Su Xueli gave her aunt a thumbs up: "Aunt, you are a role model for all women in the world!"
The aunt smiled and led Su Xueli into the house to sit down. After exchanging pleasantries, she asked, "Girl, what brings you here at this hour? Is something the matter?"
Su Xueli asked, "Something's wrong. Where's Xiao Jiu?"
Her aunt scolded indulgently, "That brat is like a wild horse; she ran off to play early this morning and hasn't come back yet. Daughter, what do you need her for?"
Su Xueli then voiced her thoughts, and her aunt, upon hearing this, was eager to push her youngest daughter to her niece. "Quickly, quickly, take her away! As long as you don't have to spend money, it's fine. She drives me crazy every day at home. If she weren't so young, I would definitely marry her off."
Su Xueli smiled and said, "Xiao Jiu is just a bit crazy, which I think is great, so I came to find her. But let's discuss the salary, Auntie. This is ultimately your decision."
My aunt is the head of this family.
But as soon as her aunt heard this, she immediately shook her head: "Girl, forget about the money, just provide food and lodging, don't let her upset me."
Su Xueli laughed heartily, "That won't do, Auntie. I can't be exploiting labor. We have to pay wages, let's discuss it."
The aunt took it seriously as soon as she heard it, but even though she could make the decision, she said, "Girl, if that's the case, I have to call your uncle. He's the pillar of this family, so he has to make the decision."
Su Xueli chimed in, "That's right, that's right, we need to talk to my uncle about this."
My aunt went to the kitchen and told my uncle about it, then asked him seriously, "Dad, what do you think of this?"
The uncle was overjoyed, of course. If he really worked for his niece, wouldn't that be like putting a bridle on this wild horse? It was a wonderful thing!
He kept saying, "Yes, yes, yes, that's great, that's great!"
My aunt said, "I said food and lodging are enough, but Shirley insists on getting paid. Dad, how much do you think is a suitable monthly salary?"
The uncle waved his hands repeatedly: "Oh, she's not an outsider, she's your niece. Anyway, our Xiao Jiu just plays at home. She'll have food and drink with your niece, so why would she need money? No, no."
My aunt chuckled and said, "That's what I thought too, but my niece doesn't want to. She insists on being paid. You're the head of the household, so how much do you think is appropriate?"
Upon hearing this, my uncle asked, "Then how much do you think would be appropriate?"
My aunt said, "I don't know, my niece is just discussing it with us."
The uncle said, "Then just listen to your niece. Whatever she gives you, that's all. We don't expect Xiao Jiu to make money. As long as she doesn't misbehave, that's fine."
My aunt chuckled and said, "Okay, Dad, I'll do as you say."
Then she came back and said to Su Xueli, "Your uncle said any amount is fine, Xueli, you can give whatever you think is appropriate, your aunt and uncle are willing to pay whatever it is."
Su Xueli stopped arguing and said, "Auntie, is this okay? Since Xiao Jiu will have to learn from me for a few more days, let's give her 10 yuan this month. Once she's familiar with things, we'll give her 15 yuan next month. Of course, we'll provide meals, and if she wants to stay, she'll have a place to stay. If she doesn't want to stay, she can come back."
My aunt's eyes narrowed into slits with delight: "Alright, alright, plenty of money, plenty of money."
In those days, farmers relied on farming for income, but they only saw money once a year. If they could receive a monthly salary, wouldn't that be just like city dwellers? How could they not be happy?
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