Rebirth: Regaining Joyful Moments
Chapter 227: I’m Not Your Brother

Chapter 227: Chapter 227: I’m Not Your Brother

"Dad, when will you talk to Big Brother and help me out!" Xu Qinghu pleaded earnestly with Xu Zhong, sobbing with a runny nose and tears streaming down her face, "If Fu Song doesn’t find some work soon, we’re not going to make it."

"I heard that sister-in-law works at the food factory. See if you can speak to Big Brother on my behalf, maybe get Fu Song a job there?" Xu Qinghu had heard that her sister-in-law was managing things at the food factory, which seemed quite decent. As far as she knew, not a single woman working there from the village had anything but praise for it.

Although nobody had managed to find out the exact salary amounts, the very secrecy of it and the fact that so many people were vying for a position at the food factory only proved that the benefits were good!

During the New Year, not to mention other things, every employee received a box of chili sauce and two pounds of meat, and that was all money!

If Cai Feng’s mother knew what Xu Qinghu was thinking, she’d definitely laugh. The gifts couldn’t be hidden, but the fact they got an extra month’s wages could be. They’d only tell their husbands and family members about this extra money–everyone else, they’d guard it like a state secret!

They definitely didn’t want anyone else snatching away their great job.

"Dad, I’m your daughter, please help me." Xu Qinghu was truly at her wit’s end; otherwise, she wouldn’t be begging Xu Zhong to intervene after hitting a wall elsewhere.

"Don’t make it hard on Dad, and don’t come looking for me either," Xu Qinghe said with a dark expression as he entered the room. "I’ve told you before about this matter, and there’s no room for discussion."

"Big Brother."

Xu Qinghu, wiping her tears, was startled by Xu Qinghe’s sudden words. Turning around, she saw him walking in against the light. His tall figure blocked the light from outside, and she hurriedly said, "Big Brother, we are siblings, with unbreakable bonds. Can you really stand by and watch me get beaten to death?"

"Stop, I am not your big brother," Xu Qinghe interrupted her, "As for Fu Song hitting you, Dad has taken up for you several times. You were the one who saw Fu Song soften and forgave him."

Xu Qinghu: "..."

Where had her previously kind-hearted big brother gone?

Since when had he become so cold-blooded, so devoid of empathy?

It had been more than half a year; how could he still be holding a grudge?

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Xu Zhong glared at Xu Qinghe with bulging eyes, "Qinghu may have made a foolish mistake before, but she is still your sister, your own sister!"

Xu Zhong pounded the table, his words resonating with conviction.

Xu Qinghe’s eyelids drooped, not echoing Xu Zhong’s sentiment.

"Exactly, we are family," Xu Qinghu nodded eagerly, agreeing with him. She looked at him with hopefulness, trying to find a trace of his former tenderness in his face, in his eyes.

"Dad, I came today to invite you and Mom to have a meal at my house. Since we separated the family, you have yet to eat at the old house." Xu Qinghe changed the subject abruptly.

"Yingzi has made lunch at home. You and Mom should come over for a meal," Xu Qinghe added before saying, "I have things to deal with, so I’ll be going back now."

"Hey, Big Brother."

Xu Qinghu quickly stood up and followed him, saying, "Big Brother, please help me out."

"I’m afraid I cannot help," Xu Qinghe stopped in his tracks, turned to look at Xu Qinghu, and said, "I fear my daughter won’t know when she might end up being sold by someone."