Chapter 226 We'll Move In and Live With You
Hongbin returned home and told Zhu Xiuyu about the test paper.
Zhu Xiuyu was as surprised as Hongbin.
She wiped her hands on the towel and took the small stack of papers that Hongbin handed her and looked at it.
There were neat and beautiful handwriting on it, and the mathematical figures that she couldn't understand were drawn neatly, as if they were carved.
It can be seen that Hongbin's copy was a copy.
"Do it well." Zhu Xiu Yu handed the paper back to her son, feeling uneasy.
She went to the kitchen for a while, then walked over to her son's table and said, "From now on, Aunt Huang is your teacher. When they come back, you have to go and pay your New Year's greetings."
"I know. I have an appointment with Brother Tunan." Hong Bin answered without raising his head.
During dinner, the three of them were very quiet and not awkward at all.
Zhuang Chaoying finished his meal, put down his chopsticks and said, "We didn't have New Year's Eve dinner at my parents' house last year, so we have to eat there today. Let's buy some food and go there early on the 30th."
"Okay." Zhu Xiu Yu did not object this time. After all, there was important business to be done.
"Don't mention the fact that you lost your job. Don't make a fuss about it during the New Year." Zhuang Chaoying instructed again.
"Okay." Zhu Xiuyu replied.
On the 29th day, the family of three returned to the farm with meat, vegetables and cakes.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhuang were not in a good mood at all.
Zhu Xiu Yu didn't say anything. She took some food and went into the kitchen to cook. She also called Hong Bin into the kitchen.
She didn't want her son to serve these two old men.
Zhuang Chaoying tried to find a topic and asked, "Mom, have you been to see Ganmei?"
"Well, you are unreliable. I had to pay someone to look after your father for a day, so I had time to go." Zhuang's mother replied coldly.
"Look, you're saying this again. I'm busy! I'll pay for your invitation, okay?" Zhuang Chaoying knew he was in the wrong, but he was willing to pay.
"You are busy, a very busy man! The dean of studies! An excellent teacher!" Zhuang's mother said sarcastically.
Zhuang Chaoying ignored her and asked again, "How is Gan Mei? Has he reformed well? I heard that they all have the opportunity to have their sentences reduced."
Speaking of Zhuang Ganmei, her mother began to wipe away tears: "I saw him this year. He looked like an old man, dark and thin. He was nothing like you who are white and plump and have such a good life."
"It's not like you're going to enjoy yourself. It's normal to be a little darker and thinner. Just take good care of yourself when you come out. By the way, Mom, the debt is paid, right?"
"I just have something to discuss with you." Zhuang's mother avoided the topic of "account".
"you say."
"This house has been unrented for so many years, and many people want to rent it out as a whole. Now Tunan has moved in with Huang Ling, so I want to move in with your dad so that we can rent out the house and earn some income."
Zhuang's mother said it easily, but Zhuang Chaoying was shocked and looked at Zhuang's father and mother in surprise.
"Why are you looking at me like that? I didn't say we're moving tomorrow! I know Hongbin is graduating and needs to focus on his studies. We're not moving his room, so we can just room with Pengfei!"
Zhuang's mother had been thinking about it for a long time and had a good idea.
"We'll squeeze in together first. When Hongbin goes to college, your dad and I will move into Hongbin's room. They only come back during the winter and summer vacations anyway."
Zhuang Chaoying's head buzzed: "No, Mom, how can we squeeze in three children during the winter and summer vacations?"
"How can there be three? Do you think Tunan will go back? He has a good life, but he is not stupid. Besides, it was Huang Ling who wanted to take him away. She wants to send him back. We don't need a big room. We can live in Hongbin's room. When Hongbin comes back for vacation, he can live with Pengfei."
Just as Zhuang Chaoying was about to reply, he saw Zhu Xiuyu standing at the door with her fists clenched.
"Mom, sure!"
Zhu Xiuyu suddenly smiled gently.
For some reason, Zhuang Chaoying felt a little scared.
Mother Zhuang turned to look at Zhu Xiuyu and patted Zhuang Chaoying:
"You don't need to agree to this matter. My son is the head of the family, and he has the final say."
"Yes, Chaoying is so filial that he will definitely agree. However, there is one thing we haven't told you yet. I think I should tell you before you move in." Zhu Xiu Yu sat down opposite the two of them.
"What's the matter?" Zhuang's mother looked determined to get what she wanted.
"The cotton mill is laying off temporary workers. I was laid off not long ago. From now on, Hongbin and I will rely on the head of our family." Zhu Xiu Yu looked at Zhuang Chaoying.
Zhuang Chaoying frowned. He had clearly told her not to mention it, but she insisted on bringing it up. So he waved his hand and said,
"Xiuyu, go cook! I'll talk to Mom about this."
"No, I'm done," Zhu Xiuyu changed her posture and continued, "But I thought about it again. Chaoying's money is definitely not enough to support our whole family. Renting out this house can supplement our income a little, but it's only a few dozen yuan a year, which is obviously not enough..."
"What do you want to say!" Zhuang's mother glared, and Zhuang's father yelled in cooperation.
"Mom, you've been squeezing Chaoying's money to pay off your debts, and saving your own salary to leave for Ganmei. I know, and I have no objection, but Ganmei still has so many years to go before she comes out. How about you lend me this money to start a small business? When I make money, I'll pay you back with interest."
Zhuang's mother looked at her in surprise.
"Don't worry, just move in with us. I'm planning to open a snack stand and sell breakfast. I heard it's very profitable. So, when you get there, you can get up around three or four in the morning to help me. By the time I'm ready to open the stall at six, Dad will be almost up by then, so you can take care of him. There won't be any conflicts in our schedules. You can catch up on your sleep during the day if you have nothing to do."
Hearing this, Zhuang's mother was even more surprised. She said angrily:
"You're dreaming! I'm so old, and I still have to help you with things!"
"Mom, look at what you said. Isn't this all for our family, for Chaoying? I'm not afraid of hard work. If I do a little more, Chaoying will have an easier time. Don't you think that since you like Chaoying so much, you must be willing to help!"
Zhuang Chaoying understood every word he said, but perhaps he was too shocked to say a word.
"Don't worry, this business is a sure win. Maybe in a year or two I can pay you back the money I lent you. Even if I lose money, I still have Chaoying's salary! If I really lose money, Chaoying will slowly help me pay it back. He won't run away, right?"
After Zhu Xiuyu finished speaking, she walked over to Zhuang Chaoying and gently took his arm.
Seeing that they were still digesting what she had said, Zhu Xiuyu waited a moment, then asked:
“What do you think of my proposal?”
Zhuang's mother was such a shrewd person that she knew what Zhu Xiuyu meant:
If you want her to serve you, you have to give her all your money, including the rent from the house.
If they insist on moving in without paying, she will torture them to death.
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