Chapter 90: Moment of Glory

Wuhu took advantage of this opportunity to recruit several skilled workers with good reputations for their own side. The project progress immediately picked up.

When the project was completed, the supervisor was even happier than Lu Chuan and Wuhu, and the settlement of the project payment was extremely smooth and quick.

He also said that thanks to Lu Chuan and Wuhu’s careful work, the project had not been halted, otherwise both sides would have suffered losses. He also said they had found the right people.

Wuhu secretly rejoiced in his heart. Who could argue with that? Even he had not expected things to go so smoothly.

Lu Chuan smiled modestly on his side and politely said to the client, “It was you who gave us the opportunity. This time, thanks to you, we were able to find work in the county.”

Just like that, he flattered the other party. The client also responded politely, “Little brother, you do things properly. It is only right that you stand out.”

Wuhu learned from this. So this was how people were supposed to talk at times like this.

When they returned with the money, Wuhu looked at Lu Chuan with deep admiration. “Brother-in-law, following you, Fifth Brother can learn how to talk properly, that alone is worth it.”

Thinking of Fang Yuan’s expression when she saw money, Lu Chuan felt pleased. “Fifth Brother, flattering me is useless. I will not give you more money.”

Wuhu became even more excited. “How is it useless? Look how you coaxed my mom, how you coaxed my sister. If I had even half your ability, what kind of life would I be living?”

Lu Chuan simply took it as praise from Fifth Brother.

Then came the highlight moment. The two of them distributed wages to the workers, and everyone left happily satisfied.

They also paid Fang Yuan’s mixer rental fee, and gave Father Lu a fifty yuan bonus.

Fang Yuan, over there, was counting money herself, her eyes almost narrowing into slits from happiness. This thing really made money. It truly lived up to the large investment she had made in it.

Father Lu pushed the fifty yuan back, saying, “No, no, what is this for?”

Lu Chuan said, “Dad, take it. This money is what you deserve. Without your diligent work watching the site for us brothers, things would not have gone so smoothly.”

Wuhu also said, “Uncle, this job went so smoothly thanks to you. Please take it. Even Lu Chuan is not being polite, so clearly your contribution is undeniable.”

Father Lu still refused, “Is that not just what I should do? Hurry and take it back.”

Wuhu insisted, “Uncle, just take it. You earned it.”

Over there, Fang Yuan even tried to give him money. Father Lu’s face was all scrunched up. “Am I earning money from both sides? I have never done anything like this in my life.”

Lu Chuan’s expression almost broke as he looked at his father. You really dare to say that.

Wuhu laughed directly. “Take it as our juniors showing filial respect to you. After Lu Chuan goes to university, all the work on and off the site will still depend on your help.”

Father Lu quickly shook his head and refused again. “No, no, no, I still have to look after Fang Yuan’s mixer.”

Wuhu said, “It will not delay you from looking after the mixer. It is on the way, you can just help keep an eye on the site while you are at it.”

Fang Yuan said, “Dad, take it. Later on we will not let him work for free. We will give you a wage, two yuan a day is enough.”

With this amount, Father Lu finally felt comfortable accepting it. “I will listen to Fang Yuan. After work, I will walk around the site more often.” He was not taking the money for nothing.

Wuhu looked at Lu Chuan and teased, “Uncle listens to you less than anyone.”

It was true that Father Lu listened to Fang Yuan far more than to Lu Chuan. No matter what Lu Chuan said, he refused to take the money. But when Fang Yuan spoke, he would take it however she said.

Wuhu was deeply impressed. With Fang Yuan’s temper and straightforward personality, she had somehow ended up with this kind of family.

Then the two of them started dividing the money, while Father Lu stepped away to avoid suspicion.

He already knew his son was earning money, so naturally he was happy. As a father, his face was full of pride.

His son had never caused them trouble in school, and now at university he could still earn money and study at the same time. What father would not be proud?

He had three sons. He had never intended to burden one son to support another. But the eldest had privately complained a lot before.

Originally, Father Lu could still say that the eldest son’s wedding expenses were not less than the second son’s education expenses.

But now he did not dare say that anymore. Where that wedding money actually went had become a messy accounting issue.

After spending time with his second daughter-in-law, he returned home with a hundred yuan in his pocket, and felt much more confident.

When autumn harvest came and he saved a bit more money, at least when the third son started planning for marriage, they would not have to borrow everything.

As for the second son’s education, Father Lu had completely let go of worry. The second son and his wife were clearly not short of money now.

After the money was divided, Lu Chuan did not even look at his share and directly handed it to Fang Yuan. He was just a passing financial courier.

Fang Yuan held the money, smiling so widely she could not close her mouth. Last time they split money, they were repaying debts. This time it was pure savings. “We chose the right path. This really brings in money.”

Wuhu also handed over his share. “Ahem, mine, you should hold onto it first too.”

Fang Yuan stared at the money in his hand. “Give it to me? You trust me to hold it?”

Wuhu said, “If I do not trust you, are you going to steal mine?”

Fang Yuan looked at the money and felt tempted. “No, Fifth Brother, this is a lot of money. Is it enough to buy…”

Wuhu quickly covered her mouth. “Buy nothing. No credit, no borrowing. I will keep my own money. You just manage what my brother-in-law earns.”

If he really gave Fang Yuan the money, it would be handing it to the wrong person.

Fang Yuan then asked directly, “If you have money, why not give it to Mom?”

Wuhu raised an eyebrow. “Did the eldest brother and the others give their earnings to Mom?”

Fang Yuan said, “They are already married.”

Wuhu replied, “I am going to get married too.”

Fang Yuan said firmly, “You do not trust Mom.”

Wuhu said, “Do you think I do not value our relationship? If Mom suddenly gives the money to another son on impulse, what would I do then?”

Fang Yuan insisted, “That would not happen.”

Wuhu asked coldly, “When Mom gives you money, do they know?”

That question was too sharp.

Fang Yuan shook her head. If she could give it to herself, she could also give it to others. In the end, Fang Yuan was persuaded by Wuhu. “Fifth Brother, you should still give me the money. I will help you keep it. Otherwise I am afraid you will spend it recklessly.”

Then Lu Chuan witnessed the entire process of how the two of them distrusted their elders.

Fang Yuan held so much money that she felt a little dazed. “So I am considered rich now?”

Then she quickly ran out to deposit it. She did not feel safe holding it.

Watching Fang Yuan hugging the money, Wuhu and Lu Chuan were both equally happy, and they went with her to deposit it.

Fang Yuan held two bankbooks, only then realizing belatedly, “So I am just helping Fifth Brother hide his bankbooks.”

Lu Chuan could not help but laugh. If not that, then what? Did she still want to help him spend it? Fifth Brother would probably not agree.

Wuhu said, “What more do you want? That is already a huge amount of trust. If you were not my sister-in-law, you would not even get this job.”

Fang Yuan let out a light snort. “True enough. Even Mom could not get a truthful word out of you.”

Lu Chuan burst out laughing.