Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Qin Zhiye didnât say he didnât want to use Li Yongâs money all the time. He just used Qin Xiaojie as an excuse, âOur family is very comfortable now. We have a house to live in, a car to drive, and our Sister and Brother-in-law give us money from time to time. Thatâs why Qin Xiaojie is so unambitious. I just want him to know that the family doesnât have so much money for him to squander. He has to fight for everything he wants.â
Qin Xiaomin and Li Yong had nothing to refute Qin Zhiyeâs words.
âIf youâve thought it through, we donât have any objections.â Qin Xiaomin whispered.
She was afraid he wouldnât be able to bear to leave. After all, he had lived in the house for so many years.
âNo,â Niu Allan said. âI donât agree. Half of this house is mine.â
Li Yong stood at the side and watched the old couple stare at each other like fighting cocks.
He also knew his father-in-law was probably feeling uncomfortable because his family had no money and kept asking his daughter for money.
He had earned a lot over the years.
If Qin Xiaojie didnât cause any trouble, he wouldnât mind raising this family of three for his wifeâs sake.
Although he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, they were still his wifeâs family.
He deliberated and was about to speak.
Qin Zhiye suddenly said, âThatâs fine too. If you insist on not agreeing, when can we go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce? Sell the house and split the money equally.â
Qin Zhiyeâs words stunned the entire family.
The living room was silent. No one spoke.
Niu Allan didnât expect Qin Zhiye to say such cruel words after being married for half a lifetime.
âFather, I still have something to do in the shed. Iâll leave first.â Li Yong was afraid his mother-in-law would feel awkward, so he quickly said.
Qin Zhiye didnât say anything. Li Yong quickly took the car keys and left.
When he opened the door, Qin Xiaojie was still outside.
Seeing the door open, she wanted to go in.
âDonât make trouble,â Li Yong hurriedly pushed him out.
âBrother-in-law, please put in a good word for me and let me in!â Qin Xiaojie said embarrassedly.
Li Yong looked at Qin Xiaojie and his expression turned serious, âThis time, we are all serious. Whether itâs Father, Mother, or your Sister and I, we canât take care of you forever.â
As he spoke, Li Yong went around Qin Xiaojie and was about to drive away.
Seeing this, Qin Xiaojie quickly chased after him and asked fawningly, âThen Brother-in-law, can you give me some more money? I donât have much money left. You canât just watch me starve to death, right?â
Li Yong was a little hesitant at first, but when he remembered what his father-in-law said last night, he became firm again, âFather said we canât give you a single cent. Youâd better take care of yourself!â
Li Yong patted Qin Xiaojieâs shoulder, got into the car, and left.
Qin Xiaojie watched Li Yong leave dejectedly. He thought for a while and went to Qin Junshan.
In the villa, Niu Allan relaxed a lot after Li Yong left.
She took a tissue and wiped her tears, âI think you despise me. You despise me because Iâm sick and canât do much work now. You think Iâm a burden. Why is my life so bitterâ¦â
Qin Zhiye allowed her to speak without saying a word.
He could not continue to indulge this mother and son.
The two of them had to change. Li Yong could not take care of them forever.
He did not want his daughterâs marriage to have any problems because of them.
Niu Allan cried for a long time. Seeing that Qin Zhiye didnât say anything, she panicked.
Could it be that he really, really despised her?
They had been husband and wife for half of their lives. Their relationship was so deep. How could they just divorce just like that?
âNo, Iâm not getting a divorce!â Niu Allan said, âIâm definitely not getting a divorce.â
âWhether you agree or not, Iâm selling this house.â Qin Zhiye was silent for a long time and only said this.
Seeing that her previous methods were useless, Qin Zhiye even thought of divorcing her. Niu Allan was really afraid now.
âI agree, I agreeâ¦â She could only compromise.
Now, she had to sell the house first to appease the old man. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
In the future, if Xiaojie really had a girlfriend and wanted to get married, neither the old man nor Xiaomin would stand by and watch him buy a house.
Qin Zhiye heaved a sigh of relief.
âAlright, Iâll go find an agency today and put the house up for sale.â Qin Zhiye whispered.
As they were talking, the phone at home suddenly rang.
Qin Xiaomin quickly picked it up. The other party said something, and her expression became a little strange.
âPlease tell Uncle not to give him a single cent. He was chased out of the house by my father.â
After hanging up, Qin Xiaomin looked at Qin Zhiye, âItâs Xiaojie. He went to Uncle to borrow money.â
Qin Zhiye looked at Niu Ailan and sneered. He then ordered Qin Xiaomin, âCall all your relatives. No one is allowed to lend him money. If he really want to borrow money, donât come to me for money.â
Upon hearing Qin Zhiyeâs words, Qin Xiaomin rubbed her fists and nodded, âGot it.â
Ji Yuanyuanâs results for the middle school examination came out after a few days of vacation.
It was slightly worse than Ji Zixuanâs, but slightly better than Ji Ziâangâs.
Li Xu was finally relieved.
In late July, the epidemic was finally under control.
Qin Mucheng finally arrived at S City.
He would be an adult in half a year. He would be a young man. He was 1.8 meters tall and looked very oppressive when he stood in front of Ji Yuanyuan.
The older he grew, the more taciturn he became.
He did not open the present for Ji Yuanyuan on the spot. He only told Ji Yuanyuan, âGo back and open it. There are two things inside for Brother Zixuan and Ziâang.â
Ji Yuanyuan looked at the huge box and nodded with a smile, âGot it, Brother Mucheng!â
When Qin Mucheng heard that, he did not know why, but he looked a little disappointed.
Ji Yuanyuan wanted to ask, but Xiao Qi was already calling for dinner.
She could only put the question aside and dragged Qin Mucheng over for dinner.
At the dining table, Qin Mucheng was very quiet, and only Ji Ziâangâs chattering could be heard.
After dinner, Qin Junshan and Ji Ziâang went upstairs to take an afternoon nap.
Qin Mucheng was downstairs feeding Qin Doudou.
Ji Yuanyuan thought about it and decided not to follow him upstairs. Instead, she went downstairs.
She went forward and squatted beside Qin Mucheng. She hugged her knees and looked at Qin Doudou.
Neither of them spoke. In the entire living room, only the sound of Qin Doudou eating could be heard.
âBrother Mucheng, you donât seem to like talking to me anymore.â Ji Yuanyuan said straightforwardly after a while.
âDid I?â Qin Mucheng turned his head to look at her.
Ji Yuanyuan blinked and asked, âYou donât?â
âI donât!â Qin Mucheng shook his head.
He turned around and stretched out his hand to feed Qin Doudou some more dog food.
Upon seeing this, Ji Yuanyuan reached out and grabbed the corner of Qin Muchengâs shirt.. She said pitifully, âYouâd rather look at a dog than me, and you still say you donât!â