Ding Qiunan was stunned for a long time by her mother's words.

She never expected her mother to think this way. All along, she had thought that her mother insisted on moving away from there because of her preference for sons over daughters.

"Mom, is that what you think?"

"Otherwise, I know you all think I'm sexist, and I do have that thought, but my move here has nothing to do with sexism."

You married into the Li family, not the other way around. We can't take their kindness for granted.

Xiao Chu's parents passed away early, so you don't have to take care of your in-laws. You should treat Xiao Chu even better and not take advantage of her being spoiled.

"Mom, I didn't." Ding Qiunan was both amused and exasperated.

"What do you mean? I've lived next to you for so many years, how could I not see it? Sometimes I even think it's going too far, I just don't say anything."

"Here, help me hold this corner of the comforter. It's so convenient to have an extra duvet cover; it makes washing it easier than before, unlike before when it was such a hassle. It just uses up a bit of fabric."

"How much fabric would this use? It's not a waste. With this duvet cover, we can save a lot of work."

"Over the years, your cooking skills haven't improved at all, but you've certainly mastered the art of enjoying life."

"Hehe, your son-in-law taught me all of this."

"Hmph~ You're just lucky to have married a good man. Otherwise, with your laziness, you would have been kicked out by your in-laws long ago."

I just don't understand. Xiao Chu also came from the old society, and he learned a traditional craft. Logically speaking, he should be the kind of person who values ​​old customs. Like that year when he took Wenxuan to worship the ancestral master, tsk tsk, look at that scene, your mother has never seen anything so elaborate in her entire life. But how come he doesn't have any of those outdated ideas in his daily life?

Not to mention Ding's mother, even Ding Qiunan herself couldn't understand this.

"Hey Qiu Nan."

"Oh, what's wrong, Mom?"

"The twin-tub washing machine on the balcony, the TV in the living room, were all bought by Xiao Chu?"

"Yes, he didn't tell me about these household appliances at all. I only found out after they were bought."

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"Sigh~ Ever since we found out about this house, your dad and I have discussed it, and we've decided that after we pass away, this house will go to our little darling."

"Mom, aren't you thinking too far ahead?"

“We can’t not think about it. I’ll talk to your brother and the others about it later. They shouldn’t even think about this house anymore.”

"Mom, it's really not that serious. Even if someone else is missing, it's impossible for Choubao to be missing. Our big house in the east, the courtyard in Shichahai, and the shop on Qianmen Street, won't they all belong to his and Wenhui's future child?"

“That’s what you left behind.” Ding’s mother waved her hand. “This house now belongs to your father and me. In the future, it will be like what we left to our great-grandson. It has a different meaning.”

At this point, Ding Ma hesitated for a moment before saying, "Is Xiao Chu really going to give all the wealth he's worked so hard to earn to Wen Hui's child in the future? That child's surname is Chen."

"Mom, don't worry about that. No matter what his surname is, he has half of the Li family's blood in him."

"That's what they say, but they're definitely closer to that side. Once it's given away, it'll become part of their Shen family's assets."

Ding Qiunan knew that this issue was impossible to resolve, and she could never change her mother's mind, so she simply smiled and remained silent.

Seeing her daughter's attitude, Ding's mother could only sigh. In the end, it was a matter between the young couple, and she couldn't interfere no matter how far she was in their lives.

"Shall we have lunch here this afternoon?"

"No, Mom, Yueyue is still at home with the baby. We'll go back after we've tidied up a bit."

"Sure, bring the kids over more often when you have time. That little guy is so cute and adorable."

"Okay, Mom, we'll come often. We have a car, so it's convenient for us to come and go."

"By the way, our little one is almost six months old, and we still haven't decided on a name?"

"Li Chu came up with a name, Xingjian, Li Xingjian. Uncle Wang thinks it's not bad. Let's tentatively decide on this one for now."

"Xingjian? How is that written?"

"The 'xing' in 'walking' and the 'jian' in 'simple'."

"Oh, did they say so?"

"He found this in the Analects. The original saying is 'Be respectful and act simply,' which means to be serious and conscientious in one's attitude and to handle matters simply and without unnecessary complexity."

Ding's mother nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

"Xiao Chu didn't say what he wanted Chou Bao to do in the future?"

"Mom, don't you know him? He lets the child choose for himself when he grows up."

"well……"

Just as I was about to say something, Wenxuan appeared at the bedroom door.

"Grandma, Mom, my brother-in-law and I have finished cleaning up the living room and kitchen. Let's go see if Uncle needs any help."

"Wenxuan, have you boiled water yet? Is that gas stove working properly?"

"It burned, and it still works okay, but it doesn't seem to burn as fast as a gas cylinder; the flame is a bit weak."

"As long as it works, it's still more convenient than having to change the gas cylinder. That's one of the advantages of living here; you don't have to worry about changing the gas. Go on, go see your uncle."

"Mom, you'll have to take showers outside from now on."

"No problem, it's still cold now, so I only need to shower once a week. It's nice to soak in a public bathhouse. When it gets warmer, I can just wash in a basin in the bathroom, which is very convenient."

Looking at her mother's gray hair and slightly trembling hands, Ding Qiunan suddenly felt a lump in her throat and almost burst into tears.

"Mom, Dad will be seventy next year, right?"

"Yes, your dad is seventy years old."

“Li Chu said he’ll give my dad a proper birthday celebration next year, and then when you turn seventy the year after, he’ll give you a big one too.”

"Hey, what's the big deal? It's only in recent years that you've been worrying about this. Who used to celebrate birthdays?"

"Those were tough times before, but things are better now."

"Hehe, fine, do whatever you want, your dad and I will obey."

...

Back home, Ding Qiunan was a bit downcast. Li Chu knew why she was like this. After all, she had lived next door for so many years. Although she had moved not too far away now, it was still much more convenient to live nearby.

"What, am I supposed to drive over there and kidnap the old couple?"

"Go away, there's no such thing." Ding Qiunan pushed her man away, both amused and exasperated.

"Don't think about those messy things. Our parents are in good health. I can't say for sure, but they'll definitely live another 10 or 20 years."

Thank you, darling.

Why thank me?

"Thank you for doing so much for me."

"There's no need to thank me. Your parents are my parents, we're all the same."

"Dad, Mom, Xiaoyi and I aren't going home tonight. We'll take this route to work tomorrow."

Li Wenhui lifted the curtain and walked in from outside.