Chapter 11 Responsibility

Chapter 11 Responsibility

When the subsidy was mentioned, Yao Guohua's expression changed.

"Don't forget, I'm the one who's supporting you all," Yao Guohua said angrily.

"Yao Guohua, don't forget that all these years, it's always been my mother who has been supporting us."

We eat my mom's food and use my mom's products.

What happened to your salary? You saved it all, and then spent it on other people.

My mother was a model worker; she worked in the factory for twenty years, but she didn't save a single penny for herself.

Why? Because all the money is spent on us!

Even after she left, she still used her meager abilities to protect us. The extra 20 yuan a month in subsidies from the factory was because of my mother.

Yao Guohua, ask yourself honestly, have you ever taken care of us?

"I've already been very lenient by not asking you for rent for all the years you've lived in my mom's courtyard." Yao Shula retorted without hesitation.

Yao Guohua opened his mouth, unsure how to retort.

Indeed, for all these years, it was Schumann who had been the breadwinner.

It was agreed that Schumann's salary would be used to support his family, while his salary would be saved...

"Alright, it's been exactly one year since Comrade Schumann left, which means the factory's subsidies have been paid for a year as well."

"What standards were used to distribute the subsidies in the first place?" Director Liu asked the chairman of the labor union.

The union chairman, who had been listening the whole time, immediately spoke up.

"Actually, the 20 yuan subsidy is indeed for the child."

The factory has a unified standard. For children who are minors, each child receives ten yuan, with a maximum of thirty yuan.

Comrade Schumann has three children, but Shura was already nineteen last year and is not eligible for the subsidy.

So the union decided to pay out 20.

Factory Director Liu thought this was very reasonable.

"In that case, starting this month, this subsidy will be sent directly to the child."

Shura, you just need to go to the union to collect this money every month.

In addition, the New Year's benefits have not yet been distributed. Schumann collapsed at his post. Every year, in addition to the subsidies, the factory also gives out holiday gifts.

From now on, the children will be in charge of these things.

As for the subsidies for last year...

The total for twelve months is 240 yuan.

Yao Guohua, I don't care how much money you spent on the children, return half of it, that is, return 120 yuan to Shula and her brother.

Did you understand?

The cash should be delivered to the union within three days, and the union will then transfer it to Shura and the others.

"Shura, do you think this is okay?" Director Liu gently tapped the table.

Yao Shula nodded immediately.

This is already very good. Originally, her plan was to ask for the subsidy back so that they could keep it themselves.

Yao Guohua dared not object to Director Liu's decision.

It's just 120 yuan, right? I'll withdraw it from the savings bank and deliver it to the union tomorrow.

Seeing that neither Yao Shula nor Yao Guohua had any objections, Director Liu glanced at the union chairman.

The union chairman understood what Director Liu meant; they would have one more task to do in the future.

After resolving the matter, Factory Director Liu breathed a sigh of relief.

It doesn't seem that difficult to solve right now!

Why can't Yao Guohua even handle such a small matter?

Factory Director Liu became increasingly dissatisfied with Yao Guohua.

After glancing at Yao Guohua, Director Liu subconsciously rolled his eyes.

"Shura, the subsidy is settled then."

Do you have any other requests? You can continue. Director Liu gestured for Yao Shula to continue.

After Yao Shula made her first request, Uncle Shu was no longer worried.

He had been wondering if, since they were father and daughter, they might feel embarrassed because of what Yao Guohua had said.

Looking at it now...

Haha, you don't need to worry about it at all.

Uncle Shu even took a sip of the tea that someone from the factory manager's office had brought him.

Yao Shuxin and Yao Shuli also looked at their older sister.

My sister seems different than before...

Yao Shula took a deep breath and looked at Director Liu again.

"Director Liu, my second request is that Yao Guohua pay a certain amount of child support every month."

Of course, it's not about paying my child support.

I'm already twenty years old, and I can support myself no matter what I do.

But it's different for younger siblings; they are still young and not yet adults.

Shuxin was only fifteen years old after the New Year, and Shuli was only ten years old.

They still need to go to school and eat. As their older sister, I have a responsibility to take care of them, but... I have limited abilities and I'm afraid I won't be able to take good care of them.

Therefore, I request that Yao Guohua pay monthly child support for Shuxin and Shuli.

In addition, Yao Guohua will also have to bear a portion of the cost of their schooling, as well as expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances.

Director Liu, is my request excessive?

"You can't just say that Yao Guohua married someone else and raised someone else's child, and then ignored his own child!" Yao Shula asked, enunciating each word clearly.

Before Yao Guohua could speak, Director Liu spoke first.

"It's not excessive, it's only right!"

Shuxin and Shuli are both minors, and from a legal perspective, Yao Guohua has an obligation to raise them.

It is only right and proper for Yao Guohua to pay for raising the child.

"Shura, how much do you think is appropriate to pay?" Director Liu asked with a smile.

Yao Shula blurted out what she wanted without even thinking.

"One-third of his salary plus bonuses."

Shuxin and Shula are growing up, and their expenses are increasing; they need to spend money on food, clothing, housing, and transportation.

"This half-grown boy is eating his father out of house and home. It's not unreasonable for me to ask Yao Guohua for a third of his monthly salary plus bonuses."

Before Yao Guohua could speak, Director Liu looked at the head of the finance department.

How much does Yao Guohua earn each month now?

"The payroll for this month is ready. It should be fifty-nine yuan, plus a five-yuan bonus." The finance manager immediately announced Yao Guohua's salary.

Factory Director Liu immediately did the calculations.

"Fifty-nine yuan, one-third, that's nineteen yuan and sixty-six fen and sixty-six. Rounding it up, that's nineteen yuan and sixty-seven fen."

Let's give you twenty a month then!

Twenty yuan a month isn't much for two children's food, drink, and basic needs.

So, the factory writes something down, and both parties sign it.

There will be no room for disputes later.” Director Liu quickly calculated it.

"Director Liu, it's one-third of the salary plus bonus, given until you turn eighteen!" Yao Shula corrected.

Factory Director Liu was about to say, "It's just twenty yuan..."

Suddenly it dawned on me.

I'm making 59 yuan now, but as I get more seniority and there's more work and overtime, I'll definitely earn much more.

What if I get seventy yuan? Eighty yuan? Or even more?

The eldest daughter of the Yao family is quite intelligent!

Instead of being like other families who just foolishly say how much money they'll give me per month...

"Okay! One-third it is!"

"It's settled then!" Director Liu readily agreed.