Mrs. Peng was most proud of her children's success, and she often showed off to other elderly colleagues in the nursing home. She said happily, "My son-in-law went on a business trip a few days ago and brought back some local pastries. He just sent some to me."
"I see you like sweet pastries. They must have known you loved them, so they brought them back for you from far away."
"Yes, they all know that I like sweet things and often give me sweets." Mrs. Peng smiled.
Bai Shuixian's lips curled slightly, and she continued to massage with her hands, saying softly, "Your little daughter looks a lot like you. There's an old saying that a round face means seven parts of wealth, and it brings prosperity to the husband and protects the house. I think your daughter has a round face that brings a lot of luck and wealth. She must be living a happy life."
Hearing her words, Madam Peng narrowed her eyes in a smile: "You are right, round faces are the most blessed. My Yuni is indeed very lucky for her husband. Ever since she married into the Xue family, the Xue family has prospered."
Bai Shuixian's eyes flashed with coldness, and she spoke in a normal tone: "I think your youngest daughter is a few years older than me. How many children does she have?"
"Three, two sons and one daughter."
"Both of my grandsons are working now. The older one is working in Kyoto with his uncle, while the younger one is with his parents in Seoul. My youngest granddaughter is in high school."
"My daughter Yuni's uncle is a Beijing official, and his eldest grandson is very much loved by his uncle. The child is smart, intelligent, hardworking and studious. He followed his uncle to Kyoto to develop his career before finishing high school. He now works in the Revolutionary Committee. He is very capable and is very much loved by his uncle."
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When talking about her three grandchildren and her son-in-law, the Xue family, Mrs. Peng started to brag incessantly.
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