Chapter 260 New Year's Money
Yao Guohua was completely dejected.
Not only was he unshaven, but his work clothes were also covered in various kinds of machine oil.
He used to dress impeccably, but at least he was always neatly dressed and looked presentable wherever he went.
Now... he's no different from a stray dog.
Yao Guohua has been here for over two months. At first, everyone treated this technician from the county with great respect, but as time went on...
Somehow, word got back to Yao Guohua and Song Yuling's affair in the county.
People started looking at Yao Guohua with a strange expression, believing that he had problems with his personal conduct and had been punished for being sent down here.
The men and women of the village immediately began to give instructions to their wives and children.
Don't talk to Yao Guohua, who knows what he's up to!
Yao Guohua truly became someone no one liked in this place...
Yao Guohua poured himself a glass of wine, looking at the four bowls of food in front of him that had gone cold, and felt a bitter taste in his mouth.
He really has nowhere to go now.
These four dishes were made by a widow who used to work at the factory and brought to me.
Of course, Yao Guohua did pay; he gave ten yuan for just these four dishes!
When he was on holiday at the factory, he thought someone from his old family home would call him back for the New Year, or at least let him have a New Year's Eve dinner...
But he didn't see a single person in the old house.
Thinking about the three children he had abandoned, Yao Guohua felt even more uneasy.
I heard that the three children are doing very well, even better than when they were with him.
"Damn Song Yuling! I must have had the worst luck in eight lifetimes to run into you..." Yao Guohua cursed angrily.
He also knew that Song Yuling had gone to the provincial capital to find her man. Haha, she ruined herself and then went to find someone else.
"Song Yuling, you'll die a horrible death! You've ruined my good life!" Yao Guohua became angrier the more he thought about it, and drank several more cups of wine.
Just as he was getting tipsy, there was a knock on the dormitory door.
"Technician Yao, you're having a drink. I'll get you another dish."
"I made some homemade eight-treasure sweet rice for you. Please try it. Don't worry, it's free!" The widow who had delivered vegetables to Yao Guohua earlier changed into clean clothes and came over with a bowl, all smiles.
...
Lei Jingwu brought Xiao Tiantian back on the sixth day of the lunar new year.
There was no other way; the old man was going to visit old friends on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. He was originally going to take Xiao Tiantian with him, but Xiao Tiantian immediately refused when he heard that he would be gone for more than ten days.
"My older sister said that learning is a long-term endeavor. It requires early birds to fly, early birds to rise, and above all, perseverance."
"Grandpa, I want to go back to Yun County as soon as possible so I can study hard and make you proud." Xiao Tiantian's reasoning was very sound.
Upon hearing this, Old Master Lei was deeply moved.
Look how well Yao Shula teaches children! Such a young child knows so much.
It's a hundred times better than those people at home who just rest on their laurels and live off their past achievements.
"That's fine. The place Grandpa is going to isn't suitable for children. It's good for you to go back to your older sister's place sooner rather than later."
Keigo, prepare more things, things for girls, and anything else you might need.
"Also, the money needs to be prepared," Old Master Lei reminded Lei Jingwu.
Lei Jingwu quickly agreed.
...
As soon as Xiao Tiantian pulled Lei Jingwu into the courtyard, he hugged Yao Shula's waist and wouldn't let go.
"Big sister, I'm back! Hahaha, I'm finally back! Big sister, you have no idea how much I missed you all!" Xiao Tiantian rubbed his face against Yao Shula's clothes for a long time.
Yao Shula and Lei Jingwu's eyes twitched.
Judging from what Xiaotian said, it seemed like he had been gone for a long time, but in reality, it had only been about ten days.
Yao Shula pulled Xiao Tiantian off her waist and then took out five yuan from her pocket.
"What should I say to my older sister?" Yao Shula asked with a smile as she looked at Xiao Tiantian.
Xiao Tiantian's eyes lit up, and he immediately took two steps back, then clasped his hands together and bowed to Yao Shula.
Happy New Year, elder sister! Wishing you prosperity, all your wishes come true, and good fortune shining upon you.
I wish my elder sister good fortune and prosperity in the new year, and that all troubles stay away.
May you, my elder sister, encounter helpful people when you go out, hear good news at home, and have many more such joyous occasions every year...
"Don't pull me, I haven't finished speaking yet!" Xiao Tian glared fiercely at Lei Jingwu, who had pulled her.
"Can you take a breath before you speak? If you keep going like this, you won't finish by tomorrow morning. Look at you, your face is turning purple." Lei Jingwu kindly reminded him.
Xiao Tiantian finally breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to continue speaking...
Yao Shula quickly stuffed five yuan into Xiao Tiantian's hand.
"Just keep it in mind, I know!" Yao Shula said with a smile.
Xiao Tian thought about it and immediately nodded.
"Yes, it's not enough to just say it; we also have to keep it in mind."
Big sister, why did you give me five yuan in lucky money this year? That's so much more than last year!
"How much did you give to Second Sister and Brother Shuli?" Xiao Tiantian asked, looking up.
Yao Shuli had already come out of the house at this moment.
"It's all the same, the older sister gave us five yuan each."
"My older sister said we all did very well last year, so she'll give us extra New Year's money as a reward," Yao Shuli quickly said.
Xiao Tiantian grinned happily and showed off the five yuan to Lei Jingwu.
"Big brother, look, you didn't get the New Year's money that my older sister gave me!"
My older sister still likes me the most! She gave me lucky money as soon as I arrived; she's always remembered me!
Seeing Xiao Tiantian's smug look, Lei Jingwu quickly pressed Xiao Tiantian down from his feet, who was standing on the ground trying to show him the five yuan.
"Alright! I know, your eldest sister loves you the most! She cares about you the most, no one can compare!"
"Come on, Yao Shula, I have some New Year's money for you too!" Lei Jingwu pulled Xiao Tiantian away from Yao Shula, who was trying to get closer to her.
Yao Shula...
"Lei Jingwu, are you crazy? We're the same generation, and we're not that much older than each other. I'm an adult, and you're still giving me New Year's money?"
You have so much money you don't know what to do with it...
"Grandpa gave it to you. He said you are all juniors and that you and Tiantian are siblings, so you should give him New Year's money."
After Lei Jingwu finished speaking, he took out three red paper packets from his bag.
"Here, one for each of you! Take them all! They're the same as Tiantian's." Lei Jingwu said, stuffing a red paper packet into the hands of Yao Shula and her two siblings.
Yao Shula...
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