Although she said she was helping, He Tiantian didn't actually know much. She didn't have the skills to roast nuts and seeds, and she certainly didn't know how to knead dough and steam buns.
So He Tiantian could only take care of the children and help with decorating the house. All the furniture in the house was custom-made, and she helped to see where it would look best.
A group of people were working and chatting together outside, creating a lively atmosphere.
Tao was surrounded by people asking all sorts of questions. Everyone was very curious about who the bride was and what she looked like.
There were also families with unmarried sons, and they were even more eager to inquire about them.
They were eager to find out if the bride's family had any other unmarried daughters so they could introduce them to their son.
Tao kept silent about Han Xiu's family affairs because she didn't know how to bring it up.
Inside the house, He Tiantian was busy when Zhao Xiaocao mysteriously called her out.
He Tiantian followed Zhao Xiaocao to the back of the house, not quite understanding what the child meant.
Zhao Xiaocao had never felt so embarrassed. She nervously clutched her clothes and looked down, appearing helpless.
He Tiantian looked at Zhao Xiaocao's short hair, which had been cut into two small buns, and the padded jacket she was wearing, which looked like it had been worn for many years, was tattered, thin, and a little too small.
Zhao Xiaocao's slender wrists were exposed, and her hands were red from the cold.
After holding it in for a long time, Zhao Xiaocao still didn't say why she had called He Tiantian.
It's shady behind the house, and even though the sun is out today, it's still quite cold.
He Tiantian sneezed from the cold and asked shiveringly, "Little Grass, what did you call me for? Just tell me."
After so long, He Tiantian's impression of Zhao Xiaocao has changed significantly.
Although Zhao Xiaocao resembles her mother in some ways, at least she knows how to repay kindness. She's much better than those ungrateful wretches who can't be fed no matter what.
Zhao Xiaocao asked awkwardly, "Second Aunt, did you lend money to First Aunt's family this time?"
He Tiantian nodded. "Yes, what's wrong?"
Zhao Xiaocao hesitated again before speaking, "Could my second aunt lend me some money? I..."
Zhao Xiaocao took a deep breath, but still didn't voice the grievances in her heart.
He Tiantian blinked, not angry, but looked at Zhao Xiaocao seriously.
Then, softening his tone, he patiently asked, "Little Grass, what do you need the money for? Have you gotten into trouble?"
Zhao Xiaocao quickly shook her head, "No, no, no, I didn't cause any trouble or do anything wrong."
"Second Aunt, I wanted to ask you for some money for tuition. School starts in a few days." Zhao Xiaocao said in one breath, finally feeling a little relieved.
However, the ensuing tension made her very afraid. What if her second aunt wouldn't lend her the money?
She originally planned to borrow from her aunt, but she saw that her aunt's family had spent a lot of money on the wedding, so she guessed that they probably didn't have any extra money.
He Tiantian was quite surprised to hear Zhao Xiaocao's words, "What's wrong? Your mother doesn't want to pay your tuition fees anymore?"
Zhao Xiaocao sighed and recounted in detail what had happened at home during the Spring Festival a few days ago.
In short, her mother no longer cares about her.
Her two older brothers and her father never cared about her.
He Tiantian felt a sense of oppression in her heart after hearing this. No wonder Wanzi and Xiaocao were on good terms now. Perhaps Wanzi was also sympathizing with Zhao Xiaocao.
Seeing He Tiantian's hesitant expression, Zhao Xiaocao was afraid that she would be rejected, which would mean there was absolutely no hope for her.
So she quickly swore, "Second Aunt, I will definitely pay you back this money. I have already signed up for the chicken farm job with Chief Zhao, and he has agreed."
Originally, Zhao Tingzhang disagreed, feeling that Zhao Xiaocao was just a child, and a girl at that. He thought that chicken farming was all physical labor and she couldn't handle it.
However, Zhao Xiaocao went to plead with Zhao Tingzhang every few days, and in the end, Tingzhang had no choice but to approve it.
They promised to pay Zhao Xiaocao 20 coins a month, in which case she would only be responsible for feeding the chickens.
"In a few months, I'll definitely be able to pay off the borrowed money. Don't worry, Second Aunt."
Seeing how pitiful and sincere Zhao Xiaocao was, He Tiantian really couldn't refuse a child's request.
Besides, a few coins really weren't much to her.
"Little Grass, do you really like reading?" He Tiantian asked curiously.
Zhao Xiaocao nodded, then shook her head.
She wanted to study because she thought that Brother Zhao Yan was a scholar, and she wanted to be like him.
Of course, she felt that reading clubs made her feel superior and gave her face.
But later, Zhao Yan's brother told her that this idea itself was wrong.
Reading is a personal matter and has nothing to do with face or class.
Just because you've studied doesn't make you superior to others.
"Second Aunt, I know that even if I like reading, I won't amount to much like Wanzi. I just want to learn more words so that I can go to the city in a couple of years to find work and earn money to support myself."
Of course, she never wanted to go back to the home she hated.
He Tiantian was deeply moved by Zhao Xiaocao. Her inner voice screamed: "What kind of amazing child is this? So young and already thinking about self-reliance!"
Compared to those adults who still rely on their parents, Zhao Xiaocao is incredibly inspiring.
“Okay, your second aunt can lend you the tuition fee.” He Tiantian readily agreed and intended to help Zhao Xiaocao.
This child shouldn't be influenced by her mother; she probably won't grow up to be a bad child.
Zhao Xiaocao was extremely excited, "Thank you... thank you, Second Aunt."
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