"Oh dear, why are you saying all this?"

"Come on, my dear daughter, eat more vegetables. You're carrying two people now, so you need to nourish yourself properly."

Wang's mother nudged Wang's father and enthusiastically served food to Wang Xinyue.

Now, her daughter Xinyue has successfully married Shen Yongjun's eldest grandson and is even pregnant.

If she gives birth to a son, he will be the eldest grandson. Then all the money in the Shen and Ruan families will belong to her grandson.

Ruan Qiushui and Gu Changfeng are so arrogant now, all because they're trying to make a fortune for their grandson.

He's just destined to be a workaholic, what business genius? Pshaw!

"Yes, yes, yes, only when our good daughter is healthy can she give birth to a big, healthy boy."

The father also realized this, and the rain suddenly stopped.

"Um."

Wang Xinyue could easily understand what they meant, but she simply didn't bother to expose them.

Putting aside the fact that my younger sister and brother-in-law earned their business through their own abilities, the elderly couple Shen Yongjun and the Ruan family would not allow outsiders to take advantage of them.

The Ruan family is not a family that favors sons over daughters; on the contrary, they cherish their daughter Ruan Qiushui even more.

Ruan Shiping had previously told her that all of his maternal grandfather's property belonged to his younger sister. Even the house and money after their parents passed away would most likely be left to her.

If the young couple has any opportunities in the future, they will try to earn more for their child.

If she were an ordinary person, Ruan Shiping's salary would never have allowed her and her children to live a hard life.

In short, don't try to take advantage of the younger sister; you'll have to rely on yourself for food and drink.

"Boss, you should go and reserve a table at the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant later. They're all relatives, we should at least show our support."

Seeing that Wang Xinyue was indifferent, Wang He didn't say anything.

The most important thing now is to maintain good relations with the Nguyen family.

However, the thought of the exorbitantly priced dishes on the Imperial Kitchen's menu made Wang He's heart bleed.

Even if you order the cheapest option, a table will still cost close to ten thousand.

…

The Imperial Cuisine Restaurant opened quietly amidst much anticipation, with dignitaries arriving in cars.

"Sister-in-law, this is today's bill from the Imperial Kitchen. Take a look."

When the Imperial Cuisine Restaurant closed in the evening, Gu Changshu carefully sorted out the bills and handed them to Ruan Qiushui when he returned.

This is his first day at work, and he'll need his sister-in-law to give him some pointers if he falls short.

"Sister-in-law, these are the lists of our customers and their contact information, as well as their future reservations."

Gu Xiaoxiao also took out a notebook.

Those who can dine at the Imperial Kitchen are either rich or noble. If you can befriend them, you'll have more opportunities in the future.

Therefore, she made a point of noting down these people's personalities and preferences, just in case.

"You've done a great job."

"From now on, you will be fully responsible for the affairs of the Imperial Kitchen. If there are any problems you cannot solve, then let me know."

After reading it, Ruan Qiushui expressed her appreciation to the two.

As expected of a top student from the business school at Peking University, she can now feel at ease letting them go ahead and do it boldly.

"Sister-in-law, we will definitely live up to your expectations."

Gu Xiaoxiao and Gu Changshu nodded excitedly.

It feels so good to be entrusted with important responsibilities. At least they are not useless and can really help Third Sister-in-law.

"Alright, go to sleep early, we'll be busy tomorrow."

Ruan Qiushui patted the two of them on the shoulders.

Today, Yu Shan Fang has become an instant hit, with reservations surging. It is feared that in the future, the restaurant will be so popular that diners will have to line up to get a chance to eat there.

…

February 10, 1980.

Red Flag Brigade.

"Old woman, my third son and his wife called me."

Gu Guangrong walked into the house with a happy expression, saw the old woman sewing shoe soles, and snatched the shoe from her.

"I've already told you your eyesight isn't good, so you shouldn't sew shoe soles anymore, why won't you listen?"

"Are you really going to just go blind and abandon me and the children?"

Gu Guangrong was furious; this old woman was even more stubborn than him.

Life is better now at home, there's no need for her to strain her eyes like that, we can just buy something for a little money.

The third son's wife said that it's better to lose money than to let others suffer a loss.

Money is meant to be enjoyed; don't live a miserable life, only to find that you can't take your money with you to the grave.

"I know, I know, you're more long-winded than a woman."

Xie Xiuying felt guilty.

She hid it well, only making shoe soles when no one was home. If Gu Guangrong hadn't suddenly returned, he definitely wouldn't have found out.

"You just said that your third brother and his wife called you? What did they say?"

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, I wonder if the third brother and his wife will be able to come back.

Xie Xiuying thought for a moment that although she also hoped that the third son and his wife would bring their grandchildren back, they couldn't come back every year. The third son's wife should also keep their in-laws company.

Oh, what a worry!

"The third brother has already bought our train tickets. In a couple of days, we'll take the train to Beijing to celebrate the New Year with him and his family."

When Gu Guangrong heard that his third brother and his wife wanted him and his wife to go to Beijing, he was overjoyed.

That's Beijing, the capital of China, where the leaders live. Gu Guangrong dreams of going there.

I had no money and no time in the first half of my life, so I could only daydream.

Now that his family is better off and his children are successful, he can finally see the world.

"real?"

Xie Xiuying couldn't sit still any longer and stood up abruptly.

Did the third son and his wife really send them to Beijing?

But she and her husband are both from the countryside. If they go to the big city and live with their third son and his wife, won't they make a fool of themselves and embarrass them?

"Of course it's true."

The third son's wife has already asked the person in charge of Xueji in City C to buy train tickets, which will be delivered to them tomorrow.

"What, old woman, don't you want to go?"

Gu Guangrong noticed that his wife's expression was off. Could it be that she was still reluctant to leave the Red Flag Brigade?

They're not going to live in Beijing permanently; they'll come back.

"Of course I want to go to Beijing, but..."

Xie Xiuying told Gu Guangrong about her concerns.

"I told you women are more calculating."

Gu Guangrong had an "I knew it" look on his face.

"We are indeed from the countryside, but we neither steal nor rob. The money we earn and the food we eat are all earned through our own abilities. No matter where we go, no one can find fault with us."

"Even great men say that everyone is equal. We grow crops to feed city dwellers, so does that mean we're inferior to them?"

“If they dare to belittle us, that would be like cursing the cook, it would be ungrateful.”

Gu Guangrong didn't feel any sense of identity barrier.

We all have the same nose and mouth, so who is more noble than whom?

Some city dwellers live worse lives than those in the countryside.

"Alright, let's pack our things and head to Beijing."

Xie Xiuying was successfully persuaded by Gu Guangrong and decided to go to Beijing to take a good look.

"Old man, pack your things first, I'm going out for a bit."

Xie Xiuying thought for a moment, then put on her wool boots and went out.