Chapter 292 Making Arrangements for Pengfei
"Aren't you going to fulfill your filial duties anyway? You can live there on the 28th or 29th of the year, and come back after my aunt passes away. Aren't you afraid of being beaten? If you live with the banker, you won't be beaten."
Zhu Xiu Yu thought about the two children next door, took a deep breath and spoke in a calm voice.
"What nonsense is this? One family has to spend the New Year in two different places. What do you expect others to say?" Zhuang Chaoying didn't look at her and just refused.
"What are you afraid of what others say about your family? Apart from your decent job, do you have anything else decent to tell others?" Zhu Xiu said bluntly.
"Zhu Xiuyu, you!" Zhuang Chaoying was very angry when he heard this.
"You are a person without any sense of responsibility. I have finally seen through it. In the past, when there was something at home that needed you to do, you pushed Aling out. She did it and did it well, so you thought it was your fault.
It's the same now. When there's something going on at home, you discuss it with me first. Others think you take me seriously, but in fact, you just want me to get ahead of you and help you deal with the problems.
If I don't do it well, that's my fault. If I do it well, that's your credit. But when you really have to take on the responsibility, you're completely incompetent."
"No! When did I..." Zhuang Chaoying never realized it.
"You know whether you know or not. If that's what you want, then fine. You don't have to discuss your family matters with me in the future. You can handle them yourself. I won't interfere at all. You don't need to help me with my affairs, including this one." Zhu Xiu Yu sighed.
"Xiuyu!"
Zhu Xiu Yu didn't wait for him to say anything else and went to cook meat porridge.
After cooking the porridge, she asked Hongbin to go to the hospital to deliver food to her aunt.
Business has to be done. These are the most profitable days, so she started preparing food for the next day.
"Aunt, let's do this. You prepare the dishes tonight and I will help you sell them tomorrow. I know the prices and I know how to use the scale. It's okay for Brother Bin to deliver the meal, but I'm afraid it will be inconvenient for anything else." Pengfei whispered.
"Oh, I'll bring my books with me. If no one buys anything, I'll study. It won't delay me." Pengfei added.
Zhu Xiu Yu looked at Pengfei and finally understood what Huang Ling meant, "Pengfei, you were definitely not raised in vain."
"Pengfei, thank you. It's not necessary. I'll let your brother Hongbin go. But I still need your help with something." Zhu Xiu Yu pulled him into the house and closed the kitchen door.
After a while, Pengfei went out and went to find Uncle Qian who drove a long-distance bus at the bus station. He soon completed the task and came back.
During dinner, Zhuang Chaoying saw Pengfei in the kitchen talking in a low voice with Zhu Xiuyu and Hongbin. She thought the two children were helping out and did not ask any questions.
"You can change buses at the place and time I told you, there's absolutely no problem. I asked Uncle Qian to call all the bus stations to confirm. But just in case, you should bring some extra food and clothes so you don't get hungry or cold.
Also, remember Uncle Qian's phone number. He's on duty during the New Year holiday. If you really can't leave, find a place and call me or him. We'll help you figure out how to get there."
Pengfei gave instructions to Zhu Xiuyu and Hongbin like a little adult.
"Remember." They both nodded at the same time.
Zhu Xiuyu said to Pengfei:
"Child, I know I can't let you go back to live at the Zhuang family's house, so I went to see your Aunt Huang today. You can stay at her house for the next few days, and when we come back, I'll ask Hongbin to pick you up."
Pengfei was stunned.
He had originally prepared to go to Zhuang's house with Zhuang Chaoying to celebrate the New Year, and they would definitely stay either at Zhuang's house or in this house for the remaining days. Unexpectedly, Zhu Xiu Yu had already made other arrangements.
Seeing him staring blankly, Zhu Xiuyu knew his worry and continued:
"Don't worry, your Aunt Huang will treat you the same way she treated Dongzhe. Also, I've already paid for your food, so you can live here without worry."
Pengfei nodded.
"You don't have to worry about your uncle. It's not like he can't cook or wash clothes. Besides, I won't be gone for two days. Don't tell him yet. I'll talk to him before I leave, so we don't have to quarrel over these things." Zhu Xiu Yu thought for a while and then gave further instructions.
"Okay." Pengfei nodded heavily.
In fact, Zhu Xiuyu never thought about telling Zhuang Chaoying from the beginning to the end.
The three of them quietly began to prepare for the trip.
Everything was normal during the past two days. Zhuang Chaoying thought that Zhu Xiuyu had given up the idea of inviting her aunt to spend the New Year with her because of his opposition, and he was secretly delighted.
On the evening of the 27th, Zhu Xiu Yu packed up her things, but he didn't react. He thought she was just tidying up the house normally, and he didn't even ask.
On the 28th, Zhuang Chaoying was woken up by three people early in the morning. He saw them packing up. Zhu Xiuyu had not cooked any food in the morning. Zhuang Chaoying then asked:
"Are you taking a break today? Didn't you say business is good these past two days? Doesn't that mean the whole year depends on these two days?"
"Rest." Zhu Xiu Yu replied.
"Oh, okay, let's take a rest! Why get up so early?" Zhuang Chaoying continued to sleep.
The three of them were busy in front of him for a while, and it was not until they brought the bags to the door that he felt something was wrong.
"Where are you going? Are we going to live with our parents?" Zhuang Chaoying asked.
Zhu Xiuyu did not answer him, but only said to Pengfei:
"Pengfei, your brother Tunan will be leaving in two days after the Chinese New Year. Your Aunt Huang wants you to go and keep him company. You must be obedient and don't make any trouble! That jar of pickled radish is for Aunt Huailan, take it with you. She's pregnant, so be careful and don't run around."
"I understand, aunt." Pengfei answered obediently.
Zhuang Chaoying didn't understand the question and asked blankly, "Why would he bring a few bags with him if he's staying alone for a few days? He can just come back and get whatever he needs."
Before Zhu Xiuyu could answer, Tuanan entered the yard.
Huang Ling asked Tuanan to pick her up.
Huang Ling knew that her uncle came to make trouble and her aunt was in the hospital.
Then when Zhu Xiuyu told her that she and Hongbin were going to take her aunt to find her eldest cousin and leave Zhuang Chaoying alone in Suzhou, she was not surprised.
"Oh." She just replied lightly.
Originally, there was no need to tell her about this. Since Zhu Xiuyu chose to tell her, she must have something to ask for, so she waited for Zhu Xiuyu to speak.
They have been seeing each other every day for the past six months, and Zhu Xiu Yu no longer beats around the bush in front of her.
"Aling, besides, I have one more thing to ask of you."
Huang Ling nodded.
"I want Pengfei to stay with Tunan for a few days."
Huang Ling was a little surprised. She had always wanted to push Pengfei to the banker, but now she was concerned about Pengfei.
Seeing Huang Ling's slightly puzzled expression, Zhu Xiuyu explained:
"I used to be... well, let's not talk about it anymore. I think you're right. Pengfei wasn't raised in vain. Now those two from the banker's shop are causing trouble from time to time. Recently, I heard they were running in and out, and I don't know what they were doing, so..."
"Okay." Huang Ling nodded before she finished speaking.
Zhu Xiuyu took out a few more red envelopes, two of which had different designs from the other one, and each one was not thin:
"These two are New Year's money for Tunan and Xiaoting, and this one is for Pengfei's food expenses. I know you don't need it, but I feel at ease only after giving it to Pengfei and me. Thanks to you, this stall will make money in the second half of the year."
Huang Ling accepted it and thanked him.
Huang Ling told Tuanan when she got home and asked him to pick up Pengfei early this morning.
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