Xu Xiaoyao's mind flashed to the image of elderly Wang Danniu lying sick in bed. She smiled shamelessly, "Don't look at Xu Xiaobao's young age, but he's very selfish. He often instigates my mother to target us. He always says that he's the only son in the family and that he'll be the only one to support my parents when they get old."
Old Mrs. Xu just thought it was ridiculous: "Your mother is old and can't make money anymore. By then, your brother will definitely not even look at her."
This person.
No matter what era, you will feel safe only when you have money.
The idea of relying on sons for retirement is just something you hear and shouldn't take seriously.
Having money and filial children is icing on the cake.
If you have an unfilial child, you won't be worried when you are old if you have money.
If you have no money and your children are unfilial, that would be terrible.
Xu Xiaoyao agreed with this statement: "Well, she will suffer in the future."
Xiaobao heard a lot of noises around him, and he pricked up his ears to listen to the adults talking, occasionally making a "hmm" sound.
Xu Jiajia smiled dotingly: "Little Star, do you understand too?"
Dabao's full name is Shen Jiachen, and his nickname is Chenchen.
Xiaobao's full name is Shen Jiaxing, and his nickname is Xingxing.
These two names were given by Xu Jiajia, the only high school student in the family.
Little Xingxing drooled and babbled in response to Xu Jiajia's words.
Xu Jiajia didn't understand, but that didn't stop her from continuing: "Little Star, you're amazing. You're so young, but you can understand what adults say. Mommy gives you a thumbs up."
Little Xingxing seemed to understand, and a bright smile appeared on his little face. He kicked his little feet excitedly and babbled in his baby talk.
Seeing his excitement, everyone's mood also improved.
Little Chenchen is rather aloof. Seeing that everyone's attention is on Little Xingxing, he raised his eyelids and continued to sleep.
…
Five days later in the afternoon.
Wang Danniu appeared at the entrance of the village with messy hair and pale face.
Xu Xiaobao's condition was not much better. His legs were shaking and he looked as if a gust of wind could blow him down.
The villagers who were chatting under the sycamore tree thought they were two strangers. When they got closer, they saw that they were Wang Danniu and Xu Xiaobao.
The villagers were stunned: "Big girl, are you here to escape?"
Some villagers thought Xu Xiaobao was about to die, so they came in and offered some alternative comfort: "Xiaobao's mother, you're not even fifty yet, and you still have your period. It's not a problem to have another baby!"
On the way back by train, Wang Danniu was picked up by a pickpocket and all the money in her pocket was stolen.
It almost resulted in a death.
When I returned to the village, I was still in shock.
She looked at the familiar faces and burst into tears. Her tears were heart-wrenching and earth-shaking, and made those who were gossiping feel very uncomfortable.
"Hey, tell me, what happened to you?"
"Is your little treasure's illness incurable?"
“What a pity!”
Xu Xiaobao's eyes turned red when he thought of everything that happened on the train. He decided to never travel far away again because the world outside was too scary.
Wang Danniu cried for a long time before she stopped crying. She hiccuped and said incoherently, "I, my money was taken away by a pickpocket."
Some people feel it’s a pity, but others think that if you lose money, you can earn it again, at least you’re still alive: “The money is already lost, there’s no point crying to death, just cheer up and work hard, and try to get a bigger share by the end of the year.”
That's several hundred thousand dollars! All the family's wealth is there. Wang Danniu felt so distressed as if a piece of her flesh had been cut off: "Wow...my little treasure has a chronic disease that keeps coming back. What should I do now?"
"He was fine, how could he have a chronic disease? Did the doctor tell him how sick he was? How did he get it?"
Wang Danniu choked up and said, "The doctor said it was just a common cold that I didn't pay attention to, and it turned from an acute illness into a chronic illness. The doctor said acute illnesses can be cured, but chronic illnesses are difficult to treat and will come back again and again."
Everyone was stunned. They had learned something new. He was actually sick! It seemed that they had to be more careful in the future. If they felt unwell, they had to see a doctor immediately. They couldn't delay, otherwise it would turn into a serious illness.
"Well, how much does it cost for your little treasure's medicine in a month?"
"This time the checkup cost over twenty dollars, and the medicine cost is probably over ten dollars."
When everyone heard this number, they gasped. My God, more than ten yuan a month, that’s more than a hundred yuan a year.
Their whole family earned work points, but only got a few dozen yuan a year. If the harvest was good, they could get about a hundred yuan.
Oh my god.
Xu Xiaobao spends so much money every year, can this family still live well?
Wang Danniu saw the shock in everyone's eyes and realized they had misunderstood something. She explained, "The doctor didn't say I need to take medicine every day. He just said it would come back and forth. I should go for a checkup in two months. If it returns to normal, I won't need to take medicine. But I need to be careful not to catch a cold. If I do catch a cold, taking other medicine will easily make it relapse."
One of the women patted her chest with lingering fear: "That's not so bad. If I had to take medicine every month, I'd be broke even if I had a fortune."
Someone also asked about Xu Xiaoyao: "Is your Xiaoyao doing well in Su City?"
Speaking of Xu Xiaoyao, Wang Danniu was filled with anger. She said coldly: "What's the point of such a heartless person no matter how well he does!
You don’t know the benefits of your parents’ home now, but once you get married, you’ll know how hard it is to live in your husband’s home without the support of your parents’ home!”
Matchmaker Li replied with a smile: "Your Xiaoyao has never considered you as her family. Her family is Mrs. Xu's family. If you don't believe me, just wait and see!
When she gets married and returns to her parents' home, she will definitely go back to Mrs. Xu's home."
Wang Danniu glared at Matchmaker Li with bloodshot eyes: "Why are you everywhere?"
Matchmaker Li raised her chin and said, "I told you, what can you do to me? If you have the guts, come and tear me apart!"
Wang Danniu hadn't eaten for a day and was so hungry that she felt dizzy. How could she possibly go and quarrel with Li the matchmaker?
She took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, turned to look at the pale Xu Xiaobao, and said, "Son, let's go back."
Wang Danniu was afraid that Xu Xiaobao would fall, so she supported him and said, "Walk slowly, there's no rush."
Xu Xiaobao slapped her hand away: "I can walk without your help."
Wang Daniu was worried: "Your legs are shaking like this, what if you fall?"
Xu Xiaobao didn't have the energy to argue with Wang Danniu, so he just let her do what she wanted.
Back home.
Wang Danniu opened the cabinet for storing grain, but there was nothing inside. She was stunned.
When she left, she left 50 kilograms of food at home. Not long after she left, not a single grain of rice was left. "Xu Laoer, Xu Laoer, where have you been?"
She shouted for a long time, but there was no response.
Unable to find anyone at home, Wang Daniu ran outside to look for him: "Xu Laoer, Xu Laoer..."
When the villagers heard her looking for someone, they told her, "Your husband has gone to your eldest daughter's house."
Wang Daniu was confused: "Why did he go to Daya's house?"
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