In the evening, the family sat down together for dinner.
It's rare for Grandpa Xiao to come home for dinner.
He lovingly served food to his three children.
He looked at Xiao Ying and asked, "Yingzi, are you getting used to living at home?"
Xiao Ying put down her chopsticks and replied with a somewhat restrained smile, "Thank you for your concern, Grandpa Xiao. My daughter and I are doing very well here."
My uncle and aunt, and my two children, are all very kind to us.
Grandpa Xiao smiled and waved his hand, "Don't be nervous, Grandpa is just afraid you'll feel uncomfortable."
Here's the thing: your grandfather mentioned in his letter that he wanted me to find you a good family.
What are your thoughts? Have you considered remarrying?
If so, he had quite a few soldiers under his command who were the same age as Yingzi, or whose wives had passed away, or who were divorced.
When Yingzi heard him mention remarriage, she lowered her head, biting her lip, looking conflicted.
She doesn't want to remarry...
But her grandfather wanted her to remarry...
Moreover, wouldn't it be too ungrateful and shameless for the mother and daughter to continue living in the Xiao family's home?
Bai Yajing could see her hesitation and reluctance.
He raised his hand and patted her hand. "Sister Yingzi, no matter what you choose, we will support you."
Grandpa asked you because he wanted to know your thoughts, not because he necessarily wanted to find you a husband.
If you don't want to remarry, you can stay at home.
Xiao's mother hugged her tightly, feeling sorry for her daughter. "Yes, don't be nervous, just say what you think."
Grandpa Xiao also looked at her encouragingly.
Yingzi looked up, and the determination in her eyes touched everyone present.
"Grandpa, Aunt, Comrade Bai, I don't want to remarry! I want to live a good life with Yueyue!"
But... but I probably won't be able to take Yueyue out right now... but I will do my best to repay you!
"Once I find a job, I'll move out and won't cause you any trouble!"
Grandpa Xiao smiled and waved his hand, "I told you, just treat this place as your own home."
If you don't want to remarry, then don't. I don't have a granddaughter, so you'll be my granddaughter from now on.
I will arrange for Xiaoyueyue to attend the preschool program, so you don't need to worry about the child's future.
As for jobs, there's no rush, we'll look for them slowly.
If she hadn't saved him, her father wouldn't have died; he would have taken the responsibility of the Xiao family upon himself long ago.
Upon hearing this, tears welled up in Yingzi's eyes.
"Thank you, thank you Grandpa, and thank you Uncle and Aunt, and also, my brother and sister-in-law..."
Bai Yajing smiled and looked at her, "Sister Yingzi, to be honest, I have three children and three elderly people in my family. I've been looking for a suitable person to help take care of my family."
I'll pay you thirty yuan a month, and I'll make you two new outfits every quarter, including monthly ones. If you're interested, you can give it a try.
Upon hearing this, Yingzi's eyes widened, and she gestured with her hand, "Three? Thirty? And, and clothes too? That's more than a factory worker's wage!"
With this kind of treatment, only a fool wouldn't go!
Bai Yajing rarely saw her so lively, and chuckled, "Yes, if you do a good job, there's a bonus!"
Yingzi suddenly felt a little flustered. "Me? Can I do it? Can I really do it?"
Xiao's mother gently pressed her down to sit down. "Silly child, why can't you? You might have done it without even realizing it?"
You've managed everything at home so well! We can all rest easy knowing you're with Ya Jing!
Grandpa Xiao was also pleased, "That's good. If you go out to work, you'll have to suffer and be miserable. You don't have to suffer like that with Ya Jing!"
Yueyue tugged at her mother's sleeve, looking at her with anticipation.
She loves her aunt and her younger siblings.
Yingzi nodded repeatedly, "Wow! Wow! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
These days, jobs are incredibly hard to find.
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