Meng Fuyan didn't refuse and left with the ticket.
I feel so relaxed right now, even the air feels sweet.
After buying some vegetables at the supply and marketing cooperative, Meng Yunji had already cleaned the entire second floor.
The first floor was cleaned up when those people left, and it was almost spotless. They weren't staying on the third floor for the time being, so there was no rush.
"Sister, you're back!"
After emptying the last basin of dirty water, Meng Yunji poured some hot water to wash his hands. "I've cleaned upstairs, only the third floor remains to be cleaned."
Meng Fuyan smiled and said, "We won't stay on the third floor either. There's no rush. You can rest for a while. Do you want to go somewhere fun?"
Meng Yunji shook his head, "I don't need to go anywhere special. I'll go visit my classmates after I've settled things at home. They're all in this residential compound."
Yes, this little guy grew up in this family compound, and most of his friends are here.
"Okay, the situation is safe now. The Wu family and the Zhang family have been locked up, so there's nothing to worry about."
Meng Yunji was very excited. He didn't want to go out to play at all. He just wanted to stay at home with his sister. So the two siblings, who had nothing to do, stayed at home, tidied up the upstairs, prepared some New Year's goods, and waited for the New Year.
Later, Meng Fuyan's package arrived. She took everything back, decorated the upstairs room, and the New Year arrived.
The siblings were preparing New Year's Eve dinner at home when Lu Xingye came over and invited them to spend the New Year at his home, but Meng Fuyan refused.
"Big brother, Yunji and I are spending the New Year at home this year. This year is different for us siblings. All the troublesome people are gone, and the house is finally quiet. So we'll spend the New Year at home by ourselves. Tomorrow we'll go to the Lu family to wish Uncle Lu a Happy New Year."
Lu Xingye came over to take a look and found that the preparations they had made were truly lavish!
There's fish, meat, chicken, duck, and goose—all included.
Lu Xingye was shocked. "My God, Yanyan, where did you get so much meat?"
Meng Fuyan laughed, "I stored these when I was in Northeast China! There are lots of wild game in the mountains there. I went hunting and there were a lot of fish too. These dried fish were dried there. I also traded some chickens and ducks with some people. I was happy during the New Year, so I made a lot. Anyway, it's cold, so they won't spoil!"
Looking at all this, Lu Xingye couldn't quite believe it. "Are rural areas really this rich? I thought they were all very poor!"
“The countryside is indeed very poor, but the Northeast where I went is relatively rich. Ordinary people don’t hunt. They can only farm and live on work points. I can hunt! Of course I have no shortage of meat. Ordinary farm families don’t eat much meat all year round. Their lives are far worse than in the city.”
Seeing Lu Xingye's envious look, Meng Yunji felt extremely proud; his sister was truly capable.
"Hoshino-nii, why don't you take some back for the New Year?"
Lu Xingye glared at him. "Am I that kind of person?"
"Hehe!" Meng Yunji laughed, "How about I visit you next year for the New Year and bring you some good food? You have to prepare a big red envelope for me!"
Lu Xingye slapped his thigh, "Absolutely! You said it yourself! Yun Ji, we're best buddies, we've slept in the same bed for days, we have to be really close!"
Meng Yunji: "..."
He's a kid, yet he dares to ask for food. Hoshino-kun, you're something else.
Lu Xingye didn't insist. "Alright then, I'm going home. You guys have fun on your own. I'll come find you again after the New Year."
When Lu Xingye got back, he told Lu Jianjun about it. "The two of them said they wanted to spend the New Year at home. They were so excited that all the eyesores were finally gone. I saw that the house was spotless and they had bought a lot of new things. By the way, Dad, Yanyan really knows how to hoard things. The food she prepared was even more lavish than what we have at home!"
Lu Jianjun laughed and said, "Yanyan is quite capable. She sent us so much meat last time, have you forgotten? I was worried that she would suffer in the countryside, but who knew that this girl went to hoard meat. Her family really doesn't lack food."
"They have plenty of meat, chicken, duck, and fish. They said they hunted in Northeast China and stored it up. I think there's a lot; enough for the two of them to eat for several days."
Lu Jianjun was very proud, "Yanyan is capable; she can take good care of herself wherever she goes."
Then he started praising Meng Fuyan to Lu Xingye, telling him to learn more from her. He went on and on, and Qin Qiongying, who was standing next to him, became more and more annoyed as she listened.
Just then, someone called from outside, so Lu Jianjun went out, leaving only the mother and son at home. Qin Qiongying said angrily, "It's always Yanyan, Yanyan, you call her that more affectionately than your own daughter. That brat doesn't know how to be grateful at all. Since you have so many good things at home, why didn't you send some over for the New Year? You've helped her so much all this time, your father has spent so much money on her. She's an ingrate, and you still treat her like a treasure."
Lu Xingye sighed helplessly, "Mom, can you say less? Yanyan didn't offend you. Besides, didn't Yanyan send a package back before? There must have been a lot of good stuff in there. She's just a teenage girl, and she has to support her younger brother. Our family has no burden at all. We all earn money and get paid. We don't need her to subsidize anything."
Seeing that Qin Qiongying was about to start complaining again, Lu Xingye lowered his head and said, "I'll say it again: unless you're sure you want to divorce your father, then go ahead and make a scene. If you don't want a divorce, then live your life properly."
"Don't keep saying things like 'like my own daughter.' If this goes on for too long, someone with ulterior motives will overhear it and ruin Dad's reputation. That won't be good for anyone."
"You..." Qin Qiongying was furious. The son she had raised with such care was not on her side. She was so angry.
"I'm your mother, and this is how you talk to me? How can you treat your own mother like this?"
Lu Xingye said helplessly, "I'm doing this for your own good, Mom. Yan Yan's matter is just your own speculation. After all, there is no evidence. In my memory, Aunt Meng is very proud and has her own opinions. She wouldn't do such a thing. If Dad really had feelings for her, he would definitely divorce his wife and marry her. He wouldn't have caused such a thing as having an illegitimate child."
“Dad is the factory manager now, and our whole family has jobs and is doing very well. Mom, please don’t do anything rash or cause trouble. If it affects Dad’s job, it won’t be good for anyone.”
Qin Qiong's chest heaved with a heroic air. "Your father is subsidizing an outsider all day long, and I can't even complain a little?"
Lu Xingye took a deep breath. "Mom, the Meng family is much richer than ours. Yanyan has never needed our family to subsidize her since she was little. You always doubt their status, and you get resentful when Dad helps you a little. But think about it carefully. Yanyan is, after all, a child of the Meng family. You know how much respect Dad has for Old Master Meng."
"The Meng family only has these two children left now. Is it wrong for Dad to take care of them out of kindness and compassion?"
Qin Qiongying couldn't win an argument with her eldest son, but she was very unhappy. "You just side with your father. I'll be driven crazy by you two sooner or later."
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