Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 215: Dormmates

At this moment, Su Wanwan, who lives upstairs, came over. She first nodded to Chen Xinyue and then affectionately sat next to Ji Fang, "Fangfang, I’ve already told my family. I’m not going home for the New Year this year and will stay in the capital for part-time work. You mentioned before that there’s a child near your home who needs a tutor. Do you think I can fit the bill?"

Chen Xinyue and Zhou Miaqing simultaneously looked at Tang Jing.

Tang Jing’s face turned slightly pale, and she uncomfortably lowered her eyelids.

The two exchanged a glance in tacit understanding, without saying a word.

Ji Fang glanced smugly in Tang Jing’s direction, then turned to Su Wanwan with a smile, "Don’t worry, I’ll make sure I arrange it clearly for you. Just by chance, there’s a room in our house that no one lives in. It’s a bit cluttered, but after tidying, you can rent it. Just give some token rent for living there for a month, so you don’t have to run back and forth, wasting time and the transportation cost isn’t cheap either.

Later, I’ll ask my mom to see if there are other kids needing tutoring, so I can find you a few more!"

"Ah! Fangfang, you are indeed my benefactor! Let’s go, I’ll treat you to dinner!" Su Wanwan was exuberant, and her voice was so coy that it gave Chen Xinyue goosebumps all over.

After they left, Zhou Miaqing immediately turned to Tang Jing, "It’s just a part-time job! What’s the big deal? If you stop letting her boss you around, she’ll change her face and pretend not to know you. Such friends are not worth keeping."

Tang Jing forced a smile and nodded repeatedly.

Chen Xinyue, a bit speechless that Zhou Miaqing talked for so long without addressing the point, said, "Jingjing, are you planning to stay in the capital during winter break to earn living expenses? As long as it’s a proper job, right?"

Tang Jing looked up at Chen Xinyue and nodded emphatically.

Chen Xinyue smiled, "That’s easy, I’ll call my mom and tell her about your situation; maybe she could give you some advice, and by the way, go to the cafeteria to eat."

Zhou Miaqing nodded in agreement, comforting Tang Jing not to be upset.

The three bundled themselves like penguins before daring to leave the dormitory building.

Upon entering the cafeteria, Chen Xinyue first went to the convenience store to call Lin Qin, telling her about Tang Jing’s situation.

Zhou Miaqing and Tang Jing, who had ordered food for Chen Xinyue, watched her from a distance, waiting for her to come over for the meal.

Ji Fang and Su Wanwan were sitting not far away. Seeing the three of them, Ji Fang immediately frowned, "Lingering like ghosts!"

Just a couple of glances were enough for Su Wanwan to realize that Ji Fang and Chen Xinyue had fallen out, and she immediately chimed in, "I also think Chen Xinyue pretends a lot. We’re all from An City, and we met on the train. Back then, she acted like a young lady, answering others coldly, and it must be tough living with her."

Ji Fang, looking as if she found a confidant, vented furiously to Su Wanwan, "She’s not only pretentious but also stingy to the core. If you accidentally use her stuff, she won’t let it go. You can’t even touch her things; there’re two locks on her cabinet. I have no idea what secrets she’s hiding.

Zhou Miaqing is the same, selfish to the extreme. Ask her to help bring food for a couple of days; she’d be reluctant. Even down to a few cents, she counts it to the last penny, completely narrow-minded and looking utterly impoverished.

Tang Jing used to be okay, but since being around them, she has become petty too, and it’s aggravating to look at her!"

Su Wanwan’s eyes glowed as she said, "I remember we can apply to change dorms at the end of the semester. It just so happens that Xu Jiahui across from us isn’t getting along well with her roommates. That dorm is all people from the North, while she’s the only Southerner. The differences in living habits make everyone dislike her. You’re from the North, wouldn’t it be perfect if you moved there?

Moreover, I live right across, so we can attend classes and eat together often, what do you think?"

Ji Fang hadn’t initially thought of this, but Su Wanwan’s suggestion made her ponder seriously.

She was local to the capital, with a slightly above-average family background, and her relatives lived here. Switching dorms through connections wasn’t a big deal.

Having made up her mind, Ji Fang looked at Su Wanwan with even more satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Chen Xinyue finally finished her call and returned to her friends.

"I just talked to my mom; she says there are plenty of ways to make money in the capital now. If you’re just looking to earn some quick cash in a short time, she suggests you join the morning market and set up a stall to sell clothes."

Tang Jing, with her clear big eyes, timidly murmured, "I...I set up a stall? I can’t do it..."

Chen Xinyue grabbed Tang Jing’s hand, "Don’t deny yourself too quickly. I also asked my brother casually, and he said they could hang around in the capital for a few more days to earn some extra money.

We’ll join you in setting up a stall, so you won’t be alone. If we do make some money, maybe you could go home and celebrate the New Year."

"And I want to join in as well," Zhou Miaqing hurriedly added.

Tang Jing was moved to tears, "Xinyue, you guys are too good to me. I don’t even know how to repay you."

"No need, I’m also doing it for the money," Chen Xinyue smiled and started eating.

The three happily chattered away, a scene that pricked Ji Fang’s eyes, making her complain bitterly to Su Wanwan about her roommates, even fabricating stories.

A week later, finals were over.

Ji Fang was the first to find the counselor, submitting a dorm change application, with a clear target: Xu Jiahui upstairs.

When Xu Jiahui received the notice, she was stunned, thinking her roommates had teamed up to oust her, she burst into tears.

But when she learned that the new roommate included Chen Xinyue, she immediately stopped crying and moved dorms with impressive swiftness, leaving her former roommates dumbfounded.

Once the dorm switch was complete, most of the students had already left.

At this time, Chen Xinyue and the other three had packed up and headed to Chen Ruiyu’s school with their luggage.

Upon first meeting Chen Ruiyu, both Zhou Miaqing and Tang Jing blushed, not daring to look directly at him.

Chen Ruiyu, though, was calm and composed, taking Chen Xinyue’s luggage and slowly said, "Ah Kang already discussed with our cousin in advance. This batch of goods was sourced by him and directly shipped from Guangdong Province.

It hasn’t gone through Dad and Mom’s hands; they’re not involved at all. How much we earn depends entirely on our own skills. We’ll scout a few sites beforehand; there are a few good places: one in the city, near several residential markets.

Another is the largest morning market in the suburbs, which is bustling indeed.

Considering your roommates’ financial situation, we’ll choose the suburban morning market. First, there’s a large flow of people, lively every day, and second, the rent is cheaper there. You can find somewhere reliable in a village nearby, renting a single room wouldn’t cost much for a month, and buying groceries is cheap too."

Chen Xinyue saw that Chen Ruiyu had considered everything and smiled, "Okay! Then let’s go with Brother’s plan and head there now."

Chen Ruiyu hailed a car, and with the four of them plus a pile of luggage, it almost didn’t fit. Fortunately, they were heading to the suburbs, which wasn’t far, so the driver didn’t complain.

On the way, Zhou Miaqing and Tang Jing were too shy to speak, so only Chen Xinyue and Chen Ruiyu’s voices were heard in the car.