Wang Xiumin looked at Xu Xiangyang suspiciously, feeling that something was off about her son.
In the past, she would have spent every penny she had. She had been worried that her child might spend all the money before coming home.
Seeing the look in her eyes, Xu Xiangyang couldn't help but wonder if he had done something wrong. Was it wrong to take the money home? Should he have just not taken the money home at all?
"well……"
Wang Xiumin sighed deeply, feeling a pang of sadness. Her child wasn't like this before; was it because she knew how hard it was to earn money?
Thinking about this, she felt a strange mix of emotions, but it was definitely a good thing.
Life has been getting better and better ever since we separated from the family.
"Alright, I'll take this money. I'll save it for when you get married." She put the money into a small handkerchief and then tucked it into her body.
Xu Xiangyang: ...
Fortunately, Wang Xiumin didn't ask any more questions, otherwise he wouldn't know how to answer.
People can't stay the same forever. If the original owner of this body had remained true to himself, he probably wouldn't have had a good time finding a job.
Therefore, Xu Xiangyang decided to make them understand that the children have grown up, so that he wouldn't have to worry about being suspected no matter what he did in the future.
Wang Xiumin carefully put everything away, and then looked at the small pot with a happy feeling.
Although the pot isn't big, at least we have something to eat with now. We don't have to use earthenware pots anymore, and the food doesn't taste as good either, because we're always afraid of burning it.
Xu Xiangyang slept soundly that night, sleeping until dawn.
In the morning, Wang Xiumin made a pot of corn porridge with chopped cabbage and a little salt for seasoning.
After the meal, Wang Xiumin, carrying her bag, called out to the two, "Come on, let's go for a stroll around your grandpa's house."
This morning, nothing much has happened yet, why are you already thinking about visiting other people's homes?
Before Xu Xiangyang could even ask, Xu Guangtian quickly got dressed.
He called out to Xu Xiangyang, "Hurry up, there's good food at your grandpa's house."
That's true. Every time the three of them go, they have to cook at least one egg.
Seeing that the two were quite happy, Xu Xiangyang followed them.
The family of three had just stepped out when they ran into Zhang Xiufen, who was coming out to get water. She saw Xu Xiangyang and paused for a moment before saying in a cold voice, "Oh, the working class is back."
Since the family split up, they felt much lighter. Although they lost some food, she felt very comfortable knowing she had gotten rid of such a lazy family.
But then she saw that Xu Xiangyang had gone to the city to work as a laborer, which infuriated her.
Looking at it this way, who wouldn't understand? This couple is thinking of getting paid for themselves and trying to get rid of the family.
Thinking of this, Zhang Xiufen felt a surge of anger and said sourly, "You've made a lot of money, huh? You've come back for the New Year?"
Xu Xiangyang had no interest in arguing with an old lady. No matter how mean she was, she was an elder.
If he insists on making the old lady half-dead with anger, the whole brigade will probably say he's unfilial and loves to argue with women. He'll lose all face.
Xu Xiangyang is not like her, but Wang Xiumin is not afraid. She has become more confident now, so why would she be indulged?
“Mom, you’re not saying that right. The division of the family property was agreed upon by you. Gou Dan going to work is something that happened after the division of the family property, not before.”
She didn't mean to argue. After all, isn't it just that the Xu family wants to get rid of them? Everyone has the same idea, so let's not say anything to each other.
Hearing her words, Zhang Xiufen sneered and said, "Fine, so you think you're so great, city folks now? I'd like to see just how rich your family can get!"
She had made a fuss before, but Wang Xiumin was no pushover either. After all the fuss, the whole brigade was criticizing their family, saying that since they were the first to be separated from the family, it was all their fault in the end.
Seeing Zhang Xiufen return to her room, Wang Xiumin was overjoyed, as if she had won a battle.
Xu Xiangyang shook his head helplessly. Although his stepmother was quite calculating, she was only doing it for her own family, and there was nothing wrong with that.
Everyone is the same; who isn't selfish? It's just that Zhang Xiufen went too far. It's one thing to not treat everyone equally, but even five fingers can be different lengths.
But she was ultimately incompetent, so it's no wonder they wanted to separate from the family and abandon this whole household.
Leaving the small courtyard, the Xu family next door all had complicated expressions.
They separated their family and went to work in the city. Their lives are getting better and better. Who doesn't envy Xu Laosan's family now?
On the other hand, their family's situation is getting worse and worse.
They were already treated like donkeys, and now that Xu Laosan's family has been separated from the family, they are even less than livestock.
"My dear husband, how about we separate the family too?" said Zhao Guizhi, the second son's wife, looking at Xu Lao Er with hope in her eyes.
Xu Lao Er remained silent, not glancing at his wife and daughters even once.
He also wanted to separate from the family, but Zhang Xiufen said that he shouldn't come back after the separation, as they didn't want an unfilial son.
Upon hearing this, how could he dare to separate the family? He could only endure it.
We have food and drink now, so what if we have to do more work? We're not city people, so we can just do the work.
Seeing his expression, Zhao Guizhi knew it was hopeless and felt very uncomfortable.
She sat to the side, silently wiping away her tears, and the children beside her remained silent.
Compared to the somber atmosphere in Xu Lao Er's family, Xu Lao Da's family didn't have as many thoughts.
Although Xu Guangtian is now earning a salary after the division of the family property, it's a bit of a pity that I didn't get any advantage. But at least I won't have to worry about my belongings being coveted anymore.
Given how pathetic Xu's family is, and with a bunch of girls, I'm not afraid they'll cause trouble.
Xu Xiangyang and his two companions braved the light snow and made their way to their grandfather Wang Zhongshan's house. Smoke was rising from the small house, so it seemed that someone was home.
At this time, no one went to work; everyone stayed at home and rarely went out.
Upon entering the house, the elderly couple were sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed) chatting. When they saw visitors, they got up and sat down on the edge of the kang.
"When did Xiangyang come back?" Grandma was overjoyed to see Xu Xiangyang.
Even though we haven't seen each other for long, I already miss my grandson.
Xu Xiangyang greeted him with a smile, first addressing him as an elder before replying.
"I came back yesterday. It's Chinese New Year holiday, isn't it?"
With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, everyone is indeed on holiday.
Wang Zhongshan was extremely pleased with his grandson, never expecting him to actually persevere.
"Xiangyang, come here." He beckoned him to sit down in front of him.
Xu Xiangyang obediently walked over, but he was actually quite uneasy, wondering if his grandfather had heard about losing his job.
"Xiangyang, work must be tiring, right? You look thinner." Wang Zhongshan looked at his grandson and felt sorry for him.
After all, they are their own children. When they are away from home, they are always afraid that they will be bullied. How could they not worry?
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