He told him about the entanglement between Fang Qing and Lu Jiangting.
"From what I know about Fang Qing, she can't bear to part with that pretty boy."
Tang Xiaoqiang also gained some new insights. He used to think that the sister-in-law of his money-losing saleswoman was no simple person, but he didn't expect her to be so capable.
He got both the Wang brothers and a gigolo.
If he was just an ordinary person, it would be fine, but from the sound of his voice, the pretty boy is not a farmer like them, he is a capable man.
How did it fall into Fang Qing's hands?
…
No one expected Fang Qing to suddenly run away.
Unexpectedly, Tang Xiaoqiang didn't leave even after she ran away. Tang Xiaofen was a little anxious, but she didn't dare to ask him to leave, for fear of alerting him.
Tang Xiaoqiang disappeared early in the morning and came back covered in sweat in the evening.
Seeing him like this, Tang's mother asked, "Where have you been?"
Tang Xiaoqiang was very tired after moving goods all day and wanted to eat something good.
Their work is paid on a daily basis. The more they work, the more they earn. They earned about five dollars.
Tang Xiaoqiang generously gave the old lady a dollar and said, "Mom, go buy some meat and eat it."
Tang Xiaoqiang offered to give money, which surprised Tang's mother.
"Where did you get the money? Didn't you say you borrowed money for your trip here?"
"I went to help someone move some goods today and earned five dollars."
"What kind of goods can I move to make five dollars a day?"
"There's a logistics center nearby. Goods shipped in from all over the country have to transit there. Loading and unloading goods all require manual labor, right? More work, more pay. I don't know how much I moved today, but I got about five dollars anyway."
He rubbed his shoulders and said, "I'm almost exhausted, Mom. Go get me some meat. I've been here for so many days, eating the vegetables you picked up from the market every day. I'm almost sick of it."
Tang's mother took the money and complained, "Who wants to eat picked vegetables? I don't want to eat vegetables either. I want to eat meat too. We need money at home. The children need money for school, the whole family needs food, and my medicine costs a lot every month. If I want to eat meat, I have to be able to afford it."
"Alright, alright, stop nagging and go buy it."
Tang's mother frowned as she looked at her son lying on the sofa and having his shoulders massaged.
After a moment, she changed her shoes and said, "It's a good thing for you to earn money moving goods. Five dollars a day, that's one hundred and fifty dollars a month, much more than your sister makes. From now on, give me thirty dollars a month. I don't want more, just thirty."
Tang Xiaoqiang was startled, "What's going on?"
Tang's mother said, "Your sister paid for the rent of this house, so shouldn't you reimburse me for my medicine?"
"ah?"
"Just tell me whether I should or shouldn't."
Tang Xiaoqiang: “…”
"It's always the sons who provide for their parents in their old age. You should be the one paying for it. Besides, you have to pay for living expenses, thirty yuan a month."
Tang Xiaoqiang's mouth twitched, "No, why do I have to pay thirty?"
Tang's mother said, "With five mouths to feed, no matter how frugal we are, we still have to spend sixty dollars a month. You and your sister should each pay thirty, which is fair."
"Bullshit, I only have one mouth and you have four. Why should I and her each take half? Fair? I don't think it's fair."
Tang's mother said, "What do you mean by four mouths to feed? It should be two mouths to feed, you and me. I just said that no family with a son would let their daughter take care of them in their old age. It would be fine if you weren't here, but since you are here, of course you have to pay for my food."
Tang Xiaoqiang: “…”
"There are three mouths to feed: your sister and two children. Your sister and I eat about the same, but you have a bigger appetite. You can feed two children by yourself. Wouldn't it be perfect for you to split the living expenses with her?"
Tang Xiaoqiang gritted his teeth, "No, how can you, an old lady, be so disloyal? Other people's families..."
Bang, the door closed.
The old lady refused to listen and just kept talking nonsense.
Tang Xiaoqiang felt bad.
I thought that it was true that parents would live with their son in his old age, but they also favored their son.
From time to time, I would go to my daughter's house to ask for some money so that I could bring it back for my own children and grandchildren.
The old lady in this family came here to help her daughter take care of the children and do housework, but now she has to make him pay as much as a loss-making commodity.
Why?
Five dollars a day, one hundred and fifty dollars a month, but is this how it is calculated?
This is exhausting work, how can he keep working so hard every day? Doesn't he get any rest?
You have to have at least four days off a week, so that means you have to deduct twenty dollars.
In addition, it is not possible to get a lot of work every day.
Still want him to pay? Bah, wishful thinking, what can I do if he doesn't pay?
…
Tang Xiaofen is now working the night shift, which starts at 4 p.m., and she has already gone.
Tang's mother had to pick up the child at 5:30. Seeing that there was still some time, she first found Tang Xiaofen and told her about Tang Xiaoqiang.
"Xiao Fen, your brother seems to be reluctant to leave now. He's already found a job. What do you think we should do?"
Tang Xiaofen frowned.
Although Lin Yuyao promised to help her, she didn't want to trouble others unless it was absolutely necessary.
What she was thinking was that if Tang Xiaoqiang could leave on his own, it would save Lin Yuyao from having to bring security guards to collect the debt.
But judging from what his mother said, he doesn't plan to leave?
"Oh!" Tang's mother sighed and said, "I don't know if he will come back for the New Year. I think he will."
Tang Xiaofen said, "Mom, that's not the point. I'm just worried that after he finds out that it's easier to make money in a big city, he'll plan to work there long-term and then come back after the New Year."
"This..." Tang's mother stamped her feet anxiously, "What a damned bastard! This is such a sin."
She said angrily, "If he really wants to do that, then I'll ask him for money. He'll pay for my medicine and half of my living expenses."
Tang Xiaofen shook her head, "He won't give it to me."
Tang's mother: "..."
Yes, how could she not know what kind of person her son is?
He took out one dollar today and asked her to buy meat. It was already sunset. It would be strange if he could give her sixty dollars a month.
"Xiao Fen, if that doesn't work, let Miss Lin help."
Tang Xiaofen nodded and said, "Carrying bags isn't easy. Let him do it for a few days and see how it goes. He might not be able to handle the hardship. If he can't stand it anymore, then he can leave. If that doesn't work...if that doesn't work, I'll ask Miss Lin for help."
"Alas! This is all I can do."
It was almost time, so Tang's mother went to pick up her two children from school and then took them to the vegetable market.
They were very happy to hear that they could eat meat today.
Ever since their uncle came, they have only eaten vegetables every day without any meat, and their mouths have been craving for food for a long time.
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