Mixed in 1980

Chapter 500 Little Girl

Lin Yi touched his nose and said dejectedly, "It's not as mysterious as you say. It's just that her family situation is a bit complicated, but it's not a big problem."

Is that complicated?

Qiao Yu sneered and said irritably, "If we weren't fellow disciples, I wouldn't bother with you. If you don't believe me, try jumping into this pit."

With that, he went to work.

Lin Yi also went to get busy, while Chen Yanche squatted down again, smoking and scrolling through videos. To be honest, "Fugui's" videos were really well made.

They started by selling vegetables in the suburbs, then moved to the countryside to sell vegetables and fruits, and recently started selling tofu. Their products are very simple and down-to-earth, showcasing the rustic charm of rural life.

She is very popular with the audience. With just over seven million followers, many of her videos have received over a million likes and at least 100,000 comments, which is enough to show how much the audience loves her.

She's really mastered the art of short videos.

Chen Yanche kept scrolling through the videos and quickly found one about the "rich" family's situation: "No wonder Senior Sister Qiao said it was a huge pit."

My parents are intellectually disabled, and I was raised by my grandfather.

She went out to work when she was a teenager, got married once, but was divorced because her husband's family disliked her and considered her a burden.

She struggled through hard times and her life was changed by short videos, but she remains optimistic and believes that she is very fortunate to have many things that others do not.

Chen Yanche stubbed out his cigarette and turned off Douyin (TikTok).

Everyone's destiny is different, and you don't need to interfere. If you are destined to be together, you will naturally come together; if you are not destined to be together, it is all in vain.

I don't even want to comment.

They have no right to comment. They were born into wealth, their families have more money than they can spend, and their parents don't restrict their spending. What right do they have to comment on the lives of ordinary people?

Only "experts" would say that people from impoverished families can rent out their houses or drive private cars to earn money to supplement their household income.

Just then, a ten-year-old girl walked in, leading a six-year-old boy by the hand, carrying a string of cured meat: "Aunt Qiao, this is for you."

"Zhao Di, who told you to bring this?"

Qiao Yu didn't dare to take it, but reached out and rubbed the little girl's head: "Auntie has plenty of meat here, you can take it back and come over for dinner later."

Zhao Di quickly shook her head: "We have guests today, so I'll add another dish for you. The cured pork is delicious."

"Then Auntie will accept it."

Qiao Yu took the cured meat and hung it up, then gave the two children a handful of candy: "You'll both eat here today. Remember, you can't refuse, or Auntie will be angry."

"What's going on with these two kids?" Chen Yanche asked in surprise. For a little girl to say something like "I'll add some more food for you" is really thoughtful.

Lin Yi explained in a low voice, "Our family was too poor. My mother ran away, and my father went out to work, leaving the two children at home to take care of themselves."

Chen Yanche was slightly taken aback; this was really difficult.

When I was that age, I was always waited on hand and foot. My older sister and Jing Shu took care of me most of the time, and I never experienced hardship.

“We stayed here last year and got to know each other over time. The two kids were really pitiful. They were dressed in thin clothes in the dead of winter and almost froze to death.”

At this point, Lin Yi couldn't help but sigh: "Her home is right next door, so we take care of her as much as we can. Qiao Yu is kind-hearted and often brings her over for meals."

"The clothes I'm wearing were all bought by Qiao Yu."

"To be honest, the two kids are really sensible and hardworking. When they come here to eat, they always rush to wash the dishes and do whatever they can."

"Her father came back before the Spring Festival."

“We went to his home to persuade him to stay and work in agriculture together, but he insisted that there was no way to make a living in the countryside and that he had to go out.”

“On the day her father left, Zhao Di cried very sadly. The little girl said that she also wanted to raise pigs and chickens, and that when she earned money, her father would come home.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Yanche was stunned, feeling something was off and unable to comprehend the feeling.

I have one father and three mothers. No matter how naughty I am, they have never treated me badly and have always been by my side.

Chen Yanche recalled his summer vacations during his three years of high school. The first year he went to Daliangshan, the second year to Xihaigu, and the third year to Madoi, all of which were extremely poor places.

It's far poorer than here.

However, I was young at the time and only thought about getting through the two-month vacation. I didn't understand much. I just felt that life was very poor, that was all.

What's worse than poverty is helplessness!

Before long, the food was ready, and everyone sat down. There were about ten people in total, with some others scattered in other villages. "Boss Chen, would you like to say a few words?" Qiao Yu joked.

“Use words, the abstract, to make things concrete.”

Chen Yanche reached out and took a stack of red envelopes from Zhou Jingshu: "If we get things done this year, we'll all get rich together. This is a start-up bonus, all the same, one for each person."

After handing out the red envelopes one by one, two were left over: "Zhaodi, and Yaozu, right? These two are for you."

Zhao Di quickly shook her head, refusing to accept the offer.

Chen Yanche pinched the little girl's cheek and rubbed the little boy's head: "You will also be raising pigs and chickens, and you will be my little employees."

"But remember, you can't tell anyone about the red envelopes."

"Zhao Di, keep it." Qiao Yu nodded.

The little girl didn't reach out, so Chen Yanche stuffed it directly into her pocket: "Take it, consider it your New Year's red envelope from your uncle. If you don't take it, I won't let you raise pigs or chickens."

The little girl was then forced to accept the offer. She was told that raising pigs and chickens was not an option; her father would only come back if she earned money in the countryside.

"Honestly, why scare the child?"

Qiao Yu rolled her eyes at her junior brother, picked up her wine glass, and said, "Thank you for your generosity, boss. Let's all toast to our boss, Mr. Chen."

"cheers!"

After a satisfying meal, as darkness fell, everyone began to clean up. Zhao Di joined in, even insisting on washing the dishes, and wouldn't let anyone stop her.

Everyone let her have her way.

If we don't let her do any work, she definitely won't want to come over for dinner next time.

There's not much entertainment in the countryside at night, so everyone goes to bed early. The next day, Chen Yanche got up early and went for a stroll outside.

I didn't expect to run into Zhao Di on the street.

The little girl, dressed in tattered clothes with a machete tucked into her waistband, greeted Chen Yanche sweetly, "Good morning, Uncle Chen."

"Good morning, Zhao Di."

Chen Yanche walked over and asked curiously, "Going to work so early in the morning with a machete?"

Zhao Di nodded and said, "Go up the mountain to cut bamboo and build a big chicken coop. I've already agreed with Aunt Xiao Qiao that we'll raise fifty hens."

"awesome!"

Chen Yanche rubbed the little girl's head, made an excuse that he had never cut bamboo before, and followed the little girl up the mountain. After working for two hours, they carried back two big bamboo poles.

The little girl was also carrying a bundle of thin bamboo.

It's just a common small bamboo found in the mountains. It can't be used to make frames, but it can be planted in the ground to make fences. When planting green beans, it can also be used as a trellis so that the bean seedlings can climb up.

"Uncle Chen, just leave it at the door."

Zhao Di put down the bamboo and said, "I don't know how to build a chicken coop either. Grandpa Village Chief said that he would come and help me once I have all the materials ready."

"That's fine then." Chen Yanche put down the bamboo.

Zhao Di then said, "Uncle Chen, come in and sit for a while. I'll pour you some water."

Chen Yanche didn't refuse. Children are sensitive and fragile. If he really turned around and left without even drinking a cup of tea, the little girl would probably feel inferior.

The little girl's family still lives in a mud house.

The house was old and dilapidated, with no decent furniture, but it was kept very clean. It was clear that the girl was diligent and efficient.

Chen Yanche drank a glass of water before going back.

"I haven't seen anyone since early morning, why are they all dirty?" Zhou Jingshu walked over and frowned in disgust.

She pushed her husband into the house and took off his coat, saying, "Go take a shower quickly, I'll go get a change of clothes."

Chen Yanche quickly finished showering and came out, then asked, "Is Fourth Sister giving a lecture today? I heard there's a live stream, let's see how she shows off."

"Fourth Sister is truly skilled, isn't she?"

Zhou Jingshu rolled her eyes and teased, "If you're capable enough to stand on the podium at Peking University, your whole family will come to listen to your lecture."

(End of this chapter)