Chapter 58: Aren’t You All After Money?

Inside a shabby rented house.

At this moment, Shen Fei was full of energy.

After succeeding in his previous life, he shifted his focus in life.

Having always been interested in cooking, he bought thousands of cookbooks and immersed himself in making delicious dishes.

After long practice and guidance from renowned chefs, Shen Fei’s culinary skills had improved drastically.

So when the exquisite and delicious dishes were brought to the table, Han Xinyan stood frozen in front of the dining table.

Taking a deep breath, the rich aroma lingered around her nose.

The smell was far more appetizing than any dish she had ever tasted before.

“Where did you learn this from?”

Han Xinyan asked, puzzled.

Shen Fei smiled lightly. “That’s not important. Try it first. If you like it, I’ll cook for you every day!”

He then picked up a piece of chicken wing and placed it in Han Xinyan’s bowl.

“Okay.”

Han Xinyan nodded slightly, picked up the piece of chicken wing, and took a small bite.

The taste was absolutely delicious.

At that moment, Han Xinyan’s eyes filled with tears.

But these tears were no longer because of Shen Fei’s lazy, aimless attitude; they were tears of hope for a new beginning in life.

Meanwhile.

In the urban village.

Outside the small house Han Xinyan rented some time ago.

The place was brightly lit, and many office workers who had just finished their shifts walked by.

Seeing the three standing nearby, they couldn’t help but become suspicious.

“This damn kid, what time is it? Why hasn’t she come back yet?”

Under the strange gazes of others, Zhang Xiulian finally couldn’t stand it anymore and cursed impatiently.

She then turned to Han Jian and ordered, “Call her now! Tell her to come back quickly!”

Han Jian took a deep drag from his cigarette.

“Call? No need! It’s a waste of phone credit!”

Seeing their behavior, Han Lixin felt helpless.

“Dad, Mom, just go home with me! What are you waiting for here? If she doesn’t want to get married, then let her be!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Xiulian looked at him suspiciously.

“Did you call your sister? How else would she still be out at this hour?”

Hearing this, Han Lixin felt his heart skip a beat. He quickly waved his hand and pushed Zhang Xiulian aside.

“What are you saying, Mom? Besides, what’s wrong with me calling my sister?”

Before he could finish, Han Lixin received a solid slap on his back.

“What do you mean, ‘what’s wrong’? If it weren’t for you, would your dad and I be here making fools of ourselves? You’re not a kid anymore. It’s time to get married! When your sister marries that boss, I’ll use her dowry to buy a house for you and Lili, and then you can get married!”

Zhang Xiulian glared at Han Lixin and scolded him.

“This has nothing to do with you! If Li Li wants to get married, fine, but I don’t need her help! If I have to trade my sister’s happiness for my own marriage, I’d rather not get married! Don’t talk like that about my sister. Even if she agrees, I still won’t ask for her help!”

Han Lixin turned his back and answered angrily.

“You… you little bastard! Do you hear yourself? Are you only comfortable when you make your dad and me mad? I’m telling you, Han Lixin, once you have kids, you can do whatever you want, but right now, you have to listen to me!”

Zhang Xiulian pointed angrily at Han Lixin.

She then turned to Han Jian and gestured toward him.

“Let’s go!”

“Where to?”

“Where else? To that gambler’s house! Where else would they go but there?”

After speaking, Zhang Xiulian grabbed Han Jian and got on the electric bike, heading toward the place where Shen Fei was living.

Seeing this, Han Lixin hesitated for a moment but still didn’t call Han Xinyan.

He felt that no matter what, his sister would never choose that scoundrel, Shen Fei!

Riding the electric bike and following his parents, Han Lixin shouted, “Let’s go back! My sister would never go there!”

Just as Han Lixin was about to try to persuade his parents to go home, Zhang Xiulian, with sharp eyes, pointed to an electric bike ahead.

“Isn’t that your sister’s electric bike? You idiot, stop lying to your dad and me!”

Zhang Xiulian cursed as she went upstairs.

Han Lixin was now in a panic.

But it was too late to warn Han Xinyan.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Arriving at Shen Fei’s rented house, Zhang Xiulian knocked loudly on the door.

Inside.

The family of three, having eaten their fill, was sitting together in front of the TV, enjoying a show.

This was the first time in three years that they had such a warm moment together.

“Stay still! I’ll open the door!” Shen Fei stood up.

As soon as he opened the door, Zhang Xiulian immediately pushed him aside and walked in.

“Well, well! You little girl! I’ve been asking where you’ve been, and it turns out you’re here with this gambler! We’ve called you so many times, and not once did you answer!”

Seeing Han Xinyan, Zhang Xiulian’s anger reached its peak.

Her sharp, vicious expression even made Shen Jiayue cry.

“What is this?”

Shen Fei asked, confused.

“Shen, if you have any conscience, sign the divorce papers with Xinyan now! Let bygones be bygones. You can do whatever you want in the future, no one will stop you!”

Seeing Han Xinyan ignore her, Zhang Xiulian immediately turned her fury onto Shen Fei.

“I don’t want to…” Shen Fei said loudly.

“You don’t want to? This isn’t up to you! Han, give this gambler some money and send him away!”

“Enough! How long is this going to go on? Do you still treat me as your daughter?”

Han Xinyan shouted, furious.

“Shouldn’t we be asking you? Do you want to sever ties with us?”

Zhang Xiulian spat on the floor angrily.

“Yes, Xinyan, we’re doing this for your own good! Listen to your mom and divorce this gambler! We’ll find someone better for you!”

Han Jian tried to persuade her earnestly.

“Heh, Dad, you make it sound so nice!”

Han Xinyan smiled bitterly and then, with tears welling in her eyes, said,

“So you’re saying all of this is for money?”

“What are you talking about! What’s wrong with doing things for money? At least if you divorce, you’ll get some money! What do you have by staying with this gambler? All you get is poverty and abuse! What’s so good about it?”

Zhang Xiulian snapped.

This only fueled Han Xinyan’s rebellious spirit.

“So what? I love being with Shen Fei! So what if we’re poor, so what if I get beaten? At least it’s better than you selling your daughter! Let me tell you, unless I die, Shen Fei is the only man I’ll ever marry!”

“You! You! Fine, Han Xinyan, are you trying to kill me with anger?”

Zhang Xiulian trembled with rage, extending her hand to strike.

Seeing this, Shen Fei quickly stepped forward and angrily stopped her.

“Mom, what are you doing!”