After Lin Erlan separated from the family, the couple took care of three children. Her husband had to go to work, and because of her negligence, the second child broke his leg. However, they spent a lot of money on renting a house and buying furniture. She didn't even have enough money for the surgery, so she had to borrow money from Xiu Tong.
It should be Xiu Tong who told Xiu Yao about this, and Xiu Yao wrote a letter to persuade her to do business, saying that if she didn't have enough money, she could borrow it, and he had the source of goods. Lin Erlan also gave it a try at that time.
Unexpectedly, she started to live a good life that she had never dared to imagine. Later, her store became busier and busier, and she could not take care of her children, so she asked her eldest brother to do business as well, so that her parents could come to the city with her to help her take care of the children. Lin Erlan is very satisfied with her current life, so she is especially grateful to her second brother and his family.
Su Qingmeng didn't like to be polite. "Let's not talk about this anymore. I went to Su City for a trip last month. The silk there is pretty good. I brought you all some silk scarves."
She opened the suitcase and said, "Second sister, sisters-in-law, come and take a look and pick out what you like." She bought clothes of different patterns and colors, and there were more than a dozen in the suitcase, which she would keep as gifts.
The next day was Lin Shen's graduation banquet. His elder brother and Xiu Tong were all back. The female students all wore silk scarves. Su Qingmeng saw that Xiu Tong's wife also wore the scarf she had given her before. Only his elder sister-in-law and elder sister were left.
It seemed like she was excluding them, so Su Qingmeng quickly pulled them both into the house and let them choose. Lin Xiuyao could be angry, but she couldn't lose her manners, so she distributed the remaining gifts to the children.
The eldest sister-in-law smiled and thanked him, but she secretly complained that their family was the only one left. Did my sister-in-law and her family know the difference between close and distant relatives? Then she thought that it was Lin Xiuhe's fault. If he hadn't been drunk and crazy the day before yesterday, my sister-in-law and her family wouldn't have returned to the village without visiting. I heard that they had already visited Xiutong's house.
Su Qingmeng ignored the mixed feelings in her mind. She felt that her eldest brother's family was not very close to theirs and always acted in a reserved manner. She said that this time Lin Xiuyao had called in advance, but Lin Xiutong took leave to pick them up.
The eldest brother's family was waiting for them at home. Although they knew the eldest brother's address, it still showed that they did not take him seriously enough. Relationships require getting along, and blood ties cannot determine everything.
Uncle San's family set up ten tables and hired a chef and helpers. This time, their family spent a lot of money, but Lin Xiuyun was happy that his son was admitted to university. Their family's business was good and they could earn back the money in just over ten days.
Firecrackers crackled, and the banquet began. Lin Xiuyun raised his glass and said, "Thank you all, relatives and friends, for attending my son Lin Shen's graduation banquet. Everyone, enjoy yourselves."
Tiezhu toasted at each table like an adult. The banquet ended at three o'clock in the afternoon. The helpers washed the dishes and took away the leftovers. This was an unwritten agreement.
Lin Xiuyun took his son to return the borrowed tables, chairs and benches. Lin Xiuyao and his eldest brother went outside to talk, and Su Qingmeng took Kang Kang to the house to rest.
The aunt had made the bedding. Su Qingmeng hadn't slept on the kang for a long time, so it felt really hard. Kang Kang rolled around, "Mom, the bed is so big." He had never slept on such a big bed before.
"This is a kang. There is a kang hole underneath, which is connected to the kitchen stove," Su Qingmeng explained to Kang Kang in a soft voice, "When you burn a fire in the stove, the heat will come in through the kang hole, which makes it very warm in winter." Kang Kang fell asleep to the sound of his mother's voice, and Su Qingmeng also closed her eyes to rest.
In the evening, Lin Xiuyao's cousins all left as they were all busy with other things. Only his family and his uncle and his wife had dinner together. They simply ate some vegetarian dishes and sat in the main room watching TV.
The TV at my uncle's house was black and white, and was playing "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio." My aunt said, "The second son is filial. There's not much entertainment in the countryside, and it's much more interesting with a TV."
Lin Xiuyao: "You two have worked hard for most of your lives. Just enjoy your old age. Life is good now. Take good care of yourself and try to live to be over 100 years old." Both old men smiled.
Lying on the kang at night, Su Qingmeng discussed with Lin Xiuyao, "I want to donate some money to the village to support children who can't afford to go to school, especially girls."
"Why did you suddenly think of this?" Lin Xiuyao was surprised.
"Today I heard Aunt Dahua talk about Milaidi's daughter. It's a pity. Compulsory education isn't universal yet. Only by going to school in the countryside can you have the opportunity to move forward."
Su Qingmeng is not a saint. She wants to do something to give back to society. "Just use my royalties. Doing more good deeds will help me accumulate blessings for my son. I've become more compassionate since I had Kang Kang, but I don't want to show up. I'll just give the money to the village committee and let my uncle keep an eye on it."
Lin Xiuyao hugged her tightly and said, "Whatever you say, my wife is really a kind little fairy."
They stayed for one more day. Lin Xiuyao took Kang Kang to the mountains to look for wild fruits and to the river to catch fish and shrimps, so that they could experience rural life. In the afternoon, they also went to visit the graves of their grandparents so that his parents could see their grandson.
Lin Xiuyao told his uncle about Su Qingmeng's idea. His uncle was pleased. He valued education very much. "Okay, okay, I will keep a good account. Don't worry, this money will definitely be used effectively."
Lin Xiuyao: "Uncle, you have to screen the candidates too, and choose children who are truly in need." He was afraid that someone would be shameless enough to take advantage, and he didn't want his wife's hard work to be wasted by others.
"Don't worry, your uncle has been the team leader for so long, I know this matter well." Lin Baoguo assured.
The next day, the three of them took the train back to Beijing. Su Qingmeng asked, "The day before yesterday, I saw your elder brother pulling you aside to talk. What did he say?" Rural houses are not soundproof, so she never had the chance to ask.
Lin Xiuyao: "He came to me to apologize and smooth things over. He said he was drunk."
"Is that it?" Su Qingmeng didn't believe it.
Lin Xiuyao: "He also talked about his parents. I think his work might not be going well."
Su Qingmeng: "He is now the deputy director of the municipal public security bureau. The status of the public security bureau is getting higher and higher. What else is he not satisfied with?"
"My guess is that the military environment is simple, and he couldn't adapt to the complex relationships at work after he was discharged. Plus, my eldest brother only has a high school diploma, and there are more and more college students now. He might be willing but unable to do what he wants." Lin Xiuyao made a guess based on what his eldest brother said and his personality.
"I don't feel anything." Su Qingmeng said.
"I still know him better than you do. The train is coming. No more talking. Kang Kang, come, daddy will hold you."
Kang Kang had been staring at them with his round eyes. Hearing this, he stretched out his hand. Su Qingmeng reacted, "Kang Kang, you are not allowed to tell others what your parents say. Do you understand?"
Kang Kang nodded, "I won't tell." He never confided in others about his family's situation because he noticed his friends weren't as well off as he was. If he told others about his family's affairs, they wouldn't want to play with him anymore. There was a kid in kindergarten who kept bragging about how good his family was and how much his grandparents doted on him. Later, all the other kids ignored him.
Su Qingmeng didn't know what he was thinking, otherwise she would definitely complain, are kids so precocious nowadays?
After returning to Beijing, preparations for the Asian Games were in full swing, and the neighborhood office went door-to-door to publicize and encourage everyone to donate. Su Qingmeng donated 10,000 yuan in Kang Kang's name and received a donation certificate, which she carefully kept, as it was of great commemorative significance.
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