Rebirth of the Millennial: Getting Rich After Parents Get Laid Off

Chapter 185: Maybe try buying matching outfits for sisters.
In fact, in their previous life, Shen Qingqing and her two children always had a complete set of new clothes for the New Year, including clothes, pants, and shoes. This continued until all three children went to university and the family's financial situation became less optimistic. Only then did they start buying one item in some years and not buying another, continuing to wear the clothes they bought the year before or the year before last.

This habit, once formed, carried over into this life. So after Shen Qingqing was reborn, she told Li Xunli that she didn't need to buy new clothes every year, as she had enough to wear.

However, the family situation was no longer as tense as in her previous life, which made Li Xunli disagree with Shen Qingqing's suggestion.

In the end, the mother and daughter had to compromise, agreeing to sell only one item per year: a top, bottom, or shoes, allowing them to choose one.

This year, Shen Qingqing happened to buy a jacket that could be worn as an outer layer with two layers inside.

Moreover, Shen Qingqing especially likes to wear oversized coats, the kind that wraps her up completely, so even if Wu Fangyi wears one, it will fit her perfectly.

Before Wu Fangyi could answer, Shen Qingqing took out her New Year's coat, neatly unzipped it, and divided it into two pieces.

However, the thickness of the two pieces is quite obvious. The inner piece, which we'll call the lining for now, is thicker and has a fleece lining, while the outer piece is thinner, with just an extra layer of windproof fabric.

"Here, take this thicker inner layer. I'll wear the outer one." Shen Qingqing handed the removed inner layer to Wu Fangyi.

“I still have a sweater I bought two years ago. I haven’t worn it much. That sweater is very warm, and it goes perfectly with this coat.”

After making her decision quickly, Shen Qingqing suddenly remembered that she hadn't asked Wu Fangyi if she was willing. She tilted her head slightly and said, "Are you going to wear it? If you don't want to, you can wear your own clothes. Our family doesn't really care about clothes."

"I said I'd give you one, so you can wear it if you want."

Wu Fangyi took the dress from Shen Qingqing and patted her head with her other hand: "Okay, I'll wear this."

"When we wear them, we look like sisters."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingqing seemed to ponder, "Matching outfits... it's not a bad idea. My mom used to love buying matching outfits for me and Shen Yangyang, but now Shen Yangyang has her own sense of style and doesn't really like my mom buying us the same clothes anymore."

"Let's find some time to go buy matching outfits with Manman," Shen Qingqing said, not forgetting her other good friend.

Wu Fangyi thought for a moment: "Is it that girl who always waits for you at the back door of our classroom after school?"

“Yes! We were deskmates in first grade, so we’ve always been good friends. We’re going to her house for the New Year in a couple of days. Do you want to come with us?” Shen Qingqing nodded.

"No, I went back on the first day of the Lunar New Year. It's fine if they don't care since I wasn't home for the holiday, but if it's been too long, I can't fool them anymore." Wu Fangyi said with a hint of regret, "I went back to work on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year."

Shen Qingqing clicked her tongue, "Going to work on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, wouldn't that count as triple pay?"

Wu Fangyi laughed, "There's no triple, only double."

She liked being with Shen Qingqing because she never looked at her with pity or sympathy; instead, she would casually talk to her about working.

"Double is fine too, we're not like those big cities here." Shen Qingqing shrugged. "So, will your parents pay your tuition next semester, or will your aunt and uncle pay it?"

“My aunt and uncle said that for the past few years, I was registered with their family and they had no choice but to pay for my schooling. Now that they’ve taken me back, my parents have to take care of me themselves.” Wu Fangyi shrugged. “Paying tuition in one lump sum was fine, but the living expenses were supposed to be given once a week, 100 yuan each time. But after they found out I was working, they didn’t even give me 100 yuan anymore.”

Shen Qingqing frowned. Even though she already knew something about Wu Fangyi's parents, she still couldn't help but feel angry about what they had done.

"Alright, there's no need. I need to save more money right now. I need money for high school and college. They don't give me money or care about me, which suits me just fine." Wu Fangyi chuckled and poked Shen Qingqing's chubby, soft brows. They were so cute.

Shen Qingqing blinked, relaxed her brow, and clenched her fist to encourage Wu Fangyi: "Get the top score in the high school entrance exam and scare them to death!"

Wu Fangyi laughed out loud: "Wow, before you say that, don't you think about who always gets higher scores than me on tests?"

Shen Qingqing waved her hand and said without thinking, "I'm just pretending to be amazing. You're the one who's really amazing. I think you can definitely do it!"

“Chaocheng is so big, there are plenty of people more capable than me, so don’t put pressure on me!” Wu Fangyi sometimes felt that Shen Qingqing had a strange sense of inferiority towards her.

I always have a tendency to underestimate myself.

"I don't know anyone else, I only know you!" Shen Qingqing laughed and ran out of the room to grab Shen Yangyang and Shen Hong to take a bath.

One bathroom per person is just right.

However, Shen Hong needs someone to keep an eye on him, otherwise he might get so engrossed in playing in the water that he forgets to take a bath.

After the two children finished washing, it was Shen Qingqing and Wu Fangyi's turn.

Around 3 or 4 p.m., Shen Qingqing, as entrusted by Li Xunli and Shen Rongzhou, cleaned up the house for all four people and dressed them in new clothes.

Just as Shen Qingqing was putting their clothes into the washing machine to start washing, Li Xunli and the others arrived with Li Yuxing and the others.

As soon as Li Chunchun entered the door, she shouted, looking for people: "Sister Qingqing! Yangyang! Xiaohong! I'm here! What are we going to play today!"

Shen Qingqing came in from the balcony, and Wu Fangyi, Shen Yangyang, and Shen Hong, who were originally in the room, also came out in response to the sound.

Shen Qingqing called out to everyone one by one, followed closely by the two younger ones. Wu Fangyi was a step behind and called out to everyone—because she was thinking about how to address them.

Wu Fangyi was initially quite reserved and nervous in front of the elders, fearing that she might upset Shen Qingqing's family.

After all, it's their family celebrating the New Year, and it's a bit inappropriate for her, an outsider, to be there.

However, Li Yuxing and the others didn't react in any special way to the extra Wu Fangyi. They just looked at her and asked, "What's this girl's name?"

Wu Fangyi quickly gave her name.

"Oh, Fangyi! Guests are guests! Since you're here, let's celebrate the New Year together, don't worry about anything else!" Li Yuxing smiled and then went to the kitchen.

Every year, Li Yuxing is the one who prepares the New Year's Eve dinner. If you want to help, you can't get a hand in it and will be disliked by Li Yuxing.

So the others naturally moved over to the coffee table and sofa to drink tea, leaving Wu Fangyi standing there, still a little dazed.

The next chapter is in progress...