Chapter 313: He’s Here For The Money
If someone starts, naturally someone will chime in.
“Jiang Chusheng, you are really ruthless enough. How hard is it for Wei Xia, a woman bringing up four children? Don’t you know that in your heart? I just don’t understand—how can raising someone else’s children make you so happy?”
There were also those who spoke more mildly: “Little Jiang, although marriage freedom now means divorce is free too, but do you really not want those several children?”
“Wei Xia was dismissed from her work unit. The five of them have no means of livelihood now. Did you know about this and come to see her? That at least shows you have a conscience.”
“The shoe factory is also inhuman. Isn’t this bullying? When Wei Xia was going to work, she always got up early and stayed late without delaying work. Isn’t it normal to take leave when a child is sick? Even if reported to Beidu, we would have reason on our side.”
“…”
The above were the things that happened before Lu Qiaoge arrived.
She naturally knew them all clearly.
Fortunately there were Hua Hua and the others. Lu Qiaoge praised them heartily in her heart.
It turned out their speed could be used like this.
Not bad, not bad. The little cuties who knew how to think were becoming more and more adorable.
Lu Qiaoge told Hua Hua and the others not to show themselves. She followed Elder Brother Lu, carrying the willow basket, parted the crowd, and stood at the main door of Wei Xia’s home.
Lu Qiaoge didn’t let Lu Zhiguo enter the courtyard. She continued walking forward, passing by Jiang Chusheng’s side, as if she had just noticed Comrade Jiang, and asked politely: “Comrade Jiang, are you here to see the children?”
At this time, Jiang Chusheng’s mind was still very chaotic and terrified, really not knowing what the shadow he had just seen was.
He asked the crowd, but it seemed none of them had seen it.
But they all started accusing him one after another.
Chattering away, for a moment he didn’t know how to refute them.
Unexpectedly Lu Qiaoge had also come, standing opposite asking him questions.
To be honest, his terrified emotions were still there. For some reason, seeing the smiling Lu Qiaoge made his heart suspend even more.
He nodded woodenly, his voice somewhat stiff: “Yes, I’m here to see the children.”
The people surrounding nearby, who had been very angry at Jiang Chusheng just now, felt much better upon hearing this.
“That’s right. After all, they are your own flesh and blood. When you grow old and can’t move in the future, only your own children can take care of you.”
“Yeah, in my hometown there was such a case. A man worked hard to raise three stepchildren until they started families and careers, but didn’t take care of his own biological ones much.
Later when he was old and sick, the three stepchildren drove him out. With nowhere to live, he could only stay in a pit dwelling at the village head. Oh, the days he lived were miserable. On the thirtieth of the lunar new year this year, he was gone.”
Jiang Chusheng twitched the corner of his mouth.
For the first time, he felt that standing here, every minute and every second was torment. He really regretted it to death—what was he doing coming here?
Aunt Han originally wanted to say something, but held back and didn’t.
Jiang Chusheng had too many schemes, full of flowery words, lying without even drafting.
If she questioned him, she was guaranteed not to get anything good.
She turned back to glance at Wei Xia, sighing in her heart, only hoping she wouldn’t be fooled this time.
Otherwise, she really wouldn’t interfere anymore.
At this time, Wei Xia’s emotions were surging intensely in her heart, not even knowing if she hoped what he said was true, or hoped he wouldn’t lie…
Qiqi beside her quietly took her hand and whispered: “Mom, Dad must be here for money. That day you went to find him, he didn’t come. What is he running here for today? He didn’t even look at us properly. Mom, what do you think he’s here for?”
Lu Qiaoge looked at Qiqi somewhat curiously.
The little girl was impressive.
Much stronger than her mother.
“Mom, Little Lu Sister…” Qiqi reminded.
Aunt Han pushed Wei Xia, thinking to herself, such a grown person, not as clear-headed as a child.
Only then did Wei Xia react. Seeing Lu Qiaoge, she hurried over without even looking at Jiang Chusheng. Yes, her daughter was right—he was here for money!
Wei Xia: “Little Lu, you’ve come. Come in quickly.”
Qiqi ran over happily: “I know you’re Little Lu Sister. Sun Xiubo and I go to the same school. We’re good friends.”
She took the willow basket from Lu Qiaoge’s hand.
Inside were celery, potatoes, and two zucchini. Northern people like to call zucchini “zucchini.” It can be stir-fried or used for buns.
Then Meng Xia had also packed six eggs.
Wei Xia felt a bit awkward. It wasn’t good to accept Comrade Lu’s things.
But she couldn’t let her carry them back—that would be ungrateful.
She could only repay the favor later when she had the ability.
She kept thanking her nonstop.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chusheng, who hadn’t been acknowledged by anyone throughout, stared blankly at the few people in the courtyard.
Someone saw Jiang Chusheng standing at the door without moving, empty-handed, and said in surprise: “Comrade Little Lu is asking you. Why aren’t you speaking?”
“Didn’t you move to Qianjin Neighborhood Committee? Those who don’t know might think you went to Beidu.”
“What children is he seeing? Empty-handed.”
“…Don’t jump to conclusions. Maybe he has money in his pocket.”
Granny Zhu, who loved stirring things up, stepped forward and asked Jiang Chusheng: “What are you standing here for? It’s almost dark. Aren’t you going to talk to the children? If not talking, you should at least give some pocket money.”
Jiang Chusheng looked again at Wei Xia standing in the courtyard.
Ever since marrying her, this woman seemed to be ignoring him in front of everyone for the first time.
Heh, her courage had really grown.
She actually dared to treat him like this!
But Jiang Chusheng was here for money. He didn’t want to leave empty-handed. Unless necessary, he didn’t want to come here at all.
Jiang Chusheng braced himself and walked into the courtyard. He glanced at Lu Qiaoge and Aunt Han, saying: “I want to talk to the children’s mom. Can you step aside?”
This form of address?
Really very scheming.
Jiang Chusheng softened his voice, looking only at Wei Xia, and said again: “Little Xia, I have a lot to say to you alone. Really, I was too busy the past few days and only now found time. I hope you don’t blame me.”
“Although we’re not a family anymore, we still have four children. I have many ideas to discuss with you. You see… unrelated personnel… just don’t let them get involved, okay?”
Lu Qiaoge glanced at Wei Xia, whose expression had changed abruptly.
If Wei Xia agreed, she and Aunt Han really couldn’t stop it.
Aunt Han thought the same.
If Wei Xia just liked being deceived by Jiang Chusheng, what method was there?
Everyone’s gaze fell on Wei Xia.
The sky was gradually darkening.
The glow on the west side sky was being swallowed bit by bit by the night.
This foreshadowed that nightfall was imminent.
Aunt Han could no longer see the expression on Wei Xia’s face.
Jiang Chusheng smugly curled his lips in a smile.
Wei Xia this woman was just like this. After so many years, whenever he showed her a good face and said a few nice words, she didn’t know how happy she became.
It was just a pity—he and her had no fate.
What method was there?
This wasn’t his fault!
Who could control matters of emotion.
He just liked Wanqing. There was no way around it.
