Old Deng is reborn in the 1980s, and he starts by severing his father-son relationship!

Chapter 96 Mom, can I go with you? Let's set off to demand an explanation!

Just as the Liu family was chatting enthusiastically, the ward door creaked open, and Chen Jianguo walked in carrying a heavy aluminum lunchbox.

The spotlight from everyone in the room was focused on him, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.

Chen Jianguo tilted his head back somewhat guiltily, his eyes unconsciously glancing towards the ceiling, trying to maintain a calm demeanor.

However, no one paid attention to his expression.

"Why are you so late? You're taking forever!"

Liu Qiang said impatiently, took a step forward, snatched the lunchbox containing the food from Chen Jianguo's hand, and eagerly opened the lid.

Seeing the shredded pork with garlic sauce, stir-fried shredded potatoes, and cabbage and tofu in the lunchbox, she frowned and complained with a look of disgust, "Brother-in-law, what are you up to? You only bought this much food after all this time? And it's just one meat dish, with hardly any shreds of meat in it."

"Hey Jianguo, what kind of work are you doing?"

The eldest uncle also came over for a look, and said with great dissatisfaction, "We are guests, and relatives at that, and this is how you treat us? Are you trying to send us beggars?"

My second uncle scoffed and chimed in, "To be honest, the way we entertain our neighbors back home is much better than this."

Liu Rui was very displeased. Just now, his family had said they would help them get the money back from their savings account, and now Chen Jianguo had bought these entertainments. He was more trouble than he was worth.

Chen Jianguo had no idea what the Liu family had been plotting in the hospital room. Seeing that the Liu family didn't appreciate his hard work in buying food and instead criticized him, he felt dissatisfied and secretly cursed the Liu family members to the core.

He himself usually wouldn't even eat such good food, and these people are actually complaining! It's already a favor that they bought it for him, and he's still being picky? If they're so capable, why don't they buy it for themselves?

Of course, he only dared to complain in his heart.

Liu's mother glared at Chen Jianguo, slapping the armrest of the hospital bed: "Chen Jianguo, what do you mean? Do you also think our family is easy to bully?"

Chen Jianguo rubbed his hands together, forcing a helpless smile, and explained apologetically, "Dad, Mom, to be honest, we've run into some trouble this month, and we're short on money and ration coupons, so—please bear with me. When I have money in the future, I'll definitely treat you well."

Mother Liu snorted, looking like she knew everything: "We know everything about you two. Ultimately, it's your unreasonable father's fault. Don't worry, we're here to help you get justice. After we eat, we'll go to the factory to find him and get every penny back for you!"

The gloom and helplessness on Chen Jianguo's face vanished instantly, replaced by surprise and delight. "Are you serious? Mom, you're really going to help us get our money back?"

If my parents-in-law are willing to step in, we might actually be able to get the money back from the savings account.

This would both appease Liu Rui and solve his own immediate problem.

Chen Jianguo's mind started to wander, and he felt that the tooth that had fallen out of his mouth didn't hurt as much anymore.

The eldest uncle snorted heavily, his tone arrogant: "How dare he bully my niece! I'll teach him a lesson!"

Liu Qiang cracked his knuckles, his face contorted with rage: "That's right, let's teach him a lesson!"

Chen Jianguo's lips twitched. Was this some kind of pretext to start a fight with his father? He hesitated for a moment, about to speak, when Liu's father walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice, "Alright, whatever it is, we can talk about it after dinner. First, put out the food."

"Okay."

Chen Jianguo immediately snapped out of his daze. He was still carrying rice in his hand, so he quickly handed out the lunchboxes to the Liu family members one by one.

He deliberately saved Liu Qiang's portion for last.

This is a specially prepared rice dish with extra ingredients that he made for his brother-in-law.

When he handed it to Liu Qiang, Chen Jianguo gave a meaningful smile: "Brother Qiang, you really had a strong grip just now."

Liu Qiang, oblivious to the underlying coldness in his words, assumed it was a compliment and grinned contemptuously, saying, "Brother-in-law, no offense, but with your puny frame, you're all weak and frail. I could take on three of you by myself!"

Chen Jianguo's smile froze on his face, and he silently turned away.

You brainless idiot, you really can't talk properly. Did you really think I was praising you? I hope you can still smile like this after dinner.

He went to the bedside and began to play the role of a caring husband, handing Liu Rui water, tucking her in, and showing concern for her.

"Honey, slow down. Just tell me what you want to eat or drink. Don't rub your wound anymore."

Liu Rui maintained a cold expression, but did not refuse Chen Jianguo's service.

On the other side, the rest of the Liu family sat together, wolfing down their food with gusto, as if they had never tasted oil in their lives. Their chopsticks clattered loudly, like pigs rooting for food.

This meal was actually much better than what they ate in the village. In the village, let alone meat, their staple food consisted of coarse grains, usually accompanied by cabbage, radish, and pickled vegetables. Occasionally, they would enjoy a dish of stir-fried soybeans with water chestnuts, which was considered a great treat.

"Smack smack~"

Liu Qiang was completely unaware that there was anything wrong with his rice. He only frowned and muttered as he chewed, "Why does this rice taste a little salty?"

"No, the food in the city is really good," the uncle said, smacking his lips.

Chen Jianguo listened from the side, secretly amused, when he suddenly remembered the pharmacy clerk's instructions.

He immediately got up and went to pour water for the Liu family, especially pouring a large cup for Liu Qiang.

"Maybe the restaurant put too much salt in it. If it's too salty, just drink more water."

Liu Qiang glanced at Chen Jianguo, then took the water glass, chuckled, tilted his head back and gulped down most of it without arousing any suspicion.

Soon, the food was all gone, and the lunchboxes were piled up haphazardly.

Liu's father wiped his mouth and beckoned to Chen Jianguo: "Jianguo, come over and tidy up this place."

"Okay, Dad."

Chen Jianguo forced a smile, walked over and gathered up all the tableware and lunchboxes, taking them to the washroom to clean.

These lazybones were reincarnated and treated him like a servant?

He gritted his teeth as he washed the dishes, trying to calm himself down.

Endure! You must endure!

Once we get rid of these plagues, everything will be fine.

Besides, the Liu family isn't entirely useless. Didn't they say they'd help him ask his father for money?

After washing the dishes and returning to the ward, the Liu family members leaned back lazily in their chairs, rubbing their stomachs and burping.

He glanced at Liu Qiang furtively, a question forming in his mind.

Why is there still no response?

The salesperson said that with the standard dosage, it takes effect in six hours.

He gave Liu Qiang an unusually high dose, the entire packet went down, and it's unclear how long it will take to take effect.

He couldn't wait to see Liu Qiang squatting in the toilet, his legs weak and unable to stand up.

Didn't you say you could take on three of them by yourself? Haha!

At this moment, Liu's mother coughed lightly, waking up Liu Qiang and his two uncles who were dozing off: "Alright, alright, wake up, it's time to get down to business!"

My uncle yawned, looking reluctant: "What important matter is it?"

He felt sleepy right after eating and just wanted to find a place to take a nap.

Liu's mother glared at him and said irritably, "Did you bring me here to sleep? Go back to sleep if you want! Now come with me to the Chen family to settle accounts with that old man!"

Upon hearing that they were going to demand an explanation, the Liu family members immediately perked up.

Seeing that they were about to leave, Chen Jianguo quickly went over and asked with a forced smile, "Dad, Mom, can I go with you?"

Liu's father glanced at Liu Rui on the hospital bed and frowned, saying, "What are you going there for? Stay in the hospital and take good care of your wife."

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"That's right, listen to your dad, stay and take care of Liu Rui. How can we feel at ease leaving her alone in the hospital?" Liu's mother also didn't want Chen Jianguo to come along.

If he goes with them, who will get the money from Chen Deshun?

If Chen Jianguo doesn't come along, and she's surrounded by her people, how much she gets back, how much she gives to Liu Rui—it's all up to her.

Chen Jianguo sneered inwardly, "Who cares to go with me!"

He wouldn't have bothered following along if he hadn't wanted to see for himself when Liu Qiang's medication would take effect.

He chuckled dryly, then, quick-witted, rubbed his hands together earnestly and said, "Dad, Mom, it's not that I don't want to stay and take care of Liu Rui. It's just that my dad has a terrible temper. If you just come to our door like this, he'll definitely say it's a family matter between us and won't acknowledge it. He won't give us a single penny. I have to be there, in front of him, so he can't have any excuse to renege."

"Besides, it all comes down to Liu Rui and me, and it concerns our future. It wouldn't be right for either of us to leave."

These words were reasonable and logical, and Liu's parents couldn't find a reason to refute them.

"Dad, Mom, I'm fine at the hospital by myself. Let Jianguo come with you."

At this moment, Liu Rui also spoke up, saying that he really didn't want to see Chen Jianguo hanging around in front of him, and it would be better to go with him, out of sight, out of mind.