“Well, there are fewer people in the village, and most of them are familiar faces. But if you go to the city, you'll be facing more unfamiliar people, and I'm afraid you'll be bullied.”

Jiang Mian and Liu Ye grew up together as childhood sweethearts and got engaged smoothly. If it weren't for that illness, she wouldn't have lost her voice and would definitely be a capable head of the household.

“Brother Mian, I’m not afraid. Putting everything else aside, the wages will definitely be higher than here. Shubai and Shuyuan are both of age and need to study.”

Education requires money and good schools, which are available in the city. We also need to consider the child's future. I'm fine; I'm not afraid to go to an unfamiliar place.

Liu Ye gestured, indicating that they couldn't only think about each other, but also about the child.

Both sons need to study. Even if they don't achieve academic success, they should still learn to understand right from wrong and have another way out.

"Are you really not afraid? Once we go to the city, we'll have to rent a place and live on our own. We'll be meeting different people, and there might even be bad people among them. What will you do then?"

Jiang Mian was still worried. He would be too busy at the shop to take care of his family. What would happen to Liu Ye if she encountered someone with ill intentions while she was alone?

"No, there aren't that many bad people. I'll stay home and not go out. If it really comes to it, I'll go work at the shop."

Liu Ye was anxious. Such opportunities were rare. She wanted to earn more money so that her sons could go to school and she could save up for her daughter's dowry.

“Mian-ge, go and talk to the boss. Go to the shop. We can’t lose this opportunity. I can do it, really, for the sake of the children.”

Liu Ye gestured, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Alright, stop crying. I'll go ask the owner again if you can go work in the shop."

Jiang Mian was really worried about leaving her home alone. He was willing to let her work at the shop, even without pay.

Jiang Mian got up and left home. He was going to see his employer again and try to get this opportunity.