Siheyuan: Fighting against Japanese Aggression in Beijing

Chapter 415: Sharing the Money

"Let's do business first. Let's finish the things at hand first," Liu Haizhong said. "By the way, do you have money? We still need money for your mother's medicine!"

"I still need money to pay for my mother's medicine?" Liu Guangqi asked in confusion, "How much? Don't you have any money?"

Seeing Liu Guangqi's expression, Liu Haizhong was also confused, so he looked at Liu Guangtian, "You didn't tell your brother?"

"Dad, I didn't dare tell my brother the truth because I was afraid he wouldn't come," Liu Guangtian said weakly.

"What? You didn't tell him?" Liu Haizhong said angrily, "Aren't you just being reckless? Even at this time, you brothers are still scheming against each other. You're making me so mad."

"Dad, I was wrong. I apologize. As long as Mom's medical expenses can be paid, I will accept any punishment you and big brother give me."

"Yes, Dad, I was judging others by my own standards. I was wrong. As long as I pass this hurdle, you can punish me however you want." Liu Guangfu also echoed.

"Dad, what are you talking about?" Liu Guangqi finally understood something.

"You two are making me so mad," Liu Haizhong said angrily, "Guangqi, this is it..."

So Liu Haizhong told Liu Guangtian what happened.

"What? The money is gone? Someone swapped it?" Liu Guangqi shouted. "And they said their business couldn't continue and asked me to share the money. Did you two lie to me?"

"Boss, we are here to share the money, but not to give it to you. We are here to share the medical expenses for my parents." Liu Guangtian said, "You don't want to share, do you?"

"Bullshit, did I ever say I won't share the money?" Liu Guangqi said angrily, "I'm mad at you two. How old are you? Can money be swapped?"

"Boss, I admit I was wrong, and I've already called the police, and they're looking for me," Liu Guangtian said, "If the money can't be recovered, you and dad will beat me up or kill me without complaint. Now let's talk about my parents' medical expenses! We've both taken out all our belongings, and you're the only one missing!"

"How much is left?"

"A little over ten thousand!"

"What? Ten thousand? Are you sure? How much did my parents spend in total?" Liu Guangqi asked.

"A little over ten thousand!"

"Then you didn't go out? Why do you ask me to go out alone?" Liu Guangqi roared.

"Except for that! Our families pooled together about two thousand dollars, and we brought it all here."

"You offer one thousand and ask me to offer ten thousand? Do you have the nerve to do that?"

"Boss, what are you talking about? How much does dad give us every month? Just for living expenses, how much does he give you? All I know is ten thousand. Tell me why?" Liu Guangtian retorted.

"That's right, Boss. You didn't do anything and got 10,000 yuan. What about the two of us? We work hard every month and only get a little living allowance. Why is that?"

"Nonsense." Liu Guangqi said angrily.

"Alright, alright, what are you arguing about?" Liu Haizhong stopped them.

"Dad, listen to what they are saying, how can they stop quarreling?" Liu Guangqi said angrily.

"Boss, I was wrong about them, but I really have no money. This time, your mother and I are relying on you." Liu Haizhong said.

"Ah?" Liu Guangqi shouted, "Dad, I don't have any money either."

"No, didn't I give you 10,000 yuan in these two months? Not counting the money before that? Where's the money?" Liu Haizhong said.

"Yes! You know I bought some new furniture for my house recently." Liu Guangqi lied.

"That doesn't cost that much, does it?"

"Dad, I gave your grandson a gift for school! Did you forget?"

"Hey, how much can you offer?"

"I don't know," Liu Guangqi said, "I have to go home and ask my wife how much money is left. Don't worry, I'll take whatever I have. Is that okay with you?"

"That's the only way," Liu Haizhong said helplessly, "We'll find another way when it's not enough!"

"Dad, it's getting late and I haven't asked for leave yet! I'm afraid my boss will scold me if I'm late," Liu Guangqi said. "There's a vacant position recently and I have to perform well!"

"Go ahead! As soon as possible, it's best to send the money over after get off work."

"Of course, of course." Having said that, Liu Guangqi stood up.

"Boss, didn't you just say that you are the leader and it doesn't matter whether you ask for leave or not?" Liu Guangtian said, "Are you planning to leave and never come back?"

"Yes, eldest brother, I think what the second brother said is right. You don't want to ignore our parents at this time, do you?"

"You two, how can you talk like that? Am I that kind of person?" Liu Guangqi said angrily.

"I think you are like that. If you really want the money, I will go to your house with you to get it now," Liu Guangtian said. "It's almost noon anyway, and you will go to work in the afternoon. There is no time difference."

"Bullshit, you don't trust me." Liu Guangqi said angrily, "Dad, look at the two of them, they actually doubt me?"

"Guangtian, your brother is not that kind of person," Liu Haizhong said, "At a time like this, don't say things that are not conducive to unity."

"Okay, Dad, I'm wrong," Liu Guangtian said, "Boss, I was wrong. I apologize again. I'll kowtow to you when you come back."

"Virtue, I'm leaving first, you guys wait for me."

After saying that, Liu Guangqi hurriedly left the ward with his bag.

As soon as Liu Guangqi left, Liu Haizhong began to scold again, "What are you two talking about? Your eldest brother is not that kind of person. Stop saying such things in the future."

"Dad, if the eldest son could come back today, I would go home and sell the house to pay for Mom's medical expenses." Liu Guangtian said.

"Me too, although my house isn't worth much Qin money."

Seeing his two sons say this, Liu Haizhong also became confused, and at this time he was really a little nervous.

"No way……"

"Hey... Dad, I told you this because I was afraid you would be unhappy. Look, before you had no money, how many times did you call him? Did he ever come back? But as soon as you had money, you didn't call him! And he came back. Doesn't this prove something?"

"Aren't you two the same?" Liu Haizhong said unhappily.

"We have always been by your side! We haven't gone far. You see, as soon as you needed us, we both resigned and followed you to work, working hard without complaint. Have we ever said anything? Have we ever asked you for a penny more?" Liu Guangtian said.

"Yes, the two of us get the least and pay the most, Dad. I know you don't want to hear it, but I still have to say that you are a little biased, and you favor an unfilial son. Just wait and see who among us is the filial son this time?" Liu Guangfu also said.

"Anyway, I don't believe your eldest brother is that kind of person," Liu Haizhong said, "Well, go buy me some food. I'm hungry."

"I'll go, I still have dozens of dollars on me."