Having lived here for so long, they have become familiar with the people in the alley. Those people in the alley who have a tight housing situation have always envied them, envious of them for having such good relatives. Of course, there are also many people who say sour words, but unfortunately, Lu Ersao and his wife and Xiaoqiu didn't care.

"My aunt is back."

The old lady was so surprised that she said the same thing as Lu Ersao: "Is the college entrance examination in July? Why come back in more than a month? I didn't get into college two years ago because of that vicious mother and daughter. Now I have to study hard to get into a good university. I'm not going to make a living just to save face."

Xiao Qiu smiled and said, "No, my aunt has finished the exam. The exam in Gangcheng is different from ours. They finished the exam a few days ago."

At this time, Auntie Pang saw her and said, "Xiao Qiu, your aunt just bought some incense and candles. She must be going to pay tribute to your third uncle's wife."

"By the way, your aunt is now very wealthy and actually called a taxi to visit the grave. Your aunt's great-grandmother was so kind to her. Why don't I have such a relative?"

Not only was Aunt Pang jealous, but countless people in this alley envied Lu Jiaxin.

Xiao Qiu didn't want to talk anymore and said, "My aunt likes chicken soup. I won't talk to you anymore. I have to go back and kill a chicken and make soup for her."

Mrs. Lu came back at about three o'clock. She didn't see Lu Jiaxin when she got home. She asked, "Where is your aunt?"

Xiao Qiu said, "I heard from Aunt Pang that my aunt bought incense and offerings after she came back. She must have gone to visit the grave of my third uncle's wife. I heard from Aunt Pang that my aunt called a taxi!"

Taxis are very expensive nowadays. It costs dozens of dollars to get from the city to the airport, which is unaffordable for most people.

Mrs. Lu's face changed slightly, and she said anxiously: "You can't even take care of the college entrance examination. You must be bullied. No, I have to call your uncle."

Xiao Qiu grabbed her arm and said, "Mom, don't worry. I just called my uncle and he said that the college entrance examination in Hongcheng was earlier than ours and was completed five days ago."

Mrs. Lu immediately changed her worry into joy: "So your aunt passed the exam."

"What?"

Mrs. Lu smiled and said, "Silly girl, your aunt must have done well in the exam, so she hurried back to tell your uncle the good news. Come, let's cook dinner quickly and invite your uncle and his family to come over to eat in the evening. We will celebrate for your aunt."

"Mom, the results haven't come out yet."

Mrs. Lu patted her head and scolded her with a smile: "You have studied before, so how can you not know whether you did well in the exam? Come on, stop talking nonsense and get to work."

The mother and daughter were busy in the kitchen.

Lu Jiaxin returned to Sijiucheng from the cemetery and asked the driver to take her to Shichahai. Because Gu Xiuxiu's request was to restore it to its original appearance, the workload was huge and it has not been completed yet.

The first three sections of the five-story courtyard have been completed, and the fourth section is now under construction. The foreman said that it will take another three months to complete, including the back garden.

Gu Xiuxiu had left the big house to He Bin, so she didn't care about the expenses. She thought that after the beautiful house was completed and left for a year to dissipate the smell, she could let her aunt come and live there for a while when the spring came and the flowers bloomed.

Not to mention the 30 million and the house, this mansion alone will be worth 100 to 200 million in the future, and it is still in short supply.

Gu Wenfeng looked at the large pillars with carved beams and painted rafters, and asked curiously, "Who lived here before? They were so extravagant and lavish."

Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "This house belonged to a prince in the previous dynasty. My aunt bought it for 88,000 yuan because she used green coins."

Lu Jiaxin laughed: "In the feudal society before, rich men had three wives and four concubines. For example, the prince had at least a dozen wives. The wives and concubines would also give birth to children, and he and his wives, concubines and children would all have servants to serve them. You think this house is very big, but because there are so many people serving, the maids have to sleep three or four in one room, which is also very crowded."

Gu Wenfeng said sincerely: "Fortunately, we live in a new society now. If it were back then, peasants like us would have no chance of making a name for ourselves."

Lu Jiaxin also thinks that the new society is good. In the feudal society, women obeyed their fathers at home, their husbands after marriage, and their sons after their husbands’ death. They had no status at all. Although there are many restrictions now, as long as you dare to fight and work hard, you can still make a career.

The two walked and talked, and when they reached the gate, they found that the taxi was still there. The taxi driver stepped forward and said, "This trip is enough for you today. After sending you back, I will also call it a day and go home."

The taxi was 60 green coins, and he added 20 green coins, which converted to more than 160 Chinese dollars. He didn't want to pick up any more passengers and wanted to go home early.

"Ten dollars?"

“Sure, sure.”

There are very few vehicles in the mainland now, so it didn't take long for a taxi to arrive at Guangming Hutong. As soon as Lu Jiaxin entered the hutong, she was surrounded by enthusiastic women and asked if she had really finished the college entrance examination.

Lu Jiaxin didn't like such enthusiasm, but she still answered their questions in a friendly manner.

Gu Wenfeng knew Lu Jiaxin's temper, so he stepped forward and pushed everyone away, escorting Lu Jiaxin into the house. As soon as they entered the yard, Gu Wenfeng immediately closed the door.

As soon as Xiaoqiu saw Lu Jiaxin, she rushed over happily and wanted to hug her.

Lu Jiaxin smelled a fishy smell on her, took two steps back and said, "Did you kill the fish?"

Xiao Qiu nodded and said, "Yes, I just killed a fish. Aunt, don't you like steamed fish? I'll make it for you later."

Lu Jiaxin felt warm in her heart.

Xiao Qiu thought about her visit to the grave and said, "Aunt, there's a chicken stewed in the kitchen. It's been stewing for more than three hours. If you're hungry, have a bowl first to fill your stomach. Don't worry, the oil has been skimmed off, so it won't be greasy."

Lu Jiaxin thought this girl was getting cuter and cuter. She had walked for a long time today and had only a quick meal at noon. She was a little hungry now. She smiled and said, "Then scoop me a bowl."

"Okay."

Lu Jiaxin hurriedly stopped her and said, "You should go to the bathroom and wash your hands with soap to get rid of the fishy smell on your hands."

Xiaoqiu felt that her sister-in-law was still as clean as ever. When she went to wash her hands, Lu Ersao brought out the chicken soup from the kitchen.

Lu Jiaxin thought Xiaoqiu was the only one at home, so she greeted her immediately when she saw her.

Mrs. Lu put the chicken soup on the table and felt distressed when she saw Lu Jiaxin: "Poor girl, how come you have lost so much weight? Are you not used to the food there?"

Lu Jiaxin touched her face. It was strange to say. She ate bird's nest, fish maw and other nourishing foods every night. After the exam, she weighed herself and found that she had lost 5 kilograms. She didn't know where the food went.

(End of this chapter)