Chapter 322: Chapter 322

In the living room, Bai Guoping was facing his brother-in-law, who he had always feared, all by himself. His heart was a mess and he didn’t dare to lift his head. Considering what his brother-in-law had already said in front of the children, who knew what he might say now that they were alone.

"You have two kids now, one in the company and one who’s three years old. Look at what you’ve done," Ye He Ping’s face was stern. "In the past, I never said much to you because I wanted to give you face as a man. Even though your sister gives you money secretly, I didn’t mind. You’re her brother, and it’s natural for her to look after you. But her mistake was treating you like a child despite you having a family, giving you money now and then, which only made you indulgent. You never thought about supporting your family, and it turned you into what you are today."

In the kitchen, Bai Xue’s cooking sounds became quieter. When she heard her husband mention giving money secretly, her face changed. She always thought she was doing well since her husband never noticed, but now she realized she was mistaken. How could she possibly hide that from him?

Her husband never mentioned it all these years, which made Bai Xue feel touched when she thought about it. It was clear her husband still cared about her in his heart.

In the living room, Ye He Ping looked at his silent brother-in-law. "This time, since you’ve come, I won’t kick you out. After the fifth day, take your wife and kids back home. Now that the production teams are dissolved, your family should also get its share of land. Regardless of whether you get fined or whatever for extra children, go back to the team and at least get the land. Once you farm and have income, you won’t fear not being able to pay the fines, right? It’s better than begging outside."

Thinking about how his brother-in-law was spending his daughter’s salary and begging with his wife and child, Ye He Ping felt embarrassed for him. "You, a grown man with hands and feet, how could you have the face to beg? Even if begging could support your family, look at what things are like now?"

"Brother-in-law, I’ll listen to you. After the fifth day, I’ll go back home, and I’ll definitely live a good life from now on," Bai Guoping replied in a trembling voice, but with determination.

Ye He Ping didn’t believe him. "There’s no need to say nice things to my face. This time, I’ll buy your return tickets, but this is the last time. Afterward, you’ll have to rely on yourself. As for your sister, if she wants to give you money, I won’t stop her, as long as she can still support herself."

This brother-in-law only spoke nicely but never acted. Ye He Ping understood that well. In front of you, he would say anything, but once he turned away, he was a different person. Ye He Ping made it clear today. With two kids, he couldn’t continue supporting him as before. He still had two daughters. When they marry, he couldn’t bear to give them nothing.

Bai Guoping knew he couldn’t deceive his brother-in-law, so he quietly agreed, genuinely afraid. In the kitchen, Bai Xue’s face wasn’t looking good. She only had a twenty-five yuan salary plus a five-yuan subsidy each month. This money not only covered her expenses, but she also had to send some to her daughter in the army. It was tight, and there was no extra to give to her brother’s family.

She knew her husband said those words for her to hear. Bai Xue had to swallow her pride. Given it was the New Year, Bai Xue cooked red-braised pork, a fresh pot of rice, and scrambled eggs. While eating, Ye He Ping went to the East Room. Only then did Bai Guoping relax. Without waiting for his sister to call his wife, he started gobbling down the food himself.

Li Hua brought the child out. Though she was hungry, she fed the child first. After a bowl of rice earlier, with meat and eggs now, the child ate half a bowl of rice. After the child was full and placed on the ground, Li Hua began eating herself.

Bai Xue watched from the side, seeing her brother devouring the food and stuffing meat into his bowl as if someone was competing with him, her brows furrowing tightly. Even dining with his wife and child, he acted this way, showing how selfish and indifferent he truly was.

The pot of rice was almost finished, and the dishes were wiped clean. Li Hua looked embarrassed, carefully tidying up the bowls and chopsticks. Bai Xue didn’t move, sitting opposite her brother, watching him coldly. Ye He Ping sat in the next room, no longer acting recklessly as he did with his sister. After eating, Bai Guoping turned lazy again, leaning back in his chair and rubbing his belly.

"You’ve reduced yourself to such a state outside?" Just mentioning it made Bai Xue feel ashamed.

Taking his wife and daughter to beg - what disaster must the family have suffered to fall to this level? But it wasn’t disaster; it was simply laziness.

"Sis, I really have no choice. If I had one, who would want to beg? You don’t know the way people look at me. I didn’t want to come to you to lose face, but the child is too young. Adults can endure, but children can’t," Bai Guoping leaned closer, lowering his voice. "Sis, your daughter’s not at the kindergarten anymore, Ye Qian is in the company, Ye Ling is in college, so you’re the only one at home. Let me leave Er Ni with you for company. She can be in the kindergarten during the day and keep you company at night. Li Hua and I will go back to farm and won’t have time to take care of the child."

Bai Xue sneered at her brother, "You have everything planned out, don’t you? Why didn’t you mention this to your brother-in-law? Why tell me instead?"

Bai Guoping grinned shamelessly, "Aren’t you my real sister? We’re the closest, after all."

"Don’t play that card with me. If you can birth them, you can raise them. Don’t pull the same stunt as last time, dumping the kid and leaving. This time, I’ll personally see you onto the train. Whether you live or die after returning home, I won’t care anymore." Bai Xue was genuinely disappointed in her brother.

Bai Guoping looked disheartened, "Sis, don’t give up on me. If you don’t care about me, who else will?" Discover more novels at NovelHub(.)net

"How can I care for you? Remember how you promised when sending Hehua to the company? You swore you’d return home, accept fines if necessary, and endure it. That’s the only reason I had my husband pull strings to get her in. But what did you do? Bai Guoping, give up on this thought. If you want to stay for a few days, fine. If not, I’ll have my husband get you tickets to send you off right away."

In the kitchen, Li Hua cautiously washed the dishes. Hearing that her sister-in-law wouldn’t keep the child, a trace of displeasure flashed across her simple face but was quickly concealed.

Seeing that his sister was resolute in not helping him anymore, Bai Guoping also realized further words were useless. Especially with his brother-in-law at home, he didn’t dare continue. However, a new problem arose. With the Bai Family’s three members here, the current sleeping arrangements wouldn’t work. (To be continued. If you work, you’re welcome to Qidian.com to vote with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)