Chapter 60 - 60 Smart People

Fuying Gu was a bit stunned when she heard Xu Ying’s words. After thinking for a moment, she said, “Wu Yu’s home isn’t well-off, he doesn’t have the money to buy me new clothes and skin care products.”

Xu Ying was taken aback and asked, “He isn’t like that male educated youth in our village, is he? He always tells me, ‘Yingying, our family isn’t well off, I am now going down to the countryside to support, I’ve never done hard labor, so I can’t earn much work points, and I can’t afford to buy you clothes.

But don’t worry, once I have money, I will definitely make it up to you. Right now, letting you help me like this makes me feel truly guilty.’ Your boyfriend doesn’t say things like that, right?”

Fuying Gu’s face turned awkward, her boyfriend said exactly the same as Xu Ying had described.

Without waiting for Fuying Gu to speak, Xu Ying continued, “That scumbag educated youth is just saying that on purpose, to make me feel pity for him, so I’d cover for him.

You said his family is poor, then he definitely should be able to endure hardships. He can’t do anything, has no money; that’s the epitome of relying on a woman.

Now he’s so incompetent and depends on a woman, how can you expect him to achieve anything great in the future? Who knows, once he has money, not only may he not be grateful for your kindness, but he might even resent you for seeing him at his most pathetic.

People like that are extreme in character; when they are angry and embarrassed, who knows, they may even lash out at you. Sigh, I was really blind back then, fancying such a man.

Lucky for me I didn’t end up with him, or just the thought of it scares me.”

Aunt Gu was sitting in the living room, and nearly all of Xu Ying’s words had fallen into her ears. She couldn’t help but laugh out loud; this girl was really quite interesting.

She didn’t know if the lousy educated youth that the girl talked about was real, but if he was, this girl was pitiable too.

Fuying Gu’s originally enthusiastic mood instantly wilted, and she looked at Xu Ying, lacking energy, and said, “Yingying, I feel a bit uncomfortable and want to sleep, you go on back first.

When you come to the county for work the day after tomorrow, I’ll come find you after work for a chat.”

Xu Ying nodded, feeling a tinge of sympathy for Fuying Gu; they were both women who had been deceived by scumbags.

After Xu Ying left, Aunt Gu packed up some food—everything was clean and untouched, which she had just seen on her trip to the kitchen.

Seeing Xu Ying about to leave, she hurriedly said, “Yingying, take these home with you to eat. We can’t finish so much food at home, you can’t turn this down, otherwise it will all go to waste.”

Xu Ying could only accept this kindness, smiling as she left the Gu home.

As soon as she stepped out the door, she saw Second Brother Xu slouched against the wall at the entrance.

“Second Brother, weren’t you going to find Sister Qiu Ye? Why did you come back so soon?” she excitedly ran over to him.

Second Brother Xu, upon seeing his little sister, perked up a bit but said in a dry tone when he saw the net bag and lunch box in her hand, “How is it going over here, has anyone bullied you?”

“Nope, Second Brother, I have good news for you, I can start working officially at the State-owned Restaurant the day after tomorrow.” Xu Ying’s laughter was as pleasant as the ring of a bell, lifting Second Brother Xu’s spirits a lot, “Really? Little sister, you’re amazing.”

Xu Ying hopped onto the back seat of the bicycle, supported the bike, and then asked, “Second Brother, what happened to you, didn’t you go to find Sister Qiu Ye? Why did you come back so quickly?”

Second Brother Xu hung his head low, his face filled with discomfort. He looked up at the sky, somewhat bewildered, and said, “Little sister, do you think I’m aiming too high with your Sister Qiu Ye?”

Xu Ying guessed that Second Brother Xu must have been ‘educated’ by Accountant Xu.

Her guess was right, Second Brother Xu had happily gone to look for Xu Qiuye but ran into Accountant Xu halfway there. This old guy directly struck at Second Brother Xu’s self-esteem with a pretense of kindness, “Shengcai, I know you’re a good kid, you work hard and try to improve, but do you think you and Qiu Ye are suitable?

One works for the commune, the other in the county, my daughter’s monthly salary is even higher than yours. She’s been pampered by her mother and me since she was little.

She’s never suffered in her life, let alone worked in the fields. She even keeps her own salary; we haven’t asked for it. People say that men should marry beneath them, and women should marry above.

Your earnings probably can’t even take care of yourself, how are you going to provide for our Qiu Ye? Shengcai, it’s not that Uncle looks down on you, it’s just that the gap between you two is too big.”

“But if you work hard and become a teacher in the county, I might consider it,” he mused.

“I’ll give you one year. If you can’t become a teacher in the county within that time, then you’ll have to give up on your thing with Qiuye.”

Accountant Xu seemed to be looking out for Xu Shengcai’s best interests, but in reality, he was just trying to knock him down a peg.

Becoming a teacher in the county wasn’t an easy feat; so many people were clamoring for it, everyone wanted to bag such a precious position.

Not to mention with the county being such a big place, without some real capability at home, you’d never land a teaching job.

Second Brother Xu felt a bit dejected. Accountant Xu wasn’t wrong—he was far inferior to Qiuye.

Yet just when his spirits had finally lifted, a splash of cold water had quenched the warmth, making him feel even worse than before. After so much effort to be together, he didn’t want to be torn apart.

But to become a teacher in the county seemed nearly impossible, perhaps a feat beyond his lifetime’s reach.

Xu Ying didn’t see it that way, “Second Brother, I believe in you. As long as we work hard, we can definitely succeed.”

Second Brother Xu looked incredulous, “Little sister, you believe in me too much.”

“Second Brother, you’re so smart, you can definitely do it. After all, being a teacher in the county isn’t much different from being one in the commune. As long as we dare to dream and try, we can certainly make it,” Xu Ying said.

If all else fails, they could still turn to Aunt Gu for help, as she was a teacher in the county. Surely she wouldn’t mind giving them a hand, but that too would require Second Brother Xu’s own efforts.

Second Brother Xu didn’t dare to hope, but remembering the time he took the exam to become a commune teacher, he had never imagined he could one day be a teacher. Yet that day had arrived.

He could make it as a county teacher too.

Second Brother Xu cheered himself on.

“Second Brother, have you not seen Sister Qiuye yet? I just so happen to want to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some things. Take me with you, and we can drop by to see her.”

Ever since Second Brother Xu had confirmed his relationship with Qiuye, she was all he could think about. Today, after being disparaged by Accountant Xu, he was too scared to go see her.

But his longing hadn’t diminished one bit, and hearing his sister say this, he immediately turned around and pedaled towards the supply and marketing cooperative.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, Xu Ying hopped off the bike and ran inside.

She began a big shopping spree, leaving some time for the two of them to be alone.

Second Brother Xu went to find Xu Qiuye. When she saw him, her face lit up with surprise, “Shengcai, what brings you here!”@@novelbin@@

Second Brother Xu told her about his plans to come to the county and about his little sister’s new job at the State-owned Restaurant, a look of pride on his face.

Xu Qiuye, hearing this, felt happy for them, “Yingying is really amazing. I’ve always said her cooking skills would be wasted if she didn’t work at the State-owned Restaurant. It’s a huge loss not to utilize them.

When Yingying comes to the county, she should come to me if she needs anything.”

Second Brother Xu nodded, his eyes flickering as he gazed at Qiuye’s face so close to his. His cheeks flushed red, “Yes, I’ll tell Yingying.

If you need anything, just let Yingying know, and I’ll come to the county to see you whenever I’m off work.”

Xu Ying headed upstairs at the supply and marketing cooperative. She planned to buy a bicycle but wanted one designed for women.

The men’s bikes were too big and not easy to ride.

She would have to come to the county every day, and without a bike, it would be quite inconvenient.