CHAPTER 776: CHAPTER 750: FOSTER MOTHER ARRIVES

Qin Dazhuang walked in, and sure enough, that sharp, harsh voice belonged to his mother, Mother Qin.

Qin Dayu was supporting Mother Qin, with her brother-in-law Li Kaoshan standing beside her.

The three of them saw Qin Dazhuang and their eyes flickered with joy.

Mother Qin rushed forward, hugged Qin Dazhuang tightly, and patted his back as she cried bitterly.

"Dazhuang, how could you do this? How could you abandon your mother?"

The diners nearby couldn’t help but perk up their ears, eager for gossip.

"Mom, come inside, let’s go to the office inside. Don’t disturb others while they’re eating. Xiao Zhang, pay 200 yuan for the fare outside and bring a little food for my mom, sister, and brother-in-law Zhang Luo to the office."

Emotionally speaking, it was indeed my fault back then, hurting Mother Qin’s feelings, which led her to finally abandon me, her son. Who would dare to associate with me then?

I knocked my sister unconscious and stole the last of my mother’s money, leaving her unattended even when she was in the hospital.

From any angle, my mother didn’t do me wrong.

I actually went back once, but upon returning, my sister didn’t let me see my mother. She made it clear that I was actually adopted and not my mother’s biological son.

Even though Mother Qin hoped for me to take care of her in old age, now that I’ve fallen into gambling addiction and become violent, who would dare rely on me?

My sister’s intention was clear: to sever ties with me and never contact again, for mother to live with her rather than risk being killed by staying with me.

Qin Dazhuang knew that no matter how much he said he’s reformed, no one would dare believe him.

He had even tricked his sister last time.

This time, no matter what he says, his sister won’t believe him.

This can’t be blamed on Qin Dayu.

But since then, he learned about his true background. No wonder his mother favored his sister a bit more.

Each time she took money from our home, she’d secretly give it to my sister. Back then, I couldn’t understand why, when I was the boy in the family.

Wasn’t our mother supposed to be better to me?

Why did she favor my sister instead? Now, it’s quite clear.

If it were me, I’d favor my sister too.

I did such terrible things.

Even a biological mother would feel chilled; let alone a foster mother.

But in any case, the foster mother never wronged him.

He guided Mother Qin, calling out to his sister and brother-in-law to go directly to the private room upstairs.

Originally, he opened a small restaurant, but business was booming. He quickly opened the second and third, earning enough to open the largest one.

It had two floors and contained several private rooms.

On the second floor, he had a specially reserved office.

Mother Qin looked around at all this, the high-end restaurant décor, watching as her son instructed the manager, who nodded and bowed respectfully.

Her heart was suddenly filled with emotion.

Originally, she had given up on this son while living with her daughter.

Mainly due to his gambling addiction, becoming utterly reckless. Although she couldn’t be considered a good foster mother, she was partial to her biological daughter.

But she raised Qin Dazhuang, helped him settle down and start a career. She hadn’t wronged him.

The issue was that her son had become irredeemable.

She knew that if she stayed with her son, she’d eventually die at his hands.

She resolved to sever ties with him, and despite no contact over the years, just half a month ago, someone returned from the town, saying they’d seen Qin Dazhuang in the city, running an extremely large hotpot restaurant with excellent business, driving his car around.

Showing off wealth with stylish clothes.

Though Mother Qin lived well with her daughter, her son-in-law wasn’t fond of having his mother-in-law around.

He didn’t say anything, but his expressions made her feel unwelcome staying at her daughter’s place.

Before, Mother Qin had confidence, having money to support her daughter and son-in-law.

Back then, her son-in-law had to be respectful for the sake of the money.

Now spending her son-in-law’s money everywhere, he was clearly unhappy.

Whenever her in-laws visited, they were sarcastic and critical.

She thought she had to endure this, spending her later years with her daughter.

But unexpectedly, her worthless son had become successful.

Additionally, her son-in-law had lost his job; the factory shut down, leaving workers to fend for themselves.

Her daughter struggled to support the whole family, truly exhausting.

A few days ago, her youngest granddaughter was diagnosed with severe liver disease, needing surgery.

That news shocked everyone.

The surgery required at least 5000 yuan, an impossible amount for their family.

They were barely able to gather 500 or 600 yuan, not 5000.

Mother Qin steeled her heart, brought her daughter and son-in-law to seek help from her son in the city.

No matter what, she had to help her daughter, hoping this foster son would still recognize her.

Before coming, Mother Qin had decided that if Qin Dazhuang didn’t acknowledge her and refused money, she’d create a scene. Now that Qin Dazhuang had money, he couldn’t be as shameless as before.

Besides, she understood what kind of person Qin Dazhuang was.

Though he grew to reject everyone, she was familiar with Qin Dazhuang’s personality.

"Dazhuang, you have skills now."

Mother Qin’s words made Qin Dazhuang smile unwittingly.

For years, he had always been just a disappointing son in his mother’s eyes; yet now, he’s hearing praise.

Maybe before, hearing such words would have made him happy, but now that feeling was greatly reduced.

The satisfaction and joy didn’t compare to what he felt seeing his daughter and Jiang Xin.

After all, during his most difficult times, although he rejected everyone, mother never thought how to help him out of the quagmire, never considered saving him.

This is likely due to his adoptive status. If it were her biological son, would she still throw him aside so heartlessly?

At least his mother-in-law and father-in-law, even after the daughter divorced him, couldn’t bear to watch him struggle.

They advised, beat, scolded, and helped him.

He thought, real parents should be like Fan Xiuying and Jiang Honest.

They are the true embodiment of parental love, wanting their children to be well.

While his mother had her reasons, didn’t he still feel any resentment deep inside?

There’s no way—that’s human nature, emotions intertwined.

Moreover, over those years, the things done for his sister made sense once he learned he was adopted.

Deep emotional bonds between mother and son had dwindled; now, he merely felt grateful for his upbringing.

Though he would try his best to care for his foster mother, acting as he once did in total obedience was impossible.

No one can truly return to the past.

It’s beyond anyone’s reach.