Qin Huairu was in high spirits!
Bang Geng had been naughty and mischievous for so many years, but today, the boy had finally seen the light and become sensible, which was truly rare.
Little did she know, the murderous intent surging in Bang Geng's heart was as powerful as a tidal wave.
To kill Yi Zhonghai and avenge his father, Bang Geng had gone all out and made a frantic effort for over a month.
Only today could he finally see the results. How could Bang Geng not be excited?
"Dad, this is the fish soup I specifically made for you. Come and taste it quickly!"
Bang Geng, with slightly trembling hands, carried a large bowl of fish soup to the living room and placed it in the center of the dining table.
Xiao Huaihua, with her mouth watering, was about to take the first sip.
Bang Geng quickly stepped forward and stopped her: "Huaihua, what are you doing?"
"This bowl of loving fish soup was personally cooked by me for our dad!"
According to the rules, their dad had to take the first sip.
"Oh, hehehe..."
Yi Zhonghai chuckled heartily: "Bang Geng is really becoming more sensible now!"
"Where did you get this fish?"
Bang Geng replied with a smile: "Of course, I bought it from someone!"
Yi Zhonghai immediately became vigilant: "Then where did you get the money?"
"Dad, didn't you forget... I just asked you for a dollar a while ago!"
"Some of that money, I used to buy notebooks!"
"With the remaining money, I went to the riverbank and bought two catfish from an uncle to make fish soup for Dad!"
Upon hearing Bang Geng's words, Yi Zhonghai was overjoyed.
Over the past month, Bang Geng had asked him for money several times.
Although the amount each time wasn't much, the cumulative sum was considerable.
Out of consideration for Qin Huairu's face, Yi Zhonghai couldn't refuse.
Although he had reluctantly given the money, Yi Zhonghai felt deeply wronged.
Fortunately, Bang Geng buying fish to make soup for him today truly touched Yi Zhonghai.
If Bang Geng could be this filial in the future, his old-age care would be a non-issue.
With Bang Geng, a filial and good son, Yi Zhonghai truly had someone to rely on and care for in his old age.
"Alas, Bang Geng is truly becoming more sensible!"
Yi Zhonghai nodded contentedly and smiled: "I haven't doted on you for nothing!"
Bang Geng also said with a smile: "Dad, don't be so polite, eat quickly!"
Yi Zhonghai smiled happily, and Bang Geng beamed.
Qin Huairu, watching the scene of father and son showing affection, was also beaming with joy.
If anyone was unhappy, it was Xiao Dang and Xiao Huaihua.
Why should the delicious fish soup be given to Yi Zhonghai to drink first? It was outrageous!
Yi Zhonghai picked up the spoon and was about to scoop some fish soup when a hurried voice came from outside: "Lao Yi, hurry up, the old lady needs you for something!"
The person who arrived was Wang Huichen from the back courtyard, who lived next to the deaf old lady.
"What happened?" Yi Zhonghai asked, glancing at Wang Huichen.
Wang Huichen walked over and said: "The deaf old lady is not feeling well and needs you to take her to the hospital!"
"Okay, I understand!"
Yi Zhonghai nodded and replied: "Wait a moment, I'll be right there!"
After Wang Huichen left, Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but frown, a hint of disgust flashing in his eyes.
Frankly speaking, Yi Zhonghai detested the deaf old lady.
However, he couldn't completely ignore the deaf old lady's affairs.
Before, Yi Zhonghai had taken care of the deaf old lady mainly to maintain his authority as the First Master.
Now that his authority had completely vanished, the reason he still feigned benevolence and cared for the deaf old lady was to get his hands on her house.
The deaf old lady's health had deteriorated sharply in recent times, and it seemed she wouldn't live much longer.
Yi Zhonghai was plotting that if he could get the deaf old lady to make a will before she died, bequeathing the house to him, it would be perfect.
Thinking of this, Yi Zhonghai picked up the fish soup on the table.
"Xiao Ru, I'll take this bowl of fish soup to the deaf old lady."
"After all, she is old and her health has been poor. She needs nourishing supplements!"
Originally, everything was going smoothly, but at the crucial moment, Yi Zhonghai suddenly refused to drink it. This directly enraged Bang Geng.
"Dad, this fish soup was specifically prepared to show filial piety to you. Please drink some!"
Yi Zhonghai said in a deep voice: "Child, you don't understand. The deaf old lady is not well and needs more care!"
"I accept your kind intentions, child. I'll buy you meat to eat tomorrow!"
As he spoke, Yi Zhonghai carried the fish soup to the deaf old lady's home.
Bang Geng wanted to chase after Yi Zhonghai, but Qin Huairu stopped him: "Bang Geng, come back here!"
"It's a good thing your dad is showing filial piety to the deaf old lady!"
"But I..." Bang Geng stomped his feet in frustration, wanting to stop Yi Zhonghai, but Qin Huairu grabbed his arm.
Qin Huairu certainly couldn't watch Bang Geng ruin Yi Zhonghai's act of filial piety.
Qin Huairu, the bloodsucker, had long been coveting the deaf old lady's house.
Living in the Jia family, she had to put up with Jia Zhangshi's temper.
Unless Jia Zhangshi died, after she was released from prison, she would still have the upper hand over Qin Huairu.
If she could get hold of the deaf old lady's house, Qin Widow would finally be able to live in peace and contentment.
With so many people in the family now, Yi Zhonghai's house was simply not enough.
Getting the deaf old lady's house would solve all the problems.
Yi Zhonghai planned to use the fish soup to trick the deaf old lady into writing a will. This was a good thing.
Once the will was secured, the issue of inheritance would be settled.
If, at this moment, Bang Geng confessed the truth promptly, the deaf old lady would certainly not die this time.
But the key was, under the current circumstances, how could Bang Geng have the courage to confess the truth? Unless he truly didn't want to live.
Confessing the truth would mean that he deliberately intended to poison Yi Zhonghai with pufferfish.
At that point, even Qin Huairu's influence would be useless, and Yi Zhonghai would definitely pursue the matter to the end.
Moreover, if Yi Zhonghai ever got irrefutable proof of such a crime, Bang Geng's ultimate fate would be execution by firing squad.
Meanwhile, Yi Zhonghai had already arrived at the deaf old lady's home, carrying the steaming fish soup.
"Lao Yi, you've finally arrived!"
Seeing Yi Zhonghai carrying a bowl of fish soup, the deaf old lady's wrinkled face seemed to regain some vitality.
"Old lady, you should lie down quickly. I'll feed you the fish soup!"