Her words left Shao Yuhua blushing with embarrassment, yet Shao Yuhua did not simply fall silent. For the sake of her son, she swallowed her pride and continued to reason with her.
"A few dollars is still money, Lingling. You have to think about it—Congrong’s monthly allowance is only thirty-some dollars. We have a whole family here, so many mouths to feed, all depending on his income alone. This thirty-some dollars might look like a lot, but in reality, it’s hardly enough. If you save a little now, you’ll have more leeway when it’s time to give birth. You’ll be able to buy whatever you need without having to go around begging people for loans, won't you?"
Shao Yuhua was truly earnest, and her advice was as gentle as could be, but Shen Ling didn’t hear a word of it. She even opened both jars of vanishing cream right in front of her, dug out a glob, and began meticulously applying it to her face and body.
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