The two were talking when Wang Shuqiu finished her work and ca over.
She also had her most pressing question, "Xiao Fang, when did Mom and Dad say they would co?" After saying this, her eyes were full of expectation, hoping to hear good news from Zhao Xinfang.
But after hearing this question, Zhao Xinfang seed hesitant.
Anxious, Wang Shuqiu urged, "Just say it! What did Mom and Dad say?"
Looking at Wang Shuqiu’s anxious expression, Zhao Xinfang gritted his teeth and said, "Mom said they’re too busy right now. She said to wait a couple of months until the farm work slows down, and then they’ll talk about the situation with you and Brother-in-law."
Wang Shuqiu was not satisfied. "What do they an? It’s just a eting between the parents. It would take a day at most. How could it delay anything?"
Seeing Wang Shuqiu’s bad mood, Du Heng tried to console her, "It’s okay, we’ll wait a couple of months. It’s not like I don’t want you."
Wang Shuqiu didn’t appreciate Du Heng’s consolation because he hadn’t grasped the real reason she was angry.
Zhao Xinfang looked at Wang Shuqiu’s expression and cautiously said, "Actually, after you called last week, Mom and Dad were so happy. They were even preparing to et this week. But Mom went back to her maternal family the day before yesterday, and when she returned, she’d changed her mind."
"What do you an?" Wang Shuqiu suddenly beca agitated.
Now, Zhao Xinfang spoke even more carefully, "Last ti you ca ho, you said you didn’t want Brother-in-law to give betrothal gifts, and Mom and Dad basically agreed. But the night before last, I heard Dad and Mom arguing. It seed like that couple was advising Mom that Brother-in-law must give betrothal gifts, or else Mom and Dad would lose face."
"Why are they always involved? They’re like persistent ghosts," Wang Shuqiu huffed, imdiately annoyed.
However, Du Heng seed to have heard sothing interesting. "Xiao Fang, did you just say your uncle and aunt fought?"
As for his future father-in-law, who was so taciturn you could barely get a word out of him, Du Heng couldn’t believe he would quarrel with his future mother-in-law. You know, he had endured for more than twenty years without voicing any opinions or contradicting his mother-in-law.
Hearing Du Heng’s question, Zhao Xinfang also looked curious. "Brother-in-law, you might not know. After my sister went ho last ti and had that big fight, saying she wanted to split from Mom, taking and Dad with her, Dad’s attitude changed. Especially last month, when that couple ca to ask Mom for money again, Dad directly said he didn’t have any. That shocked . Even Mom and those two were left speechless."
This stunned Du Heng, and Wang Shuqiu was also stunned. They hadn’t expected that their father, who had practiced a policy of silence for almost his entire life, had started to resist.
What does this an?
Was it because he felt supported by his daughter that he had the courage to resist?
Or had he finally decided not to pretend any longer, not wanting to put up with this humiliation?
Before the two could think more about it, Zhao Xinfang continued, "Later on, Mom and Dad started arguing. Although Dad still didn’t say much, his stance was clear: if Mom dared to give that couple money, Dad would pack his things and co to Jinzhou to find my sister."
Gosh, his father-in-law’s change was too drastic; it was hard to accept.
"Also," Zhao Xinfang added, "Mom always disagreed with coming to Jinzhou. But after Dad and Mom fought the night before last, Dad directly packed my luggage yesterday and firmly told to co find you two today. Even this morning, no matter how unwilling Mom was, Dad personally saw off on the bus."
Either die in silence or explode in silence.
Was his father-in-law really such a forbearing person?
Wang Shuqiu was happy about her father’s change, but she still detected sothing in Zhao Xinfang’s words. Frowning, she asked, "You an, they went to ask Mom for money again?"
"Yes, this is already the third ti since you two left."
"What do they need the money for this ti?"
Zhao Xinfang sneered. "That pair said their ’good son’ found a very reliable connection. If they pay 30,000 yuan, he can get into Provincial First Hospital. They’ve already borrowed over ten thousand yuan and want our family to chip in the rest."
Wang Shuqiu scoffed, "That’s pure nonsense. Although I didn’t study dicine, how could soone without a graduation certificate get into Provincial First Hospital? Either he t a scamr, or they’re the scamrs themselves, just trying to swindle our family’s money."
"Mom wanted to help at the ti, but we really don’t have that much money at ho. But do you know what that pair said? They told Mom to ask you for it. When Mom said you didn’t have money either, they told her to ask Brother-in-law, saying that since he’s a dean, he must have money."
Wang Shuqiu’s face filled with disdain. "What a beautiful dream they have."
Zhao Xinfang nodded in agreent. "Mom might have wanted to tell you but felt a little embarrassed. However, Dad was particularly resolute that day. He directly told that pair there was no money. Then he imdiately started packing and clearly told Mom that if she dared to ask you for money, or give them any, he would co to Jinzhou to find my sister straight away."
Wang Shuqiu, forgetting that her parents couldn’t et, said excitedly, "If Dad had been like this from the beginning, our family wouldn’t have suffered this humiliation for so many years. Of course, it’s not too late now. I support Dad."
"I support Dad too."
Du Heng just smiled without saying anything.
He just couldn’t understand why his father-in-law had changed so quickly.
「The next day」
They let Zhao Xinfang rest for two days, planning to take him out over the weekend before he started looking for a job. anwhile, Du Heng returned to the Health Clinic to deal with matters left over from the previous period.
He first went to see Yang Yuansheng when he got to work. However, it was Yang Yuansheng’s first day taking the dicine, and there was no change yet. Du Heng gave so instructions and then went upstairs to the hospital room.
He wasn’t going to see anyone else but Wang Shiyuan’s wife, who had been hospitalized for a week.
"How has your sleep quality been these past few days?"
Wang Shiyuan and his wife both stood up, excited and grateful, when they saw Du Heng enter. Hearing Du Heng’s question, Wang Shiyuan’s wife quickly replied, "I’ve slept very well, very soundly. A few nights ago, I was still dreaming when I slept, but for the past few days, I’ve slept straight through until morning."
"How’s your appetite? You’ve been eating more than before, right?"
Wang Shiyuan’s wife nodded gratefully. "I can eat two bowls every al now. I’m a little embarrassed."
"There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Your body is recovering, and this is when you need nutrition. Eat when you’re hungry and drink when you’re thirsty. Your nutrition must keep up. Just be careful not to overeat or overdrink."
"Okay."
Du Heng turned to look at Wang Shiyuan, who was standing beside him. "Co with to my office."
Back in his office, Du Heng directly stated his intention, "Wang Shiyuan, your wife is better now. Let’s talk about your situation."
As soon as Du Heng finished speaking, Wang Shiyuan smiled happily. "President Du, we won’t need to trouble you with this matter. Thank you." He then bowed to Du Heng.
But this bow made Du Heng jump. The previous incident of Wang Shiyuan kowtowing had left a deep shadow on Du Heng. Seeing him bend over, Du Heng thought he was going to kowtow again, so he quickly rushed over to support him.
Unexpectedly, he just bowed, not kowtowed. However, since he was already moving to support him, helping him up from the bow didn’t seem too abrupt.
"What happened?"
"Wang Shizhen said he wants to partner with to start an agritourism business. He’ll invest the money, and I’ll provide the land."
Du Heng raised his eyebrows unconsciously, not expecting Wang Shizhen to be actually quite decent.
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