strictlysupreme Chapter 357 They felt that Fang Qing was the one who owed them.
Chapter 357 They felt that Fang Qing was the one who owed them.
Chapter 357 They felt that Fang Qing was the one who owed them.
At this point, Wang Cuilan stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Alright, alright, we were indeed in the wrong. We won't talk about it anymore. It's just that we feel sorry for Chenchen. It's one thing for the adults to be struggling, but the child is so young. He wants to eat meat, but we can't afford it, so it makes us feel bad."
That sounds much better.
Chenchen isn't their biological grandson, but they still care about him, which is one of the reasons why Fang Qing is willing to suffer a loss.
No matter how annoying those two old fogies are, at least they treat Chenchen well, just like Lu Jiangting.
Wang Cuilan then said to Wang Chenchen, "Chenchen, let's not eat meat anymore. We don't have any money at home, so let's be frugal. We can't possibly sell our house in our hometown so you can eat meat."
Thinking that Fang Qing's hometown still had a tenement building, Lu Cong immediately said, "If all else fails, sell the tenement building in your hometown town. You don't live there anyway, so you might as well sell it and use the money for emergencies."
Fang Qing's eyes widened, and she said sternly, "What are you saying? That's what Chenchen's father left him. He needs that house to get married in the future. How can you sell that house?"
"It's not urgent now. We'll buy it back when conditions are better later."
"How can this be the same? That house was left by Jianjun. When Chenchen grows up, he will decide whether to keep it or leave it. No one can touch it."
Lu Cong also got angry, "What are you saying? Your mind is full of that man from before, and his son. Why did you even get married? Can't you just stay a widow for him for the rest of your life? You're thinking about the man from before, and you want the man from after. You want everything. Do you know how badly you've ruined Jiang Ting's life? If it weren't for you, Jiang Ting would have married Yu Yao long ago."
Fang Qing: "..."
These words hit a nerve.
It was indeed she who orchestrated the marriage between Lu Jiangting and Lin Yuyao.
"Then you can't try to sell my house. Besides, I'm the one serving you now. Your presence here has already caused me a lot of trouble. If you don't shut up, I'm not serving you anymore."
Knowing she was in the wrong, she still defiantly uttered some harsh words.
Lu Cong didn't like hearing this and retorted, "How dare you say we're causing you trouble? Huh? Now that things have come to this, do you think you can blame me? If it weren't for you, you troublemaker, would we, the old couple, have had to leave our hometown?"
"Do you know, it's all your fault! We've suffered so much scorn back home, being cursed by our neighbors and too afraid to even leave the house. We're all so old, we've ended up hiding here. Otherwise, I'd rather die in my own home than come here to suffer like this."
He never wanted to come; he was worried that if he died outside, his soul wouldn't be able to find its way home.
If it weren't for the various rumors and gossip I endured back in my hometown, and the many disdainful looks I received...
If it weren't for my son calling me every day, crying and insisting on being a filial son and taking me to a big hospital for treatment...
If it weren't for his daughter and son-in-law constantly urging him to stay in his hometown, Jiangting, he would have gone even if it was just for Jiangting's sake.
He only came here to humble himself for his son's sake.
Otherwise, at his advanced age, he would rather die than leave his hometown.
Therefore, in Lu Cong's view, Fang Qing's care was not a favor, but an act of forgiveness.
Blame it?
Wasn't it Fang Qing who forced him to leave his hometown at such an old age?
If it weren't for that troublemaker who ruined his son's marriage to Yuyao, he wouldn't have gotten so angry that he smoked so much that he damaged his lungs.
This is what Fang Qing owes them.
Fang Qing was speechless after being berated by him.
Although she was unhappy, she knew that she was largely responsible for how things had turned out this way.
If Lu Jiangting and Lin Yuyao had been able to get married back then, even if the old man had cancer, he wouldn't have come here.
She was about to say something to ease the tension when she saw Lu Jiangting return.
Everyone looked towards Lu Jiangting standing at the door.
"Jiang Ting, you're off work so early today."
Lu Jiangting didn't speak, his eyes red as he looked at Lu Cong and Wang Cuilan.
"Father, Mother, you suffered so much in your hometown, why didn't you tell me?"
"This...no, that's not true, I was just making it up."
They genuinely care about their son, and they didn't tell him about the cold treatment they received because they didn't want him to worry.
Lu Jiangting said, "How could nothing be wrong? Do you think I don't know Uncle Lin and Aunt Ye? They would definitely..."
“Jiang Ting,” Lu Cong interrupted him, took a deep breath and said, “Let’s not talk about the past. Our parents didn’t suffer much. As long as you’re doing well, we’ll do whatever it takes.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Jiangting couldn't hold back his tears.
"Father, Mother, it is your son who is unfilial and has caused you to suffer."
"It would be truly unfilial of you to say that. We didn't tell you because we were worried you would be upset. Don't think about the past anymore, okay? Be good."
Wang Cuilan took out a handkerchief and tenderly wiped away his tears.
Lu Jiangting then looked at Fang Qing.
Fang Qing's heart skipped a beat, and she said softly, "I know they have it tough, but that's the house Jianjun left for Chenchen. We really can't sell it."
"Don't you still have a storefront?"
Fang Qing: "..." Are they after my storefront again?
"You know, the storefront was vandalized."
“Once someone buys it, they’ll have to renovate it, and the original renovations will have to be torn down. That’s fine, it won’t affect the price.”
Why shouldn't she sell?
"but……"
"Fang Qing." Before she could finish speaking, Lu Jiangting interrupted her.
Lu Jiangting took a deep breath and said to her, "Come out with me for a moment, I have something to say to you alone."
Fang Qing gritted her teeth, thinking, "Say whatever you want."
I can tolerate having to do physical labor for these two old geezers, but they want me to spend money?
Pah! You wish!
Fang Qing followed Lu Jiangting out, and Lu Jiangting led her to a nearby small hotel.
Fang Qing looked completely bewildered. "Jiang Ting, what are you doing? Why are you booking a room? You're just wasting money."
"I got paid today. Old Wang told us to leave work early, so I'll bring it back to you right away."
Of the two hundred yuan, Lu Jiangting kept only ten yuan for himself, then took out twenty yuan and gave the rest to Fang Qing.
"I'll keep ten yuan for myself, in case I need it and have to ask you for it, which would be troublesome. Give ten yuan each to my parents, and the rest is yours."
It's like giving her almost everything; that's quite generous.
“We have a big project right now. After it's finished, Lao Wang said everyone will get a large bonus. That will not only solve my dad's medical problem, but also help us buy a house.”
Fang Qing's eyes lit up. "Buy a house?"
"Yes, I told you before that we are eligible for housing, but we have to wait. Our situation is special, and the organization will give us special consideration, so we can get housing ahead of schedule."
Others may wait in line for eight or ten years and still not get a house.
But unlike Fang Qing, he submitted applications repeatedly, and next year or the year after, he might have a chance to get the house.
Of course, it's not completely free; Fang Qing knows she still has to pay a portion of the cost.