My boss betrayed me

Nangong Yue was tired and hungry, her lips were purple from the cold, like a flower about to wither. She said, "Can I go inside first and talk?"

At this moment, Nangong Yue just wanted to get into the house to warm up, thinking in her heart: "Oh, my dear Xia Muchu, it would be nice if you were by my side,"

The man said quickly: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please come in, I was really confused by you just now."

This is an old-style brick-and-tile bungalow with three rooms.

The kitchen is a simple shed built at the door, which looks like it will collapse if the wind blows.

There is hardly any decent furniture in the house. All the furniture is old-fashioned from more than a decade ago. It is simply a "retro showroom".

There was a stove in the room, and as soon as I entered the door I could smell a strong smell of coal smoke, which made me cough.

The whole house has not been repaired for many years and looks extremely dilapidated, as if it could be turned into ruins by a gust of wind.

But there is still a strong cultural atmosphere, with books, newspapers and teaching materials everywhere.

Nangong Yue looked around and thought to herself, "The conditions are too harsh. It's really heartbreaking. I wonder if Xia Muchu also lived such a life when he was a child. It hurts my heart, my friend. This is too miserable!"

Nangong Yue could tell from the wedding photos on the wall that the person in front of her was her brother-in-law.

The teenage girl sitting at the table holding a bowl was obviously my niece.

The little girl had delicate features and her big, bright eyes looked at the guests curiously, like two shining stars.

The brother-in-law said to the little girl, "Xiaofang, this is your aunt. Go get a basin of hot water and let your aunt wipe her face."

Xiaofang stood up, called "Aunt" politely, and then turned around like a happy little rabbit to get some hot water.

The brother-in-law took Nangong Yue's coat and purse, brought a chair for her to sit down,

Nangong Yue soaked her hands in hot water for a while, then washed her face. She immediately felt much warmer, as if she had instantly returned from a cold ice cellar to a warm spring.

When she saw Xiaofang was about to clear the table, she quickly said, "Don't clear it, let's eat together."

My brother-in-law said, "How can I let you eat this? I'll go to the street and buy some delicious food and steam some delicious rice for you."

"This is fine for me," Nangong Yue said as she sat down at the table, picked up a bun and took a bite.

On the table was a plate of stir-fried vegetables and a small dish of pickled vegetables, and in the bowl was a thin stream of millet porridge.

Nangong Yue thought: "Although this family is not well off, they are very simple and warm. I wonder if Xia Muchu is thinking of me or worried about me at this moment. I am so sad, dear, please show up soon!"

My brother-in-law is a middle school teacher and not very good at socializing. He kept saying, "How can this be possible? How can this be possible?"

Nangong Yue's easygoing and generous manner was like a warm spring breeze, instantly eliminating everyone's sense of strangeness. The brother-in-law asked:

"You are from Songjiang, right? Why didn't Mu Chu come with you?"

Nangong Yue replied, "Mu Chu has been away from Songjiang for more than a year. We have been living in Menfengkou. I took the opportunity of attending a meeting in Shengjing to come here. Mu Chu didn't know that this might make him unhappy. He hasn't written to his family for more than two years. He wants to do something earth-shattering so that he can give his family a satisfactory explanation."

My brother-in-law nodded and continued, "You stay here first. Your sister is not at home and the house is as messy as a grocery store. Xiaofang and I will take you to the County Party Committee Guesthouse later. Although the conditions there are not high-end and luxurious, they are clean and tidy, and there is warm heating. Tomorrow I will go to the mountains to pick up your sister. It's not easy for you to come here. Stay a few more days and have a good talk with your sister."

"Don't bother with that," Nangong Yue said.

"I came here this time specifically to visit my elder sister in the mountains, to see the school there and her work situation. Nangong Yue thought to herself, "I must see my elder sister and have a good chat with her. I don't know if Xia Muchu will be pleased to know that I did this. Go for it, and move forward bravely for love!"

"That won't do," said my brother-in-law hastily.

"The county's cars can only go to the foot of the mountain. From the foot of the mountain to the school, there is still more than 20 miles of mountain road. The road is very difficult to travel."

"I must go, as long as I have a guide," Nangong Yue said firmly.

"My elder sister can walk. I am young and healthy, so I can walk even better. I can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains at the same time."

"In that case," my brother-in-law put down his bowl and chopsticks, pondered for a moment, and said slowly,

"I have a distant relative who is in the transportation business. He drives a farm tricycle. He is a reliable person and can be asked to do this trip.

He can be your guide and ensure your safety, and you can save some energy.

But this mountain road is not easy to walk on, and most people are reluctant to go there, so the fee is higher.

It's more than 80 miles round trip, and it's estimated to cost 100 Dragon Teng coins.

Besides, the car was very bumpy."

"Okay, that's settled," Nangong Yue responded without hesitation.

"If you want to go, leave early," my brother-in-law continued.

"I've made the call tonight. You should leave at six tomorrow morning and try to get back before dark."

Nangong Yue nodded and then asked,

"Brother-in-law, my eldest sister runs a school in this mountain. She rarely comes home, right?"

My brother-in-law sighed and said,

"Yes, she devotes all her energy to school and only comes back once every few months."

Nangong Yue asked again,

"Then can the children keep up with the teaching progress under such difficult learning conditions?"

My brother-in-law shook his head helplessly and said,

"It's difficult, but your eldest sister never gives up and tries every way to teach them well."

Nangong Yue sighed,

"It's not easy for my elder sister. She has paid too much."

My brother-in-law said solemnly,

"That's her personality. Once she makes up her mind, nothing can change her mind."

Nangong Yue took out two thousand US Dragon Teng coins from her pocket, put them on the table and said,

"I didn't bring anything with me this time. Please accept these two thousand US dollars of Longteng coins. You can exchange them for Longteng coins at the county people's bank to subsidize your family's life.

Mu Chu said that her elder sister had used all the family savings on running the school, so it would be better not to tell her about this money. She should buy some clothes for the children and some furniture. In short, it must be used at home.

Two thousand US Dragon Teng coins were equivalent to more than 16,000 Dragon Teng coins. My brother-in-law knew the bill well and he was determined not to accept it.

"Don't argue," Nangong Yue said.

"I understand Mu Chu's thoughts. He has always been thinking about this family. He is considering long-term issues. So I can't even give this little money. I can only express my personal gratitude."

My brother-in-law was helpless and had to say,

"Then just leave it here for now. Your eldest sister will decide how to deal with it later. I can tell her what you want."

Nangong Yue asked,

"Brother-in-law, when my eldest sister quit her job and used the family's money to start a school in the mountains, and she couldn't take care of the family, what did the people around her think of this? What is your attitude?"

"Nowadays, people are obsessed with making money, so gossip is inevitable," my brother-in-law said calmly.

"I personally don't have any idea. I am a teacher myself.

I know Ling Xue's background. Few people can understand the desire of mountain children to go to school as deeply as she does. "

Nangong Yue asked again,

"If Mu Chu hadn't sent that money home, would my elder sister have left the county?"