PFC Chapter 222 Placement for the Elderly Couple
Chapter 222 Placement for the Elderly Couple
So they agreed to the clan chief's suggestion and chose the fourth son of their cousin's family.
He was 49 years younger that year, and his wife gave him a new name, Yu Ming, hoping that he would have a bright future.
The child was well-behaved when he first came to their home, but as time went on, they began to suspect something was wrong.
At first, they thought they had miscalculated the amount of flour at home, but gradually they realized something was wrong.
The couple has been selling wontons for years, and they know exactly how many wontons are in a pound of bread.
One day, the couple witnessed the child stealing things from their home and giving them to his older brother.
Although the couple was angry when they saw this, they did not step in to stop it because their cousin's family was indeed poor.
There are many children in the family, so let them take it. It shows that the child still has filial piety and hasn't forgotten their parents.
It was their negligence that led to the great disaster that followed.
The boy developed a gambling addiction at the age of fifteen and began frequenting casinos.
At first, he did it secretly, but after the casino people came to collect their debts, he couldn't stop.
They realized this wouldn't work, so they arranged a marriage for him, thinking that once he got married, he might be able to quit gambling.
After getting married, he did behave himself for a few days. Who would have thought that instead of gambling in Ling'an County, he would go to the prefectural city to gamble with a group of people.
That time, he not only lost half his life, but also mortgaged his family's shop, land deeds, estate, and the house where he and his wife lived.
So the couple were heartbroken and took him back to the Yu clan chief's house in Tongan Town, where they told him everything that had happened.
The people in the clan never expected such a thing to happen, so the clan chief and elders agreed to sever their ties.
When the couple returned to their home in Ling'an County, they discovered that even their only remaining house had been mortgaged by that beast.
Fortunately, Yu Tao's father still valued their past relationship and agreed to let them stay here to do business, as long as they paid the rent.
When Yu Tao's father was alive, the rent was reasonable, but after he passed away, the rent increased year by year.
Over time, they found themselves in financial straits.
Then the scene I just witnessed happened. Yu Tao's wife would come and cause trouble every few days, and people started eating less and less.
The elderly couple had planned to leave in the next few days to spend the rest of their lives in the village near Liu's maternal home, but they never expected to meet her.
Upon hearing her suggestion, the elderly couple agreed without the slightest hesitation.
When they returned to their home on Duobaoge Back Street, Dongfang Jin opened the door and said to Grandpa Yu, "Grandpa Yu, you and the others will be living here from now on."
If Lai Cai (Hu Zi) and his friends, or any other friends, want to come, please take them in.
"I'll go to the brokerage later and buy some more martial arts practitioners so they can stay here too."
Looking at the magnificent house, Old Man Yu was filled with excitement: "Good."
Dongfang Jin took out two hundred-tael silver notes and a purse containing a few pieces of silver and the rest of copper coins, and handed it to Old Yu: "Take this. If I don't have time to come, you can buy some things for the New Year. Don't be stingy."
I'll have Xiaojun buy them some clothes or something later.
Yu Cheng accepted the purse with emotion, his voice choked with emotion: "Okay."
After the four of them came out of the house and walked on the way to the brokerage firm, Shen Qijun hesitated to speak.
Dongfang Jin stopped and looked at him: "What do you want to say?"
"Auntie, is it alright for them to live in the county?" Shen Qijun finally asked.
Although he didn't know why Grandpa Chen was taken away, he could guess that Grandpa Chen and his wife must have done something to anger his aunt.
His aunt wasn't the type to nitpick, but after thinking it over, he realized that the couple did have some oddities.
For example, he was never allowed into the courtyard; the furthest he ever went was to the archway. Also, Grandma Chen would sometimes grumble and complain about the things he brought.
Sometimes she would make sarcastic remarks, and sometimes he could smell the alcohol emanating from the couple, along with the luxurious clothes they wore hidden under their cloaks.
Dongfang Jin knew this child would overthink things, so she reached out and flicked him on the forehead: "Don't worry, they are different from those two. Xiao Jun, remember this: it's easy for a person to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality."
The difference in mindset between those who rely on their own efforts and those who always think about getting something for nothing is like heaven and earth.
Why are Grandpa Yu and his family still working so hard even though they are over sixty years old?
If it weren't for the insatiable greed of Yu Tao and his wife, who kept raising rents over the years, putting immense pressure on them, do you think they would have done what they did today?
Also, look at that alley, it's so remote, yet people still go there to eat every day. What does that tell you?
My aunt also appreciated their character, and also, she believed in trusting those she employed and not employing those she didn't trust. Do you understand?
Shen Qihui walked over, looking up at them: "My aunt and the others are kind people."
Gu Jingye stood with his hands behind his back, speaking in a serious tone: "It's because their craftsmanship is good."
Dongfang Jin pinched their two chubby little faces: "That's only one reason. The second is habit and perseverance."
No matter what you do, you must get used to it, get used to doing the same things every day.
Don't find it boring, and don't work on it only sporadically.
Stick to the same things every day, and you'll find that this persistence brings unexpected discoveries and rewards.
"Grandpa Yu and his wife have been making wontons for over forty years, repeating the same thing every day. Is it possible that by now, he can control the number of wontons perfectly with his eyes closed when he scoops them out?"
Are all the wontons Grandma Yu makes the same size? Are the meatballs inside all the same size too?
This is their persistence; practice makes perfect.
Another point is that although they see the same people every day, they hear different things.
You'll have to figure these things out yourselves. You could even write an article about it, according to your own way of thinking.
Afterwards, I'll have a discussion with Uncle Ma and the others; I think both sides will gain different insights.
Shen Qihui frowned and said, "Auntie, this is so difficult."
"Are the wontons delicious?"
"good to eat."
"Is the soup good?"
"Delicious."
How are Grandpa and Grandma Yu?
"it is good."
Figure it out yourself.
"what……"
As the four chatted, they turned into an alley and saw Hongyun Pawnshop. This pawnshop was recommended by Grandpa Yu, who said that the owner of the pawnshop was quite kind and honest.
After Dongfang Jin went in, she only said that she was recommended by someone else and explained the conditions the person wanted.
Just as Mr. Yu had predicted, this Mr. Qin was neither sycophantic nor obsequious.
They didn't look down on them at all, and even had someone make tea for them.
He immediately ordered everyone from the brokerage firm to be summoned.
When he said "everyone" to the young waiter, he emphasized the word very heavily, which suggests there's something fishy going on.
She couldn't fall into their trap. No matter how kind this person was, he was still a broker. It wasn't like a modern real estate agent; they could openly buy and sell people.
There are several brokerage firms on this street, and these firms all have close ties with the East City Wharf.
The main source of this human trafficking was the East Wharf.
She really hoped that Lu Yunqing could finally make a belated show of his abilities.
We will also strive to make Ling'an County one of the most famous and prosperous places in Dongzhou Kingdom.
Transportation hubs are a major advantage for any modern city.
It seems her plans need to be brought forward.