Because she slept well, Song Xia woke up early on Saturday. Instead of making breakfast, she opened her books to review her high school knowledge. Since she was going to rebuild her life from scratch, she decided to apply to her ideal university, study a major she liked, and fully enjoy the vibrant university life.
Perhaps due to recent events, she couldn't connect some of the knowledge, but once she started learning, she became completely absorbed in it until Song Jun and Song Jiao came downstairs and made a noise.
"Sis, what are we having for breakfast?"
"Is it already this late? What would you like to eat?"
"I want to eat beef noodles," Song Jun said first.
"Xiao Jiao, what about you?"
Instead of answering directly, she asked indirectly, "Are you cooking yourself or eating out?"
"It will be all right."
Song Jiao thought about it. It was just going out for a bowl of beef noodles, it shouldn't cost much. And even if the money ran out, her sister could start working in a couple of years, right? She had thought it through last night. Four hundred thousand yuan wasn't a lot, but it wasn't a small amount either. If it really ran out, would her sister really just ignore it?
Song Jiao felt annoyed by the thought of her sister's greasy cooking, as she knew that cooking at home meant washing dishes.
She smiled and said, "Then let's eat out as Song Jun suggests, so that I won't have to work so hard cooking."
Song Xia wasn't buying it. All she did was offer to eat beef noodles, yet she had to act like she was considering her feelings. With so many thoughts on her mind, wasn't she tired?
They lived in an old town area. Although the houses were dilapidated, commercial districts had been built around them. Song Jun and Song Jiao also attended a good school, and there were plenty of restaurants nearby.
Actually, there had been talk of demolishing this old town area for the past two years, but because of some people causing trouble and the high compensation price, it was never implemented. Then the policies kept changing, so everyone gradually lost their dream of demolition. It wasn't until she was middle-aged in her previous life that the demolition news was confirmed. This is why Song Jun and Song Jiao said that the house would be given to her for her retirement in her previous life. It wasn't that they were generous, but that they also felt that there was no hope of demolition. In addition, she didn't have any children in her previous life, so in the end, the house would still belong to them.
However, even after the demolition and relocation, despite having plenty of money, they were still reluctant to part with that third of the money, fearing she would spend it. The so-called "supporting her in her old age" was just a way to gain a false reputation.
Turn left and you'll find a well-known beef noodle restaurant nearby. The owner is from out of town, and in order to establish himself in this area, he always uses high-quality ingredients. In the past, my dad would bring his family here to eat whenever he got his wages.
The story of their family had already spread throughout the area, so most people looked at them with pity when they entered the store.
Song Xia was fine; she was immune to all poisons. But Song Jun and Song Jiao were going through puberty and were very concerned about their image. They felt uncomfortable all over. Even though they ordered their favorite beef noodles, they didn't taste that good. Song Jun finished his meal, wiped his mouth, and left. Song Jiao ate half a bowl and said she had to go back to do her homework.
Song Xia finished her meal in silence and then paid the bill. As the proprietress was giving her change, she asked worriedly, "Are there only three of you at home now? It must be hard on you as the older sister. If you need anything in the future, feel free to ask us neighbors."
The people who came to eat noodles were all locals. Hearing this, they all started talking at once: "We're all old neighbors, little sister. If you need any help in the future, don't keep it to yourself."
"Make sure to lock the doors and windows at home. Although the security situation has improved now, it's always better to be safe than sorry."
"That's true. And don't blame me for being nosy, but you three are still young. Don't waste the money your father left you, and don't give it to anyone who asks."
Song Xia nodded gratefully: "I know, thank you. Auntie, I really have something to ask you. Do you know anyone who collects furniture or scrap? I cleaned out my dad's room. His bed and wardrobe are old and broken. I thought they were useless to leave, so I might as well clean them out and use them for something else."
"Auntie actually knows. Although old furniture can't be sold for much money, there are people who buy wood. Auntie will go and ask around for you later, and once she finds out, she can come straight to your house, okay?"
“Okay,” Song Xia quickly agreed. “I’ll be home.”
"Okay, Auntie will be here in a bit."
As Song Xia pushed open the door and walked out, she could still hear people talking: "Poor thing, she's still just a child herself, yet she has to take care of her younger siblings."
"That's right, but there's nothing we can do about it. Luckily, I'm an adult now, otherwise I don't know if I would have been able to keep that money."
"But my younger siblings are good-looking and smart, they'll be fine once they grow up and mature."
"What's so good about it? She's an adult now, and with a younger brother and sister like that, it'll be hard for her to even find a boyfriend. How can she possibly marry into a good family?"
"That's true."
As the chatter faded into the distance, Song Xia thought to herself that although she had no plans to get married, Song Jun and Song Jiao had indeed delayed her a lot, at least in terms of time freedom. Because she had to take care of them, she had to stay in this city and wait for them to grow up. Everyone else understood this, so why didn't the two of them understand?
However, even after they grew up in their previous lives, neither of them thought about taking responsibility. Instead, they took it for granted that they would ask her for tuition and living expenses. When they got married, one of them blamed her for not giving the bride price and the other blamed her for not preparing a dowry.
She's just an older sister, does she owe them anything? She not only supported your education, but also your marriage and starting families? And what have you given back after you've become successful?
No, you all take it for granted that my sister's sacrifices are her due, and you righteously believe that the 400,000 yuan will never be spent.
She'll never be so foolish again. She'll publicize all her hard work, and she'll make sure she spends all her money wisely, so that once it's gone, no one will come looking for it again.
Since you all believe that your success is the result of your own hard work, then I suppose you could still achieve the same level of success without financial support in this lifetime!
Back home, Song Xia didn't look for Song Jun or ask what Song Jiao was doing. She focused solely on studying, and she quite enjoyed the feeling of knowledge continuously flowing into her mind.
Song Jiao quietly went downstairs, and seeing that she didn't make a sound, she went to study on her own until the aunt who had been helping her earlier knocked on the door and said she was bringing people to dismantle the bed and cabinet.
The aunt pulled Song Xia aside and said enthusiastically, "Old beds and old cabinets don't fetch a good price. It takes time and effort for people to dismantle them, and the road is narrow, so they can only be moved out by hand. That's why I've discussed it with them and agreed to give you one hundred yuan."
Song Xia waved her hands repeatedly: "It's already been calculated that you don't need the money. You can keep the money, Auntie."
"How could I take your money? You have three children, and you'll need money a lot more in the future. We're neighbors, it's just a favor. Please accept it."
Song Xia couldn't refuse and thanked him again and again. If she hadn't found someone, she really wouldn't have been able to deal with the old bed and cabinet.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com