Ding Jun looked at Mother Ding, who was sobbing. She shook her head helplessly. "If you manage to borrow the items, good for you. I don't care anymore."
Mother Ding was about to say something when she saw Chen Zhiguo walking over with a plate in his hands. She quickly wiped away her tears and greeted him with a bright smile. "Aiyo, you've prepared so much."
Ding Jun secretly admired Mother Ding's speed in changing her expression.
"Mother, Little Jun, it's time to eat." Chen Zhiguo smiled and brought two dishes that had just been prepared to the table. Ding Dayong followed behind with rice in his hand.
Ding Jun was not feeling well and did not want to talk much during the meal. Chen Zhiguo was also a taciturn person. It was Mother Ding who was rambling on and on. Everyone was pandering to her, and they were talking and laughing.
When the meal was almost finished, Mother Ding glanced sideways and quietly observed Chen Zhiguo's expression. After mulling it over for a while, she smiled and said, "Zhiguo, my son Da Yong is going to get married in two days. The woman's family wants a high price betrothal gift and four big items. You know my family's situation and we can't afford these things. Do you think you can lend us these items from your family? We will return them after we use them."
As if afraid that Chen Zhiguo would refuse, Mother Ding quickly flattered Chen Zhiguo. "Everyone in the village says that my daughter married into a good family. They say that Zhiguo is capable and has a high monthly salary. He's a rich man and they're all envious of him."
Mother Ding smiled and narrowed her eyes as she quietly observed Chen Zhiguo's expression. Ding Dayong, who was at the side, also smiled.
Ding Jun's body was unwell and her face was a little pale. She continued to eat by herself. She did not pay attention to the mother and son, nor did she look at Chen Zhiguo.
Chen Zhiguo swallowed the food in his mouth. There was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth. It was gentle yet somewhat distant. "Mother, what are you saying? My monthly salary is barely enough to feed the entire family. There are six children in the family. All of them have to go to school when they grow up. How can I be rich? Besides, the four big items, I borrowed them, so they are not mine. They won't last long, so I might as well save up money to buy them. Don't you think so?"
Mother Ding was stunned for a moment and immediately laughed in agreement. "Yes, yes."
Seeing that the meal was about to be finished, Mother Ding did not give up and wanted to say something. However, she saw that Chen Zhiguo seemed to have thought of something and poked his head out of the door. "The six children should be back soon, right? They haven't even had lunch yet."
Ding Jun looked awkwardly at the fish on the table that was about to be finished. She stood up and cleared the table in embarrassment. "I'll go make some more for them."
Chen Zhiguo laughed lightly. He stood up and took the bowl and chopsticks from Ding Jun's hands. "I'll clean it up. You drink some hot water and rest for a while."
"Mother, Dayong, will you eat some more later?" Chen Zhiguo looked at Mother Ding and Ding Dayong. His tone was sincere and alienating at the same time.
Mother Ding was stunned. She knew that this was an order for them to leave. Her expression was a little ugly, but she did not know what to say. She could only smile apologetically. "No, no, let the children eat. Then we'll go back first."
As she said this, Mother Ding held Ding Dayong's arm and walked to the door.
Ding Jun secretly admired Chen Zhiguo's ability to influence someone like her mother. It was like moving mountains. He was dignified and polite, and he did not disrupt the harmony, nor was anybody hurt in the end.
Ding Jun's impression of this man suddenly improved.
At night, Ding Jun entered the house and saw seven people lying on the ground. Chen Zhiguo was lying in the middle with two fat children lying on top of him. Everyone was talking and laughing.
This scene was particularly warm. Ding Jun felt a strange feeling in her heart. She looked to the side and realized that the entire house was brand new.
Many of the items in the room had been repaired and replaced by Chen Zhiguo at some point in time.
Chen Zhiguo was playing with the children, but when he saw Ding Jun, he stopped what he was doing. He smiled at her. "You're here."
When the children in the room saw this, they went forward and surrounded Ding Jun.
Ding Jun curled her lips. She wanted to say something but hesitated. "Um..."