Reborn in the 80s, Get Rich by Eating Melons-Chapter 21: Handing over the petty cash

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Tong Yao was stunned as she looked at the wad of bills handed over by Si Chen. She had even planned where to go to report him for domestic violence, an action that would ensure a smoother divorce later. She hadn’t expected Si Chen to not only refrain from hitting her, but also give her a wad of money.

What on Earth was happening?

The situation was so contrary to her expectations that she didn’t know how to respond.

"Where...where did you get all this money from?"

This had to be at least two to three hundred!

"I borrowed it from Dr. Ou from the oral care department for his marriage, and he just repaid it today," Si Chen explained with a slight smile, "I didn’t consider your needs enough yesterday. I had no idea an electric fan would cost so much."

Si Chen rarely went shopping or bought electrical appliances like fans, and therefore wasn’t aware of the prices. He had assumed that an electric fan would only cost around thirty to forty yuan. He wasn’t aware that Tong Yao would sell kitchen utensils either. When he was at university in Kyoto, Tong Yaohui often mentioned his daughter to him, always with a fond tone lamenting that she was spoiled and didn’t know how to do any housework as a grown woman.

Si Xiaohui had also complained over the phone about Tong Yao being lazy and not doing any work. The Tong Yao in front of him now was very different from the woman in the rumors.

"..." Tong Yao felt ashamed for her previous thoughts. She took the money and asked him awkwardly, "So, you don’t think I spent too much?"

If the man is actively handing over the money, why not take it? It’s important to cultivate his habit of turning over his wages, otherwise he might be tempted to squander the money outside.

Tong Yao’s eyes sparkled as she accepted the money. Her glow was like the little stars surrounding the moon in the Milky Way, even the moonlight couldn’t overshadow her radiance. Si Chen shifted his gaze uneasily, "No, I don’t think you overspent."

Now that she’d heard that, Tong Yao felt much better. She picked up the lunch box and handed it to him, smiling saying, "As a token of appreciation for your statement, I’ll prepare an extra meal for you tomorrow."

Si Chen was a realistic man, and Tong Yao had no intention to play dumb. She believed it was better to discuss any major purchases with Si Chen in the future, "I think I should go out and buy a table and some stools this afternoon! It’s uncomfortable to stand while eating all the time."

Si Chen took the lunch box and calmly said, "You shouldn’t move your arm much for now, you might risk tearing the wound open. Let me know what you want to buy, and I’ll go with you on my day off tomorrow."

"That works."

Tong Yao nodded in agreement. After all, these things weren’t urgently needed, so she wasn’t in a hurry.

The two quickly finished their meal, and Si Chen washed the lunch boxes, helped Tong Yao change the bandages, and cleaned the kitchen. Tong Yao wanted to help but was stopped by him. She went back to her room to rest and to enjoy the breeze from the fan when she accidentally dozed off.

Si Chen was very efficient. It took him just a little over half an hour to clean the kitchen. After tidying up everything, he saw that Tong Yao was sleeping. He quietly closed the door and left for the hospital.

As the men headed off to work, Chen Yanmei, having finished her meal, took her child to visit Li Nuanchun and gossip about the things they hadn’t finished discussing at lunch.

"Tong Yao spent more than two hundred yuan on a trip out. Didn’t Dr. Si get mad at her?"

"How could he not be mad? His face changed color. He probably held back because Dai Liwen and I were present," said Li Nuanchun, regret written all over her face, "I shouldn’t have agreed to accompany Tong Yao shopping. I didn’t get any benefits and it only complicated things."

Si Chen had graduated from Kyoto and returned, and although his experience wasn’t as extensive as that of other doctors, his skills were not inferior. He had performed quite a few major surgeries. Dai Liwen often mentioned to her that Si Chen had great potential. He wouldn’t fit in a small hospital like this in Li City for long. He was an eagle destined to soar high, and this place was nothing more than a stepping stone for him. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

Li Nuanchun had previously considered introducing her niece to Si Chen, but he unexpectedly got married while she was away for two days. Her niece isn’t as good-looking as Tong Yao, and she didn’t know what to say about it. What she hadn’t expected was for Tong Yao to be a beauty without brains. In local terms, her actions were like a bell tied around the wrist: making noise wherever she went.

"Are you saying that they must have fought after we left? I didn’t hear any noise from their room," Chen Yanmei found it strange. If a couple was fighting, there would at least be some noise.

"There are people living all around. He probably didn’t dare to make a fuss because he’s conscious of his image. Watch tomorrow when he has a day off. After leaving the hospital, he will definitely deal with Tong Yao. A couple like them can’t carry on like this after their marriage. Something needs to be done." Li Nuanchun remembered the time when she had just married Dai Liwen. She wasn’t good at managing money but even then, she didn’t dare to spend like Tong Yao. Despite her frugality, Dai Liwen still gave her a good scolding.

"Dr. Si brought it upon himself. If he had married Yu Shiya, he would have been all set. But he had to choose someone like Tong Yao." Chen Yanmei remembered what happened the night before and made a face, "You don’t know the noise they were making last night. I got up to use the bathroom and I could hear everything from there in the stairway. That broken bed of theirs... in a few days, the legs of the bed will probably be rattled apart."

Li Nuanchun broke out into a mischievous smile and pushed Chen Yanmei, "Only you could hear it clearly. What were you doing listening at the corner in the middle of the night?"

Chen Yanmei sneered, "Anyone could hear such a loud noise. This is a crowded place, they should be careful not to be overheard and cause a panic."

"Candy, Candy..."

The two were engrossed in their conversation, and Chen Yanmei’s son Baodan had been wandering around the room, touching this and that. At some point, he had opened a drawer and found a bag of candy. He made baby noises while pulling the bag out of the drawer. Despite his small size, the child was determined. Candy in sight? He wouldn’t let go. He persisted in pulling.

"Hey! You have candy in your house!"

Seeing that the drawer was about to be pulled off, Chen Yanmei quickly went over and picked up her son. She wasn’t shy; she deftly unwrapped a candy and popped it into her son’s mouth. The boy still wasn’t satisfied even after getting a candy. He was still wailing and reaching out to grab the candy bag. Seeing this, Chen Yanmei directly grabbed a fistful and put it into Baodan’s pocket. That finally pacified Baodan, and she opened another one and put it into her own mouth, feeling a rush of milky flavor flooding her mouth.

After enjoying other people’s candy, Chen Yanmei snidely commented, "The taste of milk is too strong, it makes me feel sick."

"If it wasn’t for Baodan pulling out the candy, I would have forgotten that there was candy in the drawer."

A bag of candy wasn’t a big deal. But since Chen Yanmei had snatched half of it, it made Li Nuanchun flinch. Milk candies were expensive, and she only allowed herself to eat two or three a day to satisfy her craving. Chen Yanmei had no problem eating other people’s things, but even she felt conscientious about taking so much away. Li Nuanchun quickly cleaned up and left, "Kids shouldn’t eat too much, it can cause cavities. It’s not a good thing, it’s better to eat less."

Chen Yanmei looked at Li Nuanchun askance, calling her cheap in her heart. And justified the same by saying it causes cavities. Served her right to still not have any children after reaching this age.

Having had her fill, Chen Yanmei decided it was time to leave, and used the excuse of taking Baodan out for a walk to step out. As soon as she stepped out, she saw Yu Shiya coming down from the third floor, presumably to go to the first floor. She quickly called out, "Shiya."