Chapter 8: Centrifugal This evening, the weather was a little chilly...
That night, the weather was slightly chilly, but Chen's mother, lying in bed, felt like there was a fire in her heart and she tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
After another round, Father Chen finally lost his patience and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong with you so late at night?"
In the dark night, Chen's mother opened her eyes wide and sighed softly, "Alas! When I heard that the Gu family had a few hundred more dollars, I couldn't help but guess how much money Caihe had."
Chen Caihe's adoptive parents' home is no worse than Gu Ruyi's adoptive parents' home. Gu Ruyi can easily take out hundreds of dollars, so one can imagine how much money Chen Caihe has.
When Chen's father heard the news, he felt a little unhappy. After Chen Caihe came back, she took out fifty yuan and said it was all her money.
At the beginning, Chen's father was very pleased that Chen Caihe was so filial and generous, so even though the family was poor, he did not ask for Chen Caihe's private money.
But he never expected that Chen Caihe, who usually devoted her heart and soul to this family, would actually have a hidden trick up her sleeve.
However, no matter how uncomfortable he felt, Chen's father understood very well that it was Chen Caihe's money, not theirs, so they had no right to say anything.
"What does it have to do with you how much money the child has? Stop making a fuss so late at night. Go to bed."
Mother Chen sat up suddenly and said aggrievedly, "Do you think I want to covet the money in my child's hand? I am doing this for you! Your leg doctor said that as long as there is money, it can be cured. Before, my family had no money and I never dared to have this idea, but...but now Caihe has money in her hand!"
When talking about his own legs, Father Chen fell silent.
Something has grown inside both of his legs, causing him to have difficulty walking and suffer unbearable pain every now and then.
The doctor said that for this disease, the leg can be restored to normal by simply cutting off the growth inside the leg. However, the surgery fee of more than 100 yuan broke Chen's father's waist.
Because of his weak health and lack of skills, he has always been a first-level worker with a salary of only 24 yuan. Not to mention Chen's mother, who suffered a dystocia when giving birth to her third child and suffered from a chronic illness. Now she spends half the day in bed and can only take care of her two children to make some paper boxes. She can earn five or six yuan a month.
The combined monthly income of the two of them was only 30 yuan, which was used to pay for medicine and raise three children. It was already very good enough to support their lives, and they did not have a penny to save.
So from then on, Chen's father gave up the idea of treating his illness. He would just take painkillers when he felt pain, and walk slowly when it was inconvenient for him to walk.
But that was mainly because Chen's father had no money, and now he suddenly learned that Chen Caihe had money, even though he knew it was wrong, Chen's father was still a little tempted.
But no matter how excited he was, Father Chen was still worried about being ridiculed if others knew about it. "Forget it! I won't die from this disease. I can't bring myself to ask the child for money. Hiss..."
Just as he finished speaking, Father Chen suddenly became ill and groaned, covering his leg.
In the moonlight, Chen's mother could clearly see that Chen's father's face was twisted in pain.
Her tired eyes suddenly became moist, and she choked up and said, "I don't care about shame. I'll say it. As long as it can make you feel better, I don't care even if others poke my spine."
"You...ah..."
Father Chen couldn't say a word of blame. After all, his wife was doing this for him...
The next day, Chen's mother woke up at five o'clock in the morning.
Not long after, she heard some rustling noises coming from the next room.
Chen's mother also hurriedly got up, but she was so weak that it was difficult for her to even put on clothes.
When Chen's mother finally finished cleaning up, Chen Caihe had already lit the stove to make medicine for her.
While the medicine was being boiled, Chen Caihe was not idle either. She was busy pasting paper boxes.
To be honest, seeing that Chen Caihe was more diligent than the children she raised, Chen's mother felt very uncomfortable.
I feel very sorry for Chen Caihe.
However, thinking about how Chen's father had been in pain for half the night, Chen's mother hardened her heart.
"Caihe, mother wants to tell you something."
Chen Caihe, who was concentrating on pasting paper boxes, was a little surprised when she heard her mother's voice, "Mom, what's the matter?"
It seems like a big deal to get up so early.
Mother Chen was still a little hesitant, but at this moment Father Chen in the room happened to snort, and determination immediately flashed in Mother Chen's eyes.
"Mom...Mom just wants to borrow one hundred and fifty dollars from you."
Chen Caihe was stunned, not understanding why her mother would say such a thing.
"Mom, why do you need so much money? Besides, you know how much money I have."
Since she had already spoken, there was no turning back. Chen's mother said, "I want to take your father to see a doctor, but I don't have enough money, so I'm asking you to borrow some. Caihe, Gu Ruyi can easily come up with a few hundred yuan, you should be able to do the same. I won't ask for more, just 150 yuan, as long as your father's illness is cured."
"Mom, what do you mean? Are you doubting me?" There was a hint of sadness in Chen Caihe's grape-like eyes.
The adoptive mother said that sincerity should be rewarded with sincerity, so after returning, Chen Caihe told her biological parents everything she had, and worked hard to earn money for the family.
But she never expected that after she had given so much, her own mother would actually doubt her.
Seeing that Chen Caihe was about to cry, Chen's mother couldn't help but shed tears, and said incoherently: "No... Mother... Mother didn't, Mother... Mother is..."
In the end, Chen's mother was speechless, because Chen Caihe was right, she did doubt Chen Caihe, and this was an indisputable fact.
"In short, I am sorry for you, but Caihe, I really can't do anything. Seeing your father crying in pain, my heart is broken. And the doctor also said that if the operation is not performed, your father may not be able to walk after a long time. I can't watch your father become useless!"
"But I really don't have any money." Seeing that her mother believed that she was hiding some money, Chen Caihe didn't care about the sadness and just felt that she was wronged.
She was telling the truth, but Chen's mother didn't believe it. "It's impossible. You have been in that family for so many years. You are obedient and sensible. How could they only give you fifty yuan?"
A wealthy family like that should be able to easily spare a few hundred dollars, so fifty dollars is about the same as giving a beggar money.
Chen Caihe was speechless. When she left, her adoptive parents did give her two hundred yuan.
But that money was the dowry prepared for her by her adoptive mother, and it was kept in the bank, and the passbook was also in the hands of her adoptive mother.
The money was not in her hands, so she couldn't take it out even if she wanted to.
The key point is that her adoptive mother doesn't allow her to say it out loud. Compared to her biological mother, with whom she has hardly gotten along, Chen Caihe will definitely listen more to her adoptive mother who has raised her for more than ten years.
But it was not easy to get rid of her mother, so Chen Caihe could only say, "Anyway, I really only have fifty yuan in my hand. Believe it or not, mother. Dad's illness is so serious, so I'll sell the bicycle and sewing machine first. Treating the illness is more important."
Mother Chen was shocked. "How can that be possible?"
The bicycle sewing machine was given to Chen Caihe by her adoptive parents with great fanfare. If she sold it, it would be very embarrassing if it got out.
Besides, bicycles and sewing machines are so hard to buy! If it is sold, I am afraid his family may not be able to afford it even after waiting for another ten years.
This isn't okay, that isn't okay, you just have to assume that you have money, right?
Chen Caihe was exhausted and said the plan she had planned a long time ago, "Then you just wait a little longer. I am a first-class worker now. If I save a little, I can save at least 20 yuan a month. It will take at most half a year to save enough for my father's surgery."
"I'm going to work."
After saying this, Chen Caihe left without looking back.
But Chen's mother thought that she left because she felt guilty, and was very angry. She thought that Chen Caihe was not raised by her and was too hard-hearted. She would not pay for her father's medical treatment even though she had money.
well! I wish I hadn't picked the wrong one.
While thinking this, Chen's mother completely forgot that if the baby was not taken away by mistake, given her family's financial situation, Chen Caihe probably couldn't even come up with five dollars, let alone fifty dollars, let alone get a job.
On the other hand, Chen Caihe's favorable impression of Gu Ruyi continued to decline as she went out.
She was worried that Gu Ruyi's reputation would be ruined, and she tried her best to persuade her to change.
I didn't expect that Gu Ruyi would choose to spend money. This is really a bit too much. Can money replace feelings?
The happiness of family and being surrounded by loving parents, this is what normal people yearn for.
If she were Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu, she would definitely prefer not to have a penny but keep her own daughter by her side.
In the end, Gu Ruyi didn't consider Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu's feelings at all, and just gave some money. It's really...
So cruel.
With a daughter like this, Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu must be heartbroken...
As I shook my head and sighed, I had unknowingly arrived at the factory.
Thinking that she still had to earn money for her father's medical treatment, Chen Caihe immediately perked up.
Gu Ruyi had no idea that the mother and daughter of the Chen family had quarreled because of Gu's mother's inspiration.
After carrying her luggage to her new home, Gu Ruyi finally felt a sense of belonging.
Although this home does not belong to her yet, at least she does not have to worry about anyone doing something bad to her or being driven away.
The newly rented house is at least 60% to 70% new, which is considered to be in good condition in this era.
But cleaning is a big project. This room has probably not been occupied for a long time. There is a thick layer of dust and the beams are covered with cobwebs. It will probably take several hours to clean.
If this had happened in her previous life, Gu Ruyi would have preferred to hire a part-time worker no matter how much money it would cost.
But it’s not possible in this life. Even if I have money, I dare not hire anyone. No matter how dirty or disgusting it is, I can only roll up my sleeves and do it myself.
However, there was nothing at home, so before cleaning, Gu Ruyi had to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some washbasins, brooms and towels.
By the way, I need to have some breakfast, otherwise I won’t have the energy to work later.
Gu Ruyi, who had made plans, walked briskly towards the "commercial street" of the 1970s. When passing by a bank on the way, Gu Ruyi suddenly had an idea.
Bank! Apart from money, gold bars are probably the most abundant.
Let’s see if we can sign gold…
She was moved and took action immediately. However, after using up a check-in point, Gu Ruyi only heard, "Ding! Sign in once at the Farmers Bank and receive five Great Unity cards. 】
The gold he had longed for was gone, and before he had time to feel disappointed, suddenly, Gu Ruyi felt a sharp pain in his back.
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