Back then, clam oil was packaged in shells and cost one cent each. Because it was cheap, it was very popular with young girls.
I've used Suhe before; it's moisturizing, but it's too oily and uncomfortable to use.
However, it's quite good that a girl from the countryside can afford this. Many people wouldn't even be willing to buy one, since it's not cheap at all.
So Su He thought for a moment and said, "You guys keep it. Use the clam oil when you're done."
Without lingering any longer, they went straight back.
Only after she entered the room did Grandma Su leave through the door and return to her bed.
Seeing her like this, Old Man Su asked, "Has Heya gone back?"
"Yeah, I went back. Sigh, that Heya is just too kind-hearted. To avoid me scolding those guys, she even went over secretly, as if I didn't know."
Old Man Su smiled at her and said, "Then let's just pretend we don't know."
Grandma Su glared at him angrily after hearing this, "Do you need to tell me? Would I slap Heya's face? I'm just worried about her. I guess Heya has spent almost all of her salary. I'll give her some more money when she leaves."
Old Su had no objections, "It's up to you to decide."
After saying that, seeing that Grandma Su was still tossing and turning and couldn't sleep, he advised her again, "Go to sleep quickly, didn't you want to wear your new shoes out to show off tomorrow?"
"What nonsense are you spouting, you old codger? When did I ever want to show off?"
Despite saying that, Grandma Su fell asleep quickly.
Seeing this, Old Man Su quickly went to sleep as well. Hmm, he also had to wear his new shoes out for a stroll tomorrow...
The next day, Su He rested at home, and during that day, her aunt and the others had already arranged how the cotton would be used.
They're all just making clothes for children.
Su's mother made a cotton-padded jacket for each of her two sons. It wasn't too thick, but it was enough. She also used the leftovers to make a pair of cotton gloves for Su He.
Su Miao had nothing.
Su He was afraid that she would be sad, so after dinner she specially called her into the room, intending to comfort her or give her the cotton gloves privately. But she didn't expect that this child, who was not very old, was so open-minded.
"Big sister, I'm not sad. I've known what kind of person Mother is for a long time, and I'm used to it. Anyway, as long as I have milk, Mother wouldn't dare to treat me badly."
As for favoritism, it wasn't too much. At least you gave me most of the clothes you had left over. I'm wearing your old cotton-padded jacket now, which is better than the clothes of my other siblings.
I'm already very satisfied, so don't worry, big sister, I won't be angry with Mother.
Seeing how clearly she understood things, Su He didn't know what to say.
He simply patted her on the shoulder and said, "Then you should study hard. After you graduate from high school, I'll help you find a job."
"Really, sis?" Su Miao was overjoyed.
Su He nodded, "Of course, but only if you can graduate from high school, otherwise forget it."
She thought about it carefully. Su Miao was only 13 this year. She started school late and was only in sixth grade now. She would take the junior high school entrance exam next year. It would be at least four or five years before she graduated from high school. By then, she would be able to stand on her own two feet. It shouldn't be too difficult to buy a job then.
Having witnessed firsthand the hardships women face in this era, she was even more reluctant to let her younger sister experience the same.
After all, she's my own sister, so I have to help her find this job.
Su He didn't tell her what she was thinking, but Su Miao knew that her older sister always kept her word, so she happily jumped up and spun around, and then seriously told her.
"Don't worry, big sister, I will definitely get into high school, and I won't tell anyone about this so as not to cause you any trouble."
Su He smiled upon hearing this, "Okay, I believe you."
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