"Well... a few more people won't hurt."
Li Yanhong refused to give up.
"Da Shun now collects scrap, working hard all day long in the wind and sun."
Look, Zhiqiang and Zhiming are making two hundred yuan a month over there. That's quite a lot of money..."
"Bright red."
Ye Xiaoxiao put down the spatula, turned around and looked at her sister-in-law.
"Zhiqiang and Zhiming will learn repair from your older brother and will be able to open their own shops in the future."
"If Da Shun wants to learn, he can go to another repair shop. Why does he have to come here?"
"That's different," Li Yanhong said anxiously. "We can make money here. Sister-in-law, please help us."
"Isn't Da Shun collecting scrap? That's a good business; you can make money if you build it up gradually."
"What's the point of making money? You work yourself to the bone all day long and only earn so little."
Li Yanhong was somewhat unhappy.
Sister-in-law, look, I'm my brother's own sister. Now that you've made it big, you should at least take care of us, right?
Ye Xiaoxiao sneered:
"Take care of me? I remember when your older brother went to support you, you turned around and said that your older brother shouldn't have caused trouble."
Now you're suddenly remembering he's your brother?
"That's all in the past..." Li Yanhong said awkwardly.
"Yan Hong, if you really want Da Shun to do something worthwhile, I have a suggestion."
What suggestions?
"Isn't it popular to start your own business these days? You could find a place to open a small shop and sell daily necessities or something."
If you feel you don't have enough funds, you can start by starting a small stall.
"Why open a small shop? That would cost a fortune."
Li Yanhong pouted, "I just want Dashun to work in your shop."
Ye Xiaoxiao shook her head: "There's no room for discussion. The workload in our shop is minimal, and we already have three people, which is enough. We're definitely not short of staff."
"Sister-in-law, you're not right about that," Li Yanhong said, raising her voice slightly.
"Look how much money you guys make in a year, and you've already bought cars. We're relatives, can't you give us a ride?"
"I said, he has to be willing to take it himself."
Ye Xiaoxiao remained unmoved. "Besides, don't you have a livelihood now? What's wrong with collecting scrap? What you do isn't important; what's important is perseverance."
"You..." Li Yanhong's face flushed with anger, "You just don't want to help us!"
"What's wrong with you two?" Liu Juan came in after hearing the commotion. "What's all the noise about during the New Year?"
"Mom, look at my sister-in-law, I asked Da Shun to work at their shop, but she wouldn't agree," Li Yanhong said, as if complaining.
"Don't worry about this," Liu Juan glared at her daughter.
"Your eldest brother owns a shop, not a factory, why are you stuffing everything there?" Liu Juan knew her eldest daughter was going to cause trouble.
"Mom, why are you taking her side too!"
"Alright, alright, go check on your two sons." Liu Juan waved her hand impatiently.
Li Yanhong left dejectedly, but it was clear she wouldn't give up so easily.
When it was time to eat, Li Chenyang and the others returned. The whole family gathered around the table, and the atmosphere was quite lively.
"Big brother, did you drive to visit Uncle for the New Year today?"
Li Yanhong served food to her two sons, her tone softening.
"Yeah, I took Lao Wu and the others for a walk," Li Chenyang said with a smile.
"Big brother, um..." Li Yanhong started again.
I just told my sister-in-law that I'd like Da Shun to help out at your shop...
"Let's forget about it," Li Chenyang interrupted her. "We have enough staff at the shop."
"Brother, you're wrong about that."
Li Yanhong retorted, "Now that you've made it big, you look down on us, huh?"
"Yan Hong!" Li Jianguo's face darkened. "What are you saying?"
"Did I say something wrong?" Li Yanhong became more and more excited as she spoke.
"My eldest brother made money from his shop, bought a house and a car, and they wouldn't let us go help him. But my second uncle's two brothers went. What, are cousins closer than blood siblings?"
"That's different." Li Chenyang put down his chopsticks. "Zhiqiang and Zhiming are going to learn a trade. You can have Dashun learn repairs; I can recommend other shops."
"What's the point of learning a trade? All I know is that they earn two hundred yuan a month," Li Yanhong exclaimed.
"You..." Li Chenyang was furious.
"Alright!" Ye Xiaoxiao stood up. "Li Yanhong, if this is the only reason you came, then please leave. We're here for the New Year, not to discuss business."
"Sister-in-law, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to kick me out?"
"I'm not kicking you out, I'm asking you to have some self-respect."
Ye Xiaoxiao said coldly, "If you really care about Da Shun, you should support him in making his current business bigger and stronger, instead of just being envious of others."
"What right do you have to lecture me!" Li Yanhong stood up as well. "I'm his own sister, who do you think you are!"
"Shut up!" Li Jianguo slammed his hand on the table. "You shut up!"
The dinner table fell silent; both children were frightened and started crying.
"I...I'm not eating anymore!" Li Yanhong pulled her two children and started to leave.
"Stop!" Li Chenyang called out to her. "If you leave now, don't ever come back."
Li Yanhong paused, turned around, and said, "Brother, are you cutting ties with me? All for her?"
"It's not for anyone else, you just went too far," Li Chenyang said.
"I've helped you a lot since you were little. But what have you done? You've always repaid kindness with enmity."
I thought you'd changed your ways since you came for Chinese New Year, but I never expected this...
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