With the Benz, it was convenient to go anywhere. The next day, he took the children back to the village to see his parents.
Du Feiyang insisted on following, saying that your parents are my parents, and this is what true brothers should be like, otherwise, consider him an outsider.
Xie Sui couldn't do anything about him, so he took him along.
The elders had been listening to the true and false rumors outside, not eating or sleeping well. If Xie Sui didn't return soon, they would have gone to the county town to find him.
The Benz drove all the way to Xie Sui's doorstep, attracting the attention of the entire village. Who said Xie Sui was bankrupt? He even bought a new car, so how could he be bankrupt?
People only believe what they see with their own eyes. Later, many people, despite owning luxury cars, famous watches, and living in high-end communities, were actually heavily in debt, merely putting on a show.
"Xie Sui, are you bankrupt or not?"
"Yes, everyone says you gambled away all your money. How much did you lose?"
Xie Sui chuckled and cursed, "You care so much about me? I am bankrupt. Lend me some money, five hundred or three hundred is not too little. Many hands make light work. I grew up in front of everyone. If I encounter difficulties, will you bear to see me suffer?"
As soon as he finished speaking, most of the crowd scattered, all afraid that Xie Sui would borrow money.
Du Feiyang was dumbfounded, "Is it that realistic? Brother Xie, your popularity isn't that great, is it? That's why we're brothers. No one would lend me money either. I don't have money, and even my own father dislikes me. I can't even get money from my dad. How miserable!"
Xie Sui looked at him. What kind of blow had he suffered to have such a story?
Xie Sui's parents touched the car, stomped their feet with concern, "You don't have money, so why buy this thing? It can't be eaten or drunk. Sell it quickly."
"Dad, Mom, do you believe outsiders more than your son? Aren't I just testing people's hearts? Whoever lends us money can be friends in the future. If they don't help me when I'm in trouble, we won't interact with them in the future. They are taking the initiative now, and when I earn more money, it will save them from bothering you."
"Really not bankrupt? Your father and I were discussing selling our new house, which would give us tens of thousands of yuan to use."
Xie Sui was touched, "Really not. Believe your son. Your son will let you live a happy old age."
No matter how many faults his parents had, their kindness towards him was undeniable.
"Who is this young man..."
"He's a brother I met in Hong Kong, Xiao Du, a young master from Hong Kong, friends with celebrities."
"Is that so? Quickly come in and sit down. Young man, you look very energetic. What does your family do?"
Du Feiyang said, "Uncle, Aunt, hello. My family is in business. How are you both doing?"
"Good, very good. Please sit down. I'll go catch a chicken and kill it for you at noon."
Du Feiyang became interested. He ate a lot of chicken, but it was his first time seeing a chicken being killed. He discussed killing chickens with Xie Sui.
A few people entered from outside, Cai Jinhua and a few aunts who had worked at their home before. They took out handkerchiefs and said, "Xiao Sui, I heard you ran into trouble. I have some money here, take it and use it."
"I only have two hundred, don't mind if it's little."
"I can only come up with a hundred. Children's education costs money now. It's just a token of my regard. Xiao Sui, you're smart, you'll definitely make money again."
"What's that saying? A comeback, you'll definitely make a comeback."
Lin Wanwan tearfully held their hands, "Thank you. Just having this intention is enough."
Cai Jinhua said, "Before, I was arguing about a raise, and my heart has been uneasy. I feel I owe you an apology. This gives me a chance. I'll contribute a little, and my heart will feel better."
There are still good people. Lin Wanwan said, "It's been so long, why are you still remembering this?"
"That's why people can't have a guilty conscience, or they won't be at peace their whole lives. Take it. Wanwan, you're pregnant, and Xiao Sui is unreliable, making you worry."
Xie Sui felt a little embarrassed, "Alright, I'll take it first. Wanwan, write it down, and I'll return it to everyone with double the amount later."
Lin Wanwan had no choice but to accept and write it down in a notebook. Besides them, several families from the Xie clan also sent some money, fifty or a hundred yuan, all as a token of their regard.
Xie Sui's test of people's hearts turned out to be much better than he expected. He thought no one would lend him money.
Lin Wanwan counted the money. There was over two thousand yuan, not much. Xie Sui's daily income was now more than that, but this money felt heavy and had a different meaning.
Du Feiyang also envied, "Your village is quite sentimental."
"People are divided into good and bad. Otherwise, why would I only be brothers with you and not others?"
Du Feiyang: "They don't bother with you anymore, and I'm the only fool!"
"You finally admit you're a fool?"
Du Feiyang chuckled and cursed, "Can't you say a few nice words about me?"
"I'm afraid you'll get arrogant and lose your way."
Xie's mother happily wiped away tears. Her son was not someone everyone disliked, he was much better than before. When he was messing around, people wouldn't even let him in their house, fearing he'd come for food.
Now that people were willing to lend him money, it was much better.
"How much money do you owe? We'll figure it out together."
Xie Sui said, "I really don't owe any money, and I've even made some. I was just afraid that others would be jealous of me and try to harm me."
Xie's father took off his shoes and was about to hit him, "Is this something to joke about? Do you know I haven't slept well for several nights from worrying?"
Xie Sui smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I was wrong."
Lin Wanwan: "What should we do with this money?"
"Keep it for now. Whoever lent us money, we'll arrange a job for them in the factory later, and they'll be considered for housing distribution in the future."
True gratitude repays a drop of kindness with a gushing spring. A small act of kindness changed their destiny.
Later, those who knew the truth slapped their thighs, their eyes red with jealousy, watching others get city jobs and housing, their entire families becoming city dwellers.
However, there is no regret medicine in this world. They no longer had such an opportunity.
The free-range chicken from the countryside was delicious. Du Feiyang praised it, saying it was better than what famous chefs cooked, the best meal he had ever eaten.
Doudou and Dingding both gave him chicken legs. Uncle Du is so miserable, has he never eaten chicken?
Xie's mother also gave him food, saying with a loving expression, "This child eats so heartily. I like to see you eat heartily."
Xie Sui felt embarrassed. Was it necessary?
The family ate a lively meal, but unfortunately, there were uninvited guests, the elder aunt and Xie Chen.
"Eating? Xiao Sui, did you buy that car? Didn't they say you were bankrupt? How can you still afford to buy a car?"
Xie Sui put down his chopsticks and said, "Aunt, are you a police officer? You're asking so many questions. Do I need to explain to you?"
Xie Chen reprimanded, "Xie Sui, how can you talk to my mother like that? She's also concerned about you!"