Chapter 62 Focus on Studying

Yao Shula looked at Yao Shuli, with only one thought in her mind.

If this kid focused on his studies, I wouldn't be going crazy every night.

"And then what? What if they don't fall for your trick? Publicly owned businesses can't just be closed down like that."

Also, now that this little shop is closed, will the neighbors in the area have to travel even further to buy things like soy sauce or matches?

Does that mean life will become inconvenient?

So, it seems impossible for you to force them out of the market now.

On the other hand, even if you manage to drive them away, what can you do? Do you have a supply chain?

How did you get the shop up and running?

Are you just going to open an empty shop? Don't even think about going to the supply and marketing cooperative to collect some things to sell.

"Be careful someone reports you and arrests you for speculation." Yao Shula tapped Yao Shuli's forehead.

Yao Shuli was stunned for a moment.

How did the older sister know that's what she was thinking?

Isn't it a good idea to buy hard-to-sell items from others and put them in your store to sell? It's convenient for everyone.

Why should I be arrested...?

"Big sister..." Yao Shuli wanted to argue further.

"You're still young, so think more about what you should and can do at your age."

"Did you hear that?" Yao Shula tapped Yao Shuli's forehead again.

Yao Shuli gave a soft "oh," but still wanted to say something.

"Shuli, let me tell you, if you come back last in the class again in the midterm exams, see how I deal with you." Yao Shula glared at Yao Shuli.

This younger brother is very clever.

When it comes to shopping, she's better at calculating the bill than anyone else; she can basically calculate the bill just by talking.

But when it comes to word problems... they basically just stare with wide, bewildered eyes.

Yao Shuli clearly didn't want to talk about anything related to studying.

"Big sister, don't worry, I will definitely work hard and remember what you said."

I will definitely do things appropriate for my age.

Yao Shuli changed the subject, talking about things that suited her...

It's definitely not feasible to force others out and take back the rooms to open your own shop.

My older sister said she'd set up a stall here first, and that it would definitely be lively.

At that time, I set up a small stall next to my older sister's stall.

In the summer, we sell popsicles bought wholesale; in the winter, we roast sweet potatoes or something...

"Oh, by the way, big sister, I'll tell you something in secret!"

"My second sister... wants to take the entrance exam for a vocational school!" Yao Shuli suddenly leaned close to Yao Shula's ear and whispered.

Yao Shula was taken aback. Yao Shuxin wanted to take the entrance exam for a vocational school?

Yao Shuxin had previously considered stopping her studies after finishing junior high school.

When Yao Shula found out, she gave her a good talking-to. Yao Shula said that even if she stopped studying, she wouldn't be able to find anything to do after leaving school.

Why not study hard? You'll have more opportunities in the future.

Now... have you figured it out and decided to take the vocational school entrance exam?

Yao Shula also knows that at this time of year, many students with good grades choose to attend vocational schools.

Going to high school only leads to the college entrance exam, and the chances of getting in after three years are very slim.

If you don't get into university, you still have to find a job.

Once you attend a vocational high school, you're basically guaranteed a very good job, and it's usually a formal job.

Yao Shuxin has good grades; she should have no problem getting into a vocational school.

Seeing that Yao Shula remained silent, Yao Shuli added a couple more sentences.

"I came back with my second sister that day. On the way, she talked to her classmate about it. It seems she wanted to go to some kind of nursing school."

It's the kind of job that starts as a nurse right after graduation.

"Big sister, does that mean second sister can go work at the hospital from now on?"

Yao Shula hummed in agreement and said nothing more.

At present, attending a vocational school is a good choice. You can start working after three years, which, in other people's eyes, basically guarantees your future.

But Yao Shula felt that Yao Shuxin could take two more steps forward...

"Okay, I understand. If you had even a little bit of your second sister's enthusiasm for studying, I would be satisfied."

...

That same day, the wall that originally stood against the street corner of Old Cao's house was demolished.

The builders that Yao Shula asked Master Sun to find quickly planned how to build the house on the open space in front of the gate.

A large storefront was built facing the street, at least three times the size of the small shop next door.

In addition to the door, two large windows should be opened so that people outside can see at a glance what the people inside are doing.

The original gate to the courtyard was moved to Hongguang Lane, and people usually enter and exit from this side.

The neighbors who were watching all nodded in agreement.

Once this house is built, the courtyard of the Cao family... well, now the Sun family, will be truly perfect.

Everyone whispered and sighed in amazement.

How did the Sun family manage to come up with so much money and acquire this courtyard so easily?

However, the Sun family has been quite lucky lately. All three of their children have good jobs, and now they've acquired such a large courtyard.

Sigh, how come other people can live such a good life!

...

Yao Shula just needs to wait for the house to be built. The rest of the time... she can just do whatever she needs to do!

That evening, Xiao Tiantian happily returned with a box full of snacks.

In the evening, Yao Shula also had time to do some ideological work with Yao Shuxin.

Yao Shuxin had just finished reading her book and was about to help Yao Shula tidy up the house when Yao Shula called her to the main room.

"Sister! Is there anything I can help you with? I happen to have some time now, I'll go and tidy up the kitchen area." Yao Shuxin said, rolling up her sleeves as she spoke.

Yao Shula pulled Yao Shuxin down to sit.

"Shuxin, do you want to take the entrance exam for a vocational school?" Yao Shula asked directly.

Yao Shuxin was taken aback at first, then nodded calmly.

"Yes, sis, I want to go to nursing school so I can start working after graduation. That way, you'll have less pressure."

Yao Shula sighed inwardly.

Just as expected, Yao Shuxin wanted to start working as soon as possible and get to work early.

"Shuxin, your grades are good enough to get into a good high school."

"If I work hard for three years, maybe I can still get into university!" Yao Shula said softly.

Yao Shuxin pursed her lips and rubbed the hem of her clothes with both hands.

"Sister, only a handful of people in the whole county get into university each year!"

If I don't pass the exam in three years, I'll have to find a job.

"You might as well just go to a vocational school!"

"But how do you know you won't pass if you don't even try?"

"Don't you want to go to university?" Yao Shula asked back.

Yao Shuxin didn't speak, she just kept her head down.

University...who wouldn't want to go? Yao Shuxin also dreamed of getting into university when she first entered junior high school.

But what is reality?

If she goes to high school, all the chores at home will fall on her older sister's shoulders. How tired she will be!

“Shuxin, I want to see you go to college. I think… Mom would definitely want to see you go to college too,” Yao Shula suddenly said.

Yao Shuxin suddenly looked up at Yao Shula.

"Sis, do you want me to go to college?"