Sheng Yueqing smiled again, this time with a more genuine smile.

"Okay, I'll wrap it up for you right away."

As she packed the food, she said, "I had heard that Mrs. Lu was very generous, even more so than people in big cities. I didn't expect to see that it was true today."

She handed over the packaged candy with a polite smile, "A box of milk candy wholesales for 2.5 yuan, sells for 3.2 yuan individually, and together with the wedding cakes, it's 31 yuan."

Thirty-one yuan is not expensive for Mrs. Lu.

But she was still quite unhappy about helping Sheng Yueqing make a deal.

He then made a sarcastic remark, "How much do you earn working here for a month?"

Sheng Yueqing sighed and said in a dramatic manner, "I don't have any money right now."

"After all, we are penniless and still need to rent a house and eat. We borrowed a lot of money from the boss and have to work to pay him back slowly."

"So I'm broke every month."

Her expression was bitter, her beautiful brows were furrowed, and she looked like she was struggling with life's hardships.

Mrs. Lu felt better when she saw how badly she was doing.

"That's true. You're from the countryside, it's already a good thing they're willing to hire you. Not to mention that life in Shanghai is so expensive, it's normal not to have a salary."

It's a good thing we didn't marry into the Sheng family back then, otherwise marrying such a poor working-class guy would have been a disgrace to the Lu family.

He Yushen came down from the attic after changing into casual clothes and was stunned when he heard Sheng Yueqing's conversation with Mrs. Lu.

But he was sensible enough not to make a fuss.

When Mrs. Lu saw him come down, she glanced at him disdainfully and turned to ask Sheng Yueqing, "What about him? Does he work for the boss for nothing too?"

Sheng Yueqing nodded, "Yes, we have to work during the day and go out as porters at night, otherwise we can't afford to eat."

“The bosses here don’t provide accommodation or meals, so my husband has to go out every day to earn some hard-earned money to buy groceries.”

Mrs. Lu became increasingly disgusted as she listened, thinking that they were courting death by coming here, probably hoping to live a better life.

I never expected that coming here would be like working for free.

They deserved it.

Mrs. Lu's anger subsided, and she left in a good mood, carrying two bags of wedding cakes and candies.

Lu Wensheng, however, felt sorry for Sheng Yueqing after hearing about her situation.

While his mother wasn't looking, he took out some bills and said, "I don't have much money on me, but I have some bills for you."

Nowadays, there are fewer places where tickets are used; with the new policy, people are basically starting to buy them with money.

These bills of his would expire anyway, so he might as well use them to do good deeds.

"Take these tickets and use them. You can exchange them for some grain now. Go ahead and exchange them for grain."

It's pitiful that such a delicate beauty can't even get a meal.

If I had followed him back then, I would have been a wealthy housewife long ago.

What a pity.

Looking at Sheng Yueqing's bright and beautiful face, Lu Wensheng liked her more and more.

I couldn't help but reach out and gently brush the hair from her cheek.

He Yu was furious.

He's still here, a perfectly healthy person.

With his big arms, he swung Lu Wensheng around in a circle.

He fell flat on his backside.

"Ouch!"

When He Yushen saw him fall flat on his face, he grinned, wanting to laugh.

He was glared at by Sheng Yueqing.

She hurriedly went to help Lu Wensheng.

"Are you alright? Why aren't you standing properly?"

If Lu Wensheng were to use this as an excuse to make trouble for He Yushen, it would be bad for the shop.

That's why Sheng Yueqing hurriedly tried to be a good person.

When Lu Wensheng saw her slender, fair hands reaching out, and the faint scent of jasmine wafting from her as she drew near, captivating him, he forgot about He Yushen's hand that had brushed his arm away.

The face with glasses was filled with infatuation.

"I'm fine, thank you for helping me."

Sheng Yueqing thought his smile was a bit infatuated, like that of an idiot.

Despite feeling disgusted, she had to smile and say, "It's alright. I have a packet of expensive flower tea here. You can take it home and brew it; it's very soothing."

Lu Wensheng noticed that the packaging bag was indeed very expensive and probably not cheap.

He assumed that Sheng Yueqing was interested in him, and he was extremely pleased with himself.

He knew that with his good looks, he would definitely attract her.

Her previous cold demeanor must have been due to her being shy.

After all, the engagement has been called off, so she's definitely too embarrassed to openly try to please him.

She was so nervous when she tripped and fell.

It seems she still likes him.

Sheng Yueqing....

It's obvious what Lu Wensheng is thinking.

This guy's narcissism is written all over his face.

Seeing their 'intimate' appearance, He Yushen felt a surge of anger rising from the bottom of his heart.

He was so angry that his fists cracked. Sheng Yueqing noticed and quickly called out to him, "Go buy some meat. We're making minced meat noodles tonight. It's been a long time since we've had any."

He Yushen mistakenly thought she was trying to get rid of him so she could catch up with her ex-fiancé, and he was heartbroken.

He sadly lowered his clenched fist, wiped his sore eyes, and turned to rush out.

Sheng Yueqing was completely overwhelmed.

What kind of situation is this?

Fortunately, Mrs. Lu noticed that her son hadn't come along and immediately came to check.

Unexpectedly, her son was looking at Sheng Yueqing with such infatuation that her face darkened.

"Lu Wensheng! He's gone!"

Lu Wensheng then reluctantly left, turning back every few steps.

Sheng Yueqing wanted to roll her eyes, but still politely said, "Take care, and welcome to visit again next time."

Lu Wensheng nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, I will definitely come next time."

Mrs. Lu slapped him on the head.

"You better shut up. Sheng Yueqing will never step foot in our house."

"If you dare to mess around with her, don't even think about entering the Lu family. You'll be a penniless wretch outside!"

After being threatened by Mrs. Lu, Lu Wensheng indeed quieted down.

Although he was Mrs. Lu's beloved son, Mrs. Lu was the one who had the final say at home.

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