Chapter 172 Seems Not Needed
After hearing this, Zheng Aifang really had no grudges in her heart.
I don't know which black-hearted person brought up the Qin Chao incident before, causing people in the surrounding villages to gossip about it. Zheng Aifang was really worried that her daughter's marriage would be affected.
Fortunately, the Chen family also knew that the matter was groundless and did not say anything, but it did make the couple worried.
Now that she heard this, Zheng Aifang breathed a sigh of relief.
"My dear relatives, we all know what kind of child Wanwan is. Those rumors in the village before were just those people who saw that we were doing well and wanted to create a rift between us. We will not listen to what outsiders say. Wanwan has given so much to our family. If we find fault with her, we will be too heartless."
Chen Wanda's words made Zheng Aifang completely relieved.
Many people were not optimistic about the marriage between the two families at the beginning. Zheng Aifang herself knew that her daughter was not very sensible, but there is no parent in the world who would really dislike their own child. After all, they would think that the child is still young and ignorant, so they would do something extraordinary.
Li Cuihua was already holding Su Wan's hand. "Wanwan, don't think too much. Your father and I believe in you. Those people in the village see how well we live and are so envious that they gossip about us. Your father and I don't believe that nonsense. We see how good you are to the second child."
"Mom and Dad, thank you!"
Su Wan felt somewhat helpless when she thought about what the original owner had done.
In the 21st century, that is certainly nothing, but in the 1980s, it was undoubtedly a matter of ruining one's reputation.
"Silly child, we are all family, why are you saying thank you?"
Li Cuihua and Chen Wanda waved the soup they had cooked in front of Su Wan. "We know you like chicken soup very much. Your dad will kill the old hen at home this afternoon and make soup for you. Eat more later. We will kill another chicken for you tomorrow. How do you want to eat it?"
"I eat a chicken every day when I go home. It's enough. There's no need to stew it every day. You and my dad can kill it ourselves to replenish our bodies on weekdays."
"We're in the countryside, so we can eat anytime. You've been in the army for a long time, so it's hard to eat home-raised food. Food bought from the market always lacks the flavor. While you're at home, we'll stew a few more chickens for you to nourish your bodies. Look how thin you've become now."
Since losing weight, Su Wan has never gained weight.
Girls of this age basically cannot gain weight as long as they don’t lie at home all day eating and sleeping.
Su Wan runs around every day, so it's natural that he doesn't gain weight easily.
She is now much thinner than when she first lost weight. Her originally chubby face has now become so thin that it is almost becoming a pointed face.
People in the 1980s still liked girls with a little bit of plumpness, thinking that it was more blessed. Of course, it also showed how much her family valued her.
Zheng Aifang took the casserole and said with a smile, "My dear relatives, let's eat together!"
"Let's not eat. We should go to bed soon. If we eat, we won't be able to sleep at night."
In this day and age, there is no such thing as food that can keep you awake at night. Most people just can’t bear to eat it themselves and want to save it for their children.
Su Wan felt a little sad.
Parents are always reluctant to spend money and want to leave the best to their children.
"I can't finish a whole chicken by myself. It's so hot, it will definitely go bad by tomorrow morning. If everyone eats a little, it won't be wasted."
Hearing that it would be a waste, the Chen couple still stayed and ate the chicken.
Su Wan thought about the lack of a refrigerator at home and said, "Next time my second brother comes home, I'll ask him to bring back two refrigerators."
"Refrigerators are expensive, so forget it!"
After Li Cuihua finished speaking, she remembered something and said, "We buy vegetables every day, so we don't need a refrigerator. Besides, we have livestock at home, so we can give the leftovers to the livestock."
"Once the new house is built, we'll definitely have to buy this refrigerator. It's going to happen sooner or later, so why not buy it sooner so we can enjoy it sooner?"
"You kid..."
Knowing that Su Wan would not change her decision, both parents did not say anything.
Su Wan ate a third of a large pot of chicken and chicken soup by herself. She was so full that she walked around the yard several times before she could digest some of the food.
Zheng Aifang looked at her daughter, her eyes filled with smiles.
"Wanwan, how much does a refrigerator cost?"
"It's only a few hundred dollars, don't worry. I'll have my second brother bring back the refrigerator and washing machine. This will save you and my mother-in-law from having to work so hard every day washing clothes by hand. Wringing out the moisture from clothes in winter is already tiring, and a washing machine will free up a lot of your time."
"I trust you to do your job, but I don't think you're going to have much money, are you? I heard from your second brother that you're buying a courtyard house in Beijing, and you're going to open so many new stores. If you're short on money, just tell me. I have money."
Hearing this, Su Wan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
It turns out that they were worried about not having enough money!
Su Wan went over and took her mother's hand, smiling and saying, "Mom, you forgot I just gave you so much money before the New Year. How could I not have enough money?"
"Your second brother said you want to start something... a construction company. He said it'll cost a lot of money. You should use that money to start a big business. Don't spend it where it shouldn't be. Our family is doing well now, and your brothers are all making money. Mom and Dad are already very satisfied."
She had never imagined that her children would all grow up overnight and bring her so much face.
But after all, she is her biological child, and Zheng Aifang doesn't want her child to suffer so much. She thinks her current life is good enough and doesn't ask for more.
"You and my dad still have a long way to go. I know my parents are worried about us working too hard, but what we do now is much easier than when we were digging for food in the dirt. Even if I tell them there's no rush to make money, they'll still work harder. Because they know how easy it is to make money now, we all want to take advantage of the reform and opening-up policy to expand our assets."
"I see you're getting busier and busier, and I can't really help you. I'm really worried."
Zheng Aifang has always been a strong-willed person. During these few months, she suddenly found that she didn't seem to be of much use, and she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
In the past, her daughter liked to stick to her and ask her to help her no matter what she did, but now her daughter seems to not need her at all, making her feel needed in everything.
Su Wan quickly understood what her mother was worried about and said, "You are my mother, the backbone of the family at all times. I was too naive before and let you do everything. Now that I'm grown up, I want you to rest more."
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