The three of them discussed it and decided to order two more dishes for lunch.

During lunch, Liu Yihuan asked curiously, "By the way, Sister Zhou, do you know why the boss suddenly wants to go back to her husband's hometown to rest during her pregnancy?"

"I don't know, I only heard about it from her today."

"The medical conditions in the city are so good. Going to the countryside is just a hassle. My uncle used to be a sent-down youth in the countryside. When he came back, he said he never wanted to go to the countryside again. There was endless work and not enough to eat. The worst part was that the mosquitoes were as big as a fist. They were terrifying."

"What? A mosquito the size of a fist?"

"Isn't that right?"

Zhou Jing found it unbelievable and looked at Lin Yuyao, asking, "Are the mosquitoes in the countryside really as big as a fist?"

Lin Yuyao: "I don't know, we don't have mosquitoes that big where I'm from."

"Yi Huan, where did your uncle go to be sent to the countryside?"

"Where was it again? I don't remember, but I heard him say it was a very poor place, with mountains that stretched as far as the eye could see."

“Not all rural areas are like that. Maybe the rural area the boss is going to is no different from the city. So what if there’s a lot of work? They can’t expect the boss to do all the work.” She lowered her voice and said, “Pan Hong is a son-in-law who lives with his wife’s family, so he can’t say anything. Besides, the boss is pregnant.”

"That's true."

As the three were talking, they heard what sounded like guests coming in.

Lin Yuyao put down her chopsticks and said, "I'm going out, you guys eat quickly."

"to make."

She quickly wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, strode out, and the guests who saw her exchanged glances and were all stunned.

"Yuyao?"

Lin Yuyao: "..." It was actually Fang Qing.

"what are you looking for?"

Fang Qing looked her over and said, "So you work here. That's great. How much do you get paid a month?"

"It's not convenient to tell you. Just tell me what you want to buy, and I'll get it for you," Lin Yuyao said calmly.

Fang Qing was no longer in a hurry to buy anything; she was quite envious of the fact that the other woman worked at the library.

He's clean and tidy, looks like a cultured person, and his work isn't busy. It's much better than working in a factory nearby.

"There must be quite a few, right? Are you still hiring?"

She thought to herself that she could do it even if the salary was lower.

If I could work here, I could take care of the child after I bring him back home.

There are chairs and tables here so he can do his homework.

There are so many books he can read for free.

This job couldn't be more perfect for her.

Lin Yuyao looked at her with a hint of surprise, her eyes shining. Could it be that she still wanted to work here?

In her past life, she never worked a job. She lived a more comfortable life than anyone else, relying on her pension and the money given to her by Lu Jiangting.

"We're not hiring," she said coldly.

Fang Qing pursed her lips, knowing in her heart that Lin Yuyao didn't like her, so she didn't say anything more.

"I'm here to buy two books. Can you recommend some suitable books for kindergarten children?"

These days, there aren't many people who value education even when they're still in kindergarten.

She takes her son's education quite seriously.

Unfortunately, she knew her son was a poor student.

Lin Yuyao went to the bookshelf and took out a few books suitable for kindergarten children.

"These books are all fine. See how many you want."

Fang Qing took a look and shook her head, saying, "None of them will do. My son can't read yet, and these characters are too complicated. Can you find me some without any characters, just pictures?"

Lin Yuyao looked down at the page. There were only a few sentences on this page, and it was almost entirely pictures. Was this not acceptable?

No, if he doesn't know how, shouldn't you teach him?

A book without a single word is a picture book, and it's not suitable for children.

Lin Yuyao said, "These books are all fairy tales suitable for kindergarten children. You have to read them to him."

"It's not like I'm going to school, why should I read to him? Just pick out some pictures, and the school will teach you how to read later."

Lin Yuyao: “…”

She finally understood why Fang Qing's son was a poor student.

Comrade Wang Jianjun is definitely a top student. He didn't inherit any of his father's traits at all. And with his mother being so unreliable, who else would be a bad student if not him?

"No, these are all the books I have. You can look elsewhere."

"You..." Fang Qing wanted to say something, but held back.

"This one will do." In the end, she chose the one with the fewest words.

"How much."

"Two yuan?"

"What? Two yuan? There are hardly any words, it's all pictures, why does it cost two yuan?"

Lin Yuyao: "It's the ones with fewer words and more pictures that are expensive. Otherwise, you can buy those black and white ones without pictures, they're cheaper."

Fang Qing: "..."

Lin Yuyao looked at her with a half-smile, "To buy or not to buy?"

Lin Yuyao knew that Fang Qing wasn't unaware that books with colored illustrations were more expensive; she wasn't stupid, of course she knew.

She did it on purpose, trying to get a lower price for herself.

Don't even mention that the books here aren't discounted at all.

Even if she could get a discount, given their relationship, she would never give her one.

Fang Qing took a deep breath and softened her voice.

"Yuyao, can you give me a discount since we're from the same hometown? I only have about ten yuan left in my pocket, you know that. With that little money, I still have to support myself and my child."

"Then don't buy books, books aren't cheap."

“Chenchen should be in school, but she hasn’t been. Jiang Ting said he’ll help Chenchen find a school later, and she can start school next semester. He asked me to buy a book to teach Chenchen at home. It’s not that I wanted to buy it, but Jiang Ting values ​​Chenchen’s education and asked me to buy it.”

Ah.

She thought that Lin Yuyao would be upset by what she said.

I'm sorry, but she wasn't sad at all, and even offered her blessings.

If they get married, she will definitely send a wedding gift.

Lin Yuyao smiled and said, "It's right to value children's education, so let's buy it. If we don't have enough money, let Lu Jiangting give it to us; he'll get paid soon. If all else fails, let him borrow from his friends; he should be able to."

Fang Qing looked at Lin Yuyao in surprise, "Yuyao, aren't you angry?"

Lin Yuyao chuckled.

See? I told you Fang Qing understands everything.

She knew what words would hit her hard.

In the past, she would have gotten angry, and might have even made a huge scene.

Unfortunately, she will never do that again; she will never get angry about Lu Jiangting's affairs again.

Unless he doesn't pay back the money.

"Don't be angry. Your Jianjun was Lu Jiangting's savior. It's only right that he takes care of you. Jianjun sacrificed himself to save Lu Jiangting's life, so he should take care of you in his place."

Fang Qing looked at her strangely, "You really think so?"

Lin Yuyao nodded, pointed to the book and said, "Are you going to buy it or not? If you're not going to buy it, I'll put it back."

Fang Qing was stunned for a moment, then said, "I'll buy it. For Chenchen, it's worth two yuan. I'll buy it."

She took out two yuan and gave it to Lin Yuyao, then took the book with more pictures than words.

Lin Yuyao glanced at her pocket and realized she really didn't have many yuan left.

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