Zhao Li did not apologize, "Dad, this is the end of the matter, why are you talking about this?"
"I like Zhiqiang, and he can't get rid of me!"
"Besides, if it weren't for Zhiqiang, would the brothers at home have found jobs?"
"Zhao Tong is so stubborn that he guards a treasure house but refuses to understand it!"
"I would rather let the whole town suffer poverty along with her. She deserves to be a widow for the rest of her life!"
"Who among the Zhao family members doesn't want to say hello to you?"
"We are here to accumulate merit for the Zhao family, you don't need to feel guilty!"
The clan leader was still worried, "But... what if Zhao Dong knows about it?"
Zhao Li waved her hand, "It's nothing but, don't worry, no one dares to tell Zhao Dong!"
"Besides, what happens even if Zhao Dong knows?"
"In this town, the Huang family is the local emperor. If Zhao Dong wants to return to Tianzhou safely, he won't dare to cause trouble!"
...
On the other side, Zhao Dong saw his mother leaving and found an opportunity to say, "Auntie, I have something to ask you."
The aunt smiled and said, "You want to talk about the sound of cannons from the back mountain, right?"
Zhao Dong nodded, "Yes, what's going on?"
My aunt didn't shy away from it, "It's a coal mine that's being mined in the town."
Zhao Dong asked doubtfully, "Didn't you contract this mountain? Why would someone start mining?"
The aunt said with a natural expression: "I returned the package last year!"
Zhao Dong was puzzled, "Retired? Why?"
My aunt smiled and said, "Why else?"
"Auntie has dedicated her whole life to this mountain. Seeing that your sister is going to college, I also thought, if people go to higher places, I can't stay here all my life, right?"
Zhao Dong nodded, that's what he said.
But when these words came out of his aunt's mouth, he always felt that something was wrong!
If my aunt was so easy to talk to, how could she have fallen out with her second uncle back then? Why didn't she go to the city with her father?
Based on Zhao Dong's understanding of his aunt, this mountain is his aunt's fate.
Why did the older generation suddenly let go of their beliefs after holding on to them all their lives?
No matter how he thought about it, something felt wrong!
The aunt continued, "When Jiaqi finishes taking the college entrance examination, I will leave here with her and go to the city to study with her!"
"I have already made up my mind to let Jiaqi get admitted to Tianzhou University, so that I can be closer to you then!"
Zhao Dong was confused, "Auntie, are you telling the truth?"
The aunt touched Zhao Dong's head and said happily: "Silly boy, what's so sincere about you?"
"I know you feel sorry for your aunt, and I also know that you are capable now. Don't worry, no one will bully your aunt."
"Auntie returned the package voluntarily!"
"The town bought insurance for my aunt, and bought it out in one lump sum based on her length of service. After retirement, my aunt can also get a pension."
"And your sister's tuition and living expenses have been covered from high school until she graduates from college, so our family doesn't have to spend a penny!"
"In addition, the town also promised that no matter which university Jiaqi goes to, they will buy a house for us and my wife near the university!"
"This is a good thing, don't you think?"
Zhao Dong didn't know about the entanglement of interests, but seeing his aunt's relaxed expression, he gradually dispelled his doubts.
Zhao Tong stopped the man and said, "Xiaodong, listen to my aunt, our whole town owns the mine in the back mountain, and the Zhao family holds a small share."
"It's a good thing that we can make everyone rich, so don't ask any more questions."
"Try your aunt's cooking tonight, and then return to Tianzhou tomorrow after worshiping your ancestors!"
"After the college entrance examination, my aunt will go to Tianzhou to find you!"
Zhao Dong exhaled slowly, relieved the pressure and said: "Okay!"