546 My second uncle actually brought a gift when he came to visit.
When he occasionally returns here, he always holds his head high and talks about his house with pride, showing off his achievements to everyone.
'My house, even though it only has two small rooms, is still a house, and it's worth some money now.'
The smugness in his eyes made no attempt to hide his pride and satisfaction.
However, she had always looked down on her own family. Although they weren't wealthy, they managed to make ends meet back home. But since marrying this poor young man, life had become incredibly difficult. They often struggled to put food on the table, which is why their son was still unmarried at such an advanced age.
I was extremely disappointed and helpless, and I was also materialistic or unwilling to have such a poor younger sister, which made me lose face.
At this moment, he came running over in a hurry, carrying a small bag in his right hand. The bag was half full and looked like rice or other grains.
He was carrying a piece of fresh meat weighing about a pound in his left hand.
He seemed to be a really good second uncle; his face was sincere, and as soon as he entered, he warmly called out, "Little sister, little sister, I've come to see you! There was some fresh meat for sale by the roadside, so I brought you some."
As she spoke, she gently handed the gift she had brought to her younger sister, her eyes filled with undisguised envy.
"Thank you, Second Brother. Please sit down. There are many people today, please forgive any neglect." Xiao Da'er's mother quickly said, feeling very happy to see her second brother speaking to her in such a tone.
Xiao Da'er's father, who was standing nearby, also hurriedly got up, brought over a stool, and said hastily, "Second Uncle, please sit down. Da'er, quickly make some tea and go buy some groceries."
His face couldn't hide his joy, and there was also a hint of excitement.
When the matchmakers saw the guests at their home, they all took their leave, but each left a date for their next visit.
Second Uncle took the hot tea from Xiao Da's hand, nodded, and said with satisfaction, "I heard you bought a house. Have you gotten the deed yet?"
Xiao Da'er's parents also looked on with joyful anticipation.
Despite a complex mix of emotions in his heart, Xiao Da'er respectfully replied, "To be honest, Uncle, the house has already been purchased."
It was decided by Old Man Weng; the property has been selected, but the deed hasn't been issued yet. We'll have to wait another day or two.
When my second uncle heard that Old Man Weng had already registered the matter, he knew in his heart that the matter was completely confirmed, as Old Man Weng's reputation and prestige were second to none in this area.
He also didn't believe that his nephew would dare to recklessly use Old Master Weng's name, as that would be a consequence his nephew couldn't afford.
His eyes held a mixture of surprise, envy, and a hint of relief as he said, his expression complex, "That's good. Since Elder Weng has confirmed it, he certainly won't cheat you. I heard you even contributed money for your coffins this time."
Before her nephew and sister-in-law could even speak, she gently comforted them, "Don't worry, even if you've used up your life savings, there's no rush. Once we get to the city and have a place to live, it'll be easy to find work nearby."
"When the time comes, I'll find work for your father and mother, or perhaps rent some fertile land. They can be back in a few years. The real problem in the city now isn't finding work, it's finding housing."
It was a rare sight for Xiao Da'er, his mother, and his father to hear their second uncle speak to them so calmly and peacefully.
My second uncle said softly, "Second year of university, don't rush your marriage. Wait a little longer. Once you have a house, maybe some scholarly families will come knocking. So don't agree to any of them yet."
They talked in hushed tones, and the tea grew cold, but none of the four noticed.
Family ties and friendships, hardships and difficulties, complex interpersonal relationships, ups and downs—once you've experienced them all, that's a lifetime.
A cup of tea reveals the myriad flavors of life.
Perhaps happiness always comes in one after another. In the afternoon, my eldest uncle also came and even acted as a matchmaker, saying that he was from a scholarly family in Huangtu County. They had been in the county for the past few days, and my youngest daughter, out of curiosity, also came with her father.
The family has four daughters and wants to marry their youngest daughter into the family. If anyone is interested, they can meet first.
Perhaps, sometimes, happiness just quietly descends upon this simple little home.
Xiao Daer stood still, looking at his own house, feeling an undisguised excitement and pride.
The world outside may be noisy, but in this small space, there seems to be a magical power that shuts out all the disturbances. A sense of peace settles in.
He silently prayed, 'If only this peace could last forever, we would be at peace. We beg Your Excellency to live forever. Only then can we be at ease.'
Here, it feels like home, filled with the warmth of family and the sense of accomplishment that belongs to me.
There are also my eldest uncle, second uncle, and so on. They often say, "Come visit us sometime, don't be shy."
At that moment, I truly felt that it was genuine.
On the vast expanse of fertile land, Gui San, along with Shuangshuang and Yang San, paid their respects to He Chen. Afterward, they arrived at this place and stared in disbelief at everything before them.
The blades cut deep into the soil, turning over the once compacted earth and making it soft and vibrant. As the tiller continued to move forward, neat rows of ridges stretched across the field, like the veins of the earth.
Xiao Yang stared wide-eyed at the tiller, which was turning the soil evenly and without stopping, as if witnessing something incredible. He couldn't help but exclaim, "This...this is amazing! Doesn't it get tiring?"
Gui San and Shuang Shuang were also deeply shocked by the scene before them.
Equally astonished, they stared at the tireless tiller, marveling at its power and efficiency. Gui San couldn't help but exclaim, "Seeing is believing!"
Such high efficiency is equivalent to more than a hundred people working, which is truly astonishing. Moreover, it greatly frees up manpower, allowing more resources to be devoted to sowing.
"Next year will surely be a bumper harvest!" Gui San exclaimed again.
He Chen stared at the scene before him, a sense of amazement rising in his heart. He thought to himself, "Indeed, people of every dynasty are intelligent, possessing boundless wisdom and creativity."
In a stable environment, with just a little guidance, they can unleash boundless energy and talent.
While feeling moved, I couldn't help but feel hopeful. Given the right conditions and environment, and appropriate incentives and rewards, I wondered how much creativity and potential could be unleashed, and whether it would be any better than the world before.
After all, there are many incredible magical powers and supernatural abilities here, with great power concentrated within them.
Gui San and the others watched for a long time before quietly approaching He Chen, bowing and saying, "My lord, we have a request, and we hope you will grant it."
Gui San asked, and almost without hesitation, he nodded slightly in agreement. He understood in his heart that he would become a Martial Saint, and the wind blew and the grass grew all around him.
If you want to, there's nothing you can hide from yourself.
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