Chapter 704: Not working hard enough

Zhang Zhang Yanping's expression was complex:

"Tan Tan, one look at you and I know you've never suffered the hardships of parents."

"In my mom's eyes, as long as I study hard, I can pass the civil service exams. If I can't pass, it must be because I'm not working hard enough."

What was Song Tan supposed to say to that?

These days, passing civil service exams really isn't something that can be achieved just by working hard.

"So..." Zhang Zhang Yanping rubbed his face with a weary look: "As long as I still look like a human being, my mom won't think there's anything wrong with me."

"But the problem is, who wants to take those exams?! Can't I just drift through life without any ambition?"

His fierce face was filled with misery, looking exactly like a villain in a TV drama about to draw a blade and hack someone.

Fortunately, Song Tan wasn't afraid.

Moreover, Brother Zhang Yanping had indeed been working hard lately, so she comforted him: "Don't worry. Maybe when your aunt comes over and sees you like this, she'll give up on her own."

And in front of the basket, there was another small sack tied on, bulging and equally heavy.

"You two siblings will have to rely on the family's help later on. I knew you'd want to send something for the holiday, and since the tender chestnuts tasted just right these past two days, I brought a bit more."

Song Tan pursed her lips and smiled: "It's not worth much. I figured you were probably short on food at Xin Zui's place, so you could send some back for your family to taste."

"Yours is yours. I know your family's things are good, and they're all meant to be sold for money."

"This basket is for your family to peel and eat now, and that basket is for Professor Song and the others."

Song Tan smiled embarrassedly:

Just as they were making a fuss, they suddenly heard the sound of a motorcycle in the courtyard.

Tian Tian listened silently from the side, and seeing Zhang Zhang Yanping sighing in distress, he asked curiously: "What are civil service exams? Can I take them too?"

Although it had been a bit bitter lately, he had actually earned quite a bit of money, not much less than when he used to haul goods and do business all over the country.

Shamefully speaking, when he agreed to the blind date, it was also because he felt too tired and felt like he couldn't keep going.

Calculating it this way, what civil service exams could be more comfortable than being a salted fish with money and freedom?

Clearly, she had brought too much!

To tell the truth, this year was the hardest Song Tan had ever felt. Her parents were ill, she was heavily in debt, the family not only lacked labor but also needed care, and the fields were hitting a critical period...

Professor Song was stunned: "There's some for us too?"

Tian Tian blinked: "I work at home, and my sister gives me 50 yuan a day. That's 1,500 a month! This is my salary for going to work."

However, he was a child who was easily satisfied, and soon he shook his head happily: "I don't need to take exams either. Although I'm not an official yet, I'm already working."

She was much darker than before, but the smile on her face was genuine and warm. Anyone who saw her couldn't help but smile along.

"Our chestnut orchard hasn't been managed for several years, but it grows okay every year. I heard you say you like the tender ones, so I just picked more."

Professor Song liked the simple and hardworking Tian Ye very much. Seeing his student, he instructed Song Tan: "If he doesn't know anything later, feel free to come over and ask during the holidays. Don't be shy."

Even the work here was more relaxed, and there was no need for after-sales service.

Song Qiao Song Qiao's brow twitched.

Song Qiao Song Qiao asked curiously: "Why did you bring so many chestnut burrs? We have them at home too."

Seeing her struggling to lift the basket, Song Qiao Song Qiao quickly went over to take it, then received an envious look from Song Tan—

"Song Qiao Song Qiao!"

"But this time is different."

"Good for you, Song Tian Tian, you're acting all high and mighty with 1,500? If I don't show off my 2,500 salary, you won't know how to admit defeat!"

How was this just bringing "a bit more"?

"I also have to teach the children various knowledge. Teacher Xin says this is my part-time job, and I can earn quite a bit of money too."

And Song Qiao Song Qiao frowned, leaning back: "You two be careful, there's still sauce on the spoon—"

As she spoke, she unfastened the straps on the back of the motorcycle—there was a huge basket placed there, filled to the brim with tender green chestnut burrs.

"Great!" Song Tan was very happy: "Tian Ye says he finds learning English much easier now than before. The points he couldn't memorize no matter what, he understands at a glance now."

He stood up and snatched the spoon from Xin Zui's hand: "Get lost, your talking is making Brother unhappy. I'll earn your salary for you today!"

Song Qiao Song Qiao watched her silently.

Speaking of the commission he earned from selling medicine this summer, it was really quite a lot.

"Oh, not bad, not bad."

If she had that kind of strength, carrying the big pot of tea eggs every day wouldn't be tiring at all.

Song Tan thought to herself that when she went on a blind date with Zhou Brother Tianyu, she had almost eaten it!

"Teacher Song, my younger brother just came back from the monthly exam, and he scored 129 in English!"

Brother Zhang Yanping's eyes widened: "When did you start working? Is it live streaming?"

"No, no!" Xin Zui protested instantly.

"That involves another difficult problem." Zhang Zhang Yanping finally revealed his true purpose.

Brother Zhang Yanping quickly added:

Brother Zhang Yanping:...

Song Qiao Song Qiao went out to take a look and saw Song Tan, who hadn't appeared for a long time.

Xin Zui was also surprised: "Zhang Zhang Yanping, are you willing to give up your commission?"

Tian Tian said "Ah"—because he was only a fifth-grader.

"I know you have them at home."

But, thanks to Song Qiao Song Qiao and the others, she was only bringing some worthless chestnuts now, and Xin Zui felt it still wasn't enough after thinking it over!

Song Qiao Song Qiao smiled: "Civil service exams are about being an official and going to work. Of course you can do it too! But you have to study until college."

And compared to her customers, Zhang Zhang Yanping's side was more generous. As long as it was effective, the subsequent orders were endless.

And Tian Tian was still proudly showing off: "Besides, you don't have two jobs!"

Although there were quite a few customers on Guo Yi's side, there were also an unusually large number of Jin Jin Yingzi this year. She was determined to save money to buy a house, so she worked extra hard.

"Tan Tan, my mom now thinks I like Guo Yi. You have a good relationship with her, can you discuss it and ask her not to expose me? I really can't say it... I'll sell medicine for her later and won't take a single cent of commission."

Otherwise, when Guo Yi's mom came over last time, why wasn't she angry at what Brother Zhang Yanping said? It was really because economic relationships were more solid than any other.

"If this grade can be maintained, there will be nothing to worry about in the future."

"You're really strong!"

Tan Tan was truly a lucky charm for him!

Speaking of this, he suddenly looked sympathetic: "Unlike Zhang Zhang Yanping. You're such a grown man, and you still have to be urged by your mom to be an official. You're too disappointing!"

"My meaning is, don't take commission during the fake period, but it should be calculated as usual afterwards."

She shouted loudly, while gratefully saying to Professor Song and his apprentice:

Cough, anyway, working is working! Must remember to pay the salary next month!

Because she forgot, at the beginning, all the money used to coax Tian Tian was for raising the dog, so she basically hadn't paid him... ===== CHAPTER 705 =====