Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 78 Plan
"You three brats have been occupying someone's house for so long, don't you need to compensate for the rent and damage to the property?"

"You're getting aggressive now? And you're talking about your home? How come the house suddenly takes your surname just because you've been living there for a while?"

"The owner hasn't said anything, yet you're already shouting. You better behave yourselves and stop yelling!"

Director Liu's reprimand, though seemingly harsh on the surface, was actually a disguised explanation, revealing his underlying compassion.

Xiao Qiao, the eldest of the three, immediately understood the situation. He looked up at the homeowner, who wasn't much older than him, and said, "We'll pay the difference!"

As long as they aren't sued and aren't arrested, I'll make up for any amount of money...

Xiao Qiao touched the only eighty-five cents he had in his pocket, and a bitter look appeared in his eyes: This was probably not even enough to cover the rest of the family's expenses.

"Brother! Where can we get the money to make up for it?"

Seeing him shake his head and give him a warning look, Tang Feng silently swallowed the rest of his words and at the same time grabbed Xiao Tong, who was showing signs of misbehaving, who had suddenly appeared behind him.

The three brothers are 16 years old, and the youngest is just 10.

During the most difficult year, they were able to survive because of this family.

Compensation is necessary, but how many cardboard boxes would they have to make to make up for it?

They thought that Brother Qiao had found a good way out, and that their lives would finally get better and they would be able to make it through. Little did they expect that life would give them another hard blow.

"Comrade Su."

Su Ning, who was deep in thought, looked up and followed his gesture to walk to the side at the same time.

The second-floor window is quite large, offering a wide view that encompasses the entire courtyard and allows you to see the alleyways on either side.

"This Xiao Qiao..."

Director Liu only got a few words out before he couldn't help but sigh. People in his area probably all knew about the Xiao family's affairs.

I hadn't seen him for several years, and I never expected that this kid would come here and bring two children even younger than himself to make a living.

How old was he when he disappeared? He was only eight years old at most. I don't know how he survived those years.

When the daughter-in-law of the Xiao family accidentally killed her husband, the elderly couple of the Xiao family made a big fuss because they were unhappy that she was not sentenced to a peasant punishment but instead sent to a labor camp.

From grandparents to uncles, aunts, and cousins, not a single person was willing to take him in, even though Xiaoqiao was a member of the Xiao family and the only son of the deceased Xiao Yong.

The Xiao family is truly ruthless!

Such a small baby, how much food can they produce every day? Even if it's just a bowl of thin rice porridge, it can still grow them up!

"Is no one taking care of his grandparents either?"

Director Liu shook his head, thinking of the woman whose eyes were full of sympathy and pity. "Xiaoqiao's mother was a child bride raised by the Xiao family. She was picked up when she was a child and didn't even know where her own family was."

Being treated like a slave by her whole family wasn't enough; she also had to endure constant domestic violence from her alcoholic husband. Wasn't he just taking advantage of her lack of support from her own family?

Silently disgusted by the Xiao family's inhumane behavior, Director Liu glanced at the group of teenagers who were hunched over, seemingly discussing something. "Comrade Su, you see, this situation is indeed special... Could you perhaps..."

It's hard to say anything more about this.

It's not just a dollar, a couple of dollars, or tens of dollars, it's several hundred dollars. Whose money grows on trees? Even he himself has to consider his own situation before he can help, whether he can afford to give a hundred dollars or so!
How can someone who only has good intentions verbally have the audacity to morally blackmail a young girl like this?
Director Liu blushed and gave her an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, Comrade Su, just pretend I didn't say anything."

With a gentle wave of his hand, Su Ning knew what he wanted to say but hadn't finished, and she also understood why he was contradicting himself with his words.

At the beginning of human nature is good.

Even the worst beasts may have a hidden soft spot in their hearts, let alone ordinary people.

Everyone has their own conscience and goodwill, but reality forces most people to choose to turn a blind eye.

……

At her request, Director Liu led Ma Tengxian away from the small building, turning back every few steps.

Completely bewildered, Ma Teng scratched his chin, glanced back in confusion, and then leaned closer to ask, "Director, what does Comrade Su mean? Does he not need our help in mediation and assistance?"

"If the house is taken back, do you think Comrade Su will consider renting or selling it?"

"You're everywhere, why do you care so much! Have you finished the population census registration in Fengwei? Have you filled out all the forms? Or do you not want to approve the marriage leave?"

This barrage of criticism made Ma Teng instantly shrink back, completely abandoning his little scheme.

……

Their voices faded into the distance, and their figures quickly disappeared around the corner.

Su Ning, who had been standing by the window and looked away, turned to the three silent men and asked, "What are your names and how old are you?"

“My name is Xiao Qiao, I’m sixteen. He’s Tang Feng, he’s fourteen. The youngest, Yan Tong, is just ten.”

Taking a small step forward, Xiao Qiao's face and eyes showed a maturity beyond his years. The naivety and sharpness that a young man should have possessed had been transformed into composure and restraint.

"Comrade Su, you tell me, how much compensation do you specifically need?"

"Are you rich?"

"..."

Feeling somewhat embarrassed and awkward, Xiao Qiao pinched the seams of his pants and clothes, took a deep breath, and tentatively asked, "One month, can I delay payment for one month? I can find someone to sign an IOU, and I'll definitely pay it back in a month!"

"Oh? What kind of job could allow you to pay off such a large debt in just one month?"

"Why are you so long-winded, woman? My brother Qiao never lies. He said it would be a month, and it will definitely be a month. We've already paid you back the money, so why are you asking us where we came from? Aren't you being a bit nosy!"

She has such a fiery temper, she's like a firecracker, easily ignited.

Amused, she looked down at Yan Tong, whose eyes were full of defensiveness and who had treated her like an intruder since she came in. "Do you know that talking like that is not likable?"

"Of course I need to find out the details about this money, just in case some improper means were used..."

"You're talking nonsense! You're a bad person!"

Although it was teasing the child, it was also a test. Su Ning didn't miss the fleeting panic in Xiao Qiao's eyes as soon as she spoke.

"If I'm not likable, I'm not likable! I don't care, it's their fault for liking me! Waaah..."

Like someone whose tail has been stepped on and whose fur has stood on end, Yan Tong's wide eyes instantly turned red. Before he could finish his long speech, Tang Feng next to him covered his mouth with his hand.

"Xiao Tong, listen to your brother, shut up when you should!"

"Waaah~ Ugh~"

This little brat may be young, but he has quite a temper.

"I'm sorry, Comrade Su, Xiao Tong..."

"fine."

Tang Feng smiled awkwardly at her, and seeing that she didn't seem angry or bothered, he dragged her behind him.

"Xiao Qiao, you've been to school?"

"I attended the third grade of elementary school."

He was young then, and his mother wanted him to go to school…

Xiao Qiao curled a cold smile, jolting the images that involuntarily flashed through his mind, and continued after regaining his composure, "Later, I learned some things from an old man, and I can recognize all the characters."

I don't know what her intention was in asking that question, but since they were the ones asking for help, they had to answer her every question.

"I have a job here, would you like to take it?"

"Ok?"

What do you mean?
Looking at her with confusion, Xiao Qiao was somewhat surprised, "Comrade Su, I don't quite understand what you're saying..."

"To put it simply, I have something I need you to do long-term, and your wages will cover the rent for this small building."

"You mean if I agree, we can continue living here, working instead of renting?"

Seeing her nod and her two younger brothers' faces beam with joy, Xiao Qiao did not immediately agree, but instead pondered it carefully in his heart.

According to Director Liu and the information they had gathered in the past, renting such a large villa would cost at least five or six yuan a month.

Leaving aside the amount of housing compensation, the rent alone over the years must have added up to a considerable sum.

Just like she asked before, what kind of job or what kind of work can earn so much money?

He originally planned to agree to work in the black market with Brother Leopard, thinking that if he was lucky, he could earn enough in a month to pay off his debts.

The reason I hesitated before was because my two younger brothers are still young. What would they do if something happened to them?
But now...

Suning's arrival seemed to have opened up another path for him in life.

"May I ask what kind of job it is? What kind of work do I need to do?"

You know about the black market, right?

As expected, they're all from the same underworld.

Xiao Qiao couldn't quite describe his thoughts and feelings, but deep down he knew that in the current world, the fastest way to make money was through reselling.

(End of this chapter)