Double Life: My whole world is you

"He told Qiao to go to his house and tell him directly." The uncle took two puffs of the cigarette and then exhaled it. Finally, he put out the cigarette in his hand and advised, "Qiao, you are family after all, so you should go and tell him the good news!"

"Did he tell me about the tuition?" Cheng's mother was anxious to know about this! She would have to pay several thousand yuan in tuition next month.

"Qiao, be obedient. I'll take you and Zhuzi there on my bike after I'm done with my work in a couple of days." After saying that, my uncle picked up his chopsticks again, "It's settled."

"Uncle, thank you for your kindness." Cheng Qiao looked up at him, "But I won't go."

"Now is not the time for you to be tough." My uncle's voice was filled with displeasure. "You will soon face a registration fee of one or two thousand yuan, plus your food and accommodation, and the high school materials fee is not small. How can your mother afford it with her salary?"

"Yes! What a coincidence! I found out for you that the registration fee for No. 1500 Middle School is 480 yuan. No. Middle School is so far away from us, so we must live in the dormitory. The accommodation fee is yuan per semester. There are also water and electricity bills to pay separately. We eat three meals a day at school, and the living expenses alone are at least three or four hundred yuan a month. Is your mother's monthly salary of yuan enough?" After saying this, Aunt Cheng sighed slightly, "Alas! There is no other way! Children from poor families have to bow their heads when they should."

Cheng Qiao wanted to say something, but Cheng's mother held her hand tightly. Cheng Qiao suppressed her unhappiness and remained silent. At this time, Cheng's mother said with red eyes and tears, "It's all my fault. The child is so outstanding, but I don't have the ability to cultivate him." After she finished speaking, she began to cry, and Cheng Qiao could only coax her, "Mom, don't worry."

"Then you agree to go with your uncle." Cheng's mother looked at her with tears in her eyes.

But Cheng Qiao didn't want to compromise, "Mom, I won't go. We can discuss other things."

Cheng Ma wanted to say something, but Cheng Gu came over and patted her, "It's okay, take your time next time."

"Oh! It's all mom's fault. How are you going to pay for your tuition now?" After saying this, Cheng's mother started crying again.

"Sister-in-law, don't worry. I've already figured out the tuition for this semester." Cheng Gu pulled a chair and sat between the two of them. "I came back so early today because I have something good to tell you."

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Cheng Gu smiled and continued, "Aunt Hu was particularly fond of Qiao today. Her grandson is coming over during the summer vacation, and Aunt Hu wants Qiao to give her grandson extra lessons. Every morning from 50:800 to :, with weekends off, until their classes are over. Aunt Hu will give yuan for almost days. Her house also has air conditioning in the morning. I will pay the rest of the registration fee, as long as you bring me lunch every day and take over for two hours. In the afternoon, you can study in our house with the air conditioning on!"

"Okay, that's great!" Cheng's mother stood up excitedly, "Aunt still loves her and cares about her. Qiao, thank Aunt quickly."

Cheng Qiao rubbed her forehead. This was indeed a good thing. Working half a day during the summer vacation could earn 1,500 yuan. Cheng's mother only made 800 yuan a month! But this job could earn more. She had no choice but to refuse. "Aunt, I have found a job that makes 2,000 yuan a month."

"What job?" The three adults frowned in disbelief.

"Oh, this is a government-subsidized job for students who scored over 600 in the high school entrance exam." Cheng Qiao lied while clasping her left hand lightly with her right hand, but her face was calm. "My teacher told me when I went to school yesterday. I work at the Municipal Archives Bureau, helping them organize documents!"

"You can?" Cheng Gu asked in disbelief.

"I can!" Cheng Qiao answered confidently, "I worked in an advertising store for two months last year and have experience. I passed the interview today. If you don't believe me, ask my brother."

Chengzhu saw someone cue him, he nodded while eating beef, "Those two aunts asked my sister to go to work tomorrow."

"They said two thousand a month?" Cheng Gu stared at Cheng Zhu in disbelief.

"Yes! They said the starting price is two thousand, and the more you do, the more you earn." Cheng Zhu answered honestly.

"You must be well-educated!" Aunt Cheng patted Cheng Qiao gently, "Go and have a look tomorrow. I won't reject Aunt Hu yet. If she's not reliable, we can go to her house. After all, it's 800 yuan."

"That's fine." Cheng Qiao did not refuse. She knew that this was the way out her aunt had left for her.

"Now that the problem has been solved, let's continue eating." My uncle's brows relaxed and he picked up the wine glass again.

"Qiao, eat more." Cheng Gu picked up a handful of beef for Cheng Qiao. "You've been working hard these days for the exams! You're so dark and skinny! Drink more soup after the meal."

"Okay! The soup cooked by my uncle is the best. I will definitely drink two big bowls." Cheng Qiao also picked up the bowl and started eating with a smile.

The second half of the dinner did not talk about their so-called relatives and money. It was a peaceful scene. After dinner, Cheng's mother took the two of them home. Cheng's aunt wanted them to sleep on the floor, but Cheng Qiao and Cheng Zhu refused. Cheng's aunt quickly took out half a watermelon from the refrigerator and asked them to take it back.

The two houses were not far from each other, and it only took a few minutes to reach the community, but it was not easy to climb to the ninth floor. After climbing up, the three of them were sweating profusely. After the three of them entered, they deliberately left the door open and used an electric fan, but there were still gusts of hot air. Cheng's mother went to the kitchen to cut a watermelon, "Eat some while it's still cold."

Although they were already very full, they still obediently took a small piece each to eat. Cheng Qiao finished the watermelon in her hand and said to Cheng's mother seriously, "Mom, tomorrow is Friday, I will go to work for a day first. If there is no problem and I continue to work, you have to rent an air conditioner on Saturday. Otherwise, I can't stand it at work! Besides, I work during the day and have to leave some time to study at night! I really can't calm down in such a hot environment."

"Okay! I'll go and take care of this on Saturday if I don't have work." Cheng's mother agreed and then asked worriedly, "What time do you go to work tomorrow? I'll go with you tomorrow morning to check it out."

"That's fine. I have to go to work at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning and have to leave at 6:30." After saying that, Cheng Qiao went to the room to find her spare clothes and prepare to take a shower.

After Cheng's mother packed up her things, she and Cheng Zhu went to the balcony to water the plants again. They slept on the roof at night.

It was already 9:30 in the evening when Cheng's mother lit a circle of mosquito coils around her and prepared to lie down. Cheng Qiao was calm inside, everything was going according to her plan, and she wished herself a smooth work tomorrow and a good night's sleep in an air-conditioned room the day after tomorrow!

On the other side, Zhang Yandi was still lying on the bed staring at his phone, but their chat history was still stuck on the message he sent, [Can you tell me your specific address? I'll come to see you when I have time.] He clearly saw the other party typing, why did he suddenly disconnect? Will you not come back until school starts like last year? Will I not see you for the next 40 or 50 days? Where can I find you?