Read Novel Full Chapter 1258: Departure
Chapter 1258: Chapter 1258: Departure
Zhao Xiaole returned to the room and saw Second Aunt lying on the kang without saying anything, directly lying down as well, her stomach really uncomfortable.
Hai Jun came back with Haifeng and Little Hong, and now the house was lively.
Qi Xuemei heard the commotion and got up; Zhiping looked at so many people, naturally feeling happy.
Little Hong very obediently started preparing to light the fire, while Haifeng, like a little tail, followed closely behind Third Sister.
Qi Xuemei also felt cold, so it was just right to start the fire.
"Little Hong, your eldest aunt said to have dinner at their house tonight."
"Second Aunt needs to boil hot water."
Zhixue had already received the answer he wanted and was extremely happy. He went out to share with Hai Jun, this time no need to leave.
Of course, the brothers and sisters were also happy, they didn’t want Zhixue to leave either.
Xiao Ling was the last to return. She greeted the three elders at home before calling the younger ones to start on their homework.
When Minghua came over to call for dinner, the homework was almost done. Zhao Yanli and the four of them also came over for dinner.
They opened two tables full of people, and the children were all very happy that Zhixue could stay.
At the adults’ table, Zhao Qingjie also mentioned Zhixue’s decision.
"Brother-in-law, does that mean we can’t get food from the farm for the kids anymore?"
"Should be possible, if the farm still comes over for fertilizer, then yes."
"Without the farm, my big brother and Xiao Jing will also come to arrange the fertilizer."
"Then that’s fine. They’re all familiar faces, we’ll give them some benefits at that time."
"Zhixue said he wants to stay, I was thinking if we can’t get food from the farm, relying solely on food tickets won’t be enough for the kids to eat."
Zhao Xiaoli scoffed, "Even if you can get food from the farm, you still have to pay Big Brother and Xiao Jing, right?"
"How self-centered! Just thinking about taking advantage?"
Zhao Qingjie felt very embarrassed being told that, "Of course I will pay."
Zhao Yanli nodded, "That’s good, you just leave some money first, I’ll take it back to Big Brother or Second Sister."
Zhao Qingjie felt very awkward being told that, "Zhao Yanli, what do you mean?"
"Second Brother, I don’t mean anything, just afraid you’ll forget to pay."
Zhao Qingjie angrily took out a roll of money, counted out a hundred yuan, and handed it to Zhao Yanli, "You take it back, I’ll make up for the rest later. I’m going back to build a house and don’t have much money now."
Zhao Yanli smiled and counted it before putting it away, "I’ll ask Big Brother and Second Sister who provided the grain and give it to them. Also for Zhixue’s tuition fees."
Zhao Qingjie was really angry; he wanted to say not letting Zhixue stay anymore. But his son had grown up and told him already, so it was too late to backtrack. Well, let it be.
He counted out another fifty yuan, putting it on the table.
"Second Brother, Zhixue is grown-up now, going to junior high. I’ve covered his clothes and such, but this money isn’t enough, give another fifty, please."
Zhao Qingjie, in front of so many people, felt really uncomfortable refusing. It had reached this stage, gritting his teeth, he gave another fifty yuan.
Taking out two hundred yuan was really as painful as cutting flesh.
Qi Xuemei, looking at this money, also felt upset, Zhixue had been away for so many years. Now, the mother and son were not very close.
"Why stay? Going back doesn’t mean you can’t study?"
Zhao Yanping replied, "How can it be the same? You barely recognize a few words, what do you know? Zhixue is familiar here, moreover, consider how far our village is from the school?"
She was the elder sister-in-law speaking, so it wasn’t a problem. The two sisters had already agreed to help Zhixue this time, so that’s why they did this.
Qi Xuemei said nothing now, but really felt heartache over the two hundred yuan. Making money would be tough in the future.
The atmosphere was a bit awkward; Zhao Tian ignored it all, just focusing on eating.
Zhao Yanli took out three train tickets from her pocket. "These are the train tickets for tomorrow night, just give me ninety-three yuan total."
Zhao Qingjie had no choice but to take out money again, paying the ninety-three, leaving hardly a few yuan left.
Finally, everyone ate peacefully and finished the meal. Zhang Fusheng and Zhou Yongbing each took out fifty yuan and gave it to Zhao Tian.
"Dad, keep it for yourself, it’s good to have money at hand."
Zhao Tian happily accepted, he didn’t refuse.
After dinner, they all went back; Zhao Yanping sighed, actually returning wasn’t bad.
They went back, also splitting by gender to sleep, Qi Xuemei didn’t unpack the baggage roll, hugging Zhiping under Little Hong’s blanket, just managing for the night.
Zhixue also knew earlier that Dad had given money, he knew Dad must be upset.
After Hai Jun slept, "Dad, I’ll study hard, won’t waste the money, I promise I’ll repay you when I earn in the future."
Zhao Qingjie just responded with a grunt, he wouldn’t refuse such a thing.
The next day, children still went to school, the three of them stayed at home, today Zhao Yanli invited them for dinner again.
Today’s menu included tofu pudding, which hadn’t been eaten for a long time, still tasted quite good.
Zhou Family’s couple knew the in-laws were leaving, gave Zhao Tian twenty yuan, Zhao Tian didn’t refuse, accepted it.
After dinner at Zhao Yanli’s house, Zhou Yongbing and Zhang Fusheng rode the tricycle to drop them off. Zhixue followed, hugging his little brother, he had talked to his mom about wanting Zhiping to study here too, but his mom refused.
He hugged the younger brother, knowing that in the future, studying would be difficult for the younger brother. He felt he let his brother down.
At the train station, Zhang Fusheng found an acquaintance, took the tricycle through the small gate to the platform.
Saved a lot of effort that way.
Zhixue was still holding the little brother, quietly advising him to make sure he studies.
Zhiping nodded, "Big Brother, I will."
The little guy actually didn’t know the importance of studying.
After the train arrived, the two uncles helped load all the luggage onto the train.
After the train left, Zhixue followed the two uncles back home.
He was still feeling down. He knew he wouldn’t see his parents for a long time.
Zhang Fusheng looked at the boy feeling down, "A man, you made the decision yourself, can’t regret it, study hard, try to go to college in the Capital. Then you’ll be closer to home."
"I know, uncle-in-law. I just think I won’t see my parents for years. And Zhiping might not be able to study in the future."
Zhang Fusheng said nothing more; it was the couple’s decision, Zhao Qingjie should know the importance of studying, should find a way.
He took Zhixue straight home. Xiao Ling and the others were waiting for him.
"Did Second Uncle get on the train?" Hai Jun asked.
"Yes, the uncles took him on."
The kids saw Zhixue didn’t want to talk, so they stopped asking.