"Come on, try my mom's new dish." As soon as Wei Deng finished speaking, his roommates swarmed over.

"It has to be our mom!" Several boys almost cried while eating. What is happiness? This is happiness!

"Heaven knows I couldn't eat any of the big fish and meat dishes when I went home for Chinese New Year. My mom has spoiled my palate."

"Didn't you see that I lost two pounds before returning to school? My parents originally thought I was being dramatic, but this year when I asked them to bring me here, and then we went to my mom's for a meal, my parents actually said they wanted to come and accompany me while I studied. Everyone knows what they're really thinking."

Wei Deng laughed as he listened: "You guys are too kind. Why did you bring so many local specialties back to school?"

"It's not for you, it's for our mom." The group nodded in unison. "Our mom has eaten and drunk so many meals for free, what's a few local specialties we brought her?"

Wei Deng had many feelings. During the first semester, he never expected to get along so well with his roommates, which highlighted the difference between him and Mo Ru.

"So you really broke up with Mo Ru? Didn't you like her a lot back then?"

Seeing that everyone was curious, Wei Deng simply explained, "After getting to know each other, we realized that we weren't a good match."

"Dude, don't be sad. Mo Ru may be pretty, but there are plenty of pretty girls out there. With Mom's cooking skills, there are plenty of girls who would want to date you."

The others nodded in agreement: "If I were a girl, I would pester you relentlessly. For this food, it would be worth a lifetime."

Wei Deng slapped him, half-laughing and half-crying: "Alright, eat your food."

However, after careful calculation, he realized that he had actually managed to save money since breaking up with Mo Ru.

At first, he couldn't save money because of his pride and inferiority complex, so he liked to pretend to be generous in public. Later, when he pursued Mo Ru, his spending increased. Now, when he goes out to eat or play with his roommates, they either split the bill or refuse to let him pay. So his money has no other use, and he ends up saving more and more.

The money I earned from working during winter break, plus the New Year's money my mom gave me, and this month's living expenses, is almost 10,000 yuan! If this continues, will I be able to save 20,000 yuan if I work again this summer? Then I'll have enough money for my sister's wedding dowry in the second half of the year.

He recalled that when he was a child, he was quite a jerk. His older sister always gave in to him and took the blame for everything. When his sister got married, he couldn't just leave without saying anything.

If my sister could have gotten married a few years later, I could have saved up more. But could I borrow some more from Mom then? I could pay her back when I'm older, or have it deducted from my settlement allowance.

He told his mother about this idea after learning that both his sister and future brother-in-law had been hired.

Song Xia was surprised by his generosity and asked incredulously, "Are you really going to give your sister 50,000?"

"Well, Mom, if my sister gets married in the second half of the year, I've calculated that I'll only have 20,000 yuan on hand at the most, so I'd like to borrow 30,000 yuan from you to make up 50,000 yuan as dowry money for my sister."

"Actually, you're still a student. You don't need to give so much for your sister's wedding. Your sister won't mind."

“But I want to give it.” Wei Deng was unusually persistent this time. “When I was little, I was ignorant and I owed my sister a lot. Fifty thousand yuan is not too much at all.”

Song Xia patted his shoulder: "You're immature, isn't it because Mom spoils you and hasn't taught you properly? Here, Mom will pay the other 30,000. You're only a sophomore, you don't need to put so much pressure on yourself. You won't have many holidays left, you don't need to work every time. Go out and see the world like other young people."

"mom……"

"You've become so sensible, and Mom hasn't given you a reward yet! Consider this 30,000 yuan a reward for you!"

"Then next holiday, you can reward me with another 10,000 yuan to go on a trip. Consider this 30,000 yuan a loan from me."

Seeing the determination in his eyes, Song Xia sighed softly, "Alright, after all, what you gave and what Mom gave in a roundabout way are different. By the way, did you thank your roommates for Mom?"

"Thanks, everyone really liked the new dish."

"That's good. When your sister and Zhuang Bo come over later, set off the fireworks when they come in."

"Yes." Wei Deng was also very happy for them. The probability of both of them passing the exam at the same time was so small, it was really amazing!

"Pei Xin and Yue Ting will also be coming to eat later, so please wash and cut all the fruit."

"no problem."

Wei Deng felt a lot of pressure. His sister and future brother-in-law had both gotten a job, Pei Xin, who was close to him, was already working in the system, and even Yue Ting had obtained a bachelor's degree, received a raise and promotion, and was said to have become a supervisor. There were also headhunters who offered her high salaries to other companies.

Compared to this, I really am quite ordinary.

Although I am an undergraduate student, my professional skills are only so-so. The employment rate is low now. I don't know if I will be able to find a job I like after graduation. Maybe I should take the civil service exam like my sister.

Although I'm not very smart, if I start working hard now, I can still compete when I graduate. Plus, I have my older sister's experience, which gives me an advantage over others.

Once he passes the exam and gets a job like his sister, as long as he does his job well, he won't have to worry about the future. Although he won't become rich and powerful, he won't have to worry about food and clothing, nor will he have to worry about being laid off. It's perfect for someone like him who doesn't like to think or worry about the future.

Because it was Sunday, Pei Xin and Yue Ting arrived in the afternoon. Wei Zhu and Zhuang Bo were a little later, saying that the landlord who showed them the house had encountered some trouble, so they were a little late.

“When Wei Zhu and I were working in the factory, I never imagined we would be where we are today,” Yue Ting said while peeling an orange. She wore a designer watch on her wrist, and the bag on the sofa was said to have cost nearly 20,000 yuan, showing how successful she had been these past two years.

"So people's potential is limitless, it all depends on how hard you work and how you plan." Pei Xin envied Yue Ting's high salary, but she was also content with the status quo. A stable life was good enough.

"Sister Yueting, did you agree to the headhunter's offer to switch jobs?" Wei Deng asked curiously.

"No, my current company treats me well, and I don't want to leave for the time being. If my business can be maintained next quarter, my boss will agree to promote me to regional manager."

"Then congratulations in advance." Song Xia brought out the tea. The tea was brought by Wei Deng's roommate. It was homemade and of particularly good quality.

"Thank you, Auntie. If it weren't for the opportunity you gave me back then, I wouldn't be where I am today!"

"With your abilities, you can succeed anywhere. You're welcome."

As they were talking, Wei Zhu and Zhuang Bo entered the room. Wei Deng immediately set off a firework display for them, and Pei Xin and Yue Ting cheered.