Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife - Chapter 228

Chapter 228: IOU ( 1 )
When Li Chenmo heard his wife’s words, he was stunned and looked at her in surprise. It took him a full minute to process what she said. When he finally understood what she meant, his eyes lit up and a bright smile appeared on his face.

He clasped his fingers and said, “Wife, thank you.”

“Why do you want to thank me? I should be the one thanking you. I’m lucky to have you in my life.” Lu Jueyu said with a smile.

The two chatted and walked side by side happily. Because they deliberately didn’t walk fast, it took them more than thirty minutes to get to Father Li’s house. As soon as they entered the front yard, they heard Li Chenxuan’s voice coming from the living room.

“Father, when will my third brother come? It’s past dinner time and we haven’t eaten yet.”

Li Chenmo pulled Lu Jueyu towards the backyard, first put the bamboo basket in the corner of the kitchen, and then went to the living room.

When they walked into the living room together, Li Chenxuan looked at their intertwined fingers and said, “Third brother, you should pay attention to your behavior in public. Otherwise, people may report you to the officers.”

Li Chenmo ignored him and greeted others, “Father, brother, sister-in-law.”

“Father, brother, sister-in-law.” Lu Jueyu greeted them and sat down next to her husband.

When Li Chenxuan saw that they were ignoring him, he opened his mouth to scold Li Chenmo, but was interrupted by Father Li, “Have you two eaten?”

“Father, we have eaten.” Lu Jueyu said with a smile.

Father Li nodded and said, “I summoned you all today just to ask your opinions on Jiao Siyu’s matter. ”

“Father, what’s wrong?” Li Chenze asked.

Father Li glanced at his second son and said, “The second son has asked his mother-in-law to take care of his wife. As long as the second son gives her lunch and dinner, his mother-in-law agrees.”

After hearing what Father Li said, Li Chenze nodded and said, “It is reasonable for the second brother to prepare a meal for his mother-in-law. After all, as a son-in-law, he should fulfill his filial piety. What’s more, his mother-in-law is helping him.”

Zhang Dongmei lowered her head and said nothing. Although she disagreed with her husband, she did not contradict his words in front of others.

If the second brother occasionally provides meals to his parents-in-law, that is called filial piety, and it is indeed reasonable. But if in order to take care of his wife he needs to give his mother-in-law two meals a day, that’s unreasonable. As Jiao Siyu’s mother, she has some responsibility to take care of her daughter.

Sure enough, Father Li added, “The second son’s mother-in-law will only go if he gives her two meals. Otherwise, she will not go. Moreover, with the second son’s current financial situation, it is impossible to fulfill his promise.”

As soon as everyone heard what Father Li said, they knew that Li Chenxuan actually wanted them to pay for the meal. Everyone fell silent and looked at Li Chenxuan.

Sensing their gazes, Li Chenxuan said, “I have no other choice. If I don’t agree with my mother-in-law, she won’t go to the hospital to take care of Siyu, and I won’t be able to go to work.”

“Since you agreed, you should fulfill it yourself. Why did you come to us regarding this matter?” Li Chenze asked.

“Do you think if I had other choices, I would come to you for help?” Li Chenxuan asked with displeasure.

“If you don’t have the ability, you shouldn’t make a promise.” Li Chenze added.

“If I don’t agree, my mother-in-law won’t agree to help me!” Li Chenxuan was a little annoyed, and his voice became louder.

Seeing that the two of them were arguing again, Li Chenmo asked, “If we cover the food expenses for you, do you plan to pay our money back?”

Li Chenxuan looked at him with a frown and said, “Third brother, how can you say such a thing? As a family, we should help each other and shouldn’t calculate so clearly.”

“We are indeed a family, but we have separated our household registrations and are responsible for our own families. I have a wife and will have children of my own in the future. I work hard to make money for them, not for you. If you have no intention of paying me back my money, sorry, I can’t lend it to you.” Li Chenmo said calmly.

When Li Chenxuan heard this, his eyes flashed. According to Li Chenmo’s words, he should still have some savings that can be lent to him. As long as he agrees to pay back the money, he can get Li Chenmo’s money. Whether he actually returns the money or not is left to the future.

After weighing the pros and cons, Li Chenxuan said, “I will definitely return the money to you. As long as you help me this time, I promise to return it to you with interest.”

Li Chenmo looked at his second brother and understood his plan. He smiled and said, “No interest required. As long as the money can be returned, that is enough.”

“Third brother, so you agree to help me?” Li Chenxuan asked.

Father Li and Li Chenze frowned and looked at Li Chenmo. Although they wanted to help Li Chenxuan, they did not believe what he said. So when they heard that Li Chenmo agreed to lend him money, they couldn’t help but worry that Li Chenxuan would cheat him of his money.

“Yes.” Li Chenmo nodded.

Li Chenxuan was excited when he heard his confirmation. But before he could say thanks, he heard Li Chenmo’s next words.

“You just need to write down the IOU, sign your name, and put your thumbprint. When you are done, I will help you.”

Li Chenxuan was stunned. He knows what an IOU is and the consequences of not fulfilling the promises of the IOU. If he did write the IOU, he would have to pay back the money he borrowed or be sent to jail.