Dong Qingqing's attitude made Wang Xunfei very uneasy. He was afraid that his wife would leave him, so he called home to ask his mother for advice.
Upon hearing this, Wang's mother became anxious. She had heard Xiao Fei say that Dong Qingqing was a big fat sheep, and the family's future prosperity depended on her.
She quickly brought her family to Lin City.
Dong Qingqing finally witnessed the fake smile that Xia Zhizhi had described.
The Queen Mother held Dong Qingqing's hand.
"Qingqing, I've heard Xiaofei talk about you before, but we've never had a chance to meet. Now that we've met, we should get to know each other better."
Dong Qingqing awkwardly tried to pull her hand away, but couldn't. She looked to Wang Xunfei for help, but Wang Xunfei turned his gaze to the side.
"Hehe, Auntie, please let go first, my arm hurts a little."
Only then did the Queen Mother release her hand, but she clung to it even tighter.
"Qingqing, when are we going home? I need to discuss the wedding arrangements with my future mother-in-law."
Dong Qingqing was stunned; she had never agreed to get married now.
However, she is no longer a naive and ignorant little girl.
"Auntie, I think you've misunderstood. Wang Xunfei and I are just dating, we haven't reached the point of discussing marriage."
"What? It hasn't reached that stage yet? Then what have you been doing all these years of negotiating? You've wasted several years of our Xunfei's time."
The person who said this was Wang Xunfei's fourth sister. She was unemployed and had come along.
The Queen Mother adopted a spectator's attitude, remaining silent.
Wang Xunfei also looked accusing.
Dong Qingqing suddenly felt bored.
"What this lady said is going too far. If we're talking about wasting one's youth, it's not just Wang Xunfei. Who will compensate me for my youth?"
The mother quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Qingqing, you're young now, so take advantage of your good health to have the baby. I can help take care of it. It won't be as easy to get pregnant when you're older."
Wang Xunfei agreed, "Qingqing, my mom is right, just listen to her."
Dong Qingqing looked at Wang Xunfei and felt like she didn't recognize him anymore.
"As I've said before, I need to focus on my career these next few years. I want to start my own company, and I'll wait until things are more stable in a few years before making any decisions."
"Why do women have to work so hard? Xiaofei can support the family. Qingqing, we women only need to be good wives and mothers."
Dong Qingqing looked at Wang Xunfei, "Is that what you think too?"
Wang Xunfei nodded and took the opportunity to propose again.
"Qingqing, please say yes. We've been together for so many years. If we get married, I promise I'll treat you well."
Dong Qingqing was deeply disappointed, but she finally made a decision.
"Wang Xunfei, let's break up!"
After saying that, she strode away.
The room was left with a group of people who were struck dumb.
Wang Xunfei's rented apartment was a one-bedroom, one-living room unit, which was originally quite spacious, but now that Wang's family has come, it feels extremely crowded.
Dong Qingqing took a deep breath as she stepped out of the room. She thought she understood why her mother had disagreed in the first place.
Before, when the two were together, Dong Qingqing always felt that something was wrong. Now that they have broken up, she finally understands what the problem was.
It's really hard for two people with incompatible values to work things out.
She felt much more relaxed, and now she realized that everything from the past seemed deliberate.
Dong Qingqing went home and told Xiao Li about her confusion.
"Mom, does that mean a woman has to stay at home after she gets married?"
Xiao Li guided her, "It's not necessarily true. Those who have money can hire a nanny, while those who don't can work and take care of their children at the same time. It depends on the situation."
There are also women who have no one at home to take care of their children, so they have to take care of them themselves and cannot go to work; these are full-time housewives.
Of course, it's also possible for the man to stay home full-time to take care of the children; there's no rule that says the woman has to stay home to raise the children.
Dong Qingqing seemed to be deep in thought. She had completely let go of Wang Xunfei. They were not on the same path, and it would be better for them to part ways for the rest of their lives.
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In the following years, Dong Qingqing started her own business, and Xiao Li gave her five million yuan to test the waters.
In just five short years, Dong Qingqing's company went public, and she became a billionaire.
Today was the day the financial channel interviewed her, and she specially put on light makeup, making her look much more charming.
"It's a pleasure to have Ms. Dong Qingqing with us today..."
Wang Xunfei sat in front of the TV watching the people on it, and he suddenly felt extremely regretful. If he had been willing to lower his attitude back then, would he have a bright future now?
So what if you're a kept man? It might not be as good as being a kept man, but it's still pretty enjoyable.
Wang's mother was still making a fuss, "Xiaofei, you have to go and bring Qingqing back. She's got some serious money now. She has so much money, and even a little bit of it is enough for our whole family to live on."
Wang Xunfei shook his head dejectedly; they were no longer from the same world.
Since breaking up with Dong Qingqing, he has been looking for a new girlfriend, but unfortunately, he has never succeeded. Whenever he feels hopeful, he inexplicably blurts out his true feelings.
He had no choice but to resign and find another company. In the end, he couldn't stay in Linshi any longer and had to return to his hometown.
Fortunately, with his university degree, he found a relatively good job in the small town.
He's been on several blind dates, but unfortunately, his problem remains unresolved, and each date ends in failure.
He's thirty years old now and still hasn't found a wife.
Of course, Xiao Li did all this. Mama's boys shouldn't get married, lest they ruin good girls.
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Dong Qingqing also started going on blind dates. Her blind date was someone Xiao Li had vetted, and he was a top choice in terms of both character and family background.
Dong Qingqing was not opposed to it. She chose the one she felt most comfortable with. After getting to know each other, they felt good about each other and officially began dating.
A year later, the two held a grand wedding.
At night, Dong Qingqing had a dream in which she often argued with her mother, making her mother's hair turn white at a young age.
Later, she married Wang Xunfei after becoming pregnant, and she watched the version of herself in her dreams give everything for the Wang family.
The Wang family climbed higher and higher, stepping on the blood and tears of her and her mother, and lived a good life.
Finally, she realized her mistake only after her mother's life was lost.
She looked at her sleeping husband beside her and tears streamed down her face. Thankfully, she would never become like that in this lifetime.
(over)
There were two brothers in Yaojia Village, Yao Da and Yao Er, who separated their family after their parents passed away.
Yao Da argued that the eldest son should inherit the majority of the family property, so he only gave Yao Er 100 jin of grain and a dilapidated cowshed.
Yao Er recalled his father's dying words.
"You two brothers must love and help each other, and not let outsiders bully you."
Yao Er silently picked up the grain and moved out of the old house with his wife and daughter, into the cramped and dark cowshed.
Yao Er works hard every day, no matter how hard or dirty it is, he is not afraid. His wife, Liu Hongye, stays at home to do housework and take care of their daughter, Yao Xiaoxiao.
Five years later, Yao Er built the first multi-story building in the village.
Another year passed, and Yao Er bought the village's first television and first bicycle.
The Yao family's life got better and better, and that was when Yao Xiaoxiao turned thirteen.
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