Momo's Gradual Change

C45. Confiding in Grandma.

Chapter 45: Confiding in Grandma

After finishing dinner and tidying up, Song Yimò went to her room for a moment and returned holding a wad of money.

"Grandma, here's two thousand yuan for you to use," she said.

Grandma Song had her own thoughts about this and realized that Yimò had probably saved all the remaining money for her here.

She didn't refuse the money but asked, "Why are you giving me money to use? The medical expenses for this illness were covered with your money, and I haven't touched my own. Our life as grandmother and granddaughter and your tuition fees are not an issue."

Sitting across from her grandmother, Song Yimò discussed the matter very seriously, "Grandma, how much do you usually spend each month on living expenses? Three hundred or five hundred? When I'm not here, you eat leftovers or just have soy sauce and chili paste as a meal. You've been scrimping and saving, but don't forget you just had surgery."

Grandma Song couldn't meet her granddaughter's gaze and instead took a sip of water. She had indeed been living like this, not just her, but many people her age. Eating a meal didn't require so many considerations.

However, now that she had surgery on her stomach, she realized she couldn't continue like this.

"Dr. Ni emphasized the need to take good care of your stomach. I need to focus on my studies and can't be around all the time to look after you. So, I'm giving you money to ease your financial burden. Even if it's for my sake, you must take this seriously. If I miss half a month of classes in my first year of high school, what about in the second or third year? You'd be worried, wouldn't you?"

Grandma Song nodded, feeling very anxious this time. She was terrified that her granddaughter's grades might drop and not recover, and she couldn't bear to go through that again.

"So, you must spend the money generously. Eat whatever you like, focus on foods that are good for your stomach. I only have a bit over two thousand left, here's two thousand, and starting next month, I will give you three thousand every month."

"You don't have to give so much, I have my own money..."

"If you don't spend this money, I'll worry. Save any leftover money, and if there is, keep it aside. If you're not constantly chased by money, you'll feel relieved naturally."

"Still, there's no need for so much."

Song Yimò walked over and stuffed the money into her grandmother's hand, "I will earn a lot of money in the future, so you can spend it however you want."

"My Yimò will surely be successful in the future, but..."

Grandma Song sighed deeply as she looked at the money in her hand, "Alright, Grandma will accept it for now. You don't need to give me three thousand; two thousand is enough. It's just the two of us at home, how much can we spend? Haven't you opened a bank account? Keep the money safe, and once you turn sixteen, be sure to get your ID card. With an ID card, you can get a bank card. I don't know much about these things, but I see young people using those."

Song Yimò agreed and had already planned to do this. It was inconvenient to not have an ID card, especially with strict regulations in Xinghu County, where they wouldn't issue one before the age of sixteen.

"One more thing."

Old Grandma Song looked up at her, waiting for her to speak.

"I'm making money by writing novels online, and you can't tell anyone about it. Not even old friends or Song Zhi or Song Yi. Mr. and Mrs. Miao know, but I'm not sure if they told Grandma Miao. If they didn't, you shouldn't bring it up either. The fewer people who know about this, the better."

"Don't I understand anything?" Old Grandma Song laughed and patted her granddaughter's cheek, "I may not know the big principles, but I understand the concept of keeping wealth hidden. I know Song Zhi and Song Yi well, I won't let slip a word to them."

Leaning on her grandmother's shoulder, Yimò murmured, "I won't trust them. My actions are unrelated to them. Song Yi has already signed an agreement, and it has been notarized. Even if she finds out something, she can't do anything to me. But Song Zhi is different. If he knows I have money, he will do anything to get close to it. So in the future, I won't keep my money in your account to prevent him from scheming. Please don't blame me for being unreasonable."

Old Grandma Song smiled wryly, "I won't blame you. How could I blame you? It's great that you're considering these things. If we don't watch out for them, we won't have peaceful days. That's why we can't reveal our wealth."

"Don't be sad, I will get into the University in City B. When the time comes, I'll take you there, far away from them. In a new environment where nobody knows us, you can treat yourself well without anyone noticing."

"Silly girl, why would you take grandma with you when you go to study?"

Song Yimò looked up, her expression serious, "I'm not joking. Whether you agree or not, I will take you with me. How can I focus on my studies if I leave you alone at home? Who will take care of you if you have a headache or a fever? If I rely on Song Zhi, the sun will not be able to rise."

Grandma Song was stunned. "But all the people I know are here. I don't know anyone there..."

"Don't worry, Grandma. I'll make sure we settle in smoothly. When we find a place to live, I'll look for a neighborhood with plenty of company for you. Still apprehensive about making friends? Spend the next couple of years immersing yourself in Mandarin through TV. Our dialect, while similar, has a unique cadence. With a bit of practice, you'll pick it up in no time."

The girl was quite determined. Grandma Song, upon meeting her granddaughter's gaze, realized as much.

The idea of living in City B had never crossed her mind. The cost of living there was exorbitant, with housing prices rumored to be around six or seven thousand yuan per square meter. Even though her granddaughter was earning a decent income now, it wouldn't be enough to cover the expenses of her senior year and potential college education.

At her current rate of earnings, tuition for high school and college shouldn't be a major concern. Perhaps they could even consider living in City B...

Such a move would require a substantial sum of money.

"Yimo, prioritize your studies for now. We're not at that stage yet."

Song Yimo shook her head. "It'll be easier if we plan ahead. I can't be expected to go to school alone while you're left to fend for yourself. You're my grandma, not a housekeeper."

"But living in City B will cost a lot of money."

"I can earn it. The last thing you need to worry about is money." Before she started writing novels, she had no certainty, but now she was confident. Last night, her book had reached over fifty thousand views. This figure would still be impressive ten years from now, making her a unique talent in the field.

Even if this was her only successful book, it would still earn her more money than most people could make in ten or twenty years. She was well aware that a book had many additional values.

For instance, it could be turned into a game.

When she was writing, she had already considered this possibility. If her e-book did well, it could potentially be developed into a game. Even if it wasn't possible now, there would be a chance in the future.

She was very confident.

"Though I'm glad you're so confident, I still need to think about it carefully," Old Grandma Song said. She had a deep fear of change, and Yimò didn't want to push her. She knew her grandmother well, and she had two years to persuade her.

Touching her granddaughter's head, Old Grandma Song smiled, "My Yimò is amazing, being able to support the family at just sixteen. Grandma is looking forward to being pampered by you."

"Of course, I want to pamper you. That's my ultimate goal."

Old Grandma Song smiled so wide that her mouth almost reached her ears.