Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 810 - 805: Waiting to Collect the Money

Luo Dashan waved his hand at Fang Pingying and laughed, "I’m in good health, just often thinking about my grandchildren, and wondering when I can go see them."

"Yeah, Pingying, since you’re here today, why didn’t you bring Haohao..." Zhou Yunmei originally intended to mention Haohao alone, but in the end, she changed her words to, "Yaoyao and the others, bring them over together too, we want to see them. Your dad keeps talking about it."

Fang Pingying could easily understand the roundabout way Zhou Yunmei was speaking. She chuckled to herself but remained composed on the surface, saying, "It’s a bit cold today, I can’t handle bringing all three of them by myself. Maybe next time when Zhiyong has a day off, we can talk about it."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunmei immediately took advantage of the situation, testing further, "Well, it doesn’t necessarily have to be when Zhiyong has a day off. Actually, your dad and I are free every day, we could go visit them instead."

Fang Pingying glanced at her without saying much, just placating her, "Hmm, but we are working recently, we’ll talk about it when we have a break."

"That’s fine," Zhou Yunmei’s eyes darted, and she quickly shifted the topic to Zhiyong, "Is Zhiyong very busy lately?"

Fang Pingying knew Zhou Yunmei was not genuinely concerned about Luo Zhiyong; she was probing for information. In fact, she had been waiting for Zhou Yunmei to get to the main point, so she responded promptly, "Not too busy, just working every day, with only one day off on weekends."

As expected, Zhou Yunmei continued with Fang Pingying’s words, "Has he recently visited his biological mother?"

"Hmm?" Fang Pingying didn’t answer directly, just looked at Zhou Yunmei, questioning with her eyes why she was so concerned about this matter.

Zhou Yunmei realized she might have shown too much interest, so she hastily explained, "I just think that since Zhiyong no longer resents his biological mother, why not acknowledge her properly? You see, Xiutao is indeed not living well, it’s quite pitiful. If you recognize her, you can also show filial piety, and since you’re doing well financially now, supporting another elderly person isn’t a big deal."

Upon hearing Zhou Yunmei’s words, Fang Pingying truly wanted to laugh. According to Zhou Yunmei, now that they have money, it should be spent freely, and for any slight connection, they should extend their financial support?

No wonder Zhou Yunmei felt so entitled to ask them for money.

"Haha, although we’re better off now, that money is still earned through hard work. We can’t support everyone, we’re not that capable." After saying this, Fang Pingying remembered her purpose for coming today and redirected the conversation,

"But ultimately, she’s Zhiyong’s biological mother. If there’s anything we can help with, we certainly will assist."

Hearing this, Zhou Yunmei was overjoyed and promptly asked, "Really? That’s great."

"Yes, truly."

After speaking, Fang Pingying carefully observed Zhou Yunmei’s expression.

At this moment, Zhou Yunmei was exceptionally excited. Her expression might lead anyone to believe she’s happy about Fang Pingying offering to help Xiutao. But in reality, she’s calculating that her task is completed, she can quickly inform Mrs. Liu and then collect the money.

After receiving the money, holding ten thousand yuan in her hand, she wouldn’t bother to care for anyone else; she’d do whatever she pleased, even disregarding Luo Dashan’s face.

Looking at Zhou Yunmei, Fang Pingying remained composed, waiting for the moment when Zhou Yunmei received the money.

Thus, after sitting for a while, Fang Pingying returned home, waiting for Mrs. Liu to visit again soon.

And over on Zhou Yunmei’s side, Fang Pingying’s prediction turned out to be right. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

On the afternoon of the day Fang Pingying left, Zhou Yunmei stealthily called Mrs. Liu, saying Fang Pingying’s attitude had changed, and if things continue, allowing Fang Pingying and Xiutao to meet several times more would equate to recognition. She demanded Mrs. Liu to pay the remaining money as per their previous agreement.

Of course, Mrs. Liu wouldn’t just take Zhou Yunmei’s word for it; she specifically asked Xiutao about it.

In Xiutao’s view, things were already going well.

Although she and Luo Zhiyong had met only once, Fang Pingying visited her a few times, occasionally calling her to remind her to take care of her health, inquire about her situation, and ask if she needed any help.

From Xiutao’s perspective, after so many years since abandoning her son, she feels they’ve acknowledged her since they’re treating her like this.

In Xiutao’s view, she originally felt ashamed to face Luo Zhiyong and hadn’t expected to benefit from them, so regardless of anything, she feels good as long as they didn’t oust her upon seeing her.

Thus naturally, after Mrs. Liu asked, she spoke positively about everything, saying Luo Zhiyong and Fang Pingying were very filial and caring towards her.

Mrs. Liu, upon hearing this, found it consistent with what Zhou Yunmei said. Furthermore, the supermarket situation had been dragging on for too long, it couldn’t be delayed any longer, she had to act swiftly, so in her haste, she overlooked many details.

Subsequently, once again, she visited Fang Pingying.

This time, Mrs. Liu’s attitude was quite pleasant, and she brought many gifts as one would when visiting relatives.

Upon entering, after Fang Pingying invited her to sit, she very familiarly held Fang Pingying’s hand, affectionately saying, "Pingying, you know, it’s my fault as your aunt that I haven’t visited all this time, now I finally have the time."

Listening to her self-proclaiming as Aunt so warmly, Fang Pingying didn’t refute her, but she didn’t call her Aunt either. Even with Xiutao, Luo Zhiyong never called her Mom; he only called her Aunt, so why would she call anyone Aunt?

However, to ensure both Mrs. Liu and Zhou Yunmei fall into her trap, she still smiled and made a polite remark, "No need for courtesy, if we were to visit someone, it should be us juniors visiting you."

"Haha, it’s all the same." Seeing Fang Pingying’s good attitude this time, Mrs. Liu felt assured, and without further ado, she swiftly moved to the main topic,

"Pingying, since we’re family now, let’s not mention past misunderstandings. I speak straightforwardly, so have you considered the matter I mentioned last time?"

Fang Pingying didn’t beat around the bush, she directly asked her, "You mean investing in your supermarket?"