Mao Mao was the first to return to the hotel and lay on the soft bed enjoying the air conditioning.

He Yuxiang and Fu Shuyan returned around 4 p.m. with their two children.

The two little ones bought so much stuff that they couldn't carry it all back to the hotel if they didn't go back soon.

Upon seeing Mao Mao, He Yuxiang asked in surprise, "You're back so soon?"

Mao Mao: "Mmm."

He closed his eyes wearily.

After tidying up his younger siblings' things, He Yuxiang noticed their dejected look and went inside to ask, "Did the music in Hong Kong really impact you? Why didn't you buy any records?"

Seeing Fu Shuyan playing games with Youyou in the living room, Mao Mao whispered to him, "I want to save money."

"Saving money?"

"Hmm." Mao Mao sat up, scratched her fluffy hair, and said a little embarrassedly, "Last year you were going to start a business, and I didn't know what to do with my money, so I gave it to you. But now I want to buy something quite expensive, so I might have to pay you back. Also, I'm not going to join the performing arts troupe anymore. If I help you set up a stall, can I get extra commission?"

What do you want to buy?

"unimportant."

How much money do you need?

"Twenty thousand."

"Twenty thousand!"

"Um... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ask you for money. I just didn't expect what I wanted to be so expensive."

The main reason was that he didn't expect to have the opportunity to spend the money.

Before the reform and opening up, Mao Mao never thought of bringing her mother back to China, because it was completely impossible!

Who could have predicted that reform and opening up would happen?

Now I can do business!

The investigations outside the office weren't that strict.

He can even come to Hong Kong openly now.

So that heart that longed to fulfill her mother's dream was stirring again.

Mao Mao didn't even think about asking her parents for money.

Because his parents are both working-class people, they might have seven or eight thousand yuan in their pocket, but spending the whole family's money just to go back to their hometown for a few days, let alone whether his father would agree, his mother would also have many, many concerns.

In case of any unforeseen events in the future, and I urgently need money.

There wasn't a single penny left in the family.

What should we do then?

His mother is prone to feeling guilty, so Mao Mao wants to work hard to earn money so that his mother can go home easily.

He Yuxiang: "You're not going to university?"

Mao Mao's grades are neither good nor bad; a good university is out of the question, but a junior college is still a good possibility.

Mao Mao glanced at him and said, "If you're not going, and Xiao Yu and Yang Yihe have to go to the capital, what's the point of me going to school?"

"That's a university!"

He Yuxiang emphasized.

At that moment, he completely understood his aunt's feelings.

A golden opportunity is right in front of us; we can't just let it slip away!

They've completely gone mad.

He Yuxiang was furious: "You should study hard."

Mao Mao was speechless: "You, someone who always skips class, are telling me to study?!"

“I will earn the money. After you finish college, I might give you the money you want.”

"No need, I'm going to stick with you."

"Your parents and aunt will beat me to death."

He Yuxiang really felt like he was the one who led the kids astray.

It doesn't matter to him if he doesn't go to school.

He never liked reading.

My aunt had long since given up on him.

But Mao Mao is different!

His father placed great importance on academic performance.

Mao Mao's grades might be good enough for a decent university.

If he says he's not going to study anymore, his dad will definitely explode.

Mao Mao braced herself on the edge of the bed, her exquisite blue eyes sparkling with brilliance: "Well, there's no other way. If I follow you, I can become your capable subordinate and help you make a lot of money. It's only right that you contribute a little. Think about it, when I go out with you to sell clothes, I can do the work of three people. Aren't I very useful? Besides, I'm fluent in multiple languages ​​and can sing and dance. If you need to discuss cooperation in the future, take me with you. I can perform for others, which will benefit you in facilitating cooperation."

Seeing his feigned ease, He Yuxiang's heart sank, and some bad thoughts began to form in his mind. "If you really need the money urgently, I'll give it to you after we get back to China. You don't need to go back. I'll borrow it from Yang Yihe later."

"What are you thinking? I'm not in that rush!"

Mao Mao goes out to do business with He Yuxiang and can also see the improvements brought about by policy changes.

Some gates, once opened, are very difficult to close.

Doing business might be a good path.

In addition—

He absolutely hates going to school!

He Yuxiang: "Tell me why you need money, otherwise you should just go to school and study."

Mao Mao felt it would be difficult to hide it from him, so she told him the truth.

After a long silence, He Yuxiang said, "I understand."

Mao Mao: "What do you know?"

He Yuxiang: "Xiao Yu is back."

Mao Mao shut up, feeling frustrated.

Xiaoyu held out the back of her hand to show her brother: "Ta-da! Look!"

He Yuxiang wore a sour face: "Are you an octopus? Wearing so many rings."

Xiaoyu glared fiercely at her brother: "These are sister rings for me and Xiaohe."

She grabbed Xiaohe's hand and held it up in front of him to show him, "Isn't it beautiful?"

Yang Yihe's fingers curled slightly.

He Yuxiang also looked away.

Xiaoyu belatedly realized something was wrong and put Xiaohe's hand down. "Anyway, it's very beautiful."

Xiaoyu retreated somewhat guiltily, clutching her heart as she squatted down beside Youyou.

Youyou stuffed watermelon into her sister's mouth.

Xiaoyu picked up a watermelon and started eating it.

Youyou helped her sit down and massaged her: "Sister, will your legs hurt if you don't train now?"

"It's okay, it doesn't hurt anymore," Xiaoyu told him not to bother.

She has to train at night.

It's one thing to skip professional training, but you still need to train your basic physical fitness.

She is thirteen years old this year and has grown rapidly, jumping from 155 to 167 cm. Her knees and calves hurt, and training also hurts. Her arm muscles especially hurt, especially when facing competitions and training intensely. Her forearms and back hurt, and her hands and feet hurt terribly. On top of that, she has menstrual cramps. She has pains all over her body and often doesn't want to eat.

Fortunately, preparing for the college entrance examination gave her a little respite.

Thank you, Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination).

She really loves reading!

Reading and studying are her only moments of relaxation.

Youyou: "Then you should eat more meat tonight, sister."

Pingping, who was reading a book, looked up and said, "Drink more milk. There's milk here. My brother and I bought some for you. Sister, you should drink more."

Both siblings are very concerned about Xiaoyu's health.

When she was in pain, the two siblings would burst into tears.

Xiaoyu munched on a watermelon, her eyes crinkling with laughter: "I know."

He Yuxiang took a carton of milk in paper packaging, inserted a straw, and held it to her lips: "I heard there are calcium tablets here, so I bought you a case to take back. Take it back and ask the coach if you can take them. If you can, take more of them."

"Okay." Xiaoyu took the milk and obediently started drinking.

Fu Shuyan watched from the side, silently noting down Xiaoyu's needs.

So that way, he would prepare it for Xiaoyu after she arrived in the capital.

Fu Shuyan suddenly frowned, feeling someone staring at him with angry eyes.

He thought it was Mao Mao, and following the gaze, he saw Yang Yihe's fiery eyes. (End of Chapter)