Chapter 1140: Reluctant Acceptance

Chapter 1140 -1182: Reluctant Acceptance

“What can we do? We can only swallow this mute loss!” Although Ling Yueyue still felt upset inside, feeling uncomfortable for having given them a million for nothing, and wished they could spit it out, she deeply understood what kind of people her parents were. Once the money went into their pockets, they’d never take it out, not even if you beat them to death. So, she could only swallow this loss. What else could she do with parents like that?

“It’s infuriating, simply outrageous, it’s really driving me mad! How could they do this, how could things turn out like this?” Hearing Ling Yueyue’s words, Ling Shenglan felt her heart boiling with anger, yet she couldn’t vent it out!

So many truths were at the tip of her tongue, yet she couldn’t say them out loud! It was because of her initial selfishness that her daughter suffered so much hardship, and now her son-in-law was also being taken advantage of by those shameless siblings! Just thinking about it made her furious!

Seeing Ling Shenglan fuming with rage, unable to relieve her anger, Ling Yueyue frowned slightly, puzzled, “Isn’t my dad your brother? Isn’t giving him money the right thing to do? Why are you so angry?”

“Of course I’m angry. How could he do this? I’m standing up for you! You’ve been with me since childhood; even though he gave birth to you, he never raised you, never cared for you. On what grounds does he have to ask you for so much money? And about Junmo, even if you giving him money is justified, on what grounds does he ask Junmo? Doesn’t he realize that asking a son-in-law for money would make his daughter be disrespected by her husband?” The more Ling Shenglan spoke, the angrier she became, the more furious she got.

Thankfully, Yueyue married a good man like Huo Junmo. If she had married another man, and they had rashly asked the husband’s family for money like this, how would the husband view Yueyue? He would definitely look down on and despise her! If he began despising her from the bottom of his heart, how could Yueyue live with her in-laws in the future!

They completely disregarded Yueyue’s situation, thinking only about money, money, money.

Huo Junmo spoke gently, “Aunt, let it go. Since what’s done is done, let’s put it behind us. A million is a small sum for me, I don’t mind!”

“To you, it may just be a small amount, but to an ordinary family, it’s a fortune! Many people strive their entire lives and couldn’t earn that much! But they… they got it so easily… they…!” Ling Shenglan became more excited, more aggrieved as she spoke!

She truly felt useless, really useless! To have let things turn out like this!

Her brother and sister-in-law taking advantage of her and Yueyue’s money was one thing, but targeting Huo Junmo was truly despicable!

Huo Jiantian, as if thinking the atmosphere wasn’t tense enough, boldly said, “Aunt, you might not know this, but they initially asked Dad for ten million! If Dad weren’t smart, they would have benefited by ten million for nothing!”

“Ten million?” Hearing this number, Ling Shenglan incredulously exclaimed, “Did they have their heads slammed in a door? Ten million, they had the nerve to ask? They don’t even consider what kind of status they’re in, do they have the destiny to spend ten million?”

Huo Junmo frowned tightly, “Huo Jiantian, that’s enough. If you dare speak again, don’t blame me for being rude!”

Under Huo Junmo’s stern gaze, Huo Jiantian puffed out his cheeks, lowered his head defiantly, and dared not say another word!

Ling Yueyue sat down beside Huo Jiantian, held his head to her chest, and encouraged, “Tiantian, don’t be afraid, I’m here! Tell me, did you happen to overhear my parents talking about the ten million?”

With Ling Yueyue’s support, Huo Jiantian’s courage naturally grew, and he nodded his little head vigorously, “Yes! Tiantian’s grandpa said he wanted to buy a full moon gift for Tiantian, and Tiantian’s grandma said they initially asked Dad for ten million, but Dad, being stingy, only gave a million. Just wanting to buy a gift for Tiantian with a million, no way! That million belongs to them, why should they buy something for Tiantian?”

Hearing Huo Jiantian’s words, Ling Yueyue’s face also turned exceptionally ugly!

Not to mention her, Ling Shenglan’s chest also heaved violently, her face turning bright red, her jaw clenching tightly. If not for some remaining sense, she would have rushed back to the hotel to question her brother properly! Questioning them, how could their skin be so thick, how could they be so shameless! Not working hard to earn money to support their family, just thinking of taking advantage, and taking advantage of her daughter and son-in-law!

Ten million, they actually had the nerve to ask!

Ling Yueyue looked at Huo Junmo and said fiercely, “Luckily you didn’t give them ten million, otherwise… I would have divorced you, our marriage wouldn’t have lasted!”

Huo Junmo cast a blameful glance at Huo Jiantian, gently stroked Ling Yueyue’s head, and softly coaxed, “Don’t be angry, don’t be angry, I didn’t give them the money, did I? I knew you’d be upset if I gave them ten million, you wouldn’t agree. A million just buys us some peace, better than them pestering you every day, asking you for money!”

At this moment, the butler timidly spoke from the side, “Sir, Madam, Young Master, Aunt, breakfast is getting cold, would you like to eat first before continuing the conversation?”

Huo Junmo quickly said, “Yes, yes, yes, Aunt, let’s have breakfast first! It’s already this late, don’t starve yourself!”

Without thinking, Ling Yueyue refused outright, “I won’t eat, suddenly knowing you’ve hidden so much from me, how can I have an appetite for breakfast!”

Ling Shenglan also shook her head, “I won’t eat either, I have no appetite!”

“I’ll eat, I’ll eat, I’m so hungry!” Huo Jiantian, regardless of whether Ling Yueyue and Ling Shenglan were eating, slipped out of Ling Yueyue’s arms, ran to the bathroom to wash his hands, and sat directly at the dining table to start eating.

“Huo Jiantian…!” Huo Junmo shouted angrily, Huo Jiantian’s hand holding the chopsticks paused, his bright eyes showing a pitiful and innocent look at Huo Junmo.

Ling Yueyue said, “If you’re hungry, then eat! You’re still young, still growing, you can’t go hungry, especially not at breakfast!”

“An evil stepmother is the best!” Huo Jiantian grinned, automatically ignoring Huo Junmo’s warning eyes, and began eating happily.

Huo Junmo looked at Ling Shenglan and said gently, “Aunt, since what’s done is done, don’t overthink, let’s have breakfast first! Don’t starve yourself!”

“I can’t eat, I really didn’t know my brother and sister-in-law could be like this, my heart…!” While speaking, she placed a hand on her left chest where her heart was, so angry she couldn’t speak.