A few days later, Xu Xiangyang found some time and went home.
I can only stay for one day this time, but that will be enough.
Early in the morning, Xu Xiangyang went out before dawn. Although it was very cold outside, there were no pedestrians on the road.
He rode the old gatekeeper's bicycle on the road. Although the bike was old, it was easy to ride, and it didn't matter if others saw him.
If an acquaintance sees it, just say it's borrowed; anyway, this crossbar bicycle is very much in line with the times.
He wasn't in a hurry along the way, riding slowly.
There's a lot of snow on the road; if you slip and fall, it could be fatal.
Not far from the village, Xu Xiangyang stored his bicycle in his spatial storage and carried the basket he had prepared beforehand on his back as he walked home.
At this time, every household was up cooking; it was already light by seven in the morning.
"Hey, it's Old Xu's Gou Dan! You're back from the city visiting relatives?" An old woman carrying firewood saw him and greeted him.
Xu Xiangyang smiled and nodded, "Auntie, get up and cook."
I remember this person from the original owner's memories; calling her "Auntie" is definitely the right thing to do.
"Okay, go home now." She nodded, then turned and went inside.
Most of the people in the village are related by blood or marriage, so there aren't many unpleasant things to say.
Moreover, although Xu Xiangyang had been idle in the past, he had not engaged in any petty theft or other illegal activities, so at most people just looked down on him, but did not despise him.
Upon arriving at his doorstep, Xu Xiangyang immediately saw Wang Xiumin pouring water.
They were taken aback when they saw who it was.
"Dog Egg?! Why are you back?" She threw down the slop bucket she was holding and quickly walked up to Xu Xiangyang.
"Why are you back when it's neither a holiday nor a festival?"
Xu Xiangyang replied with a smile, "I came back to see you all during my vacation. Come on in."
He was carrying something very heavy on his back, and his shoulders were aching.
Wang Xiumin slapped her thigh and said, "Look at me! Hurry up and go inside. It must have been so cold on the way here!"
"Of course it's cold! But I'm wearing a lot of layers, so it's not that cold," Xu Xiangyang said as he followed her into the house.
Outside, everyone from the Xu family's house was peering over, especially when they saw the basket on Xu Xiangyang's back; they were all incredibly envious.
However, none of them came over. After all, this couple was not to be trifled with; they would not only fail to gain any advantage, but might also get themselves into trouble.
"Get up! What time is it? Still sleeping like a log!" Wang Xiumin woke Xu Guangtian, who was sleeping on the kang, and pulled off the quilt.
Xu Guangtian felt a sharp pain in his face while he was asleep. When he opened his eyes, he saw his wife glaring at him.
"What, what's wrong?" He covered his face and looked at the person in front of him, somewhat bewildered.
Wang Xiumin rolled her eyes. "What's wrong? What time is it? Get up quickly, can't you see Gou Dan is back?"
She knew her husband's personality all too well; he was just habitually lazy.
However, this person is quite good to his family. He has been going to work frequently lately, so at least the two of them won't go hungry.
Xu Xiangyang put down his basket, shook his aching shoulders, and then sat down on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).
"I'll go cook, Gou Dan, wait a bit." Wang Xiumin hurried off to cook, afraid that her precious son would go hungry.
Now they're our precious children, the pillars of our family.
Xu Xiangyang wanted to say that he had already eaten, but seeing her enthusiastic manner, he was too embarrassed to say it.
For breakfast, Wang Xiumin made dumpling soup with cabbage and lard; it tasted quite good.
"It smells so good!" Xu Guangtian wiped his mouth after finishing his meal, smacking his lips as if savoring the taste.
Wang Xiumin rolled her eyes. "We're only doing this because of Gou Dan. If Gou Dan hadn't come back, we'd still be eating corn porridge today."
There was one more thing she didn't say: corn porridge alone wouldn't fill you up.
They usually eat a bowl of porridge in the morning and then have a second meal in the afternoon, which is also the same meal.
At this time, the work was not physically demanding, and everyone ate about the same amount of food; some families were even having a meal together.
It's a bit far to go a day without eating; even in the worst circumstances, people can still afford to eat.
At that time, as long as people were willing to work hard, no family would starve to death.
Even during the three-year period, in the resource-rich Northeast, those who were hardworking could not go hungry.
The mushrooms and wild vegetables on the mountain, as well as the game, can fill our stomachs even without food.
After eating, Xu Guangtian went to work at the team. At this time, everyone was doing odd jobs, and each person could earn about five work points. Even if you didn't do anything, you could still earn some extra income.
After the men left, Wang Xiumin started talking to Xu Xiangyang about family matters.
"Dog Egg, how's work? Are you tired?" She seemed unaware that Xu Xiangyang had changed jobs.
Xu Xiangyang nodded and said, "Sometimes it's tiring, but it's okay. However, I changed jobs."
Judging from Wang Xiumin's expression, he knew that his family did not know about his work.
"What? What kind of job?" Wang Xiumin knew nothing about city life.
Xu Xiangyang explained, and then saw her expression turn to surprise.
"driver?!"
Wang Xiumin looked at her son in surprise. Although she didn't know anything about things in the city, she knew very well what a driver was.
That's the most sought-after profession, but that's only how they feel right now.
City dwellers still prefer jobs such as sales clerks at supply and marketing cooperatives, grocery stores, or hospitals.
However, they also value the convenience these jobs offer. With the current shortage of supplies, as long as a family member is involved in these professions, it benefits the whole family.
"Dog Egg, you've really made something of yourself!" Wang Xiumin stood up happily, feeling that life was really good now.
There's hope for the future!
Xu Xiangyang smiled but didn't say anything, then carried the basket onto the kang (a heated brick bed).
“These are things I bought from the city. You and your dad shouldn’t be stingy at home, eat well. I have a good salary.” He said as he took the things out.
Cured pork, frozen meat, fifty catties of cornmeal, ten catties of wheat flour, and a one-catty bag of soybean oil.
He also found a lot of fabric in the space, but he only took out two pieces of cotton cloth, one black and the other dark blue.
This fabric looks sturdy and durable, perfect for making clothes.
Looking at the things in front of her, Wang Xiumin still felt a bit heavy-hearted.
She had witnessed Xu Xiangyang's changes these past few days; her son had become successful, could earn money, and was now even a driver.
It's a source of pride to talk about this, not to mention that my son is becoming more and more family-oriented these days.
That's true, she's almost twenty years old, how could she still be as immature as before?
Who doesn't want their child to succeed? Wang Xiumin was no exception.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have insisted on sending her child to school despite Mrs. Xu's objections.
No matter how hard or tiring it was, she believed that her child had to study so that he would have a bright future.
Every time she sees Xu Xiangmin, the son of Old Master Xu next door, she tells herself that her children will be more successful than others in the future.
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