Chapter 462: Bringing the Dong Family Father and Daughter into the City
After Ju Huiyan understood Lin Xiaoxia's intention, she also thought it would be a good idea to let them go to the city. She said to Dong Fulai, "Uncle Dong, we are all Mingliang's friends, and it's our duty to take care of you. I have an empty room behind my clothing store. If you go, you can stay with me first. You don't have to rent a house, and it can save a lot of money."
Fang Lan'e said, "Uncle Dong, the autumn harvest is over now. Why don't you give it a try? There's not much work to do at home anyway."
She really couldn't bear to see Dong Ronghua being abused every day. She understood the suffering she had endured in her childhood, the kind of suffering that left a shadow in her heart, so she didn't want Dong Ronghua to suffer again.
Dong Fulai was still confused at this time: "How can our family rely on you for support? You are good to Mingliang and treat him as a friend. Uncle thanks you, but I really can't cause you any trouble."
Lin Xiaoxia could see that most good children were well-educated by their parents. Although the Dong family was not rich, Dong Mingliang was upright, which had something to do with Dong Fulai.
She smiled and said to Dong Fulai, "Uncle Dong, Dong Mingliang and I are really good friends, so we know he's worried about you and Xiaohua. If you're bullied at home, he won't be able to focus on his work in the city. He's my right-hand man, so only if you and Xiaohua are taken care of can he work with peace of mind."
Dong Fulai was still hesitant: "But I've never been to the city. I really don't know if I can work and earn money there."
Lin Xiaoxia smiled and said, "Uncle Dong, Xiao'e and I didn't go to the city last year. Now we are both doing business in the city. There's nothing wrong with moving around."
Dong Ronghua looked at Dong Fulai and said, "Dad, I want to go to the city. I don't want to be at home anymore. If I go out, I won't go to school anymore. I'll also work. I really don't want to be at home anymore."
Lin Xiaoxia said to Dong Ronghua, "Xiaohua, remember, you must go to school, at least finish middle school. You don't have to worry about money. These are things that adults worry about."
Dong Ronghua looked at Lin Xiaoxia, thought for a moment and nodded: "Yes, I remember it."
Dong Fulai began to hesitate: "I, why don't I discuss it with Mingliang first."
Lin Xiaoxia also felt that they had to let them decide for themselves and not force them. She had thought about letting them live in the countryside before, but then she thought that it was useless to live in the countryside. If they were close, they would always be unable to escape. Even if they earned money, they would still be exploited by Dong Mingliang's step-grandmother. So if they wanted to leave, they could only go to the city, which was farther away.
She said to Dong Fulai, "With the new store opening, Dong Mingliang probably doesn't have much time to come back. Why don't you come with us to the city to visit Dong Mingliang? There are staff dormitories there. We drove here, so it's convenient to take you back with us. This time, just think of it as you visiting Dong Mingliang and seeing his work environment."
Dong Fulai really wanted to go see Dong Mingliang, so he said, "Then I'll go with you, but I'll only stay one night so I can't delay your work."
Ju Huiyan said, "It's okay, Uncle Dong. I'm not busy. Xiaoxia's new store is opening, so they're busy. I run my own clothing store, so I'm not that busy. I'll take you guys to play in the city for a few days, just like visiting friends in the city. Mingliang and I are like a family."
Fang Lan'e also said, "Uncle Dong, go ahead. If you go, you'll understand what we're talking about better."
Dong Fulai seemed to have made a great decision: "Okay, I'll go with you. I'll trouble you guys."
Lin Xiaoxia smiled: "It's not a big deal, just pack up, you don't need to bring anything, daily necessities are all available in the city."
Ju Huiyan said, "You don't need to bring too much clothes. The last thing I need is clothes. I own a ready-made clothing store. I have ready-made clothes in the store. I can make two more sets for you when the time comes."
Dong Fulai still felt it was a little unrealistic: "So I'm going to the city with you? Really?"
Lin Xiaoxia said, "Really? This time we're just visiting. Even if you really decide to go, you have to come back and settle the family down, and handle the paperwork for Xiaohua's transfer to another school. That's going to take more than a day or two."
Dong Fulai listened and decided to go and take a look first, and he felt more at ease: "Then I'll clean it up right away." In fact, Dong Fulai was still a little dizzy at this time, as if everything was so unreal.
Lin Xiaoxia knew that they were going to pack their clothes, so she said to Dong Fulai, "Uncle Dong, we'll go out and wait for you in the yard. Don't worry."
With that, the three of them walked out of the room and waited for Dong Fulai in the yard.
After a while, Dong Ronghua came out first. She changed into clean clothes and said, "My dad still needs to close all the windows in the house. You guys wait a moment."
Lin Xiaoxia said, "Well, don't worry. I'm Sister Xiaoxia, this is Sister Xiao'e, and that's Sister Huiyan. If you have any questions in the city in the future, just come to us. If there are some girl's matters that are not convenient to ask your father and your brother, you can also ask us. Remember?"
Dong Ronghua nodded: "I remember. Are you all my brother's friends?"
Lin Xiaoxia said: "Well, Sister Xiao'e and I are your brother's classmates, and Sister Huiyan is your brother's good friend."
Dong Ronghua asked Lin Xiaoxia expectantly, "Does my brother have a girlfriend? When will I have a sister-in-law?"
Lin Xiaoxia looked at Ju Huiyan with a smile: "Huiyan, you should talk about this."
Ju Huiyan didn't feel that burdened talking to the child: "There are girls who like your brother, but your brother is always worried about you and your dad, so he doesn't dare to find a girlfriend."
Fang Lan'e said to Dong Ronghua, "When you see your brother, tell him that you want a sister-in-law. Urge your brother to do it."
The three of them started to infiltrate Dong Mingliang from the child.
After a while, Dong Fulai also came out and changed his clothes. After all, it was his first time in the city, so he wore clothes that he only wore during the Chinese New Year.
He was hesitant about whether to give them the gifts, but then he thought that it would be too awkward and would make things worse. It would be better to let his son earn money and give them some gifts in return. It would be better to reciprocate, so he didn't take it.
He locked the door and came over carrying a military green canvas bag. "I'll tell the East Courtyard to help feed the chickens, and then ask them to ask for leave for Xiaohua."
Lin Xiaoxia said, "Well, let's wait by the car. Let's lock the gate."
Dong Fulai agreed, and they went out together. Dong Fulai locked the door and ran to the neighbor's house.
Lin Xiaoxia and the others were standing by the car waiting for Dong Fulai.
Seeing Dong Ronghua's messy hair, Ju Huiyan took out the wooden comb and mirror from her bag in the car and re-combed Dong Ronghua's hair.
Dong Ronghua and Ju Huiyan gradually became familiar with each other, asking each other questions and talking more and more happily.
Lin Xiaoxia and Fang Lan'e were also chatting on the side.
At this time, an old lady came over and looked at them with curiosity.
At this time, Dong Ronghua called out in panic: "Grandma?"
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