Wen Wan was stunned.

Why does this situation sound so similar to Liang Hongling's?

She couldn't help but ask, "Which direction does that little girl live in?"

Dong Xiuping said, "She seems to be from the Xishui Production Brigade. Her surname is Liang, and her name is Liang Hongling."

Unexpectedly, it was really Liang Hongling. Wen Wan was speechless.

But she thought about it and realized that other rural families would not have a weirdo like Liang Hongling. Most girls were actually quite sensible. When they reached a certain age, they would go home to help with housework or go to work in the production team.

Only someone as lazy and greedy as Liang Hongling would use other people's money to live a carefree and happy life.

Thinking of what Dong Xiuping had said just now, that Liang Hongling paid tuition semester after semester as if it were free, Wen Wan felt uncomfortable.

Even though the money was earned by Liang Jinheng, Liang Jinheng even gave her the passbook, which means that she is now the one who controls the family's finances.

Then she must get back the money she had given out before if she can!

"She's probably paid at least thirty or fifty dollars over the past few semesters, right?"

Nowadays, high schools are all two-year programs, and each year is divided into two semesters.

Wen Wan remembers that when she was in high school, the tuition fee was three yuan per semester. She wondered if it had increased now.

Dong Xiuping did the math for her and found out that Liang Hongling had studied in high school for four years, and the miscellaneous fees she paid during these four years totaled forty yuan!

"That's true. Adding in tuition and the usual materials fees, it's over forty."

Forty yuan is a lot of money, more than most workers' monthly salary.

And when she was in high school in town, Liang Hongling never brought food from home. She went to state-owned restaurants with a group of classmates almost every day.

Tsk tsk, Dong Xiuping couldn't help but sigh.

"I'm afraid I've spent hundreds of dollars on her education."

This is still a conservative estimate. After all, Dong Xiuping doesn't know what Liang Hongling ordered when she went out to eat with her classmates at noon. But over the years, even if she was frugal, it would still cost her dozens of dollars in living expenses.

Hundreds of dollars.

Good, very good!

Wen Wan sneered in her heart, and now she was even more determined to get the money back!

It's understandable for Liang Jinheng to support his parents, but it's absolutely impossible for him to support his sister!

Liang Hongling is not Liang Jinhengsheng's student, so why should he pay for her tuition and living expenses!

Seeing that Wen Wan looked unhappy, Dong Xiuping was just about to ask her what was wrong and if she knew Liang Hongling, when she heard Da Wa's voice behind her.

"Mom, our meal is here!"

Wen Wan turned around and saw Liang Jinheng holding a large bowl of food in one hand, while Da Wa was holding chopsticks in his hand.

After putting down the dishes, Liang Jinheng subconsciously glanced at Dong Xiuping and nodded at her.

Just now, he saw Wen Wan and Dong Xiuping talking from a distance, and they looked excited as if they were reminiscing about the past, which showed that they must know each other.

But he seemed to have heard Dong Xiuping say something like "Liang Hongling" just now.

He first nodded and said hello to Dong Xiuping, then asked, "What happened to Liang Hongling?"

He thought Liang Hongling had made some mistake outside and bumped into Dong Xiuping or something like that.

Dong Xiuping looked at Liang Jinheng's face, which was somewhat similar to Da Wa and Er Niu, and immediately guessed that he should be Wen Wan's husband.

He greeted him with a smile.

"This comrade must be Wenwan's lover, right? You two are truly a match made in heaven!"

Apart from anything else, their faces look like a good match.

As for the question asked by Liang Jinheng, Dong Xiuping didn't think much about it. She was just about to explain that this was a student in her class, but Wen Wan spoke first.

Wen Wan snorted and said in a cold tone.

"I'm talking about your sister Liang Hongling, who's in high school in town. She didn't do well in school, but she stayed in school. She studied for four years and didn't want to graduate. She even used her money to eat out with her classmates every day at noon. Oh, by the way, this is my good friend Dong Xiuping. She also happens to be Liang Hongling's teacher."

Liang Jinheng was stunned when he heard this, then frowned and looked unhappy.

Dong Xiuping next to her was completely dumbfounded.

It turns out that Liang Hongling is the younger sister of Wen Wan’s husband, so isn’t that her sister-in-law?

I just said so many unpleasant things about my sister-in-law in front of Wen Wan. Wouldn't this make Wen Wan feel uncomfortable, or cause a conflict between her and her husband?

Dong Xiuping suddenly felt a little worried.

Liang Jinheng also turned to look at Dong Xiuping at this time, but said in a deep voice: "I'm sorry to have troubled the teacher. I will go home and teach Liang Hongling a lesson."

His voice was deep, and he was obviously upset about this matter.

He just thought that Liang Hongling had some character flaws, but he didn't expect that she would be so free and easy in the town under the pretext of studying?

When his parents wrote to him before, they always said that Liang Hongling had good grades in school, but she couldn't go to university because she had never received a recommendation opportunity. However, their teacher said that there would be a place in the next semester, so she should wait.

Liang Jinheng was naturally happy that his family had a college student. Therefore, when his parents asked him for more money for Liang Hongling's tuition and living expenses, he, as the eldest brother, also gave Liang Hongling a symbolic sum of money.

He thought that even though Liang Hongling started high school a year later than Wen Wan, the living standards and tuition fees would not be much different, so he did not provide much educational funding for Liang Hongling.

Later, when he went home for the Chinese New Year, Liang Hongling complained that the money he gave her was too little. However, when Liang Jinheng asked her where the money was spent and how much money was needed, she stopped talking again.

When asked about her university again, Liang Hongling repeated the same words in the letter, saying that her teacher's place this semester had been given to someone else and asked her to wait another year.

Liang Jinheng knew she was lying as soon as he saw her expression. How could it be such a coincidence that her spots were taken away semester after semester?

Therefore, after giving her money twice, Liang Jinheng never gave her tuition and living expenses again. He even told his parents that Liang Hongling should just go home early to work, because he thought she couldn't concentrate on reading.

My parents didn't say anything, but they obviously didn't agree with Liang Jinheng.

Later, Liang Jinheng simply didn't bother to care. Anyway, he would no longer give Liang Hongling tuition and living expenses, so he let his parents do whatever they wanted.

But now, listening to what Dong Xiuping said, Liang Hongling not only did not study hard in those years, but she also made friends and went to restaurants, acting very carefree!

Liang Jinheng almost immediately figured out where she, a student with no job and no income, got the money to eat out every day!

That money must have been given by his parents, and no matter how many work points his parents earned, they would not have food coupons even if they got the money.

The food coupons could only have been sent back by him.

But the letter he sent back clearly stated that the banknotes were given to Wen Wan and the child!

Liang Jinheng's face turned very ugly when he realized that not only were Wen Wan and the children's meals withheld at home, but the money that should have gone into their hands was also intercepted.

Seeing this, Dong Xiuping touched Wen Wan anxiously and whispered, "Is this okay?"

Wen Wan calmly set the table and said, "What could possibly happen? We're not the ones who did anything wrong. Don't worry. By the way, did you order the food just now? If not, just eat with us. We have more people and can order more dishes."

Of course Dong Xiuping would not agree. How could she let Wen Wan treat her for nothing?

Before she could refuse, Wen Wan said, "Anyway, we're not like some people who eat out every day. It's a rare opportunity for us to come here, so let's just eat our fill. Sister Xiuping, please don't be polite with me. I haven't thanked Teacher Dong for taking care of me all those years."

Liang Jinheng, who was standing next to her, could tell that Wen Wan was upset about Liang Hongling's matter, and her tone sounded sarcastic.

He knew he was in the wrong and felt even more guilty towards Wen Wan, so he persuaded Dong Xiuping to eat with them.

"I'll go order some more food. Comrade Dong, you can eat here."

After saying that, Liang Jinheng turned around and went to order food.

Seeing that Dong Xiuping still looked embarrassed, Wen Wan persuaded her: "Sister Xiuping, it's okay, just eat here, otherwise it would be boring for you to eat alone. Besides, we finally meet again, don't you want to talk to me more?"

Dong Xiuping smiled helplessly and decided to stay.

She had seen clearly just now that although Wen Wan's husband seemed difficult to get along with and had a cold demeanor, he was actually a man who listened to Wen Wan. So she was no longer worried that the couple would have conflicts when they returned home.

While Liang Jinheng was not back, Dong Xiuping couldn't help but gossip about Wen Wan and Liang Jinheng, such as how they met and how their marriage had been going over the years.

Because she was delayed for a few years by going to the countryside, she accidentally became an unmarried young woman at an older age.

In the past six months, various relatives and friends have introduced her to potential partners, and she is almost annoyed to the point that she even has the idea of not getting married and living alone.

So she wanted to learn from Wen Wan and listen to what happened between her and Liang Jinheng. Maybe she would not be so opposed to getting married.

In fact, there was nothing much to say about the matter between Wen Wan and Liang Jinheng, but she could hear Dong Xiuping's confusion and still said a few simple words.

"What about your life after marriage?" Dong Xiuping asked again.

Wen Wan pursed her lips and whispered, "Take care of the children at home."

"Taking care of children at home? Four years?" Dong Xiuping could not hide her surprise.

It’s not that raising children is bad, but Dong Xiuping feels that this is a bit of a waste of Wen Wan’s talent and ability.

After all, Wen Wan had such good grades and such a bright mind, her father always said that she would have a great future and be able to do great things. Moreover, Wen Wan was also a young person with great ideals and ambitions, and she also said that she would make a name for herself in the future.

As a result, she has been raising her children at home for the past four years.

Facing Dong Xiuping's surprise, Wen Wan could only nod. She knew that Dong Xiuping felt sorry for her, so she forced a smile and continued.

"Well, I was before, but now that my children are grown up, I'm thinking about finding a job. I can't spend my whole life at home. I have to have a career."

Although she realized this truth a few years late, she was only in her twenties and had plenty of time to make another effort.

"That's right! This is the Wen Wan I know! Positive and motivated, you'll overcome any difficulties!" Dong Xiuping was happy for her awakening and asked, "Have you decided what you want to do? If not, I can recommend a job for you. How about being a substitute teacher at our school?"

Substitute teacher?

Wen Wan was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Can I also be a substitute teacher? What are the requirements for being a substitute teacher?"

She had been worrying about what kind of job she could do. She had no identity or background. Although money could buy a job, these jobs were not always available.

She even thought about taking Liang Jinbu's job directly. But this would definitely be very difficult to implement, much more difficult than asking Liang Jinbu to pay back the money.

Unexpectedly, Dong Xiuping suddenly gave her such a big surprise.

Dong Xiuping smiled and said, "I don't have any requirements. Just being able to explain the questions and impart knowledge to the students will be enough. Your level back then was more than enough to teach this group of students."

It’s just that due to policy influence, many old teachers have been transferred to other places, so the school has actually always been short of teachers.

We had hired a substitute teacher before, but last week the substitute teacher's mother fell ill and he had to go home to take care of her, so he was unable to continue substitute teaching.

Now Wen Wan can just take over!

"When the time comes, you can give a lecture in front of the principal and the director. They will know your level after watching it, but..."

Thinking about this, Dong Xiuping paused, "Do you still remember the knowledge you learned over the years? You shouldn't have forgotten much, right?"

Wen Wan nodded vigorously.

"Don't worry, I still remember everything I learned over the years! I just don't have any textbooks. Sister Xiuping, can you lend me a few? I'm thinking about how to teach the class later."

Of course that’s no problem, Dong Xiuping agreed without hesitation.

Being able to provide Wen Wan with a job opportunity, Dong Xiuping didn't feel so guilty while eating the meal.

After Liang Jinheng brought all the food, the group started eating.

After dinner, Wen Wan decided to follow Dong Xiuping to her home to get the book. Dong's home was in the teachers' and staff building behind the middle school, only a dozen minutes away from the state-owned hotel. She asked Liang Jinheng to wait there with the two children.

It was also at this time that Liang Jinheng learned that his wife had found him an opportunity to be a teacher in the town middle school in such a short time.

Liang Jinheng was dumbfounded.

He should have strongly supported it, but he thought about going to work in the county after the New Year.

If his daughter-in-law is a teacher in town, doesn't that mean he and his wife have to live in different places?

Therefore, Liang Jinheng immediately stopped Wen Wan who was standing up.

"Wanwan, wait a minute!"

Wen Wan stopped and looked at Liang Jinheng, who looked hesitant, and asked impatiently, "What's wrong?"