She was indeed starving that day, and just collapsed casually in front of He Yi's shop.
It was a good thing, so He Yi came out and took her in. When He Yi saw that she was about to refuse, she disagreed. He Yi was firm in her attitude, "Sister, you are wrong. It is a favor to take you in, and it is my duty to pay you."
“What’s more,” He Yi looked at the beautiful silkworm girl and sighed, “For the past month, you’ve gotten up earlier than anyone else and gone to bed later than anyone else, managing everything inside and outside the house!”
Upon hearing this, Meican Niang lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly, "You took me and my child in, and I'm already very happy to be able to work for you. I'm clumsy and worried that I won't do a good job."
"But if you're going to do something, you should get paid, right? This is your reward, isn't it? It's all perfectly reasonable, isn't it?"
Meican Niang hurriedly shook her head, saying she didn't want any money, but He Yi was adamant: "Even Qingju has praised you to me several times, saying that you are more capable than the maids who have served me for many years. I have seen your efforts and contributions to the shop! You should be paid for your work, no matter where you go."
The beautiful silkworm girl was flustered and soon tears streamed down her face.
He Yi knew that Mei Can Niang wouldn't ask for her wages, but she actually had a solution. "Besides, the young lady is growing up day by day. Isn't it a good long-term plan for her to keep working with us in the shop?"
When the topic turned to children, Meican Niang's expression changed. In her view, the purpose of all her efforts was for her children.
She doesn't expect her child to be exceptionally successful in the future, but at least she doesn't want her child to end up like her, spending her whole life cleaning in a restaurant.
He Yi continued, "I think she's a clever child, and very diligent. I'm thinking of finding a school nearby to send the young lady to study and learn to read."
"Ah!" Upon hearing this, Meican Niang was deeply moved and immediately knelt down in front of He Yi. He Yi quickly reached out to help her up.
She continued speaking according to her own thoughts and plans: "It's always good for a girl to learn more things, so that she will have more options in the future."
She added, "I'll cover the money first, and when the young lady becomes successful and capable, she can pay me back. What do you think?" In truth, He Yi genuinely wanted to help the person and would never ask for it back.
[She's a successful career woman and a warm-hearted boss!]
[The villainous female supporting character has a surprisingly good conscience.]
Knowledge changes destiny; in any case, sending the young lady to school is a good thing.
"study?!"
The beautiful silkworm girl was horrified. She had been hit by a huge pie falling from the sky, and the excitement and surprise overwhelmed her.
Back when she was in Gaojia Village, she wanted her daughter to go to school, but going to school required a lot of expenses. Where could a peasant woman like her get so much money?
However, at this moment, the young princess not only gave her a considerable amount of wages, but also suggested that the child go to school?! This was something that Meican Niang had been dreaming of!
No, no, no, I never dreamed that He Yi was so kind, so helpful, and so good to me.
You have to understand, in Gaojia Village, it's considered a great favor if a girl's family can eat and dress warmly. Going to school is a privilege reserved for the children of landlords. Now, the princess has not only paid her so much but is also sending her to school.
This is no joke.
Just accept the villainous female supporting character's kindness without any qualms, and don't overthink it.
Studying hard is the greatest reward you can give to the young princess.
Joy and gratitude overwhelmed her, and all the resentment and frustration she felt during the day from seeing Gao Dekai and Jiang Shu vanished.
"What incredible luck I have, Princess! How can I possibly thank you?" As she finished speaking, she knelt down again, and Zheng Heyi grabbed her wrist.
“Regardless of gender, one’s knees are worth gold. Get up quickly,” but Meican Niang’s tears were already uncontrollable, rolling down like large pearls from a broken string. He Yi grabbed her hand, “Get up, get up first, get up and listen to me.”
Meican Niang showed no intention of getting up; she stubbornly remained kneeling before He Yi, her voice choked with sobs.
"Princess! Your kindness and virtue are beyond repayment. My daughter and I could never repay you even if we were to serve you like cattle or horses. Princess, how can you expect me to accept this?"
Meican Niang was so excited that she was almost incoherent. Only by constantly kowtowing to her benefactor could she feel a little better. He Yi frowned.
“Sister, listen to me. If you feel ashamed, just take on more responsibilities. I heard that you are doing the work of three people, even chopping wood and carrying water by yourself. How can this be allowed?”
“Oh dear,” Mei Can Niang shook her head, “I’m so happy to be able to work here. Back in Gaojia Village, I was working from dawn till dusk, and I didn’t even get paid back then.”
"so!"
He Yi looked steadily into the eyes of the beautiful silkworm girl, "Remember, all you need to do is work hard to repay me. Don't hold a grudge or overthink things."
Meican Niang nodded, but was reluctant to get up. He Yi put on a stern face, "Alright, elder sister, don't be so coy, get up quickly, elder sister!"
He Yi bent down and finally managed to help Mei Can Niang up. After all this commotion, He Yi felt a pang of sadness in her heart. "Why did you have to say something about being a slave? I'm your boss, not an exploiter. You just need to do your job well in the future."
"Also," He Yi emphasized, "raising your daughter well is the best way to repay me. Alright, keep your wages safe. I'll arrange your daughter's schooling as soon as possible. As for martial arts, have Qingju inquire about nearby schools for her, and I guarantee she can start school soon. It's getting late, so take the child to rest."
Meicanniang wiped away her tears and hurriedly told her daughter to kowtow to Heyi.
He clenched his fist, ready to strike, and almost cursed, "Why are you doing this all of a sudden? I'm getting angry."
The silkworm girl smiled sheepishly, clutching the heavy wages that symbolized hope, and thanked her profusely before taking her sleepy daughter to the backyard.
Watching the mother and daughter leave, He Yi felt a surge of warmth in her heart.
The unpleasantness of the day seemed to be somewhat diluted by this heartwarming scene.
At this moment, only He Yi, Liu Yun, and Qing Ju remained in the shop. He Yi also told the two to go home and rest early, and she was about to go home herself when she saw Zheng Yu walking over.
He Yi felt something was off and stared intently at her brother.
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