Although Mu Jingheng and his son spoke in very low voices, Xu Xinning, who was skilled in martial arts, still managed to overhear bits and pieces of their conversation. It wasn't that she was being paranoid; she just felt like they were plotting against her behind her back.
What could she possibly have to scheme against?
Martial arts?
Medical skills?
Perhaps both are true.
Let them scheme all they want; she won't suffer any loss given their character.
When Grandpa Xu and Xu Mingyang returned, they saw Mu Zhenting and felt a little embarrassed. They had heard that guests had come to their house while they were in the fields, but Grandpa Xu noticed that the two from the second branch of the family were slacking off all day, so he didn't rush home.
Xu Mingyang was a very filial son. How could he go home by himself when his father hadn't even come home yet? He had to finish his own work as soon as possible before he could help his elderly father with the rest of the work.
This way, Grandpa Xu can supervise people without any burden.
Grandpa Xu loved this feeling the most. His son was filial and would often ask about his well-being, which warmed his heart. He felt that his youngest son was the one he was most satisfied with among all his children.
Xu Yaozu: It seems...it appears...maybe...when did you ever say that about me?
Upon seeing Old Master Xu, Mu Zhenting immediately stood up, smiled, and extended his hand, saying, "Uncle, it's great to finally meet you. You've had a long journey."
Grandpa Xu was flattered and pulled his outstretched hand back. He rubbed his hands on his pants several times until they were red before he cautiously reached out his hand again.
The top leader is about to shake his hand!
Old Master Xu has never shaken hands with such a high-ranking official before!
Upon receiving that handshake, Old Master Xu felt as if he had been bathed in a golden glow, his status instantly elevated.
He's no longer an ordinary person; he's someone who's shaken hands with the leader.
He felt that he was no longer on the same level as the old men in the brigade.
Hehehe, why do I feel like laughing?
Mu Zhenting took a few careful looks at Xu Mingyang standing next to Old Master Xu. His eyes and his physique clearly indicated that he was no ordinary person.
Mu Zhenting planned to have someone thoroughly investigate this person when he got back. If he was really as powerful as his son said, he would have to recall him after his health recovered.
There are many talented people in the military, but who would complain about having too many?
Grandma Chen felt strange today. Not long after finishing dinner, she felt something was wrong with her body. At first, she thought it was because she had been leaning against the wall for too long in the afternoon, which caused the numbness. But when she got into bed, she felt as if her limbs were out of control.
When Yao Dahai finished washing his feet and poured out the water, he returned to the house and found that Old Mrs. Chen had already lain down. He found it very strange, as the old lady would usually chat with him for a while while sewing shoe soles at this time.
Although they have been married for decades, and Yao Dahai is usually a man of few words, they always make sure to have a heart-to-heart talk every night at this time. Apart from this time, they have no other time to truly connect with each other.
They talked about everything, about what Old Mrs. Chen saw, heard, and thought, about her son and daughter-in-law, about her grandsons, and sometimes they would even complain about God...
It was mostly Old Mrs. Chen talking, while Yao Dahai listened attentively.
The elderly couple really enjoyed this way of getting along, finding their lives peaceful and comfortable.
Of course, Old Mrs. Chen would never admit that she was satisfied with her life. Whenever she had a chance to complain, she would still drag Yao Dahai out for a chat without hesitation or mercy. After all, he was her husband. Who else could she complain about if not him?
Oh! She would also verbally abuse her daughter-in-law. I don't know why, but she just couldn't like this daughter-in-law. She always felt that this person was gloomy and not upright enough, so much so that the children she raised were all timid and timid.
Grandma Chen likes Xu Laosan. If boys don't act naughty at this age, when will they ever act naughty again?
Grandma Chen loves lively atmospheres, and she herself is a lively person.
But Old Mrs. Chen had gone to bed early, which Yao Dahai found very strange.
Yao Dahai walked over and touched Old Mrs. Chen's forehead, then touched his own. He was relieved to find that she didn't have a fever.
Although the elderly couple slept in the same bed, they each slept separately, with one quilt for each of them, sleeping at opposite ends of the bed.
Grandma Chen also felt that she would be fine and would probably recover after a good night's sleep.
Grandma Chen urged Yao Da to turn off the lights and go to sleep, as the electricity bill was getting expensive every day.
The Xu family next door were still eating and drinking. Old Mrs. Chen listened intently. The eldest son of the Xu family must have drunk too much. His voice was much louder than usual, and he was talking a lot. This was usually how the eldest son of the Xu family was when he was drunk.
Yao Dahai was also listening intently. He envied Old Master Xu's life. He felt that he lived a very clear-headed life and was upright in his words and deeds, which was why his family was becoming more and more prosperous.
Leaving aside Xu Yaozu, Yao Dahai believes that his recently adopted son is destined for great things.
It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and Yao Dahai felt that this person's eyes were very unusual.
Thinking of Xu Mingyang, Yao Dahai thought of the second branch of the Xu family. He felt that they were extremely foolish. Such a good son and such a good life were ruined by their own actions.
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Xu Yaoyang is reluctant to go home now, but if he doesn't come back, people will talk about him, and he's even more afraid that the first wife will think he's heartless. So he has no choice but to come back to put on a show, hoping that the first wife won't come to hate him too.
When he returned home, no one was there. The older children were at work, and the younger ones were probably out digging for wild vegetables.
This is unbearable.
In the past, there was never a shortage of people at home when he came home from get off work. His mother was afraid that he would go hungry, so she would have someone cook dinner for him early in the morning. His mother and father would also be home, as would the two children. Every time he came home, he would see them running around the yard, either playing tag or chasing chickens and ducks.
But now the house is quiet, and it feels like there's no human presence at all.
Xu Yaoyang sat on the threshold of the main room, lost in thought.
Ever since his son Amada made a mistake, he's been coming home very late every day. Not only that, but the smell they have is unbearable.
He also heard today that the woman who harmed his family's cousin has been convicted. Because the woman insisted that she was forced into it, she confessed to many of the bad things her cousin had done in order to get a lighter punishment.
He raped female educated youth, forced widows to work for him, stole grain from the production brigade, and used the brigade leader's secrets to do whatever he wanted...
These crimes are truly too numerous to count!
My cousin was sentenced to death and executed a week later.
The woman didn't fare well either; she was sent to the far northwest to reclaim wasteland.
Xu Yaoyang felt that they had brought this upon themselves and deserved to die.
Nevertheless, Xu Yaoyang estimated that his uncle's family would still come knocking on his door tomorrow. They didn't believe that the eldest branch of the family would really sever ties with the second branch. They would still dream that Xu Yaozu would help their son clear his name.
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