Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 226 Yu Wanqiu × Zhou Chongli (10)

It accompanied her throughout her childhood and adolescence, along with countless scoldings.

The memories etched into her bones once became a shadow she could never escape, and she never wanted to have anything to do with her family of origin again in this lifetime.

Yu Wanqiu paused for a few seconds, then ignored her and walked straight out.

The woman behind her threw down her mop and rushed forward to grab her, yelling, "Stop right there! Where have you been all these years?"

The movements were rough and forceful, causing Yu Wanqiu to wince in pain. "Let me go."

Huang Guifang gripped her tightly with both hands, looking her up and down at her glamorous clothes. "They said you'd hooked up with a rich guy, I didn't expect it to be true."

As if remembering something, her tone suddenly softened, "Qiuqiu, Mom knows you have money. Your younger brother was scammed out of more than 200,000 yuan, and your father is idle all day and can't be relied on at all. I'm working myself to the bone here every day cleaning. Can you help out at home..."

Yu Wanqiu didn't want to listen any further and interrupted directly, "What does his debt have to do with me? He's an adult and should be responsible for his actions. I won't interfere with him."

Seeing that she wasn't buying it, Huang Guifang immediately reverted to her true nature, glaring angrily at her, "If you don't care about him, what about your father and me? We've raised you all these years, and you've gone off to live a good life with a rich guy, completely disregarding our well-being!"

“You gave birth to me, but as for raising me, you only provided me with food so I wouldn’t starve.” Yu Wanqiu’s fingertips trembled slightly, her emotions fluctuating uncontrollably. “Besides, I gave you all the money I earned from part-time jobs in junior high and high school. I don’t owe you anything.”

She remembers one winter vacation when she worked hard washing dishes at a restaurant and earned more than 300 yuan. She had saved it to buy school supplies for the new semester, but her younger brother stole it to play games online. Her nominal parents not only protected her brother, but also scolded her for hiding money and even demanded that she drop out of school and go out to work to support the family.

In that home, Yu Wanqiu once felt suffocated and desperate.

No one loves her; her existence is solely for them to leech off her and drain her of all her value.

Huang Guifang persisted, "No matter what, I gave birth to you, you are my daughter, it's only right that you give me money!"

She was completely unreasonable, and Yu Wanqiu didn't want to waste time arguing with her. "Let go of me, or I'll call security."

Huang Guifang, emboldened, retorted, "Go ahead and yell! I'm your mother, let's see who dares to do anything to me! You're not leaving today without giving me the money!"

Having worked in the mall for so long, she recognized some luxury brand logos. Yu Wanqiu was clearly wearing designer clothes, and her daughter should rightfully give her money to spend as her mother.

"I have no money, and there's no use stopping me." Yu Wanqiu's attitude was firm; she wouldn't give a single penny.

Huang Guifang panicked, "How could you not have money? Even if you don't have money, the man who's keeping you must have money. Go ask him for it!"

Yu Wanqiu's eyes hardened, and after a moment of silence, she relented and said, "Okay, I'll call him now."

Huang Guifang was stunned for a moment, not expecting her to agree so quickly. "You're not lying to me, are you?" Yu Wanqiu remained calm. "If you don't believe me, I don't have to make this call."

Although Huang Guifang had her suspicions, she could only let her go for the time being.

Yu Wanqiu rubbed her aching wrists, took out her phone from her coat pocket, and dialed Zhou Chongli's number.

She had to admit that only Zhou Chongli could completely resolve this issue for her; otherwise, given Huang Guifang's personality, she would definitely pester her relentlessly and take her for granted as an ATM.

A long beeping notification sound rang out.

He must be very busy, Yu Wanqiu wasn't sure if she could get through.

The sound lasted for a long time, so long that it was about to automatically disconnect, before it was finally answered.

On the other end, Zhou Chongli temporarily left the private room and went to the terrace to answer the phone. "What's wrong?"

Yu Wanqiu calmly lowered the volume of the call. "I'm in the restroom on the third floor of the Financial Center Mall. Could you send someone over?"

Zhou Chongli asked in a deep voice, "What trouble have you encountered?"

“I…” Yu Wanqiu hesitated.

Zhou Chongli keenly guessed what was going on. "I understand. I'll be right there."

As soon as the call ended, Huang Guifang eagerly asked, "What did he say?"

A look of disgust flashed across Yu Wanqiu's eyes. "He'll have someone bring the money over later."

Huang Guifang remained skeptical; she wouldn't give up until she had the money.

Yu Wanqiu felt nauseous after smelling the disinfectant for a while and wanted to go outside for some fresh air.

Before she could even take a step, Huang Guifang pulled her back, still feeling uneasy. "You told him to transfer the money directly, and then you transferred it to me. Who knows if you're lying to me? I can leave as soon as I get the money. It's only 200,000 yuan; it's nothing to you."

Even Yu Wanqiu, with her usually good temper, couldn't help but explode, "Two hundred thousand is nothing? Then let your son pay it back himself. He's not disabled. Does he lose his ability to work just because he's in his twenties?"

Huang Guifang's eyes were bloodshot with rage. "He's your own brother! He's in trouble now, what's wrong with helping him?"

(End of this chapter)