The family was still happy to hear this.
For no other reason than to look at those people at the door, and those envious glances!
Wang Xiumin greeted her neighbors with a smile, her face beaming with honor and pride.
One of them said: "See this? This is my son. He's incredibly capable!"
Xu Xiangyang felt somewhat helpless, but he didn't stop her.
Dinner was prepared a while ago, and this time everyone ate indoors. With the car parked outside, we'd have to put the table near the bathroom.
As dusk fell, Wang Xiumin reluctantly closed the door. The neighbors had showered her with compliments that afternoon, making her feel quite flattered.
Now she truly understands that Xu Xiangyang brought her not only material wealth, but also spiritual enrichment.
These compliments sounded better than anything the people in the brigade had said.
City people envy her. She never even thought about it before; it was always her who envied city people.
That night, Wang Xiumin lay in bed and said to Xu Guangtian beside her, "Our Xiangyang is really promising. He'll have plenty of good fortune to enjoy in the future."
The more I think about it, the happier I feel, and I can't even fall asleep.
Xu Guangtian, still half-asleep after a long day of work, replied, "Even if you want to enjoy life, I'll have to let you enjoy it. Our son still needs to get married in the future."
At this point, Wang Xiumin fell silent. Yes, her child would have to get married someday.
There's another one in her belly, so they'll have to rely on themselves. After all, she's married now, and her future daughter-in-law might not be willing to let her son help.
Let alone the daughter-in-law, even if she put herself in her daughter-in-law's shoes, she would also feel that it was not good.
Wang Xiumin sighed, "Sigh, you should work hard and earn a living for the children. Xiangyang has made something of himself; let's just not cause him any trouble."
"Snoring..."
The only response she received was a series of snores; Xu Guangtian had long since fallen asleep.
Wang Xiumin kicked him in anger, but he turned over and fell asleep again.
The next morning, after Xu Xiangyang drove away, Wang Xiumin didn't even bother to clean up the dishes. She stood at the front door, watching the envious looks from her neighbors.
This is truly enjoyable...
This feels great, really great!
"I heard your child works at the grain bureau? That's really something." An older woman living on the left came over with a smile to greet him.
Wang Xiumin met her yesterday. "Yes, Aunt Liu, no matter what skills you have, it's all about serving the people."
She's recently learned this phrase too: Serve the people!
Having lived in the city for so long, I haven't greeted my neighbors yet, but this time I've gotten to know quite a few people.
I used to be afraid that when I went out and spoke, people would look down on me and say that I was a country bumpkin.
For some reason, she always felt inferior to city people, but now it's different. She feels that she can be on equal footing with city people now.
Aunt Liu dismissed her words, saying that jobs in the city are so demanding, and becoming a driver requires connections.
"Don't say that, Xiao Wang. I think your child is promising. You'll be enjoying a comfortable life in the future!"
Wang Xiumin nodded with a smile. She knew her son was capable, and that enjoying a comfortable life in the future was a matter for later. Right now, she just wanted to make sure he wasn't a burden on her.
"Hey? Does your child have a boyfriend?" Aunt Liu asked with great interest.
Xu Xiangyang's qualifications are exceptional; in fact, they surpass those of most people here.
At least the people living nearby are ordinary workers who don't earn as much as others, and their benefits aren't as good either.
Wang Xiumin recalled Xu Xiangyang's words from last night and guessed that the boy probably didn't want to find a partner right now.
The woman I met yesterday was quite attractive, but she didn't seem interested in having a child. I doubt she would have agreed to anything even if I introduced her to someone.
Although she was quite curious whether Xu Xiangyang's standards were too high, she didn't plan to get involved in the child's personal life.
"I don't have a boyfriend yet, but my child is only nineteen. It will be a few more years before I can date anyone." She smiled and politely declined.
After all, they meant well. If you reject them too directly, they might think you look down on them.
Of course, maybe she really doesn't think much of it?
Aunt Liu was stunned when she heard this, and then said, "Only nineteen? That's amazing. There's really no need to rush. But to become a driver at nineteen is really incredible."
She was at a loss for words when it came to praising people; it was rare to see someone so talented at such a young age.
Wang Xiumin waved her hand with a smile, "Not at all, not at all."
Yes, yes, yes, praise him more, my son is just that awesome!
Suddenly, she saw another person in front of her and froze.
"You, how did you get here?" She was startled.
Zhang Xiufen squinted her small eyes and said coldly, "Now that they're all city people, they don't even call me, a country bumpkin, 'Mother' anymore?"
She started walking here at five o'clock in the morning and walked for three hours before finally arriving in the city.
Seeing Wang Xiumin living a better life than she did at home, dressed so elegantly and smoothly, makes me really envious!
Wang Xiumin smiled awkwardly at Aunt Liu. The old shrew of the house had come; she didn't want to be laughed at.
Aunt Liu could tell from Zhang Xiufen that she was no good person. Although she was also curious, she still greeted her and went back.
Seeing that the person had left, Wang Xiumin immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said to Zhang Xiufen, "Mother, didn't you sever ties with us?"
Last time Zhang Xiufen came to cause trouble, she even demanded that Xu Xiangyang give up his job to Xu Xiangmin, which infuriated her.
If you want to cut ties, then cut ties. It's not like it's a good place anyway, with all this sarcastic banter all the time.
They used to disregard Xu Xiangyang, but now they want to take advantage of him?
Zhang Xiufen rolled her eyes, suppressing her anger, and said, "What do you mean by severing ties? Who in the world truly severs ties with their own son?"
The two men's voices had already reached the courtyard. When Wang Zhongshan came out and saw them, he said, "Our in-laws have arrived. Why don't you come inside?"
After seeing him, Zhang Xiufen was even more certain that the Wang family had all moved in.
Earlier, rumors circulated in the brigade that the Wang family had all gone to live with Xu Xiangyang, and everyone was laughing at the Xu family.
Zhang Xiufen and the others didn't believe it at first, but when they saw him today, wasn't it obvious?
"Oh, you guys are here too?" she said deliberately.
It would have been so nice to give this courtyard to Xu Xiangmin; she could have come and live there. But unfortunately, Xu Xiangyang wouldn't have agreed.
But if Wang Zhongshan can live here, she can live here too.
Upon entering the courtyard, she saw the newly built house, and her eyes revealed a mixture of surprise and greed.
"Is this a newly built house?" Zhang Xiufen felt a pang of sadness. How come her family is doing so well after they separated from the family?
Did they take away all of the Xu family's good luck? Otherwise, how come the third son's family is doing so well while their family is living such a miserable life?
Xu Guangtian was tidying up his new house when he came out and saw his mother. His expression was indifferent.
Hearing her sour tone and seeing her greedy eyes made him feel even more uncomfortable.
Does that mean she'll only be happy if their family is struggling?
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