He Bo left the Zhao family with a hearty pocket of over a thousand yuan.

Adding the money he earned from selling watches twice before, along with his previous savings, He Bo's net worth has reached over two thousand.

He Bo planned to have his grandmother find a matchmaker to inquire in Huangjia Village. He now had a legitimate business; he wasn't a petty hoodlum anymore, and he wanted to marry Huang Xiuhong.

After He Bo left, Zhao Zhenzhu went to the studio to find Wu Meiyun.

Zhao Zhenzhu has been busy these past few days.

Wu Meiyun inspected all the hair ties that Granny Hua and the others returned, and she also helped distribute their wages.

Grandma Hua and her colleagues can make over three thousand hair ties a day, and Aunt Zhang from Zhoujia Village can also make over three thousand a day. Inspecting over six thousand hair ties takes at least two to three hours every day.

Fearing that it would delay Zhao Zhenzhu's business, Wu Meiyun went to the studio to check the hair ties after finishing her meal.

"Mom~!" Zhao Zhenzhu called out before she even entered the door.

"What is it?" Wu Meiyun asked without looking up.

"Mom, I got paid." Zhao Zhenzhu took out a hundred yuan and handed it to Wu Meiyun.

“What salary? I don’t want it,” Wu Meiyun refused.

"Mom, you've been doing all the work checking the hair ties these past few days, I can't let you work for nothing!" Zhao Zhenzhu said, clinging to Wu Meiyun's arm and acting coquettishly.

"The wages I've settled with Granny Hua and the others these past few days are only a little over 130 yuan. I just glanced at it a few times, and you're giving me 100 yuan for three days? Zhao Zhenzhu, your wage setting is unreasonable! How can you make a profit doing business like this? It's no wonder it can't last long." Wu Meiyun rolled her eyes at Zhao Zhenzhu and said irritably.

"Mom, I set the inspection fee at three cents per hair tie, I didn't set the wages randomly. You're also in charge of distributing materials and settling wages!" Zhao Zhenzhu said somewhat indignantly.

She was a very successful businesswoman in her past life, how could she not last long?

Wu Meiyun held several positions, and Zhao Zhenzhu felt that one hundred yuan was not much.

“Then just give me a three-cent inspection fee for the hair tie, and I’ll do the rest for you,” Wu Meiyun said.

"Mom, I just thought you're my mom, so I couldn't let you down!" Zhao Zhenzhu blushed.

“Pearl! I think your hair tie business should be busy for a while. I’m feeling better lately, so I can keep an eye on it for you. But if I’m not feeling well one day, you’ll definitely need to ask for help. If you pay those people so much, they’ll be envious. It’s better to set a standard from the beginning and just pay whatever it’s supposed to be,” Wu Meiyun said.

Zhao Zhenzhu is not someone who ignores advice.

Indeed, Wu Meiyun's health has been gradually improving since she started taking the medicine prescribed by Wang Jing.

However, Zhao Zhenzhu didn't want Wu Meiyun to be so tired.

When production expands next time, Zhao Zhenzhu will definitely need to hire a dedicated inspector.

"Alright, Mom, here's your test fee for the next few days." Zhao Zhenzhu had no choice but to count out thirty-six yuan again and hand it to Wu Meiyun.

This time, Wu Meiyun didn't refuse and took the money, putting it in her pocket. She didn't forget to joke, "Hey, I never thought I'd be able to earn a high salary at the very end."

Zhao Qingshan's monthly retirement pension is only about twenty yuan.

Wu Meiyun earned thirty-six yuan in just three days, which is indeed a high salary.

"Mom, this is a gift for you and Dad. Please take it." Zhao Zhenzhu took out a stack of ten-yuan notes, which looked to be about four or five hundred yuan, and stuffed them into Wu Meiyun's hand.

“I don’t want it. Your dad and I have money to spend.” Wu Meiyun refused.

"Mom, Jiakai, Yunyun, and I have been living and eating at your parents' house. It's only right that we take care of you and Dad!" Zhao Zhenzhu said anxiously.

“Pearl, let me ask you, if it were me and your father staying at your house, would you still charge us money?” Wu Meiyun asked seriously.

“No, I can’t accept your money no matter how long you and Dad are willing to stay at my house. We’re family!” Zhao Zhenzhu said hurriedly.

“Yes, we’re family. You and Jiakai Yunyun live at home, why should your dad and I take your money? Listen to me, quickly put the money away and deposit it in the bank tomorrow,” Wu Meiyun scolded.

"Mom, isn't it enough that I'm showing you some filial piety?" Zhao Zhenzhu pouted, clearly unhappy.

"In the future, when your father and I are bedridden and unable to move, I will not object to whatever you do to take care of us." Wu Meiyun patted Zhao Zhenzhu's hand and said earnestly, "Zhenzhu! Your father and I are old, what use is money to us? As long as you and Xiaoyu are doing well, your father and I will be happy."

"Jiakai and Yunyun have been troubling you all the time!" Zhao Zhenzhu was still unhappy.

“It’s not a burden for the children, it’s a joy. With Jiakai and Yunyun around, your father and I have been in good spirits lately, and our appetites have improved a lot. Pearl, don’t think about compensating us; we’d love for you and the children to live at our home!” Wu Meiyun said, looking at Zhao Pearl with loving eyes.

"Mom, if it weren't for my recklessness, Xiaoyu wouldn't have been laughed at. I..." Zhao Zhenzhu wanted to explain, but Wu Meiyun interrupted her.

“Pearl, you weren’t wrong about that, and neither was Xiaoyu. The ones who were wrong were Liang Xiaohe and Hu Yong. They were punished for their shamelessness and were sent to a labor camp. I know there have been some rumors in town lately, saying all sorts of things about our family. People can say whatever they want, so let’s not take it to heart. Xiaoyu hasn’t blamed you, and neither have your father and I. On the contrary, Xiaoyu is quite grateful to you. If it weren’t for your attentiveness, Xiaoyu would still be completely fooled by that wicked woman, Liang Xiaohe!” Wu Meiyun comforted her.

"Mom!" Zhao Zhenzhu hugged Wu Meiyun tightly, her voice trembling with tears.

Ever since Zhao Tianyu and I caught Liang Xiaohe cheating, rumors have been circulating in Peach Blossom Town that Zhao Zhenzhu, a married sister-in-law, broke up her brother and sister-in-law so that she could stay at her parents' home permanently.

Before, the Zhao family lived a good life. Three out of the four family members received salaries. Who wouldn't be envious?

Now, when the Zhao family goes out, people point and whisper behind their backs. When Zhao Tianyu is mentioned, many people say, "That deputy director of the supply and marketing cooperative who was cheated on by his wife."

Zhao Zhenzhu was angry, heartbroken, and somewhat guilty.

Zhao Zhenzhu felt that her methods back then were too crude.

She could have caught Liang Xiaohe and Hu Yong cheating, but she didn't need to announce it in public.

While doing so wouldn't immediately destroy Hu Yong and Liang Xiaohe, it could threaten Liang Xiaohe into divorcing Zhao Tianyu.

The scandal has been exposed, resulting in a lose-lose situation for both sides.

Liang Xiaohe and Hu Yong were sent to labor camps, and the Zhao family didn't fare much better.

Fortunately, Wu Meiyun and Zhao Qingshan are broad-minded; otherwise, they would have been driven to the point of vomiting blood by those gossips.

“Pearl! To tell you the truth, if the family encounters difficulties, Mom won't be polite to you. When we need your help, Mom will definitely speak up; when we need you to contribute money, Mom will also let you contribute money. If that day ever comes, don't find it troublesome.” Wu Meiyun patted Zhao Zhenzhu on the back and said.