"I thought you'd be living at home from now on," Hua Ling said with a regretful look, then packed some personal items for Song Xia.
“Just two months, and you’ll earn 40,000 yuan!” Song Xia explained, glancing at her daughter who was silent with her head down. “The other party is pregnant. They were worried that if something happened, no one would be home, so they asked to stay. After we finish this job, I’ll do some small business nearby and stay with you every day.”
Song Xia noticed that her daughter's back relaxed considerably after she explained, so her heart softened. She had already wronged her so much, how could she bear to be separated from her again for a long time?
"He's a kind person, and it's not bad if you can keep this job long-term. But the higher the salary, the more demands you have, especially since the other party is pregnant. If you suffer any grievances, don't put up with it. Although the family doesn't have much extra money, they're not short of food for you."
"Mom..." Song Xia felt a lump in her throat. "I've been absent for so many years, it's time for me to take responsibility for this family. You can't keep spoiling me like this. If I continue to be willful, what will happen to you, Dad, and Tingting? Don't worry, that young couple are very easy to talk to, there won't be any problems."
"We spoil you, but what can we do if you're foolish? You've never had a carefree life."
"The company and Sun Xiurong's side are already going through the procedures. Once we get these two sums of money, we won't have to live such a tense life anymore."
"Didn't Sun Xiurong cause you any trouble?"
“There’s nothing I can do about her making a fuss, and now all the neighbors are on my side and saying she’s wrong.”
Hua Ling felt a pang of heartache as she listened. Why were those neighbors, who had been neighbors for many years, siding with her daughter? It was because her daughter had done enough that it was beyond reproach, and Sun Xiurong and the others had gone too far. If the contrast between the two sides hadn't been so stark, why would anyone else have stood up for her?
However, since her daughter didn't want to say more, she didn't ask any further questions. Now that they had severed ties with the Qin family, it was good that they could live peacefully together as a family.
"Call to let me know you've arrived safely."
"Okay." Song Xia picked up her luggage, which was nothing much, just some toiletries and two cheap changes of clothes she had just bought. She was about to leave when Xia Ru asked her when she would arrive and what she wanted to eat for dinner.
After giving a brief reply, Song Xia said goodbye to her daughter: "Tingting, Mom will come back to see you when Mr. Xiao, our employer, is resting."
"What are you going to tell me?" Ye Tingting said sullenly.
Song Xia smiled slightly: "Of course I have to tell you. You are my daughter, we are family, and I have to tell you wherever we go."
Ye Tingting opened her mouth, but the words "You never said this before" stuck in her throat. Oh well, considering her recent good behavior, she'd give her a chance. But would she really stay at home for two months? Ye Tingting wasn't sure, but having hope made her feel much better.
"Sister Song, you've finally arrived." From the moment Song Xia entered the door, Xia Ru kept saying, "You weren't here this morning, and nothing tasted good. I felt like throwing up."
"I'll make you some noodles to tide you over first, then I'll go make some soup for lunch." Song Xia quickly tied on her apron and looked at the ingredients in the refrigerator. "Tomato and egg noodles are the quickest, okay?"
“Okay.” Xia Ru nodded repeatedly. Yesterday’s dishes had greatly impressed her. Now she felt that everything Sister Song made was delicious. Even noodles, which she didn’t usually eat, she wanted to try.
In about fifteen minutes, a bowl of noodles was ready. Xia Ru smelled the aroma, which was slightly sour and very appetizing. She tried drinking a bowl of soup first, and then sighed with relief, "This is the feeling!"
I don't know how Sister Song does it. I know her kitchen, which only has some very simple and basic seasonings. So how exactly does Sister Song make such a delicious dish using eggs and tomatoes, two of the most common ingredients?
Indeed, there are differences between people. For example, she and her husband often can't get the water level right when cooking rice, so it's sometimes soft and sometimes hard. When stir-frying vegetables, they only make sure they're clean, not that they taste good.
"Sister Song, with your skills, you could open a shop."
"We do have that plan, but we'll take action after we've resolved all the recent issues."
Xia Ru had heard Director Chen mention some things, although it wasn't comprehensive, but it gave a glimpse into how difficult things had been for Sister Song before. However, it was already good that she decided to step forward and use the law to protect her rights. Many people are tortured to death without even knowing how to fight back!
Xia Ru smiled and said, "Sister Song, then I'll patronize your business from now on."
Song Xia laughed and said, "Okay, I'll give you a discount."
At this moment, Xia Ru had no idea how much money her words had saved her. Nowadays, there are quite a few wealthy people who value the ambiance, the craftsmanship, and the level of the food. The private kitchen that Song Xia was going to open was a high-end private kitchen that only served this group of people.
Because of its excellent taste in decor and outstanding craftsmanship, coupled with limited reservations, it has become the top choice for banquets among the city's elite, and customers from other provinces also come to visit. Song Xia has gained both fame and fortune, and without any hard work.
Today, with plenty of time, Song Xia asked Xia Ru about her preferences and then stewed a whole old hen soup for her. She also soaked fish maw and sea cucumber separately for later use.
Xia Ru's husband, Xiao Cheng, used to eat at the company during the day, but Xia Ru thought about it and realized that it would be a pity if she ate all of Song Jie's delicious cooking while her husband didn't get to enjoy it. So she asked Song Xia to pack a portion and send it to Xiao Cheng's company.
"How did you know I was thinking about this?" Xiao Cheng said with a smile. "You're pregnant, and the doctor told you to rest more. Don't bother bringing it next time."
"Sister Song drove me here, I just sat there, it wasn't a hassle."
"Sister Song can drive? Then we've really struck gold this time."
"I think so too, honey. Hurry up and eat, it won't taste as good when it gets cold."
"Okay, then be careful on your way back."
"Sister Song drives very steadily, I didn't feel dizzy at all." Xia Ru was genuinely impressed. She had often heard people complain about how lazy or unsatisfactory their nannies were, and some even had a problem with not knowing their place and lecturing their employers. That's why she didn't use an agency at first, but instead went through a friend's introduction.
Looking back now, I was really lucky. I had only planned to hire someone who could keep the house clean, didn't talk much, and could cook passably, but I never expected Sister Song to give me such a pleasant surprise.
Not only is he observant and efficient, but most importantly, he's a really good cook. He's also her driver now. Although the salary of 20,000 yuan a month is higher than the market price, she still feels like she's gotten a great deal.
She thought that even if Sister Song didn't open a restaurant, just working as a housekeeper would be in high demand.
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