Gu Yi felt very unhappy and even began to feel a little dissatisfied.
He and Xiaoyi came to Yucheng to find jobs right after they got married. At first, Xiaoyi didn't earn much, and later he was fired. Their income was very unstable.
In addition, their financial situation is no match for their older brother and sister-in-law. Not only do they earn little, but they also have to pay for rent and household expenses.
They have to help support their parents and two younger sisters, and they have to pay more than 30 yuan a month, plus a few yuan a month in rent, which means that their entire salary has to be spent.
The other half's money has to be used for water and electricity bills, as well as daily expenses, so it's really impossible to save much.
"If it weren't for my sister-in-law's generosity, letting us go out to beg for money every now and then, and giving us some meat and eggs from time to time, Xiao Xing and I wouldn't be able to eat much delicious food. Usually we have steamed buns and white porridge with a few side dishes, and occasionally boiled noodles in boiled water. We can't save any more."
Gu Qi frowned and asked, "Does Xiao Xing's family often come to ask for help? If we can help, we will do our best."
Raising a daughter until she is married off takes countless efforts and emotions.
It is also a good thing for a daughter to help her parents' family and reduce the burden on her parents.
Fathers have the same obligation to raise their daughters. There is no explicit stipulation or convention about the daughters' responsibility to support their parents, but it is still necessary for them to be filial and care for the elderly.
"Alas!" Gu Yi smiled bitterly and whispered, "Several people come to ask for money every month, with all kinds of excuses. Sometimes they need to repair the old house, sometimes their old mother-in-law is sick, sometimes the harvest is bad... In the past three months, I have to send more than ten or twenty yuan, and I haven't missed a month."
Speaking of this, Gu Yi was really in a difficult situation.
"Brother, it's not that I won't help...it's just that we are in such a tight spot right now, I have the will but not the strength!"
Gu Qi nodded gently and said, "Then do what you can. You shouldn't bring up such things. Xiao Xing should be the one to speak up."
"Xiao Xing goes?" Gu Yi couldn't help but hesitate.
Gu Qi lowered his voice, "That's right, let Xiao Xing deal with her family's affairs herself, and try not to speak up. She comes between you and her family, and if she handles it properly, your relationship with Yue's family will be good. Even if she occasionally disagrees with her family, she has an inseparable kinship with them, and it's not difficult to repair it. But you are different, you are just a son-in-law, if you get upset with them, it will be too awkward to get along with them in the future, and it will be bad for both you and them."
Gu Yi was a little confused when he heard this, and whispered: "Xiao Xing is on the same page as me. Her family always sends telegrams asking for money, and she is actually in a difficult situation."
"That's good." Gu Qi was not too worried. He said gently, "You two can be of one mind. Nothing will be difficult for you in the future. You don't have to worry about your relationship being affected and destroyed by the relationship between your in-laws and your own families."
Gu Yi smiled dumbly: "That's not the case... After all, we are in love freely. She is diligent, kind, hardworking, and a good girl. Her family asks for money every now and then, and I agree every time. She is very grateful to me in her heart, but always feels guilty."
Gu Qi was also quite satisfied with Zhao Xiaoxing, his sister-in-law, and whispered, "In that case, tell Xiaoxing to give as much as she can according to her ability. Over time, if the amount is too large, Xiaoxing will naturally go to her parents' home to complain. You should keep quiet for now, so that Xiaoxing won't be caught in the middle."
Gu Yi looked at his elder brother sadly and sighed: "I know."
Gu Qi smiled and comforted her: "You have to remember that your wife is yours, not someone else's. You should love your wife, and you shouldn't take it out on her. After all, she is not only focusing on her parents' home, she really wants to live with you."
If the brother's wife is only concerned about her parents' home and ignores her own family, then the brother should have his own ideas and should not let his wife arrange everything.
Xiao Xing didn't, but secretly felt that it was inappropriate for her mother's family to always ask for money, so she should deal with this problem, and her brother should try to avoid it for the time being.
"That's right." Gu Yi smiled bitterly: "It's not easy for her either."
Gu Qi reminded: "You have been married for less than a decade, there is no need to jump to conclusions too early. Maybe her family really needs financial support. Don't be impatient for now, just wait and see."
"Yeah." Gu Yi nodded: "Brother, I understand."
Gu Qi didn't stay for too long and said, "Okay, you guys go get busy. I'll go to work first."
"Okay! See you later!"
…
After the first class, Chen Xingling finished his homework ahead of time while yawning, and then sneaked away during the break.
Ma Dali had been busy on the construction site for more than three hours. Wiping his sweat, he explained, "We started working at six o'clock, and there are still two window strings that haven't been fixed."
"Don't you have classes in the morning?" Chen Xingling asked.
Ma Dali shook his head: "No, there are two classes in the afternoon."
The teacher education major has fewer courses than other majors, and the study requirements are not as strict as other majors, so after Ma Dali adapted, he coped with it very easily.
Chen Xingling rolled up his sleeves, quickly took out the invoice and started working.
Ma Dali wiped his hands and rolled his eyes in embarrassment.
"Um... Lingling, how is Comrade Nishang's matter going?"
Chen Xingling twirled his pen as he answered, "I heard from Aqi that Pan Zichong was detained for half a month and was also dismissed from his position at work."
"Dismissal?" Ma Dali raised his eyebrows in surprise: "Is the punishment so severe?"
For those who have a stable job, losing it is not only a loss of face, but also a loss of the economic lifeline for their livelihood.
This punishment is definitely - very severe!
Chen Xingling nodded, "Yes, it has to be this serious, otherwise he will never change his bad habits. If it was just Nishang who reported the case, he would at most be arrested and criticized. But the shipyard leader came in person, so it was not easy to let him go. Director Guo went to his superior to complain. The superior gave Director Guo enough face and dismissed him the next day, and also scolded his father and brother."
"That's really gratifying!" Ma Dali praised with a smile.
Chen Xingling chuckled: "It is indeed very satisfying. The Pan family has always been bullying others by taking advantage of their power, but this time they have suffered a big setback. Many people are secretly applauding."
Ma Dali asked, "Is Comrade Nishang okay now? The Pan family didn't dare to cause trouble for her again, right?"
"How dare I!" Chen Xingling whispered, "I heard that the Pan family is very quiet. No one dares to say a word. They dare not respond arrogantly to the ridicule of outsiders. They are very well behaved. Nichang is now going to get off work and her life is back to normal. It may be that the police and the factory have personally handled the matter, and not many people dare to gossip about her. However, there are still some people who gossip about her secretly."
Ma Dali was relieved and whispered, "She...she's fine. It's unfortunate for a girl to encounter such a bad thing. Don't worry about the gossip, just be honest."
"Yeah." Chen Xingling unscrewed the ink bottle, carefully added ink to the pen, and asked, "By the way, are there no day laborers these days?"
Ma Dali shook his head: "No, they have all been transferred to long-term workers."
Chen Xingling chuckled: "It seems that my brothers are the only ones who are still working part-time."
"Your brothers are very hardworking." Ma Dali said, "And they come at noon and finish work in the evening, which is one hour longer than the half-day workers in the morning. They can come to help because of your face."
Chen Xingling laughed loudly: "Just don't think I'm partial!"
Ma Dali was amused by her and shook his head: "If I could have such an opportunity to 'show favoritism', it would be great! My brothers are all tall and strong, and they can go out to sea and work. I envy them to death!"
Chen Xingling waved his hand and said, "They envy you the most for being able to work and go to college. Okay, get busy. Remember to drink some water and take a break. I have to sort out the invoices for the past few days."
"Hey!" Ma Dali took a big step forward and rushed out.
Chen Xingling was busy for a while and quickly sorted out the inventory. He planned to go out to check how the wood he bought a few days ago was being used.
Suddenly, there was a call from outside!
"Lingling! Little sister!" a familiar voice called out.
Chen Xingling dropped his pen and ran out in a hurry.
I saw my fourth brother sitting on a motorcycle, squinting his eyes and looking around.
Chen Xingling was delighted and rushed forward.
"Fourth brother, why are you here?"
Chen Jixing chuckled: "I came here specifically to find you."
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