In the living room, Jiang Haiyang chatted with the Yu family, mainly talking to the Yu brothers and their father.
Aunt Zhou looked at the furnishings in the living room and couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement.
This Jiang family is indeed no ordinary family. Unlike their rural homes where the ground is all mud and many houses are still made of mud bricks, this family owns a two-and-a-half-story building, a detached house.
Although the living room is not spacious, the floor is covered with brand-new bluestone tiles, which are obviously laid within the last two years.
The tiles were so shiny you could almost see your reflection in them. They were spotless because the homeowner had cleaned them so thoroughly, probably mopping them at least twice. It was clear that Jiang's mother was a very clean woman.
In the center of the living room stands a square solid wood dining table. The wood grain is clear and has a warm luster, so it must be a new addition.
The four corners of the table showed no signs of wear, and the bottom of each corner was even wrapped with four pieces of blue cotton cloth, demonstrating the Jiang family's care for it.
A simple yet elegant tablecloth was laid on the table, upon which sat a clear glass vase filled with a few roses and wild chrysanthemums picked from the yard, adding a touch of natural vitality to the living room.
You can also smell a faint floral fragrance. Such an arrangement is not only beautiful, but it also makes people feel much happier.
Against the wall is a modern, orange-red wooden cabinet with brass handles on the doors.
The cabinet is divided into two layers. Inside the glass cabinet on the upper layer, there are some exquisite porcelain bowls and plates, as well as two white porcelain vases, which reflect a soft light under the sunlight shining through the window.
Aunt Zhou thought these vases must be antiques!
That's really impressive; they just put an antique in the living room like that.
The lower level contained some tin cans and chubby porcelain sugar bowls. I wonder what was inside the tin cans, probably tea or something like that!
On the wall above the cabinet hangs a New Year's painting titled "Peony of Wealth and Prosperity," its colors vibrant and bearing a seal. It's unclear whether they painted it themselves or if it was the work of a renowned artist.
The blooming peonies symbolize the homeowner's yearning for a better life.
This shows that the Jiang family is a very harmonious and happy family.
At the other end of the living room, there are two slightly old but very sturdy rocking chairs with hand-woven cushions on the seats, their bright colors adding a touch of brightness to the entire space.
It looks quite old; it was probably left behind by Jiang Haiyang's grandfather's generation. His family couldn't bear to throw it away, so they kept it.
In the middle of the wooden chairs was a small tea table with an old thermos bottle printed with peonies on it. Next to it were several white enamel teacups with the words "Serve the People" written on them.
These were obviously issued by Jiang's parents' workplaces.
A simple yet elegant crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
My eyes darted around and I found that the radio, electric fan, and television were all there.
There are two electric fans left, one ceiling fan and one floor fan.
“Cuiping, your second son is lucky to have married the principal’s daughter. Your eldest son is just as lucky. Look at the things in this living room.”
They have a TV, a radio, an electric fan, and everything else they need.
Your family's 500 yuan dowry was worth it.
That girl is a college student!
From now on, you and Dazhu will be enjoying a comfortable life.
Aunt Zhou pulled Pan Cuiping into the yard and pointed to the living room.
She was both envious and happy; the couple had finally overcome their hardships.
The Jiang family all have secure jobs, receive government subsidies, and their two children are university students. Most importantly, they are all of very good character.
Pan Cuiping nodded, "Yes, my eldest son is also very lucky."
The conditions here are no worse than those at the second son's wife's house, but both are quite good, and I'm happy for them.
As for Dazhu and me, we are both able-bodied and can take care of ourselves.
As long as their family is doing well, we elders are happy.
Pan Cuiping hadn't thought that far ahead; she just wanted her two children, a harmonious marriage, and a happy family.
"That's right, you're not wrong either."
In short, you two will have a good life ahead of you, because your two sons are both filial and your two daughters-in-law are both sensible.
They are all cultured and know proper etiquette.
You have no idea how envious everyone in the village is of you two!
Aunt Zhou was telling the truth; now everyone in the village envies the Yu family's main house.
"Your Xiaoyu is also good. He has a good personality, is honest, and works efficiently. You should hurry up and find him a wife!"
That way you won't have to worry about it.
Pan Cuiping smiled and praised the village chief's wife.
"I'd like to too, but we just haven't found the right one yet."
That stubborn guy, he's always wanted to find someone he likes. I've tried to get him to go on blind dates, but he absolutely refuses. What can I do?
Aunt Zhou said helplessly.
She only has one son; she wouldn't be in a hurry if she had two.
"I see..."
What should we do then?
If a child doesn't want to go on a blind date, parents can't just beat them up and force them to go!
"Who can argue with that!"
"Or how about this, have your second son talk to my Xiaoyu and see if that helps."
Her son, Xiaoyu, greatly admired his second son and almost always obeyed his every word.
"That's fine, I'll tell my second son about it later."
Pan Cuiping nodded and agreed.
"Cuiping, it doesn't seem right for us to keep talking outside. Why don't we go inside?"
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