Reborn in a small village in the 1990s

Chapter 290

When Cheng Jinxi went to Cheng Jinxiao to borrow money, Cheng Jinxiao made it clear that he could not lend her all the money, but could lend her a few hundred yuan. At the time, Cheng Jinxi was angry and could not listen to anything. The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt, but she could not bring herself to apologize to Cheng Jinxiao.

"Big Goose, you don't need to worry about adult matters. Your aunt understands what you mean, but some things just don't make sense."

The three thousand yuan was lent to me by Zhao Da'e, and I will pay Da'e back in the future. Anyway, I don't owe Cheng Jinxiao anything. On the contrary, Cheng Jinxiao owes me a lot, so why should I apologize first?

“Auntie, I still hope you can make up with Auntie and go see Grandma. After all, Grandma’s health is getting worse every day. You should visit her more often; she misses you.” Zhao Da’e advised.

However, Cheng Jinxi frowned, clearly not wanting to listen anymore. She felt annoyed and wanted to escape even more.

Seeing this, Zhao Da'e sighed. There was nothing more she could do to persuade him. Anyway, she had done all she could, and the issue of her cousin's dowry had been resolved.

Zhao Da'e left first, but she ran into Cheng Jinxiao as she went out. Cheng Jinxiao also saw Zhao Da'e and, though she was still sullen, forced a smile and said, "Da'e, you're here."

Since arguing with Cheng Jinxi a few days ago, Cheng Jinxiao has been sullen and unhappy. Several times she mustered up the courage to go to Cheng Jinxi, but Cheng Jinxi ignored her or made an excuse to leave early.

Now Cheng Jinxiao has found Cheng Jinxi again. This time, Cheng Jinxi is washing dishes in the kitchen. It's a rare opportunity, and Cheng Jinxiao wants to take this chance to have a good talk with Cheng Jinxi.

Thinking of this, Cheng Jinxiao first cheered herself up, then ruffled Zhao Da'e's hair and said gently, "Da'e, leave for a moment, I have something to say to your aunt."

Zhao Da'e obediently hummed in agreement and then left.

Upon hearing Cheng Jinxiao's voice, Cheng Jinxi instinctively put the savings book Zhao Da'e had given her into her pocket, afraid that Cheng Jinxiao would find out.

Cheng Jinxiao took a deep breath and stepped into the kitchen. Before she was fully inside, she heard Cheng Jinxi sulking on the other end, "What are you doing here?"

Cheng Jinxiao gave a wry smile for a moment, then said, "Big sister, if you need my help, of course I'll come to help you."

Cheng Jinxi glanced at the dishes that were almost finished washing and said irritably, "I'm almost done. What's the point of you helping? Just leave. I get annoyed whenever I see you."

Cheng Jinxi started to shoo people away. Cheng Jinxiao shook her head with a wry smile, then picked up another of her bankbooks and handed it to Cheng Jinxi.

Cheng Jinxi looked at the passbook, puzzled, and asked, "What are you doing?"

Cheng Jinxiao lowered her head and said slowly, "There is 1,500 yuan in here. Sister, please take it first. Consider it a loan from me. Tianfu is still short several thousand yuan for his betrothal gifts, right? I can only give you this 1,500 yuan. I can't give you any more. I need to keep some money on me for later use."

After talking with her mother, Wang, Cheng Jinxiao reflected on herself. Her eldest sister, Cheng Jinxi, had truly helped her a lot, both before and after her marriage. Now that her sister needed help, she should help as much as she could.

In the end, Cheng Jinxiao decided to take out 1500 yuan, keeping only 500 yuan for herself, which would be enough for emergencies.

Cheng Jinxi looked at the passbook with surprise at first, then snatched it and started looking at the amount of money in it. After discovering that there was a full 1,500 yuan, Cheng Jinxi was stunned for a long time.

She frowned and asked, puzzled, "Why? Why are you giving me so much money? How much money do you have left? Tell me."

Cheng Jinxiao shook her head and explained, "Big sister, when you came to borrow money from me, I was being stingy and wanted to keep most of it. But then I thought about it, and you've really done a lot for me, and I don't need this money right now, so I decided to lend you most of it. I only have a few hundred yuan left, which I can't give you; I really need it for emergencies. I plan to find a job after the New Year. I want to go to the county town to look around, and I'll need this money then. I don't want to remarry so soon. Rather than remarrying, I want to earn more money. Having money makes me feel more secure; relying on others is never as good as relying on yourself."

These were Cheng Jinxiao's true feelings. After speaking, Cheng Jinxiao looked at Cheng Jinxi sincerely and said, "Big sister, it doesn't matter whether you and I are angry or not. Please accept this money. Go see our mother when you have time. Her health is not good now, and she keeps talking about you."

Looking at the bankbook, Cheng Jinxi felt a mix of emotions. She never expected that Cheng Jinxiao would come to give her money, a total of 1,500 yuan. She only kept a few hundred yuan for herself, but she already had the money from Da'e and didn't need this 1,500 yuan. Besides, what Da'e and Yuren said was true: Cheng Jinxiao was her younger sister, and she had her own hardships. It wasn't appropriate for her to continue living at her older brother's house. She needed some money for protection, and Cheng Jinxiao was all alone, without children, so she needed this money even more.

Cheng Jinxi returned the passbook, saying, "Take the money back; I don't need it."

Cheng Jinxiao's eyes reddened. She was unwilling to accept the money. "Big sister, you're still taking my money. You clearly need this money, but you insist you don't. Take the money and calm down."

Seeing that Cheng Jinxiao had misunderstood and was even jealous, Cheng Jinxi panicked. She quickly explained, "Hey, don't cry. I'm not angry with you now. I've already raised the dowry money, so I don't need your money. You can keep it for yourself. Actually, you're right. You need this money more, and you should keep it. It's a guarantee for your future life."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Jinxiao stopped crying; in fact, she was somewhat taken aback. "Big sister, is that really what you think? You're not lying to me, are you?"

Seeing Cheng Jinxiao's dazed look, Cheng Jinxi couldn't help but chuckle. "Silly sister, that's exactly what I was thinking. I've already raised the dowry money, so you don't need to give me this money. I've already given up on arguing with you. Besides, I was also at fault. I was too anxious back then, focused solely on raising the dowry money. I didn't think things through and didn't consider your difficulties. I did think about apologizing to you, but I couldn't bring myself to say sorry. Instead, I kept trying to avoid you."

After saying that, Cheng Jinxi took Cheng Jinxiao's hand and said, "I should have been the older sister to apologize to you first, but you spoke first. Let's just let this matter go. Keep this money safe. If anyone else asks you for a loan, don't lend them any. Keep this 1,500 yuan. This money is more important to you."

"Don't blame your sister. I spoke harshly to you back then, but you're not an ungrateful wretch. I didn't ask you for anything in return for what I did. You're my little sister, why would I ask you for anything in return? It was my fault." As she spoke, Cheng Jinxi's eyes also reddened.

“It’s all my fault. I was so focused on my son’s dowry that I neglected the feelings of so many people. I even had a fight with my mother. Please don’t hold it against me.”

Cheng Jinxi patted Cheng Jinxiao's hand, her voice choked with emotion at the end.

Cheng Jinxiao's tears fell uncontrollably. She threw herself into Cheng Jinxi's arms and choked out, "Big sister, I don't blame you. I never blame you. You've always taken care of me the most since I was little. You were even thinking of helping me find a good family after the New Year. But I couldn't help you with so much when you were in trouble. I'm useless."

Cheng Jinxi felt a pang of sadness. She patted Cheng Jinxiao on the back and said, "Silly child, don't say that. You're a good person. Didn't you say at the dinner table today that you didn't want to get married so early? Then I won't introduce you to anyone after the New Year. But if I meet a few good families, I'll still introduce them to you. You said you want to go to the city to work and earn money. Whatever you do, I'll support you."

That night, the two sisters talked for a long time, their eyes glistening with tears from time to time. Zhao Da'e eavesdropped behind the door and was somewhat moved. Today was truly a good day; she had received her business profits, and her aunt and younger aunt had reconciled.

Later, Cheng Jinxiao and Cheng Jinxi went to find their mother, Wang Shi. When Wang Shi saw the two sisters come in together...

For a moment, she was in a daze, as if she had returned to more than ten years ago, when the young Cheng Jinxi brought the young Cheng Jinxiao home to find her. Soon, she guessed that the two sisters had made up and that her eldest daughter was willing to come and see her.

At this moment, Madam Wang was moved, her eyes even reddened, and she choked up, saying, "Good...it's so good...it's more important than anything else that you two sisters can make up. There's no such thing as a family holding a grudge overnight. Jinxi, Jinxiao, come here."

Wang's hands trembled as she tried to grab Cheng Jinxi and Cheng Jinxiao's hands. Cheng Jinxi grabbed Wang's outstretched hand first and said sadly, "Mom, I'm here, I'm here. I'm sorry, Mom. I shouldn't have argued with you that day. I made you cry all day and couldn't eat for several days."

Cheng Jinxiao had told Cheng Jinxi about Wang's condition these past few days. Ever since the two of them had argued, Wang had locked herself in her room and cried for a long time, and hadn't been able to eat for several days.

Cheng Jinxi felt guilty and sad. She hadn't expected that her mother cared about her so much.

Cheng Jinxiao grasped Wang's hand and happily told her what had happened, "Mom, I've made up with my eldest sister. She doesn't blame me, and she's already raised enough for the bride price. Life is getting better and better for her. You don't need to worry about anything anymore."

Hearing Cheng Jinxiao say this, Wang was overjoyed and cried, "Good... everything is alright, I can rest assured now. The bride price has been raised, and you two have made up. I haven't slept well or eaten well for your sake, but now it's all worth it."

Cheng Jinxi shook her head sadly, "Mom, it's all my fault. I made you so angry. I will never argue with you so much again. You are getting old and can't take so much stress, Mom."

Cheng Jinxi knew everything, and Wang Shi also advised Cheng Jinxiao to help her more, saying good things about herself and that her mother had seen all her efforts.

Wang choked up and said, "Jinxi, you did nothing wrong, it was my fault. I didn't treat everyone equally and kicked you out of the house."

“You are the eldest sister in the family. Ever since you got married, you have always helped the family and often came to see me. After I became paralyzed, you came to take care of me from time to time. I remember all the kindness you have shown me. Now, seeing you settled down and established in your career, and even your son getting married soon, and maybe you'll be able to hold your grandson, makes me very happy. You don't need me to worry so much, but Jinxiao is different. Jinxiao is divorced and has no children. I'm afraid that after I die, she will have nowhere to go. She worries me a lot, so I have to think about her more. Of all my children, only Jinxiao is all alone. I really can't rest easy.”

Cheng Jinxiao was even more moved after hearing this. She threw herself into her mother's arms and choked up, saying, "Mom, it's my fault for being useless and making you worry so much. When I go to the city to work and make a lot of money, I will definitely build a big house in the village and bring you there to live a comfortable life in your old age. After that, I will never let you worry again."

What Wang said was actually Cheng Jinxiao's sore spot. Being childless was one of her sore spots. She was used to being pointed at and gossiped about. She had thought about finding someone to marry and having a child to prove that she was okay, but she held back. She thought a lot about it. Getting married and having children was not urgent. The most important thing was to make money. Only when she had a certain amount of money would she not be looked down upon.

Cheng Jinxi added, "Mom, don't worry. I'll help Jinxiao more in the future. At least I won't let her end up on the streets or be homeless. She's my little sister, and I'll help her if she's in trouble. I won't force her to find a good family right away, but if she wants, I can help her find one. Don't worry too much. My sister is healthy. It's just that Li Jin isn't good enough to have children. But she'll have her own children eventually, and she won't have to live alone for the rest of her life."

Hearing her two daughters say this, Wang felt much relieved. She thought to herself, "It's good that you think this way. When I'm gone, I can rest easy."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Jinxi said anxiously, "Mom, don't talk nonsense. You will live to be a hundred years old. Jinxiao and I will take care of you in your old age. Tianfu is getting married soon, and your great-grandson may be born by the end of next year. You will definitely live to see that time."

Despite saying that, Cheng Jinxi was actually panicked, feeling that something bad might happen after the New Year.

Wang smiled, a rare occurrence. She patted Cheng Jinxi's hand and said, "Good, good, I will definitely live to see my great-grandson born."

Hearing Wang's assurance, Cheng Jinxi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She felt her mother had been acting suspiciously lately, and her words were always worrying. She was truly afraid something might happen to her mother...