Chapter 74 Going to school
"Aunt, I did hope that Brother Wu would collect more of my mulberry leaves, but that doesn't mean I have other thoughts about him. Senior year is about to start, and I make money to make ends meet. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about the job you found for me, but I'm going to go to college in the future, and a salary of a few dozen yuan a month is not enough, so forget it." If she
really becomes a college student, she will definitely not have to worry about her job in the future.
Mulberry leaves are a high-volume business. Ruan Fu has been working for more than 20 days and has earned several hundred yuan. As long as she lives frugally, she will definitely have enough money for senior year.
If someone wants to stop the sale of mulberry leaves now, she is not afraid at all. If she can't get the subsequent money, then she can get it.
With a little money in hand, she could do some other small business, and at least she could finish high school.
Hu Xianglian thought that the other party would give up, but she didn't expect the little girl to be sharp-tongued and refused to give in.
After living for most of her life, it was the first time that she was taught a lesson by a little girl.
Hearing those words, she felt that the other party was just demonstrating to her, and her lungs were about to explode.
She was thinking about her wholeheartedly, thinking that it was not easy for country people to work, and she would help them if she could, but she didn't appreciate it at all. She kept saying that she wanted to go to college, which made it clear that she didn't like Wu Jianping, which made her feel even more unhappy.
What's wrong with my son? He has a good family background, a stable job, and a lot of girls are chasing him. How can you, a country girl who knows nothing, be picky?
College students are indeed valuable, but how many of them are admitted every year in the whole county? It doesn't matter whether you have the luck
or not. It's shameful to use this title to flatter yourself.
Hu Xianglian was holding her breath and wanted to curse.
But Ruan Fu didn't say a single swear word, she just said that she didn't want to find a job for the time being, and she just couldn't find a reason to get angry.
"That's what you said, but how can I believe that you won't go to Jianping to complain and provoke the relationship between us mother and son?"
Ruan Fu almost laughed out loud.
This person takes Wu Jianping too seriously, and really thinks he is a golden commodity.
"Aunt, let's do this. I won't deliver the mulberry leaves in the future. Let my family come. Anyway, there are only a few days left, and Brother Wu and I won't meet privately. You can rest assured now, right?"
Reassured?
Hu Xianglian felt chest tightness and shortness of breath, feeling aggrieved and panic.
This was a little beyond her expectations.
She thought that if she put on airs, Ruan Fu would immediately show weakness and beg for mercy, but who knew that this girl would not follow her ideas at all.
She was too good at talking, and refused to accept any grievance. Every word she said sounded polite, but in fact it was like an invisible slap in her face, which was really disgusting.
Hu Xianglian was not a pushover either. She said coldly, "Remember what you said. If I see you entangle Jianping again, I will not let you go."
It was a blessing for Wu Jianping to have such a caring mother.
Ruan Fu smiled and said deliberately, "Don't worry, Auntie. Your family is too expensive. I don't plan to marry someone above my station. Besides, even if you don't believe me, you have to believe your own son. Brother Wu has always been clear about public and private affairs. How can I collude with him? All purchases are made according to normal procedures, without favoritism."
These words were a clear compliment, and Director Hu, who was just arrogant, was completely extinguished this time. No matter
how angry she was, she couldn't refute it at all.
If she insisted on embarrassing Ruan Fu and forcing her to admit that she was involved with Wu Jianping, wouldn't that prove that Wu Jianping was colluded with others during the procurement and was corrupt?
With such a big handle here, how can Jianping survive in the factory in the future?
For the future of her precious son, Hu Xianglian had to swallow her anger.
Wu Jianping had already put away the mulberry leaves and walked towards this side reluctantly.
From a distance, she saw that Ruan Fu still had a smile on her face, as if the discussion was going smoothly.
He immediately became very happy and ran over. "Fuzi, we have agreed on everything, when will you start working? I don't mind you being a self-employed person, but the benefits of the textile factory are good and more suitable for you."
Hu Xianglian looked at her silly son and immediately became furious. It was such a time and he was still being so attentive. He was not ashamed.
"Jianping, come here. Mom has something to talk to you about."
The next step was for them to have an intimate chat, so she would not disturb them.
Ruan Fu turned around and wanted to ride away.
Just then, a woman passed by the entrance of the textile factory on a bicycle. When she saw Ruan Fu, she immediately shouted.
"Student Ruan, why are you here?"
The voice sounded familiar. Ruan Fu turned around and her eyes widened after seeing who it was. "Teacher Sun."
The person was the high school teacher who came to Ruan's house last time to persuade her to go to school. She didn't expect to meet him in this place. What a coincidence.
The other party obviously didn't expect to meet Ruan Fu. He immediately got off the bicycle and rushed over.
"Student Ruan Fu, what's wrong with you? The school sent a notice to your family and called so many times, why didn't you respond? Do you still want to study?"
Ruan Fu's ears were burning when she heard the scolding.
"Teacher Sun, I forgot to tell the school that I moved out of that house a long time ago. I haven't received any notice or phone call."
The other party slapped his thigh, "I should have known this would happen. Fortunately, I met you here today, otherwise I would have made a mistake."
"No, I will definitely go to school when school starts." Ruan Fu explained quickly, "I've been saving living expenses recently, and I've almost got it."
"It's not that," Teacher Sun waved her hand, "The Municipal Education Bureau has organized an aid program for poor students. There is an exam before school starts. Students in the city are ranked according to their scores. If they can rank in the top 20, they can receive a living allowance of 15 yuan per month. The school thinks you have great potential and wants you to sign up. Tomorrow is the deadline for registration. How can I not be anxious?"
Living allowance? How can there be such a good thing!
Ruan Fu was very happy at once. Fortunately, Teacher Sun brought the registration form with him, so she filled it out.
"Thank you, Teacher. I will definitely prepare well."
Ruan Fu rode away quickly, anxious to tell her family the news.
The mother and son behind her looked at each other in bewilderment.
Hu Xianglian was even more suspicious. After all this time, this girl was really going to high school. It sounded like her grades were pretty good. Maybe she could really get into college, but how was that possible? She was just a self-employed person in the countryside.
Maybe she paid this guy to act as a shill.
If college was really that easy to get into, her son Wu Jianping would have gotten in long ago. Why would
he still be hanging around in this small county town? Grabbing Teacher Sun who wanted to leave, Hu Xianglian couldn't help asking, "You just said that this girl's grades were good. Can she really get into college?"
Teacher Sun glanced at her and frowned.
The man had a bad tone, but he looked older, so he should be Ruan Fu's elder. It was reasonable for him to ask a few more questions.
Thinking of this, I patiently explained, "Student Ruan Fu's grades in school are top-notch. As long as she works hard, it will be no problem for her to get into an ordinary university."