Chapter 78 Plan
"You three little brats have been living in someone else's house for so long, why don't you compensate them for the rent and the damage to the house?"
"Are you still being mean? Are you going to give me back your home? How come a house can take your last name just because you live in it?"
"The master hasn't said anything yet, and you guys are already shouting first. Be quiet and stop yelling!"
Director Liu's scolding, although seemingly fierce on the surface, was actually another form of explanation, and he was filled with compassion.
Xiao Qiao, the oldest of the three, immediately understood what was going on. He looked up at the owner of the house, who was only a few years older than him, and said, "We'll make up the money!"
As long as you don't sue them and don't arrest them, I'll compensate them no matter how much money they have...
Xiao Qiao touched the family's only belongings of 85 cents in his trouser pocket, and his eyes were full of bitterness: This is probably not even enough.
"Brother! Let's..." Where can we get the money to make up for it?
Seeing him shaking his head and giving him a warning look, Tang Feng silently swallowed the second half of his words. At the same time, he grabbed the dishonest little boy who jumped out from behind him.
The oldest of the three brothers is sixteen years old, and the youngest has just turned ten.
During the most difficult year, they were able to survive because of the existence of this family.
Compensation is due, but how many paper boxes do they have to make to make it enough?
They thought Brother Qiao had found a good opportunity and their lives would get better, but they never expected... life would give them another heavy blow.
"Comrade Su."
Su Ning, who was in deep thought, raised his eyes, followed his gesture and walked to the side with him.
The windows on the second floor are quite large. Standing here and looking out, you can enjoy a broad view. Not only can you see the entire yard, but you can also see the alleys on the left and right.
"This Xiaoqiao..."
Director Liu couldn't help but sigh as soon as he started talking. Everyone in their area probably knew about the Xiao family.
I haven't seen him for several years, but I never thought that this kid would come here and bring two children younger than him to make a living together.
How old was he when he disappeared? At most, he was only eight years old. I don't know how he managed to survive these few years.
When the daughter-in-law of the Xiao family accidentally killed her husband, the old couple of the Xiao family had a big fight because they were dissatisfied that she was not sentenced to poverty but was sent to labor reform.
From his grandparents to his uncles, aunts and cousins, no one was willing to take him in, even though Xiaoqiao was a child of their Xiao family and the only son of the deceased Xiao Yong.
The Xiao family is really cruel!
How much food can a baby that big produce every day? Even a bowl of thin rice soup can be enough to grow him up!
"No one is taking care of his grandparents?"
Director Liu shook his head, thinking of that woman with sympathy in his eyes, "Xiaoqiao's mother is the child bride raised by the Xiao family. She was picked up when she was young and she doesn't even know where her own family is."
It's not enough that she works like a slave and is bullied by the whole family. She also has to suffer domestic violence from her alcoholic husband from time to time. Isn't this just bullying her parents who have no one to rely on for support?
Secretly despising the inappropriate behavior of the Xiao family, Director Liu glanced at the boys who were discussing something with their heads down, and said, "Comrade Su, this situation is indeed special... Can you..."
It's a bit difficult to say more than just saying this.
It's not just one or two dollars, but several hundred dollars. Whose money comes from the wind? Even if he wants to help, he has to consider his own situation first. Is he willing to take out a hundred dollars?
You only have good intentions in words, but how can you have the nerve to morally blackmail a little girl like this?
Director Liu blushed and looked at her apologetically, "Sorry, Comrade Su, just pretend I didn't say anything."
Waving his hand gently, Su Ning knew what he wanted to say but had not finished, and also understood why he said such self-contradictory words.
Man is born good.
Even the worst beasts may have some unknown softness in their hearts, let alone ordinary people.
Everyone has his or her own conscience and kindness, but reality forces most people to choose to ignore it.
…
At her request, Director Liu took Ma Teng out of the building first, looking back every few steps.
Ma Teng scratched his chin in confusion, looked back in confusion, and then approached him and asked, "Director, what does Comrade Su mean by this? Don't you need our help in mediation?"
"Then if we take back the house, do you think Comrade Su will consider renting it out or selling it?"
"You're everywhere, why do you care so much! Have you finished the census registration at Fengwei? Have you filled out the unified forms? Or do you not want to approve the marriage leave?"
This series of bombardments made Ma Teng retract his head instantly and put away all his little thoughts.
…
The two people's voices gradually faded away, and their figures quickly disappeared around the corner.
Su Ning, who was standing by the window, looked back at the three people who were mumbling and asked, "What are your names and how old are you?"
"My name is Xiao Qiao, I'm sixteen, he's Tang Feng, fourteen, and the youngest, Yan Tong, just turned ten."
After taking a small step forward, Xiao Qiao's face and eyes showed a look of frost that was inconsistent with his age.
The childishness and sharpness that a teenager should have were forced to transform into calmness and restraint.
"Comrade Su, tell me, how much compensation do you need?"
"You have money?"
“…”
Xiao Qiao pinched the seam of his pants with some embarrassment, took a deep breath and opened his mouth to test, "One month, can I delay the payment for one month? I can find someone to guarantee the IOU, and I will definitely pay it back in a month!"
"Oh? What kind of job would allow you to pay off such a large amount of debt in a month?"
"Why are you so nagging, woman? My brother Qiao never lies. I said it would be a month, and it must be a month. I've already returned the money to you, and you're still meddling in where we got our money from. Aren't you being too nosy?"
He has such a hot temper, and gets ignited at any time, like a little firecracker.
He lowered his head with amusement and looked at Yan Tong, who was full of defensiveness and treated him as an intruder since he came in. "Do you know that talking like this will make you unpopular?"
"Of course I have to ask about this money, just in case it was obtained through some improper means..."
"You're talking nonsense! You're a bad person!"
Although she was teasing the child, it was also a test. Su Ning did not miss the panic that flashed across Xiao Qiao's eyes as soon as she said this.
"If they are not likable, then they are not likable. I don't care. Who asked them to like them? I wuwu..."
Yan Tong, who looked like someone whose tail had been stepped on and whose fur stood on end, had his round eyes suddenly turned red. He had not yet finished a long paragraph when Tang Feng, who was standing next to him, covered his mouth with his hand.
"Xiaotong, listen to me and shut up when you should!"
"Wuwu~mm~"
The little brat is small in age but has a big temper.
"I'm sorry Comrade Su, Xiaotong..."
"fine."
Tang Feng smiled at her awkwardly. Hearing that she didn't seem angry or care, he dragged the person behind him.
"Xiao Qiao, have you ever been to school?"
"I went to the third grade of elementary school."
When he was young, his mother wanted him to study...
Xiao Qiao sneered, confusing the scenes that came to his mind involuntarily. He calmed down before continuing, "Later, I learned some from an old man and I can recognize all the characters."
I don't know what her intention is in asking this question, but since they are the one asking for help, of course they will answer any questions.
"I have a job here, would you like to do it?"
"Um?"
What's the meaning?
Xiao Qiao looked at her puzzledly, a little surprised, "Comrade Su, I don't quite understand what you said..."
"To put it simply, I have something I need you to do for a long time, and the wages will cover the rent of this small building."
"You mean as long as I agree, we can continue to live here and work in lieu of rent?"
Seeing her nodding and responding to the joy shown on the faces of her two younger brothers, Xiao Qiao did not agree immediately, but pondered it carefully in his heart.
According to Director Liu and the information they had found in the past, renting such a large villa would cost at least five or six yuan a month.
Not to mention the housing compensation, the rent alone has been quite a bit over the past few years.
Just like she asked before, what kind of job can earn so much money?
He originally planned to agree to follow Brother Leopard to work in the black market. If he was lucky, what he could earn in a month would be enough to pay back the debt.
The reason I had been hesitant before was because my two younger brothers were still young. What would they do if something happened to him?
But now...
Suning's arrival seemed to have given him an extra path in life.
"Can I ask what the job is? What kind of work do I need to do?"
"You know the black market, right?"
As expected, they are all in the same underworld.
Xiao Qiao couldn't tell what he was thinking, but he knew deep down that the fastest way to make money in today's world was through reselling.
(End of this chapter)
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