"Shuanzi, Mei'er, come and sit at the table. There is a charcoal brazier here to keep you warm."
Mrs. Sun greeted again.
"Hey, that's good."
Yang Huamei pulled Wang Shuanzi up and came to the table.
In fact, the main room of Yang Huazhong's house is not cold at all. There are charcoal braziers under the table and in the four corners of the house, which are warm and cozy.
But in order to facilitate talking, they naturally have to sit at the table.
Yang Huazhong took a few puffs of dry cigarette and said, "Let's be honest, what's the matter?"
Yang Huamei and Wang Shuanzi looked at each other. Wang Shuanzi took a deep breath and spoke again.
"Third brother, third sister-in-law, to be honest, we are here to pay back the money that Dabaipan Shop borrowed from you..."
"ah?"
This was somewhat beyond Yang Huazhong's expectations.
I thought they were here to borrow money.
Sun was also secretly surprised and secretly looked at Yang Huamei to ask.
I just borrowed two taels of silver from her before, why did I pay back the money so quickly?
However, Yang Huamei had been hanging her head since she sat down at the table. She put her hands on her legs and grabbed her pants. She didn't know what she was thinking about. She didn't receive Sun's eyes at all.
"Third brother, this is the money Mei'er and I have saved during this period. It totals 7 taels of silver. You can take it and give it to fourth brother, fifth brother, and Yongjin Yongzhi."
Wang Shuanzi took out a handkerchief and put it on the table. When he opened the handkerchief, there were indeed a few broken pieces of silver and two slings of copper coins lying inside. Together they were about seven taels of silver.
Yang Huazhong did not go to get the money on the table.
"Third brother, I know this little money is far from enough, but why don't we celebrate the New Year? It's our attitude to pay back a little."
Wang Shuanzi continued.
"After the New Year, we will continue to save, and we will definitely be able to pay off another sum before the Dragon Boat Festival."
"I hope Third Brother can help me tell Fourth Brother, Fifth Brother and the others."
Yang Huazhong still didn't accept the money, but looked at Wang Shuanzi and Yang Huamei.
"The third brother understands how you two want to help Dabai pay off his debt."
"But Third Brother doesn't agree with your behavior."
"As the ancients said, the debts of the father are repaid by the sons, but how come you have reversed this?"
Faced with Yang Huazhong's questioning, Wang Shuanzi and Yang Huamei looked at each other.
Then, Yang Huamei still lowered his head, and it was Wang Shuanzi who responded.
"Dabai's unlucky boy is still in prison right now, and it won't be long before he comes out."
"Of course, I don't feel sorry for him, he should be taught a lesson."
"I help him pay off his debts because I know I can't count on him, but I can't cheat you, Third Brother. You just let us repay this money. Otherwise, we won't feel at ease and we won't be able to hold our heads high..."
Although the head can no longer be lifted up, if it is not returned, the head will be stuck in the crotch.
Yang Huazhong was also in a dilemma.
This money was indeed lent by a few of them to sponsor Dabaipan Shop.
However, the shop was closed, and Qing'er used some tricks to get Dabai's private money, which was dozens of taels. Not only did he pay out all the medical fees for Lao Si and Yongzhi, but he also used the money borrowed from the shop. Also returned it.
Not only that, there are still dozens of taels of silver left, which are now in Yang Huazhong's hands for safekeeping.
Tan personally gave the order that Yang Huazhong would keep the money on his behalf, and find a reliable banker to deposit the money in, so that it could be used for Yang Huamei's retirement in the future when she was left homeless.
This money must not be touched before, let alone Lao Wang's family, including Yang Huamei himself, know in advance.
Therefore, facing the seven taels of silver that Wang Shuanzi and Yang Huamei had to save on food and clothing, Yang Huazhong was very entangled.
"This money... don't be in a hurry to pay it back. You can take it back and use it first, and then talk about it after the New Year."
After a long time, Yang Huazhong finally squeezed out these words.
"Third brother, we don't plan to take this money back after we got it. Just accept it!"
Wang Shuanzi begged again. His unswerving attitude had nothing to do with whether a person was physically strong or not. Even if he was so sick and weak, once he made up his mind, even ten cows would not be able to pull him back.
Just when Yang Huazhong was in a dilemma, Yang Ruoqing came over unexpectedly.
She came here to deliver something to Mrs. Sun.
"Huh? My aunt and uncle are here too?"
"Ah? Yes, Qing'er is here too?"
Yang Huamei and Wang Shuanzi greeted Yang Ruoqing with embarrassment on their faces.
Yang Ruoqing blinked and immediately saw the silver on the table.
Are you here to borrow money?
Or pay back the money?
Did she bump into someone she shouldn't have bumped into?
Can you pretend not to see it now and then exit?
However, the greetings were all given!
"Qing'er, you came just in time,"
When Sun stood up and came to take the things from Yang Ruoqing's hand, Yang Huazhong at the table also greeted her.
"Your aunt and uncle came here specifically to pay back the money. I told them not to collect the money in a hurry. They have a lot of money to spend during the Chinese New Year. I want them to take it back..."
Yang Huazhong blinked as he spoke.
The insider Yang Ruoqing...understood in seconds.
"Oh... No, Dad, I really forgot something when you mentioned it. This matter has something to do with my aunt and uncle!"
After Yang Ruoqing made a look of realization, she patted her head and came to the table with a smile.
She pushed the money on the table back to Yang Huamei and Wang Shuanzi, "Aunt, uncle, the money we borrowed from Dabaipan Shop earlier has been repaid. You don't need to help him pay it back."
"What?"
Yang Huamei, who had been lowering his head, suddenly raised his head, with a look of astonishment on his face.
After being stunned, a trace of surprise emerged. The surprise did not dare to surge too fast, just like the spring water slowly seeping out from the cracks in the rocks, and was pinched out with a little force.
"Qing'er, you, you are not teasing me, are you? What can Dabai do? I won't believe it even to death!" Yang Huamei asked eagerly for confirmation.
Although she spoke in a self-questioning and self-answering tone, first asking questions and then denying herself, and with expressions of doubt and contempt to deny Dabai in all aspects, however,
The sudden light in her eyes betrayed her heart.
At this moment, her heart was full of surprises, and she sincerely expected Yang Ruoqing to give her a positive statement again.
Proving that her Dabai can still be saved...
Wang Shuanzi's reaction was not as intense as Yang Huamei's, his eyes widened and his mouth slightly opened.
There was no surprise or excitement on his face, but from the slightly trembling corners of his lips, it could be seen that Wang Shuanzi had also suffered a heavy blow in his heart!
That was a blast of joy!
It was a blow that made him look at his son Dabai with admiration!
Yang Ruoqing smiled and said, "Auntie, how dare I make fun of you? It's true, the money has been paid back."
A bright smile is about to bloom on Yang Huamei's face, just like fireworks rising into the night sky, about to explode into the most dazzling...
"However, he didn't return it himself. The government seized it from the house when they seized their shop."
