When I returned to my apartment in the city center, my parents and brother were already waiting there.
As soon as I stepped through the door, my mother, Jade Chen, started rambling on and on.
"No wonder Sophia doesn't want to live in our old home.
This apartment is so grand and must cost a fortune!"
I was utterly baffled.
How did this become my fault?
"We praise your filial piety every day, but if you were truly filial, why wouldn't you bring us all here to enjoy the good life?"
"You live in such a big place by yourself, while the four of us are crammed in the old house in the countryside.
What kind of filial piety is this?"
Jade continued talking to herself, "Why don't you sell this apartment and get a smaller one? You can give us the leftover money, and we can all spend it together.
What do you say, isn't that a good idea?"
Alex also started lecturing me like an elder, "That's right.
A girl living in such a big place, the neighbors will gossip.
Why not sell it and give the money to the family?"
I was amused.
What kind of twisted logic was this?
I worked hard to earn money and buy a place, so why should I hand it over to you to show off?
I suppressed my anger and coldly replied, "If Alex was willing to work, Mom and Dad, why would you be crammed together? It wouldn't be so hard then!"
Back then, I sent money home to renovate the old house.
But not long after, my parents turned around and gave the money to my brother.
My brother took the money, let the land go to waste, and spent his days idling around.
Later, he simply moved into our parents' home, claiming to take care of the elderly, but in reality, he just wanted an easy life.
I couldn't stand listening anymore and slammed my hand on the table as I stood up, "Have you ever cared about me growing up? Now that I have money, you're thinking about it? You're treating me like a money tree!"
Jade also jumped up and pointed at my nose, cursing, "Sophia, you ungrateful wretch! If I hadn't given birth to you, would you be where you are today? You owe me, and you'll never be able to repay me in this lifetime!"
I was shaking with anger, and Henry quickly pulled Jade back and sat her down on the sofa.
Jade pointed at me with trembling fingers, "Henry, Alex, didn't you say Sophia was going to apologize to me? Look at her attitude!"
Henry gave me a look, "Did you upset your mother today? Hurry up and apologize."
Before I could even open my mouth, Jade started criticizing me again, "Sophia, just now you said you'd buy us a nice car and house, but in the blink of an eye, you're going back on your word! You tell me, is that what happened or not?"
"I already compromised and just wanted you to buy an ordinary car, but you're still not satisfied!"
"You're so wealthy with mansions and luxury cars, while we can't even afford decent appliances.
I made a special trip from the countryside to see you, what more do you want?"
I took a deep breath and tried to explain calmly, "Mom, you may have misunderstood me.
I meant that in the future, you can afford it through your own efforts."
"I didn't make myself clear, that's my fault.
Mom, I'll transfer some money to you as an apology."
I transferred ten thousand yuan to her.
Jade immediately accepted the transfer but still looked displeased.
"Sophia, you're so stingy.
You only transferred ten thousand yuan, what kind of sincerity is that?"
Jade said dissatisfiedly, "You say our family can afford a luxury car, but that's easier said than done!"
"Your brother works all year round and can barely save any money.
Your Porsche must cost at least two million, right? Unless you give it to him, he won't be able to afford it in this lifetime!"
After coming of age, Alex originally moved out to rent a place and live with his girlfriend.
Their living conditions were indeed not very good, relying on a few acres of barren land to make ends meet.
But although he and his girlfriend were poor, their desires were abnormally inflated.
Looking at my mother, I finally understood.
Jade's misinterpretation of my comforting words wasn't due to a lack of comprehension, but rather a deliberate attempt to get a luxury car for free!