"My daughter, people's minds are not yet fully liberated these days, and women have it even harder. You might as well try to think of more ways out for them. We can't change the overall environment, but the people around us can lend a hand."

"Dad, I think you and Mom have become more open-minded and willing to help others since you came here."

"That's right. Your parents have always been honest and kind people. No matter where you are, you must always have kindness in your heart."

Yu You nodded, and some things in his heart seemed to clear up and gradually became clear.

"Dad, what do you think about me taking the young wives in the village to make soap and sell it?"

Yu Weimin pondered, "Of course we can wait until the economy opens up, but right now, we'll have to use oil or fat. It's hard to say what the raw materials are!"

"Yeah, let me think about it."

Seeing that Cao Xiu was almost done with her troubles, Yu Weimin took Yu You to help Cao Xiu pack up and go home.

Yu Yuan and his friends worked together to carry the pickle jar and walked in front.

Before I even entered the door, I heard voices in the yard.

Yu Tiezhu and Wang Cuihua came to the door.

Grandpa and grandma were helped out and sat in the yard, and Yu Tiezhu attentively served them tea and water.

Wang Cuihua held Yu Rou's hand and called her sweetheart.

"My dear granddaughter, you've suffered so much during these years of marrying into the Liu family. It makes me sad every time I think about it."

Wang Cuihua heard a noise outside the door and held Yu Rou's hand, acting even more convincingly. She raised her sleeve and wiped away tears that hadn't even been there.

Yu Yuan simply put the pickle jar on the ground and stood at the door without moving.

He said to his friend, "Big Liu, pinch me! Am I seeing things wrong?"

Big Liuzi didn't understand what was going on and started pinching him.

"Ouch, that hurts so much. You're so strong."

"Didn't you ask me to pinch you? You were just sitting there quietly, why would I ask you to pinch me?"

Yu Yuan shook off the goose bumps on his body before saying, "Look, those are my grandparents in the yard. I've never seen my grandma like this before."

His grandmother would always curse at them or beat them.

Yu Weimin and a few others also caught up, and the whole group of people stood at the door, not daring to move.

Yu Rou saw her savior, pulled her hand away with all her strength, and walked quickly towards the door.

But it was very difficult for her. Her grandmother's attack was a bit weird and she didn't know what to do.

"Wei Min, Cao Xiu, you two are finally back. You've been apart for so long, and you didn't even bother to visit. Your father and I miss you, so we specially sent you some food."

There were a few sweet potatoes lying alone on the ground, not much thicker than a thumb, and they looked a little frozen.

Next to it was a big bunch of celery and leeks.

"I heard you guys can grow a vegetable garden in the middle of winter. It's no wonder my belly is so lucky to have given birth to such a capable son. I just went to the backyard to cut some vegetables and will bring them back to eat later."

Cao Xiu leaned over to Yu Weimin's ear and whispered, "These old couple are not playing by the rules today. You, your parents, should handle it."

Yu Weimin glared at Cao Xiu. Whose parents are they? Their own son would have died long ago when he fell to the ground while working.

"Mom, we made it very clear when we split up. You should take the sweet potatoes back, and leave the vegetables. I'm afraid we won't be able to enjoy them."

Yu Tiezhu scolded him, "Second brother, how can you talk like that! Just because you became the village chief, you don't recognize your parents?"

"How could that be? This is reasonable. You two elders don't have to be like this. Look how scared my wife and child are. Just tell me what you have to say!"

Wang Cuihua said, "We are only allowed to make ten kimchi a family. Since we can sell it, and we have a large family, shouldn't we make more? As the village chief, shouldn't you help your family more?"

"Also, you've taken good care of your private plot. We don't need you to deliver vegetables to us in the future. We can just come and pick them ourselves."

After saying that, he continued with emotion: "Who would have thought that you could become the village chief? From now on, we old couple are waiting to enjoy your blessings!"

The whole family twitched their lips collectively.

Yu You said, "I've known people who are blaming others for their debts before. But this is the first time I've seen someone who wants to blame his son after he split up the family business. Grandma, you're really thinking too much!"

Wang Cuihua instantly returned to her true nature: "You little troublemaker, do you have the right to speak? Go back to your relocated household."

Cao Xiu refused to do it, saying it was her daughter's fault.

"Our little temple can't bear the sight of two giant Buddhas like you. Get out of here now and stop talking nonsense. You're so old, you should have some dignity. If you need anything, go find your other three sons."

Wang Cuihua put her hands on her hips and said, "This is my old Yu's house. Do you have the right to speak? As a daughter-in-law, how can you keep your tail between your legs and come out to argue with the old woman?"

Yu Weimin said impatiently: "My wife is the boss of my family!"

"You all know I'm the village chief now, right? So why are you still coming here to bring me bad luck? Later, when we go to the fields to earn work points, do you all want to go carry manure or something?"

Yu Tiezhu yelled, "You're such an unfilial son, talking to your parents like that!"

"There's proof of division of the family. I took care of my grandparents until they were old, so no one else can say anything. If you want to find a filial son, go look at my eldest brother and my third and fourth brothers. I can't have supported them for so many years in vain, right?"

Grandpa knocked his crutch and poked it towards Yu Tiezhu.

"Hurry up and leave. Don't embarrass yourself. I've been honest all my life, so how could I have given birth to a son like you who can't tell right from wrong?"

Yu Tiezhu and his wife looked at the people present.

The old couple dislikes them, their son and daughter-in-law are fed up with them, and their grandchildren are wary of them.

No matter how thick-skinned you are, you still feel ashamed.

Wang Cuihua forced herself to say, "Let's go. We still have three young and strong sons and several older grandchildren. We are much better off than you guys who have all the old and young. Don't come to us when the time comes."

Cao Xiu pulled the children together and made room for them at the front door.

"Don't worry, I can't even beg for food at your door."

Yu Tiezhu and Wang Cuihua then left in shame, not forgetting to take away a few sweet potatoes on the ground.

Seeing that the matter here was over, Yu You also took the two children home.

A three-wheeled vehicle was parked at the door, and inside the truck bed were the three large items I had checked in earlier.

Qin Zhiheng got out of the passenger seat and unloaded the goods with the driver.

People of this era take good care of things and wipe them whenever they have time.

Except for the bicycle which is about 80% new, the sewing machine and radio are almost like new.

An An and Ning Ning looked at them curiously and circled around the three big items.

Yu You also took a look around and found it so retro.

"Like it?" Qin Zhiheng asked.

"No, it just looks interesting. Where did you find this three-wheeled vehicle?"

These days, there are hardly any cars on the road. If one does pass by, it's usually a military vehicle.

"It's from a friend in the city who works in transportation."