Ni Yang paused for a moment and then continued,
"After marrying Wu Qiang, you would transform from a young girl into a housewife not only bearing children for Wu Qiang but also acting as a stepmother to his two daughters! You are only seventeen years old this year! If you don’t marry Wu Qiang, you can continue your studies, go to university, and have endless possibilities in the future! Your life was almost completely ruined by your grandmother’s actions!"
Ni Yang’s words were cutting, and Wu Yanyun’s face changed, "But she is, after all, my grandmother."
Upon hearing this, Ni Yang knew Wu Yanyun would definitely be soft-hearted towards Grandma Wu in the future. Knowing how manipulative Grandma Wu could be, if Wu Yanyun became soft-hearted, who knew what she might end up doing!
It was essential to completely sever the notion Wu Yanyun held towards the Wu Family!
Ni Yang narrowed her eyes and continued, "Just because she’s your grandmother, does that mean she can just sell you off to someone else to become a stepmother? Yanyun, if you think just because your grandmother is old, you should forgive all her faults, then you might as well go back and marry Wu Qiang or even Zhao Qiang! This time, I absolutely will not meddle anymore!"
Wu Yanyun’s face went pale and she immediately explained, "No! Sister Yangyang, that’s not what I mean. I wasn’t suggesting you are meddling too much, I’m just a bit worried about her because she’s getting old."
Ni Yang remained calm, "Yanyun, everyone must take responsibility for their faults, old age is not an excuse to escape responsibility! Your grandmother is only reaping what she sowed! Uncle, don’t you think I’m right?"
At that last sentence, Ni Yang looked up at Wu Jinshu.
Wu Jinshu initially shared the same thoughts as Wu Yanyun.
After all, that woman was his own mother, and he couldn’t just ignore her.
But after listening to Ni Yang, he came to a sudden realization.
Old age should not be an excuse to avoid responsibilities!
If it wasn’t for Ni Yang today, Wu Yanyun’s life would be ruined.
Wu Jinshu nodded, "Yangyang is right."
Seeing Wu Jinshu agree, Ni Yang sighed in relief, thinking he might have been foolishly filial.
Wu Yanyun nodded, "Hmm, Yangyang, I understand now."
Ni Yang then took out a stack of RMB from her bag, "Godfather, here is four thousand yuan, consider it a loan from me."
Since she had decided to help Wu Yanyun, Ni Yang was committed to supporting her all the way.
Plus, Ni Yang was becoming more and more certain about the outcome she suspected.
Although the results were not out yet.
But she could see traces of Ni Cuihua’s past kindness and weakness in Wu Yanyun.
She was still worried about Grandma Wu even after all the mistreatment she had received from her.
Wu Jinshu hastily refused, "Yangyang, you’ve already helped our family a lot, I can’t accept this money!"
Ni Yang smiled and said, "Godfather, just hear me out, don’t be in a hurry to refuse. Your family has four children, and after the second half of the year, Yanyun, Dalong, and Erlong will definitely need to continue their studies. With the rent and utility bills, there will be significant expenses again soon. Although you and godmother can make eighty yuan a month working at the Noodle Restaurant, relying on those eighty yuan, you will never be able to make serious money. Since the year before last, our area has completely abolished the coupon-based shopping system, and individual enterprises are also gradually being accepted by everyone, so I suggest you take this money and start a business. Once you’ve made some money, you can return what you owe me with interest."
Now is a good opportunity to make money; Ni Yang didn’t want Wu Jinshu to miss such a great chance.
There won’t be another eighties.
"Do business?" Wu Jinshu was startled, "I don’t know anything, how can I do business?"
Ni Yang paused, then asked, "What did you and godmother do for work before?"
Erju replied, "I carried rice at the rice shop, and your godfather worked as a laborer on the construction site."
Ni Yang narrowed her eyes, "So, godfather, you must know a lot of construction workers from your time on the construction site, right?"
"Yes," Wu Jinshu nodded, "The workers at the construction site I used to work at were almost all from the same village."
It’s hard for outsiders to integrate into a group of construction workers introduced by fellow villagers.
Ni Yang thought for a moment and then said, "Then you could start a construction company; it would be even more convenient if everyone is from the same hometown."
She very well remembered many real estate magnates in future generations who made their fortunes through construction companies.
And in the eighties, China was developing, with countless skyscrapers yet to rise from the ground!