Chapter 168 Isn't there an undercover agent here?
Upon hearing the words "pay someone to help," the elderly couple simultaneously shuddered.
That's several thousand... several thousand a month...
If you do the math, it turns out they were working for the person who came to do the farm work...
No matter how unwilling they were, they knew this was a way for their two children to punish them, so the elderly couple gritted their teeth and agreed.
That's hard-earned money; it can't be taken by outsiders without reason.
"Okay, we promise you. Tell your classmate that you don't need to come tomorrow."
Chen Fanglan suppressed a laugh, "No way. I paid her three months' worth of money all at once, so even if she doesn't come, I can't get it back."
The elderly couple felt a tightness in their chests, making it difficult to breathe.
"...Okay, I understand...When the time comes, please remember not to give it to me again..."
"I'm so tired, Mom and Dad. I remember everything. You have to remember what you promised me... otherwise..."
Even a reserved person like Grandpa Chen rarely showed his emotions, and rolled his eyes.
"I know, I know, I won't secretly grow more than I need."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Fanglan excitedly threw herself onto her pillow, letting out a silent scream.
Shen Xuewei, who was doing her homework in the living room, glanced into the room and saw Chen Fanglan hugging a pillow and kissing it.
She smiled at first, then seemed to remember something and quickly got up.
However, by the time she realized it, it was too late.
Chen Fanglan rushed out of the room, hugged her, and kissed her on the head.
"Weiwei, you're really something!"
After she let go, Shen Xuewei touched the top of her head expressionlessly.
She smiled with relief when she didn't find any saliva.
Thankfully, I don't need to wash my hair tonight.
Chen Fanglan grabbed her shoulders and shook her excitedly.
"Your grandparents just promised me that they will farm less land in the future."
Shen Xuewei was also happy to hear this, "It is indeed a happy thing. In the future, my maternal grandparents and great-grandmother will not have to work in the fields all day and can stay at home more often."
More importantly, she probably won't need to work in the fields much when she goes home on weekends anymore.
Chen Fanglan was happy, but then suddenly became worried.
"What if your grandparents agree verbally but secretly plant more? And I won't be home then, what should I do?"
Shen Xuewei then pointed to herself and said, "Auntie, isn't there an undercover agent here?"
Chen Fanglan was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter.
"Yes, yes, and you, the undercover agent. At your age, it's normal that you can't keep a secret..."
She immediately found an excuse for Shen Xuewei.
With one worry resolved, the two went to a nearby barbecue stall for a celebratory meal.
After drinking half a can of beer, Shen Xuewei felt her whole body burning up.
The beer wasn't very strong, but for someone like her who had never drunk alcohol before, it was still quite strong.
She was slightly drunk, but remained sober.
Seeing that her face had turned completely red, Chen Fanglan teased her a couple of times, then asked the owner to pack up the remaining food before quickly taking Shen Xuewei back.
It's alright during the day, but things get a bit chaotic at night. And with Shen Xuewei with her, she felt it was somewhat dangerous.
After returning home, the two continued to eat the food they had packed.
Chen Fanglan persuaded Shen Xuewei to drink a couple more sips of beer, and she leaned her head on Chen Xuewei's shoulder.
"Looks like I need to work on my alcohol tolerance."
As Chen Fanglan spoke, she helped Shen Xuewei back to her room.
She finished eating the rest of her food, read a novel for a while, and then went back to her room to sleep.
The next morning, Shen Xuewei woke up feeling dizzy and disoriented, and felt particularly heavy.
It felt like a mountain was pressing down on me.
She opened her eyes, looked down at herself, and found that Chen Fanglan's feet were on her.
She moved Chen Fanglan's feet away and sat up against the bed.
The alarm clock on the bedside table showed that it was already 8:30, and she quickly nudged Chen Fanglan.
"Auntie, wake up, it's already 8:30. If you don't get up, you'll be late for work."
Chen Fanglan casually slapped her hand away and muttered as she turned over.
"Weiwei, stop fooling around. Auntie's off today, we'll get up later. I'm not cooking today, Auntie will take you out to eat..."
Shen Xuewei withdrew her hand, rubbed the sore spot, avoided Chen Fanglan, and stepped off the bed.
She was so sleepy that she almost forgot her aunt was off today.
After washing up, she went downstairs to a nearby breakfast shop and bought some breakfast.
Chen Fanglan slept until ten o'clock before getting up. She grabbed the steamed buns that Shen Xuewei had bought, ate two of them, and then went to the bathroom to wash up.
Shen Xuewei took some time to do some more homework.
After Chen Fanglan came out of the restroom, she started rubbing her face.
After a full skincare and makeup routine, she looked at the clothes in her closet and became conflicted.
What should I wear today?
She took out a dress, held it up against herself a couple of times, wasn't satisfied, put it back, and then took out a second one.
She picked out several outfits, but wasn't satisfied with any of them. She called out to Shen Xuewei outside:
"Weiwei, come quickly and help your auntie decide what to wear today."
Disturbed by her, Shen Xuewei reluctantly put down her pen and slowly walked in.
She pointed casually and said, "Auntie, wear this one, it looks really good."
Chen Fanglan was dissatisfied. "No, this is too plain. I can't understand why I bought this before."
"And this one? The red one..."
"No, this red dress is too old-fashioned and makes me look older. The friend I'm meeting today is only in her early twenties. I can't wear a dress that makes me look so old; I need to look younger."
Shen Xuewei then pointed to a light blue dress in the closet, "Will this one be alright?"
Chen Fanglan glanced at it a few times, "It should be okay, but it doesn't go well with the shoes I bought last time..."
Despite being rejected several times in a row, Shen Xuewei remained patient and continued to pick out other options for her.
"This one..."
After much fuss, Chen Fanglan finally made her choice and put on the same pair of purple peep-toe high heels she had bought last time.
After choosing a suitable bag, I finally left the house at noon.
Chen Fanglan is meeting her former colleague today; they used to work at a beauty salon.
However, this person only worked at the beauty salon for six months before quitting in anger because he couldn't stand the difficult customers.
Chen Fanglan and she got along reasonably well, exchanged phone numbers, and occasionally met up for a meal.
The two arranged to have dinner at a small restaurant.
When Chen Fanglan arrived with Shen Xuewei, the other party had already ordered the food and was waiting for them.
Upon seeing the two appear at the door, he quickly waved to them.
"Here, here."
Chen Fanglan smiled at her from afar, then walked over with Shen Xuewei.
"I'm sorry I'm late."
The girl laughed heartily, "It's not late, it's just that I came too early."
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