mtlumby2d Chapter 1968 Good Disciple
Chapter 1968 Good Disciple
As soon as the Chen couple opened their mouths, there was a sense of moral blackmail in their words. Knowing that they were eyeing the easy job in Caixia's shop, Wan Shufang did not point it out, but looked at Caixia instead.
She couldn't protect Caixia for the rest of her life, and she also wanted to see if this little girl had grown up after going through so much.
Caixia had a tense face and a hint of hesitation in her eyes. The Chen couple were still arguing with her. Facing their sweet words, Caixia nodded timidly.
"Okay, then you guys come and work in the shop."
Hearing Caixia's agreement, Chen Dafu and his wife smiled happily, with calculation in their eyes, and kept saying nice things. However, Wan Shufang had a heavy expression and looked deeply at Caixia.
"Caixia, this is your decision. I won't stop you, but if there is any problem again, I won't help you."
After Wan Shufang finished speaking, she did not move her eyes away and looked directly at Caixia. She saw the determination in the girl's eyes, and a trace of disappointment gradually rose in her heart.
It seems that her apprentice is still too soft-hearted. If Chen Dafu and the other apprentice stay in the garment shop, they might not be able to work with peace of mind. But after all, it is Caixia's own decision, so she can't interfere too much.
Thinking of this, Wan Shufang felt irritated and her thoughts were in turmoil, but suddenly her sleeve was grabbed by someone. She lowered her eyes and looked at the hand. Because of years of hunger and cold, the hand was not very good-looking.
"Madam." Caixia smiled and shook her skirt gently: "Madam, rest assured, I will handle it and I am willing to bear all the consequences."
After she finished speaking, she turned to look at Chen Dafu and his wife, and said with a smile: "Uncle, aunt, I can take you in at the clothing store, but you have to sign this."
Caixia waved her hand, and someone behind her immediately brought a piece of paper and handed it to Chen Dafu and the other person. Wan Shufang saw the big words "Indenture" on it and was stunned for a moment, then the corners of her mouth rose involuntarily.
The moment they saw the indenture, Chen Dafu and his wife were so angry that they jumped up and down, and accused Caixia fiercely.
"Caixia, this is wrong. We are blood relatives, and you actually want us to sign a contract to sell ourselves to you. This is too much of a bully."
"That's right. I would never do this when my second brother is here. If your father knew you did this, he would be very angry. Why don't you take this thing away now?"
Chen Dafu wanted to use filial piety to pressure Caixia and throw the indenture contract back to her, refusing to sign it no matter what. Seeing that the two were determined, Caixia nodded slightly.
The two thought she had changed her mind and were about to praise her, but their joy didn't last long before they heard Caixia slowly say, "Since you don't want to sign, then go back to the charity hall."
As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Dafu's eyes widened instantly, a look of disbelief appeared on his face, his body trembled slightly, and he pointed his finger at Caixia.
"Caixia, you!"
Faced with his shock, Caixia turned her head away and didn't want to pay any attention to him. She was no longer the little girl who was bullied and cheated. She also wanted to be an independent person and not cause trouble for the lady.
"Uncle, if you don't want to sign, just leave. I won't force you." Caixia wanted to ask someone to take back her indentureship contract, but seeing that she had made up her mind and would not change it at all, Chen Dafu and his wife looked at each other.
There was disappointment in the eyes of both of them, but they could only grit their teeth and shout to stop Caixia.
No matter what, working in a clothing shop is better than being bullied in a charity hall. After thinking this through, the two men grabbed the indenture contract, closed their eyes and signed it, becoming slaves from then on.
Chen Dafu returned the signed indenture to Caixia and snorted, "It's signed. Keep your word and let us work in the shop."
To this day, he is still arrogant. Seeing this, Caixia ignored it but took the indenture contract and kept it carefully. Only when she saw Chen Dafu and his wife were about to leave did Caixia warn them.
"Uncle, the contract of sale has been signed. From now on, you are servants in the clothing shop. If you are lazy, I will deduct money according to the rules." Caixia was smiling when she said this, but the smile did not reach her eyes.
It was like a gentle knife, stabbing into the hearts of the two men again and again. Chen Dafu and his wife knew that everything was a foregone conclusion, so they just nodded and left without saying anything. They still had to go back to the charity hall to move things.
After the two people walked away, Wan Shufang came to her senses. Thinking about what Caixia had just done, she couldn't help but give her a thumbs up.
"Sure, Caixia, you've learned to resist. You handled this matter decisively and well."
Hearing this, Caixia scratched her head in embarrassment, but still told Wan Shufang what she was thinking: "Madam, I am not a soft-hearted person."
"Although I took them in because I was concerned about their relationship and couldn't bear to let them live on the streets, I was also angry because they caused me to be called a nemesis. Even though I took them in, I didn't want them to have an easy life."
Signing a contract to sell oneself means becoming a slave and being her subordinate for life, and can be beaten, scolded, and sold at will.
Seeing that Caixia was emotional, Wan Shufang reached out and patted her shoulder gently: "Caixia, you did a good job. That's all in the past. You will get better and better in the future."
"Well, Madam, I will work hard, manage the shop well, and make money to repay you!"
Hearing this, Wan Shufang smiled helplessly, but when she saw the hope in Caixia's eyes, she couldn't bear to break it, so she agreed to the reward she asked for.
When Chen Changli heard about this, he couldn't help laughing. He tidied up Wan Shufang's hair and said jokingly, "Shufang, it seems you have really taught a good apprentice."
"Of course, a good teacher will produce good students." Wan Shufang looked up and laughed out loud after she finished speaking. She leaned in Chen Changli's arms and closed her eyes to rest.
It’s really tiring dealing with miscellaneous tasks these days.
Seeing this, Chen Changli did not disturb her. He just gently hugged Wan Shufang and let her rest quietly. After Wan Shufang fell asleep, he carried her to bed.
After leaving the charity hall, Chen Changli took the token and went to the county magistrate's office. He quietly used some tricks to get rid of his colleague who was causing trouble for the garment shop.
It was impossible for Wan Shufang to ignore Caixia. The more things he did, the more Shufang could rest. Wan Shufang was unaware of all this. At the moment, she was sleeping soundly and would not wake up until the evening when Chen Changli came back.
Thinking that tomorrow is Caixia's birthday, Wan Shufang got up from the bed.
"Changli, tomorrow is Caixia's birthday. She has been poor since she was a child, and she probably didn't have a decent birthday. We have to think about how to prepare for her."
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Chen Changli responded with a smile, rubbed the ends of Wan Shufang's hair and poured her a glass of water.
But before Wan Shufang could come up with a solution, there was a sudden and urgent knock on the door.
"Master, there is a letter for you."
Hearing this, Chen Changli got up to open the door. When he got the letter, he opened it and read it quickly. His face changed drastically.
"Shufang, I'm afraid I can't accompany you to celebrate Caixia's birthday..."
After saying this, Wan Shufang was slightly stunned, but she also knew that Chen Changli was in a hurry. She nodded and said in a deep voice: "Okay, be careful."