Chapter 34: Marriage?
Chapter 34: Marriage?
"I must master the Twin Sticks technique."
A determined look flashed in Jiang Cheng's eyes.
With just one stick, one hand was left free, limiting its lethality.
But with both hands wielding sticks, it would be a different story.
Even if ten thugs came at him together, it would only take a few strikes to deal with them.
Additionally, he needed to activate his Martial Arts Academy membership as soon as possible.
In his mind, he wanted to take a shortcut and activate the advanced membership directly.
The Wild Wolf Gang and the Iron Fist Gang were currently engaged in a fierce battle, and according to Lu Zicheng, the Wild Wolf Gang's situation was not looking good. It was highly likely that they would eventually give up this territory.
When that happened, the Iron Fist Gang would take over.
This meant that the management and stall fees previously paid would have to be paid again. Jiang Cheng didn't believe that the Iron Fist Gang would be kind-hearted and consider the well-being of the slum residents. If anything, more people might end up homeless when they took over.
Handing the money over to the Falcon Fist Gym would avoid such trouble.
Of course, there was still a risk. If the new Iron Fist Gang didn't acknowledge the arrangement, it would be problematic. However, Jiang Cheng felt that this possibility was unlikely. After all, three martial arts academies had been established here for two to three decades, and countless gangs had come and gone. In the end, the academies remained, while the gangs of the past had faded into obscurity.
As he pondered, he realized he wasn't far from home.
By this time, the sky had completely darkened.
At the entrance of his home, not only the elderly but also Aunt Chen was waiting, her face filled with worry.
Upon seeing Jiang Cheng's silhouette finally approaching, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.
"Grandma, I'm back!"
Jiang Cheng walked over with a smile and said, "Aunt Chen, you're here too. Have you eaten?"
"Not yet, I was waiting for you." Aunt Chen asked with concern, "Why did you only get home after dark? Did you run into any trouble on your way back?"
She glanced at the two stoves on the tricycle.
"It's fine. Someone was keeping an eye on them, so I had to take a detour, but I managed to avoid them."
Jiang Cheng smiled.
"That's good." Aunt Chen breathed a sigh of relief, but the worry between her brows didn't dissipate.
Jiang Cheng might have been lucky this time, but what about the next?
Sooner or later, he would be blocked.
"Xiao Cheng, if they catch you, will you just hand over the money? Your brother, oh..."
Aunt Chen's eyes turned red, and her voice choked with emotion.
"I know."
Jiang Cheng sighed and then winked at her.
The three of them pushed the tricycle into the house and closed the door. Jiang Cheng placed the day's earnings on the table.
Even the elderly, who had been prepared, widened their eyes in surprise.
Aunt Chen's mouth hung open, speechless.
So much money? All earned today?
"Aunt Chen, want to count it?"
Jiang Cheng smiled.
Financial matters must be kept confidential from outsiders.
But Aunt Chen wasn't an outsider.
"Okay."
Aunt Chen was also a bit excited and began counting the money, bill by bill.
"Four hundred and sixty?"
Her voice trembled as she looked at Jiang Cheng with disbelief.
"All earned today?"
"That's right."
Jiang Cheng nodded, "All profit. The rest of the money, I used to buy sweet potatoes and charcoal. They're all here."
"All profit..."
Aunt Chen was stunned.
She and her daughter earned a living by mending clothes for others at home, with very unstable income.
On average, they made only a few dozen a day, occasionally reaching a hundred.
Fortunately, Aunt Chen was frugal, and after paying the monthly management fee of one thousand, they could still save a little after covering their basic needs.
But Jiang Cheng had made over four hundred in just one day! It far exceeded her imagination.
The candlelight flickered.
After a while, Aunt Chen finally snapped out of her shock.
She looked at the money in her hand, then at Jiang Cheng, and asked, "Xiao Cheng, can you earn this much every day from now on?"
"There shouldn't be any issues."
Jiang Cheng replied without hesitation.
"That's good."
Chen Sao took a deep breath.
Over four hundred a day, almost fifteen thousand a month.
Such a high income in the slums was like finding a phoenix feather or a unicorn's horn.
Even in the city, they say that those earning over ten thousand a month are in the top thirty percent.
Jiang Cheng was genuinely happy for him.
The next moment, she kindly reminded him, "Xiao Cheng, don't tell anyone about this, and don't lend money to others. Also, it's not easy to build a successful business, so don't be greedy and compromise on quality. Otherwise, the good reputation you've built up won't last."
Jiang Cheng listened attentively and nodded with a smile. "Don't worry, Aunt Chen. I won't do something as shortsighted as to ruin my future."
"I believe you're not that kind of person either."
Aunt Chen nodded.
She looked at the money in her hands.
"As for the money, let Grandma keep it for you, so you can save up for your future wife."
At this moment, the old woman's voice rang out.
"In my opinion, our Xiao Cheng should marry Xiao Yue."
Aunt Chen was taken aback and felt a little embarrassed.
In fact, she had been thinking about this for several years. She had watched Jiang Cheng grow up and knew him inside out. Although he was poor, he was a hard-working and reliable person. If her daughter married him, she would be at ease.
However, her daughter was still young, and it wasn't time to talk about marriage yet.
In the past two years, she had tried to sound out her daughter's thoughts, but the latter stammered and said that she only saw Jiang Cheng as an older brother and hadn't considered him in that way.
Now that Grandma Jiang brought this up, Aunt Chen's heart warmed up again.
In truth, she didn't mind whether Jiang Cheng could earn a lot of money or not, but of course, it would be better if he could.
Even if he only made fifteen thousand a month, let alone ten thousand, his standard of living would surpass that of ninety-nine percent of the people in the slums. If her daughter married him, she definitely wouldn't have to suffer.
Therefore, she didn't say anything and wanted to see Jiang Cheng's attitude.
At this moment, Jiang Cheng was a little stunned.
His original body did have some thoughts about Lin Yue, the girl next door.
But his words...
He felt that the girl was too thin, although she was quite pretty.
Of course, that wasn't the key issue. The critical point was that they weren't very familiar with each other, and in the blink of an eye, they were about to enter the hall of marriage? Wasn't it too fast?
Moreover, these were difficult times. If they really had a child, a sudden fear would arise in his heart.
"Why aren't you saying anything? Xiao Yue isn't ugly, and she's sensible too. It would be great to marry her." The old woman sounded a little displeased.
Aunt Chen stood by and watched.
In her heart, she also hoped to hold her grandchild soon. Seeing Jiang Cheng settle down and have a child, even if she died, she would smile in her grave.
"Grandma, Aunt Chen," Jiang Cheng scratched his head, "Actually, I haven't thought about marriage yet. I want to sell sweet potatoes well first, and then consider getting married."
"You child..."
The old woman became anxious.
"Alright, Grandma Jiang," Aunt Chen smiled and interrupted the old woman, then turned to Jiang Cheng, "I think Xiao Cheng is right. It's not too late to start a family after you've established your career. Well, it's getting late. I should be going. Xiao Cheng, count the money and see if there's any missing."
"Aunt Chen, what are you saying?"
Jiang Cheng hurriedly said, "If I can't even trust you, Aunt Chen, is there anyone else in this world that I can believe?"
Aunt Chen smiled, "Alright, I'll leave the money here. Remember to save it. I'll be on my way first."
"Aunt Chen, let me see you out."
Jiang Cheng quickly got up and followed her out of the house.
"Aunt Chen, I don't mean to reject Xiao Yue. It's just that..."
Jiang Cheng wanted to explain.
(End of Chapter)
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