Cheng Tao's expression turned grim. She watched Cheng Tianhua turn and walk away, but she didn't try to stop him.
Cheng Tianhua's intention was clear: he disagreed.
She couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. In plain terms, he didn't like Song Yulian that much if he wasn't even willing to give her a child.
Cheng Tao felt a chill in her heart. The woman who had been with him for so many years, deeply devoted, had ultimately been betrayed.
Soon, Song Yulian came to the door.
Her expression was anxious as she asked, "Tao'er, why did your father tell me..."
"That I'm unwilling to help him?"
Song Yulian's expression faltered. "Why is that?"
Cheng Tao sneered. "Did he also tell you why I'm unwilling to help him? I merely asked him to give you a child, and he refused."
Wanting to gain something without giving anything in return, was that even possible?
Song Yulian felt a pang of sorrow; it was all because of this.
But he had agreed before.
"If he truly doesn't want to, then forget it. He's your father after all, what else can you do?"
Cheng Tao was already preoccupied with her pregnancy and now had to worry about Song Yulian, which only made her more agitated.
"He's unwilling, and you're just going to let it go? On what grounds! What's going on with Cheng Wenyu? Didn't you find someone last time? Why is there no progress?"
It had only been a few days, and he was already back in school.
Song Yulian's handling of matters was completely unreliable.
"I did find people, but Cheng Wenyu hasn't been to school recently."
Even if those people wanted to find Cheng Wenyu, they didn't know where to look.
Cheng Tao said impatiently, "Then have those people go to his home!"
If they couldn't find him at school, they could surely bring him home.
Song Yulian hesitated. This would cause a huge scene.
"Mom, it's not the first time Cheng Wenyu has been hanging out with those people. It wouldn't be strange for them to come looking for him, right?"
Song Yulian thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense.
"Then I'll go to the commune again. Lend me your bicycle."
Cheng Tao rolled her eyes. "I'll inform my mother-in-law."
She was pregnant now, and she wasn't worried that Wang Hongxia wouldn't give her face.
...
The first medicine Cheng You made was hemostatic powder.
Following Uncle Li's instructions, she was meticulous with every step. The only difference was that Cheng You added a lot of condensation dew.
Unfortunately, there were no injured people readily available to test it on.
However, she hoped Qi Chengyan would never need it.
"Here, this is a gift for you."
She had specifically bought a small porcelain bottle to hold it.
Qi Chengyan took it. "What is this?"
"Hemostatic powder. This is my first time making medicine, and I only made this one bottle. It took quite some effort. Uncle Li taught me."
Her proud little demeanor was like a little rabbit raising its head, its eyes sparkling, as if saying: Praise me quickly!
"Okay, I'll keep it safe."
Cheng You still had to return to Uncle Li's. She waved goodbye to him.
"Then I'm heading back."
Before she had taken a few steps, she almost collided with San Leng, who was rushing towards her.
"Sister, some people are heading towards your house, asking for Cheng Wenyu!"
It definitely wasn't good news.
Cheng You was stunned for a moment, and her first thought was whether it was those punks from before.
She subconsciously looked at Qi Chengyan. He had said he had resolved it.
Trusting him, when he said he had resolved it, Cheng You believed it was indeed resolved.
Qi Chengyan understood her meaning and said, "I'll go with you."
Cheng You felt a little more settled and nodded.
If it was those people, it would definitely be related to Song Yulian.
They arrived home just as Cheng You saw the same people who had beaten Cheng Wenyu last time.
The moment they saw Qi Chengyan, their expressions were a little odd, and their footsteps faltered for a second.
However, they quickly regained their composure and asked, "Is Cheng Wenyu here?"
Cheng You was about to say that Cheng Wenyu was still at school and hadn't returned when she saw his figure not far away.
She suspected that Song Yulian had timed her arrival.
Soon, Song Yulian emerged from inside.
"What are you guys looking for Cheng Wenyu for? He's studying at school every day now, he won't be messing around with you anymore!"
"Hey! Auntie, how is it considered messing around if he's with us? Cheng Wenyu even played cards with us before."
Song Yulian looked at Cheng Tianhua with a troubled expression. "This..."
Cheng Tianhua's face darkened, and he strode out from inside.
"You are not allowed to look for him again. Get lost, all of you!"
Cheng Wenyu didn't know what was happening. Seeing those people, he frowned.
"Didn't I tell you not to look for me anymore? How did you find my house?"
It was as if someone had deliberately instructed them.
Before Cheng You could speak, Song Yulian reprimanded him disapprovingly, "Wenyu, your father spent money to send you to school, not for you to go out playing cards with these people! Look at you now, it's so disappointing!"
Cheng Wenyu tried to explain, but was interrupted by Cheng Tianhua's angry roar, "Shut up! I thought you had learned your lesson, but now I realize you're beyond saving!"
Cheng Wenyu retorted unhappily, "What did I do to be beyond saving?"
He still felt wronged.
Cheng Tianhua raised his hand as he spoke, "You know what you've done!"
Cheng You pulled Cheng Wenyu aside. "The matter isn't clear yet, why are you resorting to violence?"
Cheng Tianhua was enraged. "Your current state is all because you and your mother spoiled you!"
Song Yulian thought for a moment, then looked at the group of people and asked, "What are you here for now?"
"To collect a debt!"
Song Yulian's eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Cheng Wenyu.
"You've actually incurred debts outside!"
Cheng Tianhua was furious and immediately grabbed something to beat him.
However, before the stick could fall, Qi Chengyan calmly caught it.
"It's not too late to ask for clarification before hitting him."
Cheng Tianhua sneered. "Young educated youth Qi, you should focus on managing the educated youth point. You don't need to worry about our old Cheng family's affairs!"
Qi Chengyan remained unmoved and looked at Cheng You.
Cheng You asked sternly, "What debt? Did my brother owe you money?"
"No, when did I say it was Cheng Wenyu?"
Song Yulian's face stiffened, and a bad premonition filled her.
Immediately after, she heard them say, "Auntie, didn't you say you'd give us ten yuan if we got Cheng Wenyu out to mess around? Where's the money?"
Song Yulian's mouth hung open, her eyes wide as she stared at them.
Perhaps it was too much shock, and she was unable to speak.
The turn of events was not what she had expected.
Cheng Tianhua glared at her, a hidden warning in his eyes.
"What did you say? Say it again!"
"This auntie, she asked us to go to school to get Cheng Wenyu out to mess around, to prevent him from focusing on his studies. She promised us ten yuan. Uncle, when will you give us the money?"
Cheng Tianhua said coldly, "Are you sure it was her?"
"Absolutely, we even have an IOU here."
Although they were not old, they had been around for a long time and were shrewd individuals.
Song Yulian, in front of them, was only there to be fleeced.