Dragon Blood Divine Son-in-law
Chapter 292: Raising a Child for Old Age Security

Chapter 292: Chapter 292: Raising a Child for Old Age Security

Huai City, outside the entrance of the Hilton five-star hotel.

"You two old fools, dare to freeload at our hotel again, and we’ll break your damned legs!"

With the security captain’s angry curse, two figures were directly thrown out of the hotel’s entrance, landing heavily on the ground.

"Was it really necessary to eat your food, to this extent!"

"These days, no one seems to have any respect for their elders and betters anymore!"

"Such a bunch of heartless people!"

After crawling up from the ground, Ding Lijuan cursed and swore.

Han Bowwen was so frightened, he quickly covered her mouth, "Aren’t you ashamed enough, let’s get out of here quickly!"

Having said that, Han Bowwen, holding onto Ding Lijuan, hurriedly fled the scene.

Once upon a time, Han Bowwen and Ding Lijuan didn’t live a life of luxury but at the very least, they had enough to live well.

Who would have thought that in just a few short days, they would have fallen so low as to scrounge meals at hotels!

Speaking of which, this couple truly hit a streak of bad luck.

Originally, they rented a place called Jiayuan Apartments.

The conditions offered by the landlord of the apartment were very appealing, sixteen thousand for a year’s rent, and if you paid for two years at once, you’d get a two thousand discount, adding up to just thirty thousand.

Always fond of taking advantage of a good deal, Ding Lijuan couldn’t possibly miss such an opportunity. Ignoring Han Bowwen’s advice, she paid the thirty thousand rent upfront, planning to stay there for two years.

Unexpectedly, the next day, the houses surrounding the apartment were requisitioned, with plans to build a toilet, garbage station, and the like.

The whole apartment had its water and electricity cut off and was surrounded by high walls, making it impossible for them to get in.

Only then did Ding Lijuan and the others realize that the landlord must have already known the news before and deliberately lured them into a trap!

Regrettably, it was too late for them to understand; the landlord had already fled, and the thirty thousand yuan was gone for good.

Moreover, even if the landlord hadn’t fled, there was nothing they could do. The contract was clear and in black and white; such circumstances were considered force majeure, so they could not win even if they sued.

Thus, Ding Lijuan and the others could only endure their misfortune in silence.

After that, Ding Lijuan became as skittish as a frightened bird and dared not rent another apartment, fearing another scam.

Unable to afford big hotels, they were forced to stay in those dirty, messy, and poor motels.

Yet the next early morning, they discovered their wallets were gone.

Bank cards, identity cards, all lost!

They didn’t have much money to begin with, and losing their wallets only added insult to injury.

After going hungry for two meals, Ding Lijuan couldn’t stand it any longer and took Han Bowwen to try sneaking meals at the big hotel.

Ding Lijuan chose those that were holding wedding banquets, convinced that neither the bride nor groom could possibly recognize all their guests, she confidently took Han Bowwen to the feast.

However, they were exposed halfway through and were kicked out.

Nonetheless, with not a penny in their pockets and nowhere else to go, Ding Lijuan and her husband had no choice but to thicken their skins and attempt to freeload once again today.

Unfortunately, today’s event was attended by out-of-towners speaking in accents unfamiliar to Ding Lijuan and Han Bowwen. They hadn’t even taken a few bites before they were recognized and thrown out once more!

Such terrible luck!

Exiting the hotel, the couple was hungry and exhausted, their bodies covered in dust, indistinguishable from the beggars on the street!

"It’s all your fault, if you hadn’t recklessly spent Meng Jinzhou’s money, we wouldn’t be in this mess!" Han Bowwen complained.

Ding Lijuan immediately became discontent, "You’re blaming me? At least those things we bought with the money could eventually be sold for cash! And what about you? If you hadn’t lost more than a million, would we have had to mortgage the house to Meng Jinzhou?"

"I haven’t even started on you, and you dare to accuse me! Do you have no shame?"

Han Bowwen was so countered that he couldn’t speak, and in the end, he slapped himself in the face.

Pathetic!

Both Ding Lijuan and himself were pathetic!

"We don’t even have money for food now. If this keeps up, are we going to starve to death? What should we do?" Han Bowwen was so anxious he felt like crying.

Ding Lijuan waved her hand dismissively, "What’s there to do? It’s not like we don’t have children. What’s the point of raising a daughter if not to provide for us in our old age?"

"Now that we can’t afford food, of course, we should call our daughter and ask her for money."

"We raised her; she owes us this much!"

Ding Lijuan was indignant, feeling absolutely justified, while Han Bowwen was overwhelmed with shame.

"You think of Jingting when you’re out of money. Back when you took that twenty million and tried to default on her, forcing her to be unable to repay Yaowang Corporation, did you not remember she was your daughter?"

"Didn’t you favor Ding Liang, treating him like your own son? Now that you’re hungry, shouldn’t he be the first one you think of?"

But Ding Lijuan just waved her hand grandly, "How can that be the same! Xiao Liang must also be having a hard time now, adding to his troubles at a time like this would be too inconsiderate!"

"Besides, Xiao Liang is only related by marriage, not by blood. It wouldn’t be right to ask him for help instead of relying on my own daughter!"

Ding Lijuan was righteous and unapologetic about her words.

Han Bowwen, however, was furious.

When the times were good, Ding Liang was included, but now that things are tough, she expects the daughter to bear the burden, too. This favoritism was just too much!

Han Bowwen simply couldn’t stand it anymore!

Without wasting another word, Ding Lijuan directly dialed Han Jingting’s number, ready to ask for money as soon as Jingting picked up.

Little did Ding Lijuan expect, the phone showed that it was switched off.

Han Jingting had been locked up for three days and nights; her phone battery had long died, so of course, there was no getting through.

"Jingting’s phone has never been off before. Could it be that something has happened?" Han Bowwen worriedly said.

Ding Lijuan, however, was unconcerned and cursed, "What could possibly happen? I tell you, she is deliberately not picking up my calls!"

"Now we can’t even afford to eat, and she’s no use to us. What a waste of effort raising this daughter!"

Han Bowwen was speechless, "I think Jingting must be in trouble since her phone is off. You don’t know the situation, can’t you stop jumping to conclusions?"

"Fine, now that Jingting’s phone is unreachable, you should call Ding Liang, right? Otherwise, we really are going to starve to death!"

Ding Lijuan hesitated for a moment before declaring, "Fine, I’ll call him. Xiao Liang is so kind, he definitely won’t ignore me!"

So saying, Ding Lijuan promptly dialed Ding Liang’s number.

After calling twice, Ding Liang didn’t pick up.

Only on the third attempt did Ding Liang finally answer the call.

"Hello, Xiao Liang, where are you now? Your aunt has nowhere to go, my wallet has been stolen, and I don’t even have money for food. How have you been these past few days? Would it be alright for me to come see you?"

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