"Shuangshuang is so young, how many copper coins can she earn in a month? After she goes to school and graduates, she can find a job in an outside company. Many foreign companies and banks in Shanghai recruit female students majoring in 'accounting', 'banking' and 'finance'. If you think the cost of going to college is too high, you can send her to a women's vocational school, sign contracts with some companies, and if she meets the assessment, her tuition will be waived. She can get a monthly salary of seven or eight yuan after graduation, and more than ten yuan is just a matter of time. Isn't it better than a few copper coins now?" Huang Wanzhen advised earnestly.
"I think Shuangshuang is a sensible person. When she makes money, she will definitely be filial to you, her grandfather."
Dong Yuzhuo was unmoved. "I'm almost fifty, and my back aches from exhaustion. I can't imagine living to that age. I don't expect to have a granddaughter. As long as your cousin gives me a few more grandchildren, and our Dong family has many descendants, I'll be satisfied."
Dong Yuzhuo seemed to have thought of something when he said this. He laughed, "I wrote to your cousin and asked her. Your eldest uncle's two sons both gave birth to girls, not a single boy. Ah! It's all karma. Who made him do such a cruel thing? The ancestors didn't bless him. Now the ancestors occupy our branch. I have to make sure that they enjoy the incense of their children and grandchildren."
Huang Wanzhen felt helpless. Their mindsets were so different, the generation gap was so deep that they couldn't communicate at all. When they talked, it was like they were talking at cross purposes: she spoke her own words, Dong Yuzhuo his own.
Huang Wanzhen also wanted to help the frail Shuangshuang, but she wasn't in China. Even if she gave the Dong family tuition, there was no guarantee the money would be used for Shuangshuang's needs. If Shuangshuang were an orphan, she could have taken her home without any burden. But her parents were healthy, and her grandparents were strong. They provided Shuangshuang with food and drink, didn't beat or scold her, and didn't bind her feet. For a girl in China, this was already a good living condition.
"Second uncle, as you know, my mother and I used to work at Jixiangtang. Manager Lin of Shanghai Jixiangtang, and her father works in the Education Bureau. I'm thinking of finding some connections to help Shuangshuang and see if I can get her into a nearby school for free, the kind that doesn't cost any money. What do you think?"
Dong Yuzhuo, who was originally smiling, paused for a moment, then turned his head to look at Dong Ruixin, "Is there such a good thing? Free school, but you still have to spend money to buy pens and notebooks for daily use, right? When your cousin has a son, I want Shuangshuang to help take care of him. Your aunt is old and has been in poor health."
Huang Wanzhen was speechless. If it weren't for their previous relationship, she would have wanted to curse.
"If Shuangshuang studies well and the teacher likes her, pens and notebooks won't be a big problem. We can use the ones other students have used up. I'll try to get Manager Lin to help find someone to take care of lunch, and we can save some food at home. Isn't that better than the few copper coins Shuangshuang earns at home?"
Under Huang Wanzhen's strong persuasion, Dong Ruixin nodded and agreed to let Shuangshuang go to school. "Hey! I'm Shuangshuang's biological father, and I also hope that she can go to school and have a bright future. Cousin, don't worry about you laughing at me, but three children is really too much of a burden. I don't have the ability and can't make a lot of money to support them. Shuangshuang's schooling is all up to you."
When Dong Jiang learned about this, she didn't react much. But Li thanked Huang Wanzhen again and again. When she left, she packed a bag of pear candy for Huang Wanzhen. Huang Wanzhen tried to refuse for a long time, but she couldn't refuse it, so she had to take it back to the hotel.
The next day, Huang Wanzhen got busy. Because she was in a hurry, she didn't have time to search for information slowly, so she went directly to Lin Zexin and asked her to find some information and choose a private primary school with strong teaching staff.
Although the basic fees of public primary schools are half the price, they do not provide lunch. After Huang Wanzhen went to a private school, she was afraid that if she paid six years of tuition directly, the principal would not recognize it after she left Shanghai. After thinking for a while, Huang Wanzhen only paid one year's tuition and left the fees for the other five years to Lin Zexin.
"Manager Lin, thank you for your concern. This relative's child is very smart. It would be a pity if he didn't go to school."
Lin Zexin had been a teacher before she had children and attached great importance to her children's education. Hearing Huang Wanzhen's words, she quickly said, "Mr. Huang, you're too polite. I didn't contribute money, and my contribution wasn't much either. You're studying abroad, and you're still able to help your relatives in China go to school. I'm really admirable. It's not easy for Chinese women to study. There are enough people around the kitchen to keep themselves busy. We don't need Dong Shuangshuang anymore. You're doing good things that benefit the country and the people. I will definitely support you."
Huang Wanzhen sighed deeply. "Actually, to truly do good things, I think it should be about helping many people, not just your own relatives and friends."
"Don't worry, Mr. Huang. People have their own relationships. Even God won't help everyone."
After Huang Wanzhen finished taking care of Dong Shuangshuang's affairs, she bought some things accompanied by Song Wenyin, and then the day of departure arrived.
"When you get to the United States, you can write to me or send me a telegram." Song Wenyin expressed her deep reluctance.
Huang Wanzhen smiled and said, "Attend fewer parties and read more books. I'll wait for you to study in the United States."
Both of them felt that it would not be long before they would meet again, and the feeling of parting was much lighter than last time. Xiuzhu and Huang Dachui walked in front and got on the boat first.
Seeing that they had all checked their tickets, Song Wenyin urged Huang Wanzhen, "Let's go."
Huang Wanzhen picked up a suitcase and boarded the boat while waving goodbye to Song Wenyin.
Xiuzhu tried hard for a week but failed to convince Xiulan. She didn't smile at all during the month on the boat. Huang Wanzhen thought she was in love in China and was secretly missing her lover.
As soon as she arrived in Boston and saw Mrs. Huang, Xiuzhu burst into tears. Mrs. Huang hugged Xiuzhu to comfort her, and asked Huang Wanzhen what was wrong with her eyes.
Huang Wanzhen shrugged, indicating that she was powerless.
Later, under Huang Dongshi's questioning, Xiuzhu said that she was very worried about Xiulan. Although Huang Dongshi liked Xiulan and Xiuqing very much, her deepest feelings were for Xiuzhu, who had served her all her life.
"Everyone has their own destiny. Now it's a new society. It's not customary to force servants. Let Xiulan follow her own ideas. You should worry more about yourself when you have time."
At this point, Mrs. Huang pulled Xiuzhu's hand and lowered her voice, "I'm telling you, Xiuqing and Dachui can both drive cars. You should hurry up and learn, and try to get your driver's license soon. I'll have Wanzhen buy another car and put it in your name. Whenever I want to go out, you can drive me out. We can go to the park, go to the movies, and eat delicious food. I've saved up a lot of private money, and I won't spend it on them, but on us."
Xiuzhu wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and said, "Second Miss, are you willing? A small car costs thousands of dollars."
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