I'm in love

Mother Fan frowned and said, "My daughter, I have to tell you something. Your brother said that he will call you as soon as he finds a place to settle down. They are both in an unfamiliar environment now. If they don't have some money, how can they live?"

Fan Shengmei couldn't help but feel bitter and wronged when she heard her mother's words. She stared at her mother with wide eyes and asked in a trembling voice: "Mom, have you forgotten? When I came to Shanghai alone, did you ever care whether I had money to spend? When did you ever give me a penny?" Then, she picked up the notebook she used to keep accounts and handed it to her mother.

Fan Shengmei bit her lip, her eyes gradually moistened, and continued, "Mom, take a look, this clearly records every penny I sent to my brother. Over the years, I have worked so hard to earn money, and almost all of it has been sent back home for my brother to squander. And I remember all of this firmly in my heart..."

Fan Shengmei said seriously, "How about this, you just transfer your brother's house to my name, otherwise don't even think about getting a penny from me!"

Mother Fan was shocked and stared at her daughter with wide eyes, unable to believe what she heard.

Father Fan quickly explained: "Xiao Mei, of course all the money you earn is for us, not just for your brother. As for how we spend the money, you don't have to worry about it."

Fan's mother also echoed, "Yes, yes, Xiaomei."

Father Fan continued, "This house should be in your brother's name. If it is transferred to your name, when you get married, wouldn't the house be under someone else's name? Don't you think this makes sense?"

Upon hearing this, Fan Shengmei became so angry that her face turned blue. She raised her voice and asked back, "Isn't my last name Fan?" For a moment, the room fell silent.

Mr. Fan was speechless after being asked this question. He hesitated for a long time but couldn't give a clear answer.

Seeing this, Fan Shengmei felt sad and wronged, tears welled up in her eyes. She bit her lip and choked up, saying, "Okay, so in your hearts, I am always an outsider... Well, if that's the case, then from now on I will be a complete outsider!" After saying that

Fan Shengmei stretched out her hand and said firmly, "Give me the money!"

Mother Fan looked puzzled and asked, "What are you going to do?"

Fan Shengmei replied unhappily: "Go buy some midnight snacks!" There was a hint of helplessness in her voice.

Mother Fan still didn't believe it and asked, "You really don't have a penny?"

Fan Shengmei rolled her eyes and said unhappily, "I've already given you my wallet, do you still need to ask?"

Mother Fan sighed and muttered, "Look at you, look at you. If you had a room full of clothes before liberation, there would be a pawnshop. At least you could have exchanged them for some money..."

Fan Shengmei ignored her mother's nagging. She quietly settled her parents, then took the thin quilt and slowly walked towards the living room. With every step she took, her mood became heavier.

After arriving in the living room, Fan Shengmei sat on the sofa, staring blankly ahead. Her mind kept flashing back to the troubles at home - her parents' preference for sons over daughters, her brother's disappointment, the family's financial pressure, etc. These problems weighed on her like a mountain, leaving her feeling upset but helpless.

A deep feeling of powerlessness gradually came over her, as if an invisible net had enveloped her tightly. She really didn't know what to do next. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she bit her lips, trying not to cry out loud. However, the pain in her heart became more and more intense, as if it was going to swallow her up.

In the early morning, the sun shines through the window into the room, and Fan's mother is busy in the toilet. But Xiaoguan and Xiaoqiu are very anxious because they are about to be late and have not even had time to wash up.

"Auntie, are you okay in there?" Qiu Yingying asked anxiously.

"Well...I'll be right out." replied Mrs. Fan.

At this time, Andy returned to the corridor after running. She saw Father Fan standing there smoking and coughing from time to time, but he didn't say much. Then, she noticed Xiaoguan and Xiaoqiu standing at the door and asked curiously, "Xiaoguan, Xiaoqiu, what are you doing here?"

Guan Juer said helplessly, "Sister Andy, can I go to your place to use the restroom? I'm really late for work!"

Qiu Yingying also quickly echoed: "Me too, Sister Andy, please!"

Andy nodded in understanding, smiled and said, "Okay, then come over here." After that, he opened the door and let the two in.

Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer stood at the door of Room 2201, looking at the sink piled with toiletries with serious expressions.

"Yesterday, a group of us were at the train station and searched until one or two in the morning before we found the person." Guan Sui'er described last night's situation to Andy, his tone revealing fatigue and confusion.

"Now Sister Fan's parents and her little nephew are all crowded in our room. There is not even a basic washing space." Guan Sui'er sighed, "Even going to the toilet has become a problem."

Qiu Yingying frowned, "Some people are urinating and defecating outside. The toilet has a pungent smell of urine." She looked at Andy, "Sister Fan's bed was originally only big enough for two people to sleep in, but now the whole family is crowded in it. She doesn't even have a stable place to sleep. The bags under her eyes are almost falling onto her face."

"I must have not slept well." Qiu Yingying sighed, "Andy, don't blame Sister Fan. It's really not easy for her. Her parents are not very nice to her. I thought my parents were not nice to me, but now I think they are angels."

Guan Sui'er agreed, "Yes, I will never complain about my mother's nagging again."

Andy smiled bitterly, "Actually, you are all very happy. I am not angry with her, I just don't know how to communicate with her."

"Hurry up and don't be late for work." Andy reminded, and Guan Sui'er and Qiu Yingying walked out of the room with serious expressions.

"What happened last night made Sister Fan depressed. She avoided us this morning." Guan Sui'er was still frightened. "Now I finally understand how Sister Fan feels."

"Her family will live in her bedroom like this. How long will they stay there? Why doesn't she let you help?" Andy asked puzzledly.