Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 1346: Setting a Trap with a Countermove

"Old man, our meeting is destiny, regardless of who saved whom or who helped whom, it's all because of your kindness that we share this bond. You've reached this age, just tell us if you have any wishes, and let us do our best to fulfill them."

Liu Zhiweng looked at the old man, sighing inwardly. If he should reach such a desolate old age, he could hardly imagine it.

Chen sighed heavily, his gaze shifting to the door of the hospital room.

It seemed as if he could see his sons outside through that closed door.

"I don't have any big wishes, just want to enjoy a few days of family happiness. As long as the children can live happily with me, I'd be content. Even if I were to die immediately, I would feel it's enough."

Liu Hong, Liu Zhiweng, and Liu Zhiguo's eyes filled with tears.

Such a simple and unpretentious wish, with no demands for money, status, or pleasure, just wanting his children to be filial and close by.

Liu Hong shook her head, holding back her emotions.

"Old man, since you have this wish, we will definitely help you fulfill it, but you must listen to us. If you listen to us, then I guarantee that your five sons will obediently take you home and take good care of you."

Such a simple request from a dying old man—if it couldn't be fulfilled, she would feel too cruel.

This world is also too cruel.

Since they're already here, she couldn't just let the old man leave this world disappointed.

Chen looked at Liu Hong full of hope.

"Daughter, can you really do it?"

He had long experienced how indifferent his five sons were to him—not to mention asking them for money, even if he went to them, they'd probably drive him away.

But as one grows old, reaching this point, knowing he won't live much longer, how could he not wish to enjoy that last familial joy? He is a normal person. He surely would have such a request and thought.

Liu Hong whispered something in the old man's ear, and the old man widened his eyes in shock, shaking his head repeatedly.

"No, no, that won't do."

"Old man, please listen to us. We won't harm you. Don't you want your five sons truly showing filial piety around you?"

Chen hesitated.

How could he not wish, after all these years, for his sons to be around him, living in harmony, like other families with fatherly kindness and filial piety, surrounded by grandchildren?

"If you wish for it, then listen to me. This money is merely a formality. Rest assured, I know what kind of person you are. I also assure you, for your future arrangements, we will definitely take care of them, ensuring a grand farewell for you."

This was to reassure the old man.

Liu Hong didn't believe that Chen couldn't understand what sort of people his sons were.

Hoping for these five ungrateful sons to truly change their ways seemed a bit too difficult.

Chen lowered his head.

The hospital room was unusually quiet.

From the distant hallway, the sound of Chen Qidong and others quarreling could be heard.

"Another huge expense this time, how can a pneumonia cost so much?"

"Come on, our dad has never spent any of your money, and you're still fussing over this little amount."

"If you're so generous, why don't you pay it yourself? Why should I have to pay?"

"Alright, alright, shut up. When we get back, let's behave ourselves in front of our dad. We all know who's going to benefit if dad gets that money, right?"

"Got it, big brother, we'll take good care of dad."

Chen lifted his vacant gaze towards Liu Hong in front of him, nodding slowly.

The hospital room door was opened.

As soon as Chen Qidong and the others saw that Chen was awake, they immediately gathered around the bed, offering greetings and concerns.

Of course, they didn't push aside Liu Hong and the others.

They indeed looked like very filial sons.

Liu Hong glanced at Chen Qidong and them.

"Now that the old man is awake, you guys should take care of him here. When he's ready to leave the hospital, we'll come to fetch him and will bring the money for Mr. Chen at that time."

These words were like a calming pill, immediately putting Chen Qidong and the others at ease.

It's just a few days; during this time, the five of them can take turns taking care of the old man, just as well giving him a nice brainwash.

Finding a way to get that money.

However, they were a little worried that if Liu Hong and the others were to run off, where would they find them?

Liu Hong noticed their worries, glanced at her brother.

Liu Zhiweng took out his ID card and placed it on the table in front of them.

"Take a look, write down my ID number, name, and address. If you're worried that we might run, you can come here to find us. It's always said that while the monk can run away, the temple can't."

When Chen Qidong saw this, he really pounced, copying down the ID number, name, and address from the ID card.

Only then did Liu Hong and the others leave.

Seeing them leave, Chen Qidong and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

The five of them exchanged glances, and now they began addressing the old man with more familiar terms.

Chen happily watched his sons, but felt a pain in his heart.

He was well aware of how his sons treated him over the years, and when his relocated house and money fell into their hands, he ultimately ended up on the streets.

Now they looked at him, smiling warmly, acting all filial—peeling an apple if he wanted it, helping him wash his hands and face without needing him to lift a finger.

All just for that 100,000 yuan, wasn't it?

If it weren't for that money, would these unfilial sons even come near him?

Living to this point, inside, it felt distressing, knowing he only had a few months left.

But when reaching such a moment, who wouldn't want their children to be truly filial?

His children had intentions; their filial piety made it uncomfortable.

No matter what thoughts the sons had, they genuinely paid attention during the three days at the hospital.

Even if it was an act, these five played it well.

Three days passed quickly; the old man was ready to be discharged.

Early in the morning, the five sons completed the discharge procedures, but they lingered, unwilling to leave.

Chen understood why his sons naturally wanted to wait for Liu Hong and the others.

Fortunately, Liu Hong and the others didn't delay too long and soon arrived.

Liu Hong saw that the old man was ready, and they had a car to drive the old man home.

Upon mentioning going home, the issue of whose house the old man would stay at arose.

Chen Qidong and the others looked at each other, not really intending to take the old man in.

It was all just for the money.

Seeing Liu Hong and the others didn't mention the 100,000 yuan, they grew anxious.