Because Secretary Song was away on a business trip over the weekend, Su Yu took the bus home with others on Saturday. She felt she really needed to learn to ride a bicycle properly.
This feeling of relying on others isn't pleasant either.
After all, in her previous life, even if she hired a driver, she could still drive herself.
Everyone on the bus was engrossed in reading. Su Yu, however, closed her eyes to rest. She even advised everyone, "Reading on the bus is bad for your eyes. You'll need to wear glasses from now on."
Hearing Su Yu's words, Wang Xiaoli excitedly said, "Wearing glasses is so great! I want to wear them, but my dad just won't let me get them. I can see things, so getting glasses is a waste of money."
Su Yu said that people with good eyesight cannot understand the pain of wearing glasses.
Li Ping dared not read anymore. She was going to join the army, and if her eyesight wasn't good, she wouldn't be able to go.
Seeing that Li Ping had put away her book, Wang Xiaoli simply put her book in her bag as well. She had heard some things about Li Ping in the compound, so she was gradually getting closer to her.
The three of them could only travel the same distance. Su Yu, whose home was closer, got off first. Turning back to Wang Xiaoli and the other woman, she said, "You two talk it out, I'll get off first."
Wang Xiaoli and Li Ping leaned out the window and waved goodbye to her.
After Su Yu left, Wang Xiaoli moved to Li Ping's seat and said, "Li Ping, we live close by. Can I come visit you sometime?"
Li Ping smiled slightly and said, "Sure, but I'm quite busy lately, tutoring my younger siblings at home. I'll invite you over when I have time."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaoli didn't say anything more. She also knew that her motives were somewhat dishonorable.
"Li Ping, you and Sister Su Yu have such a good relationship," she said enviously.
Li Ping smiled and said, "Sister Su Yu is very kind to everyone. But she has also helped me a lot. I remember everyone who helped me." But no one can compare to Sister Su Yu.
She knew that Wang Xiaoli's family lived near the military compound and should know about her family situation. Before this, Wang Xiaoli had rarely contacted her. Although Sister Su Yu hadn't explicitly stated it, she had hinted that she knew about her family situation. However, Sister Su Yu didn't give up on her; instead, she patiently guided and helped her.
Hearing Li Ping's words, Wang Xiaoli felt as if she had grasped something about Ling'er.
Although I haven't been able to help Li Ping much in the past, it doesn't mean there won't be opportunities in the future.
After all, there's still a long time to go.
She made up her mind: from now on, she would be good to whoever Su Yu was good to. She would follow in Su Yu's footsteps.
...
Su Yu returned home and began doing her homework and reviewing her lessons at the desk in front of the window.
As a student, her academic workload was the same as everyone else's—very heavy. Moreover, as a student leader, she also had to ensure her grades were among the best and manage a whole host of affairs. The effort she needed to expend was twice as much.
So behind closed doors, she studies every minute she has.
Now that she's a member of the Youth League Committee, she's no longer an ordinary student. In principle, she should be eligible for a single dormitory room. However, a downside of single dorm rooms is that lights out are earlier at night.
This is not conducive to studying. Therefore, Su Yu plans to move back home as soon as possible. This way, she can have more time to study and strive to graduate soon.
That evening, she suggested to Liu Mei that Old Lady Liu come to stay at their house and take care of Liu Mei.
“I’ve thought about it. Your mom has worked hard taking care of you, so you should be filial to her. I don’t know what to buy her, so I’ll just give her some money every month. It includes room and board, so I’ll give her fifteen yuan a month, and I’ll split it in half.”
Liu Mei was moved to tears.
"Big sister, I can actually take care of myself."
While eating, Su Yu said, "Don't say that. Your belly is so big now, it won't be as convenient to do laundry in the future. Besides, I'll be coming back to stay more often, so someone needs to take care of things at home."
"..." Liu Mei was so moved that she choked up. She almost forgot her older sister's personality; she was the type to pluck feathers from every passing goose.
Su Yu said, "Go back and talk to your mother. Anyway, your brother and sister-in-law are both married and have established their own families, and their children are all grown up. They should take care of you, their daughter. It's unfair to you that you don't have a mother-in-law to take care of you."
Liu Mei patted her chest and said, "Sister, don't worry, my mom will definitely come." She'd be running faster than anyone else if there was money to be made.
Su Yu smiled and said, "Alright, alright, the main thing is to influence her with family affection. Don't mention money, it's too vulgar. We're not hiring workers, that's filial piety money."
Liu Mei obediently replied, "...Oh." It's so vulgar to talk about feelings with her mother.
The next morning, Su Dazhi rode his bicycle and took Liu Mei home.
At noon, Old Lady Liu came running over with her bundle in hand.
At first, Old Lady Liu slammed her fist on the table in displeasure. She had previously objected when her daughter-in-law asked her to help with Liu Mei's future children. Why should someone from the Liu family go and take care of the Su family's kids?
So when Liu Mei came back and asked her to go to Lao Su's house ahead of time, she refused and even slammed her fist on the table and cursed.
However, after learning about her daughter's living arrangements, the fifteen yuan monthly allowance she received, and the quality of the Su family's meals, she slammed her fist on the table, declaring she would dedicate the rest of her life to making amends to her married daughter. She told her eldest and second sons not to worry about her, that the household would be left to her husband, and that she would devote herself entirely to the Su family.
Lunch was prepared by Su Lin. After seeing the lunch Su Lin made, Old Lady Liu felt it was such a waste. There was even oil in the dishes! Oh dear, what a waste, such a waste!
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