Xia Wenhua held Pei Ying tightly, feeling her body trembling, and felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

Regret is always an inescapable topic in life, and "should have" and "could have" are a curse that people can never escape.

If she hadn't seen her old friends, Pei Ying might have gradually been assimilated by life, becoming an old widow in Hongshan Village, letting life torment her.

But life is unpredictable. Reuniting with old friends naturally brings Pei Ying joy, but it also inevitably brings feelings of sadness and regret.

Her brother and sister-in-law had long since reached a level she never dared to dream of. The differences in their family backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences made Pei Ying extremely nervous every time she visited her brother's home.

No one can be indifferent to it, and no one can be unconcerned about it.

Pei Ying didn't lose her mind; instead, she tried to catch up on the decades that had been stolen from her life, which really showed her courage.

Xia Wenhua gently patted Pei Ying's back: "Mother, I understand, I understand everything."

She pulled Pei Ying into her room, closed the door, and comforted Pei Ying for a long time.

Pei Ying had been thinking about these words in her heart for a long time. Now that she could say them out loud, and she had met someone like Xia Wenhua who could gently comfort her, she quickly composed herself.

She had never made things difficult for anyone before, but this time she really mustered all her courage to speak her mind.

"Wenhua, are you serious? Do you really think I can go to work?"

The unwillingness to accept defeat led to a momentary impulse, but once that impulse passed, Pei Ying's rationality returned.

She visibly tensed up again: "Child, I can pick up and drop off the child. I asked and they said they can take the child to the cafeteria in the evening, there are people there to take care of the child."

In her world, it's taken for granted that the grandmother takes care of the children. Even if she wants to go to work, she makes sure that she can pick up and drop off the children even if she's at work.

If you're occasionally too busy, you can pick up your child and let them play in the cafeteria.

She was afraid that Xia Wenhua would think she wasn't taking good care of the children, which would make the two children feel wronged.

"Mom, it's a good thing that you want to go to work and improve yourself. We're all family, so of course I have to support you."

You don't need to worry about the child. The childcare teacher can stay with the child a little longer. We can pay a little extra, and I can pick the child up after I get off work.

But working in the cafeteria must be quite tiring. Can you handle it?

The canteen helpers have to get up around three or four in the morning and are busy every day during mealtimes. After all, Pei Ying had just recovered from an illness, so Xia Wenhua was only worried about Pei Ying's health.

She wasn't worried about anything else, nor did she think Pei Ying should give up her own life to take care of their child.

The people who should be most responsible for their children are always the parents. Xia Wenhua thought this way when she didn't have her memories and thought her children were just objects of a task, and she naturally still thinks the same way now.

The people who should be responsible for her and Pei Songbai's child are them.

Due to the times, children today are really raised more freely and are not as precious as they were in later generations.

The childcare center is located in the military region and was originally intended to make things convenient for military spouses. Every day, some people pick up their children late at night, and there are several people working in shifts.

The country has considered all their difficulties in order to promote development, so they don't need to worry too much.

Xia Wenhua's words reassured Pei Ying, confirming that Xia Wenhua had no objection to her going to work, and she finally felt relieved.

As for her health, she had already thought about it.

“I just felt that I should do something. In the past, all the elderly people in the village had retired, and I didn’t think there was anything wrong with watching my children take care of them in their old age.”

Seeing your aunt and other people my age busy every day makes me feel uneasy.

"It's such a rare opportunity, I really want to seize it, but it definitely won't affect my health, don't worry."

The most important lesson for adults growing up should be respect. Pei Ying has lived for so many years, she must know this in her heart.

Xia Wenhua had already given her a heads-up; she trusted Pei Ying to handle it well.

Once she decided to support Pei Ying, she would definitely not let Pei Ying feel uneasy anymore.

Xia Wenhua smiled and said, "Mom, when you start working, I'll leave work a day early and cook something delicious so we can celebrate for you in advance."

Being a factory worker is such a great job! The two kids would be so happy to know!

She made the suggestion with great enthusiasm, and Pei Ying was drawn in as well, her face beaming with a smile.

"What's there to celebrate? I'll buy something for my precious grandson when I get my salary, and then I'll make them happy!"

When the word "salary" is mentioned, Pei Ying feels that she can stand up straighter than usual.

Being able to earn money to buy what she wants makes her happier than being a worker that others envy.

Her scheduled start date is next Monday, which means she only has five days left.

Xia Wenhua nodded, insisting that Pei Ying should definitely celebrate.

"This is Mom's first job, and she doesn't have to work on Sundays, so we should buy something to celebrate!"

Pei Ying said no, but a fleeting glint of tears crossed her eyes.

Everyone longs to be treated with care. The respectful treatment Pei Ying received from Xia Wenhua made her feel truly alive and dignified.

The Pei family has been experiencing a series of happy events lately, and Xia Wenhua is in a good mood as well.

I went into the city inside the bracelet again that night. It was still complete and bustling, but there was no one around, and I couldn't take anything out.

Life always requires being down-to-earth; so-called "golden touch" is just icing on the cake.

Xia Wenhua never intended to rely on her cheat ability forever. Although it was a bit annoying that she could see things but couldn't use them, she wasn't in a hurry.

Work isn't on track yet, so everything else can wait; there's plenty of time.

However, with Pei Ying going to work and her child going to school, she'll need to make more decent clothes, so it's time to start thinking about fabric.

Xia Wenhua thought about it for half the night, and Pei Ying's initiative to suggest going to work was a big touch for her.

The sense of accomplishment from watching someone grow is indescribable to outsiders.

She spent almost the entire night thinking about all sorts of things, but when Xia Wenhua woke up the next day, she was unusually energetic.

Pei Ying even said she wanted to get used to working early, so she got up very early to make breakfast and tidied up the whole house. What's even more remarkable is that she was so careful that she didn't make a sound.

Xiao Chen and Xiao Guang, who slept with her, were curious about when their grandmother got up, since she didn't make a sound.

Pei Ying smiled but remained silent. After making sure that getting up early wouldn't disturb her family, she put her last worry aside.

Xia Wenhua had a new idea after hearing the two children talking.

"Mother, the children are all grown up now. Why don't we let them sleep alone from now on?"

We can just take a look occasionally, so you won't feel so restricted and afraid to move when you get up.

Before Pei Ying could respond, the two three-year-old boys, who had already grown up, immediately jumped up.

"Yay! Yay!"

"Sleep by yourself!"