I will die early and cannon fodder. I will enjoy great blessings after marrying a sick man.

Song Ping smiled and said, "Business at the brick factory is booming right now. Villagers nearby buy bricks from me when they build their houses. I can hardly make enough to keep up with the sales."

"That's fine."

After saying a few words about the brick factory, fearing that Song Baogen would feel ignored, Song Shi turned around and asked, "Baogen, you keep saying that you are doing hard labor, what exactly is that?"

"I'm just helping people move goods." After replying, Song Baogen fell silent again.

Song Ping pursed his lips and said, "Baogen, I think...why don't you come to work in my brick factory? It's not good for your health if you do that kind of work for a long time."

Seeing that Song Baogen didn't want to mention his work, Song Ping, who knew the inside story, spoke tactfully.

Song Baogen shook his head, pulled the corner of his mouth and replied: "No need, I think it's good to work anywhere, at least I can make money with my own ability. If I go to the brick factory, I don't know anything, and it will cause trouble for you, Brother Ping."

"Apart from anything else, have you ever thought about getting your daughter treated? And Xiao Zhen will be going to elementary school soon. Is your little money enough to pay for the child's tuition?"

Listening to Song Ping's series of questions, Song Baogen lowered his head and remained silent.

Looking at Song Baogen running away, Song Ping just felt tired.

Seeing the strange atmosphere between the two, Song Manman and Song Shi looked at each other.

After Song Baogen left, Song Manman and Song Shi stopped Song Ping.

"Brother Ping, is there something going on between you and Baogen?"

Hearing Song Shi's question, Song Ping sighed helplessly, took out a pack of cigarettes and wanted to smoke, but when he saw Song Manman beside him, he put it back.

"Just now I saw that he didn't want to say it, and I was afraid of hurting his self-esteem so I didn't dare to say it. He is now helping several teams clean toilets and doesn't make much money a month. Nannan is his..."

"We all know this. Nannan is the daughter of my aunt, and Xiaozhen is the son left by his ex-wife. Then what?"

"Nannan's dementia was caused by trauma. If she gets treatment now, there's a high chance she'll get better. When I found out, I wanted to give him money, but he didn't want it."

"And Xiao Zhen is almost six years old now, and will soon be of school age, but he has a heavy burden now. Uncle has to take medicine every month, and he has to feed a family of four. It's okay to live on his salary, but it's hard to send Xiao Zhen to school."

After hearing what Song Ping said, Song Shi pursed his lips and said, "Why doesn't he want your money? The child's treatment is more important than anything else."

"He said he couldn't get over it in his heart." After saying that, Song Ping sighed helplessly.

Thinking about the little girl and the sensible little boy she met yesterday, Song Manman pondered for a while and said, "Brother Ping, go tell him that no matter what the grudge is, it is important to cure the child first. Just say it was me who said it."

She was not a saint, but she had always felt that the feuds between adults should not involve children.

As long as it is within her ability, she is willing to lend a helping hand no matter whose child it is.

Besides, she didn't give Song Baogen her own money...

Hearing Song Manman's words, Song Ping was stunned and said, "Manman...Brother thanks you on behalf of Baogen." After that, Song Ping went to chase Song Baogen who had just left.

He didn't expect Song Manman to say this. This kind of magnanimity is not something that ordinary people can possess.

He thought that if it were him, he would definitely not help Song Baogen.

After all, my uncle once wanted to harm the entire Song family.

"Sister, why would you help Bao Gen, he..."

"Didn't you just say that curing the child's illness is the most important thing?"

"I was talking about Brother Ping... Brother Ping helped him, he shouldn't refuse."

After glancing at Song Shi, Song Manman turned around and got into the car parked in the yard.

After driving to the county town, Song Manman walked to the door of a small house.

This house is not somewhere else, but the one Song Jiaojiao bought back then.

The suicide note that Song Hongqi gave to Song Manman contained not only Song Jiaojiao's unspoken last words, but also the key to this house.

Taking out the key, opening the door, Song Manman walked in.

Because no one had lived there for a long time, a lot of dust and dead leaves had accumulated in the yard.

Song Manman walked into a room, found the ninth floor tile in the seventh row and lifted it up. A passage appeared in front of Song Manman.

Song Jiaojiao! She never lets herself suffer any loss.

While escaping, Song Jiaojiao took away all the cash and gold bars of the Qiu family.

The reason why Song Jiaojiao returned to Nanshi was to hide the cash and gold bars taken from the Qiu family.

These properties were originally left by Song Jiaojiao to Song Manman, asking Song Manman to take care of Song Hongqi's family.

Originally, Song Manman hadn't thought of using the money. She just wanted to wait until her third uncle needed it before taking it out. This was also what Song Jiaojiao meant. But now, because of Nannan and Song Zhen, she had to use the money.

After counting the money that Song Jiaojiao had hidden away, there was only more than 20,000 yuan, so Song Manman simply took it all.

Afraid that it wasn't enough, Song Manman took two more gold bars.

After taking the money and putting things back in place, Song Manman drove back to the village.

At that time, Song Ping had already finished talking to Song Baogen and brought Song Baogen back again.

When he saw Song Manman coming back, Song Baogen's dark face showed redness in his eyes.

"Sister Manman..."

"Thank you."

Hearing Song Baogen's thanks, Song Manman accepted the thank you without hesitation.

Although the money belonged to Song Jiaojiao, she took it out. If she hadn't taken it out, Song Baogen wouldn't have known about it. She deserved this thank you.

But thinking of what happened to Song Jiaojiao in the Fan family before her death, Song Manman hesitated and said, "Thank your sister!"

Hearing this, Song Baogen's eyes showed a hint of confusion, but Song Manman had no intention of explaining to him.

"Have you asked how much it will cost to cure Nannan's illness?" Thinking about Nannan's condition, Song Manman asked with a slight frown.

Song Baogen shook his head and said, "I don't know the details. At first, I took her to the hospital in town. The doctor said that it would cost at least more than 10,000 yuan to cure her. I..."

In this era, let alone living in the countryside, there are very few people even in the city who can afford 10,000 yuan. Most families can barely afford 1,000 yuan.

As soon as Song Baogen finished speaking, Song Yi came in from the door with a group of little followers.

When he saw Song Baogen, Song Yi was stunned for a moment, but out of politeness, he still called out, "Uncle Baogen."

Song Ming, who was playing with Ling Zheng behind him, also restrained himself and called out in a slightly unfamiliar tone, "Uncle Baogen."

The children behind didn't know Song Baogen, but a few clever ones followed Song Yi and Song Ming and shouted "Uncle Baogen".