Aunt Liu took out two fruit candies from her purse that she herself was reluctant to eat, and stuffed them into Fantuan's hands, "Oh, Fantuan is so sweet, you are really grandma's good grandson, grandma, hug me."
She picked up Fantuan, and was very fond of him. Her two mud monkeys were good at both civil and military affairs, and they ignored everything she said. They were not as obedient as Fantuan.
This child simply came to repay a favor. Nian Gao and Mi Li's faces were touched all over, and they both smiled brightly.
Jiang Yan was a little surprised. You know, none of the three of them had good tempers, but this time they came back and still remembered to save face for his grandma.
The familiar sisters-in-law pulled Jiang Yan and said affectionately: "Xiao Yan, I heard that you passed the exam and became the top scholar. Congratulations. Come to my house when you have time and let me cook a meal for you."
"Come to my house, Xiaoyan, the food is ready. Tell me what you want to eat. If I don't know how to eat, go and learn. I see that you are the same as me, so we must have been a family in our previous life."
"Xiao Yan, I live next door to you. Come to my house. Do you have any review materials? Can you give my son a copy? He didn't pass the exam this year. He's like an eggplant hit by frost."
Jiang Yan said slowly: "Aunt, next year's exam will be different from this year. You can buy him new materials for review then. I gave mine away after the exam and didn't bring them back."
The aunt still felt sorry and asked carefully, "Then next year... could you please recommend something to us? I can't read a few words and don't know what to buy. Since you are an educated person, it's most appropriate for me to ask you."
Jiang Yan did not refuse. They lived door to door and saw each other every day. Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. Who knows when she might need help?
As a human being, you can't leave all the roads untouched.
She nodded quickly, "Okay, you know I'm busy and my memory isn't that good, just give me a call when the time comes."
The aunt was like being hit by a pie. She didn't expect Jiang Yan to agree. She was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth. "You are a person who can do great things. Why do you need to remember these trivial matters? I have remembered them all. I will trouble you next year."
Jiang Yan said politely: "It's not a big deal, it's just a small effort. It's freezing cold, so don't stand here, let's go back to the house and warm ourselves by the fire!"
Aunt Liu shouted, "Why are you still standing there? Move aside, let them go inside to warm up. They are really frozen. They are not your daughters, so you don't feel bad for them, right? We can talk about it another day."
With a "whoosh", everyone automatically made way for Jiang Yan to walk over.
Those passing by had never seen such a big scene. Could it be that some important leader was inspecting? Why were they all gathered here?
After asking around, I found out that it was the top scholar of the Lu family who had returned and followed all the way to the mansion.
Jiang Yan was somewhat helpless, she turned around and said, "Aunt, sister-in-law, I just came back today, my hands and feet are so cold that I can't move them, and I don't have time to entertain you.
I'll invite you to my house some other day. Go and take care of the things at hand first!"
Like a tail, it puts her under a lot of pressure. Jiang Yan doesn't know that she is a celebrity in this area.
The sisters-in-law smiled sincerely, "Okay, then we won't bother you anymore. If you need any help, just let me know.
"Xiao Yan, let's go back now. You've been traveling so much. You should lie down for two more days. Don't get too tired."
Jiang Yan nodded, and these people left reluctantly. Jiang Yan breathed a sigh of relief. They were too enthusiastic, making her feel uncomfortable.
You know, she had just arrived at the slum, and these people said she was a young lady from a big city, who was not only lazy and greedy, but also a spendthrift woman.
After passing the imperial examination and becoming the top scorer, his status also rose and he became familiar with everyone he went to.
Lu Xiao held her hand and said in a low voice: "As a result, I also benefited from it. This is what they call one person's success brings prosperity to the whole family.
These people really admire scholars. Look at them, they want to flatter me. I didn’t get this kind of treatment when I came back before.”
Even though he was an officer, in this era of universal support for the military, he did not cause as much sensation as the top scholar.
Jiang Yan nudged him and said angrily, "You're talking about me as if I were in heaven and not on earth."
Lu Xiao agreed seriously, "You are unique."
Jiang Yan felt sweet at the words. They had been married for several years and their child was several years old, but they were still as passionate as ever. Jiang Yan would still be crazy about what Lu Xiao said.
Aunt Liu walked with Miao Xiuying and exclaimed, "This young couple has such a good relationship."
Miao Xiuying's expression was gentle. "We have never had a quarrel. No matter how good his father and I are, we still have fights sometimes. The two of us are both very emotionally stable, the child is well-behaved and obedient, and the family is harmonious. That's the best time."
Aunt Liu's eyes were still somewhat bitter, "Alas, your family is still the best. My third child said that I favored the eldest child. What good things are there, I gave them all to this eldest son. When I get old, he won't support me and let me die in the old house.
I have treated everyone equally. I think he wants me to break the bones and boil them into oil for him to drink. My son has grown up and doesn't recognize his mother. I should have known not to have so many children."
Miao Xiuying patted her on the back and said sincerely: "As long as you have money, your son will be more filial than anyone else, and even your niece and half-daughter will bring things to see you.
You must not divide the money among them too early. Your son has a stable job, is married and has a child. People grow up and separate, just as trees grow bigger and separate branches. If you tie them together, it will only cause resentment. Why do you do something that will not please others?
How old are you? Are you still worried that they will starve to death? You are too pampering them. My family has already divided these things. "
Aunt Liu also follows the old ways of the generation, that is, as long as the parents are still alive, the family should not be divided. None of them understand her efforts as a mother and still want to be the head of the family.
Just like Miao Xiuying said, just divide it up so it won’t be an eyesore.
She is old and can only live a few more years. She might as well spend a few days of relaxing life with her partner.
Otherwise, after taking care of the older ones, you can take care of the younger ones. If you don’t do a good job, your daughter-in-law will say that you are treating them like a grandson.
The two of them used to gossip about other people, and now it's their turn, there's no end to justice. The palms and backs of the hands are all made of flesh, so it hurts if they get hit.
Miao Xiuying blinked her eyes and said, "It is said that girls should not be kept when they grow up, and boys should not be kept either. If you keep them, they will become enemies. He and his wife are of the same mind. Don't make the relationship awkward, or you will be in trouble in the future.
If it's time to break up, then break up. There's nothing to worry about. No matter who you are without, you can't live. Times are better than before. You have money in your hands, so why are you afraid that he will rebel?
Those who are left alone when they grow old are because their property was divided too early, and there are no filial sons by their sickbeds for a long time. "
Aunt Liu was also a person with an open mind, and she figured it out quickly, "Then I'll ask their uncles to come over in a couple of days to divide up the house. The house belongs to me and his father, so let them live in it and divide it up themselves.
His father and I are still able to move, so we don’t need them to support us in our old age. But we need to write an agreement. As the age increases, the pension will also increase. It’s fixed and can’t be used for life!”
Miao Xiuying gave her an appreciative look and said, "You have to think long-term. In the 1960s, one cent could buy several candies, but now it can only buy two. With inflation, money is worthless. You have to follow the market and don't feel sorry for them."
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