However, when Guo Yuxi's mother learned that this stack of colorful paper money could actually buy a small house in Yanjing City, she was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth for a long time.
My God! My God! You just went out for one trip and you got so much money!
Guo Yuxi's mother was really worried about her mischievous son holding this huge sum of money, so she insisted on taking it over and keeping it for herself.
"Hurry up and bring it over for your mother to keep! So you can save it for when you get married!"
Guo Yuxi was naturally unwilling, "I'm already nineteen! Why can't I just leave it to myself!"
Guo Yuxi's mother patted him lightly on the back and said reproachfully, "Even if you're ninety, you're still my son, and you have to listen to me!"
In the village, which family doesn't have a mother-in-law in charge? The money earned by the son and daughter-in-law has to be handed over to the mother-in-law for safekeeping.
But Comrade Guo Yuxi clearly didn't want to hand over his secret stash to his mother, so he found an opportunity to slip away.
He ran off in a flash, and after he'd gone quite a distance, he shouted to his mother, "When I've saved enough money, I'll buy a big house in Yanjing City, so you and Dad can enjoy the comforts of having a son!"
Guo Yuxi's mother laughed and scolded, "You brat! You still dream of a life of leisure!"
However, she was just saying that.
Now, everyone who speaks will say that the people of Lijiapo are living a life of great fortune.
The village has uniformly built houses, everyone has a job, there are year-end bonuses, and every household has a television and a bicycle.
And then there are those families who know how to enjoy life; they've got everything from electric fans to video recorders.
They feel that they are living the good life in heaven right now.
Li Xiangdong took Qian Hanzhong's family back to Lijiapo, and the village fell into an unexpected silence.
No one gossiped or cast curious glances. When they encountered Qian Hanzhong's family, it was as if they were visiting relatives, just like the countless times they had met before. They simply said, "You're back?"
The Qian family's initial anxiety instantly subsided.
Back at his own front door, which was locked, Qian Hanzhong felt a moment of disorientation; the past few months seemed as unreal as a dream.
Qian Zengtian said, "Dad, Mom, no one has lived in this house for so long, who knows how dirty it is!"
That wasn't what Wu Tianmei was worried about; she had other concerns.
"Just tidy it up a bit, we can all work together and finish cleaning in no time!"
Qian Datao nodded, "Yes, I know, Mother. I only feel at ease when I'm in Lijiapo."
"Yes! Yes! Big sister is right!"
Qian Chunyue echoed.
With trembling hands, Qian Hanzhong fumbled in his pocket for a long time before finally pulling out the key to open the door.
"Snap—crash—creak—"
The door was pushed open.
Surprisingly, the entire yard was exceptionally clean and tidy!
It looked like their family had just finished a thorough cleaning!
Especially the persimmon tree in the center of the yard, which stands proudly in the middle of the yard, its withered branches swaying gently in the breeze.
There wasn't even a single withered yellow leaf to be found under the tree.
Everything in the yard was arranged in an orderly manner.
The houses were bright and clean, and the interiors could be clearly seen through the windows.
The tidy kang (heated brick bed), the gleaming wardrobe and mirror, the thick stack of cotton quilts, the sunlight shining on the windowsill, and the pot of nasturtiums blooming vigorously all create a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
However, Qian Hanzhong and his family hesitated.
"Dad, didn't Xiangdong say that since our family's household registration hasn't been moved, we can still come back, right?"
Wu Tianmei asked nervously.
Qian Hanzhong looked at his wife hesitantly, "But, but, we've been gone for so long, this house certainly won't be empty."
Li Zhaowang helped him get married and have children, allocated a plot of land for him, and built a house. The house in front of him now was also obtained by exchanging that plot of land.
His family left with Qian Shiren. Knowing Li Zhaowang as he did, he knew the house wouldn't be left empty like that.
It's highly likely that the house has already been taken over by the second brother, Li Hanmin.
The couple were arguing when they heard footsteps behind them.
Looking back, the couple screamed as if they had seen a ghost.
"mother!"
"Mother—what's wrong with you?"
Qian Hanzhong's luggage fell to the ground. He quickly took a few steps and helped the old man in front of him.
The moment he grabbed her arm, Qian Hanzhong's hand went empty. The wide sleeve of his cotton coat was empty, and her arm was so thin that it was just skin and bones!
Zhao Sufeng looked even older before he passed away.
His hair was completely white, his face was full of wrinkles, and a wound on his forehead was wrapped in white gauze, with faint traces of bright red blood visible.
Qian Hanzhong knelt down with a thud, tears streaming down his face.
"Mother, oh Mother! It's all because your son is unfilial that you've ended up like this—"
He clung to Zhao Sufeng's legs, his cries reaching the heavens.
Zhao Sufeng's gaze was kind and gentle as she forcibly pulled Qian Hanzhong up, saying, "The ground is cold, get up quickly."
He then called to Wu Tianmei, "Hurry up and come inside, the stove is already lit for you."
Sure enough, as soon as I opened the door, a warm breeze rushed in.
Once the family was seated, Qian Hanzhong stopped crying.
Wu Tianmei tossed him a towel and told him to wipe his face.
"Mother, this house..."
Qian Hanzhong didn't even bother to wipe his face; he immediately asked Zhao Sufen.
"Wipe your face clean first, it'll get chapped soon! Da Tao, Chun Yue, you two make some brown sugar ginger water, you can both drink some later to warm up!"
After instructing her two eldest granddaughters, Zhao Sufeng casually remarked, "This house is yours. Live in it peacefully; no one can take it away!"
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