Rebirth: I became rich by farming

Chapter 659: Chapter 659 She is Still a Child (5/5)

However, the surveillance nowadays isn’t like in the future where mobile phones can constantly monitor and check the situation inside the house at any time. To check surveillance today, first, you have to turn on the computer, log into the webpage given by the surveillance company, and also log into whatever else to access the videos. So while it’s definitely possible to check the videos, there isn’t an immediate need for it since Zhenzhen has recorded all the quarrels from the past couple of days in audio form. If there’s really a need to see them, there’s no rush—we can always check them later.

Without any courtesy, Zhenzhen took out her mobile phone and hit play. The audio that started playing was exactly the argument between Zhenzhen and Wang Qiuhe as they were ’arm wrestling’ with their words.

This time, Zhenzhen didn’t edit anything out; whatever she said and whatever Wang Qiuhe replied, it was all played back in full.

Her blunt words were one thing, but Wang Qiuhe’s indecent curses drew the attention of everyone in the room—that was something else entirely.

Yinan subconsciously wanted to cover Mengchen’s ears, fearing that these words might corrupt the child. However, Mengchen simply took her hand away and said, "Auntie, I’ve already heard them. Sister Qiuhe cursed like that right in front of me."

Well, isn’t that something—corrupting a child not only by being a bad example herself but also by spouting such language in front of a child. Who knows what else she might have said behind people’s backs.

Since her cover was blown, Wang Qiuhe’s face turned red with shame. After all, the words she had hurled out in a fit of rage sounded unbearable when listened to calmly. She charged toward Zhenzhen, trying to snatch the phone from her, but Tianyu stepped in front of Zhenzhen and blocked Wang Qiuhe.

Wang Qiuhe didn’t achieve her aim, but the curses continued to play, seemingly endless. She yelled, "I didn’t curse for that long, give me the phone, turn it off!"

Tianyu pushed Wang Qiuhe towards Yifan and shouted at him, "Enough, I was only gone for a morning, and here you go again, stirring things up. Why do you insist on bullying Zhenzhen, huh? How has Zhenzhen offended you? Why can’t you just be peaceful? Have we treated you badly these last two months? Did we treat you so well just so you could come here and hurt Zhenzhen?

We’ve been taking care of you with the best we have, and now, repaying kindness with enmity—you’re getting more and more out of line, acting like you’re so important. This is not your home. If you want to make a scene, go back to your own place."

Tianyu has always given the impression of being a bit simple-minded—an easygoing character without much of a temper. In fact, Tianyu not only seemed like a person with no temper, he truly didn’t have much of one. Growing up to his twenties, it was very rare for him to get angry, especially in front of these relatives.

Even though Tianyu had already clued in Yinan at home, looking at the current situation, it was clear that Wang Qiuhe had seriously offended everyone in the house—yes, everyone. Otherwise, Tianyu wouldn’t have been so enraged.

His son, Yinan, naturally took his side. She looked at Wang Qiuhe and asked, "Qiuhe, what exactly have you done to make Tianyu so angry?"

Upon hearing Yinan’s words, everyone was taken aback. Then they understood that it wasn’t just the argument with Mengzhen that could have aroused Tianyu’s anger. There must be another issue at play.

Everyone looked around at each other, a bit confused, and then their eyes inevitably turned toward the children in the house.

Mengcheng probably didn’t know anything. He was busy with work, and even during that half-month of traveling, he hadn’t spent time with them, so Mengcheng could be ruled out first.

That left the Fan siblings and the Mei siblings, who certainly didn’t have much interest in discussing these issues, so the target turned to another honest man, Yongwang.

But Yongwang knew only so much and was too scared to speak. Feeling everyone’s eyes on him, he quickly looked away, saying, "Don’t ask me, I don’t know anything."

It was as if he was all but declaring his guilt without anyone even having asked him. But after all, it was someone else’s business. The Mei Yifang family had never been the center of attention, and it was natural for them to keep to themselves. However, considering Yongwang wouldn’t speak, they had to look back at the likes of Tianyu and others.

Yet, Yifan felt quite displeased by the blatant stares, as if they were singling out his daughter, "Wait a second, what’s the meaning of this? Are you just picking on our Qiuhe now? She’s just a child; what can she possibly do?"

A child she might be, but a child could do many things, especially Qiuhe, whose foul language alone was beyond what even some adults could utter.

Upon hearing this, Qiuhe grew even more defiant. She spilled everything defiantly, "Mom, let me tell you, Brother Tianyu is rich now. He’s the boss of a big company, making lots of money a year. Even this house was bought by Brother Tianyu. And everyone knows about Tianyu’s wealth, except for our family and my younger uncle’s family. Tianyu deliberately kept it from us, afraid that we would ask them for money. These people are so mean."

The revelation made Yinan and her husband flinch. This was a big exposure.

But when Yinan thought about Qiuhe staying here, it seemed inevitable that the secret would come out. She also remembered it was her who let Qiuhe stay here, and in that instant, she felt a twinge of regret. She never should have been so soft-hearted, causing trouble for Mengzhen by teaching that girl a lesson. Indeed, these people were all ungrateful.

But learning of the revelation, everyone finally understood—it all boiled down to money.

Still, what did Tianyu’s wealth have to do with Qiuhe?

Yinan questioned, "Our Tianyu has money; what does that have to do with you? You’re just a little girl; why don’t you mind your own business instead of worrying about other people’s bank accounts?"

It would have been better had Yinan not spoken up; her words virtually seemed like an admission, firing up Yinan’s thoughts instantly. She also began to grasp the reason behind her daughter’s tantrum. Although Qiuhe’s behavior was not commendable, money was involved, and the other concerns could be set aside for the time being.

Yifan said, "Big sister, you’re not being fair. We’re all family, after all. What’s wrong with helping each other out if your family is well-off?"

Upon hearing Yifan’s words, Tianhua and Mengzhen both snorted with laughter.

Their laughter drew everyone’s attention, prompting Yifan to ask curiously, "What’s so funny? You can’t start looking down on us poor relatives just because you’re rich now."

"We’re not laughing at that. We’re laughing because you and Qiuhe truly are mother and daughter."