Hu Xiaofei kept repeating in her mind what her husband and mother-in-law had said: that everything belonging to her parents would eventually be hers, and her children's too.
“Your parents’ house has been rented to us. The place you’ve broken into belongs to our company. We are the ones who should sue you for trespassing. Also, every tree and blade of grass here belongs to our company. You will be required to pay for any damage.”
“You just rented it without my consent. My husband and mother-in-law both said that my parents’ things will be given to my children by me in the future. I don’t believe what you’re saying. It’s impossible. My husband wouldn’t lie to me.”
Hu Xiaofei was practically throwing a tantrum, holding the hand of a three- or four-year-old boy as she looked at her parents.
"Mom and Dad, look at this, this is Da Bao, your grandson. Don't you love him anymore? My brother and my younger brother are gone, and you only have me left. If you don't leave the inheritance to me, who else can you leave it to? Da Bao, call your grandparents and tell them to leave the money to you."
Looking at her daughter, Aunt Hu regretted spoiling her too much when she was little, making her unable to distinguish right from wrong and ignorant of reason.
At the time, she was dating someone. She and her husband inquired about the man's family and found out that they were not a good match. The mother-in-law was sharp-tongued and mean, and the father-in-law had a bad reputation. They were against it, but for some reason, this girl insisted on marrying him.
Looking at it now, it's clear she's completely controlled by others. All she talks about is her husband and mother-in-law, and when it comes to her brothers, she keeps saying they're dead. What can they possibly expect from a daughter like that?
“You don’t need to throw a tantrum here. I’ve already done the notarization. After your mother and I die, all our belongings will be donated to the country. It has nothing to do with you.”
Uncle Hu spoke with absolute certainty, his gaze passing over Hu Xiaofei and looking at the man standing behind her. That was Hu Xiaofei's man, a good-for-nothing.
Hu Xiaofei's husband understood the seriousness in her father's eyes. It seemed he was telling the truth; his plans had failed. What bad luck! Knowing there was no benefit, he hadn't even come. He should go home and wash up quickly, lest he be tainted by bad luck and cause him to lose money.
"I'm leaving, I'm going home. My son will never carry on their family line. He's too stubborn, don't let him bring me bad luck."
"What bad luck! Knowing I won't get anything, I won't even step into this place."
Neither mother nor daughter are easy to deal with; they always say the most vicious things, stabbing right into your heart.
As soon as Hu Xiaofei saw the man and her mother-in-law leave, she quickly led her child to catch up, without even glancing back at her parents.
I've heard Uncle Hu and Aunt Hu say things like that so many times that I'm numb to it.
"Uncle Hu, you shouldn't have pulled me aside and beaten them up to vent your anger."
Huang Qiang has been eating and drinking at Uncle Hu's place lately and quite likes the old man.
“There’s no need for that. They’re old, weak, women, and children. If they start throwing a tantrum, it’ll never end. They might even try to extort money from you. We’ve all come to terms with it. What others say doesn’t matter. As long as we’re doing well, that’s what matters. If we’re not meant to have children, we’ll just pretend we never had them.”
"Now you finally understand. Nothing is perfect. We have three sons and one daughter, but we still can't count on them."
Grandpa Lu provided timely assistance, comforting Uncle Hu.
The old man is very perceptive; he understood it when his wife injured her leg last time. As people get older, they need to see things clearly, not be too stubborn, try not to cause trouble for others, and be a likable old man.
"Alright, let's eat. You must be hungry. Try our authentic farm-style food."
Aunt Hu busied herself preparing the meal, not thinking about anything else. She and her husband would take good care of their health, work for a few more years, and when they got old, they would find a nursing home so they wouldn't have to put up with other people's attitudes.
"Wow, this corn tastes so good!"
Cheng Laosan especially loved corn and praised it enthusiastically.
Yu Yin had eaten various genetically modified corn varieties from later generations; they were very sweet and sticky, far superior to the virgin corn of today. However,
When it comes to eating, corn from this time of year still tastes like corn.
"If you like it, eat more. Chew it thoroughly and chew it a few more times."
"Okay, Auntie."
Cheng Laosan was the youngest child in the family, and he was quite an interesting character.
A group of people were eating and drinking, without much formality, like a banquet. Everyone took a bowl and picked up whatever they wanted to eat.
"Little Hu, your banquets used to be much more lively than this, right? I attended one when I was young, and the atmosphere was great. It was like there were no barriers between people; whether you knew someone or not, you could chat with them for a bit..."
"Uncle Lu, you're absolutely right. You cultured people really know how to describe things. That's really how it was back then. Everyone would take a bowl and eat from one end to the other."
The two reminisced about the past, thinking about those wonderful days, and seeing the children's happy smiles as they ate. Life was so beautiful, what was there to complain about?
"Uncle Lu, what I said today is true. After we die, if there is any money left, we will donate it to the families of the martyrs, to do our part. Let those who have lost their loved ones have some comfort and some hope."
"Okay, we have limited abilities, but we can do our part. Don't worry about anything else. Like your aunt and me, we can't rely on our children, so we live more comfortably with our grandchildren and granddaughters-in-law."
Lunch was a lively and enjoyable meal. After the children finished eating, they ran out to play again.
Yu Yin noticed Zhong Ling. Although she felt a little uncomfortable, she didn't hide in the kitchen. Instead, she tried her best to relax and sat quietly eating.
Zhong Liang has been paying close attention to his younger sister and has seen her make great progress. Most importantly, she is willing to step out and try to open herself up.
Before long, the workers finished eating and hurriedly went outside to get ready to start work.
Yu Yin and her second sister looked at the empty plates on the table; their appetites were truly astounding.
Several people worked together to clean up. Uncle Hu was right to have prepared so many plates and bowls. More people meant more work, and the cleanup went faster. Once everything was put away, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Grandpa Lu took a short nap, then got up and went to the wasteland. He liked this kind of life; it was interesting.
Yu Yin found the children and was about to go home. It was too late to be safe, so she would come back before school started.
"Dad, come back as soon as you're done with your work."
Kuai Kuai was reluctant to part with her father, but couldn't stay. She clung to him, and anyone who didn't know better would think it would be a long time before they could see each other again.
"Alright, this act is never going to end."
An'an took Kuai Kuai's hand and led him away.
"Uncle Hu, I'm entrusting my grandfather to you."
"Don't worry, I'll take the old man for a stroll around the village. There are many people his age there, and I'll let him experience a different way of life."
Grandma Lu didn't stay. It wasn't convenient for her to live there, and also, she wasn't used to the hygiene here; she preferred city life.
Perhaps this is the difference between men and women!
Having experienced many things that day, Yu Yin once again felt the importance of educating girls. Hu Xiaofei was a typical example; in later terms, she was "love-obsessed."
Girls need to have a broad perspective and not be easily fooled!
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