Chapter 21 Son is dating
After finishing her work at the oil pressing shop, Zhao Fengxiu gave Liu Shiping a little over three yuan to buy some food with minced meat, saying that he should treat himself well now that he had the money.
Zhao Fengxiu went inside and counted the household expenses handed over by her four sons and one daughter: 30 + 20 * 3 + 15 = 105 yuan, more than a hundred yuan!
It's a considerable sum, and with the eldest daughter Liu Jianxin's share, it's even more.
Zhao Fengxiu put the box away and hid it, feeling a mix of emotions.
What kind of life did I lead in my past life? I spoiled and indulged my children so much, and in the end, I toiled my whole life but got nothing in return.
Now, it feels so easy to be selfish and take money without caring about your children. It's completely different now. Having money in your hands gives you peace of mind!
I'll stop caring about what I do; I'll only have more and more money in my hands in the future.
In this world, people only feel at ease when they have money in their own hands. If they hand it over to their children, it's like throwing a stone into the sea—it disappears without a trace!
She thinks all parents are selfless, but she doesn't want to be selfless in this life.
With money in hand, she wasn't worried about not having filial children; Zhao Fengxiu was only planning for herself in this life!
That evening, there was a rare sight of minced meat on the table, and there was an extra dish compared to the usual four dishes, which surprised the children.
Liu Jianguo borrowed money from a colleague, but he wasn't happy about it. He said to Liu Shiping with some resentment, "Dad, what do you think Mom is going to do with so much money? You can't take it with you when you die, so it'll all end up being left to her children sooner or later."
Zhao Fengxiu realized the voice was directed at her and angrily retorted, "What's it to you! Why do you care what I do? How much I take is my own business! I may not spend it, but I can't live without it!"
If I gave it to you unfilial children, would I ever have a good life? If I don't rely on you now, how can I expect anything in the future? I can't even eat in peace, all I do is spew nonsense!
The thought of Zhao Fengxiu scolding them again made Liu Jianguo and the others not want to say a word, lest they invite a scolding.
After dinner.
When Liu Jianxin returned, her face was filled with undisguised joy. She also brought two pieces of pastry and placed them on the table for Lin Jingyi's three children, making them dance with delight.
Zhao Fengxiu could tell she was happy, so she quickly asked, "What happened?"
Liu Jianxin excitedly pulled Zhao Fengxiu over and said, "Mom! It's all thanks to you, Mom! You had my brother put up the posters, and with the reactions from the public these past two days, the Chen family moved out this evening! I heard it from people on the way here."
The Chen family is no longer in Taihe Town. They...they've finally left.
As he spoke, Liu Jianxin felt inexplicably sad and couldn't help but shed tears.
Zhao Fengxiu quickly wiped away her tears, "This is a good thing, a good thing! It's good that they're gone. You can work with peace of mind now. Don't worry, your parents are here. They won't come back easily. There's no place for them here."
They might have moved their entire family to the county town to seek refuge with the Wang family. The ensuing struggle between the Chen and Wang families is no longer something the Liu family should concern themselves with. Ultimately, the Chen family will not be able to withstand the public opinion and rumors circulating here.
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Early in the morning, Zhao Fengxiu did not make breakfast, but directly asked Liu Shiping to make it. She was very happy with the household expenses that had just been handed over, so she let them have a meal.
Just after they finished eating, Liu Jianbang came over and chuckled, "Mom and Dad, look, we've paid the household bills, shouldn't you give me some money to make friends? I made an appointment with Jenny Lan today, she wants to see me, and I need to spend some money to go on a date with her."
If it goes really well, our family will benefit too, right?
Before Liu Shiping could say anything, Zhao Fengxiu immediately retorted, "What benefit are you talking about? What bullshit benefit! Can you even marry her? Do you expect us to help you marry her? You'll only be able to marry into her family."
"If you marry into our family and then run away, what benefits will you get? Our family can't afford a girl like that. Your marriage is none of our business. What nonsense are you spouting?"
The conversation left Liu Jianbang speechless, but he also grumbled, "He really has no eye for investment. Oh well, I'll figure it out myself."
Liu Jianbang happily went out the door.
Liu Shiping couldn't help but say, "It's a good thing that our son is dating, why don't we give him some money?"
Zhao Fengxiu said irritably, "He wants the household expenses he just collected back? What kind of good deal is that? Isn't that just a waste of money? I think you're getting senile? Investing in him and raising him is not as good as raising Wangcai at the door. This char siu boy only takes and never returns!"
Don't count on him. Having your own money in your own hands is the most important thing.
Seeing this, Liu Shiping didn't know what to say.
Liu Jianmei also came to ask for money, saying that the senior teacher introduced by the small class teacher last time had a high enrollment fee, but this time she would definitely be able to learn successfully.
Zhao Fengxiu knew that if she received a little money from her children, they would demand dozens of times the amount back. She directly rebuked Liu Jianmei, saying, "What are you reporting? Don't think that just because you borrowed money from your older sister to pay for household expenses, you won't have to pay next month."
Why do you always want to study art? Is this something our family can afford to support? Don't you even know if you have the talent? You're no good at studying, all you do is enroll in this and that!
"You were too lazy to attend the small classes we signed up for before, and now there aren't any left! You should go to work and support yourself first. I'm really tired of talking to you; you don't have the skills, so why are you messing around?"
Zhao Fengxiu didn't give Liu Jianmei a friendly look either. What future could a love-struck girl like Liu Jianmei, who was easily swayed by Lin Jingyi, possibly have?
Before long, the scumbag who persecuted Liu Jianmei will appear. Thinking of this, Zhao Fengxiu rolled her eyes.
Investing in these ungrateful children is less useful than having Wangcai lying at her feet!
Seeing that his third brother and Jianmei couldn't get the money, Liu Jiancheng, who was standing nearby, thought of something and came over and said, "Mom, my situation is different from theirs. I spend less. My third brother is dating someone he can't afford to marry at all, and Jianmei is a big spender, and we don't know anything about her. But I'm different!"
When are we going to the Li family to propose marriage? Mengfei is so anxious! Can I get a few dollars to appease her? Otherwise, how am I supposed to get a wife?
Zhao Fengxiu said, "How are you any different? Aren't you all just asking for money? You're even more outrageous than them! Trying to catch a big fish with a small hook!"
"You just paid the money and now you want more? Do you think I'm senile? What's with this 'propose marriage' to the Li family? I haven't even thought this through yet, why would I go and do something like this?"
Liu Jianbang said with a headache, "We're the groom! If we don't do something, what will the Li family think of us? Are we going to end up like the Chen family, ruining their daughter?"
Zhao Fengxiu angrily retorted, "What do you mean by 'waste'? Did I tell you to 'waste'? Look at our family, and look at the Li family! They're asking for an exorbitant amount! Even your eldest sister, who's so beautiful, only gets 100 yuan as a bride price, maybe four or five hundred at most."
Her Li family is something else! They're asking for a dowry of two thousand! With their family background and circumstances, is she more precious than your older sister? What are you thinking?
You're so eager to marry into this family, why don't you just marry into their family yourself? That way I won't have to spend money to help you marry a girl from such a family. My money doesn't grow on trees!
What can we expect from someone like you who just lazes around? You have no money, but you've got a shovel, of course!
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