Zhang Youcai was very angry and rushed in to find Zhang's mother.
"Mom, I told you that the cement on both sides can't be used together. Don't worry about the people working, just make the meal. Why don't you listen?"
Zhang Yong was really angry!
During this period, he found his mother doing something petty almost every day.
Not only does she cook by herself, as long as everyone eats a little more or less, she is also responsible for building the house, from big things like wood and cement to small things like screws, she will take advantage of any bargain she can get.
He always told her not to do that, but no matter how much he emphasized it, it didn't work.
Something like this happened again today in front of Fubao and the others. What will people think?
Zhang's mother was washing vegetables. When she heard Zhang Youcai's words, she lowered her head indifferently, but her hands kept moving.
"The things on both sides are the same. They used them first and then moved them over. Isn't that the same? They are all working in the same place, how can they be so clearly divided? Don't yell at me, I still have work to do."
Zhang's mother spoke in a soft and weak voice, sounding very aggrieved.
Zhang Youcai lost his temper when he saw her like this.
After all, this is his mother's job, we can't just fight!
He took a deep breath and softened his tone. "Mom, I'm not yelling at you, but I've already told you this many times! How will others view us if you try to take advantage of us? Fubao lent us the money to build our house. Are you being worthy of him by doing this?"
After Zhang Youcai finished speaking, Zhang's mother looked at Tian Chengcheng and said, "Fubao wouldn't be as picky as you are. He's a kind-hearted child."
Tian Chengcheng was speechless for a while. She felt that in Zhang's mother's eyes, she was probably a fool.
However, considering Zhang Youcai, she did not refute immediately.
Let Zhang Youcai solve it first. If he can solve it, she doesn't want to interfere.
Zhang Youcai was still unhappy. "Mom, it's good that you know what's going on. Don't worry about building the house in the future. Uncle Liu and the others know how to do it, but you don't. If you keep talking, you'll delay their work."
This time, as soon as Zhang Youcai finished speaking, Zhang's mother wiped away her tears in grievance.
"You're right, I don't understand anything! But I'm still anxious watching it!
Now that you have grown up and become independent, you look down on me as your mother!
But I am your mother after all. If you have anything to say, just tell me nicely. Why are you so impatient?
I didn't do it on purpose, I just saw how tired they were running back and forth, and I wanted to save them the trouble of running twice."
While defending herself, Zhang's mother wiped her tears and looked at Tian Chengcheng.
"Fubao, I really meant well and didn't think too much about it. The things are all here. If I really wanted to take advantage of them, I could have taken most of them at night when they are not working. Why would I do such a shameless thing in front of so many people?
We are orphans and widows, and I am happy as long as others don't bully us. How could I dare to provoke others? "
She said this as if she was the one who suffered the loss.
Master Liu's face was filled with anger. He originally wanted to argue with Zhang's mother, but after hearing what she said, he didn't know what to say.
If I say more, it will be considered as bullying an orphan and a widow, which will be very ugly if it gets out.
So he could only persuade Zhang Youcai.
"You're talented. Forget it. Don't argue with your mother. I'll ask them how much they used and just return it."
There was some helplessness in Master Liu's tone, but what could he do?
In front of so many people, Zhang Youcai couldn't say anything else.
He turned to Tian Chengcheng and the others and assured them, "Fubao, don't worry, I will be watching this place the whole time and will never take advantage of you."
Tian Chengcheng smiled, she certainly believed in Zhang Youcai's character.
However, what Zhang's mother said just now gave her a new understanding.
I used to think that this woman was just a little selfish. After all, living alone with several children must be very hard. People who have suffered often attach great importance to things, and she understands that.
As long as it's not excessive, she doesn't intend to make a fuss about it.
But Zhang's mother not only took advantage of the situation, but also portrayed herself as an innocent person!
so--
Tian Chengcheng was not going to endure it anymore.
After all, no one's money comes from the wind, so you should know when to stop being greedy for small profits.
"Brother Youcai, I believe you! But to avoid unnecessary trouble, why not build the wall in the middle first and put the things on both sides separately, so there will be fewer misunderstandings."
When Zhang's mother heard what Tian Chengcheng said, her face turned ugly.
She said so much, thinking Tian Chengcheng wouldn't care.
I didn't expect that she looked so innocent in her smile, but was so decisive in doing things. She wanted to build the wall before finishing the work.
Isn't this obviously a defense against her?
"Fubao, there's no need for that. If you're unhappy, I won't care about it anymore! Putting up the wall now and affecting the auspicious time for raising the beams of the house is fine, but it will make others laugh at you."
Zhang's mother's voice became increasingly soft and weak, as if she was afraid that Tian Chengcheng would be angry.
Tian Chengcheng couldn't bear to see her like this.
"It's just business, no one's laughing. If anyone laughs at you, just put the blame on me and say it was me who asked for the wall to be built first.
Besides, building a wall is a good thing for you. If it's left open like this, you won't be safe sleeping at night. With a wall, you'll be safer."
"It's okay. We've come this far in the past few days. Besides, if we build the wall now, it will be inconvenient when the ground hardens."
Zhang's mother was against building the wall first.
However, Tian Chengcheng refused to give in and was determined to build the wall first.
"Master Liu, just do as I say. I'll be here this afternoon to lay the foundation first, and we'll do as much of the rest as we can."
"Okay." Master Liu agreed immediately.
He was also tired from doing this job.
You don’t know some people until you meet them. They look honest in normal times, but you didn’t expect them to be so greedy. The key is that you can’t say anything!
It really broadened his horizons.
Seeing that they had already discussed it, Zhang's mother said, "Since you have all agreed, then do as you say. As long as you are happy, I don't care what I do."
This made it sound as if Tian Chengcheng was being unreasonable.
Tian Chengcheng didn't like to hear this.
"Aunt Zhang, you can't say that. Building a wall is to avoid trouble. We're not fools, and we'll be in contact with each other often in the future. It's better to talk about things openly. Don't hide things, as it will easily lead to conflicts!
Although I am a child, I am not stupid. I understand everything. I can help others and give in to others.
But if someone treats me as a fool, don’t even think about it!
Aunt Zhang, I'm still a child, I say whatever's on my mind, and if I say something wrong, please bear with me. After all, I'm a child, and you, as an adult, shouldn't argue with a child like me, right?"
Tian Chengcheng looked up at Zhang's mother with a smile on her face, and was about to take her own way, leaving her with no way to go.
No matter how weak you show, you are still not as weak as a child!
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