Song Yan went out.
Mr. Song sat there thinking, “…First, you can’t lay a finger on my mother anymore. Second, you have to hand over your entire salary to my mother. Third, you can’t listen to anything that old lady says…” These were the things his daughter had asked him to do, and he had done them now, and he would continue to do them in the future.
Looking at Song's mother seriously, Song's father said, "I have to support my wife and children. I won't give the old lady anything except for alimony. With Song Laosan around, if he doesn't persuade the old lady, I, as his older brother, will have to teach him a lesson."
What Mr. Song didn't know was that it was precisely because of his firm stance that he was able to enjoy a happy life in his later years.
For some reason, Song Laosan suddenly felt his ears burning. He didn't know why, and even if he tried to avoid his second brother, it was no use. Because of his mother, he had been beaten by his second brother several more times.
Song Ma nodded as she ate her apple.
Xiaoyan said, "Mom, you can earn money, and this house is yours too. I'm well-off and can help you out. You can raise a child on your own."
So, I'm not afraid of Grandma Song causing trouble when she comes back. If my dad still listens to his mother in everything, he might as well go home and live with her.
The house issue wasn't something Song Yan was trying to fool Song's mother about. These days, the ownership of property in divorce cases depends not only on the parties involved, but also on the attitudes of their workplaces and the neighborhood committee. If the police station could also provide a witness, that would be perfect.
If Song Ma raises the child herself, and her workplace then steps in to say that the house was allocated to her.
Marital property and such are no longer valid. Song Yan can make Song's father leave with nothing!
Song Yan has already made preparations for this. Tomorrow he'll visit Director Du Feng at the Public Security Bureau. He'll need their help to take Bai Shuang back to the county by train.
Although it was Commander Zhao who asked him to do it, there's nothing wrong with him bringing some local specialties.
When they last met, Song Yan noticed that Du Feng had a stomach ailment. Although it wasn't serious, it was very uncomfortable for him.
Du Feng's stomach problems must have been caused by irregular eating habits and a lack of dietary restrictions, especially regarding raw and cold foods, while working. This also shows he's a hardworking and good colleague. Establishing a good doctor-patient relationship with him wouldn't hurt. The police station is a subordinate unit of the Provincial Public Security Bureau…
While Song Yan was happily making her plans, she went to find Cao Zhang.
The first thing Cao Zhang did upon seeing his benefactor was to show her the inventory list. The proceeds from this shipment still satisfied Song Yan. While she was at it, Song Yan went to check out the cellar Cao Zhang had found; the cellar door had a huge lock! Song Yan liked it…
Song Yan came back and bought groceries. Now is the time when all kinds of vegetables are available, plus a fat chicken from his spatial storage.
When Song Yan arrived home, she was surprised to find her second aunt, third aunt, and second aunt's husband all there. It turned out that they had all taken the afternoon off work after learning of Song Yan's return.
With all these relatives present, the house was naturally bustling with activity. Perfect, we should all stay for dinner today, since there's so much delicious food.
My second aunt's husband wanted Song Yan to come to his house for dinner.
Song Yan didn't stay home for long, so she didn't want to go out for dinner. What difference did it make where they met? She decided to have everyone stay for dinner today.
My second and third aunts rarely cooked before because of illness. To be honest, it was my second aunt's husband who was considerate of his wife. The Miao people treat my third aunt like a daughter.
Since the family split up, Song's father has also started learning to cook.
So today, the kitchen was left to the two brothers-in-law. The four women chatted happily together.
Song Yan took out pine nuts and hazelnuts; she was very good at using pliers to crack pine nuts and hazelnuts.
The third aunt looked at the sisters and Song Yan. "I never thought that we sisters would be living such a life in our lifetime."
Auntie hugged Song Yan: "Because we have Xiao Yan!"
Song Yan placed the peeled pine nuts in his third aunt's hand. His third aunt then placed the pine nut kernels in his eldest sister's hand, saying, "Eldest sister, you're destined for good fortune."
"You should hurry up and find a suitable person to marry and have a child. You'll have good fortune in the future," Song Ma urged.
My aunt brushed a stray strand of hair back from her forehead. "The men I've been introduced to all have children. Being a stepmother isn't easy. If I treat them badly, I can't bear it. If I treat them well, they might not reciprocate. That would also make me feel bad."
I just don't understand, do you all want me to get married and raise someone else's children?
My life right now. Isn't it pretty good?
I love books. Working part-time at the library gives me plenty of time to read. At home, I have family, I have you all.
"I'll help take care of my eldest sister's baby for a while after she's born. I'll help you out when my second sister has her baby."
Third Aunt used her long, slender fingers to pick up a pine nut from Song Ma's palm and put it in her mouth. She chewed it slowly.
My third aunt recovered from her illness and regained her energy. Her skin was fairer than my second aunt's, and her eyes, in particular, seemed to possess a clear understanding of the world.
Song Yan had to admit that her third aunt was an elegant and serene beauty. Moreover, her beauty was innate, not just superficial. It would be a waste for Song Yan to have someone like her taking care of a bunch of children, dealing with the mundane details of daily life.
My aunt has a temporary worker's salary and occasional royalties. Financially, she is quite comfortable.
The two older sisters sighed, agreeing with their younger sister. All the suitable men introduced now already had children. The youngest sister had already missed the prime marriageable age due to illness.
Song Yan then asked Liu Shuying at the opportune moment, and the topic changed.
Third Aunt understood what Song Yan meant, and she smiled slightly at him.
Liu Shuying and Song's father worked in the same workshop. In the past, when Song's father ate in the canteen, he would always order the cheapest and worst dishes. Song Jun couldn't stand it, so he would often share some of his food with his second uncle.
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