Chapter 3: About The First Bucket Of Gold
Editor: Henyee Translations
When he got home, his mother was cooking in the kitchen.
It was very simple. Tomato scrambled eggs. There were also two unwashed cucumbers on the messy stove.
Hearing Xiao Ran's footsteps, Wu Cuifen, who had been busy for a long time, hurriedly turned around and smiled warmly at her son. "You're back?"
Her hair was not gray yet, and she was not in a good state, but at least there was a trace of clarity in her eyes.
Although he was already mentally prepared, Xiao Ran could not help but feel a little excited.
"Yes, I'm back."
After saying that, he walked up and gave his mother a big hug.
This hug had his countless thoughts and regrets.
Wu Cuifen was shocked by his actions and looked at her son with concern.
"What's wrong? Were you bullied in school?"
To be honest, many people were laughing at them behind their backs because of Xiao Ran's father.
It didn't matter to her, but her son was also implicated and couldn't straighten his back. This made her, as his mother, ache on his behalf.
Hearing this, Xiao Ran smiled. "How is that possible? I'm not a three-year-old child."
"Are you really alright?"
"I'm fine!"
After confirming this time, Wu Cuifen was completely relieved.
She turned around and picked up the cucumber beside her. "Alright, wash your hands and prepare to eat."
Seeing this, Xiao Ran hurriedly took the cucumber from her hand. "Alright, I'll do it. You've been busy for the entire day. Rest."
His mother managed the newsstand. Although this job looked leisurely, it was actually quite tortuous.
Sitting in a small house of one square meter, she woke up early and it was dark. Recently, the weather had been hot. In order to save money, there was not even a fan in the newsstand.
He couldn't bear to let her work hard.
Seeing that her son was so sensible, the 40-year-old Wu Cuifen's face was filled with relief.
As long as her son was well, she could continue living her life.
"Alright, then I'll go out and tidy up the house."
***
Xiao Ran skillfully arranged the cucumbers into sections. Then, she poured some soy sauce and vinegar, added some salt and garlic, and mixed them together.
The mother and son sat at the dilapidated wooden table and began to eat.
Wu Cuifen picked up a piece of egg and placed it in Xiao Ran's bowl. There was a hint of joy on her face. "By the way, your father called me. He said that he found a job in the city and is trying to earn more money. You can't tell anyone about this. That's your tuition fees for university."
Xiao Ran nodded. "Got it."
After saying that, his mother seemed to have thought of something. She walked into her room, took a bottle of Coke, walked out with a smile, and placed it in front of Xiao Ran. Her tone was as if she was coaxing a child.
"Look what Mom brought you. It's your favorite Coke!"
Her newsagent also sells drinks and magazines.
Those porters never paid attention. Every time they came in, there would more or less be crushed coke. Every time there was such a coke, Wu Cuifen comforted herself not to be angry. Coincidentally, her son liked it. She would treat it as a reward for her son!
Because it was summer, Wu Cuifen brought it back under the sun.
The coke was warm in his hand.
He unscrewed the bottle and the warm coke surged into his throat. To be honest, it was a little sore.
However, this was the best coke he had ever drunk.
Putting the coke bottle aside, Xiao Ran swore in his heart that he had to earn money quickly and let his father come home openly. This way, his mother would not lose his mind and leave him so early.
The family would also live a happy life!
However, what should he do?
Xiao Ran fell into deep thought.
Why don't I write a novel? After all, I'm an experienced writer.
This thing had no cost. It was also his forte.
"Douluo Continent", "Battle Through the Heavens", "Candle in the Tomb", and "The Grave Robber's
None of them existed in the golden era of 2000!
Although he could not write exactly the same, it was not difficult for him to write it according to that model.
He planned to start writing from "Candle in the Tomb"!
After all, this book was his favorite.
He still kept flipping through it. Moreover, this book had been made into movies, television shows, and audio books. These things were not a small sum. He did not dare to say too much. 500,000 yuan was not too much, right?
With this 500,000 yuan, not to mention repaying the debt, he could even buy a bigger house!
In that case, his mother would not have to stay in this small house anymore. It was really torturous to have cold winters and warm summers.
"The college entrance examination is in two months. Don't feel burdened. You have to study hard."
Wu Cuifen nagged as she ate the rice. "I know you don't like to hear these words, but I still want to say them. Look at your cousin. He graduated from university this year and his monthly salary is 5,000 yuan. Your aunt is so proud now. I heard that the threshold at home has been broken by people with marriage proposals for him."
According to her, her son was much more handsome than her eldest sister's son. Not only was he handsome, but he was also tall!
This way, if he graduated from university, there would only be more marriage proposals!
Although she did not have any requirements for her daughter-in-law, just thinking about that scene made him excited!
"Mom, don't worry." Xiao Ran picked up a piece of egg and placed it in his mother's bowl.
After reliving his life, with this little benefit of having a photographic memory, he could really write a book at will!
It was said that university students are great at it!
He also wanted to feel it.
***
Compared to Xiao Ran's lunch, Ding Suiwan's was much more sumptuous.
There was a plate of fragrant pork ribs, a plate of stir-fried beef, and a plate of fried eggs on the table. There was also a pot of chicken soup beside them.
It had been many days. She did not know what was wrong with her daughter, but she was in a very bad state. She always stopped eating after two bites.
She didn't say anything when she asked her. Li You, who was her mother, was almost anxious to death.
She was finally in a much better state today. She placed a piece of pork ribs in her daughter Ding Suiwan's bowl.
Her eyes were filled with love. "Come, eat more pork ribs."
Ding Suiwan looked up at her mother, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes clear and pure. "Mom, you eat too."
After saying that, she also picked up a piece of pork ribs and placed it in Li You's bowl.
After talking to Xiao Ran today, the stone in her heart seemed to have been lifted and she felt much more at ease.
Naturally, she was in a much better mood. Only then did she suddenly remember that she seemed to have ignored her mother. She could not help but feel a little guilty.
Seeing that she was finally smiling, Li You dared to ask, "Wanwan, let me ask you. What's wrong with you recently?"
Hearing this, the girl's eyelids twitched. Her hand that was holding the chopsticks paused slightly, and even her expression began to become nervous.
"It's fine, Mom. I've just been under a lot of pressure recently."
She was afraid that her mother would find out that she was guilty.
As she spoke, she kept looking at the dishes on the plate and did not even dare to look up.
She could not let her mother know about her pregnancy!
After all, she had already promised Xiao Ran.
Hearing her daughter's words, Li You finally felt relieved.
"Don't give yourself so much pressure. It's fine. With your results, it's not a problem for you to get into a first-tier university. Even if it's a second-tier university, as long as we go to university, we won't have to worry about not having a way out."
She was not lying. As long as her daughter got into university,
Ding Hong would definitely be able to arrange the rest.
After dinner, the girl touched her round stomach and returned to the bedroom in satisfaction. She lay on her soft bed.
She couldn't help but think of Xiao Ran talking to her.
It had to be said that he was quite handsome when he was serious, especially when he told her to relax in peace.
The girl felt an unprecedented sense of security.
She pursed her lips and looked at the ceiling with determination in her eyes. She placed her fair hand on her soft abdomen and rubbed it gently.
She had to protect their child!
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