Chapter 12 Am I a Brother-Supporting Demon?
Ji Huaizhi looked down at the money, a complicated expression in his eyes: "Of course, Shushu, I will always remember your parents' kindness."
Actually, the couple still had money, but they were used to saving.
However, the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Dong directly sent money really shocked the young couple.
Ji Huaizhi then fell silent again.
Dong Shuxiang noticed his mood and knew he was thinking about his parents, so she took his hand and changed the subject: "Have you finished typing today?"
"If you finish writing it, come with me to the bank to schedule a repayment appointment. Let's not force ourselves to suffer."
"good."
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Ji Huaizhi's novels are gaining popularity due to their novel themes.
All I do at home all day is write and cook for Dong Shuxiang.
Seeing him sitting in front of the computer all day, Dong Shuxiang was worried that he would develop tenosynovitis and frozen shoulder, so she would force him to go for a walk in the nearby park after meals.
Occasionally, when she overheard him talking about the day's data, she would offer him words of encouragement.
They were both quite surprised when the first payment came in.
Although it wasn't much, just a few thousand yuan, I was still very happy.
Moreover, according to Ji Huaizhi, there should be a pleasant surprise in next month's royalties.
Dong Shuxiang is also looking forward to it.
Seeing how hard he works, I wondered if I should buy him a gift to support him.
The two lived a simple and peaceful life, and Ji Huaizhi's unemployment did not cast a shadow over them.
On the contrary, their relationship got better and better.
Dong Shuxiang's colleagues often tease her, "You look great lately, like you're in love, you're beaming with happiness."
"Really?"
Another colleague, holding a coffee, chimed in: "Yeah, didn't you say your husband lost his job? Aren't you both upset about it?"
“I was a little anxious at first, but I’ve come to terms with it now.” Dong Shuxiang picked up a cup of hot water and said, “Anyway, we don’t have any children now, so we’re not under much pressure and there’s no need to get upset about it.”
"You're quite optimistic. If it were me, I would have started worrying about the mortgage and car loan long ago."
"Me too. Although we don't have a mortgage or car loan, our child is a money-devouring monster!"
Dong Shuxiang smiled faintly: "Although my husband is currently unemployed, he's taking on part-time jobs so we're not just sitting around doing nothing. Plus, having him at home makes things much easier for me."
She still defended her husband in public.
I don't want him to be seen as a freeloader.
He often came to pick me up after get off work, and we inevitably talked to each other's colleagues.
Some people know how to treat others differently depending on who they are dealing with.
Ji Huaizhi stayed at home writing, and the Ji family did not contact him.
However, I will proactively mention it to my relatives and friends.
Over time, they learned that Ji Huaizhi had been laid off.
My cousin and his wife were surprised, but they understood why he was in such a hurry to ask for money. They didn't take the few sarcastic remarks they made to heart.
After all, the relationship between the brothers had already become quite awkward when they got into a fight over money.
Ji Junsong simply asked them to call and inquire about Ji Huaizhi's job.
They said they had a fight and didn't want to ask directly, so they asked their cousin to call and find out if Ji Huaizhi was at work.
When my cousin-in-law found out, she just casually said she would call and ask when she had time.
I didn't take this matter seriously at first.
Unexpectedly, my cousin directly called Ji Huaizhi.
My cousin's wife quickly hung up: "What are you doing?"
"Why are you still in contact with him? You lost face because of that money."
Her cousin stopped her hand: "Oh, I was just calling to ask. Wasn't he quite assertive when he asked for money?"
“Now that he’s lost his job, I’d like to see if he’s just giving up on himself and becoming depressed at home.”
When his sister-in-law heard him say that, she knew he wanted to see her make a fool of herself.
"Hello?"
Ji Huaizhi raised an eyebrow: "What's the matter with the phone call?"
My cousin chuckled and said, "Your dad told me you got laid off and asked me to check on you now."
"Not at work yet?"
Ji Huaizhi placed the phone aside, his fingertips still tapping incessantly: "Not yet."
"So what are you doing now? Are you playing games?" My cousin heard the sound of typing on the keyboard on the other end.
"Yes." The computer screen was reflected in Ji Huaizhi's pupils.
"Just rest at home for a while, and you can look for a job later." Although my cousin's words were regretful, he couldn't help but smile.
"That's how it is working in a company; it's unstable, and you're always at risk of being fired."
As he spoke, the words that slipped out of his mouth carried a hint of boasting:
"Luckily, I own a shop, so I don't have to work for someone else. Whether I earn a lot or a little, it's all mine, and I don't have to be at the mercy of others."
The cousin-in-law frowned and nudged the smug man.
The man, seemingly unconcerned, continued, "Business is booming right now, and the shop is getting busy."
“If your dad hadn’t told me, I wouldn’t have known you’d lost your job.”
Ji Huaizhi suddenly curled his lips: "Really? I'm having a bit of a run of trouble, can you lend me 100,000 yuan?"
Upon hearing this, the cousin's wife pinched the man and opened her mouth wide.
The man's face contorted in pain: "This... brother, your cousin and I are planning to buy a house."
"You don't want to lend it to me? I gave it to you without hesitation when you were in trouble." Ji Huaizhi felt tired and leaned back in his chair.
"What are you saying? Do you think I'm such a heartless person?" The man received another sharp glare from his wife.
He quickly lowered his head: "It's not that I don't want to lend it to you, brother, it's just that you know we have a child together, and I remember all the favors you did for me."
"Oh, I see." Ji Huaizhi had a wicked thought.
"Since I'm currently unemployed, I'll come work for you."
Ji Huaizhi's words left the person on the other side speechless.
"I don't need much salary, just enough to support my family."
"Giving me around ten thousand should be easy, but I'm not very good at doing the work, so I'll help you with the accounting."
"Look..."
Before I could finish speaking, the phone was hung up.
The other person's ear had already been pulled up by his wife.
"What are you showing off for?"
"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!"
Ji Huaizhi looked at his phone screen and sneered. This guy is really interesting.
Afterwards, rumors spread among relatives that Ji Huaizhi had lost his job and was spending his time at home playing video games in a self-destructive manner.
After learning that Ji Huaizhi was unemployed, Liu Jinsheng called him specifically to ridicule him.
But in the end, he was so angry that he asked Wu Xiufen to find him some blood pressure medication.
"Look at you, why did you even call him? We're not even on the same level anymore," Wu Xiufen said, trying to calm him down.
"I just can't stand that kid!"
Liu Jinsheng scoffed, "Arrogant! Rebellious! Disobedient and unfilial!"
"Alright, alright!" Wu Xiufen said, seeing that he was getting more and more agitated.
Tell him to shut up.
Ji Huaizhi didn't take this incident to heart.
He and Dong Shuxiang were enjoying a comfortable life at home when, before he knew it, it was time to receive his royalties for the second month.
This time, the royalties plus platform benefits totaled about 100,000 yuan. Although a lot of taxes were deducted, it was still a huge difference compared to the first month.
Seeing so much money in royalties felt like a windfall!
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