บท 15: Rental Dispute (1)
บรรณาธิการ: Henyee Translations
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The old lady raised her eyebrows and widened her eyes. She had the same expression as Wen Hongyu. They were indeed biological mother and daughter.
"Did Yue Huaide bully you?! Don't put in a good word for him! You insisted on bringing him back when we asked you to return. It's his blessing that you gave birth to a daughter for him! What's the use of a man treating you well? Only those men who can earn money are capable!"
Wen Hongyu was exasperated. She hoped that her mother would not be frightened later. "You're really wrong. Moreover, Huaide made a lot of money."
Sister-in-law listened with interest. Wasn't Yue Huaide working as a hard laborer? What kind of money could he earn?
The old lady looked straight ahead. "Make it up. I'm listening."
Wen Hongyu gritted her teeth. "Huaide went out with Yueyue yesterday to buy a house!"
Sister-in-law said in surprise, "Not bad. Isn't Brother-in-law quite promising?"
Wen Hongyu said hesitantly, "But they spent 2,200 yuan on the house!"
The old lady staggered, thinking that she had misheard. "How much?"
Her sister-in-law reached out her trembling hand. "2,200 yuan?"
Wen Hongyu nodded hesitantly. "Yes, Huaide made some money recently and wanted to buy a house to take root in the city. He mentioned this to me. I didn't expect the father and daughter to buy such an expensive house. I didn't sleep well last night. What kind of house is so expensive?"
Sister-in-law thought to herself, 2,200 yuan is considered little money? Her man could only earn this much money if he did not eat or drink for five years.
The old lady took a while to calm down.
"Tell me in detail, what did Huaide do to earn so much money? Will he go to jail?"
On the other hand, Yue Yan and her father went to look for a shop.
Yue Huaide was uneasy. "Do you think your mother will be angry?"
Yue Yan shrugged. "No, my mother looks like she can't accept that we have spent so much money."
"Yueyue, what do you think Dad should do? I thought about it all night yesterday. Dad doesn't know anything. Maybe, we shouldn't buy a shop?"
Yue Yan actually had the same thought. It was not that she did not have enough money, but the weather was hot now. The food and beverages in a shop could not be preserved. It was more convenient to use a tricycle.
Yue Yan: "Then let's not buy a shop for the time being. I realized that your tricycle is a good tool, Dad!"
Firstly, they were not able to find a suitable shop front. In addition, it was the same to open a shop after the reputation spread with the tricycle. Her father would only have the confidence to open a shop with a customer base.
In that case, they should buy some seasonings while they still have time!
"What? Yueyue thought of it? She's really promising!" The old lady could not believe that Yue Yan was the one who taught Yue Huaide how to earn money.
The sister-in-law was envious. "Sister, your daughter is indeed good at studying. She can get her father to earn money and buy a house in less than a month. She will be promising in the future."
However, Wen Hongyu could not be happy. She really could not understand what house was worth 2,000 yuan.
The old lady patted the back of her hand comfortingly. "If you're worried, go back tomorrow. Let's go and see the house together tomorrow. If you're deceived, your brothers are not to be trifled with!"
Wen Hongyu's eldest and second brothers worked in the machinery manufacturing factory. Her third brother was in the post office, and her younger brother was in the army. Other than her gentle third brother, the remaining brothers were all muscular. Just standing together made people fear them.
Wen Hongyu nodded in agreement. Her sister-in-law became even more enthusiastic about her after hearing about her family's money-making career.
She held Wen Hongyu's arm affectionately. "Why isn't Brother-in-law continuing his business? Why are you guys buying a house so quickly?"
Wen Hongyu did not hide anything. She told her the truth that there were too many pirated copies on the market and they could not earn much money.
Sister-in-law could not help but curse, "These people are too shameless. They're simply cutting off people's livelihoods!"
Wen Hongyu hurriedly comforted the pregnant woman. "Sister-in-law, don't be angry. My Huaide won't ride a tricycle anymore. He said that he wants to do business. I'm worried about him because he has spent all his money now."
Her sister-in-law comforted her. "What are you worried about? Isn't Yue Yue still around? We're all family. If you're worried, tell them!"
Wen Hongyu stayed at her maiden home. At night, her three brothers returned home. When they heard that their brother-in-law had bought a house, they did not call him by his full name anymore. They all changed their way of addressing him as their brother-in-law.
Wen Hongyu was caught between laughter and tears.
When her family found out that she had secretly gotten married and had a child in the countryside, she almost thought that she would never be able to enter her house in her life.
Later on, her family wrote her a letter when she could come back. She mustered up her courage and asked in the reply if she could bring Yue Huaide along. It was Yue Huaide who gave her a home when she had no one to rely on in the countryside. It was true that the two of them loved each other. Although their lives were poor, Yue Huaide respected her and she had the final say in the family.
Her family had written her two letters. It was obvious that they were asking her to abandon her child and man. Even though she was married, she would be able to find a good man after she dumped them.
Wen Hongyu was unwilling. She would rather not go back than let the child lose her mother. Hence, the family compromised, but they did not like Yue Huaide and Yueyue.
However, the two families could still interact. Although they were not very close, they did everything necessary during festive occasions and did not make things difficult for Wen Hongyu.
This time, the brothers accidentally drank too much when they heard that Yue Huaide was making money.
The oldest brother said, "Little Sister has good taste. Even though he is illiterate, he dotes on Little Sister. He can even earn money now."
Second Brother placed his hand on Third Brother's shoulder. "That's right. Back then, Little Sister insisted on staying in the countryside and not coming back. She only needs to wash the dishes at home, but she has to farm in the countryside!"
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