They are still family after all, but Xia Niu's thoughts made her uncomfortable.
She could only try to ignore Xia Niu's sour tone and then... pretend she didn't hear it.
"Big brother, what are your plans for the future?" Song Lili asked Song Jianshe, who had been by her side the whole time.
She... wanted to know Song Jianshe's plans for the future.
"What other plans are there? Just farm, of course. What about housing?" Xia Niu interrupted Song Jianshe before he could even speak.
“Unlike you, who go to university and get a good job, we who haven’t been to school can only make a living by digging in the fields.”
That's a very harsh remark, and it even has the air of trying to sow discord.
Song Fang was furious. If Chu Ci hadn't stopped her quickly, Song Fang probably would have argued back.
During the years Chu Ci lived in the Song family, he knew that his sister-in-law was petty and easily envious and jealous.
When someone says something clever, it's never pleasant to hear or make others feel comfortable.
Song Fang was pulled back, but Song Lili's face darkened. "What do you mean by that, sister-in-law?"
"Are you complaining that your older brother didn't go to university? Or are you complaining that you and your sister did go to university?"
Song Lili asked very directly, revealing all of Xia Niu's thoughts in front of everyone.
"Or are you envious of us sisters who went to university? Are you feeling resentful?" As she spoke, Song Lili smiled emotionlessly.
“I remember, my older brother went to school. I’m afraid you’re the only one who hasn’t been to school, sister-in-law.”
Song Yongren was good to the children; all three of them went to school. Song Jianshe only stopped going because he didn't want to anymore.
Now that Song Lili has said it so bluntly, it's... a bit hurtful.
"You..." Sure enough, Xia Niu's face immediately turned ugly, even distorted. "You..."
After the anger came sadness. "Yes, I never went to school. My family didn't have the means," Xia Niu said, wiping away tears.
How could Chen Erhua possibly let her go to school? Absolutely not.
Chen Erhua only knows how to exploit her, making her work for the family like an animal. Why would she spend money to send her to school?
That's why Xia Niu felt jealous in her heart, jealous of the Song sisters, jealous that they could read and write and were now college students.
But for her, it was simply impossible.
This is why Xia Niu always speaks with a barb.
They're all girls, so why are they so lucky?
“That’s your mother’s business, what does it have to do with us?” Song Lili remained unmoved.
If someone makes a mistake, a few words and a pitiful expression are enough to forgive them; then all the laws of the world are just decorations.
Rules are essential for order and harmony.
"So, shut your ugly face. What you're like now has nothing to do with us."
"To be fair, the Song family has been very good to you. Compared to other families, you've had a very smooth life. People should learn to be content."
The Song family had no mother-in-law, and Song Yongren treated Xia Niu well; he truly cherished his daughter.
Song Jianshe is a down-to-earth person with no bad habits. He doesn't beat or scold his wife and respects Xia Niu quite a bit.
Even so, Xia Niu was still not satisfied, and Song Lili couldn't stand it anymore.
"Waaaaah..."
Song Lili's merciless words made Xia Niu feel ashamed, but she didn't know how to refute them, so she could only lower her head and cry.
"Alright, alright, Xia Niu, stop crying. Lili just talks nonsense without thinking. Don't take it to heart. It's her fault." In the end, Song Yongren stepped in to smooth things over.
Song Jianshe also comforted Xia Niu, saying, "It's alright, don't cry."
Song Jianshe sighed inwardly, "My sister is still the same as before."
For the past ten years or so, I've been pampered and spoiled by Zhang Qinghua, and I can't stand hearing anything unpleasant. Isn't this a slap in the face?
Xia Niu, why does she always say things that upset her younger sister? Sigh...
"Forget it, brother, do you have any plans at all?" Song Lili felt it was all pointless.
Xia Niu always pulls this stunt, making her nose and eyes look distorted, which makes everyone uncomfortable.
If it weren't for seeing Song Yongren and Song Jianshe, Song Lili wouldn't have wanted to come at all.
"I...I've been thinking about whether there's anything I can do, but...but I don't know what I can do," Song Jianshe said helplessly.
He was anxious because he saw the people around him getting better and better!
Although I want to make a change, I can't find the direction and feel very lost.
Upon hearing this, Song Lili understood immediately. They had always relied on the land and wanted to innovate, but they couldn't find the right way.
"Brother, I have a suggestion that I think would be quite suitable for you. Listen to it first and see if you're interested. If you think it's feasible, then you can do it, okay?"
After thinking for a moment, Song Lili finally voiced her thoughts.
This was something she had considered a long time ago.
“Okay, go ahead,” Song Jianshe looked at Song Lili with a serious and earnest expression, more so than a student in class.
Song Lili found his behavior somewhat amusing, but she didn't laugh. This was for the best; it was better than him not taking it seriously.
“I was thinking that you could grow greenhouse vegetables at home. I’ve done this at home before, and you’ve seen it and know how to do it. There’s no technical difficulty involved.”
Most importantly, Song Jianshe will feel more at ease. He understands all of this, and therefore has confidence.
"Greenhouse vegetables? Like the old greenhouses?" Song Jianshe asked.
"Yes, but it's larger in scale and more refined than before."
The greenhouses of the past were just the simplest greenhouses, but what Song Lili is talking about now is an industry that can be invested in on a large scale.
"This...I've never done this before." I'm unsure about importing it.
"I'll tell you how to do it," Song Lili smiled. As long as Song Jianshe had the will to work hard, she could help.
“Okay, help me out, I want to do it.” Song Jianshe agreed almost without thinking.
He believed in his sister.
His past experiences had taught him that his sister never failed to achieve what she set out to do.
With my sister's help this time, we'll definitely succeed.
"Try it first. Set aside a piece of land at home and experiment with it. Once you have a good harvest and a good method, you can gradually expand it."
Song Lili also had her own considerations, fearing that Song Jianshe might not dare to take this step, and she thought things through very carefully.
"That's good, that's good, let's do it this way." Song Jianshe exclaimed with delight.
Although he trusts your sister, he always feels insecure because he's never actually done anything with her.
Song Lili's arrangement is excellent.
It can be used for both offense and defense.
Even if the greenhouse fails, it won't affect the family's life; it just means less harvest from one plot of land, which he can still afford.
If the greenhouse is successfully built, it will give him confidence, and he can then make other plans for the future.
This is a good idea, and it suits his wishes perfectly.
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