lcionline Chapter 10, however, is the sequel.
Chapter 10, however, is the sequel.
Over the years, they've earned money, and after expenses, they've saved 80,000 yuan, so they're not worried about money for the time being. However, for the long term, they need to find a good way to make money. No matter how much money they have, they can't just sit around and do nothing, especially since they don't have much money to begin with.
The best solution for Lin is to move to the city. It's not difficult for two people to move to the city, but the difficulty lies in sending three children to school.
In their past life, they lent the ten thousand yuan to Deng Chunlin. Qin Yanlin was injured, and initially, she and the children extended their lease for another month. Qin Yanlin stayed home, resting and doing odd jobs. She went to the city to work. After the lease expired, they left the children with Deng's family, giving them three hundred yuan a month for living expenses. Qin Yanlin went to the city to help out at a shop.
Then, seeing a business opportunity, they opened a home appliance store. After establishing themselves in the city, they brought their children to live with them. However, it was all Qin Yanlin's idea to bring the children to the city; she wasn't entirely clear on the details.
In this life, they did not lend out that 10,000 yuan, and even had a falling out with the wife's family. Leaving the child with the wife's family is absolutely out of the question.
The husband's family has complicated relationships, with too many siblings, and every family is in turmoil. They haven't been close to the family in the past, so entrusting the child to them would almost certainly result in rejection. Even if the mother-in-law were to take over, her attitude would likely be unpleasant.
"Isn't the point of living and working hard to earn money for the sake of our children?" This was Qin Yanlin's favorite saying, and Deng Xiuzhen believed that it must have been Qin Yanlin's belief and hope.
This is also why she has psychological issues with the children after her rebirth, but never shows it. If she wants to live well with Qin Yanlin, she cannot show her dislike for the children.
Of course, another reason she didn't take her anger out on her child was that she wondered if she had neglected something, resulting in her child's selfish and self-centered personality.
"Reflect on yourself while you're alive"—this is a sentence that she, who hasn't read many books, can remember so well after hearing it just once.
"What are you thinking about, so engrossed?" Qin Yanlin asked, walking around to see Deng Xiuzhen sitting there in a daze.
"I'm wondering, what will we do with the children if we move to the city?" Deng Xiuzhen frowned, looking thoughtful.
"Don't worry about that, I've thought it through, I'll bring all the children with me."
"Take them all? We don't even have a place to stay. What will we do with them? How will they go to school?"
“I heard from Xiuwen today that he has a cousin who’s an official in the Education Bureau. He might come back to the village later or tomorrow, and he’ll put in a good word for us. See if he can help us find someone to transfer our children to schools in the city. Once we get the transfer sorted out, we’ll find work.” Qin Yanlin paused, then continued, “The accommodation problem is easy to solve too. We’ll rent a place in the city first, and then…”
Deng Xiuzhen didn't speak. She just tilted her head, looked at Qin Yanlin, and listened to him slowly recount what he had done and the arrangements for the various issues that followed.
She felt that she must have been out of her mind in her past life to think that her husband was a coward, that he was stingy with her, and that she often argued with him.
Her husband's tolerance isn't weakness, it's a sign of his goodwill towards her. He controls the money because she's out of her mind; any amount she has will be used by her parents and older brother to support her family. Perhaps she went too far in the argument?
Noticing Deng Xiuzhen looking at him, Qin Yanlin quickly wiped his face and then checked his hands, finding nothing unusual. Turning his head, he saw Deng Xiuzhen still smiling at him and couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing? Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"
“Can’t I look at something if there’s nothing wrong with it? My own husband is quite handsome.” Deng Xiuzhen winked playfully.
"What's so interesting?" Qin Yanlin muttered, lowering his head. Deng Xiuzhen noticed that his ears were red and couldn't help but giggle.
Qin Yanlin lowered his head even further.
The two were introduced by a mutual acquaintance, met, felt they were a good match, and then got married. After marriage, they lived like any other couple, having children, raising them, dealing with mundane matters, and handling various interpersonal relationships and unexpected situations.
These past few years have been difficult. Deng Xiuzhen has also had a complicated relationship with her family. The couple rarely speaks properly to each other. Moreover, when Deng Xiuzhen does speak, it's either silent or she criticizes him. She has never said anything nice to him.
So when he heard Deng Xiuzhen calling him so anxiously by the pit last time, his heart melted. He felt that his years of forbearance had been worthwhile. After all, his wife was wicked and truly foolish, but she was still sincere to him.
However, Qin Yanlin felt somewhat uncomfortable with these sudden words; the change was too drastic.
And for an old married couple, saying it like that, isn't it a bit... awkward? It's really uncomfortable.
But I felt strangely comfortable inside, sweeter than if I had drunk honey.
"Yanlin, Xiuzhen, are you home?" A voice called from outside the door. The voice was familiar; it belonged to Qin Xiuwen.
Qin Yanlin quickly got up and went over to greet him warmly.
Deng Xiuzhen went over to see what was going on and found that Qin Xiuwen was not alone; there was also a tall, thin man beside him.
"This is my cousin Yuan Qiwen. Yanlin, I'm not entirely clear about what you're talking about myself, so I brought him along. Ask him directly if you have any questions, so I don't misinterpret your message. Besides, meeting him will allow you to communicate directly about the rest." Qin Xiuwen was a straightforward man, and he explained the whole story clearly and concisely.
Yuan Qiwen was tall and thin, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, and looked refined and scholarly. He smiled and nodded at Deng Xiuzhen as a greeting, then turned to Qin Yanlin.
Qin Yanlin warmly led the guests inside to discuss the issue of transferring the children to different schools.
Deng Xiuzhen turned and went out the door. She had to go buy groceries to prepare for the guests to stay for dinner. Since they had helped her so much, it was a must to offer them a meal.
As Deng Xiuzhen walked, she pondered to herself: Why do I feel like I've seen this person before? Where exactly have I seen him?
Sigh, I can't remember anything at all! Deng Xiuzhen patted her head, not understanding why so many people who are reborn or transmigrate all have special abilities, right? Why don't I have any? Not only do I not have special abilities or a spatial ability, but my brain hasn't become any smarter, and my memory hasn't improved either.
Sighing and complaining won't solve anything; it's better to face reality positively. Deng Xiuzhen's biggest advantage after her rebirth is her optimistic and open-minded attitude, as well as her decisiveness in handling matters. For example, with her mother and older brother and sister-in-law, if they wronged her, she would completely cut ties and leave them alone; and regarding this matter now, if she can't think about it, she won't think about it anymore—she'll go buy groceries and cook.
I cooked four dishes and a soup, all in very generous portions. I also bought a bottle of good wine and a pack of good cigarettes.
Deng Xiuzhen's cooking skills are quite good. Her characteristic farm-style dishes are not only delicious but also visually appealing and fragrant. The group enjoyed the meal and had a pleasant chat.
As the wine flowed and the pleasantries faded, the conversation turned to business. Yuan Qiwen said, "Now, schools in the city are divided into districts. Schools won't accept children who aren't in that district, but..."
Having been in business for many years, Qin Yanlin naturally knew what the follow-up should be.
So he quickly took out a red envelope and stuffed it into Yuan Qiwen's hand. As he did so, he said, "This matter is quite difficult, but we have no other choice here. We can only ask you for help, Leader Yuan. Please help us, please help us."
Yuan Qiwen pushed it back, but Qin Yanlin tried to give it to him again. After several rounds of persuasion, Yuan Qiwen "reluctantly" accepted it.
Yuan Qiwen put the red envelope into his pocket, took a sip of wine, and continued, "The fees for primary school are all about the same now: tuition is 100 yuan, textbooks are 50 yuan, and school uniforms are 30 yuan. If you transfer here, you won't be able to get a refund here, so you'll have to pay it all over again there."
Qin Yanlin nodded repeatedly.
There were also fees for transferring schools, fees for joining other classes, fees for changing school registration... a whole string of charges that even Qin Yanlin, with his sharp mind, couldn't remember. Deng Xiuzhen was even more confused, wondering: were there really so many different fees for transferring schools back then?
However, true to their attitude of "if you need someone's help, you have to agree to whatever they say," they nodded in agreement, indicating their complete acceptance. "It's just money, right? We'll spend it, as long as we get the kids' schooling sorted out."
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Qin Yanlin saw them off, and Deng Xiuzhen cleared away the dishes.
Yuan Qiwen patted Qin Yanlin on the shoulder and said, "You're a true friend. No matter how difficult it is, I'll help you! Get ready, and come with me to the city tomorrow. I'll take you to see Director Xu and Principal Liu of the Second Primary School. As long as you're sincere, this will definitely work out!" After thinking for a moment, he added, "Remember, you must be well-prepared, and you must be sincere!"
Qin Yanlin quickly replied: I know, I know, I will definitely be prepared, definitely!
Yuan Qiwen and Qin Xiuwen left, and Qin Yanlin returned happily to share the good news with Deng Xiuzhen.
Second Primary School? Principal Liu? Director Xu?
Deng Xiuzhen's memories of Yuan Qiwen were triggered, and she remembered who Yuan Qiwen was.