in2ebook Chapter 29: How much is a blessing worth?
Chapter 29: How much is a blessing worth?
"My father-in-law and mother-in-law."
“I felt really bad for them before, but now that I’m able, I want to make it up to them.”
"Today is my mother-in-law's birthday. I've prepared the cigarettes and alcohol, but I still don't know what gift to give her. Can you give me some ideas?"
Chen Le was unusually troubled.
"That's easy, it'll definitely be buying jewelry!"
Chu Yaoyang made the suggestion.
"No matter their age, women love jewelry; it's in their genes!"
“It just so happens that my brother does this kind of work, I’ll take you there.”
Chu Yaoyang patted his chest, very pleased.
Chen Le's eyes lit up; he was very satisfied with the idea.
The two then went directly to the jewelry city.
We arrived at a display case.
Chu Yaoyang went directly to find his friend, while Chen Le wandered around the counter.
He quickly took a liking to a jade bracelet.
The design is understated yet sophisticated.
However, the price is high; one bracelet costs 180,000 yuan.
"Sir, is this a gift for your girlfriend or an elder?"
A female shop assistant in a black suit came over and began to introduce the products with great enthusiasm.
"Sending elderly people..."
Chen Le pointed to the bracelets inside the counter, looked up and asked a question.
He was stunned when he saw the female shop assistant.
The female shop assistant's eyes widened, and she was stunned!
"why you!"
The female shop assistant gasped in surprise.
Chen Le felt a chill run down his spine.
This woman was none other than Su Xi's sister-in-law—Liu Mengmeng.
"Sister-in-law? What are you doing here? I remember you worked at Brilliance Auto."
Chen Le asked, quite surprised.
"Sigh, I was fired a long time ago, don't even mention it."
"By the way, what are you doing here? I heard from Su Dalong that you and Xiaoxi..."
At this point, Liu Mengmeng paused.
Chen Le's character is well-known.
She looked down on men like Chen Le who abused their wives.
Liu Mengmeng felt sorry.
And it was filled with disappointment.
“I’m sorry to her. I’m working hard to earn money now. I don’t ask her to forgive me. I just hope to make it up to her and our child.”
Chen Le said with a smile.
Liu Mengmeng sighed and said earnestly, "Your family knows about your divorce."
"You know better than anyone how good Xiaoxi is to you and how much she likes you."
"She ignored all the business owners her family introduced her to and married you, who was penniless, but in the end..."
Liu Mengmeng gritted her teeth and walked out from behind the counter.
With a look of exasperation, he poked Chen Le on the forehead with his hand.
"How did you become like this!"
"What a fine young man! How did he end up like this!"
With red eyes and tears welling up, Liu Mengmeng poked Chen Le repeatedly.
He used to be such a good brother-in-law.
That's not how a person is at all!
Sunny and optimistic, hardworking and able to endure hardship.
The whole family could see how much they cherished Xiaoxi.
Chen Le also took on all the dirty and tiring work for his parents-in-law.
Since Su Dalong, the eldest son, was not at home, Chen Le was the one who took care of him and fulfilled his filial duties.
Who could have imagined that Chen Le, after getting involved in gambling, would turn into such a despicable person!
"sister in law."
Chen Le remained silent for a while before speaking.
"I'm sorry to have disappointed you..."
Chen Le lowered his head.
Unwittingly, I have betrayed the trust of too many people!
The more someone trusts you, the more deeply they will be hurt.
"Sister-in-law, I have truly reformed."
"Right now, all I want to do is make money, create the best life for Su Xi and her daughter, and stop worrying the elderly in my family!" Chen Le said, raising his head with a determined expression.
After seeing Chen Le's gaze, Liu Mengmeng lowered her raised hand.
She hesitated for a long time, then with trembling hands, took out 2000 yuan in cash from her handbag and handed it directly to Chen Le.
Chen Le was stunned.
Liu Mengmeng said fiercely, "Today is Mom's birthday... You should find a chance to go over there..."
"Don't talk too much, try to gradually ease the tension and rebuild your image."
"Your sister-in-law is believing in you this last time, so give me a good performance..."
"This is money my mother saved up to buy cosmetics. Now it's all yours to please your mother."
"If I find you going back to gambling again, and you keep up with your ways, I won't let you off the hook!"
Liu Mengmeng wiped away her tears while issuing a righteous and stern warning, which looked quite comical.
Chen Le felt overwhelmed with emotions and didn't know what to say.
This sister-in-law, who has no blood relation to him, is genuinely still willing to believe in him.
Even when they were broke, they still helped me without reservation.
"Sister-in-law, I can't take this money, I've been..."
Chen Le was deeply grateful and shook his head as he spoke.
"Stop talking nonsense..."
"You'll have to pay me back when you make money in the future, and hurry up and get Xiaoxi back."
After saying that, Liu Mengmeng turned and left.
Chen Le stared at the money in his hand, unable to come to his senses for a long time.
"Brother Le!"
A moment later, an affectionate call interrupted Chen Le's thoughts.
Chen Le looked up and saw Chu Yaoyang walking down the street with a handsome young man, their arms around each other's shoulders.
Upon seeing Chen Le, the handsome young man quickened his pace, extended his hand, and smiled, "This must be Brother Chen Le, my name is Han Ming!" "Sorry... I'm late!"
"It's all Chu Yaoyang's fault. He told me about your deeds up there. I've really heard so much about you, I was completely captivated!"
Chu Yaoyang winked and said, "Alright, I'm already giving you a lot of face by bringing my brother along!"
"Seize the opportunity and do your best to please him!"
"You'll see how brilliant your decision was later. And when you benefit from it, don't forget to thank your godfather!"
Han Ming grinned and cursed a few times.
But he was still very courteous to Chen Le.
Seeing how enthusiastic Han Ming was, Chen Le naturally shook hands with him politely.
Upon learning that Chen Le wanted to buy a bracelet from his shop, Han Ming was overjoyed and patted his chest, saying, "Brother Chen, we're all brothers, don't be shy. Feel free to pick anything from my shop, and take whatever you like!"
"That won't do. We still have to give them what they're owed."
Chen Le smiled and nodded, then looked around and chose a bracelet worth 500,000 yuan.
This is an old mine jadeite, which not only has a superior appearance but also great potential for appreciation.
Han Ming's face darkened immediately upon seeing this.
I felt a pang of regret, but I gritted my teeth and slapped the board on the counter, telling the shop assistant to wrap it up quickly.
"Yaoyang, you've made your choice, let's go!"
Having obtained the bracelet he liked, Chen Le decided not to delay any longer.
Chu Yaoyang responded and quickly went outside to drive the car over.
Han Ming personally escorted him to the door.
Before setting off, she secretly pulled Chu Yaoyang aside.
"No way... this older brother of yours is really too much of a rip-off!"
"I was just being polite, but he went straight for 500,000!"
"Let me tell you, you're such an unfair older brother. Don't ever bring him along again, or you'll bankrupt me."
"What value can he bring me in exchange for this 500,000 yuan bracelet?"
Han Ming muttered something under his breath.
Chu Yaoyang was speechless, but had nothing to say, so he could only retort a few times and take Chen Le's bracelet for himself.
Just before getting into the car, Chen Le suddenly stopped and turned around to say something.
"Mr. Han, tomorrow is the opening day of your company's branch, right?"