novelraw Chapter 1224 - 459: The Stingy Dad Arrives (Part 17)
Chapter 1224 - 459: The Stingy Dad Arrives (Part 17)
"Haha, I just missed home!"
He Zhuo didn’t understand He Tiantian’s thoughts; he felt awkward hearing Dad’s sarcastic words.
But he had to endure the displeasure, pretending to smile foolishly to smooth things over.
"Missed home? Hmph, you still remember you have a home? It’s been several days since winter break, right? You neither go to work nor say you want to come home, just know how to wander outside!"
He Tiantian wouldn’t give He Zhuo a chance to bluff; she directly exposed his lie.
He Zhuo:...
He felt embarrassed and furious, wanting to slam the door and leave.
But, thinking of his situation, his anger surging to the top of his head was suppressed again.
For the money, I’ll endure!
He Zhuo took a deep breath, his eyes scanning the dilapidated self-built house until they landed on the steaming food on the dining table.
Huh?
Why is this Dead Old Miser suddenly being so generous today?
The table didn’t have leftovers, nor some popular instant food that was acquired somewhere, but genuine hot and fresh dishes.
How could he know that his stingy dad just came back from outside, and there weren’t any leftovers at home?
And most of the ingredients on the table were obtained for free.
However, with good food to eat, He Zhuo wouldn’t think too much.
This meal also provided He Zhuo an excuse to change the topic.
Feigning surprise, he called out, "Wow, what’s the occasion today? Dad, you made so much delicious food!"
"Smells so good! I’m starving!"
He exaggerated a bit, forcibly changing the topic.
"Hmph! What occasion could it be? Can’t it be that I’m in a good mood and want to cook a good meal?"
"Or do you, little brat, think that I’m just a Dead Old Miser, a stingy person, usually unwilling to cook a decent meal?"
He Tiantian continued to retort angrily.
He Zhuo’s forced smile stiffened.
When he heard words like "Dead Old Miser," "stingy," a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes.
He Yue secretly observed He Zhuo’s every move; she wasn’t losing hope, but probing what kind of nature this imposter occupying her brother’s place had.
If he turned out to be too despicable, He Yue would certainly teach him a lesson.
Thus, He Yue accurately caught the fleeting sign of guilt in He Zhuo.
"This imposter actually despises Dad for being a Dead Old Miser? For being stingy?"
He Yue felt dissatisfied internally.
Yes, Dad indeed is overly frugal.
But his stinginess never hurt others, and even more, it didn’t violate any laws.
Outsiders can mock or disdain him, but as his children, they have absolutely no right to look down on their dad.
No matter what, Dad, being a handicapped person with limited mobility, supported them siblings through thriftiness and scavenging, even sending one to college.
As for the house and savings, though Dad was so thrifty, He Yue, when she was young, didn’t understand, but now as she grew up, she gradually began to speculate.
Dad must have his reasons.
Moreover, Dad’s frugality not only applied to his children and outsiders but even more to himself.
Most leftovers ended up in Dad’s stomach.
Most of the good food was given to them siblings.
Though Dad often complained about them spending money, calling them debt-collecting ghosts, since their childhood, he never let them starve or freeze, nor did he hinder their education.
Thus, they siblings never despised Dad nor bore any grudges.
They’re self-reliant, all having ways to support themselves.
In another perspective, this is Dad’s "credit" too.
The past He Zhuo was like this, and now He Yue is likewise.
It wouldn’t be accurate to say they endorse Dad’s "thriftiness," but they certainly understand and accept it calmly.
Just seeing this "He Zhuo," not even considering his various flaws, merely his contempt for Dad proves to He Yue that he definitely isn’t her biological brother, nor Dad’s biological son!
"Oh, Dad, I was just speaking casually. I, I meant to praise your cooking skills!"
He Zhuo felt uneasy after being retorted, awkwardly laughing to continue smoothing things over.
"Hmph!" He Tiantian wanted to say something more, but recalling her own plan, she held back.
Later, there’ll be a bigger stimulus left for He Zhuo, better not anger this unlucky kid away!
"Dad, it indeed smells amazing, your Cooking Skills are getting better and better!"
He Yue suppressed her dissatisfaction, complimenting readily.
She wasn’t helping He Zhuo ease the atmosphere; rather, it’s rare to have a delicious meal at home, and Dad was in a good mood, she didn’t want to ruin it.