"Don't say that. This is all thanks to everyone, Yao Yao, Tian Tian, ​​and all of you who worked together to complete it," Shen Qiaoyue said modestly.

She doesn't think you've done anything special.

“I knew you’d say that. We’ve known each other for a long time. Let me tell you, the house has been handed over, and the basic renovations are done. We can move in now.” Zhang Hongying said excitedly, “I’m not in a hurry right now. I’ll go take a look at the house in a while. After the baby is born and a little older, I’ll move in after the smell has dissipated. What about you?”

Shen Qiaoyue smiled and said, "We're not in a hurry. Let's go back and discuss it with our families."

“Me too. The family compound is quite close to my workplace. I’ll think about it later.” Jiang Jinyao thought so too.

"The house isn't far from the factory, it's just in front. I heard that all the surrounding facilities are being improved, like this park and the supply and marketing cooperative." Zhang Hongying's information is always very accurate.

Whenever there was news, he would actively share it with Shen Qiaoyue and Jiang Jinyao.

"If everything is ready, we should move in as soon as possible to give the children a better living environment. Right now, many cadres are queuing up to apply for housing, so let's not waste resources and let them live in the empty rooms."

After Shen Qiaoyue said that, everyone agreed that it made sense.

Jiang Jinyao sighed softly and said, "This family compound is quite nice. We've all created a good living environment together. It's really hard to bear to part ways with it all at once."

Jiang Jinyao has lived in the family compound for more than six years, and she has developed feelings for it.

“It’s normal to be reluctant, but this house was provided by the military for their families. Now that we have a house, we really need to move out as soon as possible so that those who need it can have a place to live.”

Shen Qiaoyue continued.

Jiang Jinyao didn't say anything. When they got off work in the evening, those of them who didn't have to work overtime pushed their bicycles to the bulletin board, saw their names, and then pushed their bicycles away.

"Time flies. Little Xingxing is already four and a half years old, and I've been working here for almost eight years."

Jiang Jinyao never expected that eight years would pass in the blink of an eye, and that she would get married, have children, work, and get promoted and receive a raise.

“I think my life has been much smoother than yours. I’ve never encountered any hardships in my life,” Jiang Jinyao said with emotion.

After listening, Shen Qiaoyue smiled and looked at Jiang Jinyao, saying, "An ordinary life is quite good. We live much better than others, and we are not dissatisfied."

“That’s true. We now earn a hundred yuan a month, and I feel that the gap between us and An Lude is slowly widening. Maybe my salary will be higher than his in the future.” Jiang Jinyao proudly boasted to Shen Qiaoyue.

With a smile on her face, Shen Qiaoyue echoed, "That day will come eventually."

"But if factories don't innovate, they will fall behind in the future, and we will be abandoned by the times."

Shen Qiaoyue remembered that in a year and a half, the era would usher in a huge reform.

In the future, their lives will gradually improve, and everything will face a huge reform.

"Anyway, living well in the present is the most important thing. We can talk about the rest later." Jiang Jinyao listened to what Shen Qiaoyue said. She always looked at things in the long term. She thought that such a life would be very tiring.

Seeing that Jiang Jinyao showed no concern for the future, Shen Qiaoyue said nothing more.

Back home, during dinner that evening, I told Lu Chen about the room the factory had assigned me.

Xiao Nian was overjoyed when she heard that her mother had been allocated a house, and a three-bedroom one at that; she was finally going to have her own place.

Thinking about it, she looked at her aunt and asked, "Auntie, can I come and live with my sister?"

"Of course I can." Shen Qiaoyue agreed without thinking, then added, "You should ask my sister. The room is for my sister."

Imagine looking at your older sister with longing eyes; that little expression is so cute.

Xiao Nian said, "Of course, we've never been apart."

"Thank you, sister." Xiangxiang happily ate her meal.

As Da Nian grew up, he became much more introverted and didn't like to talk much. He would take care of his younger sisters and his academic performance was also very good.

After dinner, the two girls went to play with the children in the family compound. Da Nian was tall and the younger girls were all together. He was in the kitchen helping Shen Qiaoyue wash the dishes.

"Da Nian, why aren't you playing with your friends?" Shen Qiaoyue came in carrying the remaining empty bowls to wash, and saw Da Nian helping to wash the dishes, so she asked curiously.

Da Nian said, "I'll help Mom wash the dishes before I go out to play."

"No need, Mom can wash it." Shen Qiaoyue tried to take the work from Danian, but Danian didn't move and refused, saying, "Dad told me to wash it before he left. Mom, you rest. I can wash it clean."

“You’re still so young, Mom can do the housework,” Shen Qiaoyue said again.

"It's okay, Mom, I can do it." Da Nian just wouldn't leave.

Shen Qiaoyue frowned slightly and asked, "Did Dad say something to you?"

"No." Da Nian denied it without looking up at Shen Qiaoyue.

Shen Qiaoyue knew that Lu Chen was very strict with Da Nian, so the older Da Nian grew, the more introverted he became. He could do housework and even mend clothes.

"Don't take what your father says too seriously. He's too strict. Mom will have a good talk with him tonight. Don't be upset. Mom will do the housework. The most important thing for you right now is to enjoy the happiness of childhood. Stop doing it, Mom will do it." Shen Qiaoyue tried to pull the child away.

Da Nian said, "Mom, you weren't born to do housework. I'll finish washing quickly. I wasn't forced by Dad. It's because at school, the teachers also teach us to do chores. The teachers hope that we can experience the hardship of doing chores. I want to help my parents share the burden."

Shen Qiaoyue was very happy and touched after hearing this; the child was so sensible.

"Just wash it this time. Next time, your parents will do it. You're still too young. When you grow up and go to study in Beijing, you'll definitely need to do housework yourselves. When your parents aren't around, you need to take good care of yourselves and look after each other with your sister. But when your parents are here, Mom doesn't want you to be so sensible. You and your sister are the same here with Mom."

Shen Qiaoyue patted Danian's head to comfort him.

Her son is older now and doesn't get close to her anymore. Now she won't even let him kiss her, and he gets shy about it.

"Okay, Mom." Da Nian nodded shyly.

"Mom will wash some fruit for you. After you eat the fruit, you can go out and play with your sister." Shen Qiaoyue turned around and went to get the fruit.

Da Nian said to Shen Qiaoyu, "I'm not going out. I have to do my homework later, and then I'll take a shower and go to bed."

Shen Qiaoyue was taken aback. This child is so self-disciplined.

I was both amused and exasperated.

Six months later, Shen Qiaoyue finished tidying up the house she had been allocated and moved in together on the weekend when she had some free time.

It took me a whole morning to get it sorted out.

Shen Qiaoyue looked at her own house and felt very happy, as if she had found a sense of belonging.

Both the big and small New Year's Eve celebrations had their own rooms, and they were so happy in their rooms that they didn't want to come out.

Shen Qiaoyue was so tired that she sat down on the sofa. All the things in here were moved from the family compound.

These are all things I've used for many years; I've developed an attachment to them.