What did it mean to be third in the school?
Jiujiu's high school had more than five hundred students every year, and the top thirty were all key universities. As long as she could stay in the top ten, she could choose any school in the country. Bai Jing's father had suffered a lot in his life because he was uneducated. Now that Jiujiu had done so well, Bai Jing's father was so happy that he didn't know what to say.
Looking at Jiujiu's tender face, Daddy Bai's mouth twitched into a happy smile. "Come, let's go home."
"Okay."
Jiujiu sat in the back seat of the car, and the two talked casually as they walked. When they arrived home, Bai Jing's father rushed to Bai Jing's mother, who was cooking in the kitchen, and said, "Mom, our Jiujiu got third in the school this time."
"Really?" Bai Jing's mother walked out with a face full of surprise. Looking at Jiujiu, she was so excited that she couldn't speak for a long time.
When Grandpa Bai, who was originally in the house, heard that Jiujiu had obtained third place in the entire school, he strode out of the house. He first laughed happily, then said, "I'll go cut some meat in a moment. Let's have a quiet celebration."
Jiujiu pursed her lips and looked at everyone who was happy for her. She also smiled.
During lunch, Jiujiu told her family that she would be working at a restaurant in two days.
Hearing that Jiujiu was going to work at Liu Jing's restaurant, Bai Jing's father was the first to object. "Jing Jing, I know that our family is poor, but you're a student now. Your main task is to study. Your days of earning money are still ahead of you. Even if your mother and I have to sell everything, we'll still pay for your school fees. Why work?"
Bai Jing's parents also objected, especially Bai Jing's grandfather. He was already in his sixties, and because of his illness, he looked like an old man in his seventies or eighties. He looked at Jiujiu and said earnestly, "Jing Jing, Grandpa's life is getting shorter by the day. Grandpa's biggest wish is to see you enter a university. Your father is right, our family is poor, but we don't lack the money you work for. Even if we have to sell everything, we'll still pay for your school fees. You don't have to worry about money."
Jiujiu didn't expect her family to oppose her. She thought for a moment and said, "But the salary there is really a lot, more than eight thousand a month. Moreover, it includes food and accommodation, and I only work for six hours a day. It's really worth it. Mom, Grandpa, I know that you feel sorry for me, but I feel sorry for you too.
Dad, in order to save money, you can't even afford to buy a pair of good shoes. Your feet are full of corns, and every night, it hurts so much that you gasp. I can hear it.
Mom, you haven't bought new clothes for several years. Grandpa, you too. You're saving money for me. I know you're worried about me, afraid that I'll neglect my studies to make money, but I'm not a child. I know what's good and what's bad. Moreover, it's my friend's restaurant. She'll take care of me. "
"Friends are friends, but you'll be in your third year of high school soon. In another year, you'll have the college entrance examination. If you really want to make money, you can make money as much as you want after the college entrance examination. Mom and Dad won't stop you, but not now."
Jiujiu's words made Bai Jing's father have mixed feelings, but he still firmly refused Jiujiu.
Although he had a lot of money, he was not a short-sighted person. If he delayed Jiujiu's future because of this little money, he wouldn't change it even if someone gave him ten million yuan.
Jiujiu looked at Grandpa Bai for help, but Grandpa Bai turned his head and refused to look at her. It was good that Jiujiu wanted to make money to help them, but now it was a critical period for her studies. Other children couldn't wait to break one minute into two minutes, but Jiujiu had to waste a month to work. As parents, they felt gratified and a little sad.
Grandpa Bai was even sadder. It was all because of his disappointing body. If he didn't get sick, or if he worked hard and died early, he wouldn't be a burden to the family. Jiujiu wouldn't be as sensible as she was now, making his heart ache.
Looking at Grandpa Bai's ugly face, Jiujiu couldn't help but sigh. She said softly, "Grandpa, do you believe me?"
"Grandpa believes you, but studying is the most important thing now."
Jiujiu did not expect that the whole family would not agree to her going to work to earn money. She could not help but frown. After thinking about it, she decided that since they did not allow her to do so, she would just pretend to be obedient. "Okay, then I won't go."
Hearing Jiujiu's words, Grandpa Bai and the others breathed a sigh of relief. Grandpa Bai was even more gratified. "It's good that you don't go. Stay at home and play for a few days. Study hard and strive to be admitted to A University next year."
Jiujiu nodded obediently. She looked at Grandpa Bai and said, "But I've already made an appointment with my friend. She'll wait for me at the supermarket in the county. How about this? I'll go and tell her. Is that okay?"
Because Jiujiu was a well-behaved and sensible person, Grandpa Bai and Daddy Bai didn't pay much attention to it. Seeing that Jiujiu wanted to tell her friend, they thought about it and nodded in agreement.
During the two days at home, Jiujiu helped Mama Bai cook during the day, talked to Grandpa Bai, and took care of Grandma Bai. However, Grandma Bai was now paralyzed and couldn't speak. She ate, drank, and defecated on the bed, so she couldn't do anything.
After all, if she annoyed Grandma Bai and they didn't care about her, she would really die. Grandma Bai cherished her life so much that she wouldn't make a fuss. Therefore, Grandma Bai was very easy to serve.
Two days later, Jiujiu took a bus to the supermarket where she had agreed to meet Liu Jing with a hundred yuan that Daddy Bai gave her.
Jiujiu just stood there for a while when she saw a BMW driving towards her.
The BMW slowly stopped in front of Jiujiu. The window rolled down and she saw Liu Jing's cute face. Seeing Jiujiu looking over, Liu Jing grinned at Jiujiu cheerfully. She unlocked the door and said, "Come on in."
Jiujiu opened the door and sat in the passenger seat. After fastening the seat belt, Liu Jing started the car and drove directly to the city.
Jiujiu said to Liu Jing, "Lend me your phone."
Liu Jing handed the phone to Liu Jing and said, "The password is 3158."
Jiujiu pressed the password and turned on the phone. She sent a text message to Daddy Bai, saying that she was going to work and would be back in a month. She asked them not to worry about her. After that, she locked the phone and returned it to Liu Jing.
After receiving Jiujiu's text message, the Bai family would be very angry.
Because of Liu Jing's direct instructions, Jiujiu went straight to work after some simple training.
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