There was a barely perceptible hint of anger between Brother He's brows. Even though the woman in front of him had helped him countless times when he was in financial difficulties, he seemed unwilling to let her off.

"Xiao Lian, what should I do with you? I can't even control my own niece, letting her do whatever she wants. I heard from Lanfen that Ran He went to their pharmacy to sell herbs, and ended up embarrassing Lanfen in front of the shopkeeper. Even her job is probably in jeopardy. As an elder, shouldn't you stand up and give her a hand?"

There was a hint of blame and helplessness in his tone.

Mother Wu's lips were tightly shut, her teeth almost embedded in her flesh, and no one knew of her inner struggle.

In fact, on the day she learned the news, she hurried to find Ran He, trying to understand the situation and provide help.

But the reality is cruel. Ever since she separated from Ran He and severed contact with him, they have become strangers and have no connection at all. How can she make decisions for Ran He and influence his behavior?

"Lanfen has been in a very bad mood these days. If she really loses that job, the accounts between us will be far more than this."

When mentioning this, an indescribable bitterness welled up in Wu's mother's heart.

She worked hard for the Su family, but in return she received misunderstanding and blame from her eldest brother. How could this not make people feel heartbroken?

At this time, Su Lanfen stepped into the house and caught a glimpse of Wu's mother, whose face also looked gloomy.

Today, the shopkeeper once again asked about Ran He's whereabouts. She tried her best to get away with it, but her uneasiness grew day by day.

"Aunt, can you persuade Ran He? If this continues, I'm afraid I'll lose my job."

Su Lanfen's words were full of anxiety and dissatisfaction.

Mother Wu pursed her lips slightly, and her words revealed a sense of powerlessness: "Ran He has no relationship with the Gu family anymore. She may not take my advice to heart at all. In the final analysis, it was your attitude towards Ran He that was problematic. Not only did you refuse to buy her herbs, you also mocked her. This angered her and forced her to find another way out."

A feeling of aggrieved spread in her heart. It was clearly Su Lanfen's own fault, but now she had to bear the responsibility. It was her duty to do a good job, but if she made the slightest mistake she would be looked down upon.

"What nonsense are you talking about! Are you my real aunt or an outsider? How can you be so disloyal! Dad, look at your aunt, she is putting all the blame on me."

Su Lanfen was the first to be hit and went to He Kun to cry and complain, firmly believing that her father loved her the most and would definitely stand up for her and rebuke her aunt.

"Xiao Lian, how can you say that? Lan Fen is not the only one who is cold to Ran He. Didn't the Gu family treat her the same way before? Otherwise, why would they split up and cut off contact? The blood of the Su family flows in your blood. We are a family. Isn't it a glorious thing for you that Lan Fen can keep her job?"

He Kun's smile gradually disappeared. The gentle and obedient sister in his memory, after returning this time, not only brought back some insignificant gifts, but also began to blame Lanfen, which surprised and puzzled him.

"Brother, I naturally understand these principles, but the problem is that Ran He doesn't listen to me at all. What can I do? I have tried my best."

There was a hint of grievance in Wu's mother's tone.

He Kun snorted in dissatisfaction, "If you are helpless, then why are you looking for me?"

At this moment, Wu's mother suddenly remembered the real purpose of this trip. She could not help but turn her wrist awkwardly, trying to ease the sudden tension, and then slowly said: "Brother, you borrowed a few taels of silver from me when you renovated the house last time. If you have enough money now, can you return the money to me first? The Gu family has some urgent matters recently and needs money."

After she finished speaking, there was a hint of anticipation and uneasiness in her eyes.

Hearing that not only could she not find a solution to the current predicament, but she seemed to be trying to ask for the help she had given him back, He Kun's face darkened.

When it comes to money, even brothers who are related by blood must distinguish between borrowing and lending and perform their respective duties.

"Sister, what you mean by that is, have you forgotten the time when we went through hard times together? At that time, our family was in dire straits, and you generously extended a hand to help us. Why, now that the wind has changed, you want to withdraw that helping hand and even refuse to acknowledge the threshold of your mother's house?"

He secretly calculated in his mind that since the money came from Wu's mother, it should not be returned, unless she was really determined to draw a clear line between this family relationship.

When Wu's mother heard this, she was startled and her mind quickly replayed her eldest brother's solemn promise of "temporary loan" and the promise to repay it when he had enough money in the future.

Now, not only has this promise not been fulfilled, it has also been completely forgotten. Instead, her mother's family's feelings are used as a bargaining chip to force her to compromise. This sudden change makes it difficult for her to cope with it for a while.

"Brother, I remember clearly that the money was clearly what you called a 'borrow'. Our family is indeed in trouble right now. Wu Younian is chasing after the debt every day, and his attitude is getting worse day by day. My life in the Gu family is already difficult enough. Can you bear to watch me suffer the cold shoulder because of this matter and have no peace of mind?"

The glimmer of hope that remained in her heart was like a faint flame, flickering in the cold wind. She still tried to awaken her brother's pity for his own bloodline.

However, He Kun's answer was like a cold shower: "After all, it's still your own problem. If you could control Ran He and make her obedient, how could you have these troubles? I am naturally aware of the pressure the Gu family has put on you, but I am really short of money now, and if you don't find a way to find Lan Fen a job, she won't be able to find a job, and the family's financial situation will only get worse."

He changed the subject and not only refused to repay the loan, he also put the burden of finding Su Lanfen a job on Wu's mother.

Mother Wu's eyes swept across the slightly luxurious decoration of the house and the remaining delicacies on the table, and she felt mixed emotions.

They knew clearly that she was having a hard time in the Gu family, but they were so indifferent. Have they all forgotten who was the one who extended a helping hand regardless of everything when the Su family was in trouble?

"Girl, is there anything else?"

Brother He's tone clearly revealed his intention to drive the guest away.

This sentence, like the cold wind in winter, blew away the last warmth in Wu's mother's heart.

The view of the sun was like a mirror, allowing her to clearly see her own family members - they all smiled and greeted her when things were going well, but when adversity came, they all avoided her and stood by and watched.

Now she had nowhere to turn to, and the future was uncertain. She did not dare to expect much genuine care and help from them.

Just as Wu's mother left the Su family in despair, the eldest sister-in-law seemed to feel a little guilty, "How about we give her some money? After all, Wu's mother has a promising son, just in case Wu Xu helps her.

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