activa-t Chapter 434
Chapter 434
"Mom, this is all the money I've earned these past few days. If this grandma wants it, I'll compensate her with it. I will never do business at school again, nor will I deliver pens to classmates when they don't have any, or deliver toilet paper to them when they need to use the restroom. Since this old grandma is such a good person, she will definitely help deliver these things to everyone."The shop proprietress, who had just been called "old grandma," almost fainted from anger.
She wasn't even thirty yet; did this kid know how to speak properly?
"You, you..." She pointed a trembling finger at Zhou Zedong, furious.
Si Nian said, "Do you see, comrade? This is the money my son has earned over the past few days. Since you claim he affected your business, we will compensate you."
Seeing this, the surrounding teachers couldn't help but look at the proprietress with disdain.
Seeing her make such a huge fuss, they really thought the child had stolen a massive amount of business from her.
It turned out to be just one yuan?
Who didn't know that her little shop here made over ten yuan a day?
Earning that much and still not being satisfied, to be so greedy as to snatch the little bit of pocket money a child earned—it was truly a disgrace to adults.
The proprietress was also dumbfounded. She had clearly heard her son say that their business was booming and everyone was buying from them.
How could they have only earned this little?
"You're lying! How could you have only earned this much? I don't believe it. You must be searched!"
Zhou Zedong lowered his head, pretending to wipe his eyes. "I'm not lying. I sold things very cheaply, not expensive like the shop, so I didn't make much money. Teachers, please believe me. If you don't, you can ask my classmates."
Seeing him like this, several teachers felt incredibly heartbroken for him.
"I know about this. Previously, Little Han even gave me a popsicle they made themselves. It was full of ingredients and cheap; everyone loves buying from him. It's not too much for a child to earn a penny from something they made with their own hands. If you ask me, some people shouldn't be too harsh. He's just a child."
"That's right, Sister Liu. Why must you haggle over every ounce with a child? He only earned this little bit of pocket money; how could it affect you? You're really making a mountain out of a molehill. Besides, the child has already apologized. What more do you want?"
"If he gives you this one yuan, would you even have the nerve to take it?"
If it weren't for the fact that the shop owner was a relative of the school's administration, they wouldn't have wanted to get involved in this matter at all.
With everyone chiming in one after another, it was clear that no one was on her side anymore.
The proprietress was choking with rage. "How is one yuan not money? I'll take that one yuan all the same. Let's see if he ever dares to steal business from me at school again!"
After she finished speaking, she snatched the money from Zhou Zedong's hand and stormed off in frustration.
The people around looked at her with contempt.
The teacher then apologized embarrassedly to Si Nian and Zhou Yueshen. "I'm really sorry, I didn't expect things to turn out like this. Sorry to trouble you to make a trip here. It's not easy for the two children, but there's nothing we can do on the school's end. We can only let you suffer this grievance."
Si Nian shook her head. She felt that a matter that could be resolved with one yuan was no big deal.
As for her Eldest Child, others might not know, but how could she not know what he was really like?
This little sweet dumpling was actually quite cunning on the inside.
The couple led the children out of the school, and only then did Si Nian ask the Eldest Child, "Little Dong, did you really only earn one yuan?"
Zhou Zedong blinked and said, "Mom, do you want to see?"
Si Nian grew interested and nodded.
She watched as the child took a book out of his schoolbag and shook out the money hidden inside.
Si Nian looked at the thick stack of bills—there had to be at least twenty or thirty yuan.
Her: "..."
Good heavens, he's even more cunning than I thought.
She had thought that at most, this kid had only earned a dozen yuan or so.
No wonder he was targeted...
Zhou Yueshen withdrew his gaze with an unreadable expression and didn't say anything either.
"Mom, Mom, I delivered them all. I ran around after every class, and everyone knows me," the Second Child said proudly.
Si Nian smiled and rubbed his head. "Alright, alright, you're the best."
"But you can't do business at school anymore. Don't look for trouble. Even though your dad and I fully support you doing what you want to do, the prerequisite is that you protect yourselves."
Zhou Zedong nodded.
"Mom, don't worry, I won't do business inside the school anymore."
Since the other party wouldn't let him do business inside the school, he would just do it outside the school.
They couldn't possibly control what happens outside the school, right?
Si Nian smiled and nodded.
The family got into the car and happily returned home.
They happened to run into the postman delivering a package to them.
"Is Comrade Si Nian here? There's a package for you."
"I'm here."
Si Nian raised her hand to greet him, watching as the postman unloaded a large package from his bicycle.
Si Nian took one look and knew it was sent by her parents.
When she got pregnant, she had written a letter to her family to share the good news.
But because it was so far away, the delivery took a long time.
Her family was only just now replying.
They had also sent her quite a lot of food.
Zhou Yueshen hoisted the large woven bag onto his shoulder, and the family bustled into the house.
There was still sun during the day, so it wasn't too cold.
By the afternoon, however, only the howling north wind remained.
Actually, the temperature wasn't that low; it was mainly the wind chill.
Once the door was closed, the house immediately warmed up.
Si Nian pulled the letter out of the package and opened it to read.
It was in the handwriting of her younger brother, Lin Feng. Everyone else in the family was illiterate; only her two younger brothers went to school. Lin Feng was already in the fifth grade and could write most basic characters.
Si Nian had previously bought the two brothers many copybooks to practice their handwriting. Perhaps influenced by the Eldest Child, her brother practiced very seriously. Now, his handwriting was clean, neat, and very elegant.
Greetings upon opening this letter.
We have been apart for nearly four months. Sister, everything is fine at home, please do not worry.
Knowing that you are doing well in Beijing puts Mom and Dad at ease. We all really love the local specialties you sent back.
Mom and Dad heard that you really missed the hometown's cured meat, fish mint, and wild garlic, so my brother and I went and dug up a lot. We washed them clean and packed them for you. Mom said you can marinate them yourself and they'll be ready to eat after leaving them overnight.
My brother and I have finished all the copybooks you bought for us, but I will still practice my handwriting seriously. My brother and I will also study hard so that in the future, we can get into the best university just like you and bring honor to Mom and Dad.
By the way, Mom and Dad planted a lot of vegetables in your yard. They're growing very well, and we can't even finish eating them all. If it weren't for the long distance, we would have wanted to send some to you.
We heard that you're having a baby, sister. Mom and Dad want you not to overexert yourself and to rest well. My brother and I are also worried about you. You must take good care of your health and eat more meat to nourish your body. In the past, we were always reluctant to eat meat at home, but now that brother-in-law's family runs a pig farm, we have endless meat to eat every day. My brother and I have both grown a lot taller. The New Year is approaching, and Mom and Dad say they hope you can come home so we can celebrate together, but if it's inconvenient, you don't have to come. Finally, we hope everything goes smoothly for you in Beijing, and that you can return home soon for a reunion.