Besides, wasn't Grandpa also wealthy? Wasn't all that money spent on Chi Yiyuan?
Why did she still have to give another portion separately?
"Dad, you..."
"You want to say I'm rich? If I'm rich, that's the old man's coffin lid. Do you want the old man to raise your children without contributing a single cent?"
Yu Xiyue couldn't utter the rest of her words because of Chi Ge's statement.
"I'll give it!" Yu Xiyue said through gritted teeth.
As Yu Xiyue spoke, her gaze was fixed on Chi Yiyuan.
She hoped Chi Yiyuan would say something on her behalf.
Even if Chi Yiyuan said in frustration that he didn't want her money, it would be something.
Chi Yiyuan saw it but pretended not to.
Grandpa was fighting for his interests. If he wasn't out of his mind, he certainly wouldn't undermine it.
Seeing Chi Yiyuan remain silent, seemingly in agreement, Yu Xiyue gnashed her teeth in hatred.
As expected, those who weren't raised by her side weren't close.
He didn't even say a word to help her.
Or was this Chi Yiyuan's idea all along?
Chi Yiyuan himself wanted this money.
Yu Xiyue felt she had uncovered the truth.
"Then hurry up. Xiao Yuan has his eye on a courtyard, and he needs money for it," Chi Ge said coldly.
"Dad, I don't have that much money on hand. I'll wire it to you after I return to the country." The more Yu Xiyue thought about it, the more reluctant she was to part with the money.
Since Chi Yiyuan was heartless and didn't treat her as his mother, why should she treat Chi Yiyuan as her son?
Why should her money be spent by an ungrateful wretch?
Yu Xiyue still didn't think she had done anything wrong; instead, she believed it was all Chi Yiyuan's fault.
She told herself that if Chi Yiyuan had spoken a word for her, she would have been willing to consider him her son.
However, she subconsciously forgot that even if Chi Yiyuan had spoken up for her, in her heart, this son had long ceased to exist.
"Xiyue, do you think I'm old and my brain is gone?"
Chi Ge's words left Yu Xiyue unsure how to respond.
But she understood that Chi Ge meant she had no choice but to give the money.
She certainly had ten thousand yuan, but there was a need for consideration between having it and giving it out.
And the result of that consideration was that she truly didn't want to give it.
"Give Xiao Yuan ten thousand yuan for living expenses. As for the old man's retirement money, you can send it over slowly after you return. Whether it's a monthly amount, a quarterly amount, or an annual amount, it's up to you!" Chi Ge dropped a bombshell coldly.
Yu Xiyue felt that coming here today was a mistake!
She shouldn't have come at all. If she hadn't, she wouldn't have lost so much money for nothing.
Ten thousand yuan, while not a huge amount for their family, was not insignificant either.
They were just workers in Germany. Without their own businesses, no matter how high their income, how much higher could it be?
Maintaining a decent lifestyle and covering the expenses of their two children was already a struggle.
Why wouldn't the elders consider them and instead try to tear a piece of flesh from them?
At this moment, Yu Xiyue completely forgot that she was the one who initiated all of this!
"Xiyue, I know you're doing well in Germany, which is why you look down on people here. As son and daughter-in-law, and as parents, you can't just think of yourselves and ignore your elders and children!"
When the old man Chi Ge was silent, it was one thing, but when he spoke, he was truly infuriating.
Yu Xiyue opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing, turning and leaving.
Ten thousand yuan was ten thousand yuan. She'd just consider it a buyout.
She, Yu Xiyue, would pretend to have no son from now on!
"Grandpa!" Chi Yiyuan helped Chi Ge sit on the sofa.
"Xiao Yuan, there's a courtyard near Grandpa Du's place that's for sale. I plan to buy it!" Chi Ge suddenly said.
"Grandpa, are you planning to move?"
Since returning, Chi Yiyuan had considered moving, but Grandpa was reluctant.
He knew exactly what Grandpa was thinking. Wasn't it because he hoped that when the children returned from abroad, they would still find their way home?
But now, the children had returned from abroad, yet not one of them had thought of coming home.
Chi Yiyuan's guess was correct; Chi Ge was indeed heartbroken.
He stayed here because he still held onto a sliver of hope, but now, that hope was completely gone!
"When people get old, it's better to be with old friends!" Chi Ge said faintly. "If we sell this small Western-style building, we'll have enough to buy a two-courtyard siheyuan with money left over."
As he spoke, his gaze couldn't help but wander around.
Their family had lived here for many years.
But perhaps those memories only existed in his mind.
His children had grown up and flown away, far away!
Perhaps they never considered the possibility of returning one day.
Since that was the case, he might as well completely let go of his reluctance and start a new life.
"Grandpa, as long as you're willing, I'm fine with it!"
In reality, with Grandpa living alone, Chi Yiyuan was somewhat worried. If they moved, it might be better.
At the very least, he would have some old friends to read, drink tea, and talk with.
News of the Chi family selling their Western-style house quickly spread within their circle.
There were people who had taken a liking to the Chi family's garden villa. When Chi Ge returned, someone had already probed.
But Chi Ge had refused them. Unexpectedly, such news suddenly emerged.
Yu Xiyue also heard this news.
She sat on the hotel sofa, furious, and remained silent for a long time.
What did this mean?
Selling houses and asking for money again?
Were they trying to slap her in the face?
Were they trying to tell everyone that their children were unfilial?
Buying and selling a house was not a simple process. While the Chi family was busy with this, Saturday arrived.
Back then, the weekend only had one day. On Saturday morning, Su Xiaotian still had to go to class.
By noon, Su Xiaotian tried to communicate with Huang Wenbai to request half a day off.
Huang Wenbai looked at Su Xiaotian, feeling utterly disappointed.
This Su Xiaotian was academically good and worked hard, but she was always distracted by irrelevant matters.
If she weren't distracted by irrelevant things, this student would definitely achieve great things.
But how could he, as a teacher, say such things?
"Student Su Xiaotian, how much time is left until July? Do you think you have time to waste?"
Su Xiaotian said apologetically, "Teacher Huang, I know the college entrance examination is not far away, but this is a serious matter, something that earns foreign exchange for the country!"
When Su Xiaotian even brought up earning foreign exchange for the country, what else could Huang Wenbai say?
"Only this afternoon?" Huang Wenbai asked.
This afternoon was for math and physics classes. Su Xiaotian scored full marks in both subjects, so missing them shouldn't have a significant impact!
Huang Wenbai tried his best to convince himself, so as not to be unable to figure it out and explode with anger on the spot!
He had said it many times, no absences allowed. Other students were all compliant. Why couldn't a top student like Su Xiaotian abide by it?