Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander novel Chapter 609

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Zhao Xiuxia said with difficulty, "Everything I said is true, I really don't have any money left, and now many people are asking me for money, I really don't know what to do, actually I..."

"Once you sell the grain, you'll have money, right? Enough, don't say anymore, I'm busy, I'm heading back." Sun Lijuan showed complete indifference; in the countryside, there aren't really any places to spend money anyway, and grain and vegetables are almost like money as it is. Besides, it's considered a debt, and everyone in the village owes each other a little something, it's impossible for anyone not to show a little leniency.

With that, Sun Lijuan left without any reservations, she couldn't believe her mother was finding it that difficult.

Zhao Xiuxia watched her get in the car and leave, full of words unspoken, only able to sigh and mutter to herself, "If only Sun Chan were still alive, it would be better, because if she were alive, I could at least ask her for money. If I'd known she'd die so easily, I might have treated her a bit better. Alas!"

Strictly speaking, she didn't feel much guilt towards Sun Chan, it was more of a regret for not treating her better, like when Zhou Jinzhu didn't give her food, I could have sent some over. When she was sick, I could have given her some medicine. Now she could be helping me harvest the crops, alas! It's really such a shame, if she didn't die so early, she wouldn't be in such a dire state now. Zhao Xiuxia herself wasn't in good health and couldn't harvest the crops either, which left her feeling quite depressed.

Sun Chan was right beside her, listening to her words, she smiled, this was her adoptive mother after all, always like this. Emotionless, treating her like a mule in the family, regardless of how much she gave, her mood never improved.

She couldn't leave with Sun Lijuan, instead she smiled and followed Zhao Xiuxia home. Sure enough, there were a few women waiting to collect debts at the doorstep, and when they saw Zhao Xiuxia coming, they hurried over.

"I say, when are you going to pay back the money? We're gearing up for the autumn harvest here, and now we're waiting for money to hire people for the harvest!"

"Yeah, now those machines cost two to three hundred a day, we're really out of options! Even if you can't pay it all back, at least pay some of it. I lent you five hundred, and it's been two years now, isn't it about time you stopped dragging this out?"

"Exactly, exactly! There's no one like you! Even if we offered interest, we wouldn't be willing to lend to you! And yet here you are, owing money and not thinking about paying it back?" They scolded Zhao Xiuxia, leaving her with no options, so she could only plead with them.

"I'll definitely pay you back once I sell the grain after the autumn harvest, don't worry, I won't let it slide!"

They said a bunch of complaints and then left, declaring it was impossible to lend a penny more to Zhao Xiuxia. This kind of relationship among villagers couldn't continue any longer.

Zhao Xiuxia sat blankly in the courtyard, not even turning on the light in the room, unable to afford the electricity. She had been used to sacrificing for her daughter all these years, giving her the best of everything to ensure her happiness, it was what she should do. But now she discovered that Sun Lijuan took it all for granted, and now what should she do?

Zhao Xiuxia sighed and stood up, saying: "What am I supposed to do! I can't go on living like this."

The granary only had a little grain left, there were still some vegetables, but she'd have to make do with what she had.

"Tomorrow, I'll go harvest the grain. I'll pay back part of the debt first and then see what to do." She stood up to go to bed. Sun Chan was floating nearby, she went back to see Zhou Jinzhu, who was sleeping soundly without a care, his ease was truly enviable.