Chapter 257: Quarreling Over Money
Because Yu'er spent most of her time studying at school, Fang Pingying didn't interact with her much.
However, last time Fang Pingying built a pastry house at home, Yu'er came to help out. Fang Pingying thought she was quite capable, quick-handed, and diligent.
Additionally, since her second uncle and aunt are decent people, the child they raised shouldn't be bad either.
Anyway, after the New Year, Qiu Lian won't be coming to help anymore. She really needed another person in her shop, and rather than hiring an outsider, she might as well let Yu'er go.
She glanced at Yu'er and asked with a smile, "Yu'er, do you really want to go to the provincial city to work?"
Yu'er immediately nodded heavily, "I've been wanting to. I've always wanted to see the city and I'm not happy staying in the countryside."
Fang Pingying smiled and agreed, "If you really want to go, it's settled then. When the time comes, you can work in my shop with your Sister Hong Lan. Both of you will have the same salary, and you'll live and eat together, alright?"
At home, Yu'er had a great relationship with Luo Hong Lan, she hugged Fang Pingying's arm almost jumping with joy, "Yes, I love being with Sister Hong Lan."
Seeing this, Qiu Xiu stopped her, "Don't mess around, Sister-in-law is pregnant."
Hearing this, Yu'er swallowed her tongue and immediately stood properly.
Fang Pingying looked at her and chuckled, "After the New Year, around the seventh or eighth day of the first lunar month, we'll head back to the provincial city. You can come with us."
Pingying, this girl won't be a trouble for you, will she?" Qiu Xiu saw Fang Pingying agreeing swiftly and was a bit worried, "According to your mom, you co-own that shop with someone else. What if they disagree?"
Fang Pingying smiled at her, revealing the truth, "I just told that to comfort my mom. Actually, I own the shop myself, so I make the decisions."
Qiu Xiu was surprised and her eyes widened, "You are really capable, managing to open your own shop after just a few months in the city."
Hearing Qiu Xiu's shocked reaction, Yu'er giggled, pulling her along and boasting, "Mom, I can do it too. When I go to the city, I'll work hard and then open a shop, buy a house, and have you and dad come to the city for retirement, no need to stay at home and put up with Chen Yufen and always have to take care of them."
Qiu Xiu laughed and patted her, "Don't talk big. If you can make enough money to sustain yourself, that would be good enough. Your dad and I can't rely on you for our retirement."
"Just wait and see, I will make a lot of money."
The group chatted along the way and was quite cheerful.
Though Luo Dahu's illness did cost some money, at least he was alright now, which was much better than getting the critical condition notice from the hospital in the morning.
When everyone arrived at the entrance to the village, it was almost dark.
After getting off the car, they saw Luo Dashan approaching from a distance.
As he walked over, Luo Dashan anxiously asked, "Pingying, what happened to your second uncle?"
Fang Pingying didn't have a chance to respond, but seeing Luo Dashan waiting for them by the roadside in such cold weather, just wanting to know how Luo Dahu was, touched Qiu Xiu.
She immediately walked over and told Luo Dashan, "Big brother, it's fine now. The doctor prescribed medicine and treated him."
"Really?" Luo Dashan, hearing everything was fine, was very happy but still asked a bit nervously, "When you all were coming back, had he woken up and could he speak?"
Qiu Xiu smiled and nodded, "He woke up. I even talked with him for a while. The doctor also said it's nothing serious. He will stay in the hospital for a few days, and after coming home, he just needs to rest well for a while."
"May God bless us." Luo Dashan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, he called Qiu Xiu and said, "Alright, everything's fine. Let's go back for dinner. Your sister-in-law has cooked, and tonight we're all eating at my house. You wouldn't want to bother cooking when you get back."
Qiu Xiu knew Luo Dashan was a good person, but there always seemed to be a barrier with Zhou Yunmei, so she smiled and declined, "No need, there are just the three of us at home, and cooking is quick. We have everything we need."
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"Don't be a stranger, just come and eat at our place. Your sister-in-law has specifically prepared it for you all, and later we'll call Yu Fen to come over too," Luo Dashan said as he walked ahead, saying he would speed up and go prepare the meal.
Hearing Luo Dashan say this, Qiu Xiu found it hard to refuse and agreed to drop her things at home before coming over for dinner.
When Fang Pingying and the others got home, Zhou Yunmei had already prepared dinner, and Fang Xiu and Luo Cuilan were staying in the kitchen.
Seeing them return, Fang Xiu promptly stood up.
Luo Cuilan, however, remained seated without moving and even gave Fang Pingying an annoyed glare.
Zhou Yunmei quickly asked, "How's your uncle? Nothing serious, I hope."
Fang Pingying replied, "He has to stay in the hospital for a few days, Zhiyong and Cheng Fei are with him."
"That's good to hear." Zhou Yunmei pondered for a moment, then worriedly asked, "But with the New Year almost here, can they come back on New Year's Eve?"
"I don't know yet, we'll see. Zhiyong said maybe."
Zhou Yunmei nodded, "That would be good. Otherwise, having someone in the hospital would dampen our New Year celebrations."
"Exactly." Fang Xiu said, glancing at Luo Cuilan sitting aside, "Luckily, uncle's okay, otherwise, we wouldn't be celebrating at all. Some people barely escape death themselves and almost cause others to die."
"You…" Luo Cuilan's expression darkened, and they were on the verge of another argument.
"No fighting." Having them both at home today hadn't given Zhou Yunmei a break, and she was getting annoyed, shouting at them, "What is going on with you two? As soon as Fang Xiu comes back, you two can't stop arguing. Are you not busy enough or what? If you're really that idle, tomorrow afternoon both of you are helping me with the New Year's dumplings and buns. No just sitting around."
Fang Xiu and Luo Cuilan pouted and fell silent.
Zhou Yunmei glared at them, then turned to Fang Pingying and asked, "By the way, Pingying, how much did your uncle's treatment cost at the hospital?"
Fang Pingying didn't answer directly but instead asked her, "Mom, are you planning to cover the medical expenses for uncle?"
Zhou Yunmei immediately shook her head, "I...I was just asking, where would I get that much money?"
Luo Dashan listened and came over with a frown to discuss with Zhou Yunmei, "Yunmei, I think we should pay. Later, ask our second daughter-in-law how much they spent. If we can afford it, give the money to our second brother's family; they aren't wealthy either."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunmei immediately exclaimed, "Hey, old man, if their family isn't wealthy, does that mean ours is? Don't you know how much money we have? You also know how much we've had to subsidize Zhiming this past half-year."
"Take out all the money that's tucked away, no matter what, we need to help reduce the burden on the second brother's family." Luo Dashan was very firm this time, not allowing Zhou Yunmei any chance to argue.
Zhou Yunmei was stunned for a moment, then snapped, "No."
Luo Dashan wasn't just talking this time; regardless of whether Zhou Yunmei agreed or not, he directly shouted at her, "This is settled then, no discussion."
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