Upon hearing, Mrs. Chen wiped away her tears. She took Chen Shi's hand and said, "Mother knows that among your three brothers, you're the most intelligent and competent. Let oldest brother and the others remember this favor. Alright, I will ask the first son to buy the courtyard on Houxi Street. Mrs. Hu has no shame, living too close to the wine-shop wouldn't be good..."
Chen Shi replied, "I dare not hope that they remember their debt, I only hope you won't make any more demands in future. Mother, remember, this is the last time. I have two sons of my own, I need to live too."
As Chen Shi left the room, he saw Chen Aman, with red-rimmed eyes, standing outside the door.
When Chen Aman saw him coming out, she snorted and turned away.
Chen Shi had planned to keep this from Mrs. Zhang, but now that his daughter had discovered it, he didn't dare hide it any longer and told Mrs. Zhang that night.
Mrs. Zhang was so upset that she cried again.
