Chapter 476

Chapter 476

"Not gonna stay for dinner?" Wei Pozi was surprised to see He Ming leaving since she had already set aside a portion for him.

"Nah, I gotta rush home," He Ming said, immediately running out.

He had to hurry home to tell his family about it ASAP, before He Tian pulls a stunt like their third uncle.

"He Ming, maybe you should swing by He Tian's place," Wang Qinghe gently reminded.

"What's with this kid, running like the wind?" Wei Pozi chuckled, seeing He Ming almost wishing he had extra legs to run faster.

"Probably fretting about his folks," Wang Qinghe said slowly, his tone as usual, revealing no emotion.

"Mom, let's get our stuff packed for the county in the next couple of days. Once Qinghe gets the hang of the new factory, we can head back," Bai Xiuxiu shifted the conversation to their return to the county and village, no longer mentioning He Ming.

Indeed, upon hearing this, Wei Pozi also stopped talking about He Ming: "Then I gotta get my act together. I've got gifts ready for Aunt Jinhua too, and there are a few people in the village I used to chat with, I should meet them too.

Oh, and we should send something over to your old boss, Director Wang.

After dinner, we'll get packing!"

Wei Pozi felt like time was slipping away.

Meanwhile, He Ming bolted back home.

The moment he stepped inside, he started scanning the place.

"What are you searching for, barging in and looking all over the place?" He Zhifei put down the newspaper in his hand, displeased.

He'd been in a foul mood for days, and everyone was getting on his nerves.

This jinxed kid was still stirring up trouble right in front of him.

"Dad, where's Ma?" He Ming asked, puzzled.

"Your mom's in the kitchen."

"I'll go find Ma first."

He Ming dashed to the kitchen, making Qi Yingying jump: "What's up, kid?"

"Mom, didn't you talk to the factory director's family before?" He Ming asked seriously.

"Yeah, I did. So what? He had it coming. Why? He Tian hasn't shown up to cause trouble yet, are you gonna start something?" Qi Yingying said coldly, still feeling somewhat guilty inside.

If Old He found out, wouldn't he flip out on her?

"Mom, He Tian's been skipping work, and the factory director's daughter was his only shot. You've blocked his only way out, so you gotta be careful. What if he ends up as ruthless as our third uncle?"

He Ming was very worried. If He Tian came to make a scene now, asking for some benefits from the family, he would feel at ease. But He Tian hasn't come, and he doesn't know whether He Tian is unaware or already knows but is planning something big!

Qi Yingying, knowing her son was concerned for her, finally showed a smile: "Don't sweat it, your mom's got this."

He Ming frowned, noticing that his grandfather wasn't in the living room either, which made him even more uneasy.

If his grandfather wasn't here, he was probably at He Tian's place again, and they probably weren't up to any good.

He Ming thought it over and decided it would be better to check on He Tian at his house.

He hurried to the living room and said, "Dad, there's something I want to discuss with you. What do you think about going to He Tian's house to see him? Big brother mentioned he didn't go to work today, and I'm a bit worried about him."

"How does your big brother know?" He Zhifei was puzzled. Wasn't his eldest son working at the cannery?

It was only then that He Ming remembered he hadn't told his family about his big brother's situation.

So he explained, "Big brother's teacher found him a new job, just like He Tian, at the pharmaceutical factory. Big brother went to report today, which is how he knew He Tian didn't go to work."

"What? Sending your big brother to the pharmaceutical factory? That's reckless, isn't it? What qualifications does your big brother even have? Even if it's old master Xie, he's being too rash. How can he spoil your big brother like this?" He Zhifei couldn't bear to think about the embarrassment if something went wrong.

He Ming was at a loss for words when he heard this.

"Dad, the pharmaceutical factory didn't object, big brother's teacher didn't object, and big brother himself doesn't see a problem. Why do you see a problem with it? Big brother's teacher has gone to great lengths to get the pharmaceutical factory to agree.

You're not willing to put in a word for us with the factory director, but big brother's teacher is willing to help him.

Why does that upset you?"

He Ming asked him in confusion.

He Zhifei realized his words might have been a bit harsh, so he awkwardly explained, "I'm just worried your big brother won't do well."

"Dad, let's not worry about whether big brother will do well or not. Let's just go to He Tian's house first, okay?" He Ming felt that whenever his big brother brought something up, it had a special meaning.

But big brother always spoke in riddles, never fully explaining himself.

"Alright, I'm a bit worried about them too. Your third uncle probably won't be getting out anytime soon, and their family needs to get back to normal."

He Zhifei also felt helpless when mentioning his brother's family.

In the kitchen, Qi Yingying started making more noise with her cooking when she heard they were going to see He Tian.

Why is everyone in this family suddenly caring about He Tian?

At He Tian's house.

He Tian looked sullen, his gaze growing colder as he looked at his grandfather. "So, grandfather, you're not going to help me?"

He Quan, who had just been talking to his grandson, was so angry he felt like he might faint. "I am helping you! Are you crazy? You actually want to harm your aunt? If something happens to her, do you think your uncle will let it go as easily as he did with his eldest son?

What does she have to do with you?"

He Quan felt that his grandson had completely lost his mind.

"Grandfather, I've found out that it was her and Xinxin's mother who talked about our family, which is why Xinxin came to test me.

My whole life has been ruined by Qi Yingying. She's not my aunt; she's my enemy.

I've also realized that as long as she dies, uncle will surely remarry, and that woman won't be on the same page as uncle's children. Then, I'll still have a chance with uncle's money.

Moreover, I'm more promising than his children, and uncle will value me again in the future.

Grandfather... I really can't go on like this."

You wouldn't believe it, I was actually planning to go to work today, but as soon as I arrived at the factory gate, I saw Secretary Fang taking Wang Qinghe into the pharma plant.

That Wang Qinghe! The guy who barely went to school, he's going to work in the drug factory just like me!"

He Tian felt this was the most intolerable thing.

For years, while other kids were out playing, he was diligently working on his homework.

He didn't play around with other kids, and as he grew up, he never hung out with that crowd.

Step by step, he became the promising child in his uncle's eyes—but for what? For his uncle to pave the way for him. His uncle is very familiar with the factory director of the pharma plant, and even saved the director's life once.

If only his uncle would put in a good word for him, he could make it big.

Then he could have gotten ahead long ago; his uncle had originally promised him.