Reborn as an 80s-aged woman, her unfilial son begs for forgiveness on his knees.

When her mother asked her to quit her job and do this, she hesitated for a long time.

Now it seems that Mom was right; this was the real way out.

Earning money on both fronts and spending it on both fronts, this life feels like a dream.

Just as he was putting the money into the box and getting ready to go to sleep, there was a knock on the door.

Li Xiaojuan's heart tightened. She quickly stuffed the box under the bed, dusted off her clothes, and then went to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, Li Wenjun stood there with a big smile on his face, holding a bag of snacks in his hand.

"Why are you here?"

Li Xiaojuan frowned.

The eldest brother and the second brother in the family are both selfish and self-serving. They never come to our door unless they have something to say. If they suddenly show up today, it can't be anything good.

Although Li Wenjun is three years younger than Li Xiaojuan, both of her younger brothers were raised on Li Xiaojuan's back.

When she was little, her younger brother was very dependent on her, but people change.

Since she got married, that family bond has weakened considerably, and they've had less contact with each other.

Li Wenjun glanced around the courtyard, a fleeting look of jealousy flashing in his eyes.

My mom really went too far.

They gave such a nice courtyard to Li Xiaojuan, but made him squeeze into that dilapidated courtyard.

Now a wall has been erected in the middle of the yard, making it look even more cramped.

Unlike here, it's spacious and bright, with a small vegetable garden, which looks very comfortable.

He suppressed his displeasure, put on an even more ingratiating smile, and handed the pastries forward: "Sister, I just missed you, so I came to see you. I heard you've been very busy lately, so I specially bought your favorite osmanthus cake."

Li Xiaojuan sighed inwardly and let the person in.

"Speak, what do you want?"

Upon entering the main room, Li Xiaojuan poured her younger brother a glass of water and asked him directly.

Li Wenjun took the water glass, chuckled, and instead of drinking, leaned closer and lowered his voice, saying, "Sis, could you lend me some money?"

He'd been watching closely these past two days, observing everything clearly. His sister's shop was doing incredibly well, with a constant stream of people coming and going. He was extremely envious and was thinking of borrowing some money from his sister to marry Pan Wenfang first.

Hearing the commotion, Li Xiaomei walked over and a mocking smile appeared on her lips.

Grandma was absolutely right back then.

The first to reach out to a loved one are always one's own brothers and sisters.

"Okay."

Li Xiaojuan thought her younger brother was out of money, so she took out a ten-yuan note from her pocket and handed it to him.

"Here, take it and use it first, don't spend it recklessly."

Our family isn't well-off, so please be careful with your money and remember how hard your mother works.

Mom is really different now.

Watching her mother argue with those people over her issues, she felt both bittersweet and warm inside.

I used to think my mom was biased, but now I understand that she genuinely wanted what was best for me.

All she hopes now is that her children will be more sensible and not make their mother angry.

Li Wenjun looked at the money but didn't take it.

"Sis, what can you do with ten yuan?"

I want to borrow a thousand from you... I want to get married.

A thousand was just enough for him to marry Pan Wenfang.

He wanted to hold a grand wedding for the woman he loved, so that she could marry into the Li family in style.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaojuan paused, her gentle expression instantly freezing.

She slowly took back the ten-yuan note, looking calmly at her younger brother: "A thousand yuan? Do you think your sister owns a bank?"

Also, you're getting married? How come I didn't know?

"My mother doesn't want me anymore, who else can I rely on?"

Sister, please help me! Pan Wenfang's family is asking for a huge dowry; I really can't afford it.

Li Wenjun's voice carried a hint of pleading, and his eyes reddened at the opportune moment.

Li Xiaojuan remained unmoved, picked up her teacup and took a sip, her tone calm but with an undeniable firmness: "Wenjun, what do you mean by 'Mom doesn't want you anymore'?"

It was your own actions that broke Mom's heart.

"I can't come up with a thousand yuan. I don't have any money."

"Sister, your shop is doing so well, how come you don't have any money?"

You bought two thousand worth of things for work, right?

Li Wenjun grew anxious, and his voice rose a few decibels, "Can you really bear to watch your own brother remain a bachelor?"

My parents don't care about me, but you can't abandon me too.

I grew up on your back.

When I was little, no matter who bullied me, you would always protect me.

Now that I'm in trouble, you can't just abandon me.

Li Xiaomei, who was standing to the side, couldn't hold back any longer.

"Second brother, did you know that eldest sister got divorced?"

What?

Li Wenjun was stunned. The pleading look on his face froze instantly. He looked at Li Xiaojuan in disbelief. "Sister, you...you're divorced too."

When did this happen?

During this time, he has been busy trying to win Pan Wenfang back and has not paid any attention to things at home.

Li Xiaojuan's heart, which had just begun to feel touched, sank again at Xiaomei's words.

Mom is right.

In this world, you can only rely on yourself.

Others...

"Big sister, I'm sorry."

I've been busy lately and really didn't know anything about you.

"If those South Korean soldiers ever dare to harass you again, just tell me, and I'll kill them."

He paused for a moment and continued, "Sister, my fiancé's family insists on a dowry of 500 yuan, as well as three turns and a radio, which I really can't afford."

Please help me out, consider it a loan, I'll definitely pay you back later.

As you know, my older brother is still arguing with our parents about going abroad.

To avoid putting them in a difficult position, I have no choice but to borrow money from you.

Li Xiaomei pouted to the side.

The eldest sister's divorce was already difficult, and the Han family didn't get anything at all.

The eldest sister started her business by selling her jobs, and she worked hard from dawn till dusk to keep the shop afloat.

Second Brother, on the other hand, just casually asked for a thousand, and said it so lightly, he's shameless!

She needs to keep an eye on her older sister and make sure she doesn't lend the money out of pity.

Li Xiaojuan tidied her hair behind her ear, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Second brother, my shop has just opened, and I don't have much cash on hand."

As you know, after my divorce, I had to start all over again.

"The little money I had, after deducting the cost of stocking up on goods, was used to buy this courtyard. I really don't have any more money left."

She paused, her gaze falling on Li Wenjun's face, which was contorted with urgency. "You're my own brother. I'll help you if I can."

But there's nothing I can do to help. As for your boyfriend, discuss the bride price issue again; don't make things worse.

Second brother, are you blinded by greed?

Pan Wenfang's reputation is already ruined, but he still treats it like a treasure, insisting on spending a thousand yuan to fill that bottomless pit.

Also, she can't say that her mother bought the yard for her, lest she cause trouble for her mother.

"Big sister, you're simply... utterly unreasonable!"

Li Wenjun's face flushed red, and he slammed his hand on the table. "Why do you have to divorce Han Jun when you have a perfectly good life? What are you after?"

Why did you spend so much money to buy a dilapidated yard?

Besides, you'll still get married someday. If you buy a house now, wouldn't that just be giving it away to someone else for nothing?"