Double Life: My whole world is you

There wasn't much written on that notebook, just two lines of words, "Caiyun, I earned this money myself. I have a scholarship of 1,000 yuan for the midterm and final exams. I know you need help the most right now, and I hope this money can help you. I also hope you work hard and you will definitely be admitted to your ideal high school next year."

Wang Caiyun kept the money with great care. She took out the key from her pocket and opened the drawer of the desk next to the bed, then opened the innermost iron box, which also contained a stack of red bills. She counted them and found a total of 26 bills. She worked as a cashier at a supermarket for 800 yuan per month for 6 months.

She spent 1000 yuan on rent, and nearly 1200 yuan on three meals a day and daily necessities. She bought herself nearly 200 yuan worth of materials and test papers, and spent another 200 yuan on two new sets of clothes for her two sisters, leaving her with 2200 yuan. When she came back yesterday, Wang Ran gave her 400 yuan.

She refused, but Wang Ran forcefully stuffed the money into her pocket and hugged her, saying, "Caiyun, we grew up together. You are a very important friend of mine. I hope I can help you. Even if it's just a little bit, I'll be very happy."

"Thank you, Wang Ran." She couldn't help shedding tears and promised, "In the future, I will definitely pay you back. It just will take a while."

"Caiyun, we don't have to be so polite." Wang Ran said, "I can go out for an internship during next summer vacation. When you are in high school, I can still support you a little."

Wang Caiyun tightly held the hundred-dollar bills in the envelope given by Cheng Qiao in both hands, and looked at the hundred-dollar bills in the iron box. Tears fell again, and she murmured softly, "Thank you, Wang Ran, Cheng Qiao. I will definitely work hard."

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On the night of the 28th, Cheng Qiao and Cheng Xia talked for a long time until they fell asleep unconsciously. Cheng Qiao felt much better after talking to someone about many things in her heart. The invisible pressure of the past few months was completely relieved at this moment. She slept very deeply.

Cheng Xia woke up early in the morning. She got up secretly and closed the door gently. When she cleaned the house and made breakfast, she came to see Cheng Qiao. Seeing that she was still sleeping sweetly, she did not disturb her and let her sleep quietly. She went out and called Cheng's mother to tell her.

Cheng Qiao had a very comfortable sleep. When she woke up, she found herself lying on Cheng Xia's bed. Although the curtains were drawn, the strong sunlight still shone in. After she adjusted to the strong sunlight for a while, she looked at the watch on her right hand. Seeing that the time was almost eleven o'clock, she hurriedly got up. We have to eat New Year's Eve dinner at noon today!

She got dressed, combed her hair and ran out. Cheng Xia and Uncle Cheng were not at home at this time. They just left a note on the table in the living room. [Coincidentally, we went to the town to buy something. If you wake up, you can heat up the noodles on the table.]

Cheng Qiao also picked up the pen beside her and wrote a message below. [Xia, I am very happy to be with you. I will go back first. See you next year.]

When she came back, the dishes at her uncle's place were ready and the stove was lit for cooking. Cheng's mother saw her coming back and pulled her aside to let her wash up first.

When she finished washing up, her grandmother handed her a bowl of noodles, smiled kindly and said, "Eat some noodles first to fill your stomach, and then eat more when there is something delicious later."

"Okay, thank you grandma." Cheng Qiao happily took a bowl of noodles and quickly finished it. Grandma grabbed the bowl and prepared to wash it, but Cheng Qiao refused. The two of them pulled and finally Cheng's mother took the bowl and chopsticks, "Qiao, you sit with grandma, I'll go to the kitchen to help."

Grandma also wanted to get up and go to the kitchen to help. Cheng Qiao took her arm and said coquettishly, "Grandma, there are so many people cooking today! Please accompany me!"

Grandma nodded, and the two of them took chairs and sat down in the yard on my uncle's side.

"Child, I heard from your mother that you have worked hard these days." Grandma grabbed her hand and said with concern.

"Grandma, I'm an adult now, and it's my duty to share the burden with mom." Cheng Qiao looked at her and said, "It's just that I don't have time to accompany you."

"I'm fine, as long as you can live well." Grandma said, "Child, you should also pay attention to rest, the future is still long."

"Grandma, you too, the vegetable garden is so far away, you can just grow some vegetables in the yard." Cheng Qiao also instructed her, "Eat the food yourself, don't be reluctant to give it to us, or leave it for us. We will have many opportunities to eat good food in the future."

"I know, but I'm old and useless a lot of the time." She sighed softly and then comforted him, "Don't worry, I will take good care of myself."

"Grandma, you must take care of yourself. I will have more time after I graduate from high school. I will also have saved some money and I can take you on a trip." Cheng Qiao said excitedly, "Then we can buy a car and let my brother take us to many places to travel."

"Okay." Grandma nodded with a smile, "I've never been far away from home in my life."

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During that hour, I talked a lot with my grandmother. Although Cheng Qiao did most of the talking and my grandmother listened quietly, both of them were very happy. Cheng Qiao also imagined that they would be able to go on a self-driving tour together in a few years. She was really looking forward to it...

Soon after my uncle set off a big firecracker, the New Year's Eve dinner that everyone looked forward to every year began. It was still in my uncle's living room. Two tables were put together. There were Cheng Qiao's family, my aunt's family, my uncle's family and my uncle's family. The four families of adults and children gathered together. Grandma picked up her chopsticks and took a bite of the dish before everyone started eating.

Cheng Qiao was really hungry at this time. Although her grandmother brought her a bowl of noodles an hour ago, it was a very small bowl. When she smelled so many delicious foods, Cheng Qiao felt that she could do a lot. And after eating, she could play with a group of little kids for an hour to digest it. This age is really too happy.

But just as she was eating happily, Cheng's mother's words petrified her instantly. She only heard Cheng's mother whisper to her aunt, "I quit my job and plan to work at Zhang's cousin's car wash. He pays 1100 yuan a month."

"1100 yuan? That's 300 yuan more than yours!" My aunt didn't answer, so my aunt asked excitedly.

"Fourth sister, why do you want to resign? Doesn't your job allow you to take care of children?" asked my aunt in confusion.

"My cousin Zhang's shop can also take care of children. They go to work at 300 am and get off work at pm. I can also cook for them in the morning and evening." Cheng's mother said, " yuan more a month, how can it not be used?"

"Is there any rest?" my aunt continued to ask.

"You can take a rest as long as it rains." After saying this with a smile, Cheng's mother still looked at Cheng Qiao cautiously.