In the blink of an eye, May Day arrived.
Wang Xiaoliang's older cousin Wang Xiaozhe was getting married, and the family had already called several times, insisting that the two of them come home.
His mother, Zhao Xiuqin, was especially persistent. "Xiaoliang, you absolutely have to bring Zijin back. I miss her so much!"
Wang Xiaoliang was in a bind. "Mom, there are several events over the May Day holiday, and Zijin has accepted them all. She'd lose over six thousand yuan in just two days."
On the other end of the phone, Zhao Xiuqin immediately changed her tune.
"Oh my! Then just focus on work. Don't come back! Making money comes first! You'd only be supporting players here anyway, just two more mouths to feed."
"Mom, don't you miss Zijin?"
"Of course I do! We can video chat!"
Her lightning-fast reversal left Wang Xiaoliang unsure whether to laugh or cry.
Wei Zijin felt bad about it and sent Zhao Xiuqin a WeChat message specifically to suggest that Xiaoliang go home on his own.
Zhao Xiuqin replied instantly. "I don't want to see him. I want to see you. What would be the point of him coming back alone? The relatives would think you two had fallen out. As long as you two are doing well, I'm happy."
Afterward, Zhao Xiuqin called Wang Xiaoliang separately and gave him a string of instructions.
"Son, you have to take good care of Zijin. That girl is wonderful in every way. She's beautiful, has a lovely personality, and earns so much money. You've found yourself a real treasure. I'm telling you, hurry up and learn to cook. You'd better take good care of her."
Wang Xiaoliang wasn't pleased to hear that. "Mom, I earn plenty of money too, okay? Why do I have