novellhall Chapter 130 Don't even think about coveting my husband's money
Chapter 130 Don't even think about coveting my husband's money
"Auntie, Ji Yun said that Brother Fan is his best comrade-in-arms, and you two are Huo Ji Yun's godparents. My husband and I have discussed it, and if you don't mind, after the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, you two can help me with the work, how about that?"
This was something Joan came up with on the spur of the moment.
With so many workers to serve at the canteen window every day, it's definitely not enough for Aunt Liu and Dongmei alone.
She's been worrying about where to hire people these past few days, but now it seems like Fan Liangui and Xu Fengxian are perfect candidates.
Although we call them "uncle" and "auntie," they are actually only in their forties and still quite young.
The work at the window isn't tiring, which suits them perfectly.
And this can also be considered as helping the families of martyrs.
"What? This... how can I do this?" Xu Fengxian's face first showed surprise, then she was afraid that she was clumsy and would delay the other person.
"Auntie, my job is very simple, just making steamed buns, dumplings, and pancakes. You can't even do this kind of work?" Qiao An said, holding her hand.
Xu Fengxian thought to herself, "Isn't this the kind of work I often do at home?"
Since they meant well, it would be ungrateful of her to refuse.
"Alright, since you put it that way, then thank you very much."
After saying that, Xu Fengxian carried them into the house.
Lin Wan saw Huo Jiyun and Qiao An through the window.
She didn't go out, but turned back to the side room, first combing her hair with osmanthus oil in front of the mirror, and then changing into a brightly colored outfit.
She slowly opened the door and came out after Huo Jiyun and Qiao An went inside.
Upon smelling the strong scent of hair oil, Joan couldn't help but sneeze.
How much did you put on your head?
Thank goodness it's winter; if it were summer, flies would be swarming all over her hair.
"Commander Huo, what brings you here? Did you come to see me and Xiao Tao?"
Fan Tao rushed towards Huo Jiyun as soon as he saw him.
Huo Jiyun had gotten used to it, but seeing Fan Tao covered in dirt today, she suddenly felt disgusted.
He silently pushed Fan Tao aside and made him sit next to him.
"We came to visit the elderly couple; isn't it Chinese New Year?"
Lin Wan's expression froze for a moment, then returned to normal. She turned and walked to the cabinet, picked up the tea mug, and made tea for Huo Jiyun.
"We don't have any good tea at home, so please make do with this."
Xu Fengxian narrowed her eyes slightly; this daughter-in-law was really going too far.
They only made tea for Huo Jiyun, as if they had forgotten about Qiao An.
What kind of shameless woman is this?
Without saying a word, Xu Fengxian made Qiao An a cup of tea. "Girl, were you cold on the way? Quickly drink some hot water to warm up."
Joanne smiled and thanked her, taking the teacup.
"Dad, is all this food for me?"
Fan Tao spotted the food in the fishing net immediately, his eyes gleaming with greed.
"No, these are for your grandparents," Huo Jiyun said directly.
Fan Tao never went hungry in the military compound, but what kind of life did Fan Lin's parents lead?
Upon entering the room, there was a kang (a heated brick bed), and the entire room was devoid of any decent furniture.
Even the kang (heated brick bed) was warm, clearly indicating that they were reluctant to burn firewood.
"What belongs to Grandpa and Grandma is mine!" Fan Tao said, clinging to the fishing net without letting go.
This was the first time Huo Jiyun had ever found Fan Tao so annoying. How come she hadn't noticed before?
He looked displeased, grabbed the fishing net, and said, "I told you, this is for Grandpa and Grandma. You can have some, but you can't have it all, understand?"
Fan Tao pursed his lips. "But my mom said that everything belonging to Grandpa and Grandma is mine, and so is everything to you, Dad Huo..."
Lin Wan grabbed Fan Tao and covered his mouth, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about, kid?"
"Why are you so greedy? Your father already said these are for Grandpa and Grandma, are you still not done? Go back to your room!"
Lin Wan grabbed him by the collar and, ignoring Fan Tao's struggles, threw him into the side room.
She returned with an awkward smile, carefully observing Huo Jiyun's expression.
"Commander Huo, Xiao Tao has never had a father since he was a child, and I've spoiled him. Please don't take it personally with a child."
Huo Jiyun nodded, but his expression was not very pleasant.
Meanwhile, Qiao An thought to herself, "Children are like blank canvases; whatever adults draw on them, that's what they'll become."
Look at Fan Tao's selfish and self-serving face; he must have been raised by Lin Wan.
Those words just now must have come from Lin Wan.
It's one thing to be eyeing the elderly couple in the Fan family, but to be eyeing Huo Jiyun's money as well?
That's really giving her too much credit.
Qiao An's eyes darted around as she began to make plans.
"Ji Yun, when you go back to the army, shouldn't you talk to your superiors about this? Brother Fan sacrificed himself for the country; he's a hero."
"But look at the kind of life these old folks live. And look at Fan Tao, it's almost New Year's and he doesn't even have a new piece of clothing."
Upon hearing Qiao An's words, Lin Wan's face immediately fell.
A few days ago, she bought herself a new cotton-padded coat. As for Fan Tao, he's a boy who spends all his time rolling around on the ground.
She couldn't bear to buy him anything, so she let him wear last year's clothes.
"How much is the monthly pension in your unit? Is it very little? But I remember you giving your wife twenty yuan a month, didn't you? Are you lying to me?"
Huo Jiyun sensed a hidden meaning in Qiao An's words.
It seemed like they were questioning him, but actually they wanted to clarify the matter of money.
Having been taken advantage of for four years, Huo Jiyun didn't want to make the same mistake again.
"The pension for the families of martyrs is not small, I remember it's more than forty a month, right, sister-in-law?" Huo Jiyun looked at Lin Wan, "Sister-in-law is kind-hearted, she sends the pension to the old man and woman every month. She is short of money, so I use my salary to help her out."
"Sigh, I never imagined that you and your three children would suffer like this. You've endured so much these past four years."
Huo Jiyun's voice was neither loud nor soft, and even flat and emotionless.
Fan Liangui and Xu Fengxian looked at each other in bewilderment.
Honestly, Lin Wan has never sent them a single penny over the years.
Not only that, she also frequently wrote to them asking for money, whether it was for Fan Tao to go to daycare or to start primary school.
Or perhaps Fan Tao is ill.
In short, they all used Fan Tao as an excuse.
But now Huo Jiyun says that Lin Wan told the public that she gave them the compensation money.
Xu Fengxian wanted to explain, but Fan Liangui stopped her with a look.
As the saying goes, "Don't wash your dirty linen in public," and some things you have to swallow your pride and keep quiet.
Lin Wan's cheeks burned with embarrassment.
She was terrified that Fan Liangui and Xu Fengxian would reveal the truth.
Fortunately, these two people were sensible enough to know what they should and shouldn't say.
"Yes, thanks to Commander Huo. If it weren't for him, my daughter and I would probably be starving." Lin Wan's eyes welled up with tears as she stared intently at Huo Jiyun.
If an ordinary man saw a woman like this, with teary eyes and looking at him with deep affection, wouldn't he be filled with lust?
In other words, Huo Jiyun has composure.
Qiao An mentally gave her husband a thumbs up.
"Sister-in-law, life will be better from now on."
"I found a job for the elderly couple. They'll start work on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, and then they'll have a salary. You can keep Brother Fan's pension for yourself."
Lin Wan was stunned. What... what does this mean?