Chapter 716: Chapter 716: First Set a Small Goal
"Mom, you’re really the best, I always knew you loved me the most. You’ve done so much for me, don’t worry, I’ll definitely study hard in the future and absolutely won’t let you and dad’s efforts go to waste," Jiang Mianmian wrapped her arms around her mother’s neck and gave her a kiss, then quickly made a promise.
Jiang Mianmian knew all too well what kind of person her mom was, a top-tier lazybones who would lie down rather than sit, and sit rather than stand whenever possible.
Now, for her sake, to see her mom studying a foreign language so diligently, she was truly moved.
Seeing how well-behaved she was, Su Wanyu seized the opportunity and said, "Well, daughter, let’s set a small goal first. You’ll be starting the ninth grade soon, right? Use the results of this middle school exam to repay me. Can you bring home the title of top scholar for mom, no problem?"
"No problem! Mom, just wait for my good news," Jiang Mianmian knew her mother was setting a trap for her, but she agreed without hesitation.
After all, with her mother, who was usually so lazy, taking initiative to become better for her, how could she possibly refuse such a request?
When the mother and daughter came out hand in hand, laughing and talking, Jiang Changhai, who was sitting in the living room, learned about their agreement and joined in with a beaming smile.
"Daughter, wife, you two are striving to get into a good school in the city by working hard on your studies and language respectively, so I will work hard to earn money for our future beautiful life in the city. Starting today, the three of us should have the same goal and put in our efforts together. Our days ahead will definitely get better," he said.
Jiang Mianmian nodded in agreement, "Dad, you’re right, we should not only work hard together in the future but also supervise and encourage each other to progress. No one is allowed to fall behind."
Jiang Mianmian mainly addressed these words to her mom, as she greatly admired her dad’s moneymaking strategies and speed. He didn’t need any supervision at all.
It was her mom who easily gave up when things got tough and didn’t stick things out.
Jiang Changhai nodded in agreement with his daughter’s words, "My daughter is right, we should supervise each other and make progress together."
Su Wanyu certainly knew what her husband and daughter were thinking. She was aware that she was likely to give up and lose interest quickly.
But in order to maintain her credibility and save face at home, of course, she couldn’t back down.
"That’s right, what Mianmian said is just what I wanted to say. I will make sure to supervise you two," Su Wanyu claimed defiantly.
Jiang Changhai and Jiang Mianmian exchanged a smile, not exposing her insincerity but graciously saying, "Sure, we welcome the supervision."
"All right, that’s enough, Mianmian, go do your homework now. Brother Hai, let’s sort out the stuff we brought back from Haicheng," Su Wanyu, feeling somewhat guilty under her husband and daughter’s gaze, quickly changed the subject.
After Su Wanyu spoke, the family got busy.
This time, Jiang Changhai planned to give only a third of the goods procured from Haicheng to Old Niu and the clerks, keeping the rest to sell at a leisurely pace.
His wife had nearly doubled the investment by selling the goods on her own last time, and after seeing such huge profits, he now couldn’t bear to wholesale the lion’s share anymore.
The couple was busy for an entire afternoon, finally getting the goods sorted out.
Su Wanyu took a break before going to make dinner, while Jiang Changhai took care of storing the items in a guest room.
The family of three had just finished dinner and were watching TV when the phone next to the sofa suddenly rang.