“Landlady Auntie, this is…..” Zhang Ye asked.
Rao Aimin looked at him, “This is my niece; my sister’s child. She will be under my care from now on. You keep your eyes on her, too. Don’t let her run around; this little imp is full of tricks.”
A puzzled Zhang Ye asked, “Under your care from now on? What about your sister and brother-in-law?”
Rao Aimin’s eyes did not betray any emotions as she replied calmly, “They passed away a long time ago. The child had been cared for by my brother-in-law’s family in the past. Two days ago when I was not around, I was at the proceedings to take custody of her. Her surname will follow our Rao family.”
“I see.” Zhang Ye understood that her family matters were probably a little complicated, so he did not probe further.
“Oh, yes.” Rao Aimin thought of something, “I heard you resigned? How is it?”
Zhang Ye nodded, “It’s alright, Landlady Auntie. I did not want to continue there for some time already; thanks for your concern.”
Rao Aimin looked at him, “I’m not concerned about you. I am concerned if you are able to pay your rent on time. It’s almost the end of the month; if you can’t pay up, then get out. No two ways about it.”
Zhang Ye nearly vomited blood. You are too damn direct!
At this time, Rao Chenchen also laughed at him derisively, “Hur Hur.”
Rao Aimin agilely picked up Rao Chenchen with her hand and held her in her arm. A child of eight years old was not that small, but the landlady auntie did it without skipping a beat. It was as if she was carrying a beer bottle. She said to Zhang Ye, “Quickly find a job next week. Who allowed this boy to curse at the award presentation ceremony? You deserve to lose your job, hur, but that poem of yours was quite appropriate. You had some of my style when I was younger!”
Zhang Ye casually said, “Sure. I will look for a job after a few days’ rest. Please don’t worry. The rent will continue without break; I will definitely find a good workplace.”
Rao Chenchen who was in her aunt’s arms looked at Zhang Ye cross-eyed, her mouth stiffly smiling, “Hur Hur.”
Hur Hur, what Hur Hur! Zhang Ye was utterly defeated by these two ladies. The landlady auntie’s poisonous mouth was enough to give him nightmares. Great, now there’s a little one, too!
Could he live through this?
Will this old and young one team up and come destroy him every day?