Li Wenhai's heart warmed upon hearing this, and he immediately took out twenty yuan and stuffed it into He's mother's hand: "How can you bear this? Dad's health is the most important thing. Please take Dad to the health center tomorrow, and if that doesn't work, go to the big hospital in the county for a check-up. Don't worry about the money, I'll take care of it."

Mrs. He clutched the money, verbally refusing it, but her eyes lit up: "How could we accept this? Your family is also struggling financially; we can't afford to spend your money anymore..."

Mr. He also said, "Wenhai, quickly take the money back."

I know my health; I'm fine, so I can't take any more of your money.

The more the elderly couple declined, the more Li Wenhai felt they were honest and kind, and the more guilty he felt.

He shoved the money back into He's mother's hand, his tone firm and unyielding: "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, you two have worked so hard for our family, what is this little bit of money?"

"When I make a lot of money in the future, I'll take good care of you all."

These words brought tears to the eyes of the elderly couple, and their lips trembled with emotion.

"Child... what are we supposed to say about you like this..."

He Caifeng continued speaking from the side, knowing exactly what was going on.

He Caifeng had long seen through her parents' intentions. Since they had already performed in this play, they wouldn't give up without money. It would be better to sell Li Wenhai out and shut her parents up.

Tears streamed down Mr. He's face as he held Li Wenhai's hand, his voice choked with emotion: "Wenhai, thank you."

Our He family is truly blessed to have found such a wonderful son-in-law like you!

With those words from you, even if God were to take me away right now, I would have no regrets.

Mother He quickly spat a few times.

"Old man, what are you saying? Our good days have just begun, you mustn't say such discouraging things."

With such a wonderful son-in-law, we're sure to live to a ripe old age.

"Yes, yes, yes, may you live a long and healthy life, may you live a long and healthy life." Father He wiped away his tears and nodded repeatedly, but he couldn't hide a triumphant smile on his face.

"We must live well and bring good fortune to our children."

After receiving the money, Mr. He's cough lessened considerably, and the group sat down and chatted for a while.

Mother He circled back to her third brother's marriage: "Caifeng, your brother's fiancée is pressuring us for the dowry again. She said if we can't come up with half of it this month, the marriage will fall through. Your third brother is almost twenty, what will we do if the marriage falls through..." At this point, Mother He wiped away her tears again.

"That courtyard is so nice, why won't they let you stay there anymore?"

As a result, she and her husband were ridiculed when they returned to the village, and their daughter-in-law also looked down on them.

"Your mother-in-law is so stingy with all that money, can't she give you a little bit of help?"

Wenhai, you should put in a good word for her. That courtyard rightfully belongs to Caifeng, and she has the money in her hands now. What's wrong with giving her some to help you out?

Wenhai, not to be nosy, but your mother is really crazy.

You don't want your father and your family, and you've offended a lot of relatives by sending other people's children to prison. Is this how a human being does things?

Furthermore, she sent a neighbor to jail after they said a few words to her; it seems she doesn't want to live in that area anymore.

Isn't she afraid of offending people and being retaliated against?

She's divorced and raising two daughters alone; even if someone wanted to kill her, she wouldn't care.

It would be better if Zhang Wenying were dead.

Once she dies, everything she owns will belong to her daughter and son-in-law.

Upon hearing this, Li Wenhai unconsciously frowned.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something in defense of his mother, but the words stuck in his throat.

His mother is that kind of person, why would she be afraid of what people say?

He Caifeng didn't try to hide anything and said sarcastically, "I don't know what my mother-in-law is thinking either."

Now that there's no one to take care of Xiaobao, he has to go to daycare.

That daycare was not only expensive, but the children there were also very immature. Xiao Bao was always bullied there, and he would come back with scratches on his face.

Besides going to work, I also have to cook and wash dishes when I get home.

I wash all of Wenhai's and Xiaobao's clothes. I'm so tired all day long that I don't even have a moment to rest.

Tell me, what hope is there left in this life?

Upon hearing this, He's mother immediately hid the money in her pocket.

"Then...does your father-in-law pay for the groceries?"

He Caifeng nodded, but her face still looked very sour.

"They only give me ten yuan a month."

But what can you do with ten yuan?

A family of four has to be very careful with their money when they want to eat meat.

Mrs. He pursed her lips and lowered her voice, saying, "Your father-in-law is quite open-minded, but I really don't know what to say about your mother-in-law."

Since she wants to sever ties with you, then you should leave her alone and see how she manages to live without you.

Isn't she capable? Isn't she able to send people to prison?

Let her raise her two daughters alone then, and see how long she can last.

How long can a divorced woman, with two children in tow and no stable job, survive on her meager savings?

Does a self-employed individual really think he's something special?

Be careful, you might get shot at one day.

Li Wenhai felt bad that his mother was being talked about like that, but what could he do when his mother insisted on causing such a commotion at home?

He was caught in the middle, torn between two options.

I tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep. My mind kept replaying my mother's stubborn face and my father's lonely figure.

"Wenhai, listen to your mother. She's just too strong-willed and won't listen to anyone."

If she had been willing to back down, your family wouldn't have fallen apart like this.

Fortunately, your dad's salary is good, so you don't need to worry about him. It's more important for you two to live your lives well.

When they got to the kitchen, He's mother took He Caifeng's hand and said in a low voice, "Caifeng, let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart."

Your father-in-law has three sons, so it's hard to say how the family property will be divided in the future.

While your father-in-law is still able to earn money, take the money from him as soon as possible and keep it.

Your father-in-law is an honest man. If you leave money in his hands, he might just be lured away by some other woman one day.

Listen to your mother, as soon as you get the money, buy your brother a bicycle.

Your sister-in-law's family lives in town; it's convenient for them to get around by bicycle.

He Caifeng frowned even more deeply upon hearing this.

Her mother was always like that. No matter how good she and Li Wenhai were to them, she only ever cared about her sons and never thought about her daughter.

She was seething with anger, but knew arguing with her mother was pointless, so she simply muttered, "I know."

Seeing that her daughter was just going through the motions, He's mother didn't say anything more, assuming that she had taken it to heart.

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