After my son started college, I gave him two thousand dollars each month for his living expenses. Once he got a girlfriend, he started complaining to me, “Mom, how can I possibly have a girlfriend on such a small budget? If you want a grandchild, you’ll need to send another two thousand!” So, I downloaded every loan app available and took out loans in his name to fund his lavish college lifestyle. This is because in a previous life, I sacrificed everything for my son. After he graduated, he refused to get a job, insisting that he needed to focus on life’s major events first—getting married and having children. My husband and I scraped together a down payment at the height of the housing market. But he couldn’t keep up with the payments and started physically abusing us, saying, “If you hadn’t bought such an expensive house for me, I wouldn’t be under so much pressure!” “I can’t pay it back; you make the money to pay it off, or I’ll give this house back to you!” I ended up taking on three jobs, eventually working myself into the grave. This time around, I decided to ruin his credit first. Let’s see how he plans to buy a house now.
“Mom, I’m out of money again this month. Could you send me some more?” “Send a thousand—no, make that two thousand. The cafeteria food is terrible; I’ve had a stomach ache for three days. Eating out is expensive, but at least it doesn’t make me sick.” It’s only the 10th, and my son’s calling again. He’s a sophomore now. The initial living expense was two thousand dollars, but in less than a year, he claimed it wasn’t enough. It increased to three thousand, and even then, it doesn’t last ten days. In the past, I would have lectured him for ten minutes about being thrifty because earning money isn’t easy. But this time, I said nothing. I calmly replied, “Alright, hang on a moment; Mom will get the money and send it to you.” Then I went to the app store, downloaded over ten loan apps, entered my son’s ID, and borrowed five thousand dollars. I sent him two thousand. There was no response, just a cold receipt confirmation. I took out a journal and noted the first loan of the day. All this because in a previous life, I painstakingly supported my son through college. He was determined to marry, bringing home a pregnant Daphne, and asking for a thirty thousand dowry. Plus, a two-million-dollar house. We didn’t have that kind of money, but seeing the young girl’s tearful face and hearing my son’s pleading, I relented. We borrowed from every relative, scraping together one hundred twenty thousand, including the thirty thousand dowry. The rest went towards the house down payment. My son was so touched. “Thank you, Mom and Dad. I will be filial for this life. You can just relax at home, play with your grandchild, and enjoy life.” We didn’t dare to enjoy; we tirelessly paid off the relatives’ debts. Just as we were about to catch our breath, my son came crying again. “Mom, help me, the mortgage is too much. I have to support a family and can’t manage it.” “Can you bear to see your son, grandchild, and daughter-in-law homeless?” “Please, you and Dad support us for a few years. When inflation rises and salaries increase, the pressure will ease.” My husband and I went out again, financially supporting their little family. But after two years, not only did my son’s salary not increase, but the housing market crashed, and the job market tightened. A house similar to my son’s in his neighborhood was listed at eighty thousand and still didn’t sell. I worried about their pressure, considering selling our current large house and buying a smaller one. The difference would help pay off my son’s mortgage. But instead, he lashed out at us. “If it weren’t for you buying such an expensive house, I wouldn’t be under so much pressure!” “I can’t pay it; you go make money to repay it, or I’ll give this house back to you!” I took another job, but while washing dishes, everything went black, and I collapsed.
After my body fell, my coworkers found me, and the boss called an ambulance immediately. But I knew I was already gone. I watched my husband’s hair turn completely white overnight. He held my photo every day, not cooking or going to work, no matter how my son abused him. Meanwhile, my son was very busy. He first dragged my corpse, leaving it in front of the boss’s shop for two days. When the boss didn’t give in, he hung a banner, banging drums every day. I watched helplessly as my son walked away with the fifty thousand the boss scraped together. He used the money to eat and drink with his wife and son. No one remembered my body was still on the street. In the end, a young man informed my husband to claim it. After my husband arranged for my cremation, he banged his head on my tombstone and died. When I woke up again, it was my son’s sophomore year. He had just secretly started dating, doubling his living expenses. But at this point, we still had savings, and my husband and I hadn’t retired. We lived frugally but managed. Still, I wasn’t that heartless. I just wanted to ruin his credit so he couldn’t get a mortgage. After graduation, I wouldn’t care about his life or death. After graduation, I listed our house online. But three months before he graduated, he brought Daphne home. Daphne, with her slightly protruding belly, timidly looked at me. “Hello, Auntie~” Just then, my son came in with a big bag of baby supplies. “Mom, Dad, this is Daphne, your daughter-in-law.” “Come on, call Mom. This is Dad. Don’t worry, my parents are very kind.” Seeing she was about to speak, I interrupted, “Please don’t. You’re not married yet. People will say we’re rude and bullying you.” “Dear, have a seat. I’ll get you some fruit.” At the dining table, I noticed Daphne kept giving my son meaningful looks, occasionally dry heaving. I pretended not to notice until my son couldn’t hold it in. “Mom, I came back to get married. Daphne is already carrying your grandchild.” I rolled my eyes. Last time, this grandchild didn’t even call me Grandma before I died. Every time he saw me, he treated me like trash, kicking or spitting. I thought he was just a child, plus I was busy working. I thought it was because I wasn’t like other grandmas who took their grandkids out to play, so I didn’t care. Thinking back now, this Daphne, who left such a good first impression, might not be as simple as I thought. “You’ve always taught me to be responsible as a man. Please contact Daphne’s parents and set a date.” Yes, I taught him to be good to his wife and kids, and he did that. But I also taught him to be filial, yet he wouldn’t even claim my body. “When are you and Dad available? I’ll talk to Daphne’s parents.” “I’m available anytime. You two decide and let us know in advance.”
Daphne was anxious but too embarrassed to speak, constantly tugging on my son’s sleeve. My son glanced at me as I took a sip of tea. “Mom, about the dowry, Daphne says it’s quite high there.” I replied, “Oh~” “Look, if Daphne weren’t pregnant, I wouldn’t rely on you.” “Don’t worry, I’ll consider it a loan. Once I graduate and start working, I’ll pay you back.” I sighed, “Oh, Guanghui, let me tell you the truth. Your university expenses have left us with no savings.” His face changed instantly, “I barely spend anything each month! Are you making excuses not to pay?” “What kind of parents don’t prepare a house and car for their son, only care about their own pleasure!” “If I can’t get married, don’t expect me to care for you in your old age.” “Rot away in your hovel!!” I smiled inwardly. This is my good son, who immediately changes his face when his parents won’t slave for him. My husband couldn’t stand it, wanting to say something, but I held his hand. “Son, it’s not that we don’t care. We had saved fifty thousand for you.” “But look at how much you’ve spent in college these years? Your monthly expenses are around twenty thousand. Since sophomore year, for three whole years.” “There was also a time you said you broke your leg and needed surgery. I sent you fifty thousand. In total, it’s fifty-two thousand.” “Your bride price was spent by you. Where can we get more dowry money?” He was speechless, his face flushed, “If you don’t want to give it, just say so. Why make so many excuses! How could I spend over fifty thousand just going to college?” “I’ve never seen parents like you. If you don’t care, my son won’t recognize you. He won’t have such stingy grandparents. You’re unworthy!” “Daphne, let’s go! I can take care of you myself!” “You two can keep your lousy money and live by yourselves!” After saying this, he slammed the door and left. Only Daphne looked back repeatedly, pitifully glancing at me. After my son left, my husband was a bit resentful. “Wife, don’t we still have savings? Why are you doing this to our son?” “Besides, nowadays, parents have to prepare a house and dowry for their son.” “I’ve never encountered parents like you before. Since you don’t seem to care, don’t expect my son to acknowledge you in the future. He doesn’t need grandparents as stingy as you. You’re not worthy!” “Lydia, let’s go! I can take care of you by myself!” “Just live your life with your pitiful money!” With that, he slammed the door and left. Only Daphne looked back at me, filled with pity with each step. After our son left, my husband grumbled a bit. “Dear, don’t we still have some savings? Why are you making it difficult for our son?” “Besides, these days, it’s expected that parents prepare a house and a dowry for their son’s marriage.” “Now look what happened, he doesn’t acknowledge us anymore, and we won’t even get to hold our grandson in the future. When we get old and sick, who’s going to take care of us?” I glanced at my soft-hearted husband and questioned him back. “Do you think we can rely on a son like that to take care of us when we’re ill?” He didn’t respond, and after a moment, he sighed. “Forget it; it’s just the two of us, and it’s quite nice without all the drama.” Isn’t it truly a hassle? In my past life, he didn’t even claim my body. He only used me as a tool to make money. We raised him for over twenty years, and it turned out to be less worthwhile than raising a dog. Just to be safe, I transferred most of our money to an account that neither my son nor my husband knows about. On the street, I saw a young man selling balloons in the cold wind. I was momentarily stunned; his face looked exactly like the young man who claimed my body in the past life. Though it’s early spring now, the temperature is still low. He wore a thin black jacket. His face and nose were red from the cold. Because in my previous life, I wandered for a long time after dying, I knew he had no parents. At home, there was only an elderly grandmother, but she was not in good health and often fell ill. Therefore, he had to use all his time to work. In my spare time, I found his school, contacted his teacher, and quietly supported him. His name is Ezra, and he’s now a college sophomore. He has excellent grades, winning scholarships every year, and his tuition is waived. But due to his grandmother’s health, life is still tough. I knew Jude wouldn’t let things go easily, considering he hadn’t graduated yet; how could he support a wife and child? But I didn’t expect him to change his attitude so quickly. Within a week, he was inviting us to a hotel dinner on Sunday night. I refused, but my husband was too soft-hearted. After all, we raised the child ourselves. Parents can’t just stand by and do nothing when it comes to such significant life events. I couldn’t persuade him, so I had to attend, letting him see the true nature of our son. As soon as I entered, the strong smell of smoke hit me. A young man in his twenties with slicked-back hair had his feet on the table, holding a cigarette. A middle-aged woman with heavy makeup saw me but said nothing, speaking instead to the boy. “Sit up straight, people are here.” After a while, our son came in. A female voice rang out. “Let’s be clear, we want a dowry of 300,000, not a penny less.” “After all, we raised our daughter so well, we’re not giving her away for free. 300,000 isn’t much at all.” “She’s carrying your family’s first grandson.” “And there must be a house; my daughter won’t live with in-laws! You need to prepare a big house, at least 100 square meters.” “Otherwise, how can we visit our daughter in the future?”
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