The maid put the amount of 500 million on the table, making us look at each other in surprise.
Because of the busy business, my wife and I asked Ms. Man – her husband’s cousin to help in the house. Housework is also light, mainly cleaning, washing dishes and cooking. In my free time, I also work with Miss Plum for fun. Her family is in the countryside, although the land is large, the economy is also difficult. In addition to the monthly salary of 7 million, I often give more money or gifts for her to bring home in the last 2 days of the month. Having lived together for a few years now, I no longer see Miss Plum as someone who works in my house, but more like a relative.
For the past year, my husband’s job has been continuously difficult. In September last year, he officially quit his job at his old company. We thought that someone with experience and ability like you would quickly get a new job. But no, my husband spread his resumes all over the company, big and small, but still mightn’t find a new job. The family economy weighed heavily on my fashion store.
But the number of customers buying following Tet also dropped sharply. One day I mightn’t even sell a shirt or pants. The economic crisis made my wife and I really struggle. Along the way, I discussed with my husband regarding letting Miss Plum quit her job.
When we talked regarding this, Miss Plum sadly said that she already knew. Seeing that I often sit down to calculate, spend, and save every penny, my husband has been out of work for a few months now, she knows that we are in trouble. Then she went into her room and took out a black bag. When Miss Plum opened it, my husband and I looked at each other in surprise when it was full of money.
Ms. Man said that she and her husband sold a piece of land in the countryside for nearly 1 billion. She borrowed 500 million VND for us without interest so that my husband might open his own business. She said that my husband is very skilled but does not want to be a worker but wants to be a manager. It was that mindset that made it difficult for him to find a job. Spend now opening your own business and doing your own business, both as a worker and as an owner. Ms. Man also advised me to change my business direction to other more practical products. When Tet is near, they will import more clothes to sell together.
What the maid advised is very true to the situation of the couple now. But receiving 500 million from her, I kept feeling like a failure and helpless. My husband is also in the same mood and is wondering regarding the other money. Besides, if the factory fails, where will we pay for Miss Plum? I’m so confused.
Theo Phunuvietnam.vn
