Chapter 10
Nevertheless, they accepted us after Penelope cried a lot. The parents and daughter reconciled and burst into tears. It was a tearful scene and I almost cried, but my cheek was swollen at that time.
Besides, they like Roman very much because he is cute, handsome, and smart.
"My father decided to sell the land, they don't want to farm anymore. Mom and Dad are getting old anyway, and most of my siblings don't want to farm."
"Wait, what?"
I was stunned when I heard the news.
"My brothers and sisters don't want to farm."
"No, before that."
"My father wants to sell the land."
That's right. As far as I know, Penelope's family has 5 hectares of farmland. It was a big piece of land, and her family used it to grow corn and rent out the other part. Despite having a large piece of land, Penelope's parents still have a hard time.
Penelope has 9 siblings, most of them were already old. She was fourth in the family. When she was young, it was hard for her parents to feed them all.
"Maybe they want to retire. All my siblings are grown up now except the youngest son, my parents want to take life easy."
In fact, farming was a hard job with little profit. Our government is slowly killing the farmers and they have obviously done it very well.
That's why no one wants to be a farmer. They prefer to work in factories or offices, at least they can earn more money and it is less tiring.
My grandfather was a farmer before he sold his land and moved to the capital. Then he worked as a construction worker. Until he became a foreman and started his own construction company.
Everyone has to start something to achieve something.
"Then," I swallowed hard. "Suppose he want to sell half of his land. How much will it cost?"
I know I sound like a greedy son-in-law, but I can't help it. We're talking about a lot of money here, and I'm hoping my wife will get at least a small amount. I'm not asking for much, just enough to see my wife smile.
"About that... They agreed on 1.7 million PHP for 2.5 hectares and will sign the papers on December 23rd."
"Then..."
I stared at her and she nodded.
"Hm, they want to give half of the amount to their children and I will get part of the money."
She smiled and kissed my cheek. I was still stunned when I heard what she said, but the kiss woke me up.
"Honey!"
"Uh-huh, don't celebrate yet. Let's celebrate with Mom and Dad."
"T- that's right."
The transaction was not yet completed. They want all the siblings to be there and receive the money together.
"If we want to get there before 24, you have to talk to your manager and get the bonus and 13 months. We need money to go back to the province."
I nodded. I have to hand in my resignation tomorrow. HR will understand, I think.
"Are you really sure you want to quit your job? It's hard to find a nice job like yours."
She looked at me worriedly.
"You know, I don't mind putting the money in the bank."
"Honey, you said I need to work harder. I want to start a business to give you a nice future. It sounds scary, but I have a plan."
Now that there is a system to help me, I'm confident that I can create a profitable business. I want to prove myself.
"I trust you.
Penelope, I love your smile.
"Hm."
I hugged her and kissed her neck.
"Honey, you understand the children are still awake. You have to wait for a little."
Then I licked my lips and whispered close to her ear.
"Honey, I want to..."
"No, you will not drink alcohol tonight. You promise me you will never touch alcohol again."
"Yes. Then how about--"
"No smoking either. Don't you feel sorry for the children? They breathe in the smoke every time you light a cigarette."
"I understand, I'm sorry. I will do my best to quit."
"That's the spirit, otherwise I will not sleep with you tonight."
My hug tightened when I heard what she said.
"Looks like someone is afraid to sleep alone."
She said teasingly, looking at me.
"Wife..."
I stroked her hair and kissed her forehead.
I was disappointed that I will never taste alcohol and cigarettes again, but I have to be stronger for my family. Alcohol makes me so dramatic that I'm thinking of killing myself... Maybe alcohol pushed me to die.
As for smoking, I never want any of my children to inhale it, so I smoke far away from them. But since I promised my wife to stay away from cigarettes, I will stay away from them.
My willpower is stronger now.
"Let's wait until the children are asleep, then we will start."
She escaped my embrace and left the room giggling. She could tell by my reaction that I was excited.
"I understand."
I was kind of thirsty right now. I want to eat my beautiful wife... Ahem, anyway, I followed Penelope and checked on the two kids.
"Mommy, sleepy..."
"Honey~ Do you want to sleep now?"
"En."
Sophia nodded and yawned. It was easy for a small child like her to fall asleep. Sophia sleeps early and doesn't cry in the middle of the night most of the time.
Penelope took her to her room. Sophia was still sleeping in a crib and she loves her bed because she is surrounded by lots of squishy dolls.
Great, my sweet daughter wants to sleep.
I'm excited because one of the kids wants to sleep and I can cuddle with Penelope much earlier... But I looked at Roman, it looks like this kid wants to stay up late because there's no school tomorrow.
But still, Roman is a child and his stamina diminished quickly. He went to his room and fell asleep.
Now...
"Fufu, why are you acting like this?"
"Wife, I miss you."
"Geez."
I stared at my wife and Penelope giggled, I followed her back to our room and our night began.
[Ahem, Smut alert next chapters.]
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