Chapter 709 The Bao Family’s Hard-to-Recite Sutra (1)
The house of Bao Yiqiu's family is more than 20 square meters. In the past, a family of four could barely live in it. After her eldest brother got married, a single room was separated. Bao Yihu didn't want to be crowded, so she shared a single room with a buddy.
Also because there was no room at home, Bao Yiqiu postponed her arrival home until the 28th of the twelfth lunar month. It was easier for her to settle in, so she squeezed in with her mother.
Having made money this year, Bao Yiqiu not only bought clothes for his family, but also bought candies, roast duck and many other things home.
Sister-in-law Kang Chunfeng's eyes lit up when she saw her bringing so many things back. This sister-in-law is really capable. She not only sends ten yuan to her family every month while she is studying, but also buys so many things. Kang Chunfeng is a talented woman.
Being mean-spirited, he asked her sympathetically where she earned so much money.
In the past, Bao Yiqiu would have told the truth without hesitation. But Bao Yizhou's previous attitude towards her, coupled with the fact that Tian Shao and Mu Ningzhen often talked to each other face to face, made her aware: "My roommate knew that my family was having difficulties, so he introduced me to her.
I got a job. It was to help people translate materials, in English, for twenty yuan a month."
Upon hearing this, Kang Chunfeng said: "Your roommate is too stingy. You only paid twenty yuan to help her translate the information."
Bao Yiqiu felt uncomfortable hearing this, but he still said in a good-tempered way: "I didn't translate for her, but she introduced me to a unit. It's because we have a good relationship, otherwise it wouldn't be my turn."
"So your roommate is great?"
She didn't have a good impression of Kang Chunfeng, so she wouldn't tell anything about Tian Shao, so as not to inquire further or even make any crooked ideas.
Bao Yiqiu said vaguely: "My roommate is also from the countryside, but he is very smart and has many friends and a wide network."
Kang Chunfeng felt that her eldest sister-in-law was too dull. A village girl who came out of the countryside and had no experience was better than her. However, Kang Chunfeng was too narrow-minded. She felt that Bao Yiqiu did not tell the truth, at least not in full, so she asked Bao's mother to tell the truth.
Go ask.
Bao Yiqiu used to feel that her father died of illness and it was not easy for her mother to support the three siblings, so she relied on Bao's mother for everything. But Bao's mother always asked her for money without considering her situation. There was a gap in her heart, and she dealt with it vaguely.
Bao's mother was also keenly aware of Bao Yiqiu's changes. She said with red eyes: "Yiqiu, are you blaming Mom?"
Seeing her looking like she was about to cry, Bao Yiqiu suddenly felt a headache: "Mom, where did you start talking about this?"
Bao's mother choked up and said: "Mom has been vague when talking to you these two days. Why don't you blame mom? Yiqiu, your dad passed away early and your two brothers are still young. Mom can't help but
I can count on you."
Bao Yiqiu was silent for a moment and said: "Mom, my father passed away early. As a sister, it is my duty to take care of my younger brother. But now that the eldest brother is married and the second brother has a job, it is time for me to take care of myself."
She had been in the countryside for so many years, from being a young girl at the age of eighteen to being unmarried at the age of twenty-five. Firstly, she did not want to stay in the countryside forever, and secondly, she did not want to burden others with her family's burden.
She didn't think it was anything before, but after Tian Shao reminded her, she found that her contribution seemed to be a matter of course in the eyes of her mother and eldest brother. She was very sad when she realized this, and she felt more and more that Tian Shao was right.
She has already done what she needs to do, and she has to plan for herself in the future.
Mother Bao's expression paused. She didn't expect her daughter to say this: "Yiqiu, Yizhou is married, but Xiaohu is not married yet. If you don't help the family, your brother may not be able to get a wife in this life."
Bao Yiqiu asked back: "Mom, have you ever thought about me? I'm twenty-nine years old after graduation, and after working, I have to save money for Xiaohu to get married, so should I still get married in this life?"
She didn't tell her family what happened with Qi Lei. She was embarrassed to say it before, but now she doesn't want to.
When Bao's mother heard this, she felt a little unreasonable. She wiped her tears and said, "Mom is useless. Mom has no ability. She can't make money to buy a house for your little brother and marry him."
When Bao Yihu first entered the factory, it was impossible for him to get a house, but his family really couldn't live in it. And without a house, it was difficult to find a wife, so it was a vicious cycle.
What Tian Shao once said came to Bao Yiqiu's mind, but she didn't expect it to come true. Her mother really planned to ask her to save money to buy a house for her younger brother to get married. If she agrees now, she will have to take care of her nephew in the future.
It's endless.
Thinking of this, Bao Yiqiu said with determination: "Mom, this has nothing to do with you. Xiaohu is a man. If he can't even marry a wife, it's because he has no ability."
When Bao's mother heard this, her tears couldn't stop falling: "If Xiaohu can't get a wife and be a bachelor for the rest of his life, then I won't be able to see your dad even if I go underground."
In the past, whenever Bao's mother cried, Bao Yiqiu would cling to her, but this time it didn't work.
Bao Yiqiu said with red eyes: "Mom, I don't want to be an old aunt for the rest of my life, and I don't want to be childless and helpless when I grow old. Mom, if dad blames me, I will admit it."
She had never thought about using the money she had saved to improve her family's living environment and marry Bao Xiaohu. However, she immediately gave up the idea. If she did this, she would be like Tian Shao said,
She was blamed for everything in the family. No man could stand such endless help to his parents' family. Even if he married Qi Lei, he would definitely end up getting divorced in the future. So she kept this money a secret.
Bao's mother cried until her eyes were red and swollen but she didn't let Bao Yiqiu change her mind. She knew that her daughter had lost control.
How could Bao Yihu, who was raised by Bao Yiqiu, really be left alone? She went to Bao Yihu and told him about Bao's mother's plan: "Mom wants me to save money to marry you a wife. What do you think?"
After hearing this, Bao Yihu immediately said: "Sister, don't listen to me. I get a salary every month now, and I can make a lot of money by doing some work with my friends after get off work. If I save for two years, I can marry a wife."
After saying this, I regretted it. Why did I say it out of nowhere?
Bao Yiqiu was very pleased when she heard this. She patted Bao Yihu's shoulder and said, "You are fine as you are now. As long as we work hard, life will definitely get better and better. When life gets better, we don't have to worry about not being able to find a wife."
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Bao Yihu was also very happy to see his sister recognizing him.
Bao Yiqiu thought for a moment and asked: "Xiaohu, can you get hazelnuts, pine nuts, hazelnut mushrooms and other things? The more the better."
Bao Yihu was a little strange and asked: "Sister, what do you want these things for?"
Bao Yiqiu explained: "The price over there in Sijiu City is much higher than here. You can make a fortune by selling it there."
She just needs to be a little tired, and it's not easy to drag things from home to Sijiu City.
Bao Yihu perked up. With such a big price difference, if he bought a few hundred kilograms, he could earn a hundred and eighty yuan. This was his three months' salary.