So he has no plans to divorce right now. After all, whether he can get that position depends on Wenrou's help. Wenrou told him before that she would let Wenxi come back after the New Year, and then...
Even if we're going to get a divorce, we have to wait until he's in that position before kicking out Wenrou, the tool who's been helping him get ahead.
He figured he would only need to pay for one or two months, so he wouldn't lose much, and that's why Yang Lianghui agreed.
"Mom, don't be angry. I agree, I agree. Starting next month, we'll give the money to you to keep. We young people can't hold onto money, so we really need you to help us manage it. Otherwise, we'll never save enough to buy a house in our lifetime." Yang Lianghui's attitude of admitting his mistake was good.
Wen Xinchun laughed, looking like a child who could be taught a lesson, "It's good that you understand. I was worried you'd think we wanted your money!"
Pei Jingzhou said, "Mom, eldest sister, if brother-in-law goes back on his word, just send me a telegram and I will definitely come back immediately. If I can't come back, I will definitely arrange for a friend to come and handle it."
He then gave Yang Lianghui a threatening look, implying that since Yang dared to hide his secret stash of money, he shouldn't blame him for being impolite.
Upon receiving Pei Jingzhou's gaze, Yang Lianghui's hands and feet trembled uncontrollably. Pei Jingzhou was a formidable man, and he dared not offend him.
After Wenrou's family of four moved into the Pei family home, Wenxi stopped taking Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue back to the Pei family home. They went out to play every other day, traveling all over the place and having a great time.
Lunar New Year's Eve was fast approaching, and every household was busy. The Pei family was no exception. Pei's parents naturally hoped that Wenxi could come home for the New Year, but they knew that Wenxi did not want to see Wenrou, which put them in a difficult position.
We can't just kick the Wenrou family of four out, can we?
But if they do nothing, it will also make Wenxi feel disheartened, after all, they are all her own children.
Wenxi made a big pot of braised dishes in the system kitchen, including pig ears, pig trotters, chicken legs, chicken wings, chicken feet, lotus root, and quail eggs. She packed each item into a takeout box she bought and asked Jiang Yue to deliver it to the Pei family.
Braised food can be bought outside, so she could ask Jiang Yue to deliver it to her without arousing suspicion.
Wen Xinchun pulled Jiang Yue aside and asked in a low voice, "Xiaoyue, when are you going back?"
"Auntie, we bought tickets for the morning of the third day of the Lunar New Year." They had been traveling and sightseeing every day, and felt that things were getting boring, so after discussing it, they decided to go back early.
Otherwise, staying in a guesthouse would cost money for food, drink, and lodging.
"Could you please tell Xiaoxi for me that I'll take her to school on the morning of the third day of the Lunar New Year?" Wen Xinchun said with a look of helplessness. What should have been a joyous family reunion had turned into...
Jiang Yue nodded, "Auntie, I understand. I will tell Xiaoxi."
Wen Xi planned to celebrate the New Year with Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue that evening, but unexpectedly, Pei Jingzhou came to the guesthouse to find them in the evening. It wasn't appropriate for men and women to be in the same room, so they moved a small table to the corridor outside the room and planned to have their New Year's Eve dinner outside.
There are fewer people outside during the Lunar New Year, so they won't disturb others by doing this.
Six lunchboxes were placed on the small table: braised pork, braised fish, stewed chicken with chestnuts, hot and sour cabbage, stir-fried shredded potatoes with vinegar, and stewed radish.
Wen Xi said she brought it back from a state-run restaurant. Since Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue didn't go with her, whatever she said was true.
Four people sat around a small table.
"Second brother, is it really okay for you not to come home for New Year's Eve dinner?" Wenxi asked.
Pei Jingzhou reached out and ruffled Wen Xi's hair, smiling as he said, "Don't worry about me. My parents understand what I mean by not going home. Some things don't need to be said so clearly."
Wenrou is spending the New Year at home; we can't let Wenxi spend it alone and lonely outside, can we?
"Second brother, we left on the morning of the third day of the Lunar New Year. What about you? When are you leaving?" Wenxi asked curiously.
"I don't know yet," Pei Jingzhou said. He hadn't decided whether to go back there or stay with Wenxi. After tonight, Wenxi would be eighteen, a young woman old enough to get married. He figured there would be many arrogant men who wanted to marry her. With him, her older brother, by her side, he might be able to avoid a lot of trouble.
Wenxi didn't bring up the topic again, but instead told Pei Jingzhou to eat more vegetables. Resources were scarce and conditions were harsh in the mountains, and Pei Jingzhou had lost a lot of weight and gotten much darker over the past year. Wenxi just wanted him to eat more to replenish his body.
Pei Jingzhou loved this career, so Wenxi didn't try to persuade him to give it up. If he gave it up and came back home without a job, he might end up having to go to the countryside.
Going to the countryside wasn't just for junior and senior high school graduates; people from all walks of life went there, just with different kinds of work!
He Chen'an is a doctor at the county hospital. Doesn't he also go to the countryside to provide medical support?
The temperature was low at night, and the food cooled down quickly, so they didn't waste any time eating their New Year's Eve dinner. Instead, they ate attentively. After the meal, Pei Jingzhou took out three red envelopes and handed them to Wen Xi and the other two.
This was New Year's money, so none of them refused.
After Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue returned to their respective rooms, only Wen Xi and Pei Jingzhou remained in the corridor. Pei Jingzhou took out an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Wen Xi. "Xiao Xi, I didn't know where you were before and I couldn't help you at all. You must accept this money. Life in the countryside is tough, so don't mistreat yourself. We don't rely on those work points to live. Go back and ask the brigade leader to assign you some easy work."
Wen Xi chuckled and said, "Second Brother, I haven't even finished using all the money you gave me before. Your conditions in the mountains aren't good either, so you should keep it for yourself!"
Most importantly, Wen Xi is now incredibly wealthy. She had also made several trips to the black market, meaning she earned a million yuan this time she went home for the Chinese New Year. Combined with the money she earned in Kaiming County, her total assets are now close to two million yuan.
After buying the house in a few years, she can relax and be a couch potato. However, she wants to become a person with social status so that everything will be more convenient for her.
Because ordinary people can't even get the most basic respect. Just like in the Harvest Brigade, there are always people who want to scheme against her. As soon as Qin Mi appears, everyone is afraid to do anything.
After she returns to Beijing, will she still have to wait for others to protect her? Or will she be able to better protect herself by working hard to gain status and position?
Pei Jingzhou placed the envelope in Wen Xi's hand. "There's an address inside. You can contact me there. Remember to write to me in the future, and I'll visit you often."
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