Chapter 86 The Filial Son
Secretary Lei was a little surprised. How did his son come up with the idea of selling things?
“Need money? No problem, Dad has some, Dad will give it to you,” Secretary Lei said immediately.
Xiao Tiantian immediately shook her head.
"I'm not short of money! Sister Shura even gave me two cents last time."
But she won't let me buy candy, saying that I'm starting to lose my baby teeth and should eat less candy.
Secretary Lei was even more puzzled.
If that's the case, then why does Xiaotian want to sell some things?
To be honest, Secretary Lei wasn't worried at all about Xiao Tiantian not eating well. Every time the kid came back, his face was rosy and he didn't look like a bean sprout anymore.
Yao Shula took very good care of Xiao Tiantian!
"Then why are you selling things?" Secretary Lei pressed.
"To make money!" Xiao Tiantian said earnestly.
"Making money? You want to make money? Tian Tian, it's not that Dad is criticizing you, it's just that the elders in the family have given you quite a lot of lucky money."
"You shouldn't be short of money." Secretary Lei was even more surprised.
Secretary Lei knew his son's wealth very well.
Needless to say, the gifts that the old man in the family and Tian Tian's maternal grandfather hold for Tian Tian are enough to make people gasp. Just the amount that these elders give every year is enough to make people gasp.
This son receives more New Year's money every year than his entire annual salary...
Xiao Tian nodded very seriously.
“Dad, what adults give you is what adults give you, it’s not something I earned myself.”
I want to earn some money so I can buy a scarf and shoes for Sister Shura, and a pair of glasses for Grandpa and Grandpa Maternal Grandpa.
I bought lighters for my older brother and cousins, and pretty clothes for my older cousins.
"I also need to buy socks for Daddy!" Little Tiantian said as she counted.
Secretary Lei...
Secretary Lei suddenly felt as if he had been pricked by a needle in his heart, and then a strange sensation spread from the needle hole to his limbs.
He suddenly realized that his father's decision was right.
The old man loved Tiantian very much, but still insisted that he bring Tiantian with him to Yun County.
The old man said that if you don't want to become strangers to him every day in the future, you'd better do as he says.
Now that I think about it...
Secretary Lei felt that his grandfather was indeed farsighted.
My son, who was spoiled and pampered in Shanghai, has been in Yun County for only a few months, but he's like a completely different person.
Not only have they stopped worrying about me, but they've also started earning money to buy things for themselves.
Although he was still ranked last...
"Tian Tian, did your sister Shula teach you all this?" Secretary Lei asked with a smile.
Xiao Tiantian put a piece of pork rib into her bowl.
"Not entirely! Sister Shula doesn't know that Brother Shuli and I were planning to sell water at the recreational ball stand."
But Shura often says that it's better to rely on yourself than on others. You can't rely on mountains because they'll crumble, and you can't rely on people because they'll run away. You have to have your own abilities.
"Dad, do you think Sister Shura is right?" Little Tian asked while gnawing on a rib.
Secretary Lei nodded.
"Your sister Shura is right. No matter who you are, if you want to succeed, the most important thing is to rely on yourself."
"Alright, Lao Lei, why are you talking about this during dinner!"
"Tian Tian, it's not that I'm criticizing you! You can take anything else without any problem, but coffee... not many people here know you." Tian Lei suddenly interjected.
Secretary Lei then remembered that Xiao Tiantian had also brought the can of coffee.
Coffee...it's best for kids to avoid it.
He was about to say to drink as little as possible... but Xiao Tiantian interrupted him.
"Yes! That's why I took it, since not many people here know me."
Who wouldn't want to drink something unusual? What if someone wants to try it!
"Don't we all want to experience new things these days?" Xiao Tiantian retorted.
Tian Lei opened her mouth, but couldn't refute it.
Secretary Lei nodded.
"That's right, Tian Tian is absolutely right!"
This son of mine is not only more sensible now, but he also has a whole set of道理 (reasoning/logic).
But you know what? Sometimes it actually makes a lot of sense.
Secretary Lei then placed another piece of braised pork ribs on Tiantian's plate, which Tiantian loved. Tiantian gave Secretary Lei a sweet smile.
Secretary Lei felt a warmth in his heart.
This son is getting better and better...
"By the way, Tiantian, does your sister Shula... still hate her father?" Secretary Lei suddenly asked.
"The person who should be hanging on the wall?" Xiao Tiantian blurted out.
Secretary Lei, Tian Lei...
"Huh? Dad, you mean Shura's dad? Oh... I actually know him!"
I asked my brother Shuli before if we should secretly catch some mice and throw them into that person's house.
But Shuli said that Shula wouldn't allow it.
Sister Shula said that she is now busy taking care of us, thinking about cooking for us, checking Shuli's homework, and figuring out how to make money from the recreation ball stall.
I simply don't have time to think about that person.
"Sister Shura said that living a good life is the greatest humiliation to that person!" Xiao Tiantian said earnestly.
Secretary Lei...
"Your sister Shura is a good person, you should learn from her."
"Also, you'd better talk to your sister Shula about this matter you and your brother Shuli are thinking about, and listen to her opinion," Secretary Lei said with a smile.
Xiao Tiantian nodded.
I definitely will say it, but I'll wait until everything is ready!
Yes! I'll definitely tell you!
"Dad, I took the milk powder, malted milk powder, and other things from the house. Are you not angry?" Xiao Tiantian asked deliberately.
“What’s there to be angry about? You drink it all the time, and your sister Shula’s family isn’t an outsider,” Secretary Lei said immediately.
Xiao Tiantian was very satisfied with Secretary Lei's attitude.
See, Shura's family isn't an outsider.
He glanced at Tian Lei with a hint of smugness before continuing to ask.
"Dad, I still need two more enamel mugs!"
"Dad will have someone deliver it to you tomorrow. Just tell Dad if you need anything in the future."
...
While resting at night, Tian Lei patted her face and looked at Secretary Lei, who was leaning against the headboard reading a book.
"Old Lei, aren't you spoiling Tiantian a bit too much?"
"What do kids know? If this gets back to the old man in Shanghai, he'll definitely be angry," Tian Lei whispered.
Secretary Lei's eyes never left the book in his hands.
"No way! The old man will only be happy. As long as we say we want to earn money to buy him glasses, he will be happier than anyone else."
However... Tian Tian's plan probably won't work!
"His sister Shura won't agree!" Secretary Lei said with a smile.
Tian Lei was a little incredulous.
How could that be!
That Yao Shula... she's obviously a cunning person. She's been coaxing Xiao Tiantian to collect things from that place every day, so how could she possibly disagree?
Once they agree, Xiaotian will have even more excuses to move things over there!
Hmph! Only a fool would disagree!
...
The next evening, Xiao Tiantian had already returned to Yao Shula's place.
"Big sister, why not!" Xiao Tiantian and Yao Shuli shouted at the top of their lungs almost at the same time.
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