With a plan in place, Jiang Mianmian became exceptionally serious about doing her homework over the next few days.
Seeing her , Jiang Changhai urged her not to work too hard and to balance work and rest, so as not to neglect Yu Cheng and to take him out for some fun.
Jiang Mianmian said she wanted to finish her homework in advance so she could enjoy herself to the fullest in the Capital City.
Hearing such child-like statements, Jiang Changhai smiled and did not stop her any longer.
Yu Cheng didn’t feel neglected either. With the time he had, he went to the farm and spent a couple of days with his uncle.
The system was incredibly pleased, wishing that the host would spend all her time on studying, except for the time needed for sleeping and eating.
Busy times always fly by, and before they knew it, the day of departure had arrived.
As Su Wanyu helped Jiang Mianmian pack her clothes, she gave her instructions with concern, "Mianmian, there are many people in the Capital City. Once you get off the train, make sure to stick close to Yu Cheng, okay? Do not get separated."
"I know, Mom. Don’t worry. I promise to hold onto Brother Yu’s hand and not let go, no matter where we go," Jiang Mianmian assured earnestly.
In her previous life, she often went to the Capital City to play, usually staying for at least a month each time.
Although the Capital City now might differ in layout from that time, even if she and Yu Cheng got separated, she wouldn’t be lost.
Still, to ease her mother’s concern, she went along with everything she said.
"Okay, that’s good. In the Capital City, you must listen to Brother Yu and not throw tantrums or accept strangers’ things so easily. Mom has gotten you more money this time, so if you fancy something, just buy it yourself," Su Wanyu instructed.
"Yeah, that’s right. Mom, give me more money. If I don’t use it, I’ll bring it back. Everything in the Capital City must be expensive, and I can’t expect Brother Yu to pay for everything," Jiang Mianmian said.
The mention of money instantly piqued Jiang Mianmian’s interest.
This time, she intended to earn a decent amount of money in the Capital City, so of course, she needed some initial capital.
Seeing her daughter’s money-grubbing look, Su Wanyu tapped her on the forehead, smiled, and said, "Alright, don’t worry. Mom will surely give you a bit more."
Su Wanyu finished packing Jiang Mianmian’s clothes and shoes and went back to the room to discuss with Jiang Changhai.
"Brother Hai, how much money should we give Mianmian for her trip to the Capital City?" Su Wanyu asked as she took out the household’s money and looked at Jiang Changhai.
"How much money do we have now?" Jiang Changhai sat up and inquired, looking at the money in Su Wanyu’s hands.
"A little over seven hundred, less than eight hundred," she replied.
Since moving to the town, their family had been eating fine grains every day, with meat required at every meal, and both mother and daughter enjoyed snacks. Consequently, Jiang Changhai’s monthly salary was hardly saved at all.
The few hundred yuan left were mostly from the two thousand yuan Jiang Changhai had earned in Haicheng previously.
Upon hearing that there was over seven hundred left, Jiang Changhai confidently declared, "Give Mianmian two hundred yuan. When you’re poor at home, you should be rich on the road. Everything costs money in that big city, and right now, we have money. Give the child more so she can enjoy herself on this rare trip without the fun being spoiled by a lack of funds."
"Alright, I’ll follow your advice."
Jiang Changhai loved his daughter dearly, and Su Wanyu was no different. Two hundred yuan was the income of an ordinary family for several years, yet she didn’t hesitate at all and simply counted out two hundred yuan, planning to put it in Jiang Mianmian’s bag the next morning.
Because Jiang Mianmian was going to the Capital City with Yu Cheng the next day, both Jiang Changhai and Su Wanyu experienced a rare sleepless night.