Yan Jia didn't want to pay for the surgery, so Brother Wu ignored her and borrowed the money himself. Unexpectedly, something happened to Brother Wu, who originally asked them to pay half, but ended up only giving one-third.
Sister Wu called and said that the debt they owed has not been paid off. The money was also borrowed from others, and they didn't know whether it would be paid back in the year of the monkey.
After knowing that Yan Jia coaxed Wu's father and Wu's mother to take out the money to pay off the debt, Wu's sister-in-law was very angry. However, Wu's mother promised that she would help them pay off the debt this year. As a result, Wu's mother is now sick with such a disease. Not only is she unable to
After fulfilling the promise, we will have to share the medical expenses, which makes me panic when I think about it. Being willing to pay one-third is already the bottom line, but half is impossible.
The money given by the two brothers was still not enough, and there was a difference of two thousand. Wu's father meant that Wu Zhengqing had many friends in Sijiu City and wanted him to borrow money to collect the medical expenses.
In the past, Wu Zhengqing would have collected the medical expenses without him asking. But now, he doesn't want to. Two thousand yuan is his salary for more than half a year, and he will have to fill the hole again.
Wu Zhengqing said: "Dad, you said you would repay me fifteen thousand yuan, but my mother coaxed me to use the money to pay off my second brother's debt. You said you would pay for the piano, but my mother said no and nothing happened. I
If I need to borrow money, my mother will definitely tell me that I am single and can’t afford it anyway, so I will pay it back slowly.”
Wu's father was very upset. He didn't have enough money to buy a house before, so he had an excuse to ask someone to borrow money. Now if he wants to borrow money, does it mean that his three sons can't raise the money for the surgery? Where did he put his face?
Seeing how embarrassed he was, Wu Zhengqing thought for a moment and said, "Dad, I remember you have a painting. If you sell it, you should be able to raise enough money for mom's surgery."
Wu's father was a rough man who didn't know how to calligraphy and painting. He just suppressed bandits once and the bandit leader had a picture of a tiger descending from the mountain hanging in his room. He liked it very much when he saw it.
All the trophies must be handed over and cannot be taken privately. Because he liked it so much, he spent three yuan to buy it. Later, a friend said it was a masterpiece by a famous artist, so he kept it for fear of having a negative impact. Only the five members of the family knew about it, and the three
The daughter-in-law has never seen this painting before entering the house and does not know it clearly.
"The painting is at home, and where can I find a buyer in such a short time?"
Wu Zhengqing said: "I can borrow money first. After Mom's surgery, I will go to the northwest to get the painting and sell it in Yangcheng. If you want more, I will remit it to you when the time comes. However, I have to hide this from Mom first. I can't
Let her know."
He wanted to let his mother know that he would regret it later. Two thousand yuan was his salary for most of the year, and he couldn't afford it.
Wu's father felt that he owed Wu Zhengqing, and said: "If the sale is less than 2,000, I will make up for the difference when I get loose. If you have more, you can keep it! Don't worry, your mother will wait until she asks."
Let’s talk about it later.”
With his promise, Wu Zhengqing went to borrow money, and the surgery fee was collected that day.
The operation was successful. The doctor said that as long as you follow the doctor's instructions, take medicine on time, stay in a good mood, and come back for check-ups every year.
Wu Zhengqing took care of Wu's mother from the time she was hospitalized to the time of surgery. Because surgery was risky, Brother Wu and Brother Wu came during the surgery.
After the operation was successful, Wu Zhengqing waited for Wu's mother to wake up and went to the northwest to pick up the painting. Then he returned to Sijiucheng to find an expert for appraisal, and it was determined that the painting was authentic and was the work of Hua Yan, a great painter of the Qing Dynasty.
When Wu Zhengqing heard that it was an authentic work, he was ready to keep it. His aunt said that as an antique from the golden age of troubled times, this painting will definitely become more and more valuable since it is an authentic work. He has not bought anything for Miaomiao, so this painting will be kept in the future.
Give it to her as a dowry.
The person who appraised the painting told him that the painting should be kept well, otherwise it would be damaged.
Wu Zhengqing didn't know how to preserve calligraphy and paintings, so after much deliberation, he shamelessly went to Tian Shao.
Hearing that this painting was left to Miaomiao as a dowry, Tian Shao was naturally willing to help. But knowing the origin of the painting, she said: "This painting will be very valuable in the future. Wealth is very attractive, and your family is now because of thousands of dollars
The medical bills are almost piling up. When this painting is worth millions, they will definitely ask you to paint it."
"Go and get a receipt from the sale of the painting. Keep the receipt and don't lose it. If they ask you for a painting in the future, just show them the receipt to avoid any hassle."
Wu Zhengqing was so startled that his brain shut down. It took him a while to come back to his senses: "Sister, you said this painting could be worth millions in the future? How is this possible?"
"This painting can be sold for 20,000 to 30,000 yuan now. When calligraphy and painting become more popular in the future, it won't be a problem to sell it to one million yuan."
Thinking about the antique calligraphy and paintings collected by Tian Shao, Wu Zhengqing felt that it was a little difficult to breathe.
Wu Zhengqing did not do this in Sijiucheng. Instead, he went back to Yangcheng to find a reliable person and asked him to help him get a receipt for buying the painting. The receipt was genuine, and the stamp on it was also genuine, but the transaction was not genuine.
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After the matter was settled, Wu Zhengqing called Wu's father to tell him that the painting was sold for three thousand yuan, which was also a price based on the market price.
After knowing this, Sanya called Tian Shao and asked, "Sister, is that painting real?"
Tian Shao also asked an expert to appraise it and said, "It's true. This painting is going to be sold in Hong Kong City for 100,000 yuan. If you find a buyer who likes this kind of painting, 200,000 yuan is not a problem."
Sanya's heart was beating hard: "Sister, do you mean this painting is worth at least 100,000?"
"Thirty thousand is the maximum for mainland China, and 100,000 for Hong Kong is no problem."
What else can you say? I must keep it for myself! Sanya has also followed the trend and bought some antiques in recent years. They are all real but not precious. Famous calligraphy and paintings are rare things. Tian Shao has only received more than ten in all these years.
Authentic copy.
Knowing the value of the painting, Sanya readily gave Wu Zhengqing 3,000 yuan to pay off her debt. After so many years of marriage, Wu Zhengqing finally did something that made her happy.
"Two thousand is enough."
With this money, the debt can be paid off, thus eliminating the last hidden danger.
Sanya said: "Sister said, this painting can be sold for about 30,000 yuan, which is almost the same as the money your parents subsidize them. Your mother is sick now, so you can't collect the 1,000 yuan, so remit it to your dad.
He buys more nutritious food for your mother to eat. In the future, your mother will be hospitalized again. If your two sisters-in-law say that the three brothers should share the food equally, then you should comply with their wishes."
Wu Zhengqing nodded in agreement. But in his heart, he thought that he should not agree too readily, otherwise Yan Jia would get in trouble again.
Thinking about his mother being hospitalized this time, Yan Jia didn't even show her face and he became furious. Fortunately, his mother still regarded this woman as a treasure, but she turned out to be a wolf-hearted person.
Sanya said in surprise: "Yan Jia didn't go to the hospital to take care of your mother?"
Wu Zhengqing shook his head and said: "No. Wu Bo happened to have a fever and fell ill, and his sister-in-law couldn't leave, so he wanted Yan Jia to come and take my place first. But Yan Jia said she was too busy with work and didn't want to come. In the end, her second brother asked for ten days' leave to take care of her.