Chapter 643: Chapter 352 Tea Master
If the other party is really willing to marry his uncle, then Chen Feng is indeed willing to give them 150,000 as a gift.
Because, first of all, this 150,000 is really a small amount for Chen Feng now, and secondly, if his uncle can get married and rebuild a family, it would alleviate one of Chen Feng’s mother Zhao Xiaolan’s concerns, and it would also fulfill the wishes of his deceased grandparents.
This is considered Chen Feng fulfilling his filial duty.
However, upon hearing Chen Feng’s words, Mao Xiaoling’s smile froze involuntarily.
And Zhao Guozhong, not being a fool, immediately detected the underlying tone in his nephew’s words and felt grateful instead of thinking his nephew was wrong.
Zhao Guozhong smiled instantly and seized the opportunity, saying, "Ling, why don’t we go get the certificate today? I promise I’ll be wholeheartedly devoted to you."
Mao Xiaoling recovered, looking helpless, said, "I personally have no problem with it, but you know my mother, she’s never been satisfied with you. Also, she’s not very healthy, so I definitely can’t upset her. If we want to get the certificate, we must have her approval."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Guozhong’s expression suddenly fell.
He thought that he and Mao Xiaoling were perfectly matched, and she was very willing to marry him and spend the rest of their lives together. But it was her mother who was stubborn, never satisfied with him as the future "son-in-law." Every time he visited her home, he was met with a bad attitude.
This time, the reason he arrived late for his elder sister’s birthday banquet was because her mother’s birthday happened to be today. He had to celebrate for her, not only buying her a big birthday cake but also purchasing a gold bracelet, spending over 8,000 yuan.
Then, after finishing the birthday meal over there, he rushed over, naturally arriving late.
Unfortunately, Mao Xiaoling’s mother appeared to have not improved her attitude towards him. Winning the old lady’s favor wasn’t easy and seemed to be a long-term task.
"Ah Feng, how about..." Zhao Guozhong hesitated to speak.
"Uncle, I’ve already made my intentions clear," Chen Feng interrupted him. "Although I can provide money to lend you, I don’t want you to give this money to others. Even if the person is your nominal girlfriend, it’s not acceptable. After all, this money is mine, you understand? I don’t want outsiders benefitting from it."
Chen Feng spoke directly in front of Mao Xiaoling because he already figured out that this woman had no intention of marrying his uncle nor plans to spend a lifetime with him. The excuse about her mother’s disapproval was undoubtedly just an excuse.
You’ve lost your husband and have two kids to raise. A man willing to dedicate himself to you sincerely, if you were genuinely interested, any opposition from your mother is nonsense. Moreover, getting a marriage certificate doesn’t require your mother’s consent. You could quietly get it done, how hard could it be?
So, Mao Xiaoling’s previous words were just used to fool Zhao Guozhong, who was confused by his second spring. Chen Feng wouldn’t fall for it.
Chen Feng had a bad first impression of such a woman, now seeing her directly, the tea-like aura was even stronger, making him dislike her even more, so he didn’t intend to save any face for her.
His nephew’s straightforward words made Zhao Guozhong somewhat embarrassed, while Mao Xiaoling seemed rather calm, sighed, and said, "I personally want to confirm our relationship with your uncle as well. After all, I’m a single parent with two kids and I wish to rely on a dependable and responsible man. But the work on my mother’s side hasn’t been achieved yet. We planned to open a convenience store together hoping it might change my mother’s view of your uncle. If you choose not to lend money to your uncle, of course, we can’t force you, we’ll find another way."
Looking at her helpless appearance full of grievances, Chen Feng really wanted to applaud her acting skills. He hadn’t seen such a tea-like woman in reality before, but now he indeed encountered one.
Pretending to be innocent and pitiful are undoubtedly standard skills for every female tea artist. Earlier, he wasn’t 100% sure, but now seeing her performance, he was completely convinced.
His uncle was indeed lucky to have met such a genuine rural tea artist.
Her words aside from feigning innocence and helplessness, also carried veiled threats and moral coercion.
If Chen Feng doesn’t lend money, she and Zhao Guozhong would find another way. How to find a way? Naturally asking his relatives, especially two sisters, for help, especially Chen Feng’s mother. Who told his mother to have a wealthy son?
Sure enough, women running salons are never simple.
But would Chen Feng be someone who could be threatened? Not to mention, he’d already done his utmost duty towards his uncle.
Even considering the deep emotional bond with his uncle, under the clear awareness that she is a tea artist, he wouldn’t allow money to be squandered.
As for his uncle bothering his mother, Chen Feng trusted his mother’s capability, which wouldn’t let the other party succeed easily.
Moreover, Chen Feng certainly wouldn’t let Mao Xiaoling, this female tea artist, succeed. Cheating his uncle out of money and affection is one thing, wanting to use his uncle to cheat him and his family’s money — that’s intolerable.
Now, feeling lazy to talk more nonsense with this female tea artist, he turned and left.
Zhao Guozhong called "Ah Feng," "Ah Feng" twice, but Chen Feng ignored him.
Seeing his mother showing Wu Mengting around and introducing people, Chen Feng wisely went out and sat in his own car.
About half an hour later, Chen Feng grew impatient when his phone rang, with Wu Mengting calling, finally about to head back.
On the way back, Zhao Xiaolan, Wu Mengting, and two little kids rode in Chen Feng’s car.
So Chen Feng had nothing to hide and directly asked his mother about Mao Xiaoling’s exact situation and his uncle’s asking for money to open a convenience store.
Upon hearing, Zhao Xiaolan instantly exploded, angrily saying, "Your uncle really is worthless. You gave him shares in the car-washing business, providing monthly income, and he uses that money to subsidize that woman. I heard he borrowed quite a bit of money outside and spent it on that woman. Your brother already lent him 20,000 yuan. Can you believe it, this woman hasn’t married into the family yet, but has spent so much of your uncle’s money. If she’s married in, what would happen? This woman is absolutely not to be wanted."
Chen Feng listened, feeling somewhat helpless, said, "I’ve tested the waters. I made it clear if she can obtain the marriage certificate with uncle, I’d directly fund them to open a convenience store. But she used the excuse that her mother disagrees, thus she didn’t accept."
"Wow! As a widow with two kids, she actually looks down on your uncle. I always knew it; she’s just interested in your uncle’s money. Your uncle must have boasted outside, spending freely, thus getting hooked by her. Such a cheap woman, evidently no good."
Zhao Xiaolan, being a rural woman, cannot be expected not to curse, especially involving her brother’s dignity and emotional issues, coupled with her dissatisfaction with Mao Xiaoling, of course, she would curse directly now.