Chapter 376

Chapter 376

"Dad! Are you really okay with pushing me to my breaking point? You always talk about how filial you are, but now you're driving me to death... Is this how you show filial piety?

I really should let everyone in our neighborhood hear this!"

He Quan shouted loudly, wishing the neighbors could hear him.

His oldest son was really heartless. He...

He Zhifei had been so angry that he had now calmed down significantly.

Seeing his father, who had dropped all pretenses, He Zhifei felt not only sad but also resentful. "Dad, if you die because of this, I’ll take it as you dying for the sake of Uncle Youde’s family.

If you die for Uncle Youde’s family, I will definitely hate them.

From now on, there's no need for our families to maintain any relations. And I’ll also file a lawsuit over the fact that they kidnapped my son."

"You... You're threatening me? I'm your father!"

He Quan found it hard to believe that his son had changed so much after just one trip.

In the past, Zhifei wouldn't dare to defy him even if he frowned, and he always tried not to disappoint him. But now...

How had things changed so quickly?

"You know you’re my dad, don’t you? Why didn’t you consider your favoritism toward Youde? That’s final. He Ming, go call He Tian and Huihui out." He Zhifei had no intention of discussing it further; he was just informing them now.

He didn’t want to be manipulated by them again.

Seeing that his son was determined not to continue taking care of Youde's children, He Quan realized things had gone wrong.

His attempt to support Xiao Tian had failed, and it had even harmed the two children.

"Zhifei, you're still the eldest brother, after all... You..."

He Quan tried to play the emotional card.

"Dad, I’ve understood your words very clearly. I’m the eldest brother, but isn’t Youde also an uncle? I don’t ask him to treat my son well, but at least he shouldn't be a hindrance, right? Having He Tian live here feels like a knife in my oldest son’s back.

I’ve already shown restraint by not kicking them out.

I’m just asking them to pay some living expenses each month so that my son won’t think that I only care about the third brother’s two children.

They’ll understand this small matter."

He Zhifei’s tone softened a bit.

Realizing that there was no room for negotiation, and having said many impulsive things that had hurt his oldest son, He Quan didn't dare to say more.

He had been too hasty earlier.

After saying so many things he shouldn’t have in a fit of anger, he now had to figure out how to fix the situation.

He couldn’t afford to lose his relationship with his eldest son, as he still needed to rely on him for many things.

Thinking this, He Quan sat down.

In front of the whole family, He Quan couldn't hold back his tears and said, "Son, it's really not that I'm biased toward Youde. It's just that you've received much more than he has. You're a few years older, and you got to enjoy the good times in our family. But by the time Youde grew up, all he knew were the tough times.

The year you fell seriously ill, Youde went to dig some medicinal herbs to cure you, and he almost lost his legs in the process.

Another year, when you and Youde went fishing, you fell into the water. He tried to save you and almost drowned.

When you left to make your own way, he stayed behind to take care of things.

You..."

With each thing He Quan mentioned, He Zhifei's expression darkened a little more.

How could he not remember those past events?

Qi Yingying, who had been quite happy, thought they might be able to drive that family out today.

But they hadn't been driven out.

At least Old He had decided they should contribute to the household expenses. However, her father-in-law's outburst tonight meant there would be a rift in Old He's heart from now on.

She didn’t even get a chance to celebrate before things started going wrong.

Her father-in-law was pulling at everyone’s heartstrings again, and it always worked.

Clearly, it was working again.

Qi Yingying saw that her husband wasn't saying anything, as if he was deep in thought, and she knew it was hopeless again.

"Old He, Youde has been good to you. But our son is innocent too. Even if we both compromise, shouldn't Youde's family also take a step back?" Qi Yingying thought she should still give it a try.

Just in case!

Under normal circumstances, He Zhifei would have compromised, since Youde had indeed done a lot for him in the past.

As his older brother, he should take care of his younger brother more.

But not now.

This involved his own children. His eldest son would definitely become successful, and when he did, he could help take care of the other children in the family.

He trusted his own kids more than his brother’s.

If he had been able to guide them properly years ago, he wouldn’t be in such a passive situation now. But he hadn’t known how to guide them, and now he needed to minimize the damage.

He Zhifei didn’t hesitate and said, "Dad, no matter how much gratitude I owe, I've repaid it over the years. No matter what happens this time, I can't let Qinghe down again. Youde has let me down this time, and as you said, our family should focus on nurturing the successful child.

Whoever's child is successful should be the one we nurture.

My son is successful, and I don't need Youde to help me raise him, nor do I need your help.

I just don't want our father-son relationship to grow colder.

Is that asking too much?"

"They don’t have much money, and you still expect them to pay for their living expenses!" He Quan sighed.

"Dad, they both work, and their salaries are enough to cover the family’s expenses each month. Over the years, they’ve also saved a fair amount. If they feel resentful about paying for their living expenses, they can always move back to their own place."

We're not asking for their money.

Qi Yingying smiled and handed the fruit platter to her father-in-law. She was eager for He Tian and He Huihui to leave.

He Tian and He Huihui had just been called out of the room and heard this conversation.

He Huihui was only feeling down before, but now she was completely confused.

What's happening? Didn't they just send her and her brother back to the room? Was that not enough? Now they want us to pay rent?

Why should we have to pay?!

Uncle's family never asked for money from them before. This was something their father had earned for them.

Dad always said he did a lot for Uncle, so this was something they deserved.

"Oh, look who’s here—Huihui and He Tian!" Qi Yingying happily called them over.

The two had no choice but to go over.

He Zhifei looked at his nephew and niece and still didn't change his mind. "He Tian, Huihui, you two came out just in time. Come over here. We're talking about you two. Don’t just stand around."

He Zhifei looked at his nephew and niece and still didn't change his mind. "He Tian, Huihui, it’s actually not right for me to ask you for rent while you’re staying here. After all, we’re family...

However, you both know what your father did to my eldest son.

If I don’t ask for rent, my son might feel like I’m favoring you.

He might think I’m too close to you and that I haven’t changed how I treat your dad. He’ll think I’m not taking him seriously."