Back To The 90s: The Resilient Daughter-In-Law-Chapter 101 - Won’t Give Up_1
Chapter 101: Chapter 101 Won’t Give Up_1
The two of them went to the small restaurant next door and ordered two home-cooked dishes, plus a portion of tomato and egg soup, and a large bowl of rice.
“Eat more, you’re too thin!” Chen Cuihua said while she was serving herself rice. “My son is just like you, picky about his food, he won’t eat this and he won’t eat that.”
“Sister Chen, I’m not picky.” Considering her family’s condition, she didn’t have the luxury to be picky. “Thank you!”
“You’re welcome!”
While waiting for their meal, Chen Cuihua asked: “I heard from Little Mi that you draw portraits in the park?”
“Yes! But unfortunately, business isn’t good.” She masked her disappointment with an cheerful smile. “Don’t worry, I won’t give up easily. I believe I can make money!”
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“Is your family very poor?” Chen Cuihua had wanted to ask this question for a couple of days, noticing the girl dressed plainly and working to earn money at a young age.
If it weren’t for fear of hurting her pride, she would have asked sooner.
“Yes!” Nan Fei answered simply, with a calm expression, not taking it to heart. She had long realized that poverty was not scary or shameful, it was only shameful to fear poverty and not strive to overcome it.
“That’s why I’m working hard to earn money!” She said, finishing with a laugh. She playfully added: “I want to go to the best university, and make the most money.”
“Ha ha ha… That’s ambitious!” Chen Cuihua also laughed. She had thought from the first glance that this girl was different, her eyes were too clear and bright.
She knew what she wanted, and her current poverty was only temporary. So Chen Cuihua was happy to befriend her, plus she found the girl enchanting. Just looking at her face could whet her appetite.
Complimented by Chen Cuihua, Nan Fei became a little embarrassed, her beautiful face showing a hint of shyness.
“My husband is a clothing manufacturer. The design sketches you draw are pretty good! If they use them, I’ll pay you.”
“Sure!” Nan Fei was confident in her work. “But today’s is a gift for you, no charge! If you want more in the future, I’ll have to charge.”
“Deal!”
“I am quite expensive, though! Because it’s worth it.” This was Nan Fei’s bottom line. She was willing to give, but she would not undersell her commissioned work.
“Alright!” Chen Cuihua was straightforward and hearty. “You know, I partnered with a friend to open a clothing factory, and we’re currently struggling with the design styles. Let’s go to the factory for a look after we’ve finished our meal.”
After pondering for a moment, Nan Fei accepted the offer. Her sketching paper was used up and she couldn’t continue drawing for business. She didn’t dare spend a penny carelessly. It would be better to take a look at the factory to see if there’s a way to make money there.
If all else fails, she could work there temporarily for half a month and buy some supplies to sell back home.
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Today was Saturday, and the Citizen Square was busier than usual. People were coming and going in the park, and those who passed by an outdoor chair couldn’t help but take a second look.
“Enough, don’t embarrass yourself by sitting on the ground, don’t you see that everyone passing by is looking at you?” Dai Jinhai pleaded with a look of disgust.
“Don’t you know I’m thinking?” Mr. Mi performed a posture of deep thought. “Tell me, don’t I seem to have more inspiration sitting on the ground to paint?”
“I don’t know about inspiration, but I’m sure you’ll catch a cold.”
Mr. Mi gave Dai Jinhai a look, stood up from the ground, and placed his painting board on the chair. He looked around and saw that as the sun shone brighter, the person that his granddaughter mentioned who painted in the park was nowhere in sight.
