After lunch, Cheng Tianyuan drove a car full of family members back to Wangjiang Garden.
Xiao Ranran played all morning, drank half a bottle of milk, and fell asleep quickly.
Xue Ling was too tired by her husband last night and took a nap with her son.
Liu Ying was not in the habit of taking a nap, so she was chatting with Xue’s mother in the kitchen while preparing ingredients for dinner.
Father Xue was so happy at noon that he and Cheng Muhai both drank. They were a little dizzy when they came back, so they simply went back to the room to sleep.
Cheng Tianyuan drove to the new store, and after checking the account, he went to the slaughterhouse to buy some fresh beef and pork, then turned around and went home.
"Hey! Why did you buy so much?" Mother Xue said with a smile, "How many days will it take to eat this!"
Cheng Tianyuan explained: "Part of it is braised pork, and part of it is eaten today while it is fresh. You can cook the braised pork until tomorrow, and it will be more fragrant then."
Liu Ying said with a smile: "There are many people in the family, so we should prepare more food."
Xue's mother couldn't help feeling embarrassed, "It's too troublesome for us to come here."
"What are you talking about!" Liu Ying said angrily: "Don't say such outlandish words in the future. We are all a family! You don't know, when we first heard that you were coming over, my wife and I were so happy that we couldn't sleep.
!”
Mother Xue smiled and said, "I haven't been to Rongcheng for more than ten or twenty years, and the changes here are so great! You moved to live in an apartment here, and the environment has become so good. We are really happy for you."
"This is all Ling Ling's credit." Liu Ying said with a smile: "Since she got married, this family has simply changed too fast, and it has become so good!"
She hadn't read any books and didn't know how to describe her mood, but she intuitively felt that the situation at home couldn't be any better!
"If you told me three years ago that our family would be like this today, I wouldn't have believed it! Haha!"
Mother Xue stopped and said: "A Yuan's contribution is equally great. Also, you and Mu Hai have been helping them, otherwise they would not be able to make money with confidence. The progress of the family is the result of everyone's concerted efforts.
How could she have accomplished so many things by herself!"
Liu Ying packed up the meat and wiped her hands.
"Haitang, let's go to the living room to drink water. I'll make you a cup of tea, and then go to the balcony to enjoy the breeze and bask in the afternoon sun. It'll be comfortable."
Mother Xue stayed in the factory every day and had no time to sleep. She had no time to look at the scenery and bask in the sun.
"Great! It's a little cold in the house, it's better to go out and get some sunshine!"
The two made tea and moved the small stools to the balcony. The sunshine and sunshine shone warmly on their bodies, and the river breeze was not too cold and felt very comfortable on their bodies.
Liu Ying explained: "The wind in the evening and morning is cool, but not now. Xiao Ranran likes to come here in the afternoon to watch the ships. Occasionally, large cargo ships will pass by, which makes the little guy excited. Also, in the evening, there will be some small boats catching fish.
Fish, the river is quite lively.”
"Hey! Someone is fishing in a boat over there!" Mother Xue saw it and said with a smile: "The water in the river is clear, and the fish should be delicious."
"They are all people who live nearby." Liu Ying explained: "Ahu's mother said that she used to have a small fishing boat when she was young, and she often went down to the river to catch fish and shrimps. Later, when Ahu grew up, he would go there. Listen.
It is said that in the past, people who lived nearby had small fishing boats, and if they could catch fish and shrimps, they would also have meat to eat. They rely on the water to drink water, and they rely on the river to eat the river!"
"That's right!" Mother Xue said: "My hometown is close to the mountains. We eat and drink in the mountains. We eat from the mountains."
Liu Ying became curious and asked: "I remember your hometown is also in the imperial capital, right? Are your family members okay?"
"My brothers and sisters-in-law are very good." Xue's mother sighed and chuckled: "My parents passed away more than ten years ago, both in their eighties."
"A long life." Liu Ying whispered: "Both my parents passed away early. In rural areas, they often didn't have enough to eat. The elderly were starving and sick. They all died of illness within a few years of living."
Xue's mother consoled her: "Life is better now. We have food and drink, but we are not yet rich enough to have everything we want, but we have made great progress."
"Yes, yes!" Liu Ying chuckled: "At least I can eat enough. I went back to Chengjia Village with Mu Hai during the Chinese New Year, and I also went back to my parents' home when I had time. The family is financially better off, and Mu Hai has a lot of money.
Now that he had money, he gave two hundred yuan to my eldest brother to build a house, and two hundred yuan to my younger brother, so that he could send his two children to study hard. He also said that our family is barely doing well, and if we encounter
If you have any difficulties, come to the county seat and find us."
"Mu Hai is a good husband." Xue's mother whispered: "It's not easy for him to think about your mother's family so much and speak like this. Old Xue has nothing to say to my mother's family. But...I
That brother and sister-in-law are very greedy and often come here to get money and things."
Liu Ying asked: "Isn't it too much? You have to slow down in the middle, lest Lao Xue becomes angry, which will not be easy to handle."
"That's too much!" Xue's mother said angrily: "They often went to see Lao Xue behind my back, and I got angry several times. Lao Xue later didn't even let me know, and secretly stuffed money into them."
Liu Ying laughed and said: "Old Xue is an intellectual. He has read books and is very kind to others."
"He is too soft-hearted." Xue's mother lowered her voice: "My brother and sister-in-law raised the children, trained them, and even bought a house and a car. Lao Xue was quite rich, but he felt that he was a relative, so he couldn't help him.
So every time I asked, I would give them money. I thought they went too far. I didn’t go to their house during the Chinese New Year, saying that I already have a grandson and I have to take care of my grandson, so I can’t go out.”
Liu Ying whispered: "We are married, and our parents' family is living well, so our hearts are at peace. If your parents are still there, they must be thinking about you and must care about you. But if your brother, sister-in-law, and brothers only think of you as a helper,
Money, if it makes you and Lao Xue unhappy, it will also harm you!"
"Fortunately, Lao Xue was able to get it, and he gave it to eight thousand yuan." Xue's mother couldn't help but frown: "But if it happens too many times, everyone will feel uncomfortable. It is said that helping the emergency does not help the poor, not to mention that they are not in a hurry. They can do it themselves
I always come to trouble my uncles when I have done something, as if I feel I owe them. I was raised by my parents, not a brother or sister-in-law. They find excuses to come every few months, and I feel annoyed!
"
Liu Ying reassured: "If Lao Xue doesn't mind, just turn a blind eye."
"It's not that I'm reluctant to give it to them." Xue's mother whispered: "Now that the family's economy has improved, eight thousand is not a lot, but they always find some excuse to come to ask for money. If this continues, no matter how good-tempered and generous Xue is,
I don’t think it’s appropriate either.”
"That's right." Liu Ying muttered: "It's not easy for you and Lao Xue to make money. It's all hard-earned money. They always come up with excuses to ask for money. That's because they are shameless. As human beings, you still have to rely on
Own."
"That's the truth." Xue's mother whispered: "No matter how rich my uncle's family is, it is still his family's business. I remember when I was determined to marry Lao Xue, my brother and sister-in-law were always opposed! Fortunately, my parents looked at me.
In the long run, I feel that he is a kind-hearted person and is willing to let me wait for him. If it is for my parents, I will be willing to give him more money. But my brother and sister-in-law find excuses to ask for money from time to time, which is really annoying!"
Liu Ying asked curiously: "Do they have no income? Are their children grown up?"
"They are all retired workers and have income." Xue's mother explained: "The children are also grown up. One of them got married and the son has already started a family. When they got married, Lao Xue gave them 8,000 yuan. Not only did he help them buy
It’s more than enough for a house and a wedding. They all receive wages, but they still come here every few months, saying they’re having a hard time and making excuses to ask Lao Xue to give them money.”