My Terrible Life in Those Years

Wan Ning held the card in one hand and pulled me aside to talk.

"Why are you so good to me?"

If I didn't have sharp ears, I wouldn't have heard what she said at all.

She lowered her head, and her ears were completely red.

My goodness, this girl, could this be her first love?

I almost burst out laughing, but if I laughed now, I'd definitely get a beating.

Suppressing a laugh, she said angrily, "I'm good to you, and you still ask why? Are you out of your mind?"

When she heard me call her stupid, she was a little unconvinced. She looked up at me intently, her eyes sparkling.

My god, if Uncle Ye hadn't been there, and if Kang Ning hadn't been inside, I would have pushed her into the corner and kissed her hard.

How could I possibly stand that expression?

"Okay, enough joking around. I'll just tell you straight: I like you, I want to pursue you, I want you to be my girlfriend! So, it's normal to be nice to your girlfriend, right???"

"So, it's only right that I treat you well? My money is your money, isn't it? And your mother is my mother too!"

Wan Ning was completely stunned. She hadn't even recovered from my direct confession when I skipped the process and called her mother "Mom" too!

My mind is a bit confused, but I have some reservations about the outcome.

She snapped, "What do you mean, 'your mother'? Shameless!"

She turned around and shoved me aside, then ran into the store like a shot. She was going to tell Kang Ning that the money problem was half solved.

Watching her figure, both joyful and shy, I was captivated as well.

"Have you finished being all lovey-dovey? Hurry up and attend to the guests!"

Uncle Ye bluntly interrupted my current state of daydreaming and silly laughter.

I complained, "Old Ye, can't you let me have a few minutes of fun?"

They started calling him "Old Ye" directly, instead of "Uncle Ye".

Old Ye's lips twitched, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face.

Since I arrived, he has been smiling more and more often!

Even if I call him Old Ye, he doesn't mind!

Thanks to Lao Ye's presence all these years, this business has remained safe and sound.

When I arrived, I met Wan Ning. After meeting him, the whole stall was injected with new vitality.

Uncle Ye is a seasoned veteran who knows countless people. What he appreciates is a simple, unpretentious kind of giving.

Wan Ning is that kind of person, and so am I.

Actually, I could sense that Uncle Ye treated Wan Ning like a nephew. So, my act of giving Wan Ning all my savings, even though I had just gone from being poor to sleeping on the streets, deeply impressed Uncle Ye.

The more rude he was to me, the more he wanted to tell me that he accepted me.

Look at Xiao Luo, he's been working longer than me, but Uncle Ye doesn't even bother to say a word to him!

He also ignored Corning.

Just as I was feeling quite pleased with myself, Kang Ning ran out, holding the card in her hand, her face dark.

He handed me the card, saying, "We can't use other people's money!"

Then, he turned around and went back to the store.

I was taken aback. What's this kid up to? An outsider??

Damn, so he just doesn't agree to date me, Wan Ning?

Kid, you're asking for it. Do you know this village is my territory now?

As I was having a wicked thought and was about to go into the store to hand the card to Wan Ning, Uncle Ye shook his head at me.

Even through the glass, I could see Wan Ning with her head down and her hands covering her face.

I pointed inside the shop, and Uncle Ye said with displeasure, "What does this kid mean?"

Uncle Ye squinted through the smoke: "Isn't the boss's behavior quite obvious? He doesn't approve of you. He won't let his sister date you."

I snapped, "Damn it! He's her brother, not her father. Besides, even if he were her father, he wouldn't have the right to stop her from dating!"

Uncle Ye smiled.

"As the eldest brother, he's like a father to her, so it's normal for him to look after her. You know the values ​​people in their village hold. Right now, you're still far from meeting his standards!"

Holy crap, what era are we living in? Are there still people this stubborn?

This brother-in-law needs to be taught a lesson!

But you can't exactly mess with your brother-in-law, can you?

My eyes darted around: "Uncle Ye, how about you keep this money and you figure out a way to give it to him?"

Uncle Ye thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

There was absolutely no hint of affectation.

I was delighted and slipped the card into his pocket.

Uncle Ye nodded at me: "Kid, treat Wan Ning well!"

This means they approve of me pursuing Wan Ning!

I'm even happier than Corning recognizing me.

"I'm not bragging, Uncle Ye, a good girl like Wan Ning is only a good match for a promising young man like me!"

Uncle Ye flicked some cigarette ash at me: "Have some shame! Get back to work!"

I definitely wouldn't like it if someone else insulted me, but Lao Ye, well, he's alright.

As I was busy, I kept glancing around the shop. Wan Ning and Kang Ning seemed to be talking about something.

Sometimes calm, sometimes excited.

I really wanted to rush in, but Uncle Ye wouldn't let me.

Going in now would probably just complicate things.

From the very beginning, Kang Ning was determined to marry his sister off to a local man, preferably from the same village, who would own a house, land, and receive dividends.

I never met his admission criteria!

This isn't something that can be solved by getting angry.

Ideas are deeply ingrained, even unbreakable.

It won't be possible to turn things around in a day or two.

Half an hour later, Wan Ning came out of the store with a gloomy face.

I quickly went to meet him: "What's wrong?"

She glanced at me, her eyes filled with guilt and reluctance: "My brother doesn't agree to using your money. He doesn't agree either..."

I smiled, reached out and gently wiped away half-fallen tears from her eyes. "Silly girl, don't overthink it. Leave everything to me. I'll handle it!"

She doesn't know that I gave the money to Uncle Ye. I trust Uncle Ye; he will find a way to return the money to them.

"Actually, I don't care at all what he thinks; what I care about is what you think!"

I cut to the chase: she's a shy girl, and even a little teasing makes her blush.

However, once she says it, she will accept it, and I can move forward without fear.

Her face flushed red again, as expected.

Just as she was about to speak, Kang Ning came out from inside with a gloomy face: "Wan Ning, hurry back and take care of your mother!"

Wan Ning agreed, glanced at me reluctantly, then turned and ran away.

I was drunk there.

Although she didn't say it aloud, I understood the meaning in her eyes!

She already acknowledged me in her heart, but because of her brother and her shyness, she didn't respond to me directly.

There were a lot of customers tonight. I don't know if it's because of the commotion we made at the street corner that everyone wanted to see Uncle Ye or get to know me, but business suddenly picked up.

I was so busy I didn't stop for a moment, and Corning would come out to help from time to time.

I was delighted. If things continue like this, wouldn't I make money very quickly?

Then, as I passed a table, I heard three men chatting:

"Do you know what? This is the shop with the most beautiful women in the whole village!"

"That's bullshit!"

"You bastard, you're lying to me! Tonight, there's a huge table with three beautiful women, the kind that are even prettier than TV stars, sitting right on this stage!"

"And also, the shop owner has a younger sister, who's also very pretty!"

"Is it true? So they live around here? I wonder if we'll ever see them again."

His face was covered in drool even though he hadn't eaten anything!

When I heard this, I was completely stunned!

Damn, I thought it was my protagonist aura that attracted the customers, but it turns out it was four women who attracted them!