We need to keep this job. We'll have to figure something out after the National Day holiday. We can't let someone else benefit from it.
Because of the National Day holiday, Su Yu received her salary after getting off work on the last day of September.
She received three wages at once. In addition to her own thirty-five yuan, Su Dazhi's forty yuan, and Su Zhi's eighteen yuan as a temporary worker, she suddenly had nearly one hundred yuan in her hands.
Those who came with her to collect their wages had their eyes redden when they saw the thick wad of cash and a handful of receipts in Su Yu's hand.
That's so enviable; they've raised two wonderful younger brothers.
However, everyone quickly realized what was going on.
Su Yu is no longer the useless old maid who was blown up by her family.
He's the head of the Su family now, managing all the family's money.
With money, one's net worth is naturally different from before.
In addition, Su Yu had shown some talent, which aroused the interest of some of the older women in the factory. They subtly inquired about Su Yu's boyfriend.
Su Yu didn't have time to deal with these things. After get off work, she took Su Zhi to the coal yard in the provincial capital to get a coal stove from Chen Qiuxiang.
Chen Qiuxiang was already waiting in the woods. Seeing Su Yu arrive, she whistled, and the two made contact, much like underground members of the Communist Party.
"Squad leader, although it's old, my brother repaired it, so it can still be used for a long time. There's even some leftover coal inside. If you need coal in the future, you'll have to get a coal purchase permit yourself," Chen Qiuxiang said.
Su Yu smiled and said, "You're always the best at getting things done. I've also brought you some review materials for Ling'er. Take a look when you have time. They're all the key points I've summarized. It's always good to read more books."
Su Yu handed her notebook to Chen Qiuxiang, saying, "I'm leaving now. We can talk again at school later, so I don't cause you any trouble."
Chen Qiuxiang nodded, holding her notebook. She didn't ask about the fabric. Su Yu had told her not to exchange the fabric and the stove together; even if they got caught, it could be considered a delivery, not a transaction.
After Chen Qiuxiang left the woods, Su Yu and Su Zhi waited for another ten minutes or so before leaving the woods themselves.
Su Zhi excitedly carried the coal stove and asked, "Sister, are we going to tear down that stove in front of our house?"
“It’s time to tear it down. It’s taking up space. I’m planning to tear down the wall by the door and push it out a little so your brother can put a bed there and partition it into a room.”
The area near the entrance where the stove was placed, though only for cooking, still took up two or three square meters. Add to that the coal ash and firewood stored nearby, and it took up even more space. If it could be removed, a bed could be placed inside, and then it could be enclosed, separating Su Dazhi and Liu Mei from them, so she wouldn't have to worry about them being embarrassed during their activities. As for whether the couple would feel cramped, that wasn't her concern. She, as the eldest sister, had gone to great lengths to ensure they had private space; how could she possibly ask for more?
It was already dark when the two got home.
Everyone started cooking. Only the Su family didn't cook.
Su Yu and Su Lin went to lunch, so there's no need to cook dinner; we'll cook when she gets back.
Su Lin dared not disobey Su Yu. She had recently noticed her older sister's attitude towards Liu Mei had become increasingly favorable, entirely due to Liu Mei's recent good behavior. Su Lin felt somewhat threatened, worried that she would once again be overshadowed by Liu Mei and become the lowest-ranking person in the family. Therefore, she now obeyed Su Yu completely, doing whatever her sister said.
She simply refused to believe that her own obedient younger sister was less dear than her obedient sister-in-law.
Seeing Su Yu and Su Zhi come in from outside, Su Lin ran over excitedly, "Sister, sister, why are you only coming back now? You told me not to cook, but I didn't. My sister-in-law kept saying she was hungry, but I didn't cook for her. You didn't eat, so why should she eat?"
Hearing Su Lin putting shoes on Liu Mei, Su Yu pretended not to hear. She pointed to Su Zhi behind her and said, "We're using a coal stove today."
Su Lin's eyes lit up immediately. People who cook always have a special fondness for their cooking utensils.
Where did it come from?
"Of course we bought it!" Su Zhi said firmly.
Sister, you can't let people know this was given to you by someone else. What if it attracts envy, jealousy, and hatred?
Su Yu turned around and said, "It must be hard work for you to cook over a fire, and the smoke is heavy. A coal stove will be much more convenient from now on."
Su Lin was immediately moved to tears. Her sister finally understood how hard she worked cooking. With a coal stove, her life would be so much easier. Her sister was truly good to her.
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