Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 897: Chapter 897: In a Dilemma

Yang Zhiqiang left without looking back. The situation here really made him angry. Why couldn’t he have the same opportunities? It’s just that Mom and Dad always favor the second son. All good things are reserved for him.

Once the eldest son stormed out, Hu Chunhua lay down. She wasn’t young anymore; in her younger days, she had been headstrong and didn’t take care of her health.

Yang was frightened, ”Chunhua, don’t scare me like this. What’s wrong?”

”It’s nothing, it’s nothing. I just didn’t expect the eldest to turn out like this.

Just because Yuanyuan’s husband admired Chunsheng, they helped him find a job.

Yet everyone thinks it’s me who has a good thing in mind for the second son.”

”I know, I understand. The eldest is just having a moment of misunderstanding.”

”Forget it, even if I see Yuanyuan in the future, I won’t say anything. With the way the eldest is, going out won’t be smooth for him. Even with abilities, his ears are too soft; even when he’s out, we won’t have peace.”

”Don’t be angry, you must take care of yourself. I can’t go on without you.”

”I will be fine. You go to the market. I’ll lie down for a bit.”

The whole village thinks we have received a huge favor. But only we know that because of this matter, the brothers are not getting along.

Every year, Yuanyuan sends things that are rare and valuable. What Yang Hongwen’s family and ours receive are the same. This is Yuanyuan repaying a favor.

In fact, she repaid it long ago; now she is just taking care of them. Why can’t everyone understand?

Yang Minggang was very angry. Seeing that his wife was fine, he went to find the eldest son.

But after looking for a while, he still couldn’t find him. All of this over a job matter. Now he dares to act like this towards his mother?

When Yang Chunsheng and his family returned from the market, they saw Mom making dinner. Cai Jianya quickly helped with the cooking.

Yang Chunsheng helped to light the fire. ”Mom. Why do you look so listless? What’s wrong? You’re both getting older. Shouldn’t you both go to the hospital for a check-up?”

After hearing the youngest son’s words, Hu Chunhua’s eyes reddened, but she kept her head down, focusing on the cooking to avoid being seen.

After a few minutes, ”Chunsheng, if you see Yuanyuan, ask her if she knows anyone back home here. If she does, could she help your big brother find a job?”

Yang Chunsheng was taken aback, ”Got it. If I run into Yuanyuan, I’ll mention it to her.”

Hu Chunhua sighed, ”I never thought I would come to this. I feel like I’ve lost face for a lifetime. The older I get, the more shameless I become.”

Cai Jianya remained silent; it wasn’t her place to speak, but she could see that her mother-in-law was truly troubled.

She thought Yuanyuan would definitely help. It was just a feeling that this wouldn’t be a problem for Yuanyuan. But she dared not say that.

”Mom, if I see her, I’ll definitely tell her. Has Big Brother come to see you?”

Hu Chunhua sighed heavily, ”Yes, your big brother is softhearted, and your sister-in-law always talks nonsense, so he feels unsettled.

Actually, your sister-in-law isn’t cunning. Letting your big brother work while she stays home isn’t a bad thing. I know what your sister-in-law is thinking; she’s envious of Xiao Ya’s job, but that job is Xiao Ya’s own, unrelated to Yuanyuan. Could I really shamelessly ask Yuanyuan to find two jobs?”

Yang Chunsheng said nothing more. It’s their business, and however they wish to deal with it is up to them. ”Mom, if we find Big Brother a job here, will they be dissatisfied? After all, I’m in the capital.”

”Can your big brother make it in the capital? He’s already at this age; going to the capital might not suit him. Besides, he hasn’t put in the effort, doesn’t know many words, he’d be closer to home for care, and he could come back often. Just find something for him here. If he doesn’t want to, so be it.”

”Mom, I understand. I’ll talk to Yuanyuan about it.”

Right now, finding a job through Yuanyuan isn’t a problem. But then the village chief’s family might have opinions, right?

”Mom, wouldn’t my Uncle’s family be unhappy then? They weren’t pleased when I got a job. If I were to find something for Big Brother, wouldn’t it make things difficult for Yuanyuan?”

Hu Chunhua sighed again, ”Chunsheng, talk to Yuanyuan about it. Let her decide.”

She had been thinking all morning. It was really difficult; these were her sons, and of course, she hoped for better days for the eldest. But with kids of her own, how could she not know them? The eldest truly was not suitable for stepping out to work.

During lunch, the family didn’t speak. Everyone was in a bad mood, and with the New Year approaching, such a thing happened.

This really was quite unfortunate, as Hu Chunhua knew too well. She’s quite traditional. Starting the New Year upset doesn’t bode well for the coming year.

On the thirtieth, the eldest and his family didn’t come over for dinner. Do they really hate the old couple now? Hu Chunhua forced herself not to cry.

On the second, the eldest came to pick up his son, wanting to visit his in-laws. Hu Chunhua saw her eldest son, who wouldn’t even look at her, wouldn’t speak to her. Her heart turned cold.

After they left, she called over the youngest son and her husband.

”I thought about asking Chunsheng to pass a message to Yuanyuan, hoping to find a job for the eldest. But seeing him like this, I’m totally disheartened now. Chunsheng, don’t tell Yuanyuan anymore. Let’s leave it at that. I can see now that even if we find him a job in the future, he’ll still harbor resentment towards me.

Let him do as he pleases? Chunsheng, remember what I said? I’m not talking out of anger. I’ve truly thought it through and seen it clearly. He’s just an ingrate.

Our entire family managed to get through the famine and quickly repay the debts all because of Yuanyuan’s help. I shouldn’t trouble her any further.”

Yang Minggang patted his wife’s arm, ”Alright, we just won’t bother with him. When you and I can’t move anymore, we’ll just ingest some rat poison.”

Yang Chunsheng was terrified, ”Dad, Mom, you still have me, right? Why don’t you come back with us? You can stay at our place; even if times are tough, we can still get by. Xiao Ya and I both earn money and can make sure we don’t go hungry.”

Hu Chunhua patted her son’s hand, ”It’s not time for that yet. Your father and I can still manage.”

This matter was settled just like that. Hu Chunhua was really troubled, not wanting to inconvenience Su Yuanyuan, and now this was quite alright.

”Mom. Isn’t our herbal farming doing well?”

”Everyone earned ten more yuan this year than in previous years, even though we didn’t understand and lost a lot. Next year, we’ll surely earn more.

That’s why I said your father and I can still manage. Don’t worry about us. Your dad said those things because he is truly disappointed with your big brother.”

”Mom, how about I still talk to Yuanyuan?”

Hu Chunhua shook her head firmly, ”No need. Let’s leave it at that.”