Chapter 295: Song Yan Taking Benefits
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Song Yan smiled cunningly, “You don’t even know that everyone in the village knows that your clothes are selling well. But they just can’t bring themselves to spend that money. If you give me a few sets of clothes, I’ll wear them and stroll around the village daily.
“On one hand, everyone will think you’re especially filial, not forgetting to take care of your family even when you have money. On the other hand, when people see these attractive clothes, they’ll also buy from you. This way, you’ll earn more money.”
Xia Wan curled her lips, thinking to herself that Song Yan was still the same as before—always calculating, always trying to take advantage.
When their family had no money, Song Yan calculated to make her mother do more work, while her father would have to pay more.
Now that their family had money, Song Yan was thinking about getting a few sets of clothes from her.
It’s really when their family became well-off that they started bullying them.
Xia Wan spoke up, “I’m sorry, but I can’t agree with what you’re suggesting. These clothes belong to our boss, and the proceeds it generates also belong to the boss. I don’t have the authority to give you clothes.
“And there’s no need for promoting in the village or anything like that. If there’s a genuine need, people will naturally buy clothes. And if there’s no need, why deliberately show off in front of others? Clothes are something that you only need enough of.
“In the past, I used to wear Xia Ru’s old clothes every year, and I never complained. Isn’t that right?”
Song Yan’s smile turned a bit stiff. She hadn’t expected Xia Wan to hold grudges. They used to be quite honest with each other.
She forced a smile and said, “Wanwan, have you been in the county for too long recently? Let me tell you, in the county, the sense of humanity is a bit faint. They always want to keep clear boundaries between people. We’re all family; why make things so clear-cut?”
“Yes, you used to wear Xia Ru’s old clothes, and that was your grandmother’s intention. She wanted to save some money for the family so that if something major happened, we would have the funds.”
Xia Wan immediately countered, “If that’s the case, then why didn’t she choose to use the money to help pay for my father’s medical expenses when he was hospitalized?”
“Xia Ru’s family can buy new clothes for everyday expenses, while our family has to make do with old clothes.”
“She used to say that she’s saving money for future emergencies, but when our family encountered difficulties, you were more willing to cut ties with us than to offer money.”
“Do you all think we’re fools? When it’s time to contribute money, our family has to give it all, and when it’s time to spend money, both your families are the ones who spend.
Song Yan struggled to find a response, forcing a smile. She wanted to say something to ease the tension between her and Xia Wan, but Xia Wan’s words were too sharp, leaving her speechless.
Without paying Song Yan any more attention, Xia Wan walked away directly.
Once Xia Wan left, Song Yan’s expression immediately changed.
She disdainfully looked at Xia Wan’s retreating figure and spat on the ground, “What a thing. She’s just made a bit of money now and thinks she’s better off than us. Just wait and see. Our family will surpass hers sooner or later. The day will come when they’ll beg us!”
At this moment, Chen Lian also came out of the house. Seeing Song Yan still standing at the door, she couldn’t help but shout, “Today, it’s your turn to work in the fields. I’ll handle cooking at home. Why aren’t you leaving?”
Chen Lian noticed that Song Yan was particularly lazy when it came to work—either she dawdled on the way or took breaks frequently.
When Yan Han was around, they didn’t mind it much, but now that he was gone, both of them had to handle cooking, feeding the pigs, going up the hill, chopping firewood, and working in the fields. It was simply overwhelming.
Both of them were averse to being taken advantage of. If one person worked less, the other would be less willing to work too, leading to conflicts and arguments.
So, when Chen Lian saw Song Yan standing at the door, she assumed she was deliberately trying to shirk work. She didn’t want to work in the fields..
