socalfunplaces Chapter 468 Reunion, Raising Money
Chapter 468 Reunion, Raising Money
When Qin Huairu returned home, Jia Dongxu was already lying in bed.
The recent pressure at work, coupled with Banggeng's troubles, made him physically and mentally exhausted.
Seeing his wife come back, Jia Dongxu, who had fallen into a deep sleep, regained some energy.
He asked with a hopeless tone, "It's been so long, how much money did you borrow?"
Qin Huairu sighed helplessly: "It's not very optimistic. I only borrowed more than 30 yuan. It's still far from enough."
Jia Dongxu sneered, seemingly not surprised by the result:
"Oh~ My mom is right, everyone in this courtyard is so heartless and disloyal, who knows if they're just watching me make fun of you behind my back.
I borrowed over thirty, I guess most of it was given by Master, right?"
Qin Huairu's expression was a little strange after hearing this. She was silent for a few seconds before she replied calmly:
"No, your master didn't lend you a cent. He said the family had no money left."
Jia Dongxu suddenly became very embarrassed, and then a little ashamed and angry, as if expressing his dissatisfaction with Yi Zhonghai.
But in the end, he could only sigh helplessly and said self-deprecatingly:
"That's right! He doesn't even care about my job, so why would he give me money?
"Huh? No, since Master didn't get anything, who else in the academy would be so kind as to lend you over thirty?"
Qin Huairu's eyes were calm as she replied, "I borrowed thirty yuan from Sha Zhu, five yuan from Uncle Liu Haizhong, and I borrowed from a few other places between fifty cents and one yuan."
Jia Dongxu looked suspicious and asked, "That Shazhu guy, doesn't he have any extra requests?"
If it were in the past, Qin Huairu would have pretended to be aggrieved and explained to dispel her husband's suspicion and jealousy, and she might even have felt a little secretly happy in her heart.
But now, she met Jia Dongxu's gaze without hesitation and replied:
"I have no demands! Take back those disgusting thoughts of yours! I, Qin Huairu, am a faithful wife!
Do you think I want to ask for help from others? It’s all for the child. If you are worried, go and borrow it yourself! "
Jia Dongxu didn't expect that his wife, who had been gentle and obedient in the past, would contradict him like this.
He subconsciously wanted to get angry and save face, but in the end he could only open his mouth helplessly without saying a word.
Qin Huairu ignored her husband's changing expression and took out all the money and counted it again.
I still have nearly thirty-seven yuan left from Banggeng, and I happened to borrow thirty-seven yuan tonight. What a coincidence.
Qin Huairu frowned, spread her hands towards her husband and said, "Give me all the money left at home, and see how much we need."
Jia Dongxu pointed weakly, "It's in the bottom compartment of the wardrobe, get it yourself.
You won't use it all to save Bang Geng, right?
You have to leave some, otherwise the whole family will starve."
Qin Huairu did not answer, as if immersed in her own world.
After she found the money, she counted it carefully and found that there was less than eighty yuan.
Of course, even after the disaster, the Jia family was not so poor, because most of the family's money was in the hands of Jia Zhang.
Qin Huairu said worriedly, "Even if we don't consider the living expenses in the future, the total amount is only about 150 yuan, which is only enough to pay back the money owed to the owners.
There is still a shortfall of 100 yuan to pay the fine, what should I do? "
Jia Dongxu replied, "Don't worry, I'll go back to my hometown tomorrow and ask my mother for money."
He said this easily and confidently, as if he was comforting his wife, trying to regain the face he had just lost and show his mettle as the head of the family.
“Hmm…” Qin Huairu nodded and reminded: “Remember to talk about the matter seriously.
If they say they can't pay the compensation, Bang Geng will be sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison, and when he's released he won't be able to work or find a partner! He'll have no descendants!
Because she really has no confidence in her evil mother-in-law, and her husband is a man without much opinion. When the two of them get together, who knows what bad ideas they will come up with.
"Don't worry!" Jia Dongxu curled his lips, feeling that his wife was a bit nagging and seemed to be becoming more and more like his mother.
Qin Huairu couldn't feel at ease at all. If the evil mother-in-law was still in the courtyard, with food and clothing provided for her every day, she might not be so concerned about money.
But now that the family has separated, it is almost impossible to get money from Jia Zhang.
Qin Huairu turned her gaze to the sewing machine in the corner, having already made a secret decision in her heart.
What she treasured most was Bang Geng, whom she even considered more important than herself, so she would not place all her hopes on Jia Zhang.
After making the plan, Qin Huairu finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then she suddenly remembered something and asked doubtfully:
"Dongxu, didn't you say you were busy every day? How can you ask for leave when your schedule is so tight?"
Jia Dongxu looked resigned to his fate and said indifferently:
"Even if I don't eat or drink this month, I still can't complete the task. What difference does it make whether I take leave or not?
I guess I'm bound to be transferred next month, but my salary won't be reduced. If the position is not good, I'll just stick with it for now."
Qin Huairu frowned. The embarrassment of having to beg for help tonight made her understand a truth: it is better to rely on yourself than on others.
But she couldn't find a job, so she naturally couldn't advance herself and could only pin her hopes on her husband.
As a result, looking at Jia Dongxu's appearance, he had no fighting spirit and seemed to be a hopeless case.
Qin Huairu thought again that her husband not only only received half of his salary, but also had to bear the punishment. He would not be able to be evaluated and promoted in the short term. She could only sigh helplessly, as if there was no point in making progress.
......
At the same time, in the police station detention room.
The police brought a sloppy teenager into the room where Bang Geng was imprisoned.
Ever since Bang Geng couldn't bear the loneliness of being in solitary confinement and spilled the beans, he confessed everything, Johnson was bound to go through this.
But I don’t know if it was a coincidence or Johnson heard some news, but the police searched for the whole afternoon but didn’t catch anyone.
It was not until the evening that he was finally brought back after someone reported him.
To strike while the iron is hot, the police handling the matter have no choice but to work overtime.
After Banggeng confessed the truth, his treatment seemed to improve, and there was even a boy of twelve or thirteen years old keeping him company in the house.
When he saw Johnson being brought in, he couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.
But when he thought that he seemed to have done something unfair, his eyes became evasive unconsciously.
But the room is so small, there is no way to avoid it, Banggeng can only say hello awkwardly:
"Master, you came in too? I'm...I'm sorry!"
Upon hearing this, the police glared at Johnson and angrily scolded him, "Chen Sen, what else do you have to say now?
Instructing others to steal is also a crime!
You've become a frequent visitor to the police station, and it won't be easy to get out this time!"
But what people didn't expect was that Johnson still looked lazy, looked at Bang Geng unkindly and asked:
"Little brat, who are you? Do you think I know you well? Don't call me Master!"
Banggeng was a little confused and said aggrievedly, "Master, why don't you recognize me?
You taught me how to unlock the door and step on the plate. Have you forgotten?
By the way, you took so much money for tuition, you can't deny it!"
Johnson was not at all flustered, as if he had thought of something, and said with sudden enlightenment:
"So it's you. I remember I beat you up in the detention room. Is that why you made up these lies to frame me?
As for you, you are so young yet you still hold grudges!"
He looked at the police officer with an innocent face and cried out, "This little brat is lying!
After I was released that time, I haven't seen him since, let alone taught him those messy things.
Uncle Public Security, I have corrected my behavior. I don’t steal things myself, so why would I teach others to do so? "
The police officer shook his head speechlessly, feeling that this kid was hopeless. Despite his young age, he looked so slick and sophisticated, and it would be difficult to correct him.
Relying on their young age and the fact that they only committed petty thefts, the police station only detained them for a few days to educate and scare them.
This time I inadvertently taught a bold apprentice, and I'm afraid I'll get myself into trouble.
How ignorant and fearless he is! He even mistakenly thinks that it has nothing to do with him. He is totally being clever.
The police were already working overtime, and seeing Chen Sen was stubborn, they were too lazy to join in the conversation, and just casually said:
“Stop talking nonsense, you know the details very well, our police station will investigate it thoroughly.
You can stay here for a while, since you are familiar with the place anyway.
You know the rules, don't fight, or you'll starve."
After saying that, the police closed the door.
The room suddenly became quiet. Johnson gave Banggen a malicious smile and sneered to express his disdain.
Banggeng shuddered subconsciously, took a few steps back, huddled in the corner, and then stammered:
"Master...Master, I...was wrong. Don't hit me!"
Johnson raised his fist and cursed, "Shut up, who is your master, you spineless idiot!
If you dare to shout again, I will beat you up!"
Banggeng quickly nodded in agreement. He was very satisfied that there was more people in the room and it would be more lively.
Johnson felt a little bored, turned to look at the other boy in the room, and said:
"Move aside, I want to sleep near the door!"
This detention room has a row of brick and stone earthen beds. The closer you get to the inside, the closer you get to the toilet, and the smell is not very pleasant.
The kids who are taken to the police station are not honest kids. The seat near the door was snatched from Banggeng.
So the twelve or thirteen-year-old boy said angrily: "Why not?"
So the two of them had a fight, completely forgetting the police's warning against fighting.
In the end, the fourteen-year-old Johnson was superior in both physical strength and experience.
After driving the people away, he lay down on the kang with a smug look on his face.
This scene is so cool and I am very envious. I just regret that I am too young, otherwise I would definitely be able to replace him.
......
the next day.
People who went to work in the courtyard had already left one after another, and only then did Jia Dongxu get up calmly.
Ever since he made up his mind to give up yesterday and no longer worry about meeting the work deadline, he suddenly felt that the world was broad.
If I didn't have to worry about my son, I would feel very relieved.
Jia Dongxu walked out of the compound slowly and decided to ask for leave before returning to his hometown.
Immediately afterwards, Qin Huairu also went out with a heavy heart.
She knew that a family in the next street was getting married and was planning to buy a sewing machine.
So I plan to go to their house and ask if I can sell the one at home.
Qin Huairu was very reluctant to part with the sewing machine, as she had bought it when she married into the Jia family.
Although her betrothal gift was not high, when she entered the family, the family had added some big items, which was quite impressive in the courtyard house at that time.
Not long after, Qin Huairu brought back a woman in her forties.
She moved the sewing machine out, forced a smile and introduced it, "Aunt Li, come and take a look.
How is it? It looks like new, right? I don’t usually use it except to make new clothes.
It is also well maintained, with the gears oiled regularly, making it very smooth to pedal."
Aunt Li carefully examined it and thought it was indeed good, but she began to find fault with it:
"It doesn't look damaged, but it's been around for so many years, I'm afraid it won't last long."
Qin Huairu laughed and retorted, "How could that be? Except for the table top, the whole thing is made of steel and there's no rust. It's like new, isn't it?
We are all family members of the steel mill, so we all understand this.”
Aunt Li curled her lips and asked tentatively, "How much do you want? Can you sell it to me?"
Qin Huairu replied calmly, "This is Butterfly brand. It's very good quality. I'll give it to you for 140 yuan."
"What?" Aunt Li showed an expression of disbelief and said unhappily:
"You're crazy about money, this brand of sewing machine only cost me 150 yuan when I bought it new!
You've been using this for seven or eight years. No matter how well you keep it, you can't give it to me as if it were new."
Qin Huairu explained calmly, "If you buy a new one, you still need a ticket.
I don't need a ticket. The industrial tickets I saved could be worth dozens of yuan."
Aunt Li, however, was not so easily fooled and immediately retorted, “But a few years ago, when you bought it, you didn’t need a ticket. At that time, as long as you had money, you could buy it freely.
You can't use it for seven or eight years and let me be the sucker. The most I can give you is 100 yuan."
Qin Huairu shook her head and said firmly, "No, no, it's the government's decision whether to use the ticket or not. Anyway, my sewing machine is worth this much now.
Even if you buy it at a flea market, it’s pretty much the same.”
The two of them argued over the price, arguing fiercely.
Fortunately, both parties were willing to reach an exchange, and their bids left room for further negotiation, so the deal did not end in a breakup.
Because Qin Huairu urgently needed money to save Banggeng, and Aunt Li found that she could indeed save a lot of money.
So in the end, after they compromised with each other, they reached a deal for 120 yuan.
Although private transactions were not allowed in those days, no one cared about exchanging unused items with neighbors.
Therefore, without hiding anything from others, Aunt Li went home, took the money, and returned to the Jia family with the two young men in broad daylight.
Qin Huairu took the money, counted it carefully twice, and then nodded reluctantly:
"That's right! The sewing machine is yours. Take it away now."
The more she looked at it, the more upset she felt.
On the contrary, Aunt Li was very satisfied with the deal. She waved her hand happily, signaling the two young men to get to work.
When the sewing machine was carried out of the Jia family's house, Qin Huairu's eyes couldn't help but become moist. She subconsciously followed the person out the door, perhaps wanting to take one last look at him.
When the neighbors of the courtyard saw this scene, they all guessed the truth.
But some people, whether they were truly slow to react or had a deeper meaning, asked in surprise:
"Huai Ru, why was your sewing machine taken away?"
Qin Huairu took a deep breath, regained her composure, and frankly admitted, "Banggeng did something wrong, and our Jia family must actively resolve it.
But there was no other way. I couldn't raise the money, so I had to borrow from someone. Luckily, Aunt Li was willing to help, so I mortgaged my sewing machine to her."
This was a bit difficult to respond to, and made the person asking the question a little embarrassed, after all, he didn't borrow a penny last night.
Moreover, Qin Huairu's words seemed to be pointing at someone, and the situation suddenly became awkward.
Everyone understands that mortgage is just an excuse. For private transactions, to put it another way, it is a recognized unspoken rule.
At the same time, they were all very surprised. They didn't expect that the Jia family would sell big items, which was equivalent to "ruining the family."
At this moment, most people sympathized with Qin Huairu.
Before, this young wife who married into the city was always controlled by Jia Zhang and lived a very depressed life.
After waiting for a long time for the evil mother-in-law to be driven back to the countryside, she finally had the opportunity to be the boss, but ended up letting her son ruin the family.