Chapter 375

Chapter 375

If it were that easy to learn, they would have found a suitable apprentice a long time ago.

It’s just to fill the quota.

None of the elder brother’s kids come close to Xiao Tian in terms of accomplishments.

He Zhifei had heard He Quan’s biased reasoning many times before. However, back then, he also thought it made sense. The younger brother’s son was more successful, so giving his nephew a bit more support seemed like the right thing to do. After all, they’re both Hes. If Xiao Tian did well, wouldn’t he also take care of the other children in the family?

He and Yingying couldn’t stay with the child forever; they had to plan for his future.

But… hearing these words today made them sound particularly harsh.

The elder brother is way smarter than Xiao Tian. If it weren’t for He Youde, Qinghe would be even more successful by now.

But now, Dad was telling him to be nice to He Youde’s kid.

What about his own kid? Is he just out of luck?

He Quan went on and on, talking until his mouth was dry before he finally stopped.

"Zhifei, what I’m telling you is not because I’m biased toward your younger brother. I’m doing this for your own good. And for the good of your unaccomplished children. Just think about it..."

"Dad, why didn’t you ask about the result of my son’s apprenticeship when you came out? Why aren’t you concerned about him? He’s your grandson too," He Zhifei asked coldly.

"What’s the point of asking? I’m not trying to belittle him, but someone who hasn’t received a good education from a young age, no matter how capable, can only go so far. What kind of miracle could happen? If he were really that amazing, would Old Wang’s family have not cultivated him?

If he had been properly cultivated, wouldn’t Old Wang’s family benefit more in the future?

Think about it, you were just setting him up for embarrassment by sending him there.

I didn’t ask because I didn’t want you to feel awkward."

He Quan spoke with such confidence, which wasn’t entirely blind. Mainly because if it had been successful, the elder brother should have been very happy.

There’s no way he would look so bitter and speak ill of Xiao Tian.

It was obvious that it had failed. Mentioning Xiao Tian, he was also jealous of Youde.

"My son has been accepted as an apprentice by the old master, Zhou Jieshu," He Zhifei didn’t want to listen anymore. In Dad’s heart, only the children of the beloved younger son could be accomplished.

How could anyone else be?

And… in these words, he also realized something.

That Old Wang’s family, they couldn’t have missed how smart Qinghe was. They knew, yet they still made him work for them at home.

They just wanted to use Qinghe as a worker, exploiting him until he was worn out.

Suddenly, he felt even more disgusted with He Youde and the Old Wang family.

"What is possible?"

He Quan couldn’t believe what he had just heard.

"Zhifei, are you joking?"

He Quan's tone became urgent.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yingying beside him was overjoyed, and indeed, she hadn't guessed wrong!

"I'm serious. My son has only been studying with the barefoot doctor in their village for a short time, but he's already read many books. He can answer every question the doctor asks.

He's a genius. The old master was so pleased, he took my son as his disciple.

Dad, you used to say that He Tian is the only promising child in the family, which is why you told me to treat him well. Now that my son has shown promise, shouldn't the family start treating him better?"

He Zhifei really hoped for some fairness.

He Quan felt like this was a dream, and then felt a deep sense of unfairness.

How could Zhifei's kid be so smart after growing up in the countryside? After all the effort Youde’s child has put in over the years, how can he still not measure up to someone who’s only been at it for a few months?

It’s really tough for Youde and Xiao Tian.

He Quan's voice trembled slightly, filled with anger.

"Your eldest son is promising, so shouldn't he take care of the others more? Is it fair to the other children if he's the only one doing well?" He Quan was practically speaking against his conscience, completely overwhelmed by anger.

This outrageous statement left He Ming, who had been watching the drama unfold, dumbfounded. "Grandpa, did you hear what you just said? Does that even make sense?"

"What do you know? Your dad owes your third uncle. If Xiao Tian wasn't promising, your third uncle’s family would never be as well off as yours. I help your third uncle and He Tian so both families can live well. Otherwise, when I’m gone, who will look after your third uncle’s family?"

He Quan was already beside himself with anger, staggering as if he might faint from rage at any moment.

"Zhifei, aren't you going to do something about your son?"

He shouted at He Zhifei.

He Zhifei frowned. Although he was disappointed, it was unacceptable for his son to speak that way.

"He Ming, how can you speak to your grandfather like that? Apologize to him right now and go back to sleep." He Zhifei immediately scolded He Ming.

He Ming couldn't believe his ears. "What do I have to apologize for?"

With that, he went back to sleep.

Now he understood why his dad sometimes acted so unreasonably—he had learned it all from his grandfather!

Grandpa was one of a kind.

Seeing her son scolded back into the room, Qi Yingying was furious.

"Old He, did you hear what Dad said? Don’t think sending your son back to his room makes everything okay. Tell me, what are we going to do next? Are we just going to keep supporting He Tian and He Huihui like this?"

Qi Yingying questioned her husband.

This was a good opportunity. If handled well, maybe Youde’s two children and her biased old father-in-law would all be sent packing.

"Don't say anymore."

He Zhifei didn’t want to hear his wife stirring up trouble right now. He looked at the old man disappointedly. "Dad, are you saying that because my son has promise, he has to help the third brother’s son? If the third brother’s son has promise, our whole family has to help him?

Do I even count as your son?"

He Zhifei finally asked the question that had been bothering him for a long time.

If they're all my biological kids, even if I was away building my future, it shouldn't have come to this…

"What? You think being my son is a burden?" He Quan snorted coldly.

"Look, you can't just turn your back on He Tian. Whatever your own son gets, He Tian should get the same. If you don't do this, I'll kill myself right here," He Quan stared at his son, completely dropping all pretenses of family harmony.

Before, he tried to keep the peace, but now… if he doesn't stand up for them, no one will care about Youde and Xiao Tian anymore.

"Dad, this is ridiculous! Youde and his wife are still alive. Why should my husband and I be responsible for raising their kid?" Qi Yingying was truly frustrated. She had never met such a demanding father-in-law.

"Yingying, let's not argue about this."

He Zhifei frowned, beginning to weigh the pros and cons in his mind.

Qinghe is much more successful than He Tian, and he's my biological son. Youde's family was a lost cause, and it was clear they were going to be ingrates.

And He Tian…

But he couldn't really let his father die.

Thinking this, He Zhifei made a decision. "Dad, I won't chase them away. But from now on, they’ll have to pay their own way. We’re not supporting them anymore. As for He Tian, he’ll have to rely on his own abilities. I don’t have much left, just a few connections to help my own son."