Chapter 1462: Jia Zhangshi's Skill

Red Star Courtyard

Jia Family

Banggeng covered his nose and asked, "Grandma, why did you come back so soon?"

Qin Huairu pricked up her ears; she was also very curious about how Jia Zhangshi was released so quickly. It shouldn't be.

"Why, aren't you happy that Grandma is back!"

Jia Zhangshi raised her chin proudly. "Grandma performed a meritorious service inside and was even commended. If it weren't for the fact that your grandma doesn't crave fame, perhaps you could have seen Grandma in the newspaper."

Banggeng looked disbelieving. "Grandma, I'm not a three or four-year-old child anymore. What kind of meritorious service could you perform in that kind of place?"

Jia Zhangshi said urgently, "Hey! Looking down on your grandma, are you! You don't know how amazing Grandma is! Around the Mid-Autumn Festival, a woman who trafficked children wanted to escape from prison while working. It was her bad luck that she was discovered by your grandma. Who is your grandma? Someone who can't tolerate sand in her eyes. Before that woman could pry open the wire fence, Grandma found the guard comrade to report it and cooperated with the guard comrade to catch her back. Tell me, isn't your grandma amazing? Because of this, the high-ranking leader above even commended your grandma."

Qin Huairu forced a smile on the side. "Mother-in-law, you're really amazing."

"You shameless thing, is it your place to speak here!"

Jia Zhangshi slapped the table, her triangular eyes staring coldly at Qin Huairu. "I gave you face in front of outsiders for the sake of my eldest grandson, but you also have to know what's good for you. Tell me, what about my lost coffin money? The money was lost at home. When I wasn't here, you were in charge of the house. My hard-earned coffin money is lost. Regardless of whether you stole it or not, you have an unshirkable responsibility. I tell you, Qin Huairu, if you don't give me an explanation, I won't be finished with you."

Banggeng lowered his head guiltily to drink porridge, and Qin Huairu wiped her tears and asked, "Mom! You said your retirement money is lost, so how much money did you lose exactly?"

Jia Zhangshi gritted her teeth. "Seven hundred sixty-three yuan and fifty-two cents. I remember it clearly. That was my hard-earned money. My son is gone, and I was counting on that money to buy a good coffin, but now all the money is gone."

"So much!"

Qin Huairu was shocked. "Mom! Didn't you say you had no money?"

Jia Zhangshi said hatefully, "You believe whatever I say? Do you have no idea why I told you I had no money? You're hooking up with people outside all day long. I was afraid that one day you'd run off with a wild man without a word. If you ran off, the children and I would only be able to live on that little bit of money. Could I tell you?"

Qin Huairu said in anger, "Mom! What nonsense are you spouting! How did I hook up with people! Where did I have a wild man! I, Qin Huairu, am self-respecting and chaste. I've been a beast of burden for the Jia family. I haven't let the Jia family down, but I didn't expect that this is how you see me in your heart. You've hurt my heart too much. I... I... if I had known it would be like this, I might as well have gone with Dongxu."

"Pah!"

Jia Zhangshi spat at Qin Huairu. "You think I'm blind or deaf? I know exactly what kind of goods you are. I know what you're up to the moment you stick your butt out. You still have the face to say you didn't hook up with people? Where did that Shazhu, Yi Zhonghai, Xu Damao, Cao Weiguo, and those lovers of yours in the factory come from? There is no wall that doesn't leak wind. If you want people not to know, you shouldn't do it. Don't try to deceive my sharp eyes. I'm old, but I haven't reached the point of being senile or having dementia. Your little thoughts can't fool me. You haven't run away now because you can't bear to leave the life in the city and can't bear to leave the job my son left behind. If you left the Jia family, you'd only be able to go begging on the street."

Jia Zhangshi was not only skilled with her hands, but her mouth was even more powerful. Every word was like a needle, stabbing Qin Huairu until she was teary-eyed and filled with grief and indignation. Her tears were like a broken dam, almost flooding out of Jingcheng and drowning Jizhou...

"Put away your hypocritical cat tears. I've seen all these tricks of yours before. I'll put it this way: because you are still the daughter-in-law of the Jia family, I'm leaving you some face. If you don't give me an explanation, I'll have to report it. In any case, my coffin money cannot disappear into thin air."

Jia Zhangshi stared at Qin Huairu gloomily, her words already carrying a threat.

Report it!

If she really reported it, then this matter would be huge.

Family shame shouldn't be spread, but on the other hand, what if the "thief" was really caught?

From the moment Jia Zhangshi returned, rummaged through boxes and cabinets, and made a scene saying her retirement money was lost, Qin Huairu had a suspect in her heart. Who else could have the motive and time to commit the crime except her good eldest son Banggeng?

Thinking of the group of bad friends around Banggeng, the gatherings and eating every few days, and the snacks and fruits he brought back from time to time... everything became clear.

Banggeng used to say that eating outside was a treat from friends, and the snacks and fruits he brought back were also gifts from friends. Now it seems they were all lies to fool her.

Jia Zhangshi's retirement money was nine times out of ten squandered by Banggeng!

Qin Huairu glared angrily at Banggeng, who was lowering his head to drink porridge, wiped her moist corners of her eyes, and looked at Jia Zhangshi almost pleadingly. "Mom! I know you're unhappy. Regardless of whether your retirement money is really lost or fake lost, I will be more filial to you than before. I won't let the Jia family down, and I won't ignore you. I am the daughter-in-law of the Jia family, and I will provide for your retirement and bury you. If you have no coffin money, I will buy you a coffin. I won't let you suffer any grievances. Don't make a scene anymore, let's live our lives well."

"Hmph! You think I'm a three-year-old child!"

Jia Zhangshi snorted and said with a gloomy face, "Qin Huairu, don't try to feed me sweet talk. Your hypocritical ghost words are useless to me. Who can't say pretty words? I've been a daughter-in-law, and I've been a widow. I know your little thoughts. You talk nicely now, but if I really get a serious illness one day, can't get out of bed, and breathe my last, can you still take care of me? Forget it! We're both thousand-year-old foxes, what kind of 'Liaozhai' are you playing with me? Put away your hypocrisy, let's get down to business. You give me ten yuan of retirement money every month, and I'll turn the page on this matter. Don't think I want that ten yuan; this ten yuan is for me to help save for our family. When my eldest grandson grows up, I will give this money to my eldest grandson to marry a wife."

"Ten yuan!"

Qin Huairu said with a mournful face, "Mom! My monthly salary is only twenty-something yuan. If I give you ten yuan, what will our family eat and wear?"

Jia Zhangshi said unreasonably, "I don't care! I want ten yuan! As for what the family eats and wears, that's your business. You are the daughter-in-law of the Jia family. My Dongxu married you, that's the blessing you cultivated for eighteen lifetimes. The Jia family let you enter the city and eat commodity grain. You, as a daughter-in-law, must repay the Jia family. You must be filial to the elderly and raise the children. In any case, you can't let me, this mother-in-law, starve, and you can't let my eldest grandson starve. I tell you, I'm not discussing it with you, but notifying you. Ten yuan, starting from this month. If you don't agree, I'll go to the police station to report it now. I must find my lost coffin money."

These words made Banggeng's body stiffen, his hands gripping the chopsticks tightly, and a flash of panic appeared in his eyes.

If it went to the police station and was found out, his future would be over!

Banggeng looked up at Qin Huairu. "Mom, Grandma is old and has suffered inside, so just be considerate. Ten yuan isn't too much, just give it to Grandma. And Grandma also said that when I get married, she will give the money to me. You give the money to Grandma, just treat it as saving it in the bank."

Qin Huairu endured the urge to fix Banggeng and said to Jia Zhangshi with forbearance, "Mom, I know your mood and I know you're not having an easy time. I agree."

Jia Zhangshi's face became kind. "Good, Qin Huairu, I hope you keep your word. From now on, you can work with peace of mind, and I will take care of the children at home. Let's live the Jia family's life well together. When Banggeng grows up and starts working, we can enjoy happiness together."

Banggeng immediately said, "Grandma, Mom, when I have success, I will definitely be filial to you and let you eat chicken every day." ===== CHAPTER 1464 =====