Chapter 47: Ways to Make Money
Shen Jiahui was very talkative, so the meal was quite lively.
Ding Yuejun originally felt a bit down, but seeing her daughter Yiyi’s face full of laughter, she couldn’t help but smile too. Although her daughter was shorter than her peers now, as long as she eats well, she will surely grow taller.
The meal ended with both guests and hosts enjoying themselves, and Ding Yuejun took Yiyi and others to say goodbye to the Jiang Family members.
"Yue Jun, make sure to visit us more often in the future. Jiahui and the rest don’t live here, and I’m quite lonely by myself," said Old Mrs. Jiang.
Hearing this, Ding Yuejun smiled and nodded.
When they got home, Mo Xiaohong couldn’t help but say, "Old Mrs. Jiang and the others are really nice people."
"Yeah, Granny Jiang and the others are great. She kept urging me to eat meat and even gave me candies when we left," little Mo Shan said softly, her face full of happiness.
Seeing her daughter so happy, Mo Xiaohong couldn’t help but smile, "Look at you, only caring about eating."
"Of course eating is the most important. I don’t want to be hungry like before anymore."
Upon hearing her daughter’s words, Mo Xiaohong fell silent and finally stroked Mo Shan’s little head, saying, "Shanshan, don’t worry. Mom definitely won’t let you go hungry anymore." Back when they were at the Jiang Family, the mother and daughter had such tough times, but it’s better now. Divorce wasn’t scary after all, as long as they are living well, everything is good.
"Shanshan, grandma will make braised pork for you every day."
When Ding Yuejun heard Mo Shan’s words, she felt quite distressed as well, not to mention her daughter also needed to be well nourished, so she really planned to cook meats every day in the future.
"Wow, that’s great! I can eat meat every day now." In the carefree world of children, the thought of being able to eat meat every day made Mo Shan incredibly happy.
Hearing Mo Shan’s laughter, everyone else started laughing too.
However, Mo Xiaohong was still somewhat worried.
Yiyi still needs to go to school, and daughter Mo Shan is so young. Mother Ding Yuejun seems only capable of farming. How would they live in town with so many people? Her monthly salary is 55 yuan, Yiyi previously earned quite a sum from selling flowers, but they still have rent to pay, daily living expenses—all cost money. Money doesn’t last forever. Once the flower money runs out, their future looks worrisome.
At this time, Ding Yuejun was also thinking about this. She tried hard to think of what she could do but found herself capable of nothing.
Seeing her mother and big sister’s somber faces, Yiyi couldn’t help but say, "Mom, sister, why do you all look unhappy? Good days are still ahead of us, we should be happy."
Hearing this, Ding Yuejun couldn’t help but smile.
"Yes, good days are yet to come, we should be happy."
Seeing Xiao Hong still somewhat worried, Yiyi asked, "Are you worrying about our future life?"
Hearing Yiyi ask this, Mo Xiaohong hurriedly shook her head and said, "No, we will definitely live well in town. From now on, I’ll give my entire monthly salary to mom, and then find a temporary job. If we are a bit frugal, we can live well." She had just thought of this idea.
She could find a temporary job.
Upon hearing this, Ding Yuejun hurriedly said, "Xiaohong, you’re already working hard at the food factory, don’t take on a temporary job. I can look for one. When you rest, you can take care of Shanshan, and I will go to work."
"Mom, sister, don’t worry about the money. I will take care of it. In a few days, I’ll make some medicine pills to sell; surely that’ll earn quite a bit."
Talking about this, Mo Xiaohong was still amazed.
"Yiyi, you can really make medicine pills? When did you learn to do that?"
For this question, Yiyi answered as she had prepared, "I just happened to see some books before and memorized a few recipes. I didn’t expect the recipes to truly work. Look at Grandpa Jiang; he managed to pull through by taking my Lingzhi pills."
Thinking of Mr. Jiang now, laughing and talking, both Ding Yuejun and Mo Xiaohong trusted Yiyi, feeling proud.
"Our Yiyi is really incredible, being able to make pills just by reading recipes. You truly have a talent in this area."
Hearing this, Yiyi nodded with a smile, "I also think I might have a little talent." Actually, she didn’t have much practical experience in making them. This was her first time making Lingzhi pills; she was more skilled at making poisonous pills but didn’t expect making Lingzhi pills went so smoothly.
"Yiyi, you must work diligently. Go for your dream university."
Ding Yuejun remembered her daughter talking about ambitions, saying she wanted to attend medical university. Although she didn’t know how many points were needed to enter medical university, it surely wasn’t low.
Upon hearing this, Yiyi nodded seriously and said, "Yes, I’ll work hard."
Although Mo Xiaohong didn’t go to school much, she knew the benefits of studying. Take the food factory where she worked, those who graduated high school or vocational school worked in offices, never needing to work on the shop floor like her. "Yiyi, since it was so difficult for you to get into high school, you must work harder to get into university; I will work hard to earn money for your studies."
"Mom, sister, universities now don’t require tuition fees, and there are subsidies, so I will definitely strive to get into university."
If she remembered correctly, universities began charging tuition in two or three years later, so when she got in, it wouldn’t require fees.
Upon hearing this, Ding Yuejun and Mo Xiaohong felt relieved and encouraged Yiyi to study hard.
"Yiyi, start reviewing tomorrow then, so you won’t forget what you learned when school begins," said Ding Yuejun, somewhat gently. Actually, she was worried her daughter wouldn’t be able to keep up after school starts.
Upon hearing this, Yiyi nodded directly, saying, "Okay, I’ll start studying tomorrow."
Although her daughter wouldn’t need tuition for university, life still had to go on. Ding Yuejun thought about it and couldn’t help but suggest, "Why don’t I start looking for work tomorrow? If I can find some temporary job, I can try it."
When Yiyi heard her mother wanted to find work, she quickly shook her head and said, "Mom, just rest at home. In a while, I’ll go to Songshan. If I can find rare flowers, I can sell them for money, and I can sell the medicine pills I make, so you don’t have to go earn money." Given Ding Yuejun’s age and education level, she wouldn’t find a good job, so Yiyi couldn’t bear to let her mother face hardships.
"Yiyi, rare flowers are hard to come by, and you should focus on your studies. So mom will also strive to make money."
Seeing her mother’s resolute face, unwilling to abandon the idea of earning money, Yiyi felt a bit helpless but then her eyes brightened, looking at Ding Yuejun, "Mom, I remember you being quite good at embroidery; actually, this can also bring income."