Chapter 1635: The Palm and the Back of the Hand Are Both Flesh

With the words spoken to this extent, Qiu Shaocheng naturally understood.

That is, the job can be given, but it must be bought with money; do not think of trying to get something for nothing.

Having said his piece, Qiu Shaofeng had no mind to say anything else: "I'll go tidy up the room and light the stove first; otherwise, we won't be able to sleep later."

As soon as he left, Qiu Mu turned her anger on her second son: "Even if you want your sister-in-law's job, you must wait until she passes the university entrance exam. Besides, you really should not have used your grandfather as a pawn to deceive your brother.

Have you thought about what will happen if something truly occurs in the future and your brother no longer takes it seriously?

If your brother were to do that, how would you feel?"

After speaking, she also stood up and left.

Qiu Shaocheng knew that because of this matter, his eldest brother likely held a grudge against him, and even his own mother was probably somewhat disappointed in him; yet if he hadn't done this, An Xiaojing would likely continue to ignore him.

Alas, being a person is truly difficult.

He stayed in that room for quite a while before returning to his own room.

An Xiaojing had been waiting for him long ago: "How was it? What did your brother say? Did he agree?"

Qiu Shaocheng lowered his head: "My brother said we should wait until my sister-in-law's college entrance exam results come out before discussing this matter, and..."

He found himself unable to continue.

An Xiaojing pinched his arm: "Speak! And what? Stammering like this, are you trying to worry me to death?"

After taking a deep breath, Qiu Shaocheng said: "He also made his position clear: if my sister-in-law truly passes, and that job becomes available, if we want it, we must buy it with money."

An Xiaojing frowned: "Didn't you tell him that we would repay part of it to them every month?"

Qiu Shaocheng rubbed the space between his eyebrows: "I did, but my brother said not to think about getting something for nothing. That job was arranged for my sister-in-law by her younger sister, and the money still hasn't been fully repaid. He cannot make the decision on that job."

At this, An Xiaojing fell silent.

After waiting quite a while, she spoke: "Then we will gather the money. But tell him to calculate a lower price for us; he knows our family's situation. It shouldn't be the same price as for others, right?"

Hearing her words, Qiu Shaocheng felt somewhat irritated: "Xiaojing, let's discuss this matter in a few days after my sister-in-law's results come out, okay?"

Seeing that Qiu Shaocheng's expression was very bad, An Xiaojing could only close her mouth.

She now both hoped Xia Qiu would pass and hoped she would not; her heart was deeply conflicted.

After Qiu Shaofeng lit the stove in the room, the noodles Qiu Mu had prepared for him were ready: "Shaofeng, I've cooked a bowl of noodles for you; eat first."

In such cold weather, and having walked such a long distance, Qiu Shaofeng was already hungry; he did not stand on ceremony with his mother: "Mom, I'll wash the dishes after I eat; you just go about your business."

Qiu Mu sighed lightly: "Shaocheng indeed should not have deceived you; you did the right thing in this matter. Such a big issue must depend on Xia Qiu's wishes; we cannot turn our own small family upside down just to help a brother.

But if conditions allow, Mom hopes you will prioritize Shaocheng. The palm and the back of the hand are both flesh; Mom hopes you can all live good lives."

Qiu Shaofeng could understand his mother's thoughts and nodded gently: "I know. However, before Xia Qiu's results come out, saying anything is useless."

After Qiu Mu came out, Qiu Shaomei approached: "Mom, if my eldest sister-in-law truly gets into university, what about Junjun?"

Qiu Mu looked at her daughter: "There is no need to worry about this. Junjun will be two years old after the New Year. Your brother's unit has a nursery class; just send him there when the time comes."

Qiu Shaomei looked at her mother: "How do you know all this so clearly?"