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Chapter 307 Eventually, He Has to Leave
“Xiaojuan…” Yi Dani grabbed her hand, “No, I don’t want you to go!” Although she didn’t quite understand, she knew what leaving meant. She couldn’t bear to part with her. Xiaojuan was like her older sister, gentle and understanding.
Zhao Xiaojuan said softly, "Sister Dani, I will come to see you again in the future. Once I've settled down in the county town, I'll take you to visit, okay?"
Yi Dani thought about it seriously for a moment, "Hmm...no, I want to see you every day. Xiaojuan, you stay, let's chase that bad guy away! We won't give him any food."
Zhao Xiaojuan smiled and put her arm around Yi Dani's shoulder. She was reluctant to let go, but she had to make a clean break.
She said to Song Wanli, "Brother, thank you for helping me raise my three children all these years. I'd like to calculate the money I've earned over the years, and please save it for the three children so that their future expenses can be deducted from it."
"If he keeps bothering you, don't be polite. You've already been more than kind to his younger brother. I'll give you an account book later, recording all the children's expenses over the years, as well as the debts that have already been paid off. If he has any shame, he should 'know what's good for him.'" During those years of giving birth and raising children, she didn't earn many work points. Song Wanxing was lazy, so she often borrowed from one family to another. Everyone had a hard time, and Zhao Xiaojuan paid back the money as soon as she earned it.
"Brother, I'm giving up the flower basket business; it's yours now. You can hire Gu Zhaodi to do the work; I've already spoken to her. And Sister Dani can do it too. You can also ask me to come and help out when things get busy around the Lunar New Year."
The Wufu Market can't be set up on weekends, but that's okay. We can just set up at home. Sister Da Ni will keep an eye on things at home, and the kids can help out when they have time.
Our goods are of good quality and inexpensive, and our reputation has already spread, so there shouldn't be any problems. I was thinking of setting up my stall one last time this weekend to talk to some of my regular customers and ask them to come over; you can give me a discount if you want.” Zhao Xiaojuan had thought all this through. Even if she left, the business couldn't be lost; her older brother still had a large family to support. Over the years, it was all thanks to his indomitable spirit despite his disability that he had persevered.
"Xiaojuan, have you made up your mind? Everything is arranged. Where are you going? This is your home too. What will happen to the children?" Song Wanli sighed silently. Such a good woman, his brother couldn't keep her in the end.
Zhao Xiaojuan smiled and said, "Brother, the children are all grown up, and with you here, I have nothing to worry about. I'm going to go to the county town to find a job and start working."
"Have you thought this through? Are you really going to leave? Your mother will miss you too."
"Brother, we should keep Mother a secret as long as possible. In case... in case she passes away one day, please let me know, and I will definitely come." Zhao Xiaojuan wiped away her tears.
Qian Shuzhen hesitated several times before speaking, but was interrupted or the topic was changed each time. She didn't want to hurt the old woman who treated her like a daughter and had taught her so much. She also didn't want to deceive the old woman. Although she had no intention of remarrying, she didn't want to force herself to live a life of mediocrity.
"Sigh, I know! Xiaojuan, remember this, this will always be your home, you can come back anytime." Song Wanli knew that if Zhao Xiaojuan stayed here any longer, her situation would be awkward.
He was aware of some of the rumors circulating recently, involving almost everyone close to them, including Master Gao, Song Yanchu, and Mu Xudong. Even the rumors about him from a few years ago were brought up again. While rumors are said to stop with the wise, Song Wanxing was clearly a brainless person.
"Thank you, brother! We still need your continued care for the children!" Zhao Xiaojuan stood up and bowed deeply to Song Wanli.
Time reveals true character. Over the years, although my eldest brother used to have a bit of a temper, he never had any bad intentions. No matter how hard or tiring things were, he treated all the children equally. When he heard that Nan was starting school, he made sure Mingxiang was also attending school, without worrying about Mingli. He also spoke to little Yali as gently as possible, giving her a sense of security.
Despite the gossiping old women and the thugs who wanted to take advantage of her, Song Wanli stood in front of them. Even when misunderstood, he never said he would abandon the mother and child, or that they would become one family...
"No...no...Xiaojuan, we're family, it's only right that we stay here." Song Wanli quickly waved his hand to stop her. "Xiaojuan, if you go to the county town, just stay in our little courtyard. You know the address."