Ye Zhiqiu couldn't help but interrupt, "Dad, you're probably just trying to flatter yourself, aren't you? Since Nanchang No. 1 Junior High School isn't the best, and Baoling Middle School is, why don't you let Grandpa spend some money so you can go to the best school?"
Ye Tianya glanced at Ye Zhiqiu, seeing that he really knew nothing, and then explained to him: "You know shit, the full name of Baoling Middle School is Baoling Girls' Middle School! It only accepts female students, not males at all!
That was originally a school founded by female missionaries. Back then, you could learn Western knowledge there! Countless people wanted to send their daughters there to learn advanced knowledge and help innovate the family business. Your aunt went to this school..."
Ye Zhiqiu was stunned for a moment. How come an aunt appeared?
I clearly remember that my stepfather only said that my eldest uncle Ye Zuze took people to Hong Kong, and my second uncle Ye Zuyou ran away to Southeast Asia. There was no mention of my eldest aunt at all!
So he couldn't help but ask curiously: "Dad, you talked about the eldest uncle and the second uncle, but what about the eldest aunt? You don't seem to have told us about her."
Ye Tianya was silent for a while. After he put out his cigarette, he looked up at the sky and whispered, "Your aunt is Ye Zuying. She is a heroine. She awakened early and joined our party. She has always been a role model for the three of us brothers.
Because of her story, your grandfather resolutely donated most of his assets to our Party. I didn’t mention her to you because she was fighting against the Japanese in Nanjing at the time. After Nanjing was lost, there was no news from her anymore…”
Ye Zhiqiu felt a little blocked in the heart. As someone with modern memories, Nanjing certainly knew what was going on!
No wonder Ye Tianya never mentioned their aunt to his children, because what happened in Nanjing was too cruel.
The two of them were silent for a long time, and Ye Zhiqiu lit a cigarette again. He always thought that this cheap father seemed quite cowardly.
Now he can understand a little bit. He just cherishes his current life and his wife and children!
Having experienced so many things, he may have seen through many things, which is why he has become what he is now.
"Dad, you're great too! Aunt is a hero, and you guys aren't bad either."
"How do you say that?"
"Anyone can muster the courage to die when there's nowhere else to go! But not everyone has the courage to forget the pain they've experienced in life and live happily!"
"Nonsense! I, your father, am heartless and have no courage! I just remembered what your grandfather told me: to pass on the Ye family legacy and not let the Ye family's incense be cut off!
Because your grandfather doesn’t know, and neither does your father… Have your eldest and second uncles passed on the incense of our old Ye family?”
At this time, Wang Xiaolan in the kitchen called out, "Old Ye, come over and get some hot water."
Ye Tianya, who originally looked a little sad, seemed to have changed into a different person. He forced a smile on his face and replied loudly: "Okay, wife, I'll be right over!"
Ye Zhiqiu looked at Ye Tianya, who was happily walking towards the kitchen, and muttered to himself: Being a daughter slave or being a henchman is actually pretty good...
He patted his butt and walked into the living room, where Ye Wubing was reading a textbook.
Although this guy loves to fight and stir up trouble all day long, he is not someone who doesn't like to study. On the contrary, he is a good student and has always been at the top of the class in elementary school. So when the school starts in September, he will go to junior high school.
Hearing footsteps, Ye Wubing looked up. When Ye Zhiqiu saw his swollen face, he still wanted to laugh.
He smiled and handed me the textbook, saying, "Brother, you've come just in time. I'll recite this passage, and you can help me listen to see if I've made any mistakes."
Ye Zhiqiu nodded, took the textbook, looked at the content and said, "Okay, you can start reciting."
I accompanied Ye Wubing and helped him recite the textbook for a while, and it was already past nine o'clock.
After taking Ye Bailu out of the shower, Wang Xiaolan first carried the sleepy Ye Bailu to the living room and let her sleep on the table. After her hair was dry, she sent her back to her room to sleep.
She turned around and whispered to the two of them, "Second brother, don't carry it yet. Don't wake up your sister. Wait until your father comes out of the shower, then go take a shower! Big brother, are you sure you don't have any money? You want me to pay for the 50 yuan gas bill all by myself? But you obviously still have money. You even went to buy soda tonight..."
Ye Zhiqiu rolled his eyes. Twenty kilograms of oil, two dollars and a half a kilogram, exactly fifty! He had originally wanted to let the cheap old lady pay for it, and at the same time dissuade her from thinking about his money. But not only did this cheap old lady not fall for it, she even came to test him!
Helpless, he could only whisper back, "Okay, give me twenty yuan and I'll pay the remaining thirty. Don't worry about the money in my pocket from now on. After spending this money, it's really gone..."
Wang Xiaolan nodded in satisfaction. The eldest son was quite reliable. He could always make money no matter how hard he tried. But Old Ye was not so good. His private money was always only a few cents. Confiscating his private money made him feel no sense of accomplishment.
After Ye Tianya came out of the shower, Ye Wubing went in with the clothes.
Taking the two big black tens handed over by Wang Xiaolan, Ye Zhiqiu took out the thirty-two yuan and ten cents he had prepared in his pocket.
"Mom, I only have 32.10 yuan. After I pay for the gas, I will only have 2.10 yuan left. Don't worry about my money! I'm a young man with no money. I have no confidence when I go out.
Even if I saw a pretty girl, I wouldn't dare approach her and talk to her. What if I really fell in love with her? I wouldn't even have enough money to treat her to a meal of roast duck..."
Wang Xiaolan thought about it seriously. She remembered that the boss had said that a roast duck plus meat coupons would cost four dollars and a half. A bottle of soda for two people would cost sixty cents, which meant he would need at least six dollars on him. That would be enough!
So she turned around and went back to her room, took out the box where she hid her money, and found a five-dollar bill.
Ye Tianya asked curiously: "Wife, you came here to get money twice tonight, what's the matter?"
"Don't worry about it. Just keep your hands to yourself. I know exactly how much money is in there. If there's even a penny missing, I'll hold you responsible!"
Ye Tianya hurriedly made a promise. He really didn't dare to touch the money in the box!
Wang Xiaolan returned to the living room with the money, handed it to Ye Zhiqiu and said, "Big brother, you are eighteen years old now, it's time to find a partner! Isn't it because mother saves money so much that she can find a wife for you?
You have to know that whether you go to a restaurant, meet a girl on a blind date, or have a meal at her home, bring gifts to visit the girl's family, or even have a wedding banquet later, it will cost a lot of money.
Besides, after you get married, you two should have some money to live on, right? I'm in charge of the money, not saying I won't let you spend it, but you have to spend it wisely!"
Ye Zhiqiu took the money, feeling both amused and helpless. He was about to say something when the gate was pushed open! The creaking sound of the door opening made the two of them stop discussing the matter immediately.
Ye Zhiqiu knew that the oil seller had come, so he nodded to Wang Xiaolan and stood up to walk out.
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