Hearing my mom’s words, Mrs. Ju said, "Let’s just let Yan Qi handle this. We’ve been neighbors and friends for decades, and now we’re even in-laws—isn’t it only right that we look out for each other? Xiaohe has been living such a hard life; even if we can't give her a fortune, Yan Qi can give her a little pocket money so she doesn’t have to be beholden to anyone. It’ll give us all some peace of mind."
Brother Qi nodded. "It’s better for us to give Xiaohe money than for her to take it from Juyan."
My mom, recalling the consequences of owing Juyan money, felt a shiver of fear, yet she insisted that Brother Qi shouldn't give her too much. "You’re her brother-in-law, so some spending money is fine, but don’t go handing over thousands! She can’t save a dime to save her life. She once told me she was saving for a plane ticket, but after she got her paycheck, she went to the supermarket and blew the whole month's salary..."
Chapter 192