Chapter 250 Hong Bin can still be managed
Zhu Xiuyu rents the kitchen of the small restaurant to cook breakfast every day, and also uses the backyard of the small restaurant to store the cart.
It was a hot day, so she couldn't make too many buns. After selling them all in the morning, she stopped making them. Then, in the afternoon, when there were no customers, she would go to the small restaurant to make some sour plum soup, orange juice, and soda to sell on the street, usually returning before dinner.
Since Hongbin had already gone out with his mother, he decided to do business with her for a day.
The two sat in the shade of a tree selling drinks.
"Mom, it's too hot. We can't do it in the middle of the day. It's not worth it if we get heatstroke."
"Fortunately, we can make money by selling drinks when it's hot!" Zhu Xiu Yu fanned her son with a palm-leaf fan.
"Then put it under a tree, not in the bright sun."
"Mom knows, don't worry."
Zhu Xiuyu hesitated for a long time, and finally said to Hongbin:
"Son, don't tell your dad about what we did to Aunt Huang today."
Hongbin nodded.
"Can you choose the right one from the two options given to you by your Aunt Huang?"
Hongbin was a little unsure and shook his head.
"Then Mom will give you money tomorrow. Buy a big watermelon and go find your class teacher. Ask him to help you choose between these two options. Then report it after you've made up your mind." Zhu Xiu Yu suggested.
"Okay, Mom. But we have to keep it a secret from Dad. What if he wants to help me sign up or accompany me to sign up? What should we do?"
Zhu Xiuyu bit her lip and thought for a while.
"I'll tell him. You can go by yourself then. Don't worry," Zhu Xiuyu said, holding Hongbin's hand. "Son, you must stay calm. Nothing is more important than your future. Remember, don't even tell Pengfei about this."
"Okay, I understand."
"It's not that I don't trust Pengfei, it's just that he's still young and I'm afraid he'll let something slip," Zhu Xiu Yu explained.
"Mom, I understand."
Hongbin knew that his mother did not intend to discuss this matter with his father before he applied for admission, but wanted him to apply directly according to the plan given by Aunt Huang. As long as the notification letter came, it would be a foregone conclusion, and there would be no point in his father objecting.
Of course, I’m afraid my father will be very angry.
"Don't worry about your dad and me. We're not afraid. Besides, if you get into a better school, he will be proud too. Don't be afraid." Zhu Xiu Yu knew what her son was worried about.
Once he goes to college in another province, and the couple quarrels or even fights, there will be no one here to protect his mother.
But he knew that in his mother's heart, his going to a better university was more important than anything else, so he had no choice but to do this.
On a summer afternoon, Zhu Xiuyu watched her son press her down on a small stool while he went to serve customers, move soda, collect money, and give change, and her heart was filled with happiness.
She finally earned a good future for her son.
It's all worth it.
When Zhuang Chaoying returned home from the garment factory, Zhu Xiuyu and Hongbin had just arrived home.
When Zhuang Chaoying woke up early in the morning and found that both mother and son had gone out, she knew that Hongbin had gone to accompany Zhu Xiuyu to set up a stall.
"It's time to go and help. Your mother works hard." Zhuang Chaoying agreed.
"Don't blame the kid. He asked me many times, but I didn't let him go. Today I couldn't persuade him, so I took him with me." Zhu Xiu Yu explained with a smile.
"You! You are just too spoiled. Only those who endure hardships can become successful people." Zhuang Chaoying taught him a lesson.
"Chaoying, you are right. When you go to college, you will have to do everything by yourself, and we can't follow you anymore." Zhu Xiu Yu quickly took over.
"Mom and Dad, let me wash the clothes every day, and I will also learn to cook with Pengfei." Hongbin said proactively.
"Brother Bin, I think it's okay. Let's prepare dinner today. The weather is too hot. After the mung bean soup is cooked, we will make some bean sprout cold noodles in the evening. Uncle and aunt, do you think it's okay?" Pengfei took over.
Zhu Xiuyu looked at Zhuang Chaoying.
"All is fine." Zhuang Chaoying made the decision.
"Okay."
The two brothers went into the kitchen to tinker with it.
Pengfei did not return to Guizhou during the summer vacation.
It's his own decision.
After hearing Tuanan say that he would not come back to live before going to college, Pengfei made this decision. He would look after the room for his brother Tuanan.
Zhuang Hualin also agreed. It would cost money to go back and forth, it would not be easy to find an adult to take care of him, and Pengfei would not be able to study.
After dinner in the evening, everyone sat together to discuss Hongbin's wishes.
Pengfei didn't understand, but he sat aside and listened.
He found that the notebook that Tunan had sent had been stacked up and pressed under the book by Zhuang Chaoying.
Pengfei looked at Hongbin, then at Zhu Xiuyu, and then at Zhuang Chaoying.
Hongbin is much more honest than him and can't hide anything. His calmness and relaxation make Pengfei suspicious.
Zhu Xiu Yu knew better than anyone that applying for college was such a big deal, and she knew that her brother Tuanan had sent important information over, but now her uncle had no intention of using it, yet she didn't even mention it.
So, Pengfei roughly guessed where the two people went during the day.
Finally, after discussion, Zhuang Chaoying chose mechanical engineering majors for Hongbin from local and surrounding colleges and universities.
"Boys are more suitable for mechanical fields. Every state-owned factory needs them, and there will be a wide range of factories to choose from." Zhuang Chaoying said confidently.
"We don't understand either. We'll just listen to you," Zhu Xiuyu quickly replied, nudging Hongbin again. "Hongbin, what do you think?"
"Oh, I'll listen to Dad." Hongbin didn't know when it started, but this "Dad" had become so natural to him.
Zhuang Chaoying finally felt relieved after seeing the performance of the two. Even if he couldn't control Tunan, he could still control Hongbin!
That's how it was settled.
Next, Zhuang Chaoying thought of another headache and sighed.
"What's wrong?" Zhu Xiuyu asked.
"Well, I've accepted these students for classes, but I don't know where to hold them. There's definitely not enough space at home, and if they go out in the yard, it'll be too hot and they'll get heatstroke and headaches!" Zhuang Chaoying rubbed his forehead.
"Yes! We also need to buy tables and chairs." said Zhu Xiu Yu.
"I do have a way to get tables and chairs. The school has some unwanted ones. I can borrow a few sets and repair them and use them. It's just that there's space..." Zhuang Chaoying glanced at the room.
Sweep it all away at a glance, or if all else fails, stuff it into the house.
If it gets a little hotter, I have to turn on the fan, and the electricity bill will be huge.
Pengfei was smart. He suggested putting the tables and chairs on the wide steps outside the bathroom. It was quite shady there and it wouldn't be too hot even with the breeze. During the day, except for a few children, the adults in the alley were at work and no one was doing laundry or taking a bath, so it wouldn't be a problem.
At that time, everyone will line up on the steps like in school, and Zhuang Chaoying can give lectures in front of the faucet.
The downside is that it's a bit close to the toilet and the smell is a bit strong.
But no matter what, it's better than a bunch of people huddled in the house.
The four of them left the house and went to the bathroom to check it out. Pengfei and Hongbin took the tape measure used by Tunan to measure the steps and confirmed that they could accommodate tables and chairs.
"Pengfei's idea is good. I will now go to discuss the situation with several other companies, and they need their consent." Zhuang Chaoying was very happy.
No one had any objections because the neighbor's child, Sun Weihua, was also among the students.
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