As Xiao Fubao came downstairs, upon hearing the name Chen Yunyun from the raw material factory, he immediately ran forward.

She spread her arms out, like a chick guarding its food, and protected the things under her body, saying in a childish voice, "Grandpa, I want it!"

Upon seeing Xiao Fubao, Zhang Guoliang's old face softened. "Little Fubao, be good. We don't need it. Grandpa will take you to buy one."

Little Fu Bao, dressed in her new clothes, had a stubborn look on her delicate, pretty face. "I want this one."

Zhang Guoliang really doted on her, so he had no choice but to let her have her way. "Alright, alright, whatever you say. Xiao Xu, take it inside."

Xu Zhiyin brought the New Year's goods into the house, and Zhang Guoliang brought in Xiao Fubao. The three of them sat down on the sofa.

"Xiao Xu, you've done a great job in the steel mill workshop these past few months. There will be a vacancy for the director position at the beginning of next year."

The implication in his words was clear enough that Xu Zhiyin was overjoyed.

Moving to the provincial capital was probably the best decision my mother ever made.

Thanks to Zhang Guoliang's connections, the children were able to attend school in the provincial capital.

He and his older brother both have jobs, and their family receives government-subsidized grain rations.

With Zhang Guoliang protecting her at work and Xiao Fubao's gold coins subsidizing her life from time to time, she lived a very comfortable life.

As the two chatted, little Fu Bao, sitting on the sofa, stared blankly at the New Year's goods on the coffee table, missing Aunt Chen and Brother Changting so much...

Before the Lunar New Year, Chen Yunyun took the children to the county town. In addition to bringing New Year's gifts for Xie Lao, she also bought several new outfits for the children.

In previous years, she was afraid of attracting attention, so she only dared to tear off fabric to make clothes for the children, stuffing cotton into old clothes, for fear that others would see it and be envious.

This year is different. She has the raw material factory as her confidence, and even more so the capital behind the raw material factory as her support. Who dares to touch her?

She bought malted milk powder and goat milk powder at the supply and marketing cooperative...

Amidst envious glances from others, I bought a bunch of snacks that the kids love, such as fruit candies, peanuts, and melon seeds, as well as a new schoolbag and new stationery.

She also bought several rolls of red yarn, thinking that since she had nothing to do at home during the Chinese New Year, she could knit some scarves for the children.

There was a movie theater next to the supply and marketing cooperative. Chen Yunyun left her purchases at the cooperative and bought movie tickets with the children.

A movie ticket cost 50 cents, and the movie was in black and white.

Chen Yunyun didn't find it interesting, but the three little ones watched it very attentively.

Especially the third child, Xu Jingsheng, was waving his little hands excitedly.

"How about I take you to Beijing in a few days?"

Last time I went there mainly for business, and I didn't have a chance to properly explore old Beijing. Besides, Director Xue gave her a courtyard house last time, but I haven't had time to go see it yet.

That's a courtyard house worth tens of millions or even hundreds of millions in later generations! Chen Yunyun was excited just thinking about it.

“We have a house in Beijing! Mom made some money this year, let’s see if we can buy a few houses in Beijing, one for each of you!”

With more than half a month to go before the Chinese New Year, Chen Yunyun took her children to Beijing.

The courtyard house is located at No. 18 Fengfu Hutong, Dongcheng District, just a kilometer or two from Wangfujing.

Knowing that Chen Yunyun was coming, Old Master Xue sent someone to pick her up.

A team of police officers helped Chen Yunyun with her luggage. Just as they reached the main gate, the gate of number 19 next door suddenly opened a crack. The people inside screamed in fright when they saw Chen Yunyun and her group.

"Don't arrest my father! My father is innocent. What did he do wrong? You've already beaten him, and now he's bedridden. What more do you want?! Don't push your luck!"

The people inside threw some mud out, which landed at Chen Yunyun's feet.

The guards all knew that Chen Yunyun was an honored guest of Elder Xue and a guest of the research institute, so they immediately prepared to go next door to arrest the person who was littering.

The two people arrested were a man and a woman with similar facial features, who appeared to be siblings. Both of them were emaciated and had dark circles under their eyes.

The two men appeared exceptionally thin against the backdrop of the tall police officers/guards.