Chapter 31 The Meaning of Making Money
Yao Fanghua knew all too well the principle that things easily obtained are not cherished. So she waited a whole week before returning to the Yao family home to send the registration form back.
"Sister, you're the best in the world!" Yao Fangyuan jumped for joy, clutching the application form, eager to announce to the world that she had a job.
Li Chunying's patience finally paid off. She carefully read through the registration form. Although she couldn't read very well, it didn't stop her from reading it carefully from beginning to end. Then she instructed Yao Fangyuan, "Hurry up and keep it safe. Fill it out carefully."
“Yes!” Yao Fangyuan responded loudly.
Li Chunying took out some money. "Weimin, go to the front street and buy some fried dough sticks. Also, buy some meat; we'll make stew for dinner." After retiring, she liked to wander around during the day when she had nothing to do. Yesterday, Sister Zhang, who sells fried dough sticks, asked her if she wanted to help out, offering more than she earned when she was working. She agreed immediately. When she's idle, she feels uneasy, as if life has no meaning. Now that she had the opportunity to do something, she agreed without much thought. Sister Zhang also said she'd give her a 20% discount on fried dough sticks from now on. Hearing about the discount, Li Chunying suddenly loved buying fried dough sticks.
"Hua Hua, eat at home tonight. Mom has something to ask you."
Yao Fanghua had a feeling that something bad was going to happen. "I have something to do, so I won't eat at home. Mom, just tell me what's wrong."
"There's always time to have a drink of water."
Yao Fanghua had no choice but to go inside.
Li Chunying handed Yao Fanghua a glass of water, saying, "I don't think you and Wu Peng are a good match."
"Oh my god, it's my sister dating, not you. Why are you being so nosy? You didn't interfere when we went to the countryside." Yao Fangyuan was admiring her application form when she heard this and immediately retorted on behalf of her sister.
Li Chunying was so angry by this sentence that she almost had a heart attack.
Yao Fanghua gave Yao Fangyuan an approving look, feeling that the application form was worthwhile; Yuanyuan's words were exactly what she wanted to hear.
Seeing that Li Chunying looked unwell, Yao Fangyuan stuck out her tongue, received an approving look from her sister, and then chuckled.
Li Chunying cursed under her breath, took a sip of water to suppress her anger, and said, "Mom just thinks he's not good enough for you. You have a house and a job now, and you're a leader, no less. You even went to university. Tell me, what makes Wu Peng a good match for you? How can you two even talk about anything? You should find someone similar to yourself. Mom's requirements aren't high, but at least he has to be a leader. You have to aim higher, even if it's just a deputy director like you. That way it'll sound better, and people won't laugh at you."
Yao Fanghua hasn't really thought much about Wu Peng yet; they just get along well, make money together, and have a good understanding. Wu Peng is capable and knows a lot of people. She relied on him to buy and build her house, mainly because Wu Peng has been genuinely good to her. Although she and Wu Peng aren't in that kind of relationship right now, she really doesn't like what her mother said. What does it mean to say nice things? She's not looking for a partner for the sake of making it sound good.
Why does she strive for success and earn money? Is it to find a partner who sounds good to others? No, no, no, she earns money so that when she meets someone or something she likes, she can seize the opportunity without considering other external factors, so that she can live a happy life and leave no regrets, not for what others think or believe.
Li Chunying continued to speak frankly, "Think about it, if you find someone richer and more powerful than you, how envious would people be? They'd definitely secretly praise you for your ability. Look at Yu Qingqing, all she knows is to find a department head. Even a dancer can find a department head. Can't you look up to someone? Marriage is a life-altering decision, and I'm only advising you this because I've been through it all. Don't make a mistake. Finding someone rich and powerful will definitely prevent you from regretting it." Like Bai Hui, who could live a life of comfort without ever working. Li Chunying regretted marrying Yao Deyi; she regretted it so much she was green with envy.
"Don't meddle in my business."
“You’re my daughter, why can’t I take care of you?”
Yao Fangyuan quickly interjected, "Oh, Mom, you have time to help me pack my bedding. Once the dorm is arranged, you'll have to take me there." She'd had enough of this house and really didn't want to see Yao Weiguo and Zhang Xiuxiu. Just thinking about them living in her room made her feel so upset she couldn't eat. Besides, she didn't have a bicycle, so getting around was inconvenient. Staying in the dorm was much better.
"Why stay in the dorm? It's much more convenient to stay at your sister's." There are too many people in the dorm, no one can fit in. Hua Hua has so many rooms, it's a waste to leave them empty.
Yao Fanghua slammed down her water glass, her face turning cold. "It's inconvenient."
"I'll stay in the dormitory, I'll stay in the dormitory. Don't worry, sister, I'll stay in the dormitory." Yao Fangyuan's heart was pounding. Not to mention that her sister gave her the job, even if she got into the factory, her sister was the department head, and she would still have to be mindful of her sister's feelings.
"Mom, what are you doing? This was supposed to be a happy occasion," Yao Fangyuan couldn't help but complain.
Who was she doing this for? For whom! Wasn't it all for her sisters? Not only did none of them appreciate it, but they also got blamed. Li Chunying's chest heaved with anger. "Yao Deyi, are you dead? Can't you say a word?!"
"What's there to say? Nobody listens to me anyway. I might as well have another drink."
"Drink, drink, drink! I'll drink you to death sooner or later!" Li Chunying began wiping away tears. "I'm just unlucky. I married a lousy man, destined to be poor my whole life. He's always been frugal, never willing to eat or drink, toiling away his entire life, and he can't even afford new clothes all year round. Not a single one of him cares about me. I might as well be dead." Li Chunying wiped her nose, her sobs growing louder and louder. "You all! We raised you with our bare hands and feet, and you never listen to us. You'll be happy when I'm dead, then we'll see who cares about you..."
Yao Deyi covered his head, closed his eyes, and remained silent.
Yao Fangyuan kept her face tense and pursed her lips.
Yao Weimin couldn't stand his mother crying. Frustrated, he scratched his head vigorously. "I'll make money. I'll give you money to spend later." Ugh, so annoying! Yao Weimin ran back to his room, pulled the covers over his head, and plugged his ears. He wanted to make a lot of money. When would he ever make a lot of money? But he knew he'd never make a lot of money working in the factory tightening screws his whole life. Yao Weimin pounded the bed a few times.
"Okay, okay, I'll buy you new clothes later!" Yao Fanghua got on her bike and rode away without looking back. The longer she stayed, the more her mother cried.
While eating, Fang Guizhi leaned over to listen to the commotion of Li Chunying and the others. "Did you hear that? They won't even let their own sister stay. Who knows what they're up to? Maybe they're hiding a man in the house."
"What nonsense are you spouting! Do you even want to find your son a job? If you want Wei Liang to be unemployed and a bachelor for life, then go ahead and spout nonsense." Yao Deren cursed the spendthrift woman. Even if she was going to spout nonsense, she should wait until her son had a stable job. What was she spouting now? This woman, all talk and no action, is a perfect example of someone who's good for nothing but causing trouble. Even if she really wanted to insult someone, she shouldn't have done it so openly. Couldn't she have done it more quietly? What a foolish woman.
Yao Fangfang muttered resentfully, "They dare to do it but can't even be criticized?"
Li Chunying cried for a while, didn't cook, went back to her room and slept soundly until dawn. She slept well all night and felt refreshed when she woke up. She washed her face and went to work at the fried dough shop full of energy.
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