"Take it. You can come back whenever you want. I'm not leaving tonight. Mom will make dumplings for you, okay?"
Jin Yin clutched the cloth bag with a helpless expression.
“How could I take your money? I’m not your biological child after all. No matter how difficult things get, I can’t burden you. But since it’s your kind gesture…”
"Jin Yin definitely won't take this money, Mom, everyone's watching."
Beside her, Jin Shu looked at the cloth bag in Jin Yin's hand and said earnestly.
"Mom, you're putting Jin Yin in a difficult position. She lives in the city, and your parents only earn seventy or eighty yuan a month. They have such a good standard of living. If her parents find out, they'll definitely think that you're doubting how well she's treated."
When you do this, have you ever thought about what their biological parents would think?
And everyone around is watching, they'll definitely think you're sticking your neck out, making it seem like you're competing with your parents in the city.
Jin Yin already said no, don't make things difficult for her.
As she spoke, Jin Shu looked at Jin Yin with a natural expression, as if what she had just said was from the bottom of her heart.
"Jin Yin, your parents are already very happy that you came back to see them. They were so worried that they didn't consider your situation. But don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you."
He glanced helplessly at Zhou Yanzhu and said in a low voice.
“The parents in the city care about their reputation and don’t want to have too much to do with us. If you do this, the money is a small matter and we can make money. But what will Jin Yin’s parents think when she goes back?”
"Please accept this gift. Look at Jin Yin's clothes; she's doing very well."
Because of Jin Shu's innate composure and calmness, Zhou Yanzhu would always subconsciously listen to her and follow her train of thought.
Hearing this, it's true. Now that the daughter has been returned, there shouldn't be any further involvement, lest it put her parents in a difficult position in the city, and ultimately Jin Yin would be the one to suffer.
"Yes, you're right. I didn't think it through. I really shouldn't have put Yinyin in a difficult position. How about this, forget about the money. You can take some of the grain we grow ourselves. You can't get such fresh vegetables in the city."
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jin Yin, who was already clutching the cloth bag and about to put it in her pocket, could only force a smile and try her best to appear natural and generous as she returned the bag.
"How could I take your money? I'm not your biological daughter anymore, it's really inappropriate for me to take it."
Before Zhou Yanzhu could speak, Jin Shu replied calmly.
"It's good that you know. After all, money is a small matter. People should still have some sense of shame."
"..."
Jin Yin's face was both red and black, her hands clenched tightly under her sleeves, a breath stuck in her chest, making her eyes red.
Jin Shu did it on purpose; she said it on purpose!
"You're making it sound like you didn't ask my parents for money."
"Did you write it? I don't remember. Who else would know besides you? Don't talk nonsense and slander someone's innocence."
"You! Don't you understand the truth of the letter you wrote yourself?"
"Where's the evidence? Where's the letter?"
"I believe...I believe that my parents will throw it away after reading it."
Jin Shu smiled, her tone remaining calm.
"It's okay, I'll ask my mom when I register for school. She teaches at our school anyway."
Jin Yin instantly felt as if she were facing a formidable enemy. Her whole body tensed up, and her face turned from dark red to pale. The panic in her eyes was almost impossible to hide.
"Aren't you going home yet? Are you really waiting to stay for dinner?"
"I'm going back."
She had no desire to stay any longer; she knew she wouldn't get the money back, and now all she could think about was Jin Shu's upcoming enrollment.
Jin Yin knew that Jin Shu was the kind of shameless person who would continue to pester her parents.
She needs to go back and give her parents a heads-up.
Zhou Yanzhu was still shouting from behind.
"Why are you in such a hurry, child? Take some food home and eat."
"No, what can't we buy in the city?"
These words, spoken offhand, were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing Zhou Yanzhu's enthusiasm.
She watched helplessly as her daughter, whom she had raised for over a decade, got into the car and left without looking back, her eagerness as if she were afraid that if she stayed even a second longer, she would be tainted by the atmosphere of this place.
Jin Shu stood behind Zhou Yanzhu.
"What are you still looking at? If she really missed you, she would have come back long ago."
"Mom is sorry."
It was a nonsensical sentence, but Jin Shu was too lazy to analyze its meaning.
Perhaps Zhou Yanzhu had already ranked her two daughters in her heart, and no matter what happened, she knew in her heart who came first and who came last.
As for now, she must be questioning the choice she made back then.
Jin Shu doesn't need to rely on external forces to get what she wants, so she doesn't want to provide anyone with unnecessary emotional value.
Zhou Yanzhu couldn't figure it out, so she let her think about it on her own. Jin Shu turned around and went back. She had a lot to do and a long way to go. She didn't have time to analyze and ponder these complicated family ties.
——
The last batch of goods has been shipped out, and the market for Sachiko's clothes and Mitsuo's shirts can be considered saturated.
Jin Shu's bankbook contained a long string of numbers.
113,000.
At the time, this was an astronomical figure. Apart from Jin Shu herself, no one could imagine how much money this simple factory had made in just over a month.
Jin Shu gave everyone a holiday, and many people are worried that they will lose their jobs after this holiday ends.
However, Jin Shu assured them that there would be more work, and money could never be fully earned; a balance between work and rest was the key to long-term success.
In addition, she gave everyone a big red envelope, and everyone went home happily, making every household much more harmonious.
After all, throughout history, most conflicts have been caused by poverty. Moreover, Jin Shu discovered that when men have money, many conflicts often arise in the family, mainly between husband and wife and between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
But when women have money, these conflicts are greatly reduced. Men become much gentler and more patient with their wives, and mothers-in-law are more considerate and caring towards their daughters-in-law.
In the once poor and backward village, many families began to renovate their houses at the end of the year, especially the Jin family. They used to have a courtyard and a single-story house, but now they have completely renovated their houses into brick and tile houses, and the area has also been expanded.
The three younger brothers used to share a room, but now each of them has their own room. Jin Shu's room is the largest, facing north and south, so it's warm and cozy inside even in winter.
Although Jin Shu and Jin Baosheng had said that their house didn't need much decoration or renovation, they still made her a new set of furniture, a new bed and new cabinets, which was more than the dowry prepared by wealthy families for their daughters' weddings.
The Jin family courtyard, which used to be deserted, is now bustling with people every day. Families warmly bring home whatever delicious food and drinks they have.
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