5 Mama Goose (1/2)
”Before we get you some clothes, we'll go see which place can help you with some fake IDs and certificates.”
Mother Ye had her hand over Ye Shuang's arm proudly, but the first words out of her mouth had completely shocked Ye Shuang.
”Huh‽” Ye Shuang couldn't believe her ears.
”…Don't tell me you don't know about this‽” Mother Ye too was equally shocked. ”Weren't there quite a number of such establishment around your university? In fact, I remember seeing them selling fake graduation certificate…”
Ye Shuang tilted her head back to look at her mom, ”No, the question is why we need those?”
”My silly son…” Mother Ye seemed to have adapted to her new role quite easily; it seemed like she had accepted the fact that she had given birth to two sons. ”Have you forgotten how different you look now? In fact, you might even need to redo your original ID; what if you also look much prettier as a woman?”
Since the moment they were born, from birth certificate to university examination, all the IDs and certificates had been handled by Mother Ye. To be able to send both children to university without a single worry from Father Ye was a great testament to Mother Ye's success.
One should not underestimate the skill required to be a successful homemaker. Once her children reached the appropriate age, she had to help them with the choice of school, deal with the many forms, liaise with other students' parents and teachers on top of taking care of the family…
Did women enjoy being the ol' ball and chain? No, it was because no one else in the family was willing to step up to the plate!
The father of the house normally had a clearer focus on the bigger picture, but in terms of the smaller details and everyday wisdom, one truly needed a woman's touch. This was highlighted by the fact that after Ye Shuang's dramatic transformation, Father Ye's biggest worry was her career, but Mother Ye was concerned about her ability to mesh into the society with her new identities.
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The reality had proven that a qualified homemaker was not only careful when dealing with formal routines, but if they wanted to, they could be equally perfect when dealing with illegal certification…
”My son's ID must be useable with traceable records… Let me tell you, my phone is connected to the internet, I'll use the ID to purchase a plane ticket on the spot, if it can't go through, then the deal is over!” Mother Ye utilized her immense presence, honed over years of bargaining at the morning market, to maintain control of the situation. She went through her demands carefully, while at the same time, requesting discounts. ”Also give me a graduation certificate, I want the 211 type, don't lie to me because I know how to check for authenticity online… By the way, I hear you people also deal with passport‽ Wait, how about driver's licenses? Son, I've bought so many things from you, shouldn't you give me a good discount‽”
Ye Shuang stood to the side awkwardly. Other than holding Mother Ye, she found no opening to intervene. The men who manned the place were almost in tears; they were nearly driven crazy by Mother Ye. They had served many customers before, but this was the first time they had crossed swords with a professional middle-aged homemaker.
Her mercantile skill had reached the maximum score of 100, and her persuasion skill was at an expert level as well. She dominated the trade even though this was the first time Mother Ye had patronized this place.
After some back and forth, a lanky fella, who looked like the proprietor, came out. He skipped Mother Ye to look at Ye Shuang. ”Need a new ID?”
”Why else do you think I'm here?” Ye Shuang retorted.
Mother Ye wanted to chime in, but Ye Shuang pulled on her sleeve silently… Ye Shuang still remembered not to be too cavalier with her strength… After a glance at her son, Mother Ye believed such a situation called for a talk between men, so she stood to the back.