Traveling through ancient times to survive

Zhao Chengshan paced back and forth in annoyance: "Then what do you want me to do? Where can I get a hundred taels?"

Mrs. Zhao said as if it was a matter of course: "Go find your second brother. His daughter is so promising, she will definitely be able to come up with a hundred taels."

Zhao Chengshan was so angry that he laughed: "No, where did you cultivate such a thick skin? You used to bully other people's wives and children with such joy, and they are not mentally ill, and they even lent you money! Why are you so nagging!"

"Cheng-ge'er is his nephew after all! Even if I did treat my sister-in-law a little badly at that time, isn't that just normal friction between sisters-in-law? Which family doesn't have conflicts when living together? How did it rise to the level of bullying? Only you are so petty that you still care about it."

Mrs. Zhao didn't take it seriously. Even teeth and tongues can fight each other sometimes. Isn't it normal for sisters-in-law to have some conflicts? Besides, it has been several years. She is not afraid of being laughed at by others for bringing up the old almanac.

Zhao Chengshan was completely speechless. He didn't know how irritating she was before, but now he finally saw what it meant to be shameless and invincible. How could she have the audacity to treat the second son's wife and children as slaves and call it normal?

"If you are so capable, go and borrow it yourself. I don't have your ability."

"We're divorced, how can I go? You're his elder brother, if you don't go, who will?" Mrs. Zhao was so anxious that she wanted to beat this cowardly man. Her son's life was in someone else's hands, and he was still whining here. He didn't act like a man at all.

"Okay! I'll help him one last time! Pay back the hundred taels. If he goes out to gamble again, he deserves to die. No matter how well he lives, don't come to me in the future! From today on, even if you cry to death at the village gate, I will never come to see you again."

Zhao Chengshan made a harsh remark. He had raised his own son for so many years, and he really couldn't bear to watch him die without saving him, but this was also his last bit of fatherly kindness. In the future, even if Zhao Decheng was beaten to death, he would not care anymore, otherwise his life would be over, and he would never be able to escape from these terrible mother and son.

Ever since Zhao Decheng showed excellent talent for studying when he was a child, he has become a treasure in the hands of the two elders. Everything is taken care of by the two elders. Even Zhao Chengshan, his father, is worried about him, so now Zhao Chengshan has some fatherly love for his son, but not much.

Mrs. Zhao nodded randomly. She just wanted to get through this difficult time first. If she encountered any problems in the future, would her biological father still abandon her? His father's talk of severing the father-son relationship must be a temporary measure to fool the elders of the tribe and let his father stay in the village safely.

After all, they are father and son, and the blood relationship cannot be severed just by saying it verbally. Now that she comes to ask Zhao Chengshan for help, won’t he agree immediately?

Zhao Chengshan looked at Mrs. Zhao with a serious expression: "I'm serious, you'd better listen to me."

Mrs. Zhao nodded obediently, but only she knew whether she had heard it or not.

Zhao Chengshan walked towards Zhao Chengchuan's house with heavy steps, constantly building up his self-esteem in his heart. He didn't have the invulnerable face of Zhao Dasao. Anyway, if it were him, let alone borrowing money, he could make the other party unable to live in the village.

Arriving at Zhao Chengchuan's door, Zhao Chengshan took a few deep breaths and put on a smiling face to visit.

In the main room, Zhao Chengchuan asked in a good-tempered manner: "Brother, what is the matter with you coming here today?"

Zhao Chengshan said with a bitter face: "Hey, it's all because of Decheng, this useless boy. He actually got addicted to gambling and owed the gambling house 100 taels. If he can't pay it back within seven days, he will be killed! After all, he is my own son, and I can't just let him die. But I really can't afford so much money. Second brother, I really have no choice but to beg you!"

Before Zhao Chengchuan could respond after hearing this, Wang Mei's face had already become extremely ugly. Seeing this, Zhao Chengshan immediately gave a guarantee.

"Of course, second brother, and sister-in-law, don't worry, I'm not asking for it for nothing, just write me an IOU and I'll pay it back. I have no talent, I missed the opportunity to learn martial arts, and I can't go hunting to make money, but I still have the skills to take care of the crops. I will definitely open up more wasteland in the future, and I only need to keep enough food for myself every year, and I'll sell the rest and pay you back."

Zhao Chengshan looked at Zhao Chengchuan with pleading eyes. Wang Mei felt uncomfortable when she saw Zhao Chengshan, who was much older than her husband.

Among the three sons, the eldest son who was the most valued by the old man and lived the most comfortable life has now fallen to this point and has to kowtow to others for the sake of his sons.

Wang Mei was not happy that the person who once exploited her bowed to her. She just felt sad. Fate really played tricks on her. She used to look up to others because she had a scholar in the family, but now she had to bow her head for her disappointing son.

Thinking of this, Wang Mei shuddered and no longer had time to sigh. She became nervous. With the eldest brother as a living example, she had to keep a close eye on the eldest and third brothers. She must not let them become people like Zhao Decheng, otherwise she would have to be as disgraceful as her eldest brother in her later years.

After a moment of silence, Zhao Chengchuan calmly questioned: "Brother, it's not that I don't want to help you, but Decheng is in debt from gambling. If you don't quit gambling, it will be a bottomless pit. Even a millionaire can't afford it. This time I took out all my savings and helped you, but what about next time? Brother, have you thought about it?"

"I will only help him this time to preserve the relationship between father and son. If he still doesn't learn his lesson, then he deserves it! If he dies in front of me again in the future, I won't even blink an eye!"

Zhao Chengshan's tone was firm, and it was obvious that he really thought so now. However, when his own son cried and begged him, would he still be so resolute?

Forget it, these are things that the eldest brother should worry about, so he won’t say such offensive words. After all, the relationship between the two brothers is not that close, Zhao Chengchuan thought to himself and said.

"Brother, I can only help you this time. As you know, my family eats a lot. I have to borrow a hundred taels from somewhere else. I will send it to you when I have collected enough."

"Okay, thank you so much, second brother, and sister-in-law. I apologize to you for my previous behavior. I was so heartless and only wanted to take advantage of my brother, without caring about blood ties. Compared to my second brother who lent me money today without any hesitation, I am really not a human being!"

Zhao Chengshan's eyes were red, he now truly regretted what he had done before, his second brother's family were so reasonable, why did he become so obsessed and bully them?

When it comes to interests, people's repentance is particularly sincere. In any case, Zhao Chengshan went back feeling ashamed and regretful.