These three families are truly like rats in the gutter; they're disgusting to look at.
Tao Changyi ignored him, but Xiao Jiu greeted everyone with a smile.
"I brought back gifts for most of our team members. You're welcome to come over this afternoon to collect them."
Although I haven't been home all these years, I know to some extent who has been spreading rumors and gossip about me behind my back.
I'm not a generous person. Anyone who's talked about me behind my back knows what's going on, so don't bother coming later.
The extra portion will be given to those who have helped my family; everyone is welcome to provide evidence.
After saying that, he pointed to the things in the car behind him: "Look, those are for everyone."
Someone in the crowd exclaimed "Wow!" in surprise, followed by a chorus of doubts.
"Are these really all for us?"
Xiao Jiu nodded generously, "Of course, when I say it's a gift for everyone, it's a gift from the bottom of my heart."
However, I hope those who are secretly having babies will be more self-aware and not come to my house. Thank you for your cooperation.
Although she said it with a smile, her eyes showed no mercy, and she was scolded.
"Pah, do you think I care? Covering it with a cloth, who knows if it's some worthless junk?"
"Exactly, after all these years of fooling around outside, who knows what he's been up to?"
Whether she's from the military or not is still unknown; don't be fooled by her vixen-like appearance.
"So what if they come back? They're making a big fuss about coming back in a car with all that stuff. They're obviously up to no good."
What's that saying again? "A pie falling from the sky is poisoned; you'd better be careful, or you'll regret it."
Xiao Jiu narrowed her eyes, etching the names of those who spoke into her mind.
Then he shrugged nonchalantly.
"It's okay. I welcome those who want to come, and it's fine if they don't care. I'll leave it for those who need it."
Then, with a mocking "heh heh" expression, he looked at those who were just being sour grapes.
"I'm here to clarify the rumors and slander these gossips have spread about me."
First, I am a military doctor. I will go wherever I am needed. I have been away for many years for the country and the people.
I have a clear conscience on this point, and I don't need to make a detailed statement to any individual, because you are not worthy to do so.
I have been arranged a marriage with a very suitable partner by the government, and we got married smoothly during the Spring Festival, so I don't need to worry about it anymore.
And you've all already met my partner; as for who it is, guess?
As everyone looked around and began to discuss, Xiao Jiu spoke again.
"Secondly, I have studied medicine for nearly twenty years. I am not the good-for-nothing woman you describe. I have a proper job."
Third, I obtained these things at my own expense through connections. Some people may not care about them, but please do not slander them.
Fourth, my parents have suffered verbal abuse and sarcasm from certain individuals for many years, so it's normal for me to harbor resentment.
No normal person would smile at this kind of person anymore. I just hold a grudge, so what?
Therefore, I would never use my friendliness and generosity on this type of person.
Please be considerate and don't show up at my house later.
Don't assume others don't know; everything said will be remembered.
I welcome everyone to report such incidents; those who report will receive an extra gift.
Fifth, there was also a batch of labor protection supplies that I had donated to the production team on the truck.
The desks, chairs, and library that my husband and I donated for the soon-to-be-established Xihe Village Primary School will also be delivered gradually.
There were those who mocked her, and those who flattered her. Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, someone started clapping.
"Great! The Tao family has a wonderful daughter. The location for our village's primary school has already been chosen."
Unfortunately, the commune refused to approve funding. Construction was quick, but building materials were difficult to obtain.
I never expected that the primary school wouldn't even be built yet, but we already have desks, chairs, and a library. On behalf of my child, I thank you in advance.
Seeing that all five children of the Tao family have been admitted to university and are so capable, who wouldn't want their own child to be admitted to university and become a college student as well?
Immediately, various voices of admiration rang out around them, until Zhao Lingli came out to call the father and daughter home for dinner.
The crowd then slowly dispersed.
Xiao Jiu, on the other hand, drove the car directly into the yard.
Seeing her actions, those who felt guilty felt even more resentful.
"Who do you think you are? Are you afraid of getting stolen if you park outside? You stingy person. I've never seen anyone with a heart smaller than the eye of a needle."
"That self-important big shot, huh? Pah!"
"Exactly, look at the face she had just made, it was a real eyesore."
But then again, what kind of treasure did she have in that car that she drove it into the yard?
"What I'm more curious about is that she said we've all met her son-in-law. Who is he?"
Why can't you just say who it is? Why are you keeping us in suspense?
Why does she make us guess? Who does she think she is?
By this time, some clever people had already realized, "Oh dear, could she be talking about...?"
"Who is it? Who is it?"
While everyone was gathered together discussing, the door of the small tavern was already closed, isolating them from all outside disturbances.
"Look at you, you're back, why make such a fuss?"
Xiao Jiu sprawled out on the bamboo recliner that her grandparents loved most in the yard, basking in the warmth of their presence.
Then, with his eyes closed, he said slowly and deliberately, "Is this considered high-profile?"
“I was originally thinking of donating a harvester directly, but if I hadn’t been worried about not being able to explain its origin and not being able to fool people, your daughter would have become even more famous.”
I'll wait a few more years, until the domestic economic situation improves, then I'll definitely donate.
We didn't ask for anything else; we just wanted them to let us get through those ten years peacefully, and that was enough.
Zhao Lingli couldn't help but pat her head and tuck the stray hairs from her forehead behind her ear.
"You, you're still so kind. You must be hungry after your long journey."
"I didn't know you were back. Your father and I have already eaten. How about I make you a few poached eggs?"
When breakfast was mentioned, Xiao Jiu suddenly remembered that she hadn't taken out the mutton soup she had brought.
"Why don't you eat some more? I brought you some mutton soup! I already ate it in town."
Tao Changyi couldn't help but laugh: "I knew it! This girl is not the type to starve herself. She never mistreats herself."
Zhao Lingli said helplessly, "Let's keep it. I'll make some noodles at noon and cook them in mutton soup. That way, it'll be even more satisfying."
"Okay, okay, my mother is so good at managing things. By the way, Dad, go to the village chief and get a list, the list of our team and the brigade headquarters."
I didn't prepare that many gifts; our village has a larger population now, hasn't it?
"Yes, there were only a little over a hundred people at first, but now it has grown to two or three hundred. Back then, they were very prolific in having children."
They were born to be laborers, and now is the time for them to come in handy. The production team can't do without the help of these strong young men.
"My gifts can only be given to about a hundred people. Dad, come and take a look so we can discuss the list with the village chief later."
When Xiao Jiu opened the tarpaulin, Tao Changyi and his wife instinctively looked towards their daughter upon seeing the gifts.
"You've really taken care of everything."
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