Chapter 37 Has Anyone Come to See Ju Geer?

Chapter 37 Has Anyone Come to See Ju Geer?

But Yu Sanbao's expression was even colder than Wei Pozi's.

He led the way out.

Even Old Man Yu, who was usually the most agreeable, sighed without speaking up for Su Rouer and left with his hands behind his back.

Wei Pozi looked at Su Rouer coldly.

Su Rouer could only bite her lip, place Ju Geer on the bed, and reluctantly follow them out of the house.

Now, only Wei Pozi, Xingxing, and Ju Geer remained in the room.

Seeing her grandson who had just survived a near-death experience, Wei Pozi's expression softened as she comforted him, "Ju Geer, don't be afraid. I just need to ask your mother a few questions."

But Ju Geer shook his head, "Grandma, I'm not scared!..." He then added indignantly, pouting, "Mother brought money when she went to her maternal family! I saw her give silver to my grandmother there, but Su Xiaobao always called me a freeloader behind my back! I hate him!"

Ju Geer muttered, somewhat aggrieved, "He wouldn't even give me a piece of meat..."

Ju Geer seemed to be in good spirits, but his words made Wei Pozi feel conflicted.

She closed her eyes and instructed Xingxing, "Xingxing, stay in the room with Ju Geer. If he feels uncomfortable anywhere, come out and call us. I'll go talk to your Third Uncle and Third Aunt."

Xingxing nodded solemnly, as if given an important task, declaring, "Grandma, go ahead and talk to Third Uncle and Third Aunt! I'll take good care of Ju Geer!"

Wei Pozi was briefly amused by Xingxing's serious demeanor.

She patted Xingxing's head and then left the room.

Ju Geer felt a bit jealous and whispered, "Why did Grandma only pat your head and not mine?"

Xingxing tilted her head and reasoned, "Maybe it's because the old lady who treated you said you hit your head. Your head is still injured, so Grandma can't touch it."

This explanation seemed logical, and Xingxing nodded confidently, "Yes, that must be why. Grandma cares about you."

This reassured the four-year-old Ju Geer, who lay on the bed and nodded, smiling broadly.

Suddenly, he remembered something and asked Xingxing sternly, "Are you being polite? I'm older than you, so you should call me brother, not Ju Geer!"

Xingxing looked confused and opened her mouth, "Ah, but didn't you say you didn't like me before? You said I wasn't your sister."

Ju Geer was speechless at Xingxing's counter-question. He glared at her, and she innocently met his gaze, asking, "Are you feeling unwell? Do you want some water?"

"No!" Ju Geer replied gruffly, closing his eyes.

He really didn't like this little girl!

...

In a secluded corner of the courtyard.

Everyone's faces were grim.

Su Rouer had been panicking earlier, but after the panic subsided, she felt a sense of grievance.

If Wei Pozi hadn't bullied her and Yu Sanbao hadn't been so harsh, would she have run back to her maternal home?

When she took her child back to her maternal home, she couldn't go empty-handed!

Thinking of this, Su Rouer spoke first, "Yes, I admit I took those few taels of silver back to my maternal home. But how could I go there empty-handed and just eat and drink for free?"

Wei Pozi's face remained cold, "Do you think giving money makes your maternal family treat you any differently? Even at your maternal home, Ju Geer was called a freeloader by your nephew!"

Su Rouer felt embarrassed and defended herself, "...Xiaobao is just young and doesn't know better..."

"Young and doesn't know better?" Yu Sanbao suddenly spoke, "Are you also young and don't know better? Going back to your maternal home and buying things is understandable. But those few taels of silver were saved bit by bit because Mother allowed us to keep some money instead of turning it all over to the household. Ask around; during these lean years, everyone's coffins are almost empty, yet their daughters-in-law still have a few taels of silver!"

Su Rouer was speechless.

Even in their county, before dividing the household, sons' earnings were turned over to the parents for distribution.

Everyday expenses were also covered by the household.

It had been difficult for her and Yu Sanbao to save those few taels of silver over the years.

But in her anger, she wanted to avoid being looked down upon by her maternal family, so she took all the savings they had accumulated...

Yu Sanbao, who had been holding back, now looked at Su Rouer with disappointment, "Mother allowed us to keep some money for emergencies. You took it all and gave it to your maternal family. If they needed it urgently, fine, but did they? You sent the money without any urgency. I ask you, do we not need to live? What if Mother had no silver to treat Ju Geer two days ago? Do you not care about your son's life?"

Yu Sanbao's voice was low and hoarse.

Su Rouer was shaken!

She had vaguely realized this earlier but didn't want to dwell on it.

Now, everything she had tried to keep calm about was shattered by the thought of her son's life!

Su Rouer broke down and shouted at Yu Sanbao, "Enough, the money went to my maternal family, not wasted..."

She tried to defend herself, "My maternal nephew is getting married, and my younger nephew is growing up—both need money..."

Yu Sanbao closed his eyes, even more disappointed with Su Rouer.

Wei Pozi and Old Man Yu didn't want to say much more. Old Man Yu even tried to console, "Well, we still have some coins. Ju Geer is fine now... Let's put this behind us."

Wei Pozi added, "The household will cover the medical expenses. It's all legitimate."

The more reasonable and understanding Wei Pozi and Old Yu were with each other, the more tormented Yu Sanbao became.

Su Rouer clutched Yu Sanbao's hand as if it were a lifeline, "You see, even our parents say so..."

Yu Sanbao coldly withdrew his hand from Su Rouer's arm.

His eyes were brimming with disappointment.

"I'll just say this last thing," Yu Sanbao said coldly, "I've already told your family about Ju Geer being found, and also about Ju Geer being injured... It's been two whole days now, has anyone from your family come to see Ju Geer even once?"