"And you became a scorekeeper for me, didn't you? It's also good for you. Once you become a scorekeeper, the level of our in-laws will be different, and we can try to find a better-off family."
At this point, Widow He paused as she thought of something, then she grabbed He Hua's arm and said excitedly:
"You're stupid, aren't you? You can't understand the textbook, so why don't you ask someone? Don't you like Shi Zhiqing? You don't even know how to seize such a good opportunity?"
When He Hua heard this, the educated youth's face immediately turned red and she confirmed in a low voice:
"Mom, can I go ask him?"
Widow He poked her on the forehead again in disgust.
"Why can't I go? Mom saw Shi Zhiqing coming back from the county town a few days ago with such a big package in his hand."
As she spoke, Widow He gestured with her hands, her eyes full of greed.
"How many goodies do you think are packed in such a big package?"
"Besides, he's from Beijing. His family must be rich. You can tell from the package you sent him. If you can capture him, then wouldn't good things come to us, mother and daughter?"
He Hua also looked longing after hearing this, but when she thought of Shi Yan's indifference, she hesitated a little.
"But mom, Shi Zhiqing doesn't even pay attention to me. Before, when I went to bring him water and food, he didn't even look at me."
Widow He poked He Hua again and stopped only when she cried out in pain.
"They're city dwellers, educated people. How can you possibly attract them with those old-fashioned methods? But it's different if you ask them about their homework. Maybe they'll think you're a bookworm and take notice of you."
Widow He spoke excitedly, and He Hua also felt motivated after listening to her.
She seemed to have already seen the happy scene of her and Shi Zhiqing getting married and having children.
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