for He Ming?

This kid is really growing up; it’s all thanks to your good guidance."

Among these children, apart from the eldest, the one He Zhifei was most satisfied with was He Ming.

At this suggestion, He Zhifei was tempted: "I wonder if He Ming can go to the factory where the eldest is now."

"No, that factory is too exhausting. Why should..." Qi Yingying immediately regretted her words as soon as she said half of it.

He Zhifei’s face darkened: "What? If our eldest can go, why can’t He Ming? There are so many people in that factory. How come no one else complains about being tired?

What makes He Ming any different?

If he gets the chance, it’ll be his luck!"