It's definitely not feasible to ask him to move out. According to what the factory director said, they could only compensate Li Chuchu based on the market value.
He had asked around. The current market value of this house was about 7,000 yuan.
That meant they had to give Li Chuchu at least 7,000 yuan.
Just thinking about it made his heart ache.
If he gave the money, he really couldn't bear it. His monthly salary was 100 yuan. It would take him six years to earn back that amount.
If he didn't give it, it would be hard to explain to the factory director. Judging from Director Chen's attitude today, if he didn't handle this matter properly, he could be suspended from his job immediately.
"How much money is left in our savings?"
Li Jianmin asked Wu Li.
Wu Li stared at him in disbelief. "You really plan to give the money to Li Chuchu?"
"Director Chen has already spoken. I can't just ignore his words, can I? There are plenty of people in the factory now. If he really doesn't like me, he can replace me tomorrow!"
Li Jianmin roared in a low voice.
Wu Li opened her eyes wide, looking blank.
She had been out of society for too long and thought that as long as she pleased Li Jianmin, their family would have a good life.
How could this happen?
How could it be like this?
Wu Li couldn't figure it out.
She said in a puzzled tone, "Li Chuchu is your daughter! How... how could she report you to Director Chen?"
Did she really hate him that much?
The more they talked about this, the worse Li Jianmin's mood became. He couldn't hold it back any longer and vented all the humiliation he had suffered today. "She is indeed my daughter! But how have you treated her on a daily basis? If you hadn't been constantly provoking problems, would things have turned out like this?"
Wu Li choked. After a while, she retorted angrily,
"Wasn't all this approved by you? Didn't you say you wanted to leave the house to Li Chuan?"
Accusing her of doing a bad job, was he completely innocent?
Li Jianmin paused.
He didn't say anything more.
Seeing Li Jianmin's strange expression, Wu Li felt more and more panicked.
What if they gave the money to Li Chuchu now, and that little bitch managed to get the house back later? Wouldn't she and her son end up with nothing?
A sense of crisis welled up in her heart.
No.
Li Chuan was only in high school now. He still had to go to college, get married and have children in the future. There would be places where money was needed everywhere.
No matter what, she had to fight for something for her son.
Wu Li said sharply, "It's okay if you want to give the money to Li Chuchu. But you have to change the name on the house deed to mine or Li Chuan's. Otherwise, I won't agree."
Li Jianmin didn't expect the always obedient Wu Li to suddenly turn against him.
He originally thought she was a tame cat, but unexpectedly, she was a venomous snake.
"I think you've gone crazy! How is that possible? I'm not dead yet! It's not time to divide the inheritance!" Li Jianmin's shock turned into rage. He raised his hand and smashed the cup on the table. Water splashed on the wall, leaving a hole mark.
The quarrel and the loud noise startled the neighbors on both sides.
Soon, there came the scolding voices of the neighbors. "What are you doing? Can't you let people have a peaceful night?"
"You're so uncivilized. You don't know how to be quiet at night."
After this shout, they both fell silent immediately.
Li Jianmin was extremely angry and turned around to go into the room.
Li Chuan had run out of pocket money recently and wanted to ask his mother for some. He had heard his parents quarreling just now and didn't dare to make a sound. After his stepfather went into the room, he secretly poked his head out. "Mom, what happened between you and him?"
Wu Li was in a complete mess now. Her face was full of worry. "That little bitch came to your dad to ask for the house. Your dad is going to give her 7,000 yuan."
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. "Do you think he's still a human? Our mother and son have served that old man for so long, but he doesn't think about us at all. As soon as that little bitch came, he was willing to give everything to her. He used to say that he would leave all his property to you in the future. It's all bullshit!"
But she was still afraid that Li Jianmin in the room would hear, so she still kept her voice down.
Li Chuan pursed his lips. He felt a little uncomfortable. He wanted to interrupt but didn't get a chance.
"Your uncle is still in the police station. In the future, your grandmother's family and your uncle's family will all depend on you! You must strive to be successful. In the future, our family will rely on you. You should get into a good university and let that old man know that you're the most promising one in this family. In the future, who will even care about his stinky money."
Wu Li scolded and cried at the same time.
Li Chuan was a bit annoyed by her.
"Mom, I still have homework to do."
"Okay, go ahead."
Studying was a crucial thing that could change one's fate. It mustn't be delayed.
Wu Li quickly urged him to go back to his room and study quietly. "Mom, I'm out of money. And there's the tuition fee to pay at school. It's ten yuan in total."
"Do you need to pay again?"
Wu Li frowned slightly and complained, "Why does your school always ask for money? Can't you pay it a few days later?"
"No, the school is already urging."
Li Chuan was already a bit impatient.
Wu Li could only say okay. She casually took out ten yuan from her pocket and stuffed it into his hand. "Spend it sparingly. The family's finances are very tight recently."
Li Chuan just replied casually and then turned around and went into the room.
He didn't want to care about these family matters at all.
He hadn't finished reading the borrowed novel yet. With this money, he could ask the girl he liked out to watch the newly released movie tomorrow.
...
Li Jianmin had been quiet for a few days, but Li Chuchu wasn't worried at all that he would renege on his debt.
Director Chen had given him ten days to handle this matter properly. He couldn't not follow through.
Unless he didn't want his job and reputation anymore. Of course, for Li Jianmin, who valued face more than anything, that was simply impossible.
Shen Yanshan hadn't been home for a few days.
A few days ago, he had sent someone to let her know that he was going on a long - distance trip. He had been out of touch for these few days.
Shen Yanshan had always been like this, coming and going without a trace and doing things on a whim. He might not be home for several days in a row, so Li Chuchu didn't think too much about it.
As a result, she was the only one left at home.
She had lived here for a few days and the more she looked at the house, the more shabby it seemed. The house was in a complete mess and didn't look like a home at all.
There were very few things in the cabinet. None of the bowls were intact. They all had chips. The chopsticks were all moldy. The bed creaked when you sat on it. The wall paint was brittle and would fall off in flakes.
It was no exaggeration to say that this family was the poorest one in the entire compound.
Even the mice would have to give some food to this family when they came.
No wonder the neighbors didn't want to come that day. Li Chuchu even suspected that they were afraid there wouldn't even be a place to sit if they came.
She really didn't know how the original owner had adapted to such a life.
Even the not - very - diligent Li Chuchu couldn't stand it anymore and had to start cleaning up.
At least she didn't want to wake up with dust from the ceiling on her face every morning.
...
Li Chuchu hadn't been idle these days.
She went to the department store to pick out some wallpaper and planned to decorate the house a little.