CHAPTER 149: CHAPTER 149: HERE FOR THE BONUS

Because of this matter, the Second Sister-in-law He has said many unpleasant things behind our backs.

However, in this regard, Father He Sanqiang is very adamant. He feels that back then he couldn’t resist his own mother, and he’s already very sorry towards his third son, so he doesn’t want to make his son’s heart completely cold.

And Mother He, Zhang Guizhi, is just a regular housewife. Though she has her own biases daily, she also knows she can’t just exploit one son. Although the incident back then was really helpless, she ultimately feels guilty towards the third son, so even if she has any ideas, she eventually complies with her husband’s wishes.

Nevertheless, every time he returns home, he doesn’t come empty-handed; he always brings something. So even if the family has any ideas, they don’t dare make a fuss in front of him.

Until half a year ago, a cousin in Beijing, Shen Ninghui, had an accident, and no one could take her two children.

Her husband, Ye Liyan, was a lone soul when they got married. It’s said that the family got lost during wartime and couldn’t contact each other. He also disappeared four years ago, just when his cousin was pregnant with her second son Siyan.

So the two children were first sent to cousin Shen Ninghui’s family, but after discovering that Shen Ninghui’s accident happened on a day off and no compensation was received from the factory, the Shen Family exploded, saying they couldn’t even support their own kids, let alone what to support these two children.

After a period of bickering, the Shen Family directly sent the children back to the He Family in East Province Sanyuan City, saying that back in the day when the He Family was in trouble, the Shen Family helped raise He Jinxuan, and now that the third brother and his wife are gone, their grandchildren should be raised by the He Family.

No need to discuss within the He Family, except for the He Family elderly couple, all were unwilling to raise these two children.

But the person who sent the children over from the Shen Family had already taken the bus back to Beijing—they could only be angry in vain.

Eventually, after the two children stayed for one night at the He Family, the next day they were sent to the Mechanical Factory.

This is when He Jinxuan learned that his cousin was gone. Last time he saw his cousin, she was so lively. He didn’t refuse; his cousin was gone, and these two children were his responsibility.

He didn’t say anything, directly keeping the two children because of the deeds of the He Family. Afterwards, unless necessary, he rarely returned to the He Family. His heart truly turned cold.

If it weren’t for the thirty yuan given by his aunt and uncle years ago, the He Family might not have survived. Yet now they don’t even have half a sense of gratitude; they couldn’t even accommodate two kids.

Second Sister-in-law He was somewhat anxious. Coming here today was about money, couldn’t just come for nothing. Besides, she couldn’t let that one yuan go for nothing: "Jinxuan, I heard the thieves you caught earlier tied into a big case, and you earned great merit?"

He Jinxuan looked at the Second Sister-in-law, who never acts without benefit: "How does Second Sister-in-law know?"

Second Sister-in-law He, Gao Yumei, brushed stray hairs behind her ear, smiling as she said: "I heard someone say that. Is this true?"

He Jinxuan felt there was nothing to hide and nodded: "Yes."

Second Sister-in-law He’s heart started to race, rubbing her hands, she asked: "How much did they reward you with?"

Upon hearing this, He Jinxuan instantly understood her intent. He thought, yes, Second Sister-in-law Gao Yumei was a stingy iron rooster who never parts with a cent; why is she so generous today? Turns out she was targeting his bonus.

He Jinxuan looked towards his mother: "Did you come to inquire about this? Why bother running all this way? A phone call would have sufficed."

Mother He was about to explain but was interrupted by Second Sister-in-law He: "Jinxuan, you know the situation at home, a big family squeezed into one courtyard, it’s really cramped.

The youngest brother recently started dating, and perhaps we’re going to talk about bride price and setting a date soon—it’s certain that he would need a marital home. He can’t possibly share a room with nephews; you agree, right?"

He Jinxuan glanced at his watch: "I have never participated in family matters; you all can figure it out yourselves."

With his face turning cold, how could Second Sister-in-law He let it go: "Jinxuan, we’re all family, you’re a part of the family too, you can’t just leave you out of discussions.

Here’s the thing, the Lu Family next door is moving out, and they’re preparing to sell their house. The family is thinking of buying it, so living conditions can be a bit more spacious. By then, when you return home, you’ll have your own room. Isn’t that a great thing?"

He Jinxuan sneered: "Indeed, it’s a great thing."

Second Sister-in-law He stood up with a smile: "Jinxuan, I knew you would also want it. It’s just that the family doesn’t have enough money. Can we borrow your bonus for now? The family will repay you once there’s money, mainly because this opportunity is rare, and all the families are eyeing it."

He Jinxuan turned to his mother, who never had the chance to speak: "Mom, is this your and Dad’s idea?"