NOVEL NEXT Chapter 20
Chapter 20: Twenty Thousand to Stop Picking Up Trash:
Su Zhenxing no longer had the energy to scold Su Chen.
If what Su Chen said was true—that he had no clothes and no money—then it made sense that he had to find a way to make money himself.
Yes, his method was disgraceful.
But the real issue lay with Liu Yanran.
How could she not give Su Chen an allowance?!
The other three children in the family all had plenty of pocket money.
Glaring at Liu Yanran, Su Zhenxing waited for an explanation.
“Liu Yanran, say something!”
“Exactly how much allowance do you give Su Chen every month?!”
For a long moment, Liu Yanran avoided his gaze, trying to dodge the question. But when she realized she couldn’t escape, she had no choice but to speak.
“Su Chen is just a student. His food, clothing, and living expenses are already covered by the family. What does he need pocket money for?!”
Hearing this, Su Zhenxing stared at her in disbelief.
Then, he roared in fury.
“So you’re saying… you really never gave him any pocket money?!”
Liu Yanran didn’t answer.
But her expression said it all.
She had never given Su Chen an allowance.
For a moment, Su Zhenxing was speechless.
This was a problem he would deal with privately with Liu Yanran.
But right now, the most important thing was to stop Su Chen from picking up trash and embarrassing the family any further.
There was no time to argue about Liu Yanran’s neglect.
Clearing his throat, Su Zhenxing adjusted his tone and looked at Su Chen.
“Su Chen, listen—you’re picking up trash because you need money, right?”
“From today onward, I’ll have your mother give you a monthly allowance.”
“So, can you stop picking up trash now?”
Stop picking up trash?
That was not an option!
Su Chen waved him off, looking completely uninterested.
“No need. You don’t have to give me an allowance.”
“I’m not short on money anymore.”
“I, Su Chen, have already found a way to make money.”
“Just from today’s haul alone, I made over seven thousand yuan.”
“If I do this every day, I can easily make around two hundred thousand a month.”
“So, don’t bother giving me money. I can support myself.”
Hearing this, the corner of Su Zhenxing’s eye twitched.
He could tell that Su Chen was serious about turning trash collection into his career.
Yes, he had to admit that picking up trash in wealthy neighborhoods could be profitable.
But Su Chen was making money by trampling on the Su family’s reputation!
This had to stop.
If Su Chen kept this up, the entire Su family would become a joke.
Taking a deep breath, Su Zhenxing made a decision.
“Su Chen, listen—if you can make two hundred thousand a month from picking up trash…”
“Then I’ll personally give you two hundred thousand yuan a month!”
“As long as you stop picking up trash!”
Before Su Chen could respond, Liu Yanran protested.
“Su Chen is just a high school student! Why does he need two hundred thousand yuan a month?!”
“In my opinion, even ten thousand is more than enough for him!”
Su Qiqi also objected immediately.
“Dad, why should Su Chen get two hundred thousand yuan in allowance?!”
“Big Sis and I only get one hundred thousand a month!”
“Even Su Mu gets only fifty thousand!”
“If Su Chen gets more than me and Big Sis, how is that fair?!”
“This isn’t fair at all!”
Although Su Mu didn’t say anything, his face was filled with jealousy.
Seeing this, Su Chen quickly nodded in agreement.
“Yeah, yeah! This is so unfair!”
“Just let me support myself!”
“I really don’t need an allowance!”
But before he could continue, Su Zhenxing shot a glare at Liu Yanran and Su Qiqi.
“Don’t talk to me about fairness.”
“Su Qiqi, can you make two hundred thousand a month?”
“If you can, then I’ll also give you two hundred thousand in allowance.”
“Can you?”
Su Qiqi fell silent.
Forget two hundred thousand, she couldn’t even make five thousand on her own.
Pouting in dissatisfaction, she didn’t dare say another word.
Turning to Liu Yanran, Su Zhenxing continued.
“We are the wealthiest family in Haishi. Our children getting two hundred thousand a month is nothing.”
“If you think it’s too much, then fine—I will personally handle Su Chen’s allowance.”
Realizing that she wouldn’t have to pay the money herself, Liu Yanran stopped arguing.
Seeing that both Liu Yanran and Su Qiqi were quiet, Su Zhenxing turned back to Su Chen.
“Well? What do you say?”
“You’ll get two hundred thousand a month from me…”
“And in exchange, you stop picking up trash.”
Su Chen sighed.
It seemed he had no choice.
If they insisted on giving him money, what was he supposed to do?
Besides, two hundred thousand for doing nothing was obviously a better deal than spending his time digging through trash.
Whether Liu Yanran was happy about it didn’t matter.
Faced with this much free money, Su Chen had no reason to refuse.
“Alright, alright.”
“Personally, I’d rather be independent.”
“But since you’re so insistent on giving me money…”
“I guess I have no choice but to accept it.”
“Wouldn’t want to hurt your feelings, after all.”
Hearing this, Su Zhenxing’s face twitched uncontrollably.
This brat was acting like he was doing him a favor!
Damn it, when did Su Chen become this annoying?!
Whatever.
As long as he stopped picking up trash, Su Zhenxing didn’t care what nonsense he said.
Without another word, he pulled out a bank card and handed it to Su Chen.
“This card has two hundred thousand yuan on it.”
“From now on, I will transfer two hundred thousand yuan into this account every month.”
“As long as you stay away from trash bins, the money won’t stop.”
Then, narrowing his eyes, he warned Su Chen.
“But if you ever pick up trash again…”
“I will cut off this allowance immediately.”
“Do you understand?”
Without hesitation, Su Chen grabbed the card and stuffed it into his pocket.
“Got it, got it.”
“Talk any more, and I might change my mind and go back to picking up trash.”
“At least I’d be independent that way.”
“And honestly? I could still make just as much.”
“Let’s be real—you were the one begging to give me this money.”
“I only took it because I didn’t want to hurt your feelings.”
Hearing this, Su Zhenxing felt completely defeated.
This brat… was shameless!
He wanted to curse him out, but seeing Su Chen happily holding onto the bank card, he finally felt relieved.
At least the Su family wouldn’t be humiliated anymore.
At least Chen Guang wouldn’t have any more chances to mock him.
This was already good enough.
For now.