Chapter 352: Chapter 351: Clinging
Forget about Zhang Cuiping, since when did Sister-in-law Jiang become so familiar with Lin Wan?
"Sister-in-law, you’re usually just lounging at home, why not come along with the army?" Sun Yu suppressed her inner jealousy, maintaining a smile as she asked.
"There’s still a shop at home to take care of. S City isn’t far from here, I come over on Saturdays and Sundays." That’s not much different from following the army.
"Isn’t the shop your family’s? You’re married now, it’s not good to be too invested in your family’s business. Your brother and sister-in-law won’t mind. It’s better to come here and have Captain Han use his connections to find you a formal job. Running your own business always makes you seem inferior." Sun Yu’s words made the listeners uncomfortable. Sun Yu was meddling too much and obviously looked down on others.
Looking down on others yet inviting them over as guests, truly there are all kinds of people.
"My Han Yi has a stubborn nature, he dislikes relying on connections. Even his wife can’t, besides, I think it’s nice to run a small business. It’s flexible work, money earned through hard work, and I don’t feel inferior. In this new society, the country supports self-sufficiency. Every day there are long lines at the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to apply for individual businesses. More and more people will be running their own businesses." Lin Wan hadn’t wanted to come, but for the sake of Han Yi and Yang Wei’s relationship, she didn’t want to make things too awkward.
But that doesn’t mean she would allow others to bully her.
"I heard the sister-in-law is teaching in S City, have you become a regular yet?"
Lin Wan’s words hit Sun Yu’s sore spot, and Lin Wan watched Sun Yu closely. She could clearly see the momentary awkwardness on Sun Yu’s face.
"I’ve only been there a little over a month, it’ll take two years to become a regular." Sun Yu still had a smile on her face, fearing Lin Wan and the two sisters-in-law would look down on her, she quickly explained, "The school’s benefits are good, and it’s never short of eggs and pastries during holidays."
How many holidays can there be in a year, the people here aren’t fools. "It’ll take two years to become a regular, the salary isn’t much before that, right?" Lin Wan seemed to say casually.
"It’s alright, enough to eat." Sun Yu’s smile was now barely hanging on.
Every time people in the courtyard heard she was a teacher, they couldn’t help but envy her for having a stable job, hoping to maintain good relations and get her help with their children’s studies.
No one had ever directly asked her whether she was officially employed or how much she earned per month.
"It’s like this these days, every household is tight." Jiang Ailian chimed in at this point.
To Sun Yu’s ears, it sounded like a rescue, and her face immediately lit up with a smile, flattering with a "Exactly."
But what Jiang Ailian said next nearly knocked the smile off Sun Yu’s face, "Every household isn’t wealthy, their pay in the military is limited, most wives in our courtyard don’t have a salary. Everyone lives on the men’s pay. It’s not easy, sister-in-law, it’s better not to gamble. We can’t afford it. We know you’re being kind, providing some fun for everyone. Playing like today is fine."
"Sister-in-law, I turned good intentions into bad deeds. I’ll be more careful in the future."
Sister-in-law Jiang had some influence in the community courtyard, with Captain Shen’s position there, and she was considered senior in the courtyard.
No one usually dares to contradict her words.
"Exactly, when someone has a little money, who doesn’t think of eating better, dressing better? If I have money, I’m reluctant to use it for anything else. Yang Lian’s salary was low to begin with, and you’ve just started working, with your house recently being renovated and new furniture bought. Must have spent quite a lot. Better to save a bit for the future, now it seems fine. But when you have kids, there will be many expenses." Sister-in-law Zhang’s words made Sun Yu’s face completely red.