Zhou Miaoqing felt her throat go dry. She hesitated, struggling for words for a long moment before apologizing, "Mom, can I discuss something with you? Could I stay here until after the Spring Festival before coming home?"
Mother Zhou felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over her. She didn't scold her immediately, but asked calmly, "Why?"
Zhou Miaoqing hurriedly explained about setting up a stall to sell shoes with her roommates. "Now, my roommate and her brothers are heading home. I want to take over some of the remaining stock to sell. I can earn a bit more money, which will cover my living expenses for the next semester, and you and Dad won't have to work so hard."
Chapter 217