There should be no hatred or resentment in life.
On a Saturday morning in autumn, golden leaves drifted down in the wind, and sunlight shone in the cool air, creating a tranquil and warm scene.
Liu Changqing drove his car slowly forward with his family in tow.
He Qunfang sat in the passenger seat, looking gently ahead.
Outside the car window, the golden rice fields contrasted beautifully with the distant azure sky, and occasionally a few birds flew by, adding a touch of liveliness to this autumnal scene.
Liu Yue and Liu Xiaoling sat in the front row of the back seat. The two sisters were now graceful and elegant, like the bright pearls of the Liu family, impossible to ignore.
Several matchmakers, eager to propose marriage, have come to her door to offer their services, but He Qunfang has politely declined them all.
She said firmly, "Modern society is different from the past. How can a schoolgirl be betrothed before school starts!"
Now, He Qunfang is no longer that simple village woman, but a manager of a garment factory, with a much longer-term vision.
Liu Xiaoling's mother often plotted to marry her daughter off to someone in the city, racking her brains over the matter.
He Qunfang interrupted them every time.
"Second sister-in-law, times have changed, and our family is doing quite well now. If we're going to find Xiaoling a partner, it can't just be any city guy. We can't push Xiaoling into a fire pit!"
Although Liu Xiaoling's mother was unhappy, she did not dare to refute her to her face. She knew that her family's economic lifeline was in the hands of He Qunfang, and only dared to complain in private that He Qunfang was meddling.
Whenever her daughter comes home on the weekend, she grumbles, "What's the point of girls going to school? In the end, they still have to get married. Finding a good husband as soon as possible is the most important thing."
Once, upon hearing that her mother wanted to marry her off to a man in his late twenties, Liu Xiaoling finally couldn't take it anymore. The usually obedient girl could no longer tolerate her mother's idea.
Liu Xiaoling frowned and said to her mother with displeasure, "Mom, why do you always have this kind of thinking? What era are we living in now? Girls can have their own pursuits and dreams. Getting married isn't the only path. I want to study hard and make a living on my own in the future, instead of changing my fate by getting married."
At this moment, a gentle breeze blew through the window, carrying a hint of coolness.
Upon hearing this, her mother also lost her temper and said loudly, "Xiaoling, how can you be so unreasonable? What's the use of a girl studying so much? Finding a good family to marry into is the only thing you can rely on for life. Look at those girls in the city who got married early, how well they live now, with no worries about food or clothing. If you continue to be so stubborn, you'll regret it later."
Liu Xiaoling's eyes reddened with anger as she retorted, "No, Mom. Are those girls who marry young really happy? Maybe they only seem to be doing well on the surface, but what about in reality? I want to rely on myself. I don't want to marry just anyone I don't know."
So she stayed with He Qunfang for several weeks and refused to go home.
Liu Xiaoling was grateful to He Qunfang, her stepmother.
She received the love she never had from her own mother, but found it in He Qunfang, and her living conditions were comparable to those of Liu Yue and Yu Jingya.
Wealthy women always enjoy shopping, and He Qunfang is no exception.
Looking at the three girls dressed up so beautifully, she felt a surge of joy and satisfaction.
Yu Jingya sat next to Liu Feng. In the eyes of Liu Changqing and He Qunfang, she was already regarded as their future daughter-in-law.
They greatly admired this gentle and beautiful girl.
Whenever someone who doesn't know the situation asks, "Is this your daughter? She's so beautiful!"
He Qunfang always answered with a smile, "Mm."
Sitting quietly in the back seat of the car, Liu Fei and Lin Hao spent most of their time immersed in cultivation, aside from studying.
The car quickly drove back to Liucun, where the village was full of life.
Today is the first birthday party for Liu Xingman's daughter, Lanlan. After getting out of the car, Liu Feng and his family immediately immersed themselves in the festive atmosphere.
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