QTIMP -Chapter 83 Character Persona – Lazy (Part 31)

“I and his father don’t dislike her, but we’ll grow old someday. Her younger brothers will eventually start their own families too. If a girl has a job in her hands, then she’ll have some security.”

The pain in her eyes was completely undisguised.

“I do plan to sell the job, but you also know that a formal position isn’t cheap…”

“It’s fine, it’s fine. Although our family’s burden is heavier than yours, I’m pretty good at managing the household. Over the years we’ve saved up some money. If it’s not enough, I’ll have Old Song borrow a bit more. Don’t worry, we’ll pay the market price.”

After saying this, Sister-in-law Song looked at Si Qiu with a face full of expectation.

“Well then, go back and discuss it with Brother Song. If it works out, you can prepare 800 yuan. You know this job could normally be sold for 1,200 yuan.”

“I know, I know. I know you sold it to Battalion Commander Lu’s sister-in-law for 800 yuan because you two are related. I can’t take advantage of that kind of favor. If it’s 1,200 then it’s 1,200. Don’t worry—just make sure you keep it for me. I’ll go back and get the money right now.”

After saying that, Sister-in-law Song turned around and ran off.

Lu Hongjun returned even earlier than she did.

“Why are you sitting outside? Are you feeling uncomfortable?”

Lu Hongjun quickly walked over to her and supported her as she tried to stand.

“No, I was just bored and wanted to sit outside for a bit. Then I got too lazy to go back in.”

Hearing Si Qiu admit so confidently that she was lazy, he didn’t feel angry at all. Instead, he felt deeply worried.

“Mom and Dad have already boarded the train. Once the two of them get here, I’ll feel more at ease. Otherwise, with your belly so big, it’s too dangerous for you to stay at home alone.”

When he said this, he seemed a little hesitant. After observing Si Qiu carefully and seeing that she seemed to be in a good mood, he softened his tone and continued.

“Wife, I know the college entrance examination is very important, but you’re pregnant with twins and your body is getting heavier. How about skipping this year’s exam? Don’t worry—even if the college entrance exam disappears next year, I’ll still find a way to get you a Worker-Peasant-Soldier university quota.”

Hearing him bring this up again, Si Qiu thought to herself how fortunate it was that she hadn’t told him there were actually three babies in her belly.

“I’ve already made up my mind. Can you stop bringing this up and bothering me? You’re always talking about Worker-Peasant-Soldier quotas—how can those scattered recruits compare with people from proper academic backgrounds?”

“Alright, alright, my fault, my fault. Don’t be angry, don’t be angry. Getting angry takes too much energy. Wife, let’s just stay happy.”

Si Qiu actually wasn’t really angry, so the matter was quickly dropped. She then told him about what had happened with Si Lai and Sister-in-law Song.

“Ever since Si Lai gave birth to a son, she’s become a bit crazy about it. She seems convinced that I won’t be able to give birth to a boy. Every time we talk, she keeps hinting that in the future everyone will have to rely on her son, Lu Yaoyang. As for Sister-in-law Song, I was thinking I shouldn’t take 1,200 yuan from her. Do you think it’s okay if I charge her 1,000 yuan instead? That way, if this matter ever comes up later, it’ll sound better when it’s talked about in the Lu family. The job could clearly be sold for 1,000 yuan, but I offered it to her for 800 and she refused it herself.”

Lu Hongjun helped her sit down on a chair by the kitchen door, poured her a glass of water, and started cooking.

“It’s your job—you can decide for yourself. Even if she tells Mom, it won’t change anything.”

“As for Sister-in-law Song, just handle it the way you said. The main thing is that the relationship between our two families doesn’t require giving up that much profit. And as for the Lu family, you don’t have to explain anything—your husband will handle all of that!”

Since Si Qiu’s belly was too big for her to throw herself at him, she simply clapped her hands with both palms. “Brother Lu, you’re amazing! With you around, I really don’t have to worry about anything. Oh right, Brother Lu—did you buy the house I asked you to have someone look for?”

“I asked around about houses in several places. Each one has its own pros and cons. I was just planning to talk it over with you. Why are you in such a hurry to buy a house?”

With a sizzling sound, the fragrance of the dishes drifted out.

Si Qiu spat out a grape seed. “Brother Lu, this is what I’m thinking. Father-in-law and Mother-in-law are both working, so they don’t have time to help me take care of the children. After I finish the college entrance exam, I’ll definitely return to Beijing for school. At that time, I’m planning to bring my dad and mom with me to help watch the kids and take care of the household. You already know my family’s situation, so if they come, I’ll have to support them in their old age. We can’t live with my parents, so naturally we’ll have to buy a house in advance.”

Lu Hongjun thought for a moment and nodded. “That actually makes sense. If I get transferred back to Beijing, it’ll probably be around the end of next year. With your parents taking care of you and the kids, I’ll feel more at ease. After we finish eating, I’ll tell you in detail about those houses. Once you decide which one you want, I’ll have them handle it over there. We’ll make sure everything in the house is ready before you start school.”

After saying that, he placed the dishes on the table and helped Si Qiu sit down beside it. Seeing her staring straight at him, he helplessly pinched her nose and smiled.

“Are you surprised that I didn’t oppose you supporting your parents in their old age? Or surprised that I agreed to you living outside?” He was very perceptive about social matters and immediately saw through what Si Qiu was thinking.

While serving rice and soup, he continued, “If I really disagreed, would I have agreed to help you find a house? Besides, supporting parents in their old age—isn’t that only right? You earn even more than I do. What do you have to worry about? I already talked about this with my parents. Honestly, when they heard your parents could come take care of you and the kids, they felt relieved too. The two of them are workaholics who can’t leave their jobs. And you’re pregnant with twins and still going to school—how could they feel at ease if no one was taking care of you? I’ve already thought it through. When we buy a house, we’ll get a bigger one. When you return to Beijing, we’ll have Dad help find two more people to assist with childcare and some chores. Your parents can just supervise from the side. That way they won’t be too tired.”

Hearing this, Si Qiu quickly picked up some food for him. “Brother Lu, you really think things through. I wonder what housing prices are like in Beijing. I’m not sure how big a house we can buy with the money we have. I should check our savings again later.”

Lu Hongjun leaned forward. “Wife, how much money have we actually saved?”

After she translated that confidential document years ago, Lu Hongjun knew she wouldn’t quit her job, so he had given all his savings to her to manage.

Si Qiu went over it in her head. “Probably a little over twenty thousand—close to thirty thousand. I don’t remember exactly.”

Out of that, about twenty thousand yuan came from Lu Hongjun’s previous savings and allowances.

The rest came from Si Qiu’s translation work and salary over the past two years. Their main expenses were Si Qiu’s clothes and occasionally buying some tasty food.

After all, their home already had all the major appliances. Si Qiu alone owned two watches.

Items produced in her system space were sometimes taken out to supplement the household as well.

It wasn’t because she was especially selfless—it was simply that the space had limited capacity.

Food was something every world would probably never lack, so she took that out more often. But things like gold, silver, jewelry, rare medicinal herbs, watches, and accessories had never been taken out at all.