enjoyebooks Chapter 1335 - 1207: Your Mother Has It Tough
Chapter 1335 - 1207: Your Mother Has It Tough
As expected, Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.Xiao Wu secretly smiled, "So that’s why I went to buy spring couplets; Brother Shitou knows it best. Even before the holidays, during the coldest months, I was running all over the place."
Shi Tou agreed, "Indeed, very busy and exhausting."
"Absolutely, luckily I made some money. Thanks to Brother Shitou." Xiao Wu gratefully smiled at Shi Tou and returned to the main topic.
"As a result, once I got busy, my mom felt very worried. She gritted her teeth, used her connections to rent the yard to foreigners, borrowed my master’s coffin board, gathered some money, and approached my uncle.
My uncle had just gone abroad a couple of years ago to join his biological father, and since their family is quite wealthy, they naturally have ways to earn money. My mom found him, asked for his help, hoping to make some money for us three brothers."
"Oh... your mom has it tough." Mother Zhang patted him, "Your dad has always been loose-handed and loves to mess around, and she’s always indulging him."
"I can’t say my dad is bad. He’s family-oriented, loves us three brothers, but at this level, he truly can’t refuse his comrades. Everyone has their difficulties."
Mr. Zhang frowned slightly, "No wonder there was a sudden purchase of a yard in the provincial city; did your mom make money?"
Xiao Wu lowered his eyelids to cover a gleam in his eyes, slowly nodded and smiled, "Indeed, there was profit. But with money comes another trouble."
"What’s going on?" Mr. Zhang furrowed his brow, it seems his son’s married life isn’t easy, why do these people love to stir things up?
"Grandpa, I’ve told you, you must pretend you don’t know anything. My parents don’t want you to worry; they always say since they haven’t been filial to you in front of you, they shouldn’t make you worry."
Mr. Zhang sighed quietly, "These two silly kids."
"I always say my Xiao Wu and Jiao Jiao are the most filial. They always report the good news and not the bad, always telling me they lack nothing. How could they lack nothing? Ah, these silly kids..."
Xiao Wu was momentarily stunned, wondering if he had overdone it in the conversation. He quickly glanced at Shi Tou, who unsurprisingly had a face of agreement.
He helplessly scratched his head, looking at the rearview mirror: Big brother, little brother, help! Should I continue? It’s critical, what should I do? Can’t welcome guests and make them cry.
Liu Yi held back his laughter, turned his head to glare at him, "Grandpa, grandma, it’s not that serious. My dad is methodical in his actions; even if he’s warmhearted, he won’t neglect the family.
Besides, it’s mostly in the past now. Just that my mom has additional worries, and now some people call my mom the ’golden calculator,’ thinking they might ask you for favors when you visit."
Mr. Zhang quickly realized, "So someone saw the money and now wants a share of the profits? How much did your mom actually make?"
This cannot be revealed!
Liu Yi immediately furrowed his brow, "The matter is quite complex. Originally, the money was invested abroad, and my dad took into account the domestic situation, specifically involving some of his brothers with strong family backgrounds.
A combined effort led to almost a hundred thousand yuan. The money seemed to have earned quite a bit, but we don’t exactly know how much.
Even my mom probably isn’t very clear. She’s relying on help from my uncle’s family, saying the funds are still invested, with no precise figure."
As to how much financial information should be disclosed? That’s for his parents to consider. Liu Yi doesn’t play the game of acting first and reporting later. His dad didn’t mention it, but his mom operates with strategy.
Today’s situation, brought about by Xiao Wu’s circling words, means the three brothers need only ensure their grandparents don’t resent their mom as a daughter-in-law.
Don’t let someone with ulterior motives slip half-truths that lead people astray—creating chaos about concerns surrounding direct kinship and misunderstood loyalties.
Sons are, after all, their biological offspring, naturally leading remarks to be pinned on the daughter-in-law. His dad is certainly going to take the heat!
Ping’an, holding the steering wheel, finally uttered his first words since boarding, "Grandpa, you need not worry. My parents always discuss things with my maternal grandfather.
We’re worried that someone, desperate for money, might try to involve you, persuading you to speak on their behalf. Many people know that once you agree with grandma, my parents will surely give them face."
Xiao Wu decisively nodded, "Yes, who doesn’t know my parents are most filial to you. Especially that Old Master Mo, he’s very shrewd, always likes to have a drink with you."
Mr. Zhang nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, "It’s fortunate you informed me. Xiao Wu, tell grandpa who else is trying to get involved, so I can have an idea."
Well, Xiao Wu intended to clue the old man in about those savvy individuals. After all, his family’s only vulnerable spot is truly his grandparents, especially his grandpa.
Always wanting his dad to help his brothers, always worrying about us three brothers, though he never directly expresses that despite our surnames being Zhou, forgetting they’re part of the Zhang Family.
Can they be unaware?
It’s just that our maternal grandfather is understanding, considering their father; otherwise, could they still call us grandparents now? They would’ve changed the address long ago.
We three brothers acknowledge being half-Zhou and half-Zhang; the Zhang here refers to their father’s Zhang rather than the Zhang Family Village’s Zhang.
Of course, now that Shi Tou is around, the Zuo Family situation, it’s a good time to mention it. Although Zuo Sen and Zuo Lin hail from different families, presently, this cousin is getting too close to Zuo Family.
The Zuo Family and his maternal grandfather were once old buddies, but who can guarantee a family is without private intentions? Without a little probing, without a few dropping hints, it’s likely this cousin doesn’t take it seriously.
He might really think that the Zuo Family favors him personally? Xiao Wu never believed his second uncle’s entry to Beijing; the Old Zhang Family presently only has his second uncle thinking clearly.
Sometimes associating with clever people has its perks; his second uncle and aunt are wise folks, although not highly educated, they prioritize his dad’s interests above all, recognizing one crucial point: only when his father remains steadfast, can they remain secure.
This cousin still misses a lot, nonetheless he lacks great aspirations, otherwise he could truly be a latent threat.
Xiao Jiang?
Why does it concern you?
You even had to sell couplets yourself to make a living; otherwise, how would you enjoy your current good times?
Xiao Wu figures he ought to take advantage while he hasn’t yet gone abroad to properly admonish Shi Tou to prevent him from not understanding reality, and perhaps teach him a thing or two.
He clearly realizes that as long as his second uncle’s around, regardless how bad Shi Tou is, his family truly needs to shield him. His dad has so many nephews, although he constantly emphasized he wouldn’t interfere, human hearts are naturally biased. If it were his own nephew, wouldn’t he tightly grip onto him?
So then, thinking from another perspective, they better choose the most suitable Shi Tou to lend a hand, can’t let his mom and dad become estranged as a couple.