Four days later, Xiao Jiu and Tao An left Xihe Village, sent their grandparents back to their rented house in the county town, and then took a car back to Luoshi.
After not seeing them for more than half a year, the house of the elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Weng, has been handed over to the community neighborhood committee for rental.
For renters, there's no immediate impact; the rent remains the same, it's just that someone else is paying it.
Although the elderly couple in the Weng family no longer have to pay rent, their lives are visibly more difficult than before.
With the help of a little wine, money and food, life was actually not bad.
The problem is the health of the elderly couple. After all, they are getting old, and the old man almost had a stroke. Their health is deteriorating day by day.
Even though the community found them cleaning jobs, they couldn't do them.
Fortunately, they still had some wine and occasionally received food by mail to make ends meet.
"How have you been these past six months? I'm leaving tomorrow, do you need me to leave some food for you?"
The old lady shook her head, "No need, have your second sister bring it over gradually, it'll be enough for us to eat until the end of the year."
After you go back, you don't need to send so many things anymore. If you need anything, we'll have your second sister talk to you.
Their home is so small, who knows if someone will come and try to take advantage of them?
For safety reasons, the two elders no longer allowed Xiao Jiu to store supplies.
"Okay, then remember to keep in touch with me in a timely manner."
He left behind two jars of yellow peaches, some salted duck eggs, dried seaweed, and pastries, and then returned to the backyard.
Tang Cuiju was very surprised to hear that Tao An had been admitted to an agricultural university.
"That's great, Anzi. I'd like to try it next year too."
Xiao Jiu subconsciously looked at Yuan Yuan, "How's my second sister's revision going?"
Yuan Yuan looked at Cui Ju with admiration: "It's amazing that you can work and study at the same time. I can't imagine how much you've sacrificed."
I think getting into a vocational high school shouldn't be a problem. If I perform well, I might even get into a junior college.
Cuiju was eager to try, saying, "I want to take the accounting exam next year."
Perhaps it was studying that gave her motivation; although you could see her fatigue, her eyes were very bright.
Accounting/Finance Major?
Yes, this is indeed suitable for Cuiju to do. Second Sister has a good eye.
Moreover, since she came to Los Angeles, her horizons have broadened, she has become more tactful in her dealings with others, and her lifestyle has become more rigorous.
She no longer cares about the opinions of those around her, focusing solely on earning money, studying, and taking exams. Sometimes she even needs to take leave from school for exams.
While cooking with Tang Cuiju, she secretly asked her, "Has Ye Zhen mentioned her brother to you?"
Cuiju turned to look at her younger sister in surprise: "What? She told you about this?"
Xiao Jiu nodded. "She asked for my opinion, but I didn't know how to respond, so I didn't. What are your thoughts, sister?"
Cuiju showed strong resistance: "Right now, I just want to work and earn money to study. I don't want to think about anything else for the time being. I'll think about it after I pass the exam."
Xiao Jiu nodded and didn't say anything more. Cui Ju patted her and said, "Leave this to me. I'll explain it to her."
Mentioning Tang Cuixiang, "Huangfu Biao has come after you again. I really admire his determination. Whenever he comes over, he goes to find your sixth sister."
Although we don't see each other every time, everyone at your sixth sister's workplace knows she has such a wealthy and persistent suitor.
"Also, it seems your third brother is in love too, with a teacher at his school. I ran into him once at a state-run restaurant."
Xiao Jiu wasn't surprised that Huangfu Biao chased after her. Once he understood and made up his mind, he certainly wouldn't give up so easily.
Although Tang Cuixiang had been avoiding him, the fact that everyone at her workplace knew about it meant that her sixth sister's spring had been taken away from her.
It wasn't entirely fruitless; at least Huangfu Biao's actions made Tang Cuixiang's suitors reconsider their strength.
On the contrary, Cuiju's mention of Tao Qing's potential partner surprised her quite a bit.
"He didn't tell his family, not even my mother knows."
"That girl looks quite tall, probably over 1.6 meters. She has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and is very capable and assertive. I heard she's a key member of the school's staff!"
Xiao Jiu immediately became interested, "What's it called?"
Cuiju actually knew him. "Li Chunqing, the math teacher, do you know him?"
Xiao Jiu slammed her hand on the table. "I know her all too well. She's the chemistry teacher nicknamed 'the female devil,' not a math teacher."
But isn't she older than my third brother? She looks quite mature, and despite being a chemistry teacher, she's also a homeroom teacher—she's very capable!
"Huh? When your brother introduced himself, he said he taught math? As for his age, he looks a bit older than your brother."
Xiao Jiu: "..." She wouldn't be teaching both, would she?
Being able to teach both math and chemistry simultaneously, Li Chunqing's professional skills are truly exceptional.
After lunch, Xiao Jiu went out: "I'm going to find them so we can have dinner together tonight."
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Tao Qing looked at her younger sister, who had suddenly appeared in front of her, with surprise: "When did you get back?"
Today, Xiao Jiu, with her short, ear-length hair, was wearing a sun hat, a light yellow dress, white sneakers, and an embroidered ethnic bag slung across her shoulder. She stood gracefully at the cafeteria entrance and called out to Tao Qing and Li Chunqing, who had just finished eating.
Li Chunqing had taught Xiaojiu chemistry, and since she was the youngest outstanding graduate in the school's history, she left a deep impression on her.
"Welcome back to your alma mater, Tao Tao. I am Li Chunqing."
Seeing Teacher Li Chunqing extend her hand to her, Xiao Jiu greeted her with a smile: "Hello, Teacher Li."
Tao Qing and Li Chunqing were still holding freshly washed lunchboxes, and they took them from them when they saw this.
"You two siblings must have something to talk about when you meet. Give me your lunchbox, and I'll bring it to your office."
After Li Chunqing politely left, Xiao Jiu leaned over and winked at her third brother: "Your girlfriend?"
Tao Qing's handsome face flushed slightly with embarrassment: "Well, not yet, she hasn't agreed."
Xiao Jiu looked at the slender and tall Li Chunqing and asked, "She...is quite a bit older than you, isn't she?"
Tao Qing, born in 1944, is six years older than Xiao Jiu, and is only twenty years old this year.
Li Chunqing's teaching style is domineering yet restrained, earning her the nickname "female devil," and she has been at the school for quite some time.
"I am 25 years old, a graduate of the provincial normal school, divorced, and have a three-year-old daughter."
Xiao Jiu stared at Tao Qing in disbelief. "This is your choice?"
Tao Qing gazed longingly in the direction Li Chunqing had left.
"I think she's cool. Do you know why she got divorced?"
Xiao Jiu raised an eyebrow and followed Tao Qing to the parallel bars on the playground. She easily jumped up and down, taking advantage of the fact that no one was around.
"Her husband is very accomplished; he's a surgeon at the city hospital. A combination of a doctor and a high school teacher means they're bound to be very busy."
It's normal for grandparents to take care of children after they're born.
What's abnormal is that because Li Chunqing refused to have a second child, her grandmother secretly took her toddler granddaughter out and abandoned her.
If it weren't for an acquaintance witnessing this scene, the child would have been lost. That was a train station, how could anyone be so heartless?
No mother could tolerate this. Li Chunqing has witnesses, and her mother-in-law can't deny it. If she doesn't get a divorce, she'll sue them.
So the couple divorced, citing irreconcilable differences, and the husband paid the mother and daughter a large sum of money in compensation.
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