Chapter 53 Comfort
As soon as Xu Xiao Jiao and Song Wei Ping showed up, they were immediately surrounded by their neighbors.
"Oh, Xiao Jiao, this person said that he will take you to Shanghai to become a star on television. One month is a few thousand yuans!"
"Yes, yes, we have inquired about it clearly for you. It's true. My neighbor's elder cousin sister's mom-in-law's third daughter-in-law's younger cousin sister is a star in this person's company. I heard that a television series was filmed this year. It’s truly money making. Xiao Jiao, you are going to get rich!"
"Say, such a great thing, why can't it be my daughter’s turn?"
"Hey, who said at that time that Auntie Li's house has bad feng shui and is not good for the future generation? Look at this house. She just moved in, opened a shop, and became a star. How is it bad? It’s clearly excellent feng shui."
"Yes, yes, but Xiao Jiao attracts those scouts because of her good looks. Tsk, tsk, this kind of money is not something anyone can earn."
Xu Xiao Jiao didn't even open her mouth and the neighbors were already imagining what she would be like as a star.
She turned to look at Song Wei Ping. Although his face was still expressionless, Xu Xiao Jiao knew that he must be fuming inside.
She smiled and said, "Alright, alright, everyone, please stop talking. I have told this person many times that I don't want to be a star."
As soon as these words came out, there was no need for the man in sunglasses to speak. Everyone spoke first.
"What? Xiao Jiao, I normally find you smart. Why are you being a fool right now? It’s a few thousand a month. Even if it is one thousand, it is equivalent to thirty or forty off-duty workers. Don’t you know how to do the math?"
"That’s right! That’s right! Xiao Jiao, you don't have to worry about having it hard as a star. Let me tell you, among the stars on television, few are better-looking than you. And I heard that they all wear makeup. If you put on a little makeup, you will definitely look a hundred times better than them. You are destined to be a good star."
"Besides, it's great to be a star. You don't have to do any heavy work. What’s more, you still get so much money. I heard there are advertising fees and so on. People will come looking for you. You'd be stupid not to do it."
Xu Xiao Jiao:......
She was really going to be what they called a fool today.
Seeing that Song Wei Ping’s expression was about to look black, Xu Xiao Jiao pondered and came up with an idea.
"As for being a star, I will definitely not be a star. I have promised our family’s Elder Brother Wei Ping that I will go out with him to do business after a while. As you know, now that the policy is good and doing business is being supported, it's bustling outside. I've long wanted to go out with him and see the world. The money from doing business is not less than being a star."
Seeing that there were still people who wanted to speak, she immediately added, "Besides, who said that it's easy to be a star? There are so many good-looking people, but it only needs a few leads to make a television series. The salaries of those supporting actors are basically nothing. It’s not as much as we assume. What’s more, you have to sign a contract with the other party, which is almost like a body selling contract in the old society. After you sign, whatever they say is whatever goes, and you have to do whatever they ask you to do. No freedom at all.”
When she said this, everyone's fiery hearts were somewhat extinguished, "Really?"
The man in sunglasses immediately expressed his position, "That's not the case. Even if you sign a contract, you have to read it before agreeing."
Xu Xiao Jiao snorted coldly. She no longer had a calm attitude toward this talent scout. This person was really scheming. If she couldn't be persuaded, he would come to persuade her family. If her family couldn't be persuaded, he would use public opinion. If she was an ordinary person and her neighbors were rushing to brainwash her every day, she wouldn't be able to survive for a few days.
"I have already said that I have no intention of becoming a star. Right now I suspect that you are a scammer. If you don't leave, I will call the police."
The man in sunglasses also didn’t expect that he, who had signed so many people, to encounter such an unwilling one for the first time. These days, who doesn’t care about money? Some people didn’t even look at the contract when they heard that it was thousands of yuans a month and directly signed it. Some people were more cautious and would ask around by themselves. Still, they couldn't escape.
There were some people who weren't short of money. So he focused on saying that they could become famous and become popular all over the country. Winning them over was easy. As for Xu Xiao Jiao, he had been looking for her for a good few months and finally found her. In the end, the other party said she didn’t want to.
He had clearly investigated around and inquired out that Xu Xiao Jiao's family were farmers who had just moved from the village to a small town. They didn't have much money. He couldn't understand why he couldn't get through to them no matter what.
The man in sunglasses sighed inwardly, knowing that he couldn't win this time. He had been traveling outside all year round and knew harmony made money. Since he had used all the available methods, there was nothing he could do if others was unwilling. He waved his hand.
"Don't, don't, don't. Since you don't agree, I'll just leave. Although I'm not afraid of the police coming, there’s no need to get into a quarrel. You're not interested in this now. But you might have thoughts in the future. I'll leave right now. You can keep my business card. If you want to act in television or movies in the future, just give me a call. I guarantee you will be popular."
Before he left, he gave Xu Xiao Jiao a business card.
When the spectating neighbors saw the man in sunglasses leaving, they realized that Xu Xiao Jiao really didn’t want to be a star.
The excitement was gone, but many people didn't leave. A few of them became curious again about Xu Xiao Jiao’s mention of doing business.
"Xiao Jiao, you said that doing business can make more money than being a star. Being a star is thousands of yuans in a month."
Xu Xiao Jiao didn't dare to guarantee this. But what the man in sunglasses said was definitely an exaggeration, "You’re listening to the other person’s brag. There are so many people making television series. If everyone makes a few thousands a month, who can afford to make television series?"
She continued to educate everyone, "There is no one in hundreds of thousands of miles who can make thousands of yuan a month. This television shooting is just a job. No different from those who work in our town. When it comes to doing business, it is the same. No one can tell whether you will earn more or less money. When there are times of making money, there are also times of losing money."
Someone started talking, "Your match, Song Wei Ping, must have more times of making money. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to move here from Meilin Village. Auntie Li's house had been on the market for a good few years and no one had bought it. Now, you bought it.”
"That's right. Gotta say, you and your family all have the brains to do business. I think your pot stewed meat shop is hot and earning money quite well."
"Say, if we have any good stuff, can we open a shop to sell it?"
Xu Xiao Jiao approved, "The country supports it. If there is a good project, it will definitely be possible."
She changed everyone's topic in a few words, "In hindsight, everyone's life is getting better and better and the people have more and more spare money in their hands. Who doesn't need food, drink, toiletries, and daily necessities? In the past, there was no way to and you can only go to the cooperative. Now you have the freedom. If someone sells good and cheap things, how can the business be bad?"
‘That’s true’, ‘Yes, yes’, ‘That’s the logic’.
Everyone nodded and talked about their opinions on the business before slowly dispersing.
Only then, Xu Xiao Jiao put down her hand that was holding Song Wei Ping's sleeve, "Now, you can rest assured."
Song Wei Ping pursed his lips. When he listened to the neighbors' persuasion to get Xu Xiao Jiao to become a star, he could hardly endure the irritation in his heart. Xu Xiao Jiao reached out and grabbed his sleeve. Only then, he could bear it.
It would be a lie to say he didn’t breathe out in relief when hearing her few sentences of dissuasion made everyone go back. He was worried. Worried that Xu Xiao Jiao would be moved by what was said.
For some reason, if Xu Xiao Jiao wanted to go to college, he would definitely support it. However, if she wanted to become a star, he would subconsciously reject it.
Song Wei Ping thought of what she had just said and turned to look at her, "Do you really want to go out with me to do business?"
Xu Xiao Jiao lowered her head and kneaded the corner of his clothes, "Don't you already know me? I'm not interested in doing business, but I really want to go out with you to see the world. You don’t mind me being your tail, right?"
Song Wei Ping shook his head, "I couldn't wish for it any other way."
He had long wanted to take her with him at all times.
He also wished she would stick to him.
Everything at home was stable. Grandma Song and Wu Chun Hua fully agreed that Xu Xiao Jiao’s wish to follow Song Wei Ping out.
Grandma Song always felt uneasy about her grandson going out alone. With her granddaughter-in-law with him, the two of them could look after each other. Besides, she knew her granddaughter-in-law's abilities. When they went out together, her grandson had someone to discuss matters with.
Wu Chun Hua’s thoughts were much simpler. Their family moved from the village to the town and opened a pot stewed meat shop in the town. The business was also booming. Now she had nothing to worry about. What she pined for every day was one matter- hold a grandchild.
Regarding the fact that the two of them had no children, Xu Xiao Jiao never followed Song Wei Ping's method of saying that he was sick and couldn’t birth. Instead, she kept pushing it off with Wu Chun Hua in an ambiguous manner.
Wu Chun Hua always thought that her daughter didn’t want children. Hearing that Xu XIao Jiao was willing to follow Song Wei Ping this time, she was extremely happy.
She could also see that the young couple was getting more and more clingy on most days. The way Daughter looked at Son-in-law began to look different.
Xu Xiao Gang didn't have the twists and turns of adults’ minds. He was purely envious. Every time Song Wei Ping came back, he would pester Song Wei Ping to tell him about the outside world. Ever since he heard that there were high-rise buildings outside, all kinds of neon lights, and everything was for sale, his heart itched.
"Elder Brother-in-law, Elder Sister, can't you take me with you? I also want to see the world with you."
Before Song Wei Ping could say anything, Wu Chun Hua slapped her son on the head.
"You think your Elder Sister and your Elder Brother-in-law are going out to enjoy the mountains and rivers. They are doing business and making money. If they take you with them, who has time to look after you? Besides, didn't hear what others said. There are still traffickers outside. It’s dangerous. Also, you still have to go to school. So don’t cause trouble for your Elder Sister and your Elder Brother-in-law."
Xu Xiao Gang was speechless, but couldn't refute a word.
Xu Xiao Jiao didn't object to Xu Xiao Gang following her out, but not this time, "Let's wait until it's time for your vacation. Then I'll take you out. This time I'll follow your Elder Brother-in-law to explore the road first. Afterward, we'll go out together, while your Elder Brother-in-law does his thing. The two of us can play together."
Only then, Xu Xiao Gang was delighted, "Elder Sister, you’re the best."
Although Xu Xiao Jiao and Song Wei Ping have decided to go out together, the specific departure date hasn't yet been decided. Song Wei Ping had just come back and everyone in the family wanted him to have a good rest at home, including Xu Xiao Jiao.
Although she was vaguely looking forward to going out alone with Song Wei Ping, she knew that she could explore when they go outside. But if Song Wei Ping really wanted to discuss business with others and devotedly work hard, it would be easiest for her to stay at home.
Song Wei Ping was also willing to spend more time with his family, but he wasn’t idle though. Since he came back, he was mostly in charge of the pot stewed meat shop. Every day, he pot stewed and sold meat. Grandma Song had no turn to get involved. Wu Chun Hua was just assisting, making meat and Roujiamo.
Wu Chun Hua felt a little distressed. She went to Xu Xiao Jiao alone and asked her to take Song Wei Ping with her to rest more. "Look at Wei Ping, from the time he came back to now, he hasn't had a few days of rest. He doesn't even need my help even when I want to. This kid is too capable."
She held her daughter's hand, "It’s only him, who’s like this. If it’s anyone else, how can you enjoy such a blessing?"
She said about her plan, "I believe him when he says he's not tired. Still, he can't be working away every day. Mom feel distress at the sight of this. If you have time, take him out to play more often and let him rest more."
In fact, Xu Xiao Jiao felt distressed seeing him so busy.
That night, she had an idea.
Before going to bed, Song Wei Ping likes to read as always.
Xu Xiao Jiao got up and took away his book, knelt down in front of him, and harrumphed, "Song Wei Ping, who is more important, me or the pot stewed meat shop?"
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