The Age of Rebirth: Struggle of the Eldest Daughter

Chapter 51 Pumpkin Lantern
The past ten days were the most relaxing days Su Xusheng had ever lived in his memory.

Su Yihai was notified to go to sea on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year. Wang Zhenhua stayed at home to take care of the children according to the previous agreement, and at the same time cleaned up the farmland at home to prepare for planting peanuts.

Once Su Yihai left, the house was very clean, and the mother and son spent the rest of the Spring Festival in a rare way.

With his mother's care, although Su Xusheng also had to help with housework, he kept up with the three meals and relaxed his mood. Although the skin on his small face was a little darker, he finally gained a little flesh.

Su Manjin looked at Su Xusheng's bright smiling face, and she was also happy for him.

"Su Xiaosheng, you're having a good time these days!"

Su Xusheng smiled, rarely playful: "Yes, thanks to Su Xiaoman's help."

"Not bad, not bad, there is progress, children, you have to grow up happily!"

Su Xusheng retorted: "You are also a child, and I am two months older than you!"

Su Manjin smiled and did not refute him, "School will start in two days, have you finished your winter vacation homework?"

"I finished it a long time ago. A few days ago, after you helped me with tutoring, I came back and found that I basically did all the homework for the winter vacation! There are only two questions left. You can help me look at it later."

"Okay, I'm not just here to see you today, is your mother at home?"

"Here, she is preparing to cook." Su Xusheng was puzzled: "Su Xiaoman, why are you looking for my mother?"

"Ask her if you have anything to do, call her."

Wang Zhenhua wiped her hands on the apron as she came out, and she felt a little embarrassed when she saw Su Manjin.

The last time a girl came over to persuade her, she didn't give her a good look.

But regardless of previous suspicions, they still help themselves to find a way to solve the problem.

Wang Zhenhua greeted with a smile: "Xiao Man, you are here, don't stand at the door, come in quickly."

This is the first time Su Manjin entered Su Xusheng's house.

The house was much tidier than what I remembered, and Wang Zhenhua, who had come to her previous life, had also lost her confidence due to being wasted by life.

"Xiao Man, what are you talking about with Auntie?" Wang Zhenhua handed over a glass of water, looked at Su Manjin and asked.

"Auntie, it's like this. Our family is going to open a store, but we don't have enough staff. I thought you were at home recently, would you like to come to the store to help?"

Wang Zhenhua was stunned for a moment, and said awkwardly, "What kind of store are you opening? I don't know how to read, so I don't know if I can help."

"Auntie, don't worry, our store is in the seafood business, the work is not difficult, you should be able to do it."

"Of course, we pay you wages, but because the business has just started, this year's wages can only be given to you at the current wages of small workers, 900 yuan per month, and you can take 1.5 days off per month."

"However, the daily working time and rest time should be based on the on-site arrangement, and occasionally overtime is required. If the business is good next year, then we will consider processing money then."

Wang Zhenhua never dared to think of such a good thing. According to the wages of the small workers, she can still rest for a day and a half.

Today's small workers, although the wages are not bad, but the construction period is not normal. If it rains or the materials are not in place in time, they have to stop working, and there will be no income if they stop working.

Xiaoman said that this job, for him, can guarantee income in drought and flood.

Su Manjin saw that Wang Zhenhua had shown a heart-wrenching expression, and she continued to add.

"However, Auntie, I have a request."

"Say it, Xiao Man, tell it." Wang Zhenhua stared at Su Manjin, her heart pounding.

"Auntie, my request is: as long as Su Xusheng wants to study, you have to support him to study. If he can get into elementary school, junior high school, high school, and university, you have to support him to study, and you can't let him drop out of school to work part-time. One point, I need your promise."

Wang Zhenhua never thought that Su Manjin would make such a request.

She thought for a while: "I promise you, as long as Xiaosheng can study well, I will support his studies by throwing everything at him."

Su Manjin nodded, she took out the store keys from her bag, took out one of them and handed it to Wang Zhenhua.

"Okay, let's arrange things at home and start working tomorrow. The wages of the previous month will be paid on the 10th of every month."

"Here is the key to the store. The two rooms directly opposite the intersection of Zhangcuo Village are next to the grocery store. Go to the store at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning and do some cleaning first. I will be there around [-] o'clock. "

Wang Zhenhua took the key.

"By the way, auntie, you may have to bring your own tools for cleaning the store tomorrow. I just talked about the store, and I haven't had time to buy daily necessities. It's too late to go home now. I'll buy it tomorrow. You should prepare first. Is there a problem?"

"No problem, Xiaoman, I have these tools at home, so I'll just take them with me."

Su Manjin nodded, turned to Su Xusheng, looked at his little sleepy expression, and couldn't help but smile.

Su Xusheng watched Su Manjin talk to his mother, but he couldn't get in a word
"Su Xiaosheng, what's that expression on your face?" Su Manjin laughed and complained about him.

"Su Xiaoman, you don't pay much attention to me today"

Su Manjin covered her face, "Aren't I talking to your mother? Besides, I want you to accompany me to the side of the road and wait for my grandpa."

Wang Zhenhua hurriedly said: "Yes, it's getting dark today, it's not safe for you to walk such a long distance as a little girl. Or let Xiaosheng take you home!"

Su Xusheng immediately regained his energy: "Then let's go!"

Su Manjin smiled and said, "Auntie, my grandpa usually doesn't come home until dark when he goes to the restaurant to deliver goods. I'll just wait for him by the side of the road. Otherwise, it won't be safe for Su Xiaosheng to come back alone later." .”

After saying hello, Su Xusheng dragged Su Manjin to the door of the house.

"Su Xiaoman, did you visit the lantern yesterday?" Su Xusheng looked at the girl beside him.

"Well, our village has organized a lot of activities, so I'll join in the fun."

"Then did you buy a lantern?"

Su Manjin was a little surprised why Su Xusheng kept asking about the lanterns.

She shook her head, "I didn't buy it, I bought it for my brother Xiao Jinyang."

Su Xusheng took out a small object from the big pocket of his coat, and handed it to Su Manjin.

"Xiao Man, I made this myself. I have already fixed the candle, so it won't fall if you shake it with your hand." As he spoke, he took out a lighter and lit the candle in the lantern.

A small pumpkin lantern appeared in front of Su Manjin's eyes, and the orange candlelight danced with the air.She took the handle of the lantern, "Su Xiaosheng, thank you, I like it very much."

Su Xusheng looked at the girl's sweet smile illuminated by the candlelight, and his mood jumped with joy.

Holding pumpkin lanterns, the two walked slowly along the direction of Qianlou Village towards the restaurant.

It wasn't until they met Su Jinshun and Su Yuhui who were on their way back, and they walked to Qianlou Village together, that they said goodbye. Su Xusheng saw that Su Manjin's back was gone, and then turned and went home.

(End of this chapter)