Countdown to Awakening

Although there was no unified statement in advance, Zheng Haifeng also nodded.

"Uncle, look, Yuanyuan and I grew up together. This year, let me go home for the New Year in her place... That way, Yuanyuan can spend the New Year at school with Pandi, and we can look after each other. Wouldn't it be nice for our two families to celebrate the New Year together?"

Sun Pandi, who was usually taciturn, agreed after hearing this, "Yes, uncle, it's good for Yuanyuan and I to spend the New Year here. Zheng Haifeng will be more able to help if he needs help. And our roommates are also spending the New Year here with us. Don't worry too much, uncle. We can really take care of each other here."

After several people persuaded him, Qi Rongfeng couldn't resist. He knew his daughter's personality. If he didn't agree, she would keep begging. Then he would soften his heart and agree.

He also knew what kind of family Sun Pandidi was like. If Qi Yuanyuan and Zheng Haifeng both went back, there would be no one to accompany her.

"..."

Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Zheng Haifeng said, "Uncle, don't you trust me? Even if Yuanyuan doesn't come home, I can still say this to you. Yuanyuan and I have switched roles. Look, he is accompanying my girlfriend for the New Year, so what's wrong with me accompanying you and aunt for the New Year? Besides, Yuanyuan and Pandi are like sisters and grew up together. Aren't you and aunt his parents as well? So if I accompany you for the New Year, isn't it the same as accompanying my father-in-law and mother-in-law? Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely help you with anything at home, and I will also cook for you to eat together. I am no worse than Yuanyuan."

Shang Wen was very embarrassed, but she couldn't interrupt at this time. If she spoke, Qi Rongfeng would probably divert the attention, and she would have no chance of getting Qi Rongfeng's consent.

As expected, Qi Rongfeng sighed lightly and said earnestly, "Okay... then it's settled. You two girls, please be careful when you spend the New Year here. Don't disregard everything just to make more money, and don't believe everything others say. Well, I don't have anything else to say. As long as everyone can spend the New Year safely, that's all that's fine."

Qi Rongfeng felt a little nervous after he finished speaking. He didn't know whether his wife agreed with this matter. If he and Yuanyuan acted on their own, his wife would be happy in vain if she knew that Yuanyuan would not go home for the New Year.

I'll explain it to my wife when I get home.

Qi Rongfeng continued to eat dinner.

"Dad, don't think that anything will embarrass me in the future. I'm actually quite happy that you can set up a stall outside. It's good to see you healthy and well, there's nothing to be ashamed of. If I have time, I can help you. Besides, I'm so happy to eat pancakes made by Dad. Maybe others will envy me, so how can they laugh at me?"

In her previous life, she never dared to ask for these things. Now that she has all these things she never had before, she should cherish them.

After hearing this, Qi Rongfeng's eyes unconsciously turned red.

My daughter has really grown up. She can say these words and is considered to have a conscience... I was originally afraid that others would laugh at her and her self-esteem would be hurt. After all, girls are thin-skinned.

But I didn't expect her to be so sensible.

Qi Rongfeng never shed a tear.

After dinner, several people came to Qi Rongfeng's residence.

The rented house was really small, and after a few people came in, they almost filled up the entire space.

The room looked quite old. The walls were almost completely black, and even with the lights on, they still looked yellowish and grayish. The bed was right at the entrance, along with a small bathroom. The bathroom window was broken and wouldn't close properly. A strong wind would blow it open, instantly filling the entire room.

The space inside was relatively small, so Qi Rongfeng had to put the cart and utensils he used to make pancakes outside the door and lock them up.

"Dad, is this what you mean by renting a house? Why don't we change it? The wind blows in very cold in the winter, and your body can't stand it. If that's the case, you might as well quit..."

Although he is not her biological father, his every move makes Qi Yuanyuan feel warm. Therefore, she can't help but feel sorry for him when she sees him suffering.

"My daughter, it's not a big deal. I just have to get over this situation. The rent is much cheaper than other places. Besides, this semester will be over soon. I can earn more money when I go home. The food for the New Year will be better, and your mother will be happier at home. I won't be looked down upon when I go home. Especially your uncle's family. His two sons are so arrogant because of their status. If I don't bring some money back, they will look down on me for the rest of my life... It's okay for me, but your mother can't continue to suffer this kind of injustice with me."

"...Uncle, it doesn't matter whether you make a lot of money or not. If you ruin your health, it won't be worth it. Those people in the village are like that. We can't let them lead us by the nose. It's good enough to have a good body to accompany our family. Whether others look down on us or not is temporary."

Sun Pandi's words also moved Qi Rongfeng a little, but it did not change his idea of ​​continuing to make money.

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. I'll go home after this semester and then find another job in the village and earn the same amount of money. But now I really like making pancakes. No one buys the pancakes in the village and town... People here haven't eaten them much, so they sell better." Qi Rongfeng said with a smile.

The faces of several people looked better.

"Go back quickly, don't miss tomorrow's class. I'll still be selling pancakes at the school gate tomorrow. If you want to chat with me, just come over."

After listening to it, several people left reluctantly.

After those people really left, Qi Rongfeng's expression gradually turned ugly. He slowly sat down on the edge of the bed, covering his chest.

"...My old illness has come back...It seems that I don't have much time left. I can't just leave like this. My wife is still waiting for me at home. I have to make more money. Yuanyuan is still waiting to go to college...If I can leave more money for my wife, it will be worth it!"

Then he dragged out a small box from under the bed, opened it, took out the medicine inside, took a pill, and took a deep breath for a while before he slowly felt better.

"If I could hold on for a few more years with this broken body, maybe I could see Yuanyuan get married... Now there's no hope... I hope Yuanyuan can marry a good man after I'm gone. That way... she'll have someone to rely on for the rest of her life. The only thing I can do is make more money and leave it to them."