Reborn as an 80s-aged woman, her unfilial son begs for forgiveness on his knees.

Upon hearing this number, Li Wenhai couldn't help but shudder.

With Mom earning so much money, isn't she afraid of being paraded through the streets and shot at?

It hasn't been that long, and Zhang Wenying has already forgotten the pain of her past wounds.

Is speculation and profiteering really that easy to do?

I don't want them to be dragged through the streets and have their heads shaved in a humiliating way, which would then implicate their children.

Thinking of this, Li Wenhai lowered his voice and said, "How much Mom earns is her business, it has nothing to do with us."

My family, the Li family, doesn't care about the money she has.

Despite saying that, Li Wenhai was actually quite envious.

If he could earn that much money, would he still need to be at the mercy of others?

Seeing that he was being defiant, He Caifeng knew in her heart that he had already made up his mind, so she softened her tone and sighed: "Wenhai, how can a mother and son hold a grudge overnight?"

If you just say a few kind words, how could your mother not take care of you?

You're just too upright.

Look at the third son, he's become his mother's lackey now, running to the shop every day, serving tea and water more diligently than his own grandson.

If the third brother can swallow his pride, why can't you?

He can get benefits from his mother, so what makes you any worse than him?

Look at the clothes that kid is wearing, they're better looking than anything you'd find in a department store, and they're so stylish.

You're the eldest son of the Li family, how can you let him outdo you?

Li Wenhai remained silent for a moment, his fingers unconsciously stroking the edge of the bench.

Do I really have to bow down to my mother for a little money?

He remembered when he was a child, his mother always saved the best for him, even if she went hungry herself, she would make sure he was full.

Back then, my family was poor, but my mother never let him suffer any injustice.

Now that her life is better, her mother no longer acknowledges him as her son.

What exactly went wrong?

Could it be that all of their mother's kindness to them was fake?

As a son, he was obedient and sensible from a young age, and he was also diligent and studious, bringing honor to his family by getting into university.

He asked himself if he had ever done anything to wrong his mother, so how did things come to this?

Li Wenhai's mind was in turmoil. After a long while, he said in a muffled voice, "Third brother has no backbone. I can't learn that."

He's a man of principle; how could he possibly lower himself to please her for a little money?

"You stubborn fool!"

He Caifeng was furious.

"You've become stupid from studying too much!"

He Caifeng poked his forehead with a look of exasperation, "Can backbone feed you? Look at you, you only earn that meager salary a month, and you can't even afford to buy me a piece of clothing."

Now that your dad is hospitalized and needs money, you're just throwing money away like it's nothing. Are you trying to be a sucker?

I don't care, but we can't be the only ones paying for this, and we can't be the only ones taking care of Dad.

I don't have time to stay with patients at the hospital.

Think about this carefully.

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Zhang Wenying was unaware that Li Jianguo was hospitalized.

She was so busy that when she looked up, she saw Old Zhou had come again.

Zhang Wenying and Old Zhou exchanged a glance. Old Zhou smiled kindly at Zhang Wenying and then pushed up his glasses.

"Hey girl, same as always, one braised pork rice."

After saying that, he casually found a table and sat down, glancing at Zhang Wenying every now and then.

The old lady nudged Zhang Wenying with her elbow.

"Honey, could it be that he's really interested in you?"

It wasn't that the old lady wanted to think that way, but as someone who had been through it all, she could see the meaning in Old Zhou's eyes at a glance.

Zhang Wenying kept her head down, stirring the vegetables in the pan, without saying a word, but her lips twitched slightly.

"Mom, ignore him."

All who come are guests.

If he really has some ulterior motives, that's his business. We just need to focus on our own business.

Having a stable customer base is a good thing for doing business.

After hearing what Zhang Wenying said, the old lady stopped caring about what Old Zhou was doing.

When Zhang Wenying finished her work, she found that Lao Zhou was still there.

"Brother Zhou, would you like some more rice?"

Old Zhou waved his hand and said with a smile, "No need, no need, that's all I can eat."

"Young lady, your braised pork rice is truly authentic. I've eaten braised pork rice for so many years, and yours is the best I've ever had."

Zhang Wenying smiled and said politely, "Brother Zhou, you flatter me. If you like it, you are welcome to come often."

Old Zhou felt even warmer inside when he saw Zhang Wenying smiling politely.

"Hey girl, I'd like to have a chat with you."

To be honest, even though he was quite old, he still couldn't help feeling a little nervous and happy when facing the warm and cheerful Zhang Wenying.

Zhang Wenying paused for a moment, then wiped the sweat from her forehead with a tissue and asked, "Brother Zhou, what do you want to talk about?"

Old Zhou rubbed his hands together, looking somewhat awkward. His gaze lingered on Zhang Wenying's face for a moment before shifting away. He said politely, "Young lady, I'd like to discuss something rather important with you. Is this a convenient time for you?"

The man was very polite, so Zhang Wenying didn't stand on ceremony and sat down opposite Lao Zhou in a very natural and generous manner, even pouring him a cup of tea.

"Brother Zhou, what's wrong? Tell me, I'm listening."

Zhang Wenying pushed the teacup towards Old Zhou, her tone calm.

Old Zhou calmed himself down and said seriously, "Comrade Zhang Wenying, my name is Zhou Weiguo, I am fifty-six years old this year, and I was a section chief in the Urban Construction Office before I retired."

My monthly pension is 160 yuan, and I own a three-courtyard house at No. 36 Wenshu Lane.

I have five sons and one daughter.

My sons both work in other cities, and my daughter went to the United States more than 20 years ago.

I······"

"Brother Zhou."

Zhang Wenying interrupted Zhou Weiguo.

"Brother Zhou, what are you doing..." Zhang Wenying was both amused and exasperated.

Why are you telling me all this?

We're neighbors, so if you ever have any difficulties and need my help, I'll definitely lend a hand.

But you don't need to tell me so much about your family's situation.

Zhang Wenying pretended to be deaf and dumb.

This person has really taken a liking to me.

However, she wasn't annoyed.

If someone is interested in her, it means she is very outstanding.

But after the divorce, she never considered remarrying.

It's fine to raise a child alone.

She didn't want to cause herself any more trouble, nor did she want her child to adapt to a strange father.

Seeing that Zhang Wenying was pretending to be confused, Zhou Weiguo was not in a hurry. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and slowly said, "Little sister, to tell you the truth, I've taken a liking to you."

I want to become your family, and I want to live my life with you.

I've been observing you for a long time.

You are hardworking, kind, and sincere. You speak directly and without beating around the bush, and it's very comfortable to be around you.

I'm getting old, and I don't want anything else. I just want to find someone who cares about me, someone to talk to, cook with, and make life a little warmer.