I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2395 - 1516: Relatives

"Huazi, you can see for yourself that Qing Qing is not at home. Why not go back first? I will talk to her when she returns."

An early morning visitor arrived at the Fang Family residence.

Though not a VIP, she was certainly a person of some note, and she brought several gifts.

Running a convenience store makes it easy to acquire items from her own stock, after all.

"That's right. It's not as if we're strangers, bringing gifts. Take them back."

Fang Weiguo agreed with his wife, gesturing for the milk and two bottles of Baijiu to be returned.

"Fang, Sister Pan, if you have any grievances with me, please just tell me."

"That's absolutely impossible."

Pan Hui quickly denied.

"Then what does letting me take these things back signify?"

A woman of a slightly plump build seemed to have a thought, deliberately letting out a sigh as she spoke, "Could it be that Qing Qing has achieved success now, and thus looks down upon us...?"

"What are you implying!"

Pan Hui interrupted, offering a helpless smile, "Huazi, please don't worry. I will definitely speak with Qing Qing. Why don't you return first; your shop requires your attention as well."

"My business is just small-scale, it's not much of a bother, and Hong Ou is managing the shop."

The woman had clearly decided not to depart easily, stating, "When will Qing Qing be back? I will wait for her."

Pan Hui felt an even greater sense of helplessness and couldn't help but glance at her husband.

Her husband returned her gaze.

She understood his unspoken message, but what could she do in this situation?

Given the current relationship between the two families, they could not possibly utter harsh words to send her away.

"I'm not sure when that girl will return either. Children grow up, and as parents, we can't exert too much control."

Pan Hui could only patiently manage the situation.

The moderately plump woman nodded, saying, "Ah, Qing Qing is so outstanding, she hardly needs your and Brother Fang's concern. Sister Pan, you know how much we envy you; because of Qing Qing, Brother Fang retired peacefully in his fifties to enjoy life. But for Hong Ou and me, we still have to manage the store day and night."

After layoffs swept through the compound, everyone began their own ventures, taking up various jobs. Fang Weiguo, however, became a truck driver, a profession notorious for its demanding labor, not only draining but also incredibly perilous, with numerous recorded accidents on the road.

Thus, when Fang Qing became capable, she forcefully "commanded" her father to retire, thus reversing the parent-child roles for the first time.

Indeed.

I raised you when you were young; you support me in my old age.

Life is like a relay race, where children inevitably take the baton of "responsibility" from their parents.

"Your time for rest hasn't arrived yet. Xiao Yu is still young; it won't be long before you can enjoy yourselves too."

"Oh dear."

Jiang Huazi shook her head, lamenting, "That child can't compare to Qing Qing. Qing Qing is so obedient, but he's always contrary to us."

As she spoke, it was evident to everyone that the deliberate dissatisfaction on her face was merely a pretense; her true feelings were pride and contentment regarding her son.

Precisely.

The individual who came to the Fang Family early this morning was Jiang Chen's aunt. In truth, this wasn't her first visit recently.

It was clear that Jiang Huazi was unaware her nephew had returned to Sha City. What was more peculiar was that Fang Weiguo and Pan Hui had not uttered a single word about Jiang Chen's return. They were possibly staying across the street and had deliberately kept their front door shut to prevent Jiang Huazi from discovering him.

"Huazi, this is clearly the developer's oversight; they breached the contract by failing to deliver the house on time, exceeding the delay by over a year. Even an ordinary housewife like myself, who hasn't read much, knows this is a serious breach. Why don't you hire a lawyer to sue the developer?"

"Sister Pan, do you think we haven't attempted this? Before bothering you and Brother Fang, we visited every law firm in Sha City, regardless of size. Yet, the outcome remains the same; they collect our consultation fee only to inform us that the case is unwinnable, advising us to negotiate with the developer instead. However, if the developer were reasonable and willing to settle matters, why would they have delayed for so long? Why would there be endless rounds of homeowners asserting their rights amidst such turmoil?"

"Brother Fang, Sister Pan, we are truly at a crossroads. If it weren't for this dire situation, I certainly wouldn't have come to trouble Qing Qing. You also know that for ordinary people like us, a house represents the culmination of a lifetime's labor. Yet, the developer has taken the money and still hasn't delivered the house, and every month we are still obligated to pay the bank mortgage..."

Jiang Huazi's face was etched with worry, her eyes brimming with unshed tears.

Pan Hui and Fang Weiguo exchanged glances, their inherent simplicity and kindness eventually softening their hearts.

"But it wasn't you who purchased the house..."

Pan Hui pressed her lips together.

Jiang Huazi gazed at her, a wry smile playing on his lips. "Sister Pan, do you truly believe we possess the financial means to acquire such a multitude of residences? Our humble endeavor of establishing a modest shop at the community's periphery has already consumed every ounce of our resources. Yet, Zhongquan, upon my counsel, has purchased a dwelling in Greenfield Phase II. Even if he were not kin, how would you assess the situation—am I not indirectly implicated?"

"Offering advice when others are making such significant purchases is hardly a prudent course of action,"

Pan Hui couldn't refrain from remarking.

As these words were spoken, Fang Weiguo occupied a nearby seat, maintaining a quiet demeanor.

"It is indeed a significant undertaking. That is precisely why he sought my counsel. Individuals such as ourselves, ordinary folk, might only have the occasion to purchase a home once in a lifetime. The rationale behind my suggestion for him to invest in Greenfield Phase II stemmed from my personal experience; I have resided in a Greenfield Phase I property for several years and found the living conditions and property management to be quite satisfactory. Who could have foreseen that Phase II would be plagued by such substantial complications?"

Jiang Huazi was steeped in remorse. "Had I possessed any foresight, I would have remained utterly silent. Now, I find myself in an untenable position, and Hong Ou has also voiced considerable disapproval towards me."

Pan Hui let out a sigh, her heart resonating with empathy, making it difficult for her to maintain her sternness. "You ought not to burden yourself with excessive self-recrimination. He is, after all, your cousin; he solicited your opinion, and could you conscientiously refuse? Your intentions were, from the outset, genuinely benevolent."