radicalducati Chapter 256: Banggeng Raises Tuition Fees
Chapter 256: Banggeng Raises Tuition Fees
When they arrived at Third Uncle's house, Wang Hongtao left an extra pound: "This portion is for you, Third Uncle, and the other portion is for Brother Jie Cheng and Sister-in-law Yu Li."
"Although they haven't divided it out yet, those who have started a family should have two shares!"
The third uncle was beaming with joy, praising Wang Hongtao for his openness: "Well, Xiao Wang, I have found the textbooks you asked me to find for you. The books on pinyin and writing for first and second grade are all here. You will have no problem learning to read and write these daily characters."
"Thank you, Uncle! How much is the total? I'll give it to you. You can also exchange it for food coupons."
"Uncle San is not going to make any money from you, just give me some money."
The money and the book were settled, and Wang Hongtao did not suggest that Yan Bugui help teach Jingru to read or anything like that. He was afraid that Yan Bugui was a vicious person, and it would not be worth it if he could also plot against Jingru.
When Wang Hongtao went back, Yu Li followed him.
It had been a week since the third uncle had come to cook for him, and Wang Hongtao couldn't refuse his enthusiasm, so he could only "reluctantly" agree.
"Hong Tao!"
As soon as he entered the house, Yu Li came up to him and hugged Wang Hongtao's waist tightly from behind.
Wang Hongtao smiled and patted her hands, motioning her to let go: "Don't worry, we can do it after dinner is ready. This will save time."
Yu Li responded and asked, "What shall we cook for dinner?"
"Let's have mixed noodles. The sauce and noodles are already prepared. Just add some cucumbers and peanuts and mix them together."
"Go cut the cucumber into shreds, and bring two bowls over so I can help you serve." Wang Hongtao took out a large bowl of noodles and a plate of soybean paste with some minced meat from the cupboard.
"Oh."
Yu Li went there happily.
In her opinion, Wang Hongtao had clearly prepared delicious food and still asked her to come over, so it must be because he liked her!
Otherwise, what's the point of spending money and even paying for food?
Shortly after.
There were two bowls of fragrant noodles with soybean paste on the table, and the two of them sat close together.
As if they knew they would have things to do after eating, they ate very quickly and finished in no time.
Yu Li sat on Wang Hongtao's lap as soon as she cleaned the table.
“You can’t exercise right after eating.”
"But I couldn't help it."
"Then I won't move, you do it yourself."
……
An hour later, Wang Hongtao got up from the stool and went out for a walk as usual.
Yu Li held her stomach and forced herself to go into the kitchen to wash the dishes. Although she felt a little uncomfortable physically, she felt very satisfied in her heart.
It feels so good to realize that a man's love for you has not changed at all.
Wang Hongtao had just gone out when he unexpectedly found Yan Jiecheng wandering around his doorstep.
Wang Hongtao patted his shoulder heavily and said, "Brother Jie Cheng, how come you have time to come to the backyard? The meal at home is not ready yet?"
Yan Jiecheng was startled, and then looked at Wang Hongtao suspiciously: "I saw that Yu Li hadn't come back for such a long time, so I came to see her. I seemed to hear Yu Li's voice just now, which was a bit strange."
Yan Jiecheng was too embarrassed to say that what he heard was a groan.
"What are you talking about? We had noodles with soybean paste tonight, so we were delayed for a while. As for the sound... maybe you heard it wrong? My sister-in-law is still washing dishes in the kitchen!"
Wang Hongtao explained calmly and pulled Yan Jiecheng to the window to check.
Seeing that Yu Li was indeed standing there washing dishes, Yan Jiecheng finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Hey, sorry, Lao Wang, I must have heard it wrong. It's because of the sun."
Wang Hongtao nodded in agreement: "That's right, this weather is weird, it's almost November and it's still so hot."
"Well, I'll give you a hat later. Wear it and you won't be afraid of the sun."
Yan Jiecheng rubbed his hands: "Well... I'm so sorry..."
"We are not strangers, why do we care so much?!"
Yan Jiecheng was moved and said, "Thank you so much."
Wang Hongtao waved his hand: "Say that! If you really want to use the hat, wear it more often. It can protect you from the sun in hot weather and from freezing in cold weather. My good intentions won't be in vain."
"Brother Jie Cheng, I'm really not saying anything bad about you. You are just too suspicious. Look at Qin Huairu and Damao's Lou Xiao'e. Don't they often come to my house? I don't see anyone in their family who is worried!"
Yan Jiecheng blushed: "Um... that's not what I meant, I just..."
Wang Hongtao didn't have time to listen to his explanation and just strode away.
Yan Jiecheng was left standing there, filled with regret.
I regret having offended others for no reason. I am now a cadre in the factory, not an ordinary worker.
But when he thought about getting the hat for free, Yan Jiecheng felt much better.
……
Jia family.
Banggeng ate cornmeal porridge and asked, "Mom, Teacher Ran asked for tuition again today. He said that only half of the students in the class have not paid, and I am one of them. When will you give me the money to pay the tuition?"
Qin Huairu glanced at Bang Geng, then looked at Jia Zhangshi: "Don't ask me, ask your grandmother. All the money in the family is with your grandmother. Mom's money must be saved to buy food."
Qin Huairu can afford the money, but she just doesn't want to take it out.
Three dollars a month for pension, plus Jia Dongxu's pension. To be honest, even Qin Huairu doesn't know how much money Jia Zhang has now, but it is definitely not less.
When Jia Zhang heard this, she immediately covered her pocket and said nervously, "I don't have any money. Your mother has taken over our job, so you have to ask her for money."
Banggeng looked at his mother and then at Qin Huairu, and seeing that neither of them had any intention of giving him money, he pouted and lowered his head, wondering where he should get the money.
When thinking about making money, the first person that comes to Banggeng’s mind is Shazhu.
Usually Qin Huairu would eat Shazhu's lunch box, while Banggeng would come to take out Shazhu's stock.
It’s clear where to put peanuts, salted duck eggs, etc.
Bang Geng went straight to Sha Zhu; "Uncle Sha, are you eating?"
Without any hesitation, he stretched out his dark little hands and grabbed the peanuts on the table.
Sha Zhu picked up the chopsticks and slapped Bang Geng's hand: "You little bastard, you're grabbing things without washing your hands."
"What do you want from me? Tell me."
Bang Geng said: "Uncle Silly, I'm going to primary school this year."
"I know, what's wrong with going to elementary school?"
"Our class teacher told me to pay the tuition as soon as possible, two dollars and a half per semester."
Sha Zhu disagreed: "What a novelty! Don't you have to pay tuition to go to school? Can't you just ask your mom to give you the money?"
Bang Geng was unhappy: "My mother is poor and has no money, and my grandmother won't give me any money. I really have no other choice."
Sha Zhu smiled and waved his hand: "You are quite smart, but it's a pity that I won't lend it to you."
"Borrowing money is an adult matter, how can a child come to your house?"
"If you can't wait, call your mother to come over and borrow money. Your mother has the final say on how much to borrow. Don't get involved as a kid. Go back!"
Banggeng left in a depressed mood, and Xiaodang saw his depressed mood.
"What's the matter, brother? Did your silly uncle bully you?" Xiao Dang asked curiously.
Bang Geng nodded in dismay: "Just now I went to Sha Zhu to borrow money, but he refused to lend it to me!"
Xiao Dang corrected him softly, "Our mom said that we should call him Shashu, not Shazhu!"
Bang Geng pouted indifferently: "Grandma calls him Shazhu. I'm already in primary school and the adults in the courtyard call him Shazhu, so I have to call him that too!"