Free Web NovelChapter 1169: Chapter 1170: Of Course
"Xue Jinzhe, you ungrateful brat!" Dong Mei cursed furiously upon seeing the situation.
People are just strange like that.
While he was around, she didn’t cherish him properly, but now as he was about to leave, she felt reluctant.
Ungrateful brat?
Everyone else just pursed their lips.
If only Dong Mei had treated Xue Jinzhe a little better, the child wouldn’t have agreed after hesitating for just a moment.
And the hesitation just now wasn’t because of her, Dong Mei, but because of Mr. Xue and Xue Laoer.
"Grandpa, I’m sorry," Xue Jinzhe murmured, uneasily tugging at his clothes, "I want to go back."
Mainly because he was scared of getting beaten.
Mr. Xue wanted to say something, but remembering Dong Mei’s curse just now, which frightened the child like no other, he shut his eyes.
"Dad," Dong Mei called out defiantly.
"What are you still shouting for?" Xue Laoer glared at her.
He’d deal with her later.
After all, the child they’d raised for five years was leaving just like that; it was hard to let go.
"Of course, we can’t just let them leave like this," Dong Mei stated, "He’s been eating my food and wearing my clothes for so many years, I’ve been helping a fool raise his son, and they want to leave without giving me any compensation?"
No way.
Mr. Xue suddenly snapped open his eyes, casting a cold glance at Dong Mei.
No wonder the second branch couldn’t stand on its own.
The saying of marrying a virtuous wife was spot on.
But now changing the second wife’s spouse? That was clearly impossible. The only thing he could do was not to let the second wife’s daughters be taught by Dong Mei, to avoid them being led astray.
"Of course that’s necessary," Lv Guodong chuckled, "Although the Lv family isn’t as big and established as the Xue family, we’re not unreasonable."
After speaking, he took out an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Mr. Xue, "I hope you won’t mind this small token."
"One shouldn’t take a woman’s words seriously," Mr. Xue accepted the money, went over to Xue Jinzhe and said, "Jinzhe, if you want to return, Grandpa won’t stop you, and whenever you wish to come back, the doors of the Xue family will always be open for you."
"I’ll pass this money on to you," Mr. Xue handed the envelope to Xue Jinzhe, "But you can let Grandma help you keep it, and ask her when you want to buy something."
Xue Jinzhe pouted, looking at him, wanting to cry.
He didn’t know what to do.
"I don’t want it," Xue Jinzhe sobbed.
"Good child," Mr. Xue pressed the money into his hand, addressing Laoer, "Go pack his things, and take him away today."
Just taking him away like that?
Dong Mei wanted to say something, but she was intimidated by Mr. Xue’s icy glare.
Xue Laoer didn’t expect her to do anything, and went back to the room to help Xue Jinzhe pack.
Lv Guodong chuckled and patted Xue Jinzhe’s head.
And Lv Guoqing tenderly wiped his tears, but he was too foolish to take care of himself, let alone a child.
Wang Xinxia hurried over to assist him.
"Good child, don’t cry," Wang Xinxia hugged him tightly, "Grandma’s good grandson, truly a good child."
It was only when Xue Laoer went to pack that he realized how little Xue Jinzhe’s belongings were.
This made him feel even more guilty.
Although the child wasn’t his, there had been feelings over the years.
"If you ever miss him, you’re always welcome to visit Qin City," Lv Guodong chuckled.
Mr. Xue’s quick agreement was also related to the promised benefits.
But it was all for Xue Jinzhe back then.
No, now he should be called Lv Jinzhe.
