Old Mrs. Xia often felt that if there was a decent person in their family, things would not be like this now, with no one in the house who was capable.
For example, after Yu Hongzhen said this just now, everyone looked at her reaction, as if she didn't say anything, no one dared to agree or disagree.
With an old partner who can't rely on him for anything and two timid children, it seems that Mrs. Xia's life has come to an end at a glance.
Seeing Yu Hongzhen also looking at her expectantly, she inexplicably didn't dare to look him in the eye. It seemed that she had given them both a bad idea before, and this kid really listened to it and planned to marry into the family.
What a sin.
Old Lady Xia knocked on the table she had just wiped clean and cleared her throat. "Why are you all just staring at me in silence? What do you think of Xiao Yu's plan?"
She looked at Old Chen, but he immediately avoided her sight and began staring at the New Year pictures on the wall, as if he wanted to stare them to death.
"Second brother, what do you think?"
Chen Xiangnan: "How would I know? I haven't figured out how to live my own life yet."
When he looked at Chen Xiangbei, Chen Xiangbei didn't care. It didn't matter to him whether he married into the family or not. "It's fine with me."
Chen Xianghong had her own ideas at this time. She came out of the kitchen and said firmly, "Mom, if you don't object, we will file a marriage registration in a few days and finalize this matter directly."
Everyone looked at her again, and Old Mrs. Xia felt more pressured.
She had actually just said it casually. She didn't want to control her son and was somewhat concerned about her daughter, but with everyone counting on her for such a major matter, she didn't dare to make the final decision. For something like this between a man and a woman, they could just agree on their own, why did she have to intervene?
No matter whether their future life will be good or not, it is the result of their own decision. If she interferes, if Xiang Hong has a bad life in the future, will she be blamed?
Although she hadn't been able to control herself some time ago and had been trying to persuade Xiang Hong to break up with Xiao Yu, now that she thought about it, it wasn't a good idea for her to do so.
Xiang Hong, like the other children, was no longer a baby and had her own ideas. If Xiang Hong followed her advice and broke up with Xiao Yu, and she kept thinking about him, then no matter how good her life looked to others, she herself would be unhappy.
The second brother was right. The purpose of life is to be happy. If you're not happy, then your life is meaningless. Old Lady Xia thought Xiang Hong's return was the best option, but Xiang Hong herself might not agree. If she were more assertive, Xiang Hong would definitely listen to her, but...
Old Mrs. Xia's thoughts unconsciously drifted back to her previous life. She listened to Old Chen in everything, fought for him, and was the good guy in all matters big and small. She wanted to control everything, and in the end all the children hated her.
It has been nearly half a year since she started over again in this life, and her worrying nature has not completely changed. Although she has tried very hard not to care about her son, she still couldn't help but miss Xiang Hong, her daughter who died early in her previous life.
She was doing this for Xiang Hong's own good, but did she really know what was best for Xiang Hong? Did she really know what kind of person would get along best with Xiang Hong?
Old Mrs. Xia was at a loss.
Even if Xiang Hong listened to her, came back obediently, found an ordinary job, and found a man that Old Lady Xia thought was suitable, would Xiang Hong really be happy every day? Would she be happier than when she was with Xiao Yu?
Old Mrs. Xia couldn't guarantee it, and she couldn't think of anyone more suitable for Xiang Hong than Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu's biggest shortcoming is his family. His parents are difficult to get along with and very unkind, his sister is sick, and his job is in another place. However, this point can be ruled out because Xiao Yu said he will be transferred here soon.
But the advantages outweigh the others. Xiao Yu is a battalion commander with a promising future and a high salary. This aspect of his parents' relationship is both a disadvantage and an advantage, as they've already fallen out. From now on, Xiang Hong won't have to worry about her in-laws' feelings at all, and can live her own life behind closed doors. When Xiao Yu's sister isn't crazy, she's very easy to get along with and very reasonable. But when she's crazy, you never know what she'll be like.
The most important point is that Xiang Hong herself likes it.
Old Mrs. Xia suddenly took a deep breath. Xiao Yu had already solved her biggest worry, the issue of being in a different place. In the future, as long as Xiao Yu's character was not like that of Li Zhuang, she could actually accept it. With the fighting ability of Xiao Yu's parents, it was impossible for the couple to be bullied by those two old guys under her nose. There was no need to worry about this at all.
After figuring this out, Mrs. Xia suddenly became enlightened, and her previous entanglement disappeared in an instant. "Xiang Hong, as long as you feel it's okay, Mom has no objection. As for Xiao Yu's suggestion of marrying into the family, Mom doesn't care. You can discuss this matter between yourselves. Whether you marry Xiao Yu or Xiao Yu comes to our house, you are Mom's best child."
Xiang Hong's eyes were sore and she sniffed, "Mom--" She knew that her mother was thinking about her the most.
Old Mrs. Xia also sniffed, "Alright, stop standing. Xiaoyu, get a stool for your sister, and let's sit down and eat together."
After that day, Yu Hongzhen and Chen Xianghong returned to Hai City to handle some finishing work, preparing to officially settle down in the city where Old Lady Xia lived after the New Year.
After the winter solstice, the New Year is just around the corner, and every household begins to get busy in the remaining month or so. The festive atmosphere is strong at this time, and the human touch is thicker. The New Year is a major event for everyone in this era. Even those who have had a difficult year will happily begin preparing for the New Year in the last month.
"Old Chen, our family's top priority today is to go to the supply and marketing cooperative. They've got some pressed duck. Go buy that. Second brother, go buy peanuts, melon seeds, cakes, and candy. We'll give them to relatives when they come. Third brother, come with me to buy glutinous rice flour and black sesame seeds. We'll make dumplings for New Year's Eve and have them all together as a family."
"Also, new clothes can only be worn on the first day of the new year. If you dare to wear them before then, I'll beat you to death."
Chen Xiangbei felt guilty for a moment, but when he looked at his cuffs, which were already tattered and unsightly, he immediately became dissatisfied. "Mom, look at my clothes. They are so torn and you don't even mend them for me. There are holes here and there. They let in the wind when I go out to play."
Old Lady Xia cursed, "You only made this dress last year, and you've ruined it like this this year. I've patched it so many times. Your sister also patched it a while ago. I don't know how many scraps of cloth you put in. Why are you so wasteful? Do you roll on the ground all day?"
Chen Xiangbei didn't dare to say that he went out to play every day, crawling here and there, and only came home dirty. Of course, his clothes were badly damaged, but such clothes really couldn't be worn anymore. He immediately put the blame on Mrs. Xia, "Mom, is the cloth you made my clothes with particularly bad?"
After being beaten, Chen Xiangbei shut up in peace, but his eyes were rolling around, and I don’t know what bad ideas he was thinking about.
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