But the main thing now is to maintain our position.
"Okay, for Zhicheng, I'll only study for one day. If I can't finish it in one day, I won't study anymore."
Li Jing'er pouted and acted coquettishly, and her gentle and sticky tone made Lu Zhicheng unable to get angry.
Lu Zhicheng lowered his raised eyebrows and said casually, "Okay, okay, Jing'er is the best."
When Lu Ma saw that Qian Bao was saved, she didn't say anything like "a vixen" or something like that.
Lu Zhicheng added: "And Jing'er, I've been demoted and my salary is not as good as before. In addition, most of the money I got from my divorce with Pei An'an was taken away. This house is the only pre-marital property I have left, so I saved it."
Li Jing'er sensed something was wrong.
Lu Zhicheng didn't notice Li Jing'er's strange expression. After all, he cared about himself the most, so he continued to speak according to his own ideas.
"Jing'er, you should also find a job and stand by me."
Li Jing'er smiled awkwardly: "Zhicheng, I'm looking for one. How can I let you support the family alone? But you asked me to find a job and learn to cook. I can't be split in two."
She curled her lips, looking a little aggrieved.
Lu Zhicheng said helplessly: "Jing'er, I know it's not easy for you, but what woman doesn't cook? Just find a job to get by. When I get promoted, I will definitely let you come back to be my assistant."
Li Jing'er had heard enough of the big cake and said perfunctorily: "I understand, Zhicheng. I will work hard."
He started urging her to devote herself before even marrying her.
Only a fool would be fooled.
Unexpectedly, the next day, Li Jing'er was still lying in bed when she was dragged out.
Her eyes were hazy, she had long forgotten what happened yesterday and hadn't realized what was happening.
"Jing'er, have you forgotten? You're learning to cook with mom today. Zhicheng goes to work at 8 o'clock, so we have to start preparing at 6:30."
Li Jing'er's sleepiness was scared away: "Are you crazy? Getting up at half past six?!"
She had never gotten up after 9 a.m. since she was fired, and today she had to get up so early for a man's work?!
Lu Ma patted her and said, "What are you talking about? Are you crazy? This is how it should be."
She just couldn't stand the way this young woman enjoyed life, and at this moment she was very satisfied with her torture.
"Mom, please don't, let me sleep a little longer."
Li Jing'er had never experienced such a thing and didn't know what to do for a moment.
Lu Ma was firm: "No, Zhicheng is the only one earning money to support the family. You have to think about him."
Li Jing'er felt dizzy and had no choice but to follow Lu Ma into the kitchen.
“This dish isn’t even cleaned!”
"Why is the meat cut into such big pieces? It won't be cooked through like this."
"If you put too much water in, it will be a waste of gas if you boil it later."
Li Jing'er was in a hurry. She had never cooked a proper meal and had to get up early in the morning. In the end, most of the work was done by Lu Ma. Then she brushed her teeth, ate, and went back to her room to take a nap.
Lu Ma grabbed her and said, "Let's go buy some groceries."
Li Jing'er was shocked: "What?"
Lu Ma explained, "Breakfast is ready. Zhicheng will get up and eat soon. If you don't buy groceries now, they'll be gone later and they won't be fresh."
Li Jing'er felt like the sky was falling.
"Mom, I'm really sleepy. Why don't you go buy it and I'll make lunch?"
She was so sleepy that she lost her temper.
Mother Lu shook her head: "You help me carry the basket of vegetables, and I will bargain for the price. You just follow and learn from me."
Li Jing'er felt a little dizzy: "Okay, Mom, I'll follow you."
Along the way, Li Jing'er almost fell down the stairs. Finally, she came to her senses a little after the verbal battle between Lu Ma and the vegetable vendor. After the whole round, her vegetable basket became much heavier, and she didn't learn any bargaining skills.
If she was interested in these things, how could she hook up with Lu Zhicheng!
When she got home, Lu Zhicheng had already gone to work. Li Jing'er felt so helpless for the first time.
"Mom, what's next?"
Seeing that Li Jing'er behaved much more obediently than in the morning, Lu Ma was no longer so resistant and showed a satisfied expression.
"Wash the vegetables and make the bone soup. It'll take several hours. Just watch over here. I'm going out for a while."
Li Jing'er asked, "Mom, where are you going?"
Mother Lu waved her hand and said, "I've been cooking these past few days. You're still asking questions when I'm out. Go check the pot and be careful not to let the fire go out."
Lu Ma walked very fast, and Li Jing'er had no time to stop her. She could only watch Lu Ma's back as she walked away.
Steam was boiling in the pot, and the faint aroma of meat kept Li Jing'er awake, but she couldn't fall asleep yet.
Li Jing'er couldn't help but wonder if she had been busy for so long just to stay in the kitchen like Pei An'an?
"No, no, I can't become like that. I don't want to spend the rest of my life doing these meaningless things. I have to find a way out..."
Li Jing'er bit her lip, her mind racing.
In stark contrast to the atmosphere at the Lu family's, Pei Qinghuan was busy adding new products to the store.
Orders have increased in recent days, and she and her sister invested in the store again after making some money. In addition, the new store is holding promotions, so the actual profit is not much.
Although busy, Pei Anan was very happy. She had never thought that she could make money with her own abilities and truly support herself.
"Ah, sister, the child kicked me!"
Pei Anan screamed.
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