After arriving at the ward, Lin Xi saw the slightly yellowed malt extract in the enamel jar, her eyes full of anticipation.
Lin Chao handed the jar to his sister. Lin Xi took a sip carefully, a happy smile on her face, "Brother, it's really delicious!"
She took a few sips and handed it to Lin Chao, "Brother, you have a drink too."
Lin Chao pushed the cup away and said, "Drink it. Brother is strong and doesn't need this. Drink more and try to get discharged soon."
"Brother, try it! It's so sweet!"
Lin Chao couldn't resist his sister, so he took the jar and drank a small sip, then quickly gave the rest to his sister.
Only then did Lin Xi obediently drink all the remaining malted milk.
Fan Xi and Zhao Yilu watched the interaction between the brother and sister from the side, and their hearts were warm.
Fan Xi waited until Lin Xi finished drinking before speaking, "We're leaving Beijing tomorrow. I came here today not only to see how Xixi's body is recovering, but also to talk to you about working off debts."
Upon hearing this, Lin Chao immediately stood up straight and listened carefully to what Fan Xi was about to say next.
"I'd like to sign a two-year contract with you. Our grandparents are moving in a few days. They're old and in poor health, so we need your help tidying up the yard and getting the furniture in place. You'll also need to help with cooking, housework, and errands. Please do your best to take care of these two elderly people in your spare time..."
Lin Chao, who had been listening carefully to what Fan Xi said, nodded immediately before Fan Xi finished speaking, "No problem, we can definitely do it!"
Lin Xi also quickly added: "I'm a good cook, I can help with cooking and housework, and my brother can help run errands!"
Fan Xi smiled and continued, "Where did you go to school?"
Lin Chao scratched his head sheepishly. "I was in fifth grade, and my sister was in sixth. During those years, my family was sent to the cowshed. We really couldn't afford to continue our studies, so we didn't go."
Fan Xi nodded and said, "Your work is quite easy. You can move in directly and live with the two elders. This will be more convenient. In addition, I will give you two an extra living allowance of five yuan each per month. If you want to continue studying, you can buy some books to study. If you don't understand something, you can ask the two elders for help. They are both very knowledgeable."
If you don't like studying, I suggest you learn a trade. During these two years, you can go out and learn a trade or even earn extra money, as long as it doesn't interfere with taking care of the two elderly people."
The brother and sister's eyes immediately lit up. Not only did they receive a living allowance, but they were also encouraged to go out and learn a craft to earn money! What a great deal!
"Sister, do you mean that we can still earn five dollars a month? Do you want us to pay you back together after we earn enough money?" Lin Chao asked uncertainly.
Fan Xi shook his head. "The 120 yuan you paid me has already been deducted from my monthly salary. That's why I said the contract is for two years. Since I've deducted 5 yuan per month, that's exactly 120 yuan for two years. The additional 5 yuan per person per month in living allowance is the salary after deducting your payment."
Lin Chao opened his mouth in disbelief, and Lin Xi immediately pushed his brother, "Brother, agree to it!"
"No problem, sister, we'd love to!"
Fan Xi pulled a piece of paper from his bag and handed it to the siblings. "I've written down everything I just said in the contract. Also, please take a look at the supplementary clause. If, during this two-year employment period, you and your siblings steal, conceal any of our property, or otherwise harm us, you will be required to pay ten times the amount of the theft or harm, and our family reserves the right to pursue legal action!"
"You can discuss it and sign it after you confirm that there is no problem. After signing, this employment contract will take effect."
Ever since the last time the Xi family got the consent of grandparents, Fan Xi drafted the employment contract immediately. She didn't want to be well-intentioned and end up inviting a wolf into the house, letting outsiders covet grandparents' property or even do something to harm the two elderly people.
So she wrote down all the potential risks she could think of, and the labor contract had to be signed.
She wanted to make the brother and sister understand their place from the beginning. They were hired by her to take care of the elderly. Although she had the intention of helping them, people's hearts were unpredictable and she had to be on guard against many situations!
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