Reborn in the 1980s: Recapture My Devoted Husband-Chapter 521 - 511: Rumors_2

"What nonsense, I don’t even have money for my son’s wedding. I paid for your college for nothing, learned all that knowledge, and can’t earn a penny. Look at Ah Hui, he’s studying and helping his mom and sister earn money to support the family."

"He’s a man, can I compare with him?" Ye Qing was uncomfortable, but didn’t dare to talk back to Ye Weijun.

"That’s why some say daughters are useless, not worth a damn. I’m telling you, it’s already nice enough that we let you go to college. The family has no money. If you want money, ask Grandpa."

"Dad, we already owe my side of the family several hundred," Qiu Hualan muttered, sitting on the side.

"Those aren’t debts; all their money was used for Ah Qing’s schooling. After Ah Qing graduates and gets a formal job, could we possibly mistreat Grandpa’s side of the family? Stupid woman, long hair but short knowledge. Go get me some food."

Qiu Hualan wanted to argue back but didn’t have the courage. She silently took the bowl from her husband’s hand and went to the kitchen to scoop a thick bowl of rice porridge for him.

She’s been working busy since morning but drank rice water soup, with grains she could count in the bowl.

"Dad, I have another thing this time coming back," Ye Qing looked at Ye Weijun, thought for a moment, and spoke up.

"What is it, spit it out," Ye Weijun was clearly impatient, every time when receiving a telegram or call from the daughter, it was surely asking for money, few words can’t dodge this topic.

All day long about money, he’s very agitated.

"Last year when working for the government, a leader is now looking for a nanny. The couple is busy and doesn’t have time to take care of their two kids for meals and school. So they are looking for someone to wash clothes and cook for the kids. Fifteen bucks a month salary, I think it’s a good job, not tiring, eat well, the pay is pretty high. I’ve suggested my mom to take it."

"What? Isn’t that serving a whole family like a maid of the old landlords?" Ye Weijun chewed his meal, then stuffed his mouth full with a bun, spoke loudly, with his saliva spraying onto the food they were eating.

Disgusted, Ye Qing’s stomach churned; if not for Ye Weijun’s pressure, she might have retched next moment.

"Dad, isn’t mom washing clothes and cooking for our big family every day? At home, nobody gives her money, helping people outside at least she’d get fifteen bucks, right? They provide food and lodging; then mom could send back ten bucks each month, dad’s liquor money wouldn’t be a worry."

Upon hearing about liquor money, Ye Weijun’s heart moved.

"Ah Qing, if mom went there, what about the family?" Ye Rong, who had been quietly listening, was a bit reluctant.

"Brother will be getting married soon, after he finishes the wedding, mom can go with me. Sister-in-law will be around. Brother will have nothing to worry about."

Ye Rong scratched his head, thinking the little sister made sense, today when coming back, Fang Qiao also said she didn’t want to live with her parents, wanting to live separately.

Currently, he’s earning twenty bucks a month, the family has land, enough for the couple’s daily life.

Ye Rong didn’t say more, was contemplating when to see Fang Qiao again to talk about this matter.

"Dad, what do you think?" Ye Qing ignored Ye Rong, continued with a flattering smile, asking Ye Weijun, for this matter to succeed, she just needed his consent.

"You said they provide food and lodging; then she doesn’t need to keep any money. Send all fifteen bucks back to me."

Ye Weijun agreed.

"Dad, mom is a woman, she’ll need to buy some womanly products, besides they provide food and lodging, not clothing. Should leave some money for mom."

"Women are troublesome. When they’re out, dressing pretty attracts men. There are plenty of clothes at home. Wash them and wear for two to three years, no problem. At most leave her one buck; the remaining fourteen bucks must be sent to me. Otherwise, don’t even think about going."

"...Who’ll give me living expenses?" Ye Qing knew this would happen, but added to Ye Weijun’s dissatisfaction anyway.

"Ask Grandpa. College students can earn money by themselves. What have you been doing, just asking the family for money. Useless."

"Dad, I also made money, didn’t I earn ten bucks last year."

"Bringing home money is real earning. After eating, quickly go with mom to prepare things for your brother next week. If you can wait, stay until your brother finishes the wedding to go."

"..." The way back has consumed two days already, returning would take another two days. She had initially just asked the supervisor for a week’s leave.

In two weeks, their department has a new quarterly evaluation to plan. If not returning, the task would surely be assigned to someone else.

Last year, she missed a chance for promotion because of the kids. If she misses this again, moving up would be harder in the future.

If she doesn’t wait, she can’t guarantee Dad won’t suddenly change his mind, stopping her mom from leaving.

Then it would be a huge loss for her.

After the meal, Ye Rong left for work. Ye Qing thought for a while, found a reason that her mother-in-law was sick and called the office to request another week’s leave.

Always prioritize filial piety; if someone at the office brings it up, she’ll use caring for her mother-in-law to counter, no one will say much.

Then she called Yang Erni, asking her to tell the family’s nanny to help watch the kids a few more days, promising doubled pay upon return.

The nanny was local; she wasn’t worried she’d run away with the kids. She chose her precisely because of her poverty; the nanny’s got seven or eight children to support at home. Running was impossible.

In the evening, Ye Rong returned home with three hundred bucks he borrowed from Ah Zhi.

Ye Weijun calculated the money needed for the banquet and handed some to Qiu Hualan, pocketing the remaining ten bucks.

Qiu Hualan dared not say anything. She gave fifty bucks to her son; before the wedding, the groom always needs some money to accompany the bride to the market for clothes and jewelry.

Qiu Hualan took out twenty bucks, went to the town with her daughter to prepare wedding quilts and clothes for her son.

The rest saved for the banquet.

"Ah Qing is back. College students are different, just gone for a few days, looking like a city person. Skin is so fair."

"Not doing farm work outside, sitting indoors, not getting tanned, skin naturally becomes nicer. Otherwise, how did Liang Hongmei manage to attract someone else outside?" Old Zhang’s wife sneered.

Ye Qing raised her eyebrows, smiled without concern, "What are you saying."

"Ah Qing, you stay in S City too, you play well with Xiao Wan, should see them often." The aunt poked Ye Qing’s arm, whispered, "Heard Liang Hongmei found someone decent looking, what does he do, do you know?"

Ye Qing felt relieved, realizing the rumors were about Lin Wan’s mom. While she was around, never seeing Liang Hongmei involved with any men.

Wondering who spread this.

"Sister-in-law, it’s not good to pry into others behind their backs. Aunt Liang has been on her own for years. Nothing going on is normal; if something is, it’s not a big deal."

Ye Qing’s words were artful, neither confirming nor denying, but easy to misinterpret for those with intentions.

"She’s not home, so what’s not good? Everyone in the village knows, back in the year, it was said Li Fugui was pining for her till now, and Li Fugui’s still in the labor camps. I think it’s dubious." Old Zhang’s wife comfortably talked, not scared of Liang Hongmei returning for a confrontation.

Being her elder cousin, calling out for a couple of words is her duty to listen.