Chapter 328 Spend money on things you like
As we were chatting, Hongbin came.
He had taken off his coat and was wearing only a sweater, over which he wore a worn-out overalls.
Seeing him coming, Zhu Xiu Yu hurriedly handed him a cup of water.
"Auntie Huang, Mom."
Hongbin called two people, took the cup of water and drank most of it.
Huang Ling saw him sweating and asked, "Why did you become a porter when I asked you to fix the exhaust fan?"
"I have repaired the exhaust fan in the warehouse, and I have also checked several other places. It would be dangerous if the ventilation is not good. Then I helped unload the goods after seeing that everything was fine. Don't worry, auntie, I have plenty of energy." Hongbin touched his head.
Huang Ling brushed the dust off his hair and said, "You're wasting your talent."
Zhu Xiuyu quickly replied, "A Ling, it's okay, just consider it as exercise."
"Hongbin, after the New Year, if you are not afraid of hard work, you can go to the home appliance factory in town to help. It is your specialty and they are really busy there, so your salary will be calculated based on the apprentice's daily wage." Huang Ling suggested.
"Really? I've wanted to tell you this for a long time, but my mom didn't let me because she was afraid of bothering you. Aunt Huang, I don't want a salary, I just want to learn something." Hongbin was very happy.
"What's there to be ashamed of? He's our own child," Huang Ling said to Zhu Xiu Yu.
"I'm worried that Hongbin has only been in college for a year and a half, and I don't know how he's doing. If he goes there, it will delay important things," Zhu Xiu Yu explained.
"Look, Hongbin fixed the exhaust fan in no time. Otherwise, I would have to wait for Xiaoye to come. You have to believe in his ability."
"As long as you agree, don't give him any money." Zhu Xiu Yu was very happy.
"Then others won't scold me! They say I caught these kids and took advantage of them, so I should give them what they deserve. Just don't feel sorry for them suffering."
"I don't feel sorry for him no matter how much hardship he has to endure in learning skills. Besides, this is such a great opportunity! Others pay money and want to learn but can't even get it." Zhu Xiu Yu answered firmly.
Anyway, Hongbin had to wait for Zhu Xiuyu to close her stall. After Huang Ling had selected the New Year's goods, he helped pack them and put them in the small truck driven by Chen Wenfu to be sent back to his aunt's house in town.
He was busy and sweating, but he was still happy.
Huang Ling and Zhu Xiuyu were watching happily on the side. Suddenly, Huang Ling asked Zhu Xiuyu:
"Tunan already has a girlfriend, but look at our Hongbin, he's handsome and has a good personality, but he doesn't have a girlfriend."
"I don't know! I don't know how to ask."
"I'll go ask."
"Okay, go and ask. Hongbin definitely can't hide it from you." Zhu Xiu Yu nodded.
Hongbin turned around and saw the two of them leaning over to look at him and giggle. He felt something was wrong, as if they were laughing at him, so he wiped his face and smoothed his hair a few times.
After Zhu Xiu Yu sold all her things, they went home together.
Zhuang Chaoying works at home. He was the best in the children's school, but after being transferred to No. 10 Middle School, he was not the best, so he was under a lot of pressure.
He also stopped tutoring students.
None of the students he taught in this year's college entrance examination were admitted to university, not even junior college. Some students chose to repeat the year and of course did not want him to tutor them. Some entered the workforce and no longer needed his tutoring.
Zhuang Chaoying didn't have the face or the courage to accept more students, and he lost another source of income.
Seeing the two people coming back, he stood up.
After Hongbin helped Xiuyu move all the food boxes out of the car, he spread a piece of oilcloth on the car and prepared to drag the coal briquettes.
"Hongbin, have you run out of coal briquettes? Let me go!" said Zhuang Chaoying.
"Dad, it's okay, I'll go." Hongbin said and pushed the cart out so that he could buy more at one time.
Zhuang Chaoying turned around and saw Zhu Xiuyu looking at him coldly:
"Mr. Zhuang worked so hard at home all day that he didn't even go to the toilet. Otherwise, how could he not know that the coal briquettes were almost used up?"
"No, I really didn't notice it. I'll pay attention next time." Zhuang Chaoying felt embarrassed and said hurriedly.
"No, I don't want to trouble you. I can drag it myself." After saying that, Zhu Xiu Yu went back to the kitchen to cook.
Zhuang Chaoying chased into the kitchen.
"Xiuyu, what should we buy for the New Year..."
"Twenty-five dollars a month doesn't include the money for helping Teacher Zhuang prepare New Year's goods."
"I'll give you my salary and bonus, you can do whatever you want."
"I didn't take your salary or bonus. I've been tired for a year. I want to have a good rest during the New Year holidays and spend some time with Hongbin. I won't take any other work during the New Year." Zhu Xiu Yu refused.
Zhuang Chaoying was a little confused, and after thinking for a while, he replied:
"Then...you tell me, I'll prepare."
The water in the pot boiled, and the steam floated into the air, making Zhu Xiu Yu's face unclear.
"I don't need your help. Hongbin and I can handle it. As for what you want to prepare when you return to the banker, I don't care. You don't need to ask me. Even if you buy half a pig, it's none of my business.
Oh, and please withdraw more money! Your parents have to pay tribute several times during the Chinese New Year, and this year will be no exception. A filial son like Teacher Zhuang will definitely help."
Zhuang Chaoying finally understood, and he confirmed:
"You're planning on... not going home with me for the New Year"
"Of course! Didn't we agree that you take care of your family's affairs and I take care of ours? I can't take charge of such a big thing as your family's New Year's celebration." Zhu Xiu Yu looked frank.
"No... this is not good..."
"I think this is great. Other families celebrate the New Year happily, but I haven't heard a single good word from you. You either cry or curse. I'm not sick, so why should I suffer in your house? Besides, I know you are filial, so why don't you go home and spend the New Year with them? I'm not stopping you.
I grew up without parents and don't know how to be filial to my elders, so I won't go, so as not to upset them. If one is upset and the other is paralyzed, that would be bad. I'm afraid Teacher Zhuang won't be able to work anymore. I have to be filial to him by his bedside."
Zhuang Chaoying frowned and pleaded, "Xiuyu, there's no reason for a family to spend the New Year apart..."
"Teacher Zhuang, do you think we're family? I think you're afraid people will laugh at you for not being able to manage a household or even a wife! More importantly, you want me to work, right? Sorry, I'd do it for more money, but I don't want to work this New Year. I just want to rest."
Zhu Xiuyu's tone was firm, as if there was no room for negotiation.
Zhuang Chaoying gritted his teeth and said, "Then I'll do it. Okay? Just lie down and rest when you get there."
"Why don't I just rest at home instead of going there and listening to people gossiping and making me feel upset?"
"Xiuyu..."
"Teacher Zhuang, please stop talking. There's no way I'm going."
Seeing that she had made up her mind, Zhuang Chaoying stopped talking.
After a while, he returned to the room, took out a hundred yuan and put it on the stove.
"Take this money and buy Hongbin and you new clothes for the New Year. I'm afraid you won't like what I bought."
"No, I have the money myself. If you give this money to your parents, they'll be happy and spread the word about your glorious deeds. Money should be spent on things you like and care about, right, Teacher Zhuang?"
Teacher Zhuang understood what she meant, so he turned around and left the kitchen silently.
This year, the two of them have rarely spoken to each other.
Apart from Pengfei, the two of them had nothing else to discuss together and they just took care of themselves.
Pengfei returned to Guizhou for the New Year, and the two of them had even less to talk about.
I've talked a lot today, but it would be better if I didn't say anything.
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