In addition, Ye Weiwei also gave her parents some fabric, some of which came from Huo's eldest and second sisters-in-law, some from Song Li, and some she found in her space. It was enough for their family to make several sets of clothes.
Originally, they wanted to give Ye's parents a thousand yuan, worried that they wouldn't have enough money for their second brother's wedding. But the two elders refused to accept it no matter what. When Ye's second brother found out, he directly stuffed the money back into Ye Weiwei's hands.
"Who do you think you are, you little brat! Your second brother has been working for so many years, how could I not have some savings? If I need you to pay for my wedding, where would I put my face? Even if I can't get married, I can't spend my little sister's money!"
Take it back right now!
Ye's parents also said, "You child, we are still alive. When we were exonerated and returned, the authorities paid us back wages and gave us an extra compensation. We are not short of money. How could we let a married daughter like you pay for it? This is what we, as parents, should do. We should give you all the money for the things you brought back. If you have money, spend it yourself. You should never shortchange yourself, understand?"
Hearing these words, Ye Weiwei felt as if her heart was being soaked in a hot spring, and her eyes couldn't help but sting. She pouted and said unhappily, "So Mom, Dad, and my second brother think that I'm a married daughter who's no longer part of the family? When you gave me things, I wasn't so reluctant. Why do you have to be so calculating when I give you something? Why don't you also calculate every penny I spent from the family before? From now on, we'll have no one to talk to!"
Ye Huaijin tapped Ye Weiwei on the head in annoyance: "You little ingrate, are you trying to cut ties with us? You little ingrate!"
Ye Weiwei feigned anger and snorted coldly: "Who told you to be so distant with me, not treating me like family, and then you won't even let me be angry?"
Ye Huaijin was speechless: "How could I not treat you like family? It's just that I don't want you to keep the money for yourself."
In his mind, it was only natural for an older brother to protect his younger sister and spend money on her; if he were to spend his sister's money, it would make him, as the older brother, seem incompetent.
He knew many families that favored sons over daughters. Some families even sold their daughters to raise money for a bride price, pushing their daughters into a living hell.
He looked down on that kind of family, and even more so on that kind of man, thinking that such a man was simply useless and unworthy of being called a man.
Ye Weiwei saw through his thoughts at a glance and said helplessly, "Second brother, stop being so chauvinistic and stubborn. Isn't it only right for family members to help each other? Besides, it's not like I'm giving you all my things because I'm struggling to make ends meet. These are all things I can afford, and they won't affect my life. Your family needs them too, so what's wrong with that?"
I know you care about me and think of everything for me, but don't I care about you too? Relationships are mutual. If I only think about my own enjoyment and only take without giving back, then I'd be a real ingrate.
Ye Huaijin was taken aback, then laughed and said, "Alright, Second Brother misunderstood. Second Brother just feels that you have sacrificed too much for the family these past few years, and Second Brother, as the older brother, feels ashamed."
Ye Weiwei patted Ye Huaijin's shoulder and said in a pretentious tone, "Second brother, you need to be more careful! Broaden your horizons, think long-term, and stop focusing on these trivial matters. What you need to do is to do well in the army, rise through the ranks, and become my strong support. When that happens, even if I cause a huge upheaval in the capital, you can protect me. With a wave of my hand, nothing will happen, understand?"
Ye Huaijin nodded with an expression of being taught, playing along with Ye Weiwei's performance: "Little sister, your second brother understands, I get it! Just watch, your second brother will definitely make something of himself. When the time comes, you won't just be able to tear the sky down in Kyoto, you can even turn it upside down."
Father Ye slapped Ye Lao Er on the head in annoyance, "What nonsense are you talking about! You're such a big man and you're still not steady. Is your head on your neck just to make up for your height?"
Ye Huaijin scratched his head and looked at his father with a resentful expression. "Dad, I was just trying to make my little sister happy. You already think I'm not very bright, but you hit me on the head. Aren't you afraid of making me stupid?"
Father Ye snorted: "Stop standing there, get to work!"
Ye Huaijin responded, then winked at Ye Weiwei and ran off in a flash.
After Ye Erge left, Ye's father patted Ye Weiwei's shoulder with a serious expression: "Weiwei, when Dad's annual leave ends, I'll be promoted to a higher position, from deputy to full-fledged. The higher-ups have already held a meeting and approved it; we're just waiting for the official documents to be issued."
Dad will work hard and strive for success, to be your strong support.
Ye's mother quickly took Ye Weiwei's hand and said, "Weiwei, I haven't been idle at home since I came back. I've taken on a lot of translation work for outsiders and earned quite a bit of extra money. Your parents have money, so you really don't need to worry about the family."
That's your eldest brother. Besides his regular job, he often writes articles, and his royalties are higher than his salary. You know your third brother; he's also quick-witted and never short of money.
Your parents never treat you like an outsider; you'll always be our family's most precious treasure.
Ye Weiwei leaned on her mother's shoulder: "I know, you are also my most important family members forever."
It feels so good to be cherished when someone always holds you in the palm of their hand.
After spending some time with her parents, Ye Weiwei remembered her father's upcoming promotion and asked, "Dad, has the higher-ups mentioned when the college entrance examination will be reinstated?"
Mr. Ye asked in surprise, "How did you know the country would reinstate the college entrance examination?"
Ye Weiwei responded without changing her expression: "Isn't this obvious? The country needs to develop science and technology, the economy, agriculture, and all aspects of development. We can't do without talent. The country is currently experiencing a talent shortage. If we want to cultivate talent quickly, we can only restore the normal education order. Restoring the college entrance examination to select talent is inevitable."
Mr. Ye looked at his daughter with relief, "There hasn't been a policy from above yet, but I heard some rumors. At the leadership meeting before the Lunar New Year, many people proposed changing the current education system. I just don't know when it will be restored."
Ye Weiwei thought to herself, the original book said that the college entrance examination was restored in the winter of 1977. It's only 1976 now, and I didn't expect there to be calls from the higher authorities to restore the college entrance examination. Does that mean that the time for the restoration of the college entrance examination in the book might be brought forward?
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