Jiang Jinxiu's new house is arguably the largest house in Gujia Village at present.

The land was originally large; the previous house was a single-story building with eight rooms and a large courtyard.

The new house now has five living rooms on the first floor, and a large living room.

Jiang Jinxiu built a suite on the second floor, with only three rooms, each with its own bathroom, and a small living room.

The yard was enclosed by a wall, and a special kitchen, a woodshed, and a public toilet were also built there.

Passersby were filled with envy when they saw Gu Xichen and his family's big house.

Of course, there are also people who make sarcastic or cynical remarks.

Just like Li Cuihua, who spat on the side as she passed by: "What's the use of a nice house? It's still a hen that doesn't lay eggs. Without children, this house will belong to someone else in the future."

Jiang Jinxiu didn't hear these words, but Yang Dongmei, who went to check out the new house, did.

"What did you say to that old hag?"

Yang Dongmei glared angrily at Li Cuihua, grabbed a stick from the side, and chased after her.

When Li Cuihua saw Yang Dongmei, her pupils contracted again and again.

He ran forward with all his might, but still got hit by Yang Dongmei's sticks several times.

"You old hag, don't let me see you again. If I see you again, you're dead."

Yang Dongmei had her own things to do, so she didn't continue pursuing her.

But she used all her strength in those few moves, and I believe Li Cuihua won't lose weight easily when she gets back.

After Chengzi and Xiaohei found out about this, snakes would occasionally appear in Li Cuihua's house.

Even after leaving the house, he was still chased by Xiao Hei. He didn't dare to go to the Gu family to settle accounts with Jiang Jinxiu, and only dared to curse her behind her back.

But every time she scolds someone, a few more snakes appear in her house.

She touched the snake's body several times, which terrified her.

Of course, Jiang Jinxiu knew none of this. Even if she did, she would only praise Xiao Hei and Chengzi for doing a good job.

After the house was completely built, Jiang Jinxiu, as agreed beforehand, gave each helper enough rice, and even paid those who didn't want rice.

Jiang Jinxiu also gave each of them an extra half jin of brown sugar.

Everyone says Jiang Jinxiu is magnanimous.

Jiang Jinxiu looked at the house in front of her and thought of the man who had not returned for a long time. She felt melancholy and wondered if he would be able to come back in time when she moved into the new house.

We were supposed to spend two days together, but it's ended up taking almost two months.

Men's words are never to be trusted.

Gu Dashan had already chosen the date, saying that the day they moved into their new house would be New Year's Day.

After they moved into their new house, Gu Lao Da and Gu Lao Er were to report to the steel factory.

...

Time is passing by day by day.

Gu Laoda is now raising two children all by himself, acting as both father and mother. Even though he is exhausted, he is gritting his teeth and persevering.

But every time Yang Dongmei saw him, she couldn't bear it; she didn't want her son to live the life she had once lived.

So she found a matchmaker and arranged several marriages for Gu Laoda, but unfortunately none of them were successful.

He either hid away or made excuses with various questions, and he never succeeded.

Yang Dongmei sighed for a long time because of this.

After learning that he could work at the steel factory, matchmakers practically wore out their doorstep, but Gu Laoda hesitated to agree.

Yang Dongmei thought that when he went to the steel factory, there would be no one to take care of her two granddaughters, so she gritted her teeth and still wanted to find him a partner.

Sure enough, today the matchmaker said there was a pretty girl he wanted to introduce to him, but Boss Gu still made an excuse to avoid it.

Yang Dongmei's eyes welled up with tears when she thought of this.

Gu Dashan, who was watching from the side, felt extremely distressed.

He pulled her into his arms: "Wife, it's not good for you to rush the eldest son like this. His affair with Yang Zhaodi has been going on for a while, so let him take it easy."

"What do you mean by 'slow down'? You have no idea how tiring it is to raise a child alone. You know how I got through the time you were gone. What do you know? I just hope that the eldest child won't be so tired. Pearl is a girl, and it will be easier for her if she has a woman to help her."

Besides, isn't he about to start working at the steel mill? What will happen to the two children…?

As Yang Dongmei spoke, tears streamed down her face unconsciously.

Gu Dashan felt extremely guilty.

He knew he owed her far too much; it was all because of him that she was so exhausted.

He held her tightly in his arms and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Honey, I'm sorry, I won't go anywhere else from now on. I'll stay with you. As for the eldest son, we'll keep an eye on him. We can't push him too hard; he has to figure things out on his own."

Yang Dongmei understood the reasoning, but she felt sorry for her child.

Gu Laoda overheard his parents' conversation outside the window. His eyes darkened. It wasn't that he didn't want to look for them; he was genuinely afraid.

He had tried to get to know other women before, but found that they acted one way in front of him and another way towards Pearl and the others.

He will soon be working at a steel factory, and many people are only interested in him because of his identity.

He really didn't want to.

Especially after seeing how his second brother and sister-in-law, and his third brother and sister-in-law got along, he longed to find someone who understood him.

If he can't find her, he can just raise his two daughters to adulthood.

So, standing at the window, he spoke up: "Mother, I really don't want to look for someone so soon. Right now, I just want to raise Pearl and her brother well, work hard to earn money, and give them a better life."

Please don't pressure me. I'm all grown up now, and I know what I want. Please don't worry so much.

The money his mother had given him before, he returned to her as soon as it arrived in his hands. Apart from the money she gave him last time, he still owes his mother a few dollars.

Moreover, he still owes Lao San a hundred yuan for the money he invested in that project in their village last time.

He can't afford to be in debt anymore.

He will try his best to pay back all the money.

Hearing Gu Laoda's words, Yang Dongmei was very angry. She wiped away her tears and yelled at Gu Laoda, "You've grown up and your wings have hardened. I won't care about you anymore. Do whatever you want."

After saying that, she lay down on the bed and covered herself completely with the blanket.

When Gu Dashan saw Yang Dongmei's appearance, he remembered when they were young, he would make her angry and she would do the same thing, hiding herself under the covers.

So cute!

He waved his hand, signaling Boss Gu to leave first.

He then pulled Yang Dongmei out of the blanket, held her in his arms, and gently coaxed her. No one knows how he did it, but when Yang Dongmei came out again, she was much calmer.

But her eyes were still a little red and wet, and you could tell she had been crying.

Seeing his mother like this, Gu Laoda felt terrible.