Xie Yuyao told Zhang Dayong that they had changed their cooperation method and would only produce braised ingredients.
"Now only Yu Wenjiang's place is left. It's not convenient to make braised meat in the front yard, so we didn't make any changes."
"How about this, we lend him the kitchen so he can buy groceries and make braised meat himself," Yang Shumei suggested.
"Alright." Xie Yuyao nodded.
Since receiving guidance from Master Sun, she has devoted herself to learning traditional Chinese medicine. If Yu Wenjiang only buys braising spices, it will save her a lot of trouble.
In the evening, the two told Yu Wenjiang about their plan, but to their surprise, he had another idea after listening to it.
"In that case, I'd like to rent an empty house in the village with my brother. What do you think?"
After hearing what Yu Wenjiang said, Xie Yuyao and Yang Shumei exchanged a glance, their faces showing reluctance.
Yang Shumei spoke first: "Now that you and your brother are sharing a room, there's no problem with not having enough room. Moving out at this time would only attract more attention."
Xie Yuyao pondered for a few seconds and asked him, "Don't you want to trouble us?"
Yu Wenjiang pursed his lips, hesitated for two seconds, and said, "Sister Ren Fei came to talk to me. I'm afraid that if something happens, it will implicate you."
Upon hearing this, Xie Yuyao's face immediately darkened.
Ren Fei said Yu Wenjiang's situation was understandable, so why interfere? Does she really think she's a vigilante?!
Yang Shumei, who had just returned, was completely confused. "What did she say to you?"
Yu Wenjiang then told her, "Sister Ren Fei said that a dried fruit factory will be set up in Qingshantun in the spring, and she asked me to join it so that I wouldn't have to make money by selling braised meat anymore."
"So what do you think?" Yang Shumei asked.
Yu Wenjiang directly stated his true thoughts: "As you all know, selling braised meat can earn much more money than workers' wages, and I don't want to lose this source of income. But don't worry, if anything happens, I will definitely not implicate you."
Xie Yuyao composed herself and looked at Yu Wenjiang: "I heard from your brother that you have always had excellent grades since you were a child. I wanted to ask you, if the college entrance examination is reinstated in a few years, do you want to continue doing business and making money, or do you want to go to university through the college entrance examination?"
Yu Wenjiang smiled bitterly: "Sister Yao Yao, even if that day really comes, I didn't even finish high school, how dare I hope for it?"
“Zhao Jianbin didn’t go to high school either, but he’s now learning high school material on his own. It’s all about how hard you work.” Yang Shumei encouraged him.
Yu Wenjiang remained silent for a long time, revealing his deep desire to continue his studies. However, due to difficult circumstances, he could only address his immediate needs first.
Xie Yuyao said, "Shumei, do you have any junior high school final exam papers? Let Yu Wenjiang take them to get a feel for their performance."
"Yes, I'll go get it."
When Zhao Honghui arrived, he saw the three of them sitting at the table reading and writing.
Xie Yuyao read the Chinese test questions to Yu Wenjiang, who answered them fluently. Yang Shumei, on the other hand, was copying down math problems for Yu Wenjiang to do later.
When the group saw Zhao Honghui, they realized it was getting dark.
Yu Wenjiang said apologetically, "Brother Honghui, you're back. I'll go back to the front yard first and come over after you've finished eating."
Zhao Honghui raised an eyebrow at Xie Yuyao: "What are you doing?"
"To test his academic foundation," Xie Yuyao said with a smile.
Zhao Honghui glanced at the books or pens and paper in the hands of the group, then sat down next to Xie Yuyao: "You can continue."
Yu Wenjiang was a little at a loss and looked at Xie Yuyao and Yang Shumei.
Xie Yuyao said, "It's too early to finish this, let's cook first."
Yu Wenjiang was invited to stay for dinner, where he made a simple egg and shredded pork noodle soup, served with chili beef sauce brought by Yang Shumei. Everyone enjoyed the meal.
After Wenjiang finished all the tests, Xie Yuyao and Yang Shumei exclaimed that he was a promising student!
After learning the whole story, Zhao Honghui said, "You can't give up your studies. If you can endure hardship, then make use of every available moment."
Yu Wenjiang nodded firmly, "Then I'll buy more kerosene. If I'm busy during the day, I'll study by lamplight."
"Tell us about your father's condition first, and how much it will cost to cure him?" Xie Yuyao frowned slightly.
"I heard from the doctors in our county that it would cost over a thousand yuan. But all the highly skilled doctors in our area have been relocated to lower-level areas. If only my dad could come here to see Old Sun for a checkup."
After Yu Wenjiang finished speaking, his face fell. His father had been bedridden for many years and was unable to get up at all. Although he had heard that Old Master Sun was a highly skilled doctor and that many people from the surrounding area came to seek his treatment, his father's mobility was a major problem.
Zhao Honghui asked about his home location, which was in another county in the same city. After thinking for a moment, he said, "The transport team has a vehicle that goes to that county. We can pick up your dad on the way."
"Really?" Yu Wenjiang asked in surprise, then became worried, "Won't this be too much trouble?"
He used to hang out in the streets and heard about the transport team smuggling in private jobs. He knew that if he brought his father along, it would definitely hinder the convoy.
Zhao Honghui said, "It's alright, it's just that it's too cold to drive now, we'll have to wait until spring."
"It's good that spring has arrived, Brother Honghui, thank you so much." Yu Wenjiang's eyes reddened with emotion as he thought about how his bedridden father had been able to find a renowned doctor.
Zhao Honghui patted him on the shoulder, "Tomorrow I'll take you to see Professor Feng and the others. You can ask them to tutor you in your high school studies. As for making money, if you have extra time after you finish your studies, you can sell braised meat."
Xie Yuyao continued, "We can set a schedule for selling braised meat, like once a week, or on market days. As for medical expenses, your older brother is currently using medicine from the clinic, so it doesn't cost too much. As for your father, we'll wait until he comes and has Grandpa Sun examine him before making any decisions. What do you think?"
Yu Wenjiang nodded repeatedly, saying that this was the best arrangement.
“Then you should focus on your studies. If you need money urgently, I can lend it to you first.” Yang Shumei took over the conversation after Zhao Honghui and Xie Yuyao finished speaking. “As for making braised meat, Yaoyao will provide the braising ingredients, and you can use our kitchen. After we are divided into different departments, you can come here. As for purchasing, Zhao Jianbin can bring it back.”
Yu Wenjiang was so grateful that he couldn't speak. He had long since experienced the coldness and warmth of human relationships, but here he met several benefactors.
Finally, in a hoarse voice, he said, "I will definitely not let you down."
In the days that followed, Professor Feng created a weekly study plan for Yu Wenjiang, which he completed very well. In his spare time, besides running his braised meat business, he would also help out in the backyard, whether it was carrying water or chopping wood.
Meanwhile, after returning to Qingshan Village, Ren Fei and Jiang Yan practiced their basic dance skills every day, striving to perform well in the interview and become members of the cultural troupe.
The day was the interview date, and the two got up early, dressed up carefully, and rushed to the county cultural palace.
Upon arriving at the Cultural Palace, the two explained their purpose. The staff asked them to sign a form and gave them an interview number slip, instructing them to wait in the conference room.
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