Reborn 99 Days Later, Becoming a Landlady and Getting into Tsinghua and Peking Universities

Li Dong nodded vigorously, as if he had found a kindred spirit:

"Yes, Grandma, I was just too tired from studying and wanted to rest!"

As he spoke, a hint of guilt flashed across Li Dong's eyes: "I'm not addicted to novels, it's just..."

"Grandma knows that with such good grades, my dear grandson will definitely get into university!"

It's nothing, your mom's just making a fuss over nothing!

"What grudge can a mother and son hold overnight? If you get good grades, your mother's anger will subside!" Wang Pandi said kindly.

Li Dong hesitated: "Really?"

Wang Pandi said confidently, "How could it be fake?"

As she spoke, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in Wang Pandi's eyes.

Her grandson is the reincarnation of the God of Literature, so what's wrong with him reading other books to relax?

Even if you're angry, you can't hit people!

No, I need to give Li Nuansi a good talking-to later!

They're such big kids, how can you just lay a hand on them like that?

What if something bad happens during this fight?

Li Dong suppressed his unease and looked at Wang Pandi's kind face, as if he had found an outlet for his emotions.

"Grandma, it's not that I don't want to study, it's just that my mom... I need to catch my breath..."

From a young age, he was like a learning machine.

When you are in school, you must study hard.

After school, while others played, he was confined at home to study.

Not only must you be at the top of your class in the exam, you must also get a high score.

Otherwise, what awaits him is Li Nuansi's sallow complexion and several days of being ignored.

While others were enjoying summer vacation, he was studying.

He didn't understand, but Li Nuansi said:

“You’re going to go to university someday, how can you be like those people?”

They'll only be able to farm from now on. Do you want to end up like them?

Even when crossing the street, Li Nuansi would point at the sanitation workers and lecture them:

"If you don't study hard, you'll end up like them."

Rain or shine, you have to sweep the streets, doing the hardest and most tiring work! Have you ever imagined living like that?

He did not want.

But I still feel like I can't breathe.

Li Nuansi cried, "Who am I working so hard for? Isn't it all for you?"

I raised you despite everyone's strange looks, what did I get out of it? Can't you stand up for yourself?

That's right, Li Dong knew from a young age that he was different from others.

His father had two homes.

He... is an illegitimate child who cannot be brought into the light.

Seeing Li Nuansi's tearful face, Li Dong swallowed all his complaints and dissatisfaction.

But Li Nuansi's coercion was like a mountain, and he was like Sun Wukong being pressed under that mountain.

I can't even breathe properly in my dreams.

But he also knew that Li Nuansi had sacrificed a lot for him, and he thought of the strange looks and whispers from others.

Li Dong told himself that he would relax for a few days and then study hard when school started.

His mom... will forgive him like she always did when he didn't do well on tests, right?

He was really, really tired.

I just want to rest for a few days.

Li Nuansi, who was walking quickly to the outside of the courtyard, suddenly stopped and turned to look at the small courtyard.

Then, a mocking smile appeared on his lips.

More than a decade has passed, and it's time to make a decision.

……

The rice stalks in the fields drooped slightly in the hot wind, and the dust on the ground danced in the breeze.

Hua Yuansheng cracked his whip, ordering the old ox to slow down.

Looking at the courtyard wall emerging from the weeds ahead, he turned to look at Liang Yili:

"is it here?"

"Correct!"

Liang Yili jumped off the oxcart, trotted forward, and called out loudly:

"Boss, boss? Is anyone home?"

The scrap yard owner rushed out, and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes as he saw Liang Yili's face, which was flushed red from the sun:

"It's you?"

"Yes, that's me! Do you still collect recyclables?"

Seeing the scrap yard owner nod, Liang Yili waved her hand.

Hua Yuansheng drove his oxcart and stopped in front of the warehouse.

Liang Ruotao, who was visiting the scrap yard for the first time, looked around and quickly stepped aside when the owner approached.

The owner of the scrap yard raised an eyebrow in surprise, but didn't say anything.

He turned around and carried a scale out from inside.

After the three members of the Huayuan family unloaded the scrap from the oxcart, the boss squatted down and began to inspect it.

Liang Ruotao had an idea and quickly moved closer.

Carefully observing the boss's actions, if they encountered any metal they were unsure about, they would immediately ask a question.

Hua Yuansheng and Liang Yili were no exception.

The owner of the scrap yard knew what was going on, but he didn't try to hide it.

When they encounter items that are difficult to distinguish, they will proactively teach them how to identify them.

“塑料37斤，2毛5一斤，共计9块2毛5；

68 jin of waste paper and books, at 2 mao per jin, totaling 13.6 yuan;

废纸壳43斤，1毛4一斤，共计6块2分；

15 jin of scrap iron, 6 mao per jin, totaling 9 yuan;

废铜8斤，4块7一斤，共计37块6；

铝线6斤，2块2一斤，共计13块2。”

The scrap yard owner weighed the items while writing down the type, weight, and amount in his notebook.

Just as he took out his calculator to start calculating, he heard Liang Ruotao say:

"88.85 yuan".

The scrap yard owner looked at Liang Ruotao with surprise.

He quickly pressed the calculator, only to find that the calculated amount was exactly the same as the amount Liang Ruotao had reported.

The way the scrap yard owner looked at Liang Ruotao instantly changed.

Liang Ruotao smiled shyly.

The scrap yard owner couldn't help but turn to look at Huayuansheng:

"Uncle, your two kids are good! Raise them well! They'll definitely amount to something!"

Who knows, it might even bring you back two college graduates!

Hua Yuansheng flashed a bright white smile, scratched the back of his head with a憨厚 (honest and simple) expression, and nodded repeatedly: "I will!"

After settling the payment, seeing the three generations of the family climbing onto the oxcart to leave, the boss hurriedly called out:

"From now on, send any more of your recyclables to me! I'll take as many as you have!"

The market has been sluggish lately, and everyone is in a wait-and-see mode.

We've finally found a family willing to come down and collect recyclables; we can't let this opportunity slip away.

"OK, no problem!"

Despite the sweltering summer heat, the three generations of the family felt as refreshed as if they had eaten an ice pop.

Hua Yuansheng said regretfully, "What a pity..."

Thinking about how she had mistakenly bought back the scrap metal at a high price, Liang Ruotao said dejectedly:

“We could have earned 40.84 yuan, but now… we only earned 36 yuan.”

Liang Yili, however, was quite open-minded: "This is the first time!"

Having learned from this mistake, we will be extra careful next time we collect recyclables, which is a good thing!

Besides, we only collect recyclables as a side job!

"I made 36 yuan on the side, shouldn't I be very happy?"

Liang Ruotao and Hua Yuansheng were taken aback for a moment, then smiled broadly.

Yeah, I made 36 yuan in just half a day, what more could I ask for?

Thinking of the sold-out towels and socks, a glint of fire flashed in Liang Ruotao's eyes.

Hua Yuansheng felt a burning passion in his heart.

The next second, the old ox suddenly quickened its pace.

Liang Yili leaned against the oxcart and smiled at Liang Ruotao.

"Sis, if only I could fly! I wish I could fly back right now!"

"Me too!"

As for why we're going back?

Of course it's... counting money!

The three felt as if an invisible hand was gripping their hearts; their heartbeats quickened, and their thoughts had already flown home.

The old ox quickly crossed the street, its steps hurried.

Finally arrived home.

The three of them first settled the old ox, and seeing him kneeling contentedly in the cowshed chewing on tender grass, they quickly returned to the house.

Even though their stomachs were growling with hunger, the three of them tacitly closed the door, turned off the lights, and quickly walked to the dining table.

Liang Yili smiled and poured her money bag onto the table.

Small bills of different denominations poured out like a tidal wave.

Hua Yuansheng Liang Ruotao carefully placed her hand on the edge of the table.

At this moment, in this quiet room, only three tense breaths could be heard.

The three men stared intently and nervously at the small bills on the table, each one seemingly the fruit of their hard work.

Hua Yuansheng unconsciously slowed his breathing and urged softly, "Pears, peaches, count them quickly."

His voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, as if he was afraid that a louder voice would disrupt this blissful moment.

Liang Yili smiled mischievously, grabbed a wad of small bills from the table, and stuffed them into Hua Yuansheng's hand:

"Grandpa, touch it and see if it's real!"

Hua Yuansheng glanced at Liang Yili with feigned anger, saying, "How could this be fake?"

He was rubbing each small bill vigorously in his hands, as if to confirm that every penny was real.

Unexpectedly,

The usually composed and gentle Liang Ruotao actually grabbed a few small bills from the table, took a deep sniff, and said with utter intoxication:

"The smell of money...it smells so good!"

Seeing her sister's arms exposed to the sun, peeling and chapped, Liang Yili felt a pang of sadness.

"Pear, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and count!"

Liang Yili nodded vigorously: "Yes!"

As usual, to avoid miscounting the money, the three of them first sorted the small bills of different denominations into different piles, and then counted them separately.

The lamplight on the table cast rapid shadows as the three people quickly flipped through the coins.

The only sounds in the quiet room were rapid breathing and the soft rustling of the small bills in his hand.

But the more she counted, the more beads of sweat appeared on Liang Ruotao's forehead.

Her lips twitched slightly involuntarily as she silently counted, her expression revealing an undisguised excitement.

"600!"

When she had more than 600 yuan in small bills, Liang Ruotao could no longer contain herself and exclaimed in surprise.

She looked at Liang Yili with eyes full of surprise and grabbed her arm.

The next second, her bright eyes filled with tears.

Looking at Liang Ruotao, who was crying tears of joy, Liang Yili said:

"Sis, I told you we could go to high school together, I wasn't lying to you, was I?"

Liang Ruotao wiped away her tears with the back of her hand and nodded vigorously:

"No~ Pear, I really can go to high school with you!"

As she spoke, large tears, like a flood bursting its banks, streamed down her face.

Liang Ruotao could no longer suppress herself and burst into tears, burying her face in her hands on the table.

These days, the lack of money feels like a mountain weighing on her heart.

She believed in her sister.

But I understand even more clearly that money is hard to earn and life is tough.

Even adults can't make money, let alone 15-year-olds?

She saw Liang Yili's efforts, but she dared not let herself have any expectations.

She constantly reminded herself that she couldn't have any thoughts about going to school.

Because once she had that thought, she couldn't bring herself to drop out of school.

But if she doesn't drop out of school, how will she earn money to support her younger sister's education?

My sister is only 15 years old. How can she put all the pressure on her frail shoulders?

Liang Ruotao calmed down and looked up at Liang Yili.

That's great... She doesn't have to drop out of school or be separated from her sister.

Liang Yili gently patted her sister's back, and even her usually resolute face showed a hint of relaxation.

Hua Yuansheng rubbed his sore nose and said in a hoarse voice, "It'll be alright~"

Liang Ruotao sniffed and said, "Come on, let's continue counting the money!"

Liang Yili looked at Liang Ruotao, who had finally relaxed, and slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

That's great, she did it!

The satisfaction in her heart made Liang Yili extremely excited every time she wrote down an account.

After writing the last word, she looked up at Liang Ruotao and Hua Yuansheng: "Have you finished counting?"

Liang Ruotao and Hua Yuansheng exchanged a smile and said firmly, "649.7 yuan."

Liang Yili nodded, her lips slightly parted:

"The cost price of the towels is 18 cents each, and the quantity is 500 towels, with a total cost price of 90 yuan."

I bought 1000 pairs of socks for 5 cents each, with a cost of 50 yuan.

The defective fabric costs 5 cents per foot, and there are a total of 160 feet, costing 80 yuan.

There were also 20 yuan worth of toys and 60 yuan in change.

After deducting the 300 yuan, we made... 349 yuan and 7 cents this time.

Although the profit had been calculated long ago.

But when Liang Yili's affirmative words rang out in the room, the two of them still couldn't help but hold their breath.

“349, 7,349.7…” The two silently repeated the number twice in their minds.

After a moment, as if finally digesting the fact, he slowly nodded.

Liang Yili and Liang Ruotao exchanged a glance, then turned to look at Hua Yuansheng:

"Grandpa, can we talk about something?"

"what's up?"

After thinking for a moment, Liang Yili slowly announced the decision she had made after discussing it with Liang Ruotao the night before.

"600 yuan is more than enough to cover our tuition for the first semester of high school."

The remaining living expenses and tuition fees can be saved gradually.

But you've been running around with us every day, you're exhausted..."

Hua Yuansheng frowned, interrupting Liang Yili before she could finish speaking:

"I don't want to! You should save your money carefully, there will be big expenses later..."

Liang Ruotao advised, "But Grandpa, we also want to give you pocket money!"

Hua Yuansheng was taken aback: "Pocket money?"

"That's right! With pocket money, you can buy whatever you want to eat, isn't that great!"

"I thought……"

"What did you think? Did you think we were going to pay you a salary?"

Hua Yuansheng smiled.

Liang Yili and Liang Ruotao stood up, each grabbing one of Hua Yuansheng's arms, and said cheekily:

"Grandpa, you raised us when we were young, and we will take care of you when you are old."

We're sticking with you for life, you can forget about getting rid of us!

"Hmph, offering salaries is such a pretentious thing! We don't want to be at odds with you!"

Liang Yili stuffed the counted 20 yuan into Hua Yuansheng's shirt pocket:

"Grandpa, here's your allowance for this month. Spend it as you like!"

Seeing Liang Yili's arrogant expression, Hua Yuansheng flashed a gleam of white teeth.

Liang Ruotao rested her head on Hua Yuansheng's shoulder and whispered:

"Grandpa, we will definitely make you live a good life and become the envy of the entire Huajia Village, no, the envy of everyone!"

Hua Yuansheng smiled and said, "Isn't Grandpa already enjoying his retirement? He's already spending the allowance you two gave him!"

"This is nothing! Just wait, we'll build you a big house and buy you nice clothes..."