“Since you’ve already asked, I don’t really have any expenses. If I’m really short of money, I’ll just ask Mom. I’ve given all my allowance to Mom since I came back. I really haven’t kept any for myself. After all, Mom helps us take care of the children, and I know that.”
Shen Xianjun only took the six yuan and five cents.
Qin Nian thought for a moment and took out an extra ten yuan.
“I’ll take this ninety yuan, but don’t tell Mom about the money.”
Qin Nian suddenly remembered Yang Yufen's words. She hadn't planned to take it, but she still took ninety yuan and left.
After Qin Nian took the money, she lay down and fell asleep shortly after. Shen Xianjun, however, was a bit dumbfounded. He couldn't sleep. The sixteen yuan and fifty cents in his pocket would last until next month, and his mother hadn't given him any money to buy groceries!
He hadn't thought of it just now.
But he'd already given the money to his wife. Didn't he, a grown man, have any pride? How embarrassing would it be to ask for the money back now? He should even thank his wife for leaving him an extra ten yuan.
The next morning, Professor Wen arrived. Yang Yufen was wearing the clothes Qin Nian had bought for her and carrying a basket. The two of them went out together.
"Is everyone here? There are quite a lot of people here for today's park event. It's not just our school that organized it; other organizations are also participating."
"It's so lively, let me see. I'll go in once everyone's here."
Professor Wen glanced around and saw that everyone who was supposed to come had arrived. Some had bags in their hands, while others, like Yang Yufen, were carrying baskets.
Qin Nian and Shen Xianjun are at home with several children. They are going to the Children's Palace today, but they won't be leaving so early.
"Dad, money."
Da Bao blinked his big eyes and reached out to Shen Xianjun.
"What money?"
Shen Xianjun was stunned for a moment.
“We won’t be back for lunch; we’ll eat out. There’s also the cost of transportation, and it’s hot, so we’ll have to pay for popsicles.”
Da Bao counted on his fingers, while Shen Xianjun reached into his pocket, looked at his money, and counted out two yuan.
"Fifty cents per person, Zhenghao, here you go."
Sixteen yuan and five cents became fourteen yuan and five cents.
"I'll pack you some food."
Seeing that Da Bao was about to speak, Shen Xianjun put away the rest of his money, picked tomatoes and cucumbers in the backyard, and even took out his military water bottle and filled it with water.
"Alright, children shouldn't be extravagant. They should be frugal. Hurry up, or you'll miss the train."
Shen Xianjun went to submit a report, and Qin Nian continued to record what was in her mind at home, but it was still too slow. Qin Nian got up and went to the research institute to find her teacher.
"Teacher, I asked someone to bring me a computer from overseas. Could I apply for a network cable at home so that it would be faster?"
"Sure, we have our own computers. Why do we need to get them from overseas? That would take at least half a month and cost a lot of money. Do you have that much money?"
Dean Hu took out an application form and handed it to Qin Nian.
"Teacher, don't worry. I have the money. We do have computers, but our technology in this area is still behind theirs. When the computers arrive, you can bring people to take a look."
Qin Nian began to explain.
This computer wasn't cheap; it required going through customs and pulling strings, and the cost was enough to buy a house. But she really needed it. After buying all sorts of experimental equipment, half of the money in her account was gone. As a result, Qin Nian, who was focused on scientific research, also felt that money was extremely important.
"Teacher, Xianjun and I are planning to go back to his hometown. Since I got married to Xianjun, my mother-in-law has been coming from her hometown to take care of me and the child for six years, and we haven't been back yet. But don't worry, teacher, I won't take up too much time."
Shen Xianjun also reported the situation. After Hu Jun applied to his superiors again, he received approval. Hu Jun found a car and also arranged for Liao Yuanjie to go with Shen Xianjun, as both of them could drive.
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