Chapter 31

I moved my registered permanent residence and started living as usual day by day. That day, she was cooking dinner in the kitchen, and a strange yet familiar figure flashed in front of the window - Shen Haiyang's brother. She was curious as to why this man was here again. She opened the curtain and left the kitchen before the noodles were rolled out.

"Hello, I'm sorry to come to visit you again."

The man, wearing a suit and tie with his head slung over his back, was polite and polite in the warm courtyard, and his attitude was much better than last time. As the host, Shen Haiyang raised his hand to give up his seat, and the other party sat down on the chair opposite him.

"You must have something to do here, right?"

Shen Haiyang looked indifferent, sitting in the rocking chair and drinking milk leisurely. He was supposed to drink tea, but he had a heart disease and was not suitable for drinking tea, so he had already given up drinking tea and replaced it with milk. The two brothers were talking. Li Xia saw that the other person was very polite and went into the room to pour him tea. Thinking of what his wife said last time, I thought that if he said the same thing, she would throw it in his face.

"Thank you."

Okay, this time the politeness is quite good. Since there was harmony on the surface, she didn't care and let the two brothers talk among themselves. Whether this person is real or has changed his strategy, I believe Shen Haiyang can handle it.

"Logically, I'll call you big brother instead. It was too abrupt when I came back last time. I apologize to you."

Shen Haiyang waved his hand: "It's okay. If you have anything to say, just say it. It doesn't matter."

"You know my father is overseas. How did you get here?" Seeing that Shen Haiyang didn't respond, he continued with a smile.

"He almost died there when the railway was laying tracks. Later he met my mother and got better under her careful care. Later he started delivering newspapers, then got into sales, and step by step he became what he is today. My mother followed him around. Go, every time he encounters a crisis, my mother is always by his side. Now his health is deteriorating, and the domestic environment is not good in all aspects." "Please

speak out if you want to say anything." In one word, there are several levels of credibility in your words. I don't even know the degree. You don't have to tell me about your mother's achievements.

In a simple word, the shallow smile on the man's face could no longer be maintained. "I mean it has not been easy for my father after so many years. He is in poor health now and is not suitable to return to this backward place to retire. As a son, you should think about your father."

Shen Haiyang still looked calm and relaxed. , hit the point right from the start: "Why don't you just tell the old man these things? And what's your mother's credit? She asked you to question me? She thinks I'm not qualified to receive my father's gift. Do you want it back? What do you mean?"

The man was silent for a moment, even blushing secretly. His parents had long since divorced and their property had been divided. My father's life technically had nothing to do with his mother.

The truth is the truth, but how could he accept it? If the old man really returns to the mainland and develops a relationship with Shen Haiyang over time, and the guilt he has felt towards him for so many years, if he leaves his entire inheritance to him, then he will be in trouble.

"I'm just saying this to let you know that it's us who have been by my father's side all these years, and we've been the ones who have endured hardships with him."

Shen Haiyang still said the same thing: "You should tell the old man these things."

Things took the initiative. The power is obviously in the hands of the old man. If you can't control him, why are you here to take advantage of us? Picking up the soft persimmons and squeezing them, but you are a guy who knows how to watch what is served.

"You..." The man frowned and was very angry. Something was beyond his expectation. He couldn't speak and started to get angry.

"Poor mountains and bad waters breed unruly people. It seems that the old Chinese saying is correct. I tried to reason with you but you didn't understand. It seems that I am playing the harp this time." "

You," Li Xia's fiery temper came up after a moment, Just as he was about to speak, Shen Haiyang had already retorted.

"The law stipulates that all children have equal inheritance rights. You want to monopolize your father's property, but you say that we are unruly people. Then I dare to ask, what does your domineering appearance mean?" The

man's face turned red at the rebuke and he couldn't say anything. Speaking of which, Shen Haiyang looked calm and calm from beginning to end. Find a way to find fault, how long can you last in sheepskin.

"I do everything from my father's point of view. Mainland China is too backward and is really not suitable for him to take care of him in his old age."

Being criticized, he put on a mask again. Shen Haiyang, on the other hand, refused to eat anything soft or hard. His words hit the mark

: "You should tell the old man this, he is the one who makes the decision."

Shen Yaozong was really helpless. He didn't expect his half-brother to be so difficult to deal with. After returning in vain, he was thinking about how to explain to his father when he went out.

After he left, Li Xia asked her husband in a low voice: "The husband and wife have joint property. If Shen Yaozong is not willing to give it to his mother, then we have to return the old man's money? It doesn't seem right. You have the right to inherit..." Shen Haiyang explained to her: "

I have the right to inherit the old man's part of the property. Don't worry about this. It looks like the old man has a lot of property, and Shen Yaozong is not here to ask for money. He is afraid that the old man will live with us, and we will get the money first when we are near the water. Look at it this way , The old man should have a lot of property in his hands."

"Oh, I'm just calculating our family's cash flow, and how much we need to solve if something happens." "

Don't worry, you can go about your business with peace of mind."

Li Xia went into the house to cook, After Shen Haiyang drank the milk, he got up and went into the house to help. His attitude towards his father depends on his mother, and now that his mother has let go, he is nothing as a son. Although I have no relationship with my biological father, it's good to get along naturally now that we have contact.

He did not know that his wife was pregnant, so he traveled across the ocean. He who does not know is not guilty, and his mother also said that his original decision was not a mistake. Shen Yaozong said that his mother had endured hardships with him, so everything he had should be his. As for the first wife, isn't it hard for her to raise the children and guard the house by herself?

He didn't care about the old man's property, but that didn't mean he agreed with Shen Yaozong. The old man won't fight if he doesn't give him a point. If the old man wants to give him a point, then he can stand regardless of emotion or law. It's not Shen Yaozong's turn to say whether he deserves it or not.

Li Xia had seen this kind of drama over property on TV a lot, whether it was a TV series or a legal column, but she never thought that it would happen to her one day. She smiled and shook her head and went into the house to cook. For a moment, she felt that life was really a drama.

I don't know how much money the old man has, which makes him jump in such a hurry.

Whether others have money or not is illusory, but making money yourself is real. Li Xia just thought about it and took the time to make her own money. Old customers introduced new customers to her, and the next day she placed two more wholesale orders.

There are fewer and fewer goods, and more and more funds are being withdrawn. In the evening, I sorted the cash one by one according to the denomination, and placed stacks of money neatly into small boxes. Seeing them makes me feel more at ease.

Suddenly she heard someone talking outside, and she quickly closed her money box. He stood up and pushed out the door. Sure enough, Han Jun, Shen Haiyang's old classmate, came to the door. Shen Haiyang poured water for them, and they sat down on the sofa in the living room.

The two of them had already said hello to each other when they entered. Han Jun stood up with a smile when he saw her. "Sister-in-law,"

"Sit down," Li Xia greeted with a smile, chatted for a while and then stood up: "You two chat, I'll go see if the monkeys have finished watching TV, and let them go to bed early."

Seeing that she was leaving, Han Jun stood up quickly. He seemed to be in a dilemma when he hesitated to speak, so Shen Haiyang slapped him and gave him a big eye roll.

"We are all brothers. If you have anything to say, just say it. Your sister-in-law is not an outsider."

Han Jun smiled bitterly and touched the back of his head. He made up his mind and said, "I, I came here to borrow money. My mother is ill. I got aggravated and was admitted to the hospital, and money was tight..."

So that was the case, no wonder he couldn't speak for a long time. The old mother at home is paralyzed in bed all year round, and the whole family relies on him to earn money, so the economy must be tight. The seven-foot-tall man asked to borrow money, but a penny really stumped the heroic man.

"How much?"

Shen Haiyang and his wife said at the same time. This cheerful attitude made Han Jun feel better and he stretched out a finger. Li Xia answered immediately.

"One thousand? I'll get it for you from the house."

"No, no, one hundred."

How much is your monthly salary, and you just ask for a thousand? Han Jun quickly corrected himself and was shocked by Li Xia's generosity. Is this because the U.S. dollars the old classmate received before has a balance besides buying a house, or is it because she made a lot of money in business?

There are ten pieces of Great Unity, which feel hot in your hand. His family is considered a typical moonlight family, and sometimes even owes debts. How long will it take to repay the debts with wages?

An old classmate borrowed a hundred yuan from here. Shen Haiyang looked at his wife and smiled helplessly. Li Xia also realized for a moment that she had done

something inappropriate, but fortunately the other party was her husband's best friend. Moreover, since she came to the city, Han Jun would help her with everything she encountered. Han Jun knew how much money Shen Haiyang's father had sent, so she was not very wary of him.

"Don't show off your wealth, I've been stupid today."

The other party was Han Jun, Shen Haiyang smiled and said nothing. He is trustworthy to the younger generation. "How much did you recycle?"

"Eighty thousand."

As expected, the person who can make people angry is Cai Da. I have 80,000 in cash at home, so it's no wonder that I react to a finger and think it's a thousand.

"It's okay, Han Jun is not a quick talker."

"I will be careful next time." Putting down the matter of borrowing money, she remembered that he seemed to be late in coming back these days, and immediately asked: "What are you busy with these days? , is it about the house?"

Shen Haiyang nodded: "There are currently no properties for sale in the entire courtyard, but there are several retail investors. So I am talking to several families in the backyard about replacement. If successful, the backyard will be renovated. , as you said, open the passage and change it into a small door, so that you can take care of it."

"Replacement? You buy those retail investors and then exchange houses with those in the backyard?"

"Yes."

"Then can they be willing? ? The location here is very good."

"This is a matter of price. I believe that as long as the money is available, changing the location is not a problem."

Li Xia nodded and agreed with him. I believe that many people will do this to buy a house and get some money at the same time. It just depends on the conditions of each company. If the conditions are good, give more.

"How is the negotiation going?" "The East House and West House have already been negotiated. They will move at the end of the month. The principal's wife is not very happy about this. I guess the house is not good. I will look for it again

."

The house was similar to theirs. It was originally a large courtyard. This is the first entrance followed by the second entrance. It was originally the place where the female relatives of the family lived. However, the backyard is overcrowded, and the main house built privately in the yard is also damaged, affecting the overall beauty. After buying it, it will have to be demolished first and then renovated.

"Do you think the old man can get used to it when he comes back? He is sick and the medical conditions in mainland China are not as good as abroad. Whether he will stay for a few days before leaving." "

That is his business. We will help buy a house. He likes to stay for a few days. Stay for a few days."

"Well, don't worry, look for her slowly."

Knowing that she was worried about her health, Shen Haiyang nodded with a smile. She went out to put the children to bed, and when she opened the door, she found that Yiyi and Shen Hui were snorting at each other, ignoring each other.

She looked at her daughter silently, Hua Hua shook her head helplessly and said nothing, pulling her to her bedroom in the west wing. As a result, they were followed one by one. Shen Hui twisted his body and paid no attention to anyone, and quickly returned to the east chamber.

When Li Xia entered the room, she couldn't help but ask, "What's going on?"

Hua Hua sighed again. The little girl has developed bright eyes, white teeth, and delicate skin during this time. Her big eyes looked at her mother and she blinked very playfully. Just when I was about to open my mouth to explain these two things to my mother, one by one climbed onto my mother's lap and sat down to speak.

"My brother is a stingy man. We were arguing about watching different TVs, so he said he wouldn't let me sleep in the West Room."

Li Xia looked back at her daughter, and Hua Hua nodded obediently at her. "Recently, Yiyi has been fighting for TV with my brother. My brother seems to hate him. How about letting Yiyi live with me in the West Room?"

At first, considering that both of them were boys, and also wanting them to develop a relationship, we arranged for them In the east chamber. What should we do in this situation now? What is Shen Hui so troubled about?

If children in a reorganized family are deliberately separated, wouldn't that create division in the family? The three children are divided into two groups. If they can't become a family when they were young, how will they get along in the future?

"You and your brother fought for the TV station, who won in the end?"

Yiyi puffed up his chest: "I won. My mother bought the TV, so of course you have to listen to me. Mom, if he doesn't let me go back to the east room, I will follow My sister is in the west room. Huh, I don't care."

"You brat, no wonder my brother doesn't want you."

Li Xia raised her hand habitually, and then relaxed the force the moment she touched her son's butt. I haven't done anything with the children for a long time, and their responses are all slow. He found that he had been beaten for real. Although it didn't hurt, he realized that

his mother was angry and the matter was serious.

"Mom,"

realizing that he had done something wrong, the little guy looked at his mother timidly. Hua Hua saw that her mother's face was gloomy. She also felt that what her brother said was inappropriate and she had already taught him a lesson before. But at this time, seeing my brother being beaten, I still couldn't help but plead for mercy.

"Yiyi didn't mean it. He's just too young to speak."

Yiyi quickly admitted his mistake: "It's my fault. I won't dare to do it next time."

"What are you afraid of?"

"I won't compete with my brother for TV anymore. ."

"Is it a matter of grabbing the TV now?"

This time the little guy was confused. What's the problem if it's not the TV? He even said he would stop competing with his brother for TV, but why was his mother still angry? Obviously he is also very aggrieved, and he may not be able to see his favorite Coca-Cola in the future.

Li Xia sighed helplessly at her son. The brat would look for trouble every day. If she were as good as Hua Hua, she would have to worry less. Forget it, forget it, no children are exactly the same. This kid is very clever, and correct guidance is the most important thing.

"Who takes you to kindergarten every day?"

"Dad. Dad also made me a child seat, which is stable when riding. He also bought me soda on the way..."

Before he finished speaking, the little guy quickly covered himself. My father said he couldn't tell my mother about buying soda. Coca-Cola, such a delicious drink, my mother said it would be bad for children to drink, so she just wouldn't buy it. Dad secretly bought them for them.

Li Xia couldn't care less about settling accounts with Shen Haiyang, so she wanted to deal with the brat first. "Whose father is your father? Whose father's love do you enjoy originally?"

"Brother's."

"We are a family, and your parents are your parents. You two have an extra father to love you, so what about the TV that your mother bought? Why do you want to dominate? Isn't your mother your brother's mother? Do you think so? Do we have to move out of dad's house tomorrow because it belongs to dad and brother?" She said it clearly.

Now Not only Yiyi, Huahua on the side finally realized why his mother was angry. When a family is reorganized, the child's sense of belonging to the family will definitely be different from that of his or her original family. Li Xia had deliberately ignored the house before because she didn't want her two children to feel like they were dependent on someone else.

But now it was her son who was being pampered, and Shen Hui, as the host, did not cause a split. When he got angry, he just said he wouldn't live in the same house with him, but didn't ask him to leave the yard.

"I was wrong. I shouldn't have said that my mother bought the TV. My mother is also my brother's mother. I'm going to apologize to my brother." The

little guy turned around very quickly, and he is a hero who knows the current affairs. After saying that, she went out to the east wing. Li Xia stood quietly in the courtyard and watched him do it.

I thought Shen Hui had already closed the east wing, but he pushed it open one by one. Li Xia's expression suddenly relaxed. Shen Hui is still kind, or the result of such a long period of running-in. Even though he quarreled with his brother, he didn't shut him out.

"Brother, brother, I was wrong, don't be angry. I will never say anything again..."

The brat went straight to Shen Hui's bedroom in the north, one by one, and heard the conversation between the two people inside. Shen Hui ignored him at first, but couldn't bear the little guy's sweet and sincere apology, and soon he forgave his brother.

"Then don't watch Coca-Cola from now on. Come watch TV series with me."

"...Okay."

It turns out that he is also a sinister person. He is not as knowledgeable as his younger brother, and in the end he achieved his goal. After a while, the two fell in love with each other again.

In fact, in ordinary families, it is quite normal for brothers and sisters to quarrel, fight, and grab things. Most parents will let the older one give way to the younger ones, or they will beat them up. Anyway, just settle the dispute and don't care about anything else.

It was only after they reorganized their family that Li Xia paid so much attention to the reasons for the children's quarrels. The brat got beaten today and realized that family is a whole and cannot be divided. Mom and dad are the parents of the three of them.

Shen Hui sent him to the south and turned on the light in his room. Li Xia turned around and entered the main room. Shen Haiyang was leaning on the bedside reading a book. When he saw her come in, he raised his eyebrows and asked silently. She briefly explained the matter while taking off her clothes.

"It's just a kid, don't worry too much."

She lifted the quilt and got in

, suddenly feeling that he also had a rough side. Or it may be that he is strict with himself and treats others with leniency. This time it is Shen Hui who is wronged. It would be better for him to reason with her than to beat her, her own mother.

"It's because we are children that the words we say are the most hurtful. If we let this kind of thought sprout and grow in our hearts, our family will be divided among them." "You are right.

I will tell Shen Hui tomorrow Let's talk."

"No, this is Yiyi's fault and has nothing to do with Huihui. The child is very good, even though he was so crowded out by his younger brother, he didn't even say anything about driving him away." "

He is the oldest, so he can have a sense of responsibility. He's like a brother."

"No matter how old you are, they are just children. We must treat them equally. It's not the fault of the person, but whoever is at fault will bear the responsibility."

Shen Haiyang smiled and put his arms around her: "I didn't expect you to understand quite well. Children."

Li Xia smiled and didn't say much. In her previous life, her children separated from her despite all the efforts she had made. She felt distressed and irritated when they saw each one of them. She would also reflect when she was alone. After her rebirth, her mind broadened and she could see many things more clearly.

"What are you doing?" Li Xia tugged on her vest, looking a little funny at him.

"We are a couple, what do you want me to do?"

"Your health..."

"I am in good health."

Such a gentle man was gritting his teeth at this time. It would be undignified for any man to be questioned by his wife on whether he was okay in bed. Li Xia immediately smiled and kissed him on the face to calm her husband's resentment.

"How about I do it?"

"I do it."

Why do you like to take the initiative so much? You have to have everything under your control to feel safe? Shen Haiyang sometimes doesn't quite understand his wife's thoughts. But she is dedicated to this family, her children and him. If she likes to be in control, then she can be the leader. It's no big deal.

Although I think so in my heart, I would also like my wife to be in charge of other things. But in bed, you still have to have the dignity of a man. Li Xia didn't expose his thoughts. Seeing that his body allowed him to be in good spirits, she cooperated obediently.

The next day, everyone went about their own business. Shen Haiyang was pulling Yiyi to school when he was pulled by Shen Hui. "Dad, is Coca-Cola really that delicious? It looks like medicine, but Yiyi said it tastes good." "

Personally, I don't like it, but I secretly drank it once and he liked it very much. Mom said he drank it It's not good for your health. Why, you want to try it too?"

"Yeah." Although he has more pocket money than Shen Ruyi, he can buy it himself. But let dad pay the money, so they can drink more, right?

"Okay, let us four secretly drink together today and then go home."

He was better with Hua Hua and Yi Yi before. After all, he was not his biological father, so he needed to deliberately close the relationship. The same goes for Li Xia towards Shen Hui, she has to be more tolerant across her belly. Now that they have a good relationship, the four of them are doing "bad things" behind the back of the mistress of the family.

"Oh yeah."

When Shen Hui turned around, Li Xia was actually there. He quickly said: "Mom, just drink it once."

"Brush your teeth at night after drinking it, that stuff will corrode your teeth."

"I know."

It's better to block things than to remove them. Li Xia already understood this principle after reviving her life. If a child is not satisfied since childhood, his inner desires will become bigger and bigger. When I grow up, I will either eat and drink like crazy to make up for myself, or I will shrink back and feel that I am not worthy and dare not fight for what I hope for.

In her previous life, her two children had a low self-esteem and timid temperament. They did not dare to reveal their favorite things and only dared to hide them secretly. I remember that she bought a red woolen coat during the Chinese New Year, but she didn't dare to wear it again after wearing it once because of someone else's words. One by one, he uses his arrogance to cover himself up. Who dares to say why he immediately attacks others? In fact, to put it bluntly, he still has low self-esteem and cares too much about others.

She really didn't think this stuff tasted good, because she really thought it was unhealthy because of the health programs on TV in her previous life, so she didn't buy it. But since the child likes it, let's drink it.

After setting up the stall in the morning, she saw that someone had delivered goods to the nearby store, so she immediately went to buy a few bottles. I gave Xiao Liu a bottle, and when the children came to bring her meals at noon, she gave one bottle to each of them.

The two children were very surprised by this and looked at her with grins. "Drink it. I'll buy it for you every day if you like it. But remember to brush your teeth at night."

"Thank you, mom

."

Looking at her daughter's cheerful smile, she felt that the sky was so bright. Her daughter's eyes were no longer gloomy, and she had long since lost her joy and fear.

"Mom, won't you give it to your brother?"

"Dad will give it to you tonight, and you're still afraid of missing him. Maybe Shen Ruyi has pestered your dad to buy it on the way." Huahua smiled,

happy took a sip of Coke. The taste of carbonated drinks is a bit strange when you first drink it, but it makes you want to take another sip. Slowly you fall in love with the taste, drink it into your mouth and swallow it, it is like nutrients, and a deep sense of happiness is cultivated in your heart.

The child took the fresh drink to school, and she asked to bring the bottle back in the evening. Nowadays, Coca-Cola bottles are made of glass and can be recycled.

Seeing the children walking away, she sat down and ate slowly. In the afternoon, a person who came to buy clothes accidentally mentioned that her neighbor was selling a house, so she quickly asked about the situation of the house.

"There are three main rooms and two side rooms. The house in our courtyard is quite good. Their son has settled in the capital, so the old couple sold the house to live with their son for retirement." "Can you take me to see it, or give me the address?

"

"Okay. I'll give you the address. If you want, just contact me yourself." After

closing the stall early in the evening, she ran to the backyard to find the family in the main room. When he entered the house and explained his intention, the other party was very impatient.

"Don't you look at it? We have already said that this house will not be replaced. What's going on with you two? Why do you have to change to someone else's house?" "Just

replace the same house and we will give you some money. Comrade, what are you going to do? Why don't you agree? Because if the subsidy is not enough, we can discuss it again."

"Subsidy money?" The woman suddenly screamed, turning back to her mother-in-law and husband to question: "Is it true? Do you all know it and just hide it from me? Alone."

After saying that, seeing that the two people were silent, she immediately shouted: "Okay, let me treat you and your family as an outsider and treat me like a monkey. I said everyone in the east room and the west room will be happy. Xing moved away. Who wouldn't be happy to move with such a good thing? How much is the subsidy? You won't be greedy for it, right?" "

No, no, how could we be greedy? This house hasn't been changed yet. The house we went back to last time I feel bad."

Since the matter has not yet been completed, the young daughter-in-law glared at the man fiercely and then turned around to greet Li Xia. After discussing the replacement conditions, we followed Li Xia to see the house.

The same main room, with the same wing. The location is a little further away than before, but still within the school zone. The two women discussed it again, and finally Li Xia gave each other two clothes in addition to compensation, and the matter was settled.

"Then when can you move?"

"I'll move immediately after the house transaction."

"Okay, it's settled." When

Shen Haiyang went home in the evening and was cooking in the kitchen, she went in, washed her hands, tied an apron and put him in bed. Push yourself away. "What kind of house did you look for last time? Can you accommodate the next family?" "

What, have you found a suitable house to settle in as

a main room?" "Well, we have already negotiated today, and they will settle the house as soon as it is transferred. Move."

"Okay, then I'll go talk to the owner of the house and try to vacate the house as soon as possible."

The couple worked together and completed the house replacement within a few days. Taking advantage of the break from moving in the backyard, Li Xia discussed the follow-up work with Shen Haiyang.

"The house needs to be repaired, and many parts need to be demolished. Do you need to find a mason? The weather is getting colder. Where can I find help?" "How about asking

my father to bring my brother here. The second brother's legs are not good. I asked my father to bring my eldest and third brothers here. The three elders can at least dismantle everything that needs to be demolished in one winter, and prepare all the materials that need to be prepared. In the next spring, we will repaint the doors, windows and walls, and then hang the ceiling and tidy up. Ground, prepare furniture, etc. What do you think?"

"Of course it's good for your family to come, but are they free at this time?"

"Yes. After the land reform, you are responsible for your own profits and losses. The crops in the field should be almost harvested this season. I'll write The letter asked them to finish cleaning up quickly and come to work."

"Okay. When they come, they will be paid according to the urban construction team, and then take care of the food, but neither of us has time, so they have to

do it themselves."

"We are all one family, there is no need to be so clear-cut. Right?"

"My brothers have settled the score, so we can't let them suffer at any cost."

Li Xia nodded and said no more. Each member of the construction team paid less than fifty a month, and my father and the others could only work for a few months for little money. It's a good opportunity for them to make some extra money.

I wrote a letter and sent it home immediately. It is estimated that it will take about a week after receiving the letter. In the evening, the three little ones each held a bottle of Coca-Cola and attracted the attention of many children while watching TV. This time the adults suffered, as the children at home forced them to buy Coke. The number of adults watching TV suddenly dropped by one-third the next day.

"Haha, I'm scared of being pestered by children. I don't know where to hide and look."

Xu Xifeng, who works at the bun shop, gossiped with Li Xia with a smile, and the women laughed when they heard it. The adults didn't understand what was so good about the medicinal soup-like Coke, but they couldn't resist the children at home.

"My naughty kid still wanted it after drinking a bottle, but he became honest after being slapped by me."

"Sister Xu, you have two children. You both make money, so you won't beat your child for a bottle of Coke."

"Hey, don't mention it. My men's workplace is divided into apartments, and this time I managed to squeeze in one. After collecting the money for the house all at once, I owe a lot of debt." "

This is a good thing. A house is a big thing, and having a house will give you stability. "Yes."

The woman smiled like a flower: "That's right, so I said those two brats were ignorant and beat them up before they stopped."

Chapter 32

A bottle of Coke caused a "murderous crime". Many children started a tug-of-war with their families because of this new gadget. On Shen Hui's side, Murong Danling was waiting for him at the school gate with this new gadget when school was over. She hurried forward as soon as she saw it.

"Hui Hui, son, look what mom bought you."

Hua Hua hadn't come out yet and was called to the office by the teacher. Shen Hui was originally waiting for his sister, but now he left when he saw her. He knew that she didn't dare to hurt him, but he didn't want to stay with her any longer. What the woman thought was a rare thing was not attractive to her son at all, so she used her trump card.

"You injured the tendons in my palms. Mom will no longer be able to do delicate work. Mom didn't care about you, but you are so indifferent as a son?" Sure enough, Shen Hui stopped after saying this: "Really

? "?"

You know this kid is soft-hearted, so he will feel guilty for saying this. "No. I just came to see you and bring you something. Nothing more. You don't have to hide when you see me." "

I'm sorry."

"It's okay. How are you studying lately?" People were coming and going, and the two of them were together. Talk at the school gate.

"It's not bad."

"Recently, your dad and your stepmother have been buying houses everywhere. I heard that they replaced your backyard. Where did your stepmother buy the goods? What's the minimum price? Is it very profitable?" Shen Hui suddenly asked.

He raised his head and his eyes became cold. "I don't know."

Murong Danling slapped him angrily: "You are a pick-up boy, what can you keep secret from your mother?" "It's not a

secret, it's that I really don't know. I'm just a child, and adults can do it. How could you tell me what?"

"Has she been very willing to spend money recently? You should know this." "

She has always been very willing to us. She buys us Coke every day. It's going to be winter soon and she made us all new cotton-padded jackets. Cotton shoes, and he also said that he would bring us a new windbreaker when he went back to the south. He said that it would be windproof and snowproof, and would be warm in winter."

This made Murong Danling so angry that the gentleness she had just played suddenly disappeared, and she raised her eyebrows He slapped Shen Hui with his hand. But Shen Hui was already on guard against her, so he dodged and ran away.

The apology I felt towards her just now disappeared because of these questions and her raised hand. Any pity for you or concern for him are all fake. I just came here to inquire about news about his family. Nervous, I envy my family for having money, but you can't earn it yourself.

Of course Murong Danling came to inquire about the news because she wanted to make money. The news she got from everywhere was messy. Some said they were in Shenzhen, others said they were going to Guangzhou, and some said there were thieves or even robbers on the road. She panicked and held on to the money she had collected, not daring to leave. She thought about it and asked her son to inquire, but found nothing.

Shen Hui went home in despair. Li Xia happened to be pushing a cart to close the stall, and the two met at the street gate. Li Xia saw that he looked wrong, put down the car and came over to touch his forehead.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? You don't have a fever, why don't you see a doctor?"

The gentle face showed concern, and he watched her come back to her senses from the loss of consciousness just now. She threw herself into Li Xia's arms, tears rushing out of her eyes.

"Mom,"

"What's wrong, what's wrong? Why are you wronged? Tell mom, you have parents. Who bullied you? Let's go find her." As she spoke, Shen

Haiyang came out of the courtyard . . The couple took the child home and comforted him with words. Shen Hui finally calmed down after crying for a while. But he kept silent as to why he was like this. Shen Haiyang checked that there were no injuries on his body, so he had no choice but to let it go.

The couple quietly asked Huahua at night, and Huahua said he saw Murong Danling after school, but the details were unclear. The two of them couldn't figure out what Murong Danling did to the child to make him so sad, and it seemed like there would be no results if they asked.

"After breaking the child's heart again and again, mother and son are about to become enemies."

Shen Haiyang told his son to leave when he saw her, and the child nodded obediently. Murong Danling was so neurotic that she pushed her biological son further and further away again and again. Promote the harmonious development of their reorganized family relationship. Murong Danling did not appear again in the following days, and Li Xia was busy cleaning up the backyard.

In less than ten days, all the houses in the backyard were replaced and quickly moved out. Shen Haiyang

started shopping for putty paste, wooden frames for the ceiling, paint, etc. The busy scene made Murong Danling's eyes turn red with jealousy. Fortunately, Fang Zhongcheng's share of the house was also acquired. Although the two of them owed some debt for the house, the joy of the new house diluted the unhappiness in their hearts.

Nowadays, the houses in the work units have cement floors and putty. You can live in them just by tidying up and moving in. She was busy buying curtains and tidying up her new house, and when she was shopping for curtains and sheets on the street, she met Li Xia coming out of the foreign trade mall.

Li Xia was carrying two large bundles, which looked like they were all made of cloth. One of the bundles was probably too full and a corner was exposed. It was the most popular polyester curtain. Royal blue, very dazzling in the sun.

This fabric is not cheap, and Murong Danling knocked over the five-flavor bottle again. Humph, don't be so arrogant, I don't believe you've always been so lucky. Now Shen Haiyang has retreated to the second line due to illness, and his career is considered over. When Fang Zhongcheng becomes a high official, we will definitely be better than you two.

Li Xia didn't look at her twice, put her things on the tricycle and rode off. Not long after she returned home, her father and his group arrived. Behind the old father were three young men, including the second child, who was still weak on his legs. The old man was full of apologies when he faced his daughter. Just as he was about to say something, the second daughter-in-law beat him to it.

"Sister, your house is really nice. Your second brother can't do physical work now, and my family has to pay public food for this year..."

"Okay." Saying this in front of his daughter, the old man was very angry with his daughter-in-law. I have said that I will provide you with food to live on, but you insist on coming. Come on, come on, if we share some, it will be enough for you two to eat, but why are you talking about this?

"Xia, when we get here, will these people have a place to live? Your third brother can't be a carpenter. I was thinking that you would have to re-make doors, windows, ceilings, etc., so I called your eldest cousin here to do some carpentry work. Leave everything to him. We will do the demolition work."

The eldest cousin said cheerfully to Li Xia, "Just give me whatever you want, my boss."

Li Xia smiled and patted him without saying anything. This guy was still the same after not seeing him for so many years. Such a living treasure. He seemed to be a small foreman in his previous life, and she even went to the construction site to earn money by cooking.

The man changed the topic, and Li Xia smiled and ignored the second sister-in-law's fault, and talked to her old father and the others. "Yes, I bought the backyard and it needs to be repaired. You can live anywhere in such a big place."

"That's good."

Li Xia went into the house to cook while the third brother fetched water for everyone to wash up. She opened the door to the west wing and let her second brother rest inside. While she was cooking, she chatted with her old father and her two other brothers about household matters.

"Isn't the harvest in the field bad?"

The third brother replied: "It's very good. Taking care of the crops by yourself can produce a higher harvest than working together. Don't listen to that woman's nonsense, she just wants to take advantage of it. You said in the letter She was immediately moved by the monthly payment from the construction team. She couldn't find any work in the winter, so if she had money, she would rather drag your second brother's lame leg to make a profit. Your third sister-in-law I wanted to come and see you and help with the cooking, but when the couple came, she didn't come." "

Second brother's leg doesn't seem to be recovering well."

The old man sighed: "I told you not to rush to the ground, wait. You have to help him even though you are so busy. But that woman is as anxious as hell. Your second brother went to the ground early, carrying and lifting, but..." "

Go to the hospital for a checkup to see if the bones are in the way. It happens to be winter too, When you come here, take care of yourself here."

"How can that be done? We are here to work. Let him recuperate here. How should your son-in-law look at you and our family?" "It's

okay, dad, don't worry too much. That man Shen Haiyang is doing well. , I'm not someone who finds fault." Seeing that her father still disagreed, she continued: "Now I can make money by running a small business, and I don't rely entirely on him to support me. I have a say at home." "

That's right. . Is it not bad to do a small business?"

"You can earn more than Shen Haiyang."

"That's good, that's good."

Money is a person's courage, and money is a person's waist. When they heard that their daughter made more money from business than their son-in-law, the three men burst into laughter. Although he knew she was living a good life, he still stopped her when he wanted pancakes for dinner.

"I can't pass it. I'll eat dry food at night. Noodle soup is fine, but don't make dry rice." With

a big pot of noodles, Shen Haiyang came back and saw a customer and immediately sent his children out to buy cooked food and steamed buns. return. Finally

, they had a luxurious dinner. The three eldest uncles were trying to please their brother-in-law, but Shen Haiyang had no airs about his family, but they quickly got to know each other.

They were arranged to sleep in the backyard at night. When they came, they were worried that Li Xia didn't have enough bedding, so they all brought them with them. They could sleep on the kang with kang mats.

Early the next morning, Li Xia made Japanese rice with the leftover steamed buns from last night. After Shen Haiyang and the children left, she arranged work for everyone.

"Dad, you go to the backyard and dismantle the sheds, kitchens, etc., and then also tear down the kangs in the main room and the west wing. You and my third brother will be responsible for the demolition work. My eldest cousin will go with me to buy wood and come back to do the work. The ceiling racks and the guys need to be replaced. The second brother has weak legs and feet, so he can't do anything. The second sister-in-law helps cook at home."

Several men can do these tasks, and they nodded immediately when they heard it. In the morning, I went to buy the necessary tools, such as picks, shovels, carts, etc. The second brother watched everyone working and wanted to do it, but was stopped by Li Xia.

"Your legs are a little lame. If you don't recover well from doing such heavy physical work, what will you do if you become disabled? Don't be impatient. Sharpen your knife and chop wood. It's not too late to wait until your body recovers." "

But... I'm here to eat, I, I can stay here. Why don't we go home, there's a train in the evening."

The second sister-in-law curled her lips in disapproval. "You've come here to go back to your home. Why don't you come back in vain now? You even paid for the travel expenses. The doctor said, it's not really a big deal. Rural men are lame when they are lame, but I don't mind it anyway."

Li Xia He turned back and glared at her: "He is about to collapse on the bed from exhaustion. You don't mind if you raise him?" "

I am a woman, how can I raise him? I marry a man, clothe and feed him, and I marry him just to let him You support me."

"Feng Gaixiang, your shamelessness has really refreshed my bottom line. Husband and wife have the obligation to help, and here you just decide whether it is useful or not? My brother is lame and making money, and something happened Why don't you just slap your ass and leave? Have you ever thought about how a cold-blooded woman like you would dare to want you?"

After being taught a lesson by her sister-in-law, the woman was a little bit sarcastic. "Then it's natural for him, a grown man, to make money for the family."

"Is your family divorced? Now that you are all here, I can take care of your own food. You don't have to force my brother to work lamely. Right?"

"The family still owes debts, the children go to school, and daily expenses need money..." "The

current difficulties can be overcome slowly. Let me ask you, if my brother is forced by you like this, what if he is really exhausted? He is lying on the kang. What will you do then?"

"I,"

"He is the backbone of the family. If he falls, you will all be dead." "

I, I just want to pay off the debt as soon as possible. Save some money to pay it off. You have to build a house, you can't always live in a leaky shabby house." "

Take your time, don't push too hard. You help cook here, and I'll pay you a salary."

"Really?"

"Really? ."

"How much?"

When it came to money, the woman smiled at her like a flower. The embarrassment of being scolded before has long been thrown aside, and the fine lines on his face are like scratches on paper, filled with the hardships of life.

Li Xia's anger shriveled up like a deflated balloon, all because of the pressure of life. In order to change her destiny in her new life, she also had to find a way to help her parents and brothers who had taken care of her.

"It's the same as working at a bun shop."

The work at the bun shop is more intensive, and she only cooks for a few people at home. After a moment of disappointment, the woman quickly nodded, smiled and promised that she would do well.

She was very efficient at work. Not only did she cook in the morning, but she also cleaned the house and the yard. The third child was sitting in the yard doing nothing and even helped peel potatoes for the bun shop.

"How embarrassing." Xu Xifeng smiled, feeling that Li Xia's family was honest and kind.

"It's nothing. My legs are weak, so I won't be delayed in doing the work on my hands. Idle time is idle, why not do something."

They are all people who can't stand idle, so they work harder when they come. The privately built houses in the backyard are being demolished bit by bit, and Li Xia's business is also in full swing.

In the evening, they were clearing away the dishes in the kitchen and the third brother was washing up on the other side. Only then did the brother and sister have time to chat alone. "

Your sister-in-law really likes the things you sent back. Let me thank you."

Li Xia smiled at her third brother. "Why are you being polite to me? When I left home to come to the provincial capital to find Fang Zhongcheng, you gave me that money. Third brother, you don't know, when I saw that, I burst into tears." "Hey

, It's because your third brother is incompetent and can't give you more even if you want to. Fortunately, you are living so well now. If you were to take your two children back to the countryside, I would have to lead the animals to plow your land." "

Haha," Li Xia laughed. Tears flowed from her eyes. In her previous life, her brothers helped her do the work that women couldn't do. In an age without machinery, a woman could only farm with the help of several brothers.

"You're helping me work now."

"That's different. Now that you're living a good life, you're trying to pull us out when we come to work, I know."

Third brother, thank you. Now the job of selling clothes is really not suitable for you. Our place is closed and poor, so this business is not the right time. Wait, when society develops again, I think we can do something to make money.

Her father and the others helped with the work, and Li Xia heard from Xu Xifeng that Fang Zhongcheng had borrowed money from abroad. "It's just a house, and those two tails are almost in the sky. Humph, what's so great, it's not like I owe a lot of debt."

Li Xia suddenly felt that the opportunity had come, and said to Shen Haiyang that night, and the man nodded immediately, Just like her.

"Find some time to find Fang Zhongcheng. You have to find a time when all his neighbors are there. This way there will be more witnesses." "

I know, I will make the matter known to their neighbors."

Chapter 33

Shen Haiyang really dislikes Fang Zhongcheng. He is really not a man. He has neglected his children for so long. He has failed to be a father.

Shen Haiyang didn't care whether he had to pay alimony or not. He was not short of money, and Li Xia earned a lot. But the anger in her daughter-in-law's heart was so angry that she changed the surnames of both children. She tried to find a way to make him unable to change it back even if he knew about it, which made that bastard so angry.

If you know yourself and your enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger. After learning that Fang Zhongcheng owed a lot of debt for his house and wife, Li Xia immediately went to him to ask for alimony. The purpose was to let his neighbors know that he didn't care about the two children.

She chose to go at dinner time in the evening, when everyone was eating at home. His house is allocated by his work unit, and all his colleagues live there. Public servants will definitely testify in court based on the truth if necessary.

"Dong dong dong,"

there were three knocks on the door, and Murong Danling opened it from inside. He frowned as soon as he saw her, looking impatient. "What are you doing here again?"

"Tell Fang Zhongcheng to come out." After speaking, Li Xia deliberately amplified her voice and began to use her loud voice in the fields: "Fang Zhongcheng, Fang Zhongcheng,

come out." She shouted, and Fang Zhongcheng came out. The people also came out. Some of them were in the corridor openly, looking out through the cracks in the doors on the same floor, their eyes shining with gossip.

Fang Zhongcheng was immediately annoyed by this phenomenon. He is a hypocrite who loves face very much. I like to talk about things in private. And Li Xia felt that she was hiding something in her thoughts. He had lost his temper with her because of this in the past. She was happy for him, and her temper changed a lot later on.

After all, she has experienced everything in this life, and she is already very restrained in doing things. Whatever she did after marrying Shen Haiyang, she would always worry about Shen Haiyang's face. Instead, Shen Haiyang often encouraged her to say whatever she wanted. She is always protecting this home and her family, and he is not afraid of people laughing at her.

"Are you crazy? Why are you here making trouble again? We are both divorced, and I have nothing to do with you anymore."

"Ha," Li Xia sneered mockingly. "Divorce has nothing to do with me, but you haven't forgotten that you still have two children, right? It's been so long, do you have to pay me the alimony and childcare fees for your son's study?" "

I..." Fang Zhongcheng was speechless. , he was short of money and wanted to be strong, but he couldn't do it. The melon-eating crowd around him had begun to discuss in low voices, and the look in his eyes made him immediately embarrassed. But this matter was his fault. He wanted to have an attack but couldn't.

"Why don't you say anything? You are remarried and planning to get pregnant again. Are you planning to throw those two away?"

His face turned red and his neck thickened when she mocked her. The buzz around him became even louder. He was so embarrassed that he wished he could find a place to hide in. Go in, or cover her mouth with tape. But he couldn't do either of these, not even closing the door to hide. Colleagues and family members around him were watching, and he hid back and ignored him.

"I, I'm a little nervous..."

"You're not nervous at all about remarrying, buying a house, and living your own life, but when it's your turn to have two children, you're nervous about money? Ha, I just don't have money to raise children. Then you gave birth to them in the first place. What are you doing?"

Fang Zhongcheng lowered his head and gritted his teeth at her ridicule. The shame had receded, and now he was only annoyed. Oh, no, it has escalated into anger. He was so angry that he wished he could push this woman who slapped him in the face downstairs in public.

But no matter how angry he was, he couldn't express it, and his face turned white, green, and red. His whole body was shaking as if he were shaking. Facts speak louder than words, and nothing can be said to redeem it. Unless he throws money in Li Xia's face now, he has no money at all and still owes foreign debts.

"I, I will make up for it when I have money."

"Ha, for such a long time, you didn't pay me if I didn't come, and you still won't pay me if I come. The brigade doesn't have money to give you a free note, so why don't you give me your adopted son? Idiot?"

Poof, someone couldn't help but laugh, this woman's mouth is really bad. But, yes. When a stinky man gets divorced and doesn't raise children, he leaves it all to the woman. If you remarry and start over without children, have you ever thought about how difficult it would be for your ex-wife to have two children? If his man did this, she would die with him.

"Li Xia, don't go too far." Not only was Fang Zhongcheng's body trembling, but his voice was also trembling. His eyes were red, like a cornered animal. But he couldn't fight back, so he had to bear all the damage himself.

Murong

Danling did have money in her hands, but it was for her to start a business, so of course it was impossible to pay him any alimony. She doesn't care about her own son. Of course, Shen Haiyang had sued to deprive her of her visitation rights, and she had long since stopped taking Shen Hui seriously.

"Am I going too far?" Li Xia also started acting. It is no longer as powerful as before, but aggrieved and pitiful. "When you get divorced, you push your two children to me, and I work on the street every day to support the children. Now you say I'm too much? Could it be that I gave birth to these two children by myself?"

Fang Zhongcheng has already been criticized by her. If he didn't come out, people around him were talking a lot, all of them condemning him for being irresponsible. If you don't like rural women, why did you marry her in the first place? If you don't like rural women, where did those two children come from? This kind of thing is a complete beast and can't control its lower body.

Seeing that her goal was achieved, Li Xia didn't wait any longer. As if in slow motion, she turned around and said, "Forget it, forget it, I will raise you. I will raise you."

She left, and the crowd of people eating melons also dispersed. Fang Zhongcheng was pulled into the house by his wife like a ghost, and soon there was a fierce quarrel and the sound of things breaking.

No matter how much the couple quarreled, Li Xia had achieved her goal. Everyone knew about the trouble this time. Even if he made up for the child support later, the bad impression had already been deeply rooted in people's hearts. She had worked hard to get the child support, and Fang Zhongcheng didn't care about the two children.

--Generally

starting from the tenth month of the lunar calendar, everyone starts to prepare clothes for the New Year. At the same time, there were more and more small businesses, and soon there were not many of her clothes left, so she collected funds and prepared to go south to buy another batch.

When she counted the cash at night, she felt a little scared because of such a heavy package. In this age without computers, sending money from the bank is very troublesome and time-consuming. Carrying cash around makes me really nervous. It's winter, and the road is even more uneven. If this was stolen or robbed, all her hard work would be in vain.

"What do you think about asking Han Jun to help me come with you? I'll give you a commission. Otherwise, you can let my third brother accompany me."

Han Jun is a retired soldier and is still a policeman. With him, the safety factor will definitely increase. But I'm an employed person, isn't it bad to do this in private? After Li Xia finished speaking, she felt a little regretful and quickly asked to make up for it and asked her third brother to go with her.

"We still have to do the work at home. The main reason is that the third brother has no experience in traveling far away. Let's find Han Jun and see if he has time."

Shen Haiyang said this, and Li Xia also nodded. The third brother is honest and has no experience in dealing with this. If the two of them encounter robbers, liars, or a combination of the two along the way, Han Jun will be better able to deal with it, and his identity can also suppress those Xiaoxiao.

Speaking of Han Jun, Han Jun came the next day, "Sister-in-law, do you have any money-making jobs to introduce to me? I'm really..."

Li Xia and her husband looked at each other, and she said softly: " Do you want to go to the sea?"

In the 1980s, the sea craze was in its later stages, and people at this time were still very conservative. Don't dare to take risks, especially those who have an iron rice bowl, and don't dare to make a desperate move. Was he driven out of his mind by life, or was he jealous of her making money?

"I can't live my life with a lot of debt. Regardless of whether it's an iron job or something, I just want to make money now, even if I can get an extra cent." "Do you have time recently? If so,

come with me Nanfang, I'll give you a month's salary, and we'll leave for about a week. Selling goods requires capital. If you don't have it, accumulate it first." "

Okay, I'll take ten days' leave."

Forced by life, Shen Haiyang couldn't say much. If he didn't have the money from his father to support him, and if he didn't make so much money as Li Xia, he would probably think this way at this time. After all, it is not easy to feed three children. Especially if you want to take good care of it, it will cost more money.

Shen Hui is learning to paint, and Shen Hui seems to be very interested in mental arithmetic. He is currently looking for a teacher for his children. Yiyi is so smart, and he needs to be well cultivated depending on what he is interested in. And these all require money to support. His father gave him enough U.S. dollars, but he was reluctant to spend them on a daily basis.

The next day, Li Xia told her family that she and Han Jun would go south to buy goods with cash. The old father didn't know how much his daughter could earn from such busy work, but the bun shop at home was running, and his son-in-law was kind to them, so he and I worked hard to try to finish all the doors, windows, and doors that needed to be built before the end of the year.

Cabinets and everything are done. Construction can begin as soon as the weather warms up next year.

The family was busy cleaning the house, and she returned safely accompanied by Han Jun. Li Xia told Shen Haiyang about the dangers on the road. "Robbery, the kind with a knife in your hand. Oh my god, if the Korean army hadn't been there, I would have been scared to death."

Shen Haiyang was also shocked when he heard this situation: "This is too dangerous, right? Where did we meet? Did the other party know that you were carrying a large amount of cash or was he just robbing us blindly?" "

He wasn't robbing us, he was just observing people outside the industrial area to attack. We happened to catch up and were blocked in the alley. Money. Han Jun held it in his hand, then he gave me the bag and took out a dagger. Wow, you didn't see, he is so powerful. He scared those people away in a few strokes."

Han Jun has been in elementary school since he was a child . , and later trained in the army, and he was very capable. If you don't fight with someone, you should take into account the safety of the cash you are carrying and other people's lives and property. "It's fine. What happened next?"

"The police were called, but the group was not caught until we left. The two women who were targeted were also dressed up and carrying a small suitcase. You can see the money by looking at it. Isn't this inviting trouble? Even if you don't reveal your wealth

, you won't understand." "It's too dangerous. Next time, let Han Jun go with you."

Li Xia nodded: "I made an agreement with him. He goes there once every three months. He can make extra money this way, but he is afraid that his employer will not agree to it after a long time."

In a few years, the country will enter the sea wave, and the country will accelerate its development but the salary of the employer will not be adjusted in time. As a result, many people will be forced to make ends meet or They were jealous of small businessmen and left their previous jobs one by one.

She also chatted with Han Jun along the way and learned that he was in a very difficult situation. My mother was ill and hospitalized. She suffered from severe sequelae after cerebral hemorrhage and basically needed medicine and treatment. The two children at home are in school, and the wife is unable to work to take care of the house. The burden of the whole family falls on his shoulders alone. He's a very lively person, and maybe he'll have a choice soon.

After applying night cream, she got into bed, put her feet on the hot water bottle and stretched her whole body comfortably. "How is the backyard repaired?"

"The ones built in the yard are almost demolished. Next, we will remove the suspended ceilings and bad doors and windows. My eldest cousin made two windows and said that you need to do a lot. He will also do it during the Chinese New Year. I won't go home, I'll stay here and work overtime."

Li Xia smiled, remembering the list she made. Nowadays, it is easier to buy furniture than in previous years, but she means to make some antique furniture by herself. A pure Chinese-style courtyard house looks great with antique furniture. The demolition here took place more than ten years ago. These past ten years have allowed the old man to enjoy the pure Chinese style. If he doesn't live there, it's all his.

After the goods came in, several companies came to her for wholesale the next day. In the eleventh month of the lunar calendar, the first thing to prepare for the New Year is clothes. This period is the golden period of clothing, and she is busy every day with her feet hitting the back of her head.

"Xia, this cotton-padded coat is really nice. People in big cities live better!"

The second sister-in-law held up a silk coat and said something that could make you jealous. Nowadays, rural people still buy cloth to make clothes, and the styles are definitely incomparable with those made by big factories in the south. Moreover, silk floss is light and thin, making it more stylish than soft cotton, making it look slimmer and neater when worn.

Li Xia didn't respond to this obviously begging tone. The second daughter-in-law was so angry that she put down her cotton-padded jacket and went out to cook. In the evening, she complained to a man that her sister-in-law was too unkind. Instead of helping her, the man scolded her.

"You have to bring me, a person who can't work, here to eat and drink for free, and you just help cook and ask for a salary. How can you have the nerve to ask for a cotton-padded jacket? Feng Gaixiang, if you continue to be so ignorant, I Just cut off the relationship with Xiaxia, and I'll see how you can take advantage of her in the future." "

Li Laoer, who is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with? Why do you always turn your elbows away?"

"That's my sister. , real compatriots from the same mother, why are we outside? Anyway, you can't be shameless." "

You say I am shameless, Li Laoer, you have no conscience. Who am I doing all this for..."

The couple There was a quarrel, and no one in the courtyard who heard it asked anything. Just let the young couple solve their own problems. Li Xia didn't know this at all. It wasn't that she was reluctant to part with a cotton-padded jacket, she had her own plans. The piece the second daughter-in-law got is in very good condition and can be sold at a high price.

During this period, the clothing business was not

rigorous, and every batch would be contaminated, defective, or substandard. She was thinking of giving her another piece after it was almost sold. Moreover, the Chinese New Year is coming. My father and brother have been working here all winter and cannot go home empty-handed. There are also mother and two sisters-in-law, it's best to take care of them all.

Rural people are like their own family, so they can wash the dirty clothes and repair the imperfections without delay in wearing them. In this way, wear as many pieces as possible, and it will be great to wear new clothes during the Chinese New Year.

The second daughter-in-law felt angry after being scolded by a man, and the next day she kept a cold face and said nothing. During breakfast, Hua Hua asked her where she kept the vinegar, but she stood aside and said nothing. The old man glanced at her sideways. She quickly took out the vinegar from the cabinet and handed it to her niece.

"Here it is. My aunt didn't hear what you said just now."

Huahua smiled and went to the yard to eat. She didn't dare to face her father-in-law, lowering her head and talking. Secretly regretting that I should not have lost my temper.

"Go home if you don't want to stay here."

With a simple sentence, the woman immediately apologized again. When Li Xia came in, she diligently served everyone food. After eating, she offered to take them to kindergarten.

"Don't bother, I'll drop them off."

Shen Haiyang took the children to school, while Li Xia was busy working at the stall. The whole family left the kitchen, and the old man smoked a bag of cigarettes and knocked on the pot again.

"Serve people's bowls and obey them. What our ancestors said is right. If you don't want to earn this money, go home. Your sister-in-law and younger siblings can do it." "

Dad, I didn't, I'll do it well."

Everyone left. Now, she was washing the dishes and tidying up all by herself, not daring to quarrel with anyone anymore. As soon as the desire to push for the next step arose, it was extinguished one after another.

In the days to come, I would not dare to say anything crooked, nor would I look at Li Xia's goods. She cooks and cleans honestly, for fear that she won't have to do such a good job.

By the end of the year, everything that needed to be demolished in the backyard had been demolished. The whole house looked bare and desolate, and the old father reached out to pat her and comfort her with a smile.

"It will be nice to tidy up again in the spring."

"Well, it is much brighter than before." "

Laying floor tiles, replacing doors and windows, painting the ceiling, painting the walls, there will be a lot of work in the coming year."

"You can take care of it . Do you want to do it?"

"You can take care of it. We'll ask relatives to help with the planting. Your sisters-in-law can do all the other work, and your eldest brother is at home, so don't worry." "Yeah.

Then you can leave in the afternoon and go home. Come back next year. I'll see what's going on here, and I'll come back when I have time. If I don't have time..."

"You are busy with your work, don't worry about home."

"Well, bring everything."

Only then did the old man realize that his daughter had prepared two large bundles of clothes, and he immediately refused. Li Xia opened it to him and told him that there was something wrong with it.

"Some are dirty, some jumpers are open, buttons are missing, etc. Anyway, they all have problems and they can't be sold. Take them home and let my mother and others repair them." "

Just such a small problem doesn't delay wearing it, you can keep it Let's sell it."

"I can't sell it. The price is really low, it's less than the cost. Why don't we take it home and wear it ourselves."

The eldest cousin joked that he would stay. He also did the actual carpentry work in a tight schedule. That's almost it. Working for my own girls, every one of them takes care of me. Before he left, he saw that his cousin had also prepared a pack of clothes for him, and his face immediately turned red with joy. It was not in vain that he worked overtime to do it for her.

"Cousin, don't dislike it. It's just a little problem. Let's repair it without delaying wearing it." "Why do you

dislike such good clothes? Your sister-in-law will be happy to see them. Okay, let's continue after the Chinese New Year. Don't worry, I promise to do a good job for you."

The old man still felt sorry for himself, and before leaving, he put the money given by his daughter under the bed. It's unreasonable for a father to come to help his daughter during his spare time and still need wages, not to mention giving him so much clothes before leaving. The old couple even bought all their autumn clothes and trousers, so how could he get any more money?

Li Xia found out that her father had not taken the money, so she had to go to the post office to send it back to him. The whole family comes together for year-end cleaning. After finishing the work, Shen Hui didn't know what he was looking for, so he turned over the household registration book from the drawer. I had long heard that my father had told me about moving the household registrations one by one, and now I saw a family of five neatly sitting on the same notebook. He showed them to each one.

"Look, this page of our household registration book is you."

"Shen Ruyi," one by one pointed to the big characters on their own page in the household registration book and read them one by one happily. Then he raised his head and showed off to Shen Hui: "Brother, my surname is Shen, just like you. Whether you are happy or not, I am happy."

Shen Hui rolled his eyes at him, and seemed to be disgusted but actually reached out and stuffed it in his mouth. Got a piece of candy. "What's so exciting about having a stupid brother?"

"I'm not stupid, I'm the smartest."

"Okay, you're a smart guy."

Huahua read the household registration book several times, looking up at his father silently smile. Someone once asked her at school why she didn't have the same surname as her brother and why she took her mother's surname. She didn't know how to answer at the time. Well this time, I will never be asked such a question again.

"Dad, I'm going to practice calligraphy."

The little girl handed the household registration book to Shen Haiyang, turned around and went back to her room in the West Room. She did well in Chinese in the final exam, but not in math. The little girl knows where her shortcomings are. She started taking calligraphy classes at school last year and now writes big characters seriously every day.

Painting, calligraphy, calligraphy and painting have been inseparable since ancient times. She likes art and was deeply shocked when she came into contact with Chinese painting. The little kid made up his mind to take the Academy of Fine Arts exam in the future and started practicing calligraphy from now on.

After drawing and writing big characters, Shen Hui took his younger brother to watch TV. He got full marks in both subjects in the final exam, and Shen Haiyang found him a teacher to learn mental arithmetic. I started learning it years ago, and I will wait until the eighth day of the new year to start classes again. I can still play without any worries for a few days.

"It's better to be a kid all the time."

"Brother, what did you say?"

Shen Hui patted the back of his head: "I said I envy you for being such a little fool. You don't have to learn anything and just play every day." "

Dad said wait a minute. If you sign up for me next year, I won't be able to play anymore."

"No, dad is too cruel. We won't let anyone go." "

Brother, isn't it fun to learn arithmetic?"

"It was quite fun at first. "Actually, it's nothing, it's quite fun."

Shen Hui smiled and pulled his brother to sit down on the chair. The little fool's happy time is about to end, and he will become a brother in trouble in the future. Thinking of this, he suddenly felt that he liked this younger brother very much. It was great to have him, and it was also great to have him painting.

Li Xia watched her daughter quietly practicing calligraphy at the table through the glass window, biting her lip and looking calm and determined. In her previous life, she had a calm and stable temperament. In this life, she has lost her inferiority complex, and now she looks elegant and generous.

"Shen Haiyang, would you like to let Hua Hua learn another musical instrument?"

"It depends on the child." Shen Haiyang smiled and cooked with her. "Playing, chess, calligraphy and painting, do you want to train your daughter to be a lady?" "

I heard people say that music can cultivate people's sentiments and increase their temperament. I have read little in my life, and I don't know anything about elegance. Of course, my daughter, I I hope she can be beautiful and elegant, and not look like me."

"What's wrong with you, you're very good."

The old couple was complimented, and Li Xia couldn't help but blush. However, this year's results gave her unlimited confidence. She felt a little embarrassed when she looked at him, but she didn't shy away from feeling inferior.

"I have sold out all my goods this year, and all my funds have been withdrawn. I will go south as soon as the Lantern Festival is over. This time I plan to buy bell-bottoms and shirts that young people like." "I just said that

my wife is very good and amazing."

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During the Chinese New Year, Shen Haiyang had to be on duty, so she returned to her hometown with her three children. The parents saw the warm reception, and relatives gathered around asking questions. She was afraid that Shen Hui would not be used to the countryside, so she asked Huahua and her brother to take care of her brother.

Spending the Chinese New Year with my family, and having them reunited after a few years is a lot of fun. On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, she took her children back to the city. After the Lantern Festival, she went south again. After her father and brother arrived, they began to replace doors and windows and repair the floor.

The second daughter-in-law worked for fifty days in winter and got two new clothes and thirty-two yuan. After doing the calculation at home, she felt that it was more cost-effective to live here, so she left her second son at home to prepare the land for planting during the Chinese New Year. She came here again to earn more.

The bad bricks on the ground were replaced, the doors and windows were replaced, the ceilings were painted, the walls were painted, the doors, windows and furniture were painted... As the weather got warmer

, the backyard was repaired in an orderly manner. By April, all repairs were completed and the entire backyard was restored to its original appearance. The clutter and staleness before it faded away, giving it a completely new look.

Li Xia's business entered the off-season after spring, and she was slowly selling goods day by day. It is quite easy to have the second daughter-in-law cooking and cleaning at home. When she had time, she and her older cousin planned out what kind of furniture to make. Once the pieces were done, the old man took sandpaper and polished them over and over again until they were as smooth as a mirror and then painted them evenly.

The wood and paint are both well-chosen. After the furniture doors and windows are painted, as the weather gets warmer, good ventilation will help dry and evaporate the smell.

Time passed quickly and everyone changed into thin clothes, and the men who worked started to go shirtless even at noon. My eldest cousin said that I could save on clothes by doing this. Li Xia looked at his bleeding wound and could only buy him some Yunnan Baiyao.

At dinner in the evening, the old man knocked on his pipe and said goodbye to Li Xia. "The furniture has been put away. You can move in after the paint has dried and smelled. It's time for us to go back. The corn is in the soil and the wheat is about to be harvested. There is a lot of work at home." "Okay, let my

third brother do it this afternoon. Go buy a ticket and prepare to go back."

After the year, one person worked for more than two months, and she paid her salary according to the actual number of days. Everyone smiled happily after receiving the money. The third child felt a little embarrassed towards her and held out his hand to refuse.

"I gave you a lot of money last year, and I also gave you new clothes. Forget about the wages this time, you don't have to pay so much for helping relatives." When he

said this, his cousin also hesitated. The old man didn't want it at first. But during the Chinese New Year, Li Xia just stuffed it into a bag for him, and now she was hesitant about what to say and refused.

"Take it. One yard for another. You put down your work in the fields to help. How can I let you go back empty-handed."

She stuffed the money into the third brother's pocket, smiled at her cousin, and turned around to pack her things. This time I bought a lot of fleece jackets and trousers from the south. I sorted out some that my family could wear and asked my father to take them back. In the past, I would take off my cotton-padded clothes in the beginning of spring and wear jackets or single clothes. When I got up early in the morning, I would shiver from the cold at night. Down jackets are made of acrylic and are particularly prone to static electricity. They may also itch if you have bad skin, but they are definitely a magic weapon in this period.

"Dong dong,"

she was packing things inside when she heard a knock on the door and came to answer it. The visitor was the second sister-in-law, looking at her with a smile on her face. He sat down and rubbed the fleece he gave her, saying thanks, and then changed the topic to the main topic.

"Xia, do you think you can arrange for me to work at your bun shop?" After saying that, he stood up and rolled up his sleeves and added: "I work quickly and am definitely no worse than them. We are a family, and you won't let go of your earnings." Why don't you give the money to others and not me?"

"My brother and the two children are at home, what will they do if you are here? Besides, the people at the bun shop are doing a good job. They are just a carrot and a pit. There is no place for them. "

That bun shop is yours, and it's not you who has the final say as to whether there is a place or not. I can also see that your man will listen to you in everything, and he won't say anything if you help your mother-in-law with this little thing." "

Li Xia looked at her in silence, then shook her head in refusal. "As I said just now, I can't drive away people who do a good job for no reason." "

Then I'll stay and help you sell clothes."

"I don't need it for the time being."

"Xia, I'm your sister-in-law. Don't worry, If you hire me to work, I will listen to you. I understand this now." "

I know, but there is no suitable place."

"Then, you have to arrange for me first when there is a suitable place. Write to me , I'll be right away."

"Besides, it's not that easy."

"Okay, anyway, you remember your family."

Nodding to her sister-in-law, she got up and left with her fleece. Li Xia lowered her head and thought about it. The second sister-in-law is greedy for petty gains and has a lot of petty problems. But this woman is also very capable. She just wants to live a better life. Seeing that she is capable, I want her to help.

I thought about a suitable small business that they could start, and I helped out at first. The eldest brother and his wife are older and probably won't come to the city. The third brother's children are in school, so it's impossible for them all to leave. Take your time and find a suitable family.

This kind of thing is a win-win situation. She doesn't have to worry about her parents anymore when her parents' family is doing well, and her parents can feel at ease. The two brothers will be able to help her when they come to the city. It is more convenient to do any physical work than to ask outsiders.

After sending away their old father, brother and sister-in-law,

they started eating in the canteen again. The wholesale and retail business of clothing is basically on track. Every day is busy but no longer panicky.

After closing the stall at night and going home, I saw Shen Haiyang wearing an apron and busy in front of the stove through the window. She put the goods and the cart on the corridor connecting the ear room and the east chamber, covered it with plastic sheeting, and then entered the kitchen.

She ran the water and washed her hands and asked, "Didn't you say the food in the canteen is delicious? Why are you cooking at home?"

Shen Haiyang's illness always made her worried. It's just for eating, can't we solve it in the cafeteria? There was some resentment in my heart that he didn't take good care of his body, so his tone naturally came out, and his brows were also furrowed.

After washing her hands, she wanted to take over the cooking, but Shen Haiyang sidestepped away. The man's gentle facial features smiled, and a little starlight flowed in his clear eyes. She also raised the corners of her mouth in response, looking at him and taking a deep breath.

"I'm sorry, I'm just worried about you."

Shen Haiyang looked at the window, then leaned in to kiss her. He is sick, and there is currently no effective cure. He knew that she was worried, so she bought him nutritional supplements and finished the housework quickly when she had time, just because she was afraid that he would be tired.

"I feel very good recently, don't worry. Today is Yiyi's birthday, and I promised to make longevity noodles for him."

Li Xia raised her hand and patted her forehead, looking at him annoyed and apologetic. "I'm sorry, I lost my mind. Come on, give it to me, I'll make it."

Crack three eggs into the white flour, add water and start stirring. It's my son's birthday, why did I forget it? Once again, the most important thing I want to do is to raise my children well, but why do I seem to be getting further and further off track?

Make money, make money, you have had enough of the pain of not having money, thinking only about money can solve most of the things in your life, you must seize the opportunity and work hard to make money.

She considers herself not very knowledgeable, not very capable, and not even very courageous. Now she dares to think and do things because she knows the future development. When this period passes and her eyes darken, she will definitely not be so open-minded. So he seizes the time to make money, but in the end it seems that he has neglected the spiritual needs of the children, and it is better for Shen Haiyang to have a closer relationship with the children.

"Yiyi, have you been naughty recently? Didn't you get punished?"

Shen Haiyang smiled while peeling onions, doing everything slowly with his slender fingers. "I broke the thermos some time ago, but the thermos was empty and didn't burn him." "

This brat, I know he's restless. I'll pick him up starting tomorrow. Did he get into a fight with someone? What are you doing for that? He must have been punished."

Shen Haiyang glanced outside the door, and a small shadow quickly disappeared at the door. "Who made him my son?"

With a simple sentence, Li Xia was full of words and said no more. Originally, she wanted to insist on taking time to pick up her son, but now she suddenly felt that doing so would hurt his feelings.

Start by kneading the cotton wool into a dough, flatten the eggs and cut them into shreds, cut the fungus into shreds, and cut the day lily. Today, I will make noodles for the brat. He will definitely like the spicy and sour flavor.

She took over the cooking. Shen Haiyang peeled the onions and went out to get the cake he ordered. This year's newly opened cake shop has a lot of people buying this new gadget. If you want it, you have to make a reservation one day in advance.

The little guy had cake and favorite noodles for his birthday. He happily made a wish and started cutting it. "I'll do it myself. I want a big piece for daddy."

The little guy cut the cake himself, put the biggest piece into a bowl and put it in front of Shen Haiyang. "Happy birthday, dad."

"Haha," everyone wanted to laugh at him. When others said happy birthday to him, he actually learned to say the same to Shen Haiyang. Hua Hua tried to correct him, but he didn't take it seriously. The little head was raised with a very proud look.

"I want to spend my birthday with my dad."

"Can I spend my birthday with someone else?" Shen Hui took a bite of the cake and rolled her eyes at him, then turned to Shen Haiyang and asked. "Dad, I also want a cake for my birthday next year."

"Okay, you three will have cakes for your birthdays from now on."

"Oh yeah, dad is the best, long live dad."

Ordinary candies, biscuits, etc. are never out of the family. Shen Haiyang will also be satisfied with the new gadgets like Coca-Cola, cakes and so on. The little ones cheered enthusiastically for their father, and one by one even kissed him on the face with their creamy mouths.

"Haha,"

the little guy burst into laughter looking at his father's appearance. Shen Haiyang always smiled like that towards his children

. Li Xia took a towel and wiped him clean, as if she was angry with her son, and told him to eat well and stop messing around.

"You give me such an expensive thing to eat well, and don't act like a monster again, or my mother will beat you up."

"I know."

She handed the paper to everyone, then turned to the stove to cook noodles. He looked at her back one by one and whispered: "Mom is so stingy."

Shen Haiyang also imitated him and whispered: "The money to buy you a cake was given by my mother."

The little guy looked up and his eyes widened, black and white were clear. His eyes were filled with disbelief. "Really?"

"Really."

"Can I buy another cake tomorrow?"

Li Xia turned back and glared at him: "It'll be bright with some sunshine, right? Is your butt itchy again?"

"No." His brother and sister were laughing at him, but he was smiling playfully. "Then when can Mom buy it next time?"

This brat climbed up just as he was given a pole. He likes sweets, and he likes this soft and sweet delicacy very much. In her previous life, she could only do it if she wanted to eat but couldn't. I never asked her for these requests.

"Buy an ordinary cake, but it's a bit strange to buy a birthday cake for your birthday."

"Okay. I like all cakes."

As the youngest in the family, I asked for benefits. Turning to chat with his brother and sister, Shen Hui cocked his head proudly, silently saying that if I ask for something, my mother will give it to me.

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The little guy's birthday had been celebrated for a few days, and Fang Zhongcheng suddenly caught some nerve and remembered that he had a son. In the evening, I went to kindergarten to see my son, and I heard the teacher calling Shen Ruyi.

"Shen Ruyi?"

When did his son change his surname to Shen? It was like a bolt from the blue. Shen Haiyang was immediately found in the crowd asking questions, and the veins on his forehead burst when he spoke.

"Shen Haiyang, please explain to me. Why did our son, Fang Zhongcheng, take your surname Shen? Why are you so shameless? You don't have a son of your own. You are robbing me..." "Shh," Shen, in front of everyone

, Haiyang felt that it was inappropriate to yell like this. Fang Zhongcheng quickly calmed down after getting excited. He is an intellectual and would find a place to talk if he had anything to say. Such indifferent and shrew-like behavior made him blush a little.

"Let's go to your house and talk."

The two men led the children back to Shen Haiyang's house. Li Xia saw the situation at the intersection. Handing the stall to Xiao Liu, she quickly followed her home.

"No matter what the reason is, Yiyi is my son. How can he change his surname?"

"Why can't he change it?" Li Xia came in and stared at him, speaking confidently. "

My son, I gave birth to him and I raised him, and he can have whatever surname I want him to have.

"Li Xia, you are being unreasonable. " Since ancient times, children have always taken their father's surname, and I'm not a son-in-law. Why doesn't my son have my surname? "

Because you only care about having children but not raising them, and because you don't want to transfer the child's household registration to your name. " You don't want it yourself, why do you have the nerve to ask me? Fang Zhongcheng, who gives you such a big face? "

Li Xia spoke rudely, and Huahua heard her mother's angry rebuttal outside the door. The three children stood in the courtyard and looked at each other. Shen Hui looked at his younger brother and sister with some sympathy at the moment. He had always felt that they had a good mother before. No matter how good or bad the environment

is, he will never abandon his children. And his mother still has a job and a job, so she doesn't want him even if she gets divorced. But now it seems that they are quite pitiful. Fang Zhongcheng is worse than his father. The child's Brain circuits

are so fun, and they immediately found resonance after comparing them. Shen Hui reached out and held one with his left hand and another with his right hand. The three sisters were carrying their schoolbags and suddenly their relationship seemed to be closer. It turned out that everyone was "brothers in need".

Fang Zhongcheng was angry over there. Her face was red and her neck was thick, and she didn't know where to start with what she wanted to say. They started preparing for pregnancy last year and wanted to have another child, but they still haven't gotten pregnant yet. They went to the hospital for a checkup and said there was nothing wrong, but they just couldn't conceive. He felt irritated and depressed. , went to

the kindergarten to see his son, and it turned out that his son had changed his surname. Shen Ruyi and Li Xia had the custody rights. If the surname changed again, the son seemed to have nothing to do with him. "No matter what,

you can't do whatever you want with my son." Change your last name.

"The law stipulates that a child can take either the father's or the mother's surname. "

One by one, we are raising them, and the household registration is in my man's name. It makes sense for him to change his surname to Shen.

"I was raising Yiyi, please give it back to me now. " "

Fang Zhongcheng, why don't you please be more considerate? Children are not kittens or puppies. " I've told you several times, but you can't understand human speech, right? "Li Xia was really angry this time, and she raised her hand angrily and picked up the broom in the courtyard.

"You want someone in their thirties and almost forties, and the words you say are like fucking stinky shit. Marriage, children, and the most important and responsible things in life have become a house for you. You can take it or leave it if you want it. Who do you think you are? The sun, the whole earth has to revolve around you. ? "

Seeing that she was so angry that she was about to hit someone, Fang Zhongcheng subconsciously took a step back. In the past two years, Li Xia had become much gentler, which made him forget that she was once a master who was not timid in fighting with others. Now she wants to beat him. He could only do it next to each other.

"Go away, you can see the two children if you want, but you have no say in the rest. "

That's my son, my biological son. Why did I..."

"Why didn't you say he was your biological son when you raised him? Why didn't you say he was your biological son when you changed your household registration?" You don't take responsibility, and you are just talking about your rights with empty words. You only care about having children but not raising them, and you don't want to transfer your children's household registration. How shameless do you have to say these things? "

After speaking with reason and evidence, Fang Zhongcheng was speechless. She continued to taunt: "I used to think you were a scholar, and scholars are the most responsible and face-saving. Now your successive actions have simply shocked my consciousness. I never thought there would be such a shameless scholar like you in this world. "

"For every man who slaughters dogs for his righteousness, he will also be a scholar for his unfaithfulness. "

Who among the melon-eating crowd watching the excitement said something like this, and everyone started talking about it. They all said anything for a while, but for the melon they ate today, female friends felt that Fang Zhongcheng was really unreasonable.

"The mother is raising the child . , naturally my mother has the final say as to what my surname should be. "

Female consciousness is awakening, and while shouldering family and social responsibilities, everyone also hopes to have their own rights and interests. Why should the child only have the father's surname? I gave birth to him and raised him. Since you don't care, you have no right to interfere with the child's surname.

"One by one,"

Fang Zhongcheng's face turned red and he called out to his son. He had lost a lot of face today. He really wanted to run away among the people, but it seemed like he was running away, so he opened his mouth to seek help from his son. Help. If the child kissed him, then he would not be too ridiculous today.

He thought well, but he obviously overestimated the weight in his son's heart. When he heard him calling him one by one, he hid in Shen Shen. Behind Haiyang. When

the little guy came like this, the crowd's eyes became even more amused. Fang Zhongcheng wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl in, or simply disappear. Why did he come here? Isn't he being shy to let others know? Let's fight. His face turned as red as pig liver with embarrassment, he lowered his head and pushed away the crowd and left in a hurry.

Shen Haiyang looked at the brat and couldn't laugh or cry. This kid was so naughty and naughty that he knew when What to do, it is very powerful to assist the two of them. But he is too disrespectful to his own father. Fang Zhongcheng has lost his face today and has become a complete joke.

Chapter 34

The protagonist left the stage, and the crowd dispersed. One by one, they looked silly at Shen Haiyang, and the man touched his head and asked the children to do their homework.

After Shen Haiyang took the broom away, Li Xia took a deep breath to calm down from the excitement just now. She thought that in her next life she would have calmed down and would no longer be emotional for Fang Zhongcheng, but she still trembled with anger after hearing his words. In a hurry, he spoke indiscriminately, and all the dirty words he had hidden came out of his mouth.

At this time, I felt a little embarrassed to calm down and face Shen Haiyang. Would he think he was too rude? She stood there and took a few deep breaths, watching what he wanted to say but didn't say it, then turned around and walked out of the hospital.

"My stall hasn't been confiscated yet, so I'm going to close it first. I'll buy pressed noodles for dinner, and we'll have braised noodles. Don't worry about it, I'll make it when I'm back." He

ran away in a hurry. Shen Haiyang laughed silently behind him, thinking that his wife was so cute sometimes. He was just scolding someone, but he was still embarrassed afterwards.

"Hui Hui, take the flour to the east alley entrance to exchange for thin noodles and come back. Mom said to make braised noodles at night." After telling

him to leave it alone, he still scooped out the flour and asked his son to exchange for machine noodles. Then soak the dried beans and wash them, peel the potatoes and cut them into thick strips. There was definitely no meat in the meal at night. The dried beans and potatoes were sautéed in oil until fragrant, and the noodles that were replaced were smothered in the dishes.

When Li Xia came in, he had already finished cooking. She untied her apron and tied it on herself, took the spatula from his hand and continued cooking.

Add half a bowl of water to the bowl, add a little oil and a little green onion soy sauce, mix well and sprinkle it little by little on the stewed noodles. The noodles produced this way are neither dry nor chewy.

"Tomorrow let's go buy a TV and a washing machine. We have everything in the backyard, so it's convenient to live without being disturbed." "

Okay, let's go together in the afternoon on the weekend tomorrow."

The weather is getting warmer day by day after May Day, and the family spends the weekend together Go shopping neatly. Li Xia and her daughter wore the same thin linen clothes, and the three men wore the same white shirt and blue waistcoat.

"Mom, everyone is looking at us."

Hua Hua was a little shy, but the rate of turning around was too high. But the younger brother next to him was different. The little guy stood up proudly, holding his father in one hand and his brother in the other. He liked the feeling of being noticed.

"Look, what are you afraid of? Just let them see it openly."

Huahua pursed her lips and smiled, looking around before whispering to her mother in a low voice. "Mom, why can you buy such clothes in different sizes but with the same style? And it looks good on me and on you. It's not childish or old-fashioned." "I picked out a lot of styles

. , As for the size, I will change the big one to suit you." "

Ah, adults' clothes are more expensive than children's clothes. It's a shame for you to do this, mom."

"As expected of my daughter, she knows business with her mouth. Yes." She glanced at her daughter, then set her eyes on the counter. "Is there anything you want to buy?"

"No." The house will be fully prepared for food, clothing, and supplies. When you go out, you can just go shopping and have a delicious meal.

"Mom, there are color TVs over there."

One by one, they saw the TV counter. There were two color TVs there today. At this time, the machine is on and cartoons are playing.

"Qi Tan" was broadcast on CCTV, and the color TV clearly showed its exquisite pictures. Immortals wearing white robes, purple thunderclouds in the sky, the noble red Emperor of Heaven and the Taibai Venus, as well as the colorful scenery in the heavenly palace, the world that children like is no longer black and white, inspiring endless imagination in their hearts.

One by one, they pulled Shen Haiyang and stood motionless in front of the counter. Shen Hui and Hua Hua were also fascinated by it. Li Xia and his wife looked at each other and quickly bought the biggest one.

Imported color TVs, imported washing machines, imported refrigerators, when these big guys unloaded their trucks at the street gate, the neighbors were all alerted.

"Xiaxia, you already have a washing machine and a TV at home, why are you buying another one?" "

Hey, dear, what's this tall thing? Why do you want to give back two of them?"

The two people who asked the question were both employees of her bun shop. Everyone talked and started to help. Feeling that he was unmotivated, he had already asked the men in the family to come out. Li Xia opened her mouth to talk to everyone while unloading the truck

.

"The tall one is the refrigerator, and we have one in the backyard. I often don't take care of the house. With the refrigerator, I can make food and put it in it at night. I can just take it out and heat it up whenever I want. It's convenient." "

Then, then the TV. Why did you buy another machine and washing machine? Is your TV set this time a color one, or a foreign language one, imported? How expensive is that?" "

This is for the backyard. The old man must have it fully equipped when he comes back."

"Good boy, How much does it cost?"

"It's not just money, you can't buy it without foreign exchange notes for imports." "

People have US dollars, so let's not even think about it."

"On the importance of having a good father." A teenage boy He opened his mouth to speak, but as soon as he landed on the ground, his father raised his hand and slapped him.

"You can choose your father? That's fate. If you could choose, I would like to have a son who can get 100% points in the exam." "

Hey, Haiyang, can you show us this color TV tonight?"

Shen Haiyang was arranged by Li Xia to open the door for everyone, but he was not allowed to move such heavy things. Hearing what his neighbor said, he nodded generously.

"Everyone help to set up the antenna, and I'll let it go."

"Okay."

Color TVs, refrigerators, and washing machines were three major items that only became popular in the 1990s. They had already equipped them in the early 1980s. And there's one for the front and one for the backyard. But everyone thought it was Shen Haiyang's father's money, and they just envied the two of them for having a rich father.

"Xia, you are really generous. You actually bought two sets for the front and back yard. Even if the old man comes back, won't one be enough?" "I'm

used to living abroad, these are necessities. The money belongs to them, I'm just running away. My legs are black and white. If you want to watch color TV, you have to go to the backyard." "

Foreigners are rich."

"That's for sure, they developed earlier than us." Sister Xu said and went to the front yard. I went to see Li Xia's refrigerator. It has a capacity of less than 200 yuan with double doors. Later generations thought it was too small, but in this period it was a perfect example.

"Xia, are you getting benefits from running errands?"

"That's right." "That's great

. I wish I had a rich father-in-law. I don't do anything all day long. I serve him as a maid."

"Don't worry, We can have everything by ourselves."

"Oh, it's easy to talk."

Carrying large items into the yard made the hesitant Zhang Qiuhua more determined to find Li Xia. After the people at the street gate dispersed and the idlers crowded in the backyard to watch color TV, she entered the kitchen of Li Xia's house.

"Hey, you're a rare visitor."

A neighbor in a courtyard, this girl was interested in Shen Haiyang before. I heard that I am now married, and we rarely see each other after moving out of the original small courtyard.

"I don't go to the Three Treasures Palace for anything, and I come to you to discuss business with you."

Li Xia was definitely in the business of making money. Hearing this, he nodded and poured her a glass of sugar water. "What's the business? Let's talk about it."

"Component assembly for semiconductors..."

"No." Li Xia interrupted before she could finish her sentence. "Sister, this is illegal. You can't get in. You have been deceived by someone. You can't do this if you want to make money."

"Hey, Sister Li Xia, I thought you were a leader in the trend of the times. Why are you so timid? When is this the time when the brave will be starved to death and the timid will starve to death? There are so many people doing this kind of thing. I haven't seen you. Who is caught? Nowadays, economic development is happening everywhere. As long as you can make money, no one cares."

Li Xia has been living in the countryside after her divorce in her previous life. She learned about the tide of the times from TV or from listening to people chatting later. . She knew that many people made their fortune through these side doors, and she wasn't sure whether any of them got in because of this. But even if she was reincarnated, even if she knew how to make money, she still wouldn't go for it.

"You should find someone else, oh no, I advise you not to do this kind of thing. If you want to make money, you can wholesale clothes from me and set up street stalls. Although the money comes in so quickly, it can be regarded as a side job after work. Make money. Now that the weather is getting warmer, there are many more people setting up street stalls this year than last year..."

"Okay, since you don't want to do it, I won't bother you."

Zhang Qiuhua was a little annoyed, and he stood up and left. I thought that Li Xia

would never thought that she was so timid and only focused on promoting her small clothing business.

"I don't have any vision at all. I'm as timid as a mouse. I don't do the money-making business. I wonder what's going on in my head?"

Zhang Qiuhua said as he rode to Fang Zhongcheng's unit. I heard from Fang Zhongcheng that Murong Danling was also thinking about doing business. Go find her, Murong Danling is definitely not as timid as Li Xia.

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At Li Xia's place, after Zhang Qiuhua left, she shook her head and sighed. In this era full of changes, there are many fortunes, many rises, and many losses. The further you go, the more temptations and dangers there will be, along with the more opportunities. It just depends on who can grasp them. She used to work as a small vendor and was thinking about home appliances. The accumulation of time in this year has made her calm down.

Don't be timid and stand still, but don't look at the height of a mountain. Especially this kind of fringe thing, she is determined not to do it, and she won't be jealous of anyone who does it. She firmly believed that if she often walked along the river, her shoes would not get wet. If she got lucky enough, she would forget to be respectful, and it would be a matter of time before the car overturned.

The store I bought was said to be delivered in October and would be officially opened before the end of the year. She thought about it, the largest one still made clothing. The other two rooms are for shoe and hat accessories and bedding, and the other on the first floor is for hardware.

All three companies adopt a wholesale and retail model. This building is taking the wholesale route and is aiming to become a wholesale base in the provincial capital. As long as she stays steady, she can earn a lot of money in just these twenty years.

She attributed the conflicts with her children in her previous life to the hardships in life, and the hardships in life were all due to lack of money. There is also Shen Haiyang's illness. Shen Hui held a knife at his biological mother, ruining her life. Everything is done because of money, so the way to make money must be broad and stable. Don't seek to be the richest man, just seek to solve the troubles in life.

"What are you thinking about? You are so absorbed. I called you twice and you didn't hear it."

She looked up and Shen Haiyang was standing at the door. She smiled and originally wanted to tell him about her future plans, but when she saw someone in the courtyard, she shook her head. carry.

"Tell the children to eat."

"We are here."

Most people don't like to watch the news during news time. The three little ones took this time to come over to eat, and they all talked to her about how good the color TV was.

"Mom, color TVs feel much clearer than black and white ones. Can we also buy color TVs?"

This brat likes good things. In her previous life, she only fell in love with color TV in the millennium, but now she is interested in Xiao Xiao in the 1980s.

"No. We have to keep the money for dad's medical treatment, otherwise what will we do if we don't have money when treatment is available abroad."

Shen Hui is a very thoughtful child and never forgets important events at home. He didn't comment on the occasional drink of Coke and cake, but he wasn't happy with the change for such a big deal.

Just when Li Xia was about to open her mouth to explain, the little guy had already nodded obediently to his brother. "Brother is right, I don't want a color TV anymore. I'll keep the money for dad's medical treatment."

The cute little guy spoke clearly, and his usually cunning big eyes were extremely sincere at this time. It's not compromising, perfunctory, or trying to please. He is really worried about his father just like his brother.

"You're so good. Dad, thank you in advance." "Dad, you must be good. I don't want to have another father. Xiaofang in our kindergarten has a bad father, and I don't want to have a bad father too

."

The boy's childlike words made people dumbfounded. Li Xia covered her face and was speechless. Is this kid too self-interested? Did he recognize Fang Zhongcheng as his father in his previous life just because it was profitable and had nothing to do with blood being thicker than water?

I was worried about my younger son, so I talked about this with Shen Haiyang at night. "Tell me, is it too, what? Should I get a good education? Tell me where to start."

"He will give you the pocket money he saved in the past, and now he will share any good things with his brothers and sisters. This kid is more cunning and hard-hearted than the two of them, but I don't think there's anything wrong with that. I'll be nice to whoever treats me well, and I can get rid of anyone who treats me badly, no matter who he is or who is mine. Yes, it can be regarded as clear grudges."

Clear grudges? Is that so? Li Xia lay silently thinking about her thoughts. The brat from the previous life built a house for her after she went to college, saying it was a scholarship. In fact, the scholarship is only part of it, most of the money comes from Fang Zhongcheng.

At that time, she was in poor health and often needed to take medicine, and it was not easy for her to work outside the home while painting. He believed that Fang Zhongcheng could gain connections in the city and get money to support her as a mother, and at the same time, she would not have to bear the burden of painting. Killing three birds with one stone, the brat does things for profit but also values ​​love.

Mother and son have different behavior styles. No wonder she and her son never seemed to talk to each other in the previous life. She is too straightforward. She hates a person and refuses to accept help from him. She wants to stay away from him forever. But this brat can put aside his love and hate as long as it is beneficial.

"What are you thinking about?"

"You have to talk properly." "

?"

"Communication, no matter how close the relationship is, will become stiff without effective communication."

"Yeah." Shen Haiyang turned over and hugged her, "So what do you want to say? Tell me. We are a reorganized family, and we have to face more problems than the original ones. Solve problems when they arise, and don't let them accumulate." "Looking at it now, it seems that

we are getting along well. I'm worried about your father. Come back..."

"It's okay. When the soldiers come, I will cover up the water and the earth.

I will take care of everything." "You said it. If your father is not easy to get along with, you will be responsible for coordinating in the middle."

"Okay, I will take care of everything."

As a daughter-in-law, , getting along with the man's elders is a difficult problem. Especially since his father has lived abroad for decades, the huge gap may make it harder to get along with him. But fortunately, there is Shen Haiyang, who has a gentle personality and is good at communication. With him as a bridge, I can do much better.

In the evening he talked about his father's return to China, and the next morning he received a letter from abroad. The old man said it would arrive around June, and she stretched out her hands to count how many days there were. Take the time to get all the bedding, pots and bowls, hot pots, tea sets...everything you can think of for the backyard. Just check in when people come.

"Mom, this quilt is so soft."

Yi Yi stroked the new quilt for grandpa and put his head on it to feel the soft feeling. Li Xia raised her hand to hold her son up and gave him a disgusted look.

"Have you washed your hands? Don't get the new quilt dirty by you."

"Wash it, wash it." The little guy stretched out his hand to show her. "It's so clean. I washed it with soap."

Huahua was also curious about the soft quilt. He raised his head and asked his mother: "This quilt seems different from ours."

"Yes, this is a silk quilt. It is made of mulberry silk.

It is light, warm and breathable." "Oh. Mom, is it expensive?"

"Yes, it is quite expensive."

"It's great to be a grandpa. I can enjoy it. There are so many good things, I also want to be a grandpa."

"Haha..."

Yi Yi's words made everyone burst into laughter, and Li Xia raised her hand and nodded his forehead. "It's not that you can get these things by being a grandpa. It's because grandpa worked hard when he was young that he has everything he has today. If you want it, you have to work hard. Otherwise, not only will you not have these when you are old, you will have to go to the streets to beg for food, otherwise you will be hungry. Die."

"Oh, that's it. Then I'll study hard. Dad said that if I study a lot, I'll get into college, get a good job, and have a good future."

Shen Hui smiled and touched his head: "Let's see if we want to compete. Who does better in the exam?"

"Let's compete. I'm going to start learning mental arithmetic soon, and we can compete first at the end of the year." "

Oh, that's not a bad tone. I'll wait."

While talking, he helped move things to the back hospital. The large double bed was covered with a thick new mattress, with pure cotton sheets and pillow covers that Li Xia bought at the foreign trade mall. The quilt was neatly folded and placed on the pillow, and she reached out to smooth the sheets out of habit.

"Mom, when grandpa comes back, can we come to the backyard to watch the color TV?"

One by one, they stood in front of the TV reluctantly. It doesn't matter if I don't have other things, but it's really fun to watch cartoons on a color TV. If I can't come and see it in black and white, I'll be disappointed just thinking about it.

Huahua and Shen Hui also turned to look at their mother with burning eyes, feeling very reluctant to part with the color TV. That's how people are, it's easy to go from simple to extravagant, and from extravagant to difficult. It didn't matter that I had never owned a color TV. After seeing the large imported color TV, I began to dislike the small black and white one.

"Then we have to wait until grandpa comes back and see what his attitude is. How about we also change to a color TV?" She makes a lot of money now, so it's not like she can't afford it.

"No, it's

fine if we just watch it in black and white. Mom, keep the money and save it."

Shen Hui never forgot about his father's illness. When he said this, Hua Hua and Yi Yi also nodded. One by one, the little ones lost their previous melancholy and began to feel cheerful.

"Many of our classmates don't have TV at home. It's great that we have TV at home."

"Yes," they all agreed with their brother, following his lead. "Many of our kindergarten children have to go to neighbors' houses to watch TV. They all envy me." "

Mom, I'll fetch water and wipe the dust again so that grandpa can see a clean house when he comes back."

The children are very sensible. , Li Xia put down her worries. After going to get water and clean the house again, she and her daughter were wiping dust inside the house while Shen Hui and Yi went outside to sweep the yard.

"Xia, Li Xia, someone is looking for you. Your father-in-law is back."

Just after cleaning, they heard someone shouting outside. The mother and son put down their things and walked out. She pursed her hair nervously and asked Shen Hui and Hua Hua to go to Shen Haiyang's unit to find someone.

"Tell daddy that grandpa is back and ask him to come back quickly."

"Okay, I understand."

The two children quickly ran to find Shen Haiyang. Li Xia stood at the street door, waiting for the Mercedes-Benz to slowly open the door. The first person to get off was Shen Yaozong. Then he opened the passenger seat and helped out an old man with gray hair.

The old man was wearing a moon-white Tai Chi Kung Fu shirt, and his loose trousers were made of pure cotton and were casual and comfortable. Li Xia looked up and was stunned for a moment when she met his face.

Like, so similar, the three generations of ancestors and grandson almost share the same face. When you see Shen Hui, you know what Shen Haiyang was like when he was a child. When you see the old man, you know what Shen Haiyang is like when he is old.

The old man's expression was obviously nervous and excited, and he was probably more timid about being close to home. He left when Shen Haiyang was still in his belly. When he saw his son for the first time in so many years, his hands were trembling slightly. Looking around, Li Xia took a step forward.

"Hello, I am Li Xia, your daughter-in-law."

"Oh, hello, hello."

The old man's facial features were gentle and his attitude was kind, and Li Xia's nervousness eased slightly. Step forward, support his other arm, and introduce him as he walks inside.

"Shen Haiyang is at work. I didn't know you were coming so I didn't pick you up. I asked the children to call him and he should be back soon. We live in the front yard and the back yard has been tidied up for you. Do you think you are dissatisfied with it? Let's repair it later."

At this time, before crossing the road, Shen Yaozong answered with a sullen face: "What good can a country place do?"

"Yao Zong,"

the old man stopped sharply, and the man lowered his head and stopped talking. That look was full of dissatisfaction. The old man smiled at Li Xia and nodded angrily when he saw the scene in the backyard.

"Okay, great. What's growing in this big tank?"

"Water lilies. There are water and flowers in the yard, which is pleasing to the eye. And the water means wealth, and it's a good omen." "

Okay, okay, okay, wait for the flowers. It must be very beautiful when it opens."

The old man said three things in a row and was very satisfied with this small courtyard. When we entered the house, the antique furniture complemented the Chinese-style house. The Chinese-style sofa was covered with thick cushions, making it soft and comfortable to sit on.

"Okay, okay, you're paying attention."

The old man walked around and looked around. The inner room separated by a partition was decorated as a bedroom, with an antique canopy bed placed in it. The misty blue bed curtains are hooked up with silver hooks at the opening, and the quilt and pillows on the bed are all brand new.

"If you don't like this kind of bed, there is a Western-style bed next door. I can change it for you." "

No, I like it very much." The old man turned back and looked at her kindly, "Thank you, thank you for your hard work. Old man If I can return to such an environment, I will have no regrets in this life."

Li Xia turned around when she heard the footsteps, and sure enough, Shen Haiyang was back. The man's face turned a little red when he left, so she quickly poured him a glass of water.

"Don't be anxious, drink some water first and take your time."

Shen Haiyang took the cup, and the father and son who met for the first time looked at each other without speaking. The old man suddenly burst into tears when he saw his son, and raised and put down his outstretched hand.

Li Xia stretched out her hand to call the children over. She smiled at the old man and introduced the children to him first. During this time, both father and son should

calm down and stop being so excited.

"This is Shen Hui, your grandson." As he spoke, he pulled Shen Hui to his grandfather. The old man stretched out his hand to hold his grandson, smiled kindly, and looked up at the two siblings. "This is painting and Yiyi, right?"

"Yes." After answering, she urged the children: "Hurry and call grandpa."

"Hello, grandpa."

"Hello, grandpa," "Hello, grandpa, I am Shen Ruyi

."

The boy didn't have any stage fright and started to introduce who he was. The word "Chen" was the strongest, indicating to the old man of the Shen family that he also had the surname Shen.

"Haha." As expected, the old man laughed so much that he made him laugh, and held the little grandson's hand with his other hand. "Okay, they are all good children."

The old man took the children and sat down on the sofa. He raised his head and asked Shen Yaozong for his bag. "Take out all the gifts I prepared for the children and see if they like it."

One by one, the youngest, seemed not to know what it meant to be embarrassed. You can make people happy just by saying: "We like whatever grandpa's gift is."

Shen Hui and Hua Hua said nothing, feeling deeply ashamed of their brother's flattery. The two eldest children knew better and were more shy. At this time, Hua Hua kept pulling at his younger brother, trying to get him to restrain himself.

Shen Yaozong opened the suitcase on the ground, and the old man happily took gifts for his grandchildren. The ones for Hua Hua were exquisite dolls and a set of watercolors. One by one was a model of an airplane and a tank. Shen Hui's was the same as one by one.

"How's it going? Do you like it? If you're not satisfied, grandpa will take you to the mall another day. We'll buy whatever you like." "

I like it."

The children said in unison very sensibly, and the grandparents and grandchildren seemed very harmonious when they met for the first time. After getting the gifts, the children went to play while the old man's eyes returned to Shen Haiyang again.

Shen Haiyang drank water and his expression returned to normal. When the old man looked over, he took a few steps in his direction. Stand still in front of him, then nod to him.

"Hello,"

he didn't say that in the end. With a simple greeting, the old man burst into tears. He stood up from the sofa and patted his shoulder.

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry, I'm sorry for you mother and son..."

The old man choked up and couldn't continue. Shen Haiyang handed him a handkerchief and said comfortingly: "It's all over, don't worry about it."

The father and son met for the first time, and after getting excited, they told each other how they felt about their farewell. The old man insisted on visiting the grave of Shen Haiyang's mother that afternoon, so the whole family had no choice but to accompany him to the cemetery.

Shen Yaozong basically didn't use his chopsticks during lunch, and he was determined not to go on the afternoon trip. He didn't come to drive, thinking that they wouldn't be able to go. As a result, Shen Haiyang drove everyone away in a car, and he stomped in the courtyard in anger.

No matter how unhappy he was, the old man was very satisfied with this place. Seeing that his plan to return to China to live and retire could not be changed, he was irritated and helpless.

"Calm down and observe carefully. How old are you to be so impetuous?" After

being scolded by the old man early in the morning, Shen Yaozong stood at the door of the east wing and rolled his eyes silently. "There is a Chinese word that means liking the new and hating the old. You have a new son. You don't like my old son, right?" "Just

leave if you don't want to be with you."

"Dad, I grew up by your side. Are you really, as Anne said, just wanting to make up for your eldest son?"

"You," the old man pointed at him, as if he hated iron. "I just doted on you too much, and that's why you developed such an attitude of having no opinion and being high-minded but low-handed."

Being belittled by his father again made Shen Yaozong even more angry. He put down the toothbrush cup and got up and walked out of the yard. When he saw Li Xia's busy figure in the kitchen in the front yard, he left quickly with disdain in his eyes.

Because she couldn't find a suitable nanny for the past two days, Li Xia took time to take care of the old man. For breakfast, we prepared steamed buns, wontons, tofu puffs and a few side dishes. The old man was quite satisfied when they were brought over.

"Why is the second brother out? Is he not used to Chinese food?"

"Don't worry about him." I don't care

if you say that. He is so grown up that he won't starve himself. Moreover, even if he is really not used to Chinese food, I can't help it, after all, I don't know how to cook Western food. I'm just

asking politely, nothing else.

"Dad, can I ask you something?"

The old man raised his head with a spoon in his hand, "We are all one family, so there is no need to be so polite."

"Oh, that's right. Are there any treatments for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy abroad? ?"

"Is it Haiyang?" He knew that the disease was hereditary.

"Yes."

The old man closed his eyes after hearing this. When he opened them again, his cloudy eyes were full of heartache. He himself has this problem and has suffered from it for so many years. Unexpectedly, the son he had never raised for a day also suffered from heart disease. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, inherited from him.

"I heard that the current surgery under research is not very effective."

"Then, there is no cure yet, right?"

"Yes."

During this period, science and technology in all aspects were developing rapidly, and Li Xia was not discouraged after hearing this. He took a deep breath to regain his composure and used chopsticks to pick up a bun for the old man.

"Do you have experience? Do you estimate that if it can be treated, the cost will be very high?"

"You don't have to worry about the cost. As long as it can be cured, it's not a problem for me to treat a few diseases here over the years." The old man sighed helplessly: "My child, Please take care of him. This disease needs to be taken good care of, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous if it worsens."

"I know." After saying this, Li Xia took out a bag from behind and opened it to reveal several wads of cash. "This is the remaining money from repairing the house. I exchanged it for you into foreign exchange coupons. This is a kind of money that is equivalent to currency and is more popular than currency. This is the only way to shop in foreign trade malls, ordinary currency is not allowed." The old man

He lowered his head and glanced at the paper, then smiled and understood that this kind of shopping method was understandable. He had been in business for half his life, so he didn't need to explain why.

He raised his hand and pushed the cash back to her, "Thank you for taking the trouble to help me find a house, repair it, and prepare all this. I'm not short of money here, so you don't need to calculate it so clearly with me." "Brothers will settle accounts, and besides, this is not a small

amount . . This amount of money, in mainland China, is the salary of an ordinary worker for several decades, and it is enough to buy another house like this." "

Then keep it and count it as your cost to take care of me, an old man. I will need to trouble you when I get older. There's plenty of room for me, so I'd like to thank you first."

Daughter-in-law and father-in-law are supposed to have a very close relationship. But Li Xia's speech was polite and unfamiliar, and there was even a ledger on top of the cash, which clearly recorded every expense for repairing the house. The old man's eyes were gentle and his attitude was kind, and he repeatedly emphasized that he should close the distance. Li Xia naturally felt it.

He also gave Shen Haiyang and his son a sum of fifty thousand US dollars before. She invested the money and naturally received the old man's favor. I originally planned to take care of him in his old age, but I didn't dare to be too familiar with him for a while. The old man said this, and she zipped up the bag with a smile.

"Dad, I'll keep the money first. If you need it, ask me for it anytime."

The old man nodded and said no more to her. Yaozong always felt that what the two couples were doing by preparing a house for him was his property, and he could understand what Li Xia did.

"I heard that you are in the clothing business now?"

"Yes. I bought a courtyard house and a shop with the US dollars you sent before..." The

recipient was short-handed. Although he knew that he was Shen Haiyang's biological father, his biological father gave money to his biological son. It's natural. If she gave the three children at home, she would think it was normal. The old man had money to support the children, and as a junior, he should take care of and respect him. This is what he should do.

But when facing the elderly, I always feel raw and unconsciously short of breath. It was a test to say this. If he had any regrets, she would find a way to get the money to pay him back as soon as possible.

"Alas," the old man sighed softly. Since childhood, feelings were not something he could buy with money. "What did you just call me?"

Li Xia was stunned for a moment and replied: "Dad."

"I know money can't make up for anything, but I'm old and have nothing but money."

Li Xia bit her lip and said nothing. She couldn't answer the question. The old man picked up the cup and took a sip, looking at her with a smile. "Thank you for accompanying her on her last journey. I'll be sorry for her in this life. If she doesn't feel at ease and has no one by her side to die, I..."

Are you feeling guilty? Li Xia thought of Fang Zhongcheng when she saw him. The same irresponsibility has ruined my wife's life. Fangzhong in previous life

Cheng looked guilty when he saw her weather-beaten appearance after so many years, but a belated apology could make up for it.

Of course, the old man had historical reasons for not caring about anything else when his life was in danger, and he didn't know that his wife was pregnant. Fang Zhongcheng was a complete scumbag. After taking advantage of her, he kicked her away. He knew that she was a woman with two children in the countryside, but he ignored her for more than ten years. He didn't even think about it until his own child died. Come one by one.

"Mom, the thing she's most worried about is Haiyang. Now he's sick again..."

No matter if you feel guilty or something else, the old lady thought about it at the end of the day. As long as she is good to her child, she doesn't care. If that's the case, then you should find a way to help Shen Haiyang treat his illness. You must have connections abroad over the years and have US dollars in your hands. If you want to make up for it, you should take more trouble to make up for it. I sincerely thank you.

"I wrote a letter to my friend in the United States to ask him to pay attention to the development in this area. Once there is a technological breakthrough that can treat it, I will arrange for you to go abroad."

Li Xia stood up and bowed to him solemnly. "Thank you."

Coming out of the backyard with the bag of cash, she smiled silently and felt that she was doing this very deliberately, taking advantage of the old man's guilt to achieve her own goals.

"It doesn't matter whether it's a philistine thing or not. It's childish for an adult to give up opportunities for unnecessary things."

I was also seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, and at night I saw Yiyi's eyes full of smiles. The little guy grew up in a single-parent family in his previous life, and suffered a lot of ridicule all the way to a key university. When he met Fang Zhongcheng, he was thinking about profit, right?

"Mom, what are you looking at me for? I was very good today and I didn't fight with the kids. If you don't believe me, ask dad to see if the teacher said anything." The brat was quite sensitive, so Li Xia gave him a scolding look and told him to eat quickly

. After sitting down, she said to Shen Haiyang, "I just delivered food to the backyard, and Shen Yaozong actually went out in the morning and hasn't come back yet." "

What's going on? Are you having trouble with the old man?"

"I don't know. You go to the backyard at night. Stay with the old man, you can't leave him alone."

"We'll talk about it later."

This man looked gentle, why was he so awkward with his biological father? We treat each other as guests on weekdays, but it's difficult to get closer. As soon as I asked him to accompany me in the evening, I immediately felt conflicted.

Reason was one thing, he knew that was his biological father. Emotions are another thing. If you want to get close but can't get close, you may even feel awkward subconsciously.

Li Xia knew that it took time to cultivate feelings, but now that Shen Yaozong was gone and never came back, the old man couldn't let it go. After dinner, a middle-aged woman came and wanted to apply for the old man's nanny job. The couple couldn't laugh or cry at Han Jun's daughter-in-law Qin Mu. They first asked people to sit down, and then Li Xia got up and poured her a glass of water.

"Hua Hua, you go to Grandpa and take back the dishes. Mom, let's talk to Auntie about something."

"Okay."

The child obediently went to the backyard. Shen Haiyang also got up and left. She sat down to talk to someone. "Sister, how have you been wronged?"

As soon as she said this, the woman couldn't help crying. "Old Han said that he was the only one making money in the family for so many years. I, I have taken care of his paralyzed mother since I entered his house. I have a child and am busy every day. The top takes care of the old and the bottom takes care of the young, and I have to serve him. How come I... Am I worthless? The

woman said, wiping her tears and continued: "Since what I do at home is worthless, then if I can make money by doing it when I go out, does that mean it is valuable?"

"Old Han should be beaten if he says this. " How much does it cost for a nanny to take care of his family for so many years? You did everything silently, but he was blind and couldn't see?

"So I came to you. I know you are looking for a nanny for your father-in-law. " Don't worry, I can do this job. I've become quite good at doing laundry, cooking and taking care of people over the years. My cooking skills are pretty good, and I promise to take good care of the elderly for you.

"Then, what about your family? " "

Although I feel sorry for her, if I really take her in at home, isn't that the same as taking away the anger of Lao Han. What Lao Han did was wrong. Just help mediate the conflicts between husband and wife, and you can't just drain the bottom of the cauldron and make people feel uncomfortable.

" He has said that about me, but I don't care this time. I am such an adult that I don't need him to support me. "

While the two were talking, Han Jun hurriedly ran in from outside. "I'm talking about you

, what did you come here to tell your sister-in-law when the couple had a quarrel? Come on, follow me home. "

Han Jun said that he was going to catch his wife, but the woman turned away. "I won't go back. If the work I do at home is done by someone else, I can still make money if they pay me. "

I didn't say you can't make money, I just..."

Han Jun looked annoyed, and he probably regretted it. He was under great financial pressure alone, so he might have said something in a hurry. Li Xia silently exited and left. The space was given to the two of them.

Through the window, she saw the man bending down with an apologetic look on his face, probably apologizing to his wife. Li Xia was watching with great interest, and Shen Haiyang came out of the room and stood behind her. "What are you looking at? You are so interested. of

.

"Shh, let's see how Han Jun apologizes to his wife. " "

She took her husband and hid in a corner to watch the show, and whispered the matter to him. The couple agreed that Han Jun was wrong, and when he coaxed his wife to come out and say goodbye, he was shunned by Li Xia. "She has taken care of her for so many years

. The little one doesn't have a job. She just doesn't get paid. "

"I was wrong. Sister-in-law, don't worry, I will never say this again. "

Remember what you said, if you do something stupid again, I will find a job for my younger siblings and see what happens to your family." Han

Jun nodded and bowed: "Sister-in-law, please spare me. Without her here, the whole family would be in chaos."

" It's good to know. " "

Sending the couple away, Li Xia shook her head at the street door: "It would be great if Qin Mu could free his hands, even if he helps us for a while, he can slowly find a suitable person. When the shop opens in the future, letting her sell goods will also increase income for her family.

"Look again, don't worry. " "

"Shen Yaozong hasn't come back yet.

Shen Haiyang sighed: "I will go to the backyard to accompany him in the evening. "

"What do you think happened to the father and son? " Why don't you ask the old man tonight. "

"Do not ask. "

Chapter 35

Shen Haiyang seems gentle, but he turns out to be so stubborn. He kept a close distance from his biological father. After going to the backyard at night, he lived with the old man here and there. The father and son treated each other like guests all night long.

Li Xia was eager to sell goods, but the nanny couldn't find a suitable one for a while. A job applicant came in this morning, and the cleaning was fine, but the cooking was really rough. Let alone the old man, she couldn't accept it.

At noon, she made noodles with soybean paste and served them to the old man with cold dishes. She asked a lot, "Dad, where has the second brother gone?"

The old man shook his head and said he didn't know, "I can do it myself here, there is no need for Haiyang to come over to accompany me in the evening. The front and back yards are so close, I can just call you if anything happens."

The couple deliberately separated. Is this because the old man is having a hard time? She thought for a while and said, "What do you think about letting Shen Hui and Yiyi accompany you? Children are lively, but I'm afraid of disturbing your purity."

The old man waved his hand. "I wish my children would be happy. I am blessed to have children and grandchildren around me in my old age." "

Then I will tidy up the west side so that they can live there. If anything happens, just call them."

The old man likes to have his grandson around. The two boys like that grandpa has a color TV here. This time everyone is happy and the problem of companionship is solved.

Just when he was worried about finding a nanny, Han Jun's mother suffered a cerebral infarction and was sent to the hospital but could not be rescued. The old lady walked quickly, and the funeral on a hot day was also done quickly. After the old man died, Qin Mu told Li Xia that she wanted to work for her.

"Do you mind if I wear a mourning shirt?"

"It doesn't matter. I welcome you if you can come. But, does Han Jun agree?"

He and Shen Haiyang are classmates. Wouldn't he be happy for his wife to come to his classmate's house to help? But in fact, Li Xia hopes that Qin Mu can make money. Women's financial independence and non-independence are completely different concepts.

If nothing else, just say that you can make money and buy whatever you like. But my family is not financially well-off, so I don't even dare to buy a good bottle of cream. Economically, it is a very real issue. A man who says he is obedient is just trying to make a big deal out of you, saying that he has wronged you now, but what will happen to him when he gets rich in the future. People like Han Jun, who can't even draw cakes, will tell you the reality of how I earn money alone and owe a lot of debt. Speaking bluntly will piss you off to death.

"Why is he unhappy? When I graduated from junior high school, I didn't have a stable job, and I won't have it now. It's great to have a job to make money."

Han Jun happened to come in and overheard, and asked his wife to go to her friend's house I didn't object to helping him. The nanny didn't sound nice. She didn't look at Li Xia because she was afraid of being noticed, so she kept talking about helping. The family has been financially tight for so many years, and we owe money for my old mother's medical treatment and funeral. He found a way to pay off his debts and took his children to the canteen. When my wife earns her own money, at least she can buy what she likes. Buy some good clothes, cream, etc., buy a few more.

Alas, he still has no ability. If the family has money, there is no point in arguing over money. This guy is still so virtuous. He has no idea that his wife still cares about him saying that he is the only one making money in the family, thinking that she is angry that he has no money to buy that piece of clothing. If you make money alone, then you are dissatisfied with me for not making money. I can also make money now, and you are not the only one who can make money. I can also find a job and earn money.

In less than a week, the matter of finding a nanny for the old man was settled. Qin Mu is very careful in his work, and his cooking skills are also to the old man's liking. Let's do this for now. When her shop opens and Qin Mu wants to go to the shop, he will arrange for her to sell things. During this time at home, he can slowly find suitable people.

Li Xia went to work at the stall with peace of mind. After a busy day, she returned home and found that there was an extra piano at home. The pure white big thing was placed in the west wing of the backyard, and the three children stood there and played with each other by pressing it.

"Where did this come from? Don't play like this. Let's see what happens if it gets damaged. This thing is not cheap."

The old man was sitting on a rocking chair in the yard drinking tea. Hearing this, he said: "It's okay, let the children play. ."

It seems that the old man got this thing, so he said so that Li Xia stopped caring about it. Her daughter seems to be very interested in it. If the child likes it, it would be wise to find a teacher to learn it seriously.

"Dad, did you decide this early?"

"Yeah. Music can cultivate people's sentiments, and learning piano can cultivate people's temperament. Whichever of the three of them you like, you can find a teacher, and I'll pay for it." "

Okay, I'll do it for them.

Thank you, grandpa."

Is this because he has a bad relationship with his son and wants to raise grandchildren in his later years? Recently, the three children come to the backyard to watch color TV every night, and their relationship with their grandfather has improved by leaps and bounds.

Just as she was slandering the old man, a visitor came to the courtyard. The leader of the Provincial Investment Promotion Office personally visited the old man. The old man stood up and invited the guests into the house. Qin Mu quickly went to make tea.

The people in the room were polite and got down to business, and then Li Xia realized that her father-in-law was an entrepreneur overseas. The investment promotion office invited the old man to participate in the investment promotion meeting next week and persuaded him to invest in mainland China.

"We are in short supply of returned overseas Chinese like Mr. Shen. I have promised to come to visit you a long time ago, but I was afraid of disturbing your family reunion, so I have been delaying it until now. Our country is full of waste, and it is time for people with lofty ideals to show their talents. When the time comes."

"Thank you for the invitation, I will definitely go then."

Shen Xiao nodded in agreement with a smile. Only then did Li Xia realize that the old man's return to China might not just be about returning to his hometown for retirement. This period was a golden period for domestic development, and many people made their fortunes thanks to this entrepreneurial spirit. Especially if you have a certain background and use money to invest to make money, as long as you choose the right project, you will not lose anything.

After seeing off the people from the Investment Promotion Office on behalf of her father-in-law, the old man asked her if she would accompany him when he returned. "If you want to develop, you might as well go out and see the world."

Li Xia nodded obediently. She had indeed never seen much of the world. In such situations, it may be useful to know more people in the future. Personal connections are very important in China's interpersonal society.

A few days later, someone from China Telecom came to install the phone. Only then did Li Xia find out that the old man had applied for international long distance, and she couldn't help but sigh that it was great to have money.

"When we apply for a telephone number, people in the same province have to queue up and put in a lot of effort. As a result, the international long-distance application that the old man applied for was approved so quickly."

Shen Haiyang nodded and sighed in the same way: "The more courage you have, the more steps you will take." Hurry up, and the results of deepening reforms will be like blowing up a balloon. Maybe the changes in the next few years will exceed those in the previous decades."

Li Xia had seen this result with her own eyes in her previous life, so she naturally had no doubts. "I was planning to apply for domestic long-distance before. Now that I have international long-distance, do you think my application should be reviewed?" "

...Don't apply

." "Okay, I'll take the time to cancel it."

The international long-distance in the backyard is very popular . Quickly connect, the old man told Li Xia to use it if needed. On Tuesday, someone from the Investment Promotion Office drove to pick her up, and she followed the old man to the Investment Promotion Office.

A group of returned overseas Chinese sat down to drink tea and chat. After a while, they were led by people from the Investment Promotion Office to inspect the place. The investment environment in the provincial capital made many big bosses frown. If nothing else, the roads alone were full of potholes.

If you want to get rich, build roads first. No matter what you invest in, you will inevitably need transportation. The transportation conditions are really disappointing. The people from the investment promotion office also noticed it and quickly explained that the road construction work would start immediately.

"I have applied for it and will start construction immediately after approval from the superiors. Don't have any doubts about the roads. The new documents from the superiors have already given instructions. The first thing to be implemented in the next people's livelihood project is road construction." Even so, some people still

shook their heads in disapproval. Believe it. In fact, the country has not changed much in the past few years, which makes these people feel unsure. But Li Xia knows that the mainland will undergo earth-shaking changes in the next few decades. A city can look the same every few years. If you go out for three years and come back, you may not be able to find a place.

Some state-owned factories and some affiliated small factories were accompanied by leaders, all of whom wanted to win investment. Everyone walked and watched, but the old man never spoke. Li Xia followed behind and just nodded at people. She was wearing a skirt today and her hair was tied back. Everyone thought she was the old man's assistant or secretary.

A man couldn't get a word in with the big guys, so he hurriedly handed her a water jacket. Li Xia smiled and waved her hands, saying that she didn't care about anything, so don't waste your time.

But the other party obviously didn't believe it and was very attentive to her along the way. During lunch, I heard her calling the old man daddy, and now I chased her even more. I thought it was the secretary, but turned out to be my daughter?

The investment decided that day was not much. The old man looked around and did not invest in any factory. The man opened a paint factory and was in urgent need of cash flow. Unable to win over others, she began to turn to Li Xia again. "Ma'am, this is my factory's information. It's not my fault. Painting will definitely have a lot of potential

in the future ..." "I'm very sorry, I didn't say anything about this. It's useless for you to tell me." was rejected. The man was a little frustrated. After a busy day but no investment, I left in the afternoon dejected. Looking back at Li Xia, Li Xia said she was helpless. The development of paints and some grinding, from heavy smell to various subdivisions, non-toxic and so on, cannot be achieved in a short time. The old man is obviously not interested in this. When returning, most people brought their own cars and drivers. The old man, Shen Yaozong, had given up his choice, so he still had the investment promotion office drive him. A gray-haired old lady accidentally tripped when she got into the car. Li Xia stood beside her and quickly reached out to help her. "Thank you, thank you." Due to inertia, she was pushed by the old lady and knocked against the car. The old lady was fine, so she thanked her repeatedly. Seeing that her arm had some scratches, he said he would take her to the hospital. "It's okay, it's okay. It's just a small cut. Just wipe it with red liquid when you go home and it'll be fine soon." Seeing her sincerity, the old lady smiled and said nothing more. He took out a business card from his bag and handed it to her, "You can contact me anytime if you need it." Ms. Li, the chairman of Star International. Li Xia didn't know much about what kind of company this was, and had never heard of it. But the people who came here today were all respectable people. Regardless of whether the relationship was useful or not, she would smile and nod. Make good connections in business. After sending Ms. Li to the car, she followed the old man and got into another car. After getting out of the car, the old man shook his head and said that the cars in a department in the provincial capital were really not very good. Li Xia helped him walk home. We drove from the back yard and saw the old man's brand new Cadillac parked in the garage. Seeing that she didn't speak, the old man continued. "Have you never thought about learning to drive? Your future development will definitely be inseparable from cars. Do you plan to keep using a three-wheeler every time there are so many goods?" " Already signed up." This time the old man showed approval. The scrutiny from this elder put a lot of pressure on Li Xia. She had low education and low background, and had little real-world knowledge. Most of what she knew came from TV. She would rely on her own prophecy in her next life to make money first. But why does the old man seem to be nudging her? Does it seem like she has a malleable talent? She had thought that household appliances would definitely make money in this era, but that was just a prophet from her previous life. She only has a few dollars in her hands now, and home appliances are basically monopolized by state-owned shopping malls. She wanted to sell electrical appliances, but the time was not right and the conditions were not mature. Selling clothes went smoothly, which gave her the idea of ​​opening a clothing factory. But she knows that the clothing business will become increasingly difficult, so this is just an idea and has not been finalized. Thinking about their worries, the two of them went into the backyard. Qin Mu sat down in the main room and made tea. The old man was leaning on the sofa with his eyes closed to rest. Li Xia took a drink of water and was about to say goodbye when she spoke. "After so much research today, what do you think is the most promising investment?" "Electronics." The current electronics market is dominated by traditional home appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines, and the domestic market alone is huge. After the turn of the millennium, mobile phones became popular, and the technology developed even faster. It seems that BB machines disappeared as soon as they became popular and were replaced by mobile phones. Before she was reborn, she had seen Big Brother and other mobile phones on TV, and she had seen the mobile phone in Fang Zhongcheng's hand with her own eyes. The black flip phone is much smaller and smaller than its bigger brother. However, the signal in the village is not good, and I heard from the children that this thing is very popular in the city. "Is it better to make off-line accessories or finished products?" "If you have the ability, of course you can make finished products. Black and white TVs can still be made for at least ten years, and color TVs can continue to be updated..." Li Xia suddenly stopped talking. She, a rural woman, said these things. People are suspicious. The old man looked at her with an unchanged expression, as if there was no disturbance at all. "When doing electronics business, there are no suitable ready-made manufacturers. We have to start from scratch." Are you planning to invest in an electronics factory? The investment in this industry is not small. How much money does the old man have? He had already calculated it when he planned to return to the country, it couldn't be a sudden thought. "I don't understand this." The old man smiled: "Aren't there evening schools now?" Night schools? At her age, she has such a foundation to learn how to manage a business. Is this too difficult? Before, she only thought about selling home appliances and distributing home appliances. She didn't understand the production of electronic products at all, so she shouldn't have become bald just now. In the 1990s, electronics was dominated by Japanese capital, and all well-known brands seemed to have a Japanese influence. Could it be that the old man also has a joint venture with a Japanese company? "This is an era of change. If you fail, you will be killed by the waves on the beach." The old man saw that she had ambitions, but she really didn't think she could do this. As a regional general agent in home appliance distribution, she strives to win more brands. This is the biggest platform she feels she can control. Others who make money by doing this or that are just her words. Running a business is not like selling goods back and forth. She only needs to buy and sell goods when she knows the future development. Business is not that easy. Many factories established in the 1980s were killed in the 1990s, swallowed up by big companies, and their brands disappeared. Now that it had only been a while, she felt that she had not made much progress, and the old man actually suggested that she go to school. "Let me think about it." She walked out of the backyard with heavy steps, as if a heavy weight had been placed on her shoulders. Qin Mu was cooking in the kitchen. She looked up at the pomegranate tree blankly in the yard. "Mom, what are you looking at?" Hua Hua came in carrying a schoolbag. She subconsciously raised her hand to help her child take the schoolbag. The heavy feeling in her hands made her think clearly. She wanted to give her children a good life again. The most important knowledge in reality and the most critical things in their future life still required their own efforts to obtain. Children are all carrying a heavy burden and learning the ability to make a living will make their lives better in the future. How could a mother like her stand still and be complacent about the prophetic things she had in her previous life? She would soon be eliminated by the times. "I'm thinking about signing up for night school." "Mom, do you want to go to night school?" The little girl looked at her mother with admiration in her eyes, "Mom is so awesome. After graduating from night school, you will be a college student." Li Xia smiled sheepishly. College student, these three words were so far away from her, she had never dared to think about them. "Do you want to learn piano? If you like it, mom will find a teacher for you. But we have agreed that an instrument requires self-discipline and practice. If you like it and are willing to spend time practicing, we will learn it. If you are not interested, mom is busy. I don't have time to supervise you and I'm afraid you won't learn well." "I like it. Mom, does it cost a lot to learn piano?"

"You don't have to worry about money, our family can afford it. What you have to consider is your hobbies. If you like it, spend time learning and practicing. As the old saying goes, if you have many skills, you will not be overwhelmed. The more you know, the broader your future will be. "

Then I'll study. I was worried about spending too much money before. If my brother studies well and gets into college, if I don't study well, I'll study more. I heard that you can get extra points for the college entrance examination by knowing talents. Maybe I can get into college with these skills in the future." College."

"Mom will buy you another violin, and you can see which one you like. These college entrance examinations can indeed add points. Study hard on whichever one you are interested in. You can take the music department or the art department in the future. If you have the foundation accumulated since childhood, you will definitely not be able to do it. Question."

"Thank you, Mom."

Whether the family is wealthy or not, the child actually has some confidence. In her previous life, she would never have mentioned these words to Li Xia. She knows her mother's hard work and her mother's difficulties. But in this life, Shen Haiyang lives in a spacious house, and the living standard at home is no worse than that of his classmates, or even higher, so the child feels very relaxed.

It was decided that the child should learn musical instruments, and she discussed these matters with Shen Haiyang that night. "Do you think a night school like mine can be accepted?"

Shen Haiyang was caught up in the chaos when he went to college, and what he learned was not solid. After he was transferred to the Procuratorate, he took a unified training course.

"If you don't have to pass the exam to get a diploma, it shouldn't be so strict. How far have you been in junior high school? Have you ever learned functions?" "No. Our place

is a small place to begin with, and the teachers are not of high quality. In addition, in those years, The situation is that labor classes are often held in school. After that, everyone basically goes home. Since it is labor, it is better to go home and earn work points." "I will

accompany you to register. Let's see the situation first." Shen Haiyang smiled: " Don't worry, just ask me if I know how to do it, and I'll help you open the stove at home."

Li Xia sighed, feeling a lot of pressure. "Also, you can help the children find a music teacher who teaches piano."

"Okay, I will talk to the children in detail."

He did what he said. After Shen Haiyang went to talk to the three children that night, he decided that all three Go learn piano. The three children are not very old now, so let's learn to see their talents first. If possible, train them well. If your qualifications are mediocre, you can still become talented in the future.

He asked the children to find a teacher, and Li Xia went to night school to sign up for herself. Business Administration, she felt a little scared when she heard this lofty title. The other party was actually frightened when they heard about her level, but she didn't require any level to be reached after finishing her studies, so they reluctantly accepted her.

After paying the fee and collecting the books, she was informed that classes would officially begin on Saturday night. I went out from here and bought myself a pen and notebook, and started studying again many years later. These things are quite heavy in my hands.

After returning home, Shen Haiyang said that he had found a piano teacher for the children. "A working music teacher, female, in her early forties. Not many people are willing to let their children learn musical instruments these days, and even less so piano, so she only has three students from our family. Oh, her younger daughter also learns, a total of Four. Two hours each on Saturdays and weekends. Her home is not far to the east of our house." "

Okay, let's study for a while and then look at it. But I have to go to class on Saturdays and Sundays, so I have to pick up the children when they come back. ."

"Leave it to me." Shen Haiyang smiled and opened the book she received today: "You four will study hard from now on, and I will provide you with the logistics." "

I don't know what I will be like yet. "

Don't be discouraged. You have to encourage yourself. You are a role model for the children. You have to work hard."

"Well, come on."

The children had a holiday on Saturday afternoon, and Li Xia also closed her stall early and went home. Everyone went to study in the evening, and her hands were shaking unconsciously while sitting in the classroom.

Don't be afraid, after more than ten years of accumulation, your children will graduate from college when they grow up. If you can't do it yourself, you still have children. Huihui is so smart that he can always take over. Because I know that there are many rich and wealthy people who will fail to keep up with the times in the later period, I can't help but feel nervous.

She comforted herself silently in her heart, and after she calmed down, she realized that she didn't understand it at all. Write down the things you understand in the notebook, and mark the parts you don't understand in the book so you have time to study them slowly.

One class lasted two hours, and I was fascinated by the lectures. The time flew by so fast. After leaving here, she lowered her head and was recalling what she had just learned. When she accidentally bumped into someone, she quickly raised her head and said.

"I'm sorry, I..."

The person in front of her was actually Murong Danling. She was carrying a leather bag, and her eyes were surprised when she saw her. Li Xia also felt that it was really a narrow road for enemies to meet each other. In such a big provincial city, she could actually meet her on the road.

"You, are you in school?"

Li Xia didn't want to answer this question. She didn't notice and apologized when she bumped into her, so she said sorry again and turned around to leave.

Murong Danling got on her tricycle and quickly disappeared on the road. Murong Danling was extremely angry with her attitude. "What's so great about him? He's just a rural person. When my career becomes big, I'll push you down and see if you still can't do it."

Li Xia had already walked away, so naturally she didn't know that this woman was expecting a good show. expression. He looked down at his newly bought bag with a proud look on his face.

"Huh, what's the big deal? I can live a good life on my own."

Over there, Li Xia arrived home soon. The bun shop in the front yard was brightly lit and she was watching TV, but the yard was dark. She went into the room and turned on the light, took out her book and carefully reviewed what she had just learned. Her mind was filled with knowledge. She read the book, and soon Shen Haiyang came back with his three children.

The father and son were happily discussing the piano, and Hua Hua was eager to practice, but Shen Hui stopped him.

"The provincial station is playing Hong Kong movies at this hour. Come on, let's watch TV first and practice piano tomorrow."

Grandpa is about to go to bed at this hour, and practicing piano also affects the neighbors next door. Hua Hua nodded, and the three little ones ran directly to the backyard to watch TV without entering the house.

Chapter 36

The children are busy studying and attending extracurricular classes. Children during this period mostly play during holidays, but her family is all studying talents. Especially Yiyi, I started learning mental arithmetic after I was a year old. Before I went to elementary school, I could do addition and subtraction within a hundred with just a raise of my hands.

"Yiyi, this child is so smart, and the teacher can understand everything he says. Although he is young, his memory and understanding are very good. He is also very talented at piano. He is a few years younger than the other two, but his little hands are very flexible and he has a good grasp of rhythm. He is also very good. But he is a bit lazy, and he has to coax and praise him every time before he is willing to study hard."

Shen Haiyang was responsible for picking up the children to attend interest classes during this period, and reported the children's situation to Li Xia in a timely manner. At ten o'clock in the evening, the sunset glowed half of the sky. The two of them were chatting and washing clothes in the courtyard. They lived a prosperous life and had a calm expression on their faces. Especially Li Xia, her eyes are much brighter than before since her life was changed.

"This brat has to be pushed hard, and he wants to slack off when his life is too comfortable. Since he has talent, let him look at painting. Whether it is mental arithmetic or piano, he can't put it down." The

school's curriculum during this period was much better than that of later generations . Much looser and not as curly. If your studies are relaxed, then of course you have to learn some talents if you have the conditions. In her previous life, she had heard from behind her back that Yiyi had told her sister that he knew nothing about any activities held by the school and was envious of those talented classmates.

The brat obviously loves to be in the limelight, but is too lazy to put in the effort to learn. How can that be allowed? No matter how hard you work, you will get something. If you want to be famous in front of others, you will definitely suffer in the future. Nothing comes in vain.

"Where's Huihui? How is his mood lately? He was in a bad mood after meeting his mother last time. Murong Danling didn't look for him again during this time." "

Probably not. I didn't find anything wrong with him, and I didn't listen to him. Mentioned it."

"Pay more attention to his emotions. I always feel that nothing is formed in a day. This period of time for children is a critical period for the formation of three views, and they must not be raised crookedly."

Shen Haiyang remembered what she had said before In his previous life, he nodded solemnly at this time. If he died of a heart attack in his previous life, Shen Hui must have suffered a big blow. Murong Danling loves to play and be free, but she has only taken care of this child a few times since he was born. If you bring your children with you for money, you may lose them to your parents.

Her parents have several grandchildren. Shen Hui is a sensitive child with strong self-esteem. It is conceivable that the environment he grew up in was not good. If there is a severe lack of care, it is possible that he will value money. Manslaughter, even if the child is not sentenced to death, it will be difficult for him to get over the psychological shadow of manslaughter of his mother.

"Daughter-in-law,"

"What's wrong? I can't speak. Is there anything else you can't say to me?"

Shen Haiyang smiled and pointed to the door of the hall where they lived, and Li Xia followed him into the house knowingly. Closing the door, he asked again what she knew. Then he solemnly asked her to take care of Shen Hui.

"If, I mean if, if anything happens to his grandfather and I, Hui Hui will leave it to you."

Originally, he had arranged this matter, but now that the old man is here, it seems that he has settled down. Both father and son are suffering from diseases. If there is an accident, all the old man will leave behind is money. This thing will do more harm than good to a minor child. I can only bring up the old things with her again.

If a person has no long-term worries, he must have immediate worries. Now that I have finished talking, let me entrust you with it seriously. Shen Haiyang is engaged in legal work and has seen many cases. His attitude towards this kind of thing is to be prepared for everything. Between Murong Danling and her, he chose to trust her without hesitation and entrust the child to her.

"You have a delicate mind, but you think too much. I didn't expect the old man to still live to this age. Medical science was developing rapidly during this period. I remember that in the 1990s, many heart diseases could be treated, and important organ transplants could even be performed. Surgery. What you have to do now is to take care of yourself. The longer you live, the greater your hope will be."

These words were so straightforward. Shen Haiyang was helpless and funny. He moved forward and kissed her with the upturned corner of his mouth. Their lips and teeth were entangled, and there was no need to say anything more. When he looked into her clear eyes, he knew that she would never leave Shen Hui alone.

Qin Mu looked at the washing machine outside the courtyard, but the two washers were missing. He peeked out of the window and took a look at the main room, and then he seemed to understand and feel a little surprised and embarrassed. Li Xia was very embarrassed when she came out again. She lowered her head and worked silently. Meeting Shen Haiyang's eyes with anger and annoyance, Shen Haiyang touched his nose and took the initiative to deliver dinner to the old man himself.

This person didn't come back after delivering food for a while, so Li Xia greeted everyone to start eating. If the father and son have the opportunity to talk alone, they may be able to enhance their relationship. Not to mention how good it is, it's not bad to be like an ordinary neighbor. After all, now we live in front and back yards, and we can't see each other when we look up.

In the days that followed, it was left to Shen Haiyang to accompany the old man to dinner. Li Xia is busy setting up stalls and attending classes. She is busy but fulfilling every day. The days are getting better and better, and her eyes are filled with confidence and kindness.

On Children's Day, the school holds a sports meeting and all parents are invited to come. When the children asked them before, they didn't dare to agree. When they came, they took time to go to school.

One by one in kindergarten. Today's public kindergartens are not like those of later generations. At least this year, there are no programs. So the couple took the little one to the elementary school to see what projects the children participated in.

This public primary school covers a very large area and can accommodate tens of thousands of people. There are more than 20 painting classes at their age, and the number of people born in the 1970s before the birth plan was very large.

Not many parents of students come here. In this era, adults are rough in raising children. Not to mention they don't have time, even if they have time, they rarely come to participate in children's activities. The family of three followed the sound of people to the playground stand, but did not see their two children along the way.

After the two sat down and looked around, Li Xia whispered: "Have they told you what events they want to participate in?" "

Shen Hui ran 1,500 meters, drew, skipped, and ran relay."

"Why don't you see this? As for you two, isn't it because we are late and their project has already passed?"

Shen Haiyang raised his hand and looked at his watch. "Probably not, this is just the beginning."

"Yiyi, look where your brothers and sisters are, and tell mom if you see them."

"Okay."

The little guy had very good eyesight and stood on the stand looking around. At this time, there was a tug-of-war on the field. Judging from the figure, he should be a senior student.

"Mom, Mom, I saw my brother. He was holding a box in his hand, oh, it's a popsicle."

Li Xia and her husband followed the direction of their younger son's fingers and saw him holding a small box and trading with others. Shen Hui. Huahua stood beside him and looked around, his fair face full of panic.

Shen Haiyang picked up Yiyi and walked over there, followed closely by Li Xia. What are these two kids doing? Why are they selling popsicles in school? This is against school rules, and these two little brats are too courageous.

"Brother, run quickly, a teacher is coming."

Huahua stretched out his hand to pull Shen Hui's clothes anxiously. Shen Hui turned around and saw a student leading the teacher over. He picked up his baby box and turned around to leave. Huahua was nervous. Follow him.

"Don't run, why are you running? Just stop..."

The teacher saw the person running away and started chasing after him. The two children turned a corner and bumped into Li Xia. Li Xia was tall enough to see the teacher chasing after them. He raised his hand and took the small foam box from Shen Hui's hand, signaling them to hide quickly.

"Why are you standing there? You want the teacher to find out and give you two a demerit."

"Oh."

"Mom,"

Huahua was worried about her mother. Li Xia pushed her and told her to leave quickly. Shen Hui turned around and pulled his sister, and the two little ones quickly disappeared among the flowers.

By the time the teacher caught up, the two had disappeared, leaving only Li Xia's family of three, with a small foam box in her hand. The teacher looked at her, and she looked at the teacher. Just as he was about to speak, Shen Haiyang got there first.

"Just now, two little classmates put the box into my wife's hand and ran away. We are parents who came to watch the sports meeting."

The man was wearing white half-sleeves, neatly buttoned except for the top button, and black Dika pants. The seam of the pants is straight, facing the black leather shoes underneath. Li Xia on the side is wearing a purple waist dress with an intellectual and elegant bow on her waist. The person standing next to her was also wearing brand new overalls with white half-sleeves, neat, clean and beautiful.

With such a family of three, no one would think that they were selling popsicles on campus. Shen Haiyang looked like a cadre at first glance, and this kind of thing was definitely not done by someone else.

The teacher nodded at them, turned around and asked the two students behind him. "Do you know who did it specifically? What age and class are you in?"

The two men shook their heads, obviously not knowing each other. "It looks like they are in the lower grades."

There are thousands of students in the lower grades, first grade. Now that everyone has left, where can they find a needle in the haystack? Moreover, since the physical evidence was in Li Xia's hands, no one got the stolen goods, and even if they were caught, the other party would probably not admit it.

The teacher reached out and took the box from Li Xia: "I confiscated this. Parents, go over there to watch the sports meeting." The box

was quite heavy, indicating that there were a lot of popsicles in it. Li Xia was a little reluctant to give it up, and was pulled away by Shen Haiyang. And left. Thinking about the popsicle along the way made my body ache. When I sat in the stands watching the events they were participating in, I gave them both blank looks from afar.

Shen Haiyang held Yiyi and glanced at his wife from time to time, then secretly chuckled in his heart. It's just such a small box, it can be filled with as much as you want. She has a lot of money now, but she is angry over a few popsicles.

Li Xia turned around and accidentally met his eyes, and instantly understood what he was thinking. She bit her lip and smiled. The two of them didn't say anything at school. They waited until school was over at noon and only called them to the main room when they got home.

"Stand against the wall for me."

The two children stood at the wall with lowered eyebrows, looking at their mother holding a feather duster in her hand with trepidation. Huahua looked at her father for help, but her father turned around and walked away.

"Why did you do something that violates school rules? Whose idea was it between you two?"

"Me."

Shen Hui stood up and raised his hand neatly. The child felt a little disappointed and a little broken. It's just a beating, what's the big deal.

The child Huahua was obedient and would not lie. This idea was indeed Shen Hui's idea, so she didn't know what to say. Looking at the feather duster in her mother's hand, she silently blocked her brother's pull with her body. Needless to say, it means that when we are in trouble, I will take the beating for you.

"Why do you do this?"

Shen Hui was a little stunned, looked up at her and slowly breathed a sigh of relief. Most of the family education during this period was simple and crude. If they did something wrong, they would be beaten without hesitation and without raising a hand. He did not expect that she would give them a chance to explain. From the looks of it, as long as the reason is sufficient, it's probably just a bluff.

But he couldn't tell him the reason. The little boy had a strong self-esteem and was as tough-talking as a duck. He just didn't say anything when he should.

He didn't speak, and Li Xia felt helpless and turned to look at her daughter. Hua Hua watched her mother look at her and explain: "Brother wants to..."

"Don't say it."

Okay, he was so stubborn that he didn't explain, and he didn't let his sister explain either. Huahua has been with him for such a long time, and he admires his smart brother very much, so he naturally listens to his words. When he shouted she immediately shut up.

"Mom,"

the little girl said softly, with a pleading tone. Seeing Shen Haiyang come in with a teapot, the girl turned her attention to her stepfather again. Shen Haiyang looked at his son. The little boy was stubborn and awkward, looking like he would fight you to the end.

Li Xia turned to look at Shen Haiyang, silently asking him what to do. How about you solve this hot potato? Shen Haiyang nodded slightly at her and took the feather duster from her hand.

"No matter what the purpose is, it is wrong for you to do this. Since you don't want to tell the reason, we won't ask. I punish you two to clean the whole house. This matter is over. Don't do it again in the future."

My family has been busy lately, and the front yard has not been cleaned for several days. The two little guys took a broom, dustpan and rag and started cleaning. They had no objection to the decision made by their father. Shen Hui raised his hand and lifted Yiyi up to work. The little guy was stuffed with a broom by his brother, with an expression like "Who am I, where am I, what am I doing?"

"Brother,"

"We are brothers in this life, and we will be brothers in all eternity. You share the blessings and the misfortunes. We have been punished, do you want to be independent?"

He nodded and shook his head quickly. "I'm with my brother and sister."

"Then stop talking nonsense and get to work."

Looking at the three busy figures, Li Xia stood beside the bed and held her forehead helplessly. "We usually give pocket money and snacks. Why do you think these two do this? Besides, they don't seem to spend much of their pocket money. Shen Hui has a piggy bank there. I When I was cleaning, I noticed that the weight seemed to be increasing day by day."

"Do you want something special and big?"

"I have already promised to buy children's bicycles during the summer vacation. Why else would they have to fight so hard for something big? ?" Li Xia sighed and suddenly thought of something. "Is it possible that you are influenced by me? Seeing that I set up a stall to make money every day, so I am not interested in studying and only focus on money?"

After saying that, before Shen Haiyang could speak, she continued: "It would be really bad if this is true. It must be corrected in time. When you are young, you have such a small mind, and when you grow up, you will only come and go, and you will not be able to do big things." The

old mother was worried about her child, and Shen Haiyang frowned when he heard this. But he felt that things were not that simple. His family's life had not been tight in the past two years, so his children would not be obsessed with money.

"I'll talk to Shen Hui privately."

The three little ones stuck their butts out and cleaned up. After dinner, Shen Haiyang entered the east wing and Li Xia entered the west wing. As a result, Huahua's words surprised her.

"My brother and I heard that my second uncle said that our family was plotting against grandpa's family property. He said that my father was sick and had no good intentions, so he wanted to go home to protect his own rights and interests. My brother said that he hated his condescending look, and we could do it without him and grandpa. Earn enough money to treat daddy."

"So, isn't this the first time you sell things at school?"

"Yeah. My brother wholesaled a lot of pencils and erasers before, but they were sold at the school gate after class. ."

The child is devoted to his family and his father, so what can the parents say? With the living standard of the family, the children should know that they are not short of money. Living with the old man is something their blood relatives cannot refuse. Moreover, the old man seems to be a very kind old man so far, making people happy to live with him. Is this child Shen Hui too sensitive? He also cares so much about what that guy Shen Yaozong said.

"Mom,"

Huahua called her timidly, and she stretched out her hand to hug her daughter into her arms. This child is so weak. In his previous life, apart from hiding out and determined not to get married, everything else he did was to consider her as a mother. The look in her eyes made her feel distressed. Even if she lost her temper, the child would still call her on time to send money.

"You like this dad very much and are you afraid of losing him?"

Huahua nodded obediently. "I know that we now have a house and a registered permanent residence, and my mother can earn money to support us. We also know that our mother is very capable and can support the family. We just want to do something for our father. Mom, having a father in the house makes it feel like a family. "

With the last sentence, Li Xia immediately broke her guard, hugged her daughter and gently comforted her. For such a young child, who doesn't look forward to a harmonious family with both parents? In particular, Shen Haiyang was very kind to them and had a good temper. Of course the children liked him. He was not happy that Shen Yaozong said that to him.

"Mom is responsible for making money. You are still young. The most important thing is to study hard."

"Yeah. But mom, my brother did this without delaying his study at all. In the mid-term exam, he ranked first in the whole grade and got a double hundred." Oh. The teacher thought my brother was great and gave him second-grade math. He actually knew how to multiply. I don't even know when he learned the multiplication table. The teacher asked him if he wanted to skip a grade, but he shook his head and refused." The little girl mentioned her

two brothers. His eyes were shining, and while he was studying, his admiration for the top student was so obvious. Not only Shen Hui, but also Yiyi admired him very much. Her brother is several years younger than her, but he can calculate faster than her.

"You go watch TV, I'll discuss it with your father."

The little girl happily prepared to leave. When she reached the door, she came back and whispered: "Mom, don't say I said this."

"I got it. "

After being questioned, the two little ones went to the backyard to watch TV, while Li Xia and his wife returned to the main room. Judging from Shen Haiyang's appearance, he must have had a deep conversation with Shen Hui and knew why his son did what he did.

"I told him that he is not allowed to break school rules in the future. This child... looks quite gentle, why is he so worried?" "This child is very sensitive and cares too much about

other people's attitudes and words. But we have good conditions now. , when the child becomes more and more confident, he should not care so much about others." Li Xia smiled and made him a cup of milk powder.

"To be honest, I'm a little envious of you. All three children are so close to you. One by one, they said they didn't want to change their father again. Hua Hua said that having a father makes the family feel like home." Speaking of this, Shen

Haiyang He also smiled, his face full of relief. Needless to say, he must be close to his own flesh and blood, and the two of them have become very close to him after getting along with each other for this period of time. Outsiders who don't know about it would never think that they are stepchildren. His efforts were rewarded, which strengthened his belief that he must live well.

"A classmate of mine went abroad this year, and I asked him to help find out about the progress in treating heart disease abroad. If it can be cured, we will go abroad."

Li Xia nodded: "You don't have to worry about money. At worst, we will sell all those shops. . With the development of commerce, shops will double in price."

"Old man,"

Shen Haiyang started but did not continue, and Li Xia did not ask further questions. Regarding such a relationship, she maintains a let-it-take-it-takes-it attitude. Now that I think about it again, I have opened up a lot and am not particularly entangled or complaining, but I also won't rush him to fix the rift. We are all of this age, and we have a certain balance in our hearts for everything. Emotional matters will fall into place.

I am also looking for other ways to find money and connections for medical treatment, and I am not entirely dependent on him. I don't feel that I am inferior to others, and the relationship becomes more natural.

"Shen Yaozong means to prevent him from investing in the mainland, but I think he seems to be confident. I heard that he is already discussing the address of the factory with the investment promotion office. I don't know what the final outcome will be." He seemed to be talking to himself.

Without waiting for his answer, she continued: "No matter what they do, our store will be renovated as soon as possible after it is delivered in the fall, so as not to delay the peak season of the year before."

Chapter 37

After talking to the two children, they no longer sell things on campus, but instead sell food outside the school gate after lunch and in the evening after school. They range from pencil erasers, knives, and eggs to large pencil cases and clipboards for examinations. Anyway, there are everything that students can use.

"This is how much money I have saved, even big items like pencil cases have been purchased."

Yiyi sighed at the side: "My brother took all my pocket money and said it was a stock investment."

Li Xia smiled: " Where did you learn this? His grandpa didn't teach you this, right?"

Shen Haiyang looked in the direction of the backyard and said, "Maybe he's also a shareholder."

The whole family is obsessed with money, is this really good? Her own cultural level is not high and she attaches great importance to learning. I talked to two children in the evening and solemnly explained to them.

"If your academic performance drops, you will not be allowed to do this business. I will confiscate everything. Do

you hear me?" Huahua nodded obediently: "I understand, mom, I didn't delay practicing. Look at my writing, the teacher said I have Make progress."

The child said and brought the big characters he had written to Li Xia. The neat handwriting made Li Xia ignore the ink stains on her sleeves. It is not easy to learn a talent. There is not a single piece of her clothes that is not stained with ink. It takes a lot of effort to wash these things.

"Okay, you can't slack off on writing every day."

"Okay, I know, I will urge you to endorse them one by one after I finish writing."

Li Xia smiled and turned her eyes to Shen Hui. The little boy's big eyes rolled around, and then he nodded with a smile. . "Mom, don't worry. If I get below ninety-eight in the exam, then I won't do anything. You will confiscate all my things." "

Okay, remember what you said. We will do big things in the future. If you If you don't have culture and can't manage well, then I'll give it to you one by one."

"Mom, are you going to open a factory?"

"It's possible. I'm going to night school now because I'm afraid that I won't be able to manage if I want to do something big in the future. Wait. In the future, when mom gets old, you will have to take over all these things. If you are uneducated, the night school will never teach you as well as serious college students." "Yeah

." After hearing this, Shen Hui learned knowledge and made money. He nodded more solemnly than before. "I will study hard and won't fall behind."

The two children were vaccinated, and Shen Haiyang paid attention to their learning problems in the following days. Li Xia was busy setting up a stall and attending classes every day. Time flew by while she was busy, and the children were on summer vacation. Shen Hui's grades remained the same, and he passed more than 80 in the drawing test, which was better than before.

"It's better to teach in the city!"

After the first grade, Hua Hua picked up the blank math test paper left by the teacher and coaxed his younger brother to write it in the afternoon. Promise to buy him popsicles after he finishes writing.

One by one, they took the pencils sharpened by their sister and fought hard for the popsicles. He has been learning mental arithmetic for less than half a year, but his calculation skills are the envy of Hua Hua. I saw him lowering his head and stretching out his fingers, and quickly wrote the standard answers to the twenty calculation questions of the first big question.

He couldn't read the following questions, so I had to draw pictures to explain them to him. Most of the stuff in first grade still revolves around calculations, and the following questions just change the form to test children's thinking. Hua Hua discovered that her younger brother was younger than her and had higher comprehension ability than her. The basics were clear. She read out the last word question, and he quickly wrote the calculation below, and the calculation was clear.

The math paper was given an hour for the exam, but the brat only took half the time to answer it all. After he finished writing, he didn't care about right or wrong, and took his sister to buy popsicles first. There was a refrigerator at home, but Li Xia wouldn't let them eat more, so she didn't wholesale it at home.

Huahua bought popsicles for his younger brother with his pocket money. The little guy tore off the packaging and couldn't wait to take a lick. "It's so cold, so refreshing, sister, why don't you buy it for yourself?"

"You can have it."

Fulfilling her promise, she ran to find Shen Hui with the paper written by her brother. "Brother, give me your final paper to use."

Shen Hui had just finished memorizing ancient poems. This was extra homework left for him by his father during the summer vacation. Two ancient poems a day, and an extra stack of books on the bookshelf. The complete collection of 300 Tang poems and Song poetry appreciation. As for what to memorize, it is up to him to decide. He was busy playing and practicing the piano every day, and he was busy thinking about what to sell when school started. How could he find the time to choose? He just held a copy next to each other and memorized it.

"Why do you want my test paper? Just copy it? The teacher doesn't seem to have left this homework, right?"

"The homework above 90%, above 80%, and below 80% are all different."

Really, why not? Play together. You have perfect scores, and the teacher didn't ask you guys to do your summer homework at all. When school starts, you just need to hand in your calligraphy practice. How can you understand how much a poor student has to write?

"Okay, okay. If you can't finish writing, bring me a copy. I'll help you write for the head office."

"I don't want it."

"You don't want it. It's not that I, as an elder brother, won't help."

Hua Hua took it He started writing, put the two test papers on the table and started comparing the answers. This is not the first time this guy has said nothing to his brother in Versailles.

Yes, yes, yes... As he ticked the boxes one by one, Hua Hua's face became gloomy, and his heart was really hit. Shen Hui also saw the test paper at this time. There were basically no Chinese characters except numbers. If you failed to do such a question, you would not be awarded full marks if you did not write the application questions.

"Who wrote the numbers? Why do they look so similar to one by one?"

Hua Hua also completed the comparison at this time. Except for the last four application questions - I didn't learn Chinese characters and couldn't write Chinese character answers, the rest were all correct.

"Just write them one by one." After saying this, the little girl sat silently on the chair. Shen Hui raised his hand to pick up the paper, looked at it, and then spoke nonchalantly.

"He learned mental arithmetic pretty well, but the brat's handwriting is too bad and crooked. But my mother said he is still young and shouldn't hold a pen and write too much too early. By the time he goes to school, he will be able to practice this handwriting."

Xiaoxiao After saying that, he folded up the test papers and put them away. When he turned around, he saw Hua Hua's disappointed face. "Everyone has their own specialties. I had to help you with my art class homework. I even had to do some random drawing so that the teacher wouldn't notice. You were so confident back then. Why are you sulking here just for a few points? ?"

"But, Yiyi is several years younger than me, and he can do everything right, why can't I react?" "

Maybe he is careless." After saying this, the boy smiled and took her out to play. "Let's go, don't think so much. Mom said it's good if you can pass the exam. This time you are more than ten points above the passing line. You are good at drawing and learn piano quickly. If you continue to study well, then Why don't you let others live?"

Don't say it, the little boy is very good at comforting people. A few words made Hua Huamei smile. The brother and sister went out to find Yiyi, and joined a few friends outside the street gate to play together. The girls danced with rubber bands, while the boys picked up bricks and threw them at the old man.

After playing wildly for a while, a car parked in front of his house. The friends subconsciously called them, thinking that his family was the only one with relatives who drove cars on this street. Oh, by the way, his grandfather also owned a car, the only one on this street.

Shen Hui stopped painting, and when he turned around, it turned out to be Shen Yaozong. Also accompanying him was his wife, who had been with him once before. The woman was holding a five- or six-year-old boy in her hand.

The mother and son frowned as soon as they got out of the car, with reluctance on their faces. The woman even waved her hands in front of her nose to fan her, as if the air here made her very impatient. In fact, the pollution in mainland China during this period was not serious and the air was absolutely fresh.

"My dear, do we really want to live here?"

"At least until the old man changes his mind." The old man likes his children and grandchildren to take care of each other. He also has a wife and children, and Shen Haiyang is not the only one who can provide this kind of emotional value.

"Oh, my God, I can't live anymore."

"If you don't care about the property, then leave now."

Shen Yaozong had a sullen face and didn't bother to coax his wife. I just know how to enjoy it day by day, and no amount of help can help. The child on the side was also very dissatisfied with the ground under his feet. He didn't dare to say anything he originally wanted to say.

"Let's go in and talk to the old man."

When they arrived, Shen Hui and Hua Hua looked at each other and told their parents separately with a tacit understanding. It was already evening, and Li Xia and Shen Haiyang arrived home soon. In the front yard, they heard shouting in the backyard, and the couple walked to the backyard.

"Dad, I advise you to return from the lost path and don't go all the way to the dark side. What can be developed in such a poor land? When the time comes, you will be in the quagmire and you won't be able to withdraw in time, and there will be no place to cry." Shen

Yaozong is obviously very unfavorable about the investment environment in mainland China, not only because of its current backwardness, but also because of the shadow cast on his heart by the chaos of more than ten years ago. If the mainland were to come again, the title of a capitalist would be like a cakewalk.

"Yes, father, just listen to Mike. It's not a good idea to go back to the United States. It's so backward here. What if you relapse?"

These two people really did their homework, and every word of their persuasion was true. The old man remained silent in front of his son and daughter-in-law, and raised his hand to hand a few lychees to his grandson.

In this era of underdeveloped logistics, many people in the north don't know this thing at all. But the brat didn't care at all about the rare fruit that Shen Haiyang asked someone to bring. He thought its rough skin was a bit ugly, so he raised his hand and threw it on the ground.

"It's so ugly, I don't want it."

The old man took a deep breath, stood up and picked up the lychee himself. He looked at Shen Haiyang a little apologetically, and then he didn't answer what the couple had said before. Instead, he peeled the lychee and slowly explained it to the brat while eating it.

"Lychee grows in the southern region with a mild climate and likes high temperature and high humidity environments. Lychee is sweet in taste and warm in nature. It is appetizing and beneficial to the spleen and can promote appetite...Lychee pulp is white and sweet to eat. In ancient times, when transportation was underdeveloped, we There is no way to eat such a fruit in our geographical location."

The little boy had never eaten lychee before. He thought it was not a good thing because of its rough skin, but after hearing what his grandfather said, he realized that it was very rare. And after peeling off the skin, the pulp inside is white and delicate, and you can smell a refreshing fragrance.

"Grandpa, didn't you say that the mainland is very poor? Why are there such good things?"

"China is a vast country with abundant resources, starting from Mohe, Heilongjiang Province at 53 degrees north latitude in the north, to the Nansha Islands at 4 degrees north latitude in the south. In the east, it starts from 130 east longitude. The westernmost point of Fuyuan County in Heilongjiang Province on the fifth degree is at 73 degrees east longitude in the Xinjiang Uyghur Pamir Plateau, with a time difference of more than four hours. The north-south span is 49 degrees, and the distance is 5,500 kilometers.

Such a large latitude and longitude makes China It is rich in products, including almost all kinds of animals and plants from the tropical, temperate and cold zones. The lychee you just ate is a tropical fruit. Although we are located in the temperate zone, because of the vast territory of the country, you can taste it without importing it." The little boy mouthed

Chewing on the delicious and juicy lychee pulp, he nodded to his grandfather, "It turns out that China is not very poor. Grandpa, besides lychees, are there apples, avocados, and blackcurrants here?" "Because the geographical location is different, the types of fruits and vegetables are different.

It's also very different. There are no avocados and black currants here, but there are cantaloupes, pears, and grapes. These are all fruits produced in Xinjiang. There are also lychees, longans, oranges, mangoes, etc. in the south, which are very rich in products." "Oh!

"

The little boy showed a surprised expression, having another understanding of this strange country and the hometown mentioned by his grandfather. Those who had disliked lychees just now were left with a lingering taste in their mouths after eating them.

His parents were not in the mood to talk about property with the old man, and sneered at what the old man said. No matter how big this country is, its industry is seriously backward, and the living standards of its people are far behind those in the United States. Let alone cars, everyone here can afford a bicycle.

Despite the good environment in the United States, I don't know why I have to go back to such a backward country. They still want to open an electronics factory. With such a standard of living, can they afford electronic products? Do we have to produce it here and then spend a lot of tariffs to sell it back to the United States?

"Dad, business is not easy to do in the United States. We can open up overseas markets or transform into other industries. But you are making a big mistake by moving to the mainland to invest and negotiating cooperation with Xixi Electronics. The living standards here are simply not good enough. Consumer electronics."

The old man looked up at the son who grew up beside him and sighed silently. "What you said is too arbitrary. I tell you, in ten years, ten years from now you will apologize for your rampant contempt and regret today." "

No, I will never."

"Dad, you think too highly of yourself. Home." Daughter-in-law Anne also echoed her husband and wanted to persuade her father-in-law to change his mind. "This country is too backward. Let alone ten years, even twenty years, it will be difficult for them to have enough food and clothing." His

son and daughter-in-law have deep prejudices about this place, and the old man knows that it is difficult to convince them with empty words. So he shook his head and said nothing more, and asked them to take a bath and prepare for dinner.

When a family of three went to take a shower, they naturally complained about the bathroom without a water heater. Li Xia went to the front yard to cook with Qin Mu. Since they were guests, they had to entertain them.

"There is no cooked food, and there are not even many vegetables. Fortunately, there is a refrigerator at home. You froze pig tails and chicken in it, otherwise you would have been laughed at by that family of three again today." The hair of the pig tails had been cleaned up before freezing

. , cut into sections, blanch and stir-fry together with the chicken. There was a sizzling sound, and the rich aroma of meat and seasonings hit your nostrils.

She held a shovel in her hand, and Qin Mu was peeling beans and potatoes to prepare side dishes. I heard her speak while frying meat.

"I'll probably be laughed at just for this."

"Ah, isn't it?" Qin Mu has been living a very frugal life with a heavy family burden in recent years. Not to mention chicken and pig tails, two taels of meat in one meal is for the Chinese New Year, so I don't believe it.

"Rice, pig tail chicken, cold spinach, hot and sour cabbage, cucumbers, cold shredded ears, cold shredded chicken, winter melon ball soup, this is..." Qin Mu reached out and counted: "This is six dishes and one soup. , If they are still not satisfied, do they want to eat dragon liver, phoenix gallbladder?"

Vision limited imagination, and such a sumptuous dinner was already at the level of an emperor's meal in Qin Mu's eyes. Li Xia had decades of experience in her previous life, and she had heard that rich people lived a luxurious life. The old man is not picky at all, he usually just has two dishes and one soup or noodles and side dishes, as long as they suit his taste, so Qin Mu has no idea how luxurious the life of the rich can be. And if you can't wake up a person who is pretending to be asleep, you can find fault wherever you want.

"Don't worry about the three of them. Just cook according to the old man's taste and add a lot of food."

Qin Mu turned around and said with some anxiety: "That is the old man's biological son and grandson. Do you really need to worry about it?"

"No." The old man's attitude was obvious. He was just teasing Shen Yaozong, but he had no intention of accommodating him at all. He wouldn't accommodate them, so why should they accommodate him. If I don't like you, just leave. We didn't invite you here.

"But...how long do you think they will be here?"

Qin Mu mainly takes care of the old man's life, and also cooks for Li Xia's family. I thought it was good before and they were all easy to get along with. But now there are three more members of Shen Yaozong's family, which makes people less happy.

"I estimate there will be results in less than a week. If they are determined to stay, they will find another house. They can't all live together. If they can't persuade the old man and he doesn't adapt to life here, then it's time to leave. Don't I'm afraid, we won't be able to get along with them for long anyway."

"Oh." Qin Mu smiled: "Thanks to you."

"You don't have to give in to that family. We are free and equal. If you have to fight, you can fight."

"Huh? Isn't that bad?"

"There is nothing wrong. Respect is mutual. If they don't respect you, just fight with them. You're welcome." "

What should I do if they run away?"

"It's not a good idea to run away. Let them live out and not be an eyesore here."

When the food was served, the couple all frowned. Annie said that the food was too oily, and Shen Yaozong frowned and said that he was too tired from the journey and wanted to eat something smooth. For being so disrespectful to the person who cooked and entertained them, the old man did not wait for Qin Mu and Li Xia to quarrel.

"Just leave if you don't want to eat. No one is begging you to sit down."

The old man's words stunned Shen Yaozong and his wife. They couldn't get along with each other, so they got up and left angrily. No one sitting there paid attention. Even their son ignored his mother's gaze and took a spoon and put a piece of red oil ear silk into his mouth.

The crispness of the ears and the aroma of chili oil blended perfectly together, making the little guy smile with joy. The old man has lived abroad for decades. When he could, his family invited a Chinese aunt to cook. Chinese food was often served on the table. The little guy lived with his grandfather when he was abroad, and he also likes Chinese food very much.

"What is this? The skin is delicious."

"Pig tails are rich in collagen."

"Well, it smells so good."

These days of eating Western food with his mother have made him miss Chinese food very much. This meal was very satisfying. After finishing the meal, several children went to wash their hands, and then there was the sound of tinkling piano.

Li Xia put away the dishes and saw that the person playing the piano in the side room was Kevin, Shen Yaozong's son. Although the little guy is young, he is very familiar with the piano, and he is full of self-satisfaction. The fingers of her white and tender little hands were flying, and smooth music came out from the fingertips.

He acted with silent provocation, looking back at the three of them from time to time while playing the piano. He is the same age as Yiyi, and his eyes are especially directed at Yiyi.

The three people at home have only a short time to learn. If they cannot withstand provocation and challenge, they will use their shortcomings to defeat the enemy's strong points. Just when I was worried, the three little ones in the family rolled their eyes and walked away hand in hand.

Kevin was feeling very proud when he looked back and saw that his peers were gone. The child suddenly lost interest in showing off his skills, stopped moving his hands and came out of the room, raised his head and spoke to Li Xia.

"Where are they?"

Li Xia kept walking while carrying the washbasin. Seeing that she was ignoring him, the little boy anxiously reached out and tugged at the corner of her clothes. "Hey, I'm asking you, where are they? Where did they go?"

Li Xia was pulled to a stop and looked back at him. "Are you talking to me?"

"Yes, otherwise who am I talking to?"

"Then you are so rude. To talk to me, you must first address me. I don't call you hey, and I have no obligation to answer you. ."

After being taught a lesson, the little boy tilted his head as if thinking. "What should I call you?"

"According to the hierarchy in the country, you should call me aunt."

"Okay, aunt. Where did the three of them go?"

"I don't know."

After finishing speaking, Li Xia got up and left, leaving the little girl alone. The boy is messy in the wind. I'm already polite, I've called you aunt, how can you still not answer my questions?

Chapter 38

Because the old man had transferred most of his property back to the mainland, Shen Yaozong and his family of three stayed here despite their reluctance. The old man was in poor health and wanted Shen Yaozong to negotiate a series of matters such as land, construction, equipment, etc., but this guy actually refused to take Qiao.

On the sofa, the father and son seemed to be confronting each other. Return to mainland investment and start all over again. This is not a simple matter, and the old man's current physical condition is difficult to support.

"Dad, you're unfair."

"How do you say this?"

"When you were a child, your life was so difficult. My mother and I were with you. Now you actually want to move all your life's struggle back to the mainland. It's us who endured the hardships. Now we enjoy But it's Shen Haiyang's turn who has never done anything for you?"

"Did you endure hardship when you were a child?" The old man sneered: "Why did you endure hardship? In the most difficult times, your family guaranteed you bread, milk, and meat every now and then. Do you dare to say that living like this is a hardship?"

Shen Yaozong's face turned red, because the old man's words immediately reminded him of what he had heard about life in mainland China in the past few decades. Each person received a ration of grain, oil, meat, even cloth and all daily necessities. There is only so much food for a month, and 60 to 70 percent of the people without work are corn-based coarse grains. There is very little oil and meat, and there is basically no oil or water in the food.

He had heard about the fact that foreign countries did not report on the good things about mainland China. Therefore, the impression given to him by mainland China is that it is poor and backward.

"Then, you can't use everything to compensate him. I am also your son, and it is unfair for you to take one side like this."

Shen Yaozong's mother had already divorced the old man, and the divorce process had already been completed at that time. Property division. In the past ten years, the old man has seized the opportunity to develop rapidly, but the money given by his mother has long been wasted. So he came to find his father, with whom he has lived very close in recent years.

I thought that he was an only son, and what was his father's was his. Who would have thought that the old man would actually want to return to China. He really couldn't understand what was so good about a place so backward that it was inconvenient to even take a bath or use the toilet.

"Whether it is the law of the United States or the mainland, I have absolute control over my property." "

But, I am also your son."

"I didn't say it wasn't."

If the old man had not transferred the property back to the mainland, these words would have been his Won't say it. After all, the United States is his territory. But now that the old man has transferred all his property back to the country, Shen Haiyang will get the first-come-first-served position. If he coaxes the old man to sign some unequal will, he will be at a disadvantage if he is not here.

"You have made up your mind not to return to the United States, right?"

"Yes." "What about

me?"

After all, it was for the sake of wealth. The old man sighed: "I'm not dead yet."

The United States is a country that advocates freedom. , many elderly people leave their property to others after their death because their children are no longer around. Now that the old man is still alive, forcing him to divide his property now is unjustifiable in every aspect. Legal favors are not supported.

Shen Yaozong abandoned his son and wanted to see what his father would do. The old man smiled and did not force anything, and instead called for Li Xia. Li Xia has recruited a new employee in the past few days, who is about the same age as Xiao Liu. She used basic salary plus commission to increase employee motivation, and handed over the clothing business to them. She is preparing to go south again to plan the business after the store opens.

"Dad, do you have something to do with me?"

"Son, can you do me a favor?"

"Say."

"Temporarily help with a series of trivial matters such as building a factory."

"Why?"

Shen Yaozong came back, I heard that he was the one who helped the old man with his business in the United States. I thought you were trying to get him to stay and continue building the factory or something... Oh, Li Xia understood it all at once.

"Do you want your second brother to stay?"

"This kid is too impetuous and lacks understanding of the mainland. Give him some time, and he won't be so repulsive when he gets familiar with it."

In fact, what does Li Xia want to say about forcing others? If he wants to leave, just let him go. In the future, you will give as much inheritance as you want, why do you have to let him stay to do this?

Electronics factory, black and white TV, these are the projects that the old man started first. Li Xia knew from his usual voice that he also cooperated with a foreign electronics company and seemed to basically rely on the other party's imports. That is to say, we take various parts produced by the other party and then assemble them back. But the brand can put its own on it, in exchange for the production line returned by the buyer.

For this kind of thing, Li Xia felt that she could definitely recruit someone to be the manager, and there was no need to ask Shen Yaozong. But from the perspective of a father, she can understand this mentality. Once something is mixed with family affection, it cannot be explained by ordinary principles. She wants to share her good things with her son. As a mother of three children, Li Xia can completely understand this feeling.

"I've never done this before."

"You can ask me if you don't understand anything." "

Okay. How long will it take? I'll be very busy when my store is delivered."

"You can take care of both sides and build a It doesn't require you to spend too much energy to contract the factory."

"Okay, then."

Li Xia agreed, and the old man turned to look at her. She lowered her head and looked at herself, "I, what's wrong with me?"

"My child, you didn't mention the reward. You will lose money in this business."

"We are a family."

The old man's shrewd eyes were filled with warmth. "Good boy. I will leave the construction of the factory to you this time, and you will control the funds."

This means that all the profits from the construction of the factory belong to her, and Li Xia smiled and nodded. "Okay, I will do my best."

At the same time, he wanted to keep Shen Yaozong and let him seize the opportunity to develop well in the mainland. At the same time, he also supported Li Xia and gave her experience in building a factory. She is now engaged in wholesale, and the next step to expand is to open a factory. Night school theory, factory construction practice, and advice from the old man helped her grow step by step.

"Come on, come and have a look with me."

Now that the old man is driving by himself, Li Xia feels that the driver's license matter needs to be speeded up. After accompanying the old man back from the factory site, she asked Shen Haiyang, who was returning home from get off work, to teach her how to drive.

After finding an open route, Shen Haiyang gave her the driving seat. Li Xia was not particularly brave, but there were no cars on the road, and Shen Haiyang was watching beside her, so she was not afraid at all, started the ignition, held the steering wheel and stared straight ahead.

Walking in a straight line, she walked very smoothly in two days. After that, I started to practice other things, such as reversing into the garage, starting on a half slope, S-shaped road section...

While practicing driving, I was looking for a suitable construction team. This time the amount of the project was not small. My father and cousin had no experience and no construction qualifications. No less. Finally, she found Provincial Urban Construction and they were the general contractor. She took a small job for her father down below.

Not long after I wrote the letter, the old man brought his son and several villagers to the provincial capital. Li Xia took them directly to the construction site, and the person in charge of the project arranged for them to enter the work shed.

A simple house built of wood, with Datong shops inside. The dirt floor and pavement are not flat, and the house is hot in summer and cold in winter with no insulation or insulation. But this kind of environment is not only present now, but will also be the same at the construction site more than ten years later. Li Xia has nothing to do.

"If it doesn't rain, we will sleep outside in the open air. If it rains, we will go inside. Okay, Xia, please go back quickly. We can do it by ourselves. We can do the construction according to others' requirements, such as building walls and plastering."

The old man was worried about his son, so he came with him. This time, the eldest and second son stayed at home to reap the harvest, and the father and son went to the city to earn money, carrying their belongings.

Li Xia handed the things she had given to her father and third brother respectively, gray half-sleeved thin material Dika pants. The old man held them in his hands with a smile, but looked at his daughter and started to yell at her.

"It's fine if you give me one, but I'll give you two. Summer is such a fool. You kid just doesn't know how to live. You just earned two dollars and started spending it randomly. Do you have three children? If you earn more, you'll all save it." , in the future, why should the child study and marry a wife, there is plenty of money to spend." He handed the suit back to her: "No, take this back and sell it."

The third brother also had the same idea, and was pushed back by Li Xia. He opened his mouth and laughed at the old father, "We don't have much money. What your daughter does now is to make money. She lacks nothing but clothes. By the way, are the clothes you sent to my mother suitable for her?" "No,

here." You're a sister-in-law."

"Why?"

"Your mother is not used to the look of your clothes."

Oh, the old lady has been wearing those kind of partial-breasted tops all her life, and her pants are also old-fashioned crotchless pants. Although the one she bought was also dark blue, the old lady was not used to that style.

"Then I'll pull the cloth for her next time."

"No, you just said you can't live, and you spend money again. You have given us so much, you don't have to worry about your mother. In the summer, your sister-in-law will give it to her It's one foot and two long, enough to make her whole body."

The father and daughter said as they walked, and soon they reached the roadside. Li Xia asked: "Where's my second sister-in-law? She didn't say she was coming this time?"

"Why didn't you tell me that your second brother stopped me? They planted three acres of sesame seeds this year. It's so hard to put them away. If she leaves, your second brother won't be able to do it alone."

The elder sister-in-law's two children are old and can help, but the second brother's child is still young and in school, so the second brother is right to do this. You can't let your wife earn money outside and let others take care of the household chores. That's too unethical.

"Okay, Dad, come back. I'll come see you when I have time. We're doing the work ourselves this time, so don't be too tired. Just do as little as you can, and rest when you're tired."

His daughter felt sorry for him . The old man was so happy that he could not see his teeth. "I know, I know."

Li Xia looked at her third brother before she left. Just as he was about to speak, he already said, "Don't worry, I'm watching. I'll take care of dad." She

rode her bike home by herself. As soon as she entered the gate, she heard something coming from the backyard. Yelling. Qin Mu whispered to her in a low voice, acting as her aide.

"The couple quarreled every day. The woman said she wanted to go back to the United States, but the man tried every means to stop her. Yesterday, a Western restaurant opened on Century Road, and the family of three went to eat. Well, this way you don't have to pick on me every day." "

I'm sorry. , I've made you feel wronged."

Qin Mu waved his hand and said, "It's okay. The old man is very reasonable and will help me speak to them as long as he hears them. He also told me that you don't have to be polite to them. If you like it, you can eat it or not." "

Yeah. , The old man is right, you don't need to be too polite to them. Just fight if you need to."

Qin Mu smiled and didn't say anything, all she wanted was an attitude. She was hired by Li Xia to take care of the old man. The couple were only here for a short period of time, so she just ignored them.

"When my store opens, you can work in the store." The wife of her husband's best friend would be treated as a nanny when she helps at home for a long time, which doesn't feel good.

"Actually, it's quite nice for me

to be at your house." "It's better to work in a store, it's more formal than this."

"That's okay."

Qin Mu's education level is not high. She has been a housewife at home taking care of the family for so many years. Get used to this kind of family life. But she can guess some of Li Xia's thoughts. If someone arranges for her to go to the store, then she should go to the store. In fact, the thought of selling goods and coming into contact with all kinds of people made her feel frightened.

"Brother, brother, just take me there."

Kevin's voice, in just a few days, he was actually shouting from one brother to another. Shen Hui held a long bamboo pole with a washing powder bag tied to the thin end. The mouth of the bag is held open with wire to form an open shape. This is a sign of sticky cicadas, one of the favorite activities for children in summer.

"Oh, it's so annoying. I'll take you there, and when I get back, your mother will say some nonsense, saying that we brought you up. Just watch TV at home, and don't follow. We are all wild children. I can't take care of you as a young master."

What did Anne say? Li Xia hadn't heard anything from the children. While she was talking, the children came in and saw her. Huahua and Shen Hui looked at each other and asked with their eyes whether their mother heard what they just said. Mom is very busy every day, and they don't want to cause any more trouble to her.

"Mom,"

"Are you going to make cicadas?"

They came out of the kitchen one by one, holding two soda bottles filled with cold water. When he saw Li Xia, the brat hurriedly said: "The cold water that aunt gave me is free, not tap water." "

Go and play, pay attention to safety."

The three children turned around and left happily, and an anxious Kevin wanted to follow. Shen Hui handed the pole in his hand to Huahua, turned around and grabbed Kevin's collar and pulled him back.

"Don't follow me, don't follow me. How many times do you have to say it before I understand?"

"Brother, I want to play with you."

"I don't want to play with you."

Shen Hui was very enthusiastic, and it seemed that he was very interested in Xiaotang. My brother complained very much. After dragging him to the door of the east wing, he let go, turned around and ran away quickly.

Kevin wanted to chase him, but Li Xia held him back. "Don't run around. They're already far away and you can't catch up. You're not familiar with the terrain. What will you do if you lose them?"

The little guy couldn't get away and relaxed slumped. "Auntie, I want to play with my brothers and sisters. Can you let them play with me?" "

Then do you know why my brothers and sisters don't take you with them?" "

Because my mother said they are wild children, dirt. Get me too. I'm a grown-up kid. But that's what my mother said. I like my brothers and sisters. I like to play everywhere. I don't want to play the piano at home all day."

"Kevin,"

Annie came out of the backyard as she spoke. Kevin said When he heard his mother calling him, he immediately hid behind Li Xia. Li Xia got up and went into the kitchen, and he was taken back to the backyard by Annie.

Soon there was the sound of piano, and soon Anne's scolding was also heard. Qin Mu shook his head, feeling very sympathetic to the little guy.

"Such a young child loves to play. I thought you were quite strict with your family and were willing to spend money. I didn't expect that Annie was even more...Kevin is about the same age as Yiyi, and she actually grew up in one day It requires six hours of piano practice. Oh my god, let alone a child, even an adult can't sit still."

"That's how pianists are made." Facing Qin Mu's surprised eyes, she continued: "Just having talent is not enough. It's not enough to work hard. These three in my family are just hobbies, and I don't have time to watch them practice every day. Whatever, I don't want them to become pianists." "It's not easy to have children. Neither of us cares about anything except school.

. During the holidays, I don't do my homework and just play like crazy every day. I'm still young. If I don't play at this time, I will start a job and start a family. How can I have leisure time when I have a heavy burden?" "Your

children are studying well, right?"

Shen Haiyang got married. Later, Han Jun's children who were younger than him were older than his. The older one is in third grade and the younger one is in first grade.

"It's not bad. It's not as good as your Shen Hui, but we don't have high requirements. Seventy or eighty

is quite good." Is it more important for a child to be happy in childhood, or is it more important to seize the time to learn? This question has been asked by Li Xia for two generations. I didn't even think too clearly. So she is half and half, trying to let the children learn as much as possible within the range that they can accept. The more you learn when you are young, the wider the road and the greater your choices will be in the future.

Dinner was not served to the couple. This had been the case for many days, and Li Xia didn't even yell. Whether you like to eat or not, no one will tolerate your bad habits. If you want to eat Western food, cook it yourself or go out to eat.

Shen Yaozong failed to persuade the old man, and the family of three was stuck here these days. She wanted to leave, but was afraid that the old man would leave all his property to Shen Haiyang. Staying, this condition is really difficult for the couple to adapt to.

After dinner, she learned that the family of three had left with their luggage. Li Xia thought she couldn't bear it, so she went back to the United States overnight. However, the family of three returned the next morning.

"Half a month, I will leave after half a month. I can't stand it here anymore."

Anne gave Shen Yaozong an ultimatum at the gate. Shen Yaozong frowned and nodded, very annoyed with the current situation. . On the contrary, Kevin liked this place very much. As soon as he entered the door, he broke away from his mother's hand and went to find Shen Hui.

"Brother, brother, I..."

"Kevin, come back here."

Annie shouted angrily, unable to tolerate her son's behavior. He is such a fashionable child, but it turns out that just a short time after he came back, he actually likes rolling hoops, jumping rubber bands, and beating pomegranate eggs.

How could this work? She would never allow her arrogant son to become a country doll.

Kevin was pulled by his mother, and his plan to find his brother failed again. The family of three went to the backyard, and soon the piano sounded again. But this time it was not the kind of rhythmic music, but a chaotic mess, and the hearts of those listening lost their rhythm.

Li Xia glanced at Shen Haiyang, then turned around and walked to the backyard. Her footsteps were rushed by the wind, and before the old man standing at the door could speak, she grabbed the brat off the piano bench.

Kevin was frightened by his eldest aunt's angry look, and for a moment he was as quiet as a chill and dared not speak. Anne was also very angry at her son's troublesome behavior. She was ready to teach him a lesson, but she was unhappy when someone else did it first.

"Li, you treat your nephew like this..."

"Let's go, get out of here right now." The old man didn't wait for her to finish speaking, covering his chest and driving away. He didn't address his daughter-in-law, but Shen Yaozong, who looked apologetic.

"I can't afford to be under Cheng Huan like this. Take your wife and children and leave immediately."

"Dad, I'm sorry."

"No need to apologize, just leave quickly."

After being kicked out by his father, Shen Yaozong didn't have any temper at all. . He opened his mouth to complain about Anne, but she took the child away and ignored him at all.

"I didn't want to stay any longer. I want you to stay here."

The woman led the child away. Kevin turned around and reached out to call his father, but the young man couldn't resist. He was pulled by his mother and couldn't stop even if he wanted to.

On the same day, the mother and son first bought train tickets to Shanghai, and then took a plane back to the United States. Shen Yaozong was in a dilemma and couldn't help but start to complain about his father and Shen Haiyang. It's all Shen Haiyang's fault. Without his father, he would not have given up his development in the United States and returned to this backward place.

A new barbecue stall opened on the street. After drinking two bottles of beer, he wandered and knocked on the door of Shen's house. It was ten o'clock at night, and Shen Haiyang answered the door.

"Shen Haiyang, you are really my nemesis."

"Then you should stay away from me."

"Obviously you broke into my life."

"I have always existed and will not change because of you."

Shen Yaozong He gritted his teeth in hatred, but was powerless to do anything about the current situation. The old man asked him to stay and manage the factory, but he was not optimistic about opening a factory in the mainland at all, and he could not accept the living environment in the mainland at all.

The next day, he carried his luggage and looked like he was leaving. He only said one sentence when saying goodbye to the old man. "Don't forget, you still have my son."

The old man sighed, wanting to imitate those parents in the United States. He is already so old, as a father, he should not take care of it anymore and let him touch it by himself.

However, I received a Chinese education since I was a child, and when I got older, I returned to my original nature. The thoughts of the ancients suppressed the Western-style ideas I had spent abroad for decades. Seeing the huge business opportunities and the dragon starting to take off, I wanted him to take off in the east wind and feel the love of family and country in his blood.

"You know that our previous business can no longer continue, and it is time to seek a breakthrough. At this time, China is reforming, and the population alone is a huge market. From food, drink, and toilet to various household items. No matter what choice you make, Du Guang. Don't be so impetuous, calm down and observe carefully. Do some market research, don't just listen to what others say. See with your own eyes." The

old man spoke, and Shen Yaozong stayed with his simple words. He returned to the east room, and the old man looked at his back and shook his head. You are playing this trick with me. If you want to stay, I have to ask you. You kid is unreasonable. I'll give you time to slowly get to know this country. Don't be biased, experience it for yourself.

Chapter 39

Shen Yaozong didn't leave, but he usually stayed in the backyard at home and didn't interact much with the front yard, so they didn't disturb each other. The old man asked him to observe carefully and do market research. He often goes out and doesn't know what he is doing.

Li Xia just got her driver's license, and the old man gave her an imported American car as a gift. She was so surprised that she didn't know what to do. She looked back at her husband and thanked her for accepting it. The old man's actions were all against his son. Shen Haiyang said she would accept it.

The children gathered around the new car and looked at it, very happy. They had ridden in grandpa's car many times, but it belonged to their own family and the feeling was different. Li Xia originally wanted to take the children for a ride, but the old man asked them to go in to talk. She said hello to the children and asked them to wait.

After entering the house and making milk powder for the father and son, the three of them sat down on the sofa and talked. The old man didn't mince words, he took out two bankbooks from an envelope and handed them to Shen Haiyang. Li Xia looked around and saw that they were all in foreign languages.

"What is this?"

"Two deposits, deposited with the Commonwealth Bank. One is 200,000 yuan for Haiyang's future medical treatment, which is definitely enough for surgery. The other is 300,000 yuan for the future college education of the three children. The money according to the current Harvard tuition is enough. If there are changes in the future, we will make adjustments."

This time, Li Xia finally understood what he meant by being old and having nothing but money. Part of his assets in the United States have now been transferred back to China, but most of them are still in the United States. The partner's payment is the bulk, and there is no need to transfer money back and forth between the two countries. The cashed out money went directly into his account. This was a way of managing his assets and making arrangements for his children and grandchildren at the same time.

In addition to investing, he independently retained cash for his son and grandson, which was not affected by his investment or Li Xia's business. The old man didn't say anything. He made a bankbook and mailed it back, bought a car, and then gave it to them together.

"Thank you." Shen Haiyang said, not for money, but for his childishness.

"I would like to thank Grandpa on behalf of the three children." Li Xia thanked her sincerely. The old man treated the two people she brought as equals to Shen Hui, which deserved her respect.

"But dad, it's not easy to go to the United States to study abroad, isn't it? Huihui and Yiyi can work hard on their own. I'm afraid she won't pass the drawing test."

The old man sat back with a smile. "You can also study in art schools in the United States."

"Yeah."

That's great. Her daughter can also go abroad in the future. The international students in the 1990s were all glittering. As for whether the money is enough, if not, she will post it as a mother. And looking at the old man like this, once his factory is in operation, he will make a lot of money every day, so there is no need for her to post.

Put away your bankbook and calm down. "Dad, let's go for a ride and try out the new car. Will you come with us?" "

I won't go. I'll be wandering around. You drive carefully."

"Hey, I know."

He put away his bankbook and took the children for a ride. The performance of the new car is very good, but Li Xia did not drive smoothly. After getting on the road, she immediately hit the brakes if there was any trouble.

"Mom, you are driving this car, and the three of us almost made you fall on the front glass." Hua Hua touched his nose, which just touched the back of the front seat.

"It's better for dad to drive it." Yiyi touched his nose and expressed his opinion.

"Mom, please practice more in the future. It seems that the more you drive, the more stable you will be." Shen Hui's words were more reserved, and he reached out to touch his forehead.

Li Xia also knew that she had applied the brakes too hard, and her husband, who was in the passenger seat just now, would have been thrown against the windshield if not for his seat belt. She smiled sheepishly, and Shen Haiyang opened his mouth to help his wife out.

"Don't dampen mom's enthusiasm. She just got her driver's license, so it's inevitable to be nervous. It's good to know how to hit the brakes. At least you won't go into a ditch or hit a tree." The three little ones looked at each other without

saying anything. , and then pursed his lips and snickered. What, Dad, your requirements are really low. As long as your wife doesn't throw you into a ditch, that's fine.

Seeing the children laughing in the rearview mirror, Li Xia also had a smile on her face. Driving is something where practice makes perfect. Her man was right, if he opened it more, she would naturally become better at it.

Before going to bed at night, she played with the car keys and said, "The things the old man gave you seem to be cheaper for me now."

The house and shops were all in her name. Due to the nature of his job, he definitely couldn't drive a car to work, so the old man gave the car to her directly. The child's education fund, money for his medical treatment, and the old man have all been prepared, and now she has no worries.

"Husband and wife are one, what's mine is yours."

She smiled brightly and put her arms around her husband's waist. "The old man intends to let Shen Yaozong stay and manage the factory. If you are not in this kind of job, will the old man train you to start a career?" "I

mentioned it before, and I refused."

"I knew he wouldn't be so partial. . "

Shen Haiyang likes his job very much. The old man had never raised him since he was a child, and he had no idea how to persuade him to change his career. I guess I was turned off by his cold attitude as soon as I opened my mouth.

"It's just us two, let me tell you a few more words." She looked like she was talking privately between husband and wife. Shen Haiyang nodded silently, and she continued.

"The old man grew up in China, and he has a filter for the country. Now is indeed a good period for development, and his judgment is correct. He thinks this place is good, and he wants his younger son to open up a new world here. As a mother, I understand his feelings as a father very well.

However, Shen Yaozong grew up in the United States and accepted the idea that China is very poor and backward. In fact, this is indeed the case now. If their father and son have such a big difference, will there be any problems? What's the problem?"

"It's true that the old man wants to keep Shen Yaozong to take care of business in China, but he won't force him to stay if Shen Yaozong insists on leaving. Now Shen Yaozong can't persuade the old man to return to the United States, but he can't bear to give up these things about himself. Leave. The old man wants Shen Yaozong to know more about China, but it's hard to say how effective it will be. As you said, without filters, people in China are all keen on going abroad, not to mention that he grew up abroad." "

Shen Yaozong . Zong Ye, just leave if you don't like it here. According to the old man's style of doing things, no matter who manages the factory, these properties will definitely belong to you two brothers in the future. Is he still afraid that the old man will leave it all to you, and he won't get any share?" "For the country, Not optimistic, I think what he is worried about is that

the old man will lose half of his life here. When the time comes, the rivers will dry up, and no one will have anything."

Li Xia really didn't expect this. But changing the perspective and looking at it from a person who grew up in the United States, the current situation in China is really not good. The number of returned overseas Chinese only increased in the 1990s, and now they are bold and vicious.

"Then, do you want to remind the old man?"

"He knows what he knows. Give Shen Yaozong a way to stay and observe. As for the effect, it's hard to say. How to do it is his business." "

Okay. Well, I'm just chatting with you for a few words. Go to bed, go to bed."

The next day, Li Xia went to apply for a business license. The weather was not good and she drove the car. There are few vehicles on the road nowadays, so she drove to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau quickly.

"Caihong bar, the name of the store is Caihong."

After applying for a business license, she expanded the scope of her business as much as possible. For example, fabrics and clothing were all put together, and then a hardware business was set up. With the development of the times, people have higher and higher requirements for housing and home furnishings, and hardware products are definitely selling well.

I have to apply for a business license step by step. When I returned home at night, the front yard was quiet, and Qin Mu was picking vegetables in the yard. She came over to help, and Qin Mu chatted with her.

"I came back this morning and persuaded the old man to withdraw his capital and return to the United States. He said that he would lose everything here. Tell me, is our country really so unpopular? Day by day, I don't want to help my father, but look at it. The more

I read, the more I persuade the old man to give up." "For many years, our country has been labeled as poor, and now there is a huge gap between our country's living standards and the United States. He doubts our country's consumption power, but he should not doubt the old man's investment vision. This person is too conceited. Or stubborn, if you don't need to throw the facts in his face when you are sure of something

, he probably still doesn't believe it." Qin Mu looked up at her: "Is the United States really that good? Are we so different from others? Otherwise, why would we look at everything? No."

"I heard it's much worse. Going abroad is hot nowadays, and people in many big cities are squeezing their heads out to go out. They will do whatever it takes to go abroad, and there are only a few people who have a long-term vision like the old man." In her

previous life, she had heard of a man. The thing is, a man from Beijing sold his courtyard house and went to the United States. When he returned to China ten years later, he found that the money he had accumulated abroad in the past ten years was not worth even one-fifth of the house he owned back then.

"You are very discerning."

Qin Mu admired her very much, and Li Xia smiled and said nothing. She is cheating and standing on the shoulders of giants. But I can't afford this praise. As I walked, I thought about it, and the things I saw and heard on TV in my previous life were slowly being put into practice. In the process of practice, I discovered new things. Just like this era, she is changing little by little.

The family was chatting at the dinner table. The old man asked about Li Xia, and she said she had gone to apply for a business license. "There are a lot of people. This year is obviously different from last year."

"It's changing little by little. Only those who observe carefully can find it."

The old man picked up a piece of tofu, and moved his chopsticks towards Shen Haiyang next to him, and finally steadily Put it in his bowl. The father and son's eyes met, and Shen Haiyang said thank you in a low voice.

Because Shen Yaozong's family was not here, Shen Haiyang's family had dinner with the old man in the backyard. The old man tried to pick up vegetables for his son, and when he saw success, he smiled and gave his grandson a piece of braised pork.

"It's time for children to grow. Eat more meat."

"Thank you, grandpa."

Yiyi smiled and held out his bowl: "I want it too, grandpa."

"Okay, I have both."

They picked them up one by one. Drawing again, the little girl raised her head and thanked her generously. He is nine years old and has grown a lot in the past two years. Girls develop early and already surpass Shen Hui when standing together.

The old man likes children, and Li Xia and his wife are happy to get close to them. We were chatting while eating at the dinner table. The little guy was chirping about his holiday life, and the adults were talking to each other.

Without that family, their meals were in perfect harmony. The old man drank a bowl of multigrain porridge with side dishes. He didn't eat much and didn't eat much meat, but he asked for meat in every meal. It is very convenient to exchange U.S. dollars for foreign exchange coupons to buy things.

The contractor was mainly responsible for the project. She just kept an eye on the progress and materials, and it didn't take much time. Her own store was about to be delivered. She started to be busy with decoration, purchasing goods, recruiting people, and finding supply sources. A series of things.

She can make a fortune from the project this time. The three shops will do wholesale by the end of the year, and based on experience, she can double the amount. Money is no longer an issue. Life is no longer stressful.

But now she seems to be addicted to making money. She is already at the forefront of the times and has become one of the first people to get rich, but she still doesn't want to stop making money. No matter how much money the old man will leave to Shen Haiyang in the future, her career will be built by her own hard work. It is her source of confidence and confidence.

She was ready to head south again before the store was delivered. The goods she wanted this time were numerous and miscellaneous, and she definitely couldn't do it alone. In the evening, he and Qin Mu went to her house. Han Jun guessed that she was going south as soon as she came to the door in person.

"To be honest, I want to stop working without pay. It's boring every day, so I might as well run back and forth."

"Really? I plan to start a hardware business. Men in this line of work are more discerning. And the goods coming and going will be very fast." Zhong, if you really have the intention, I won't ask anyone else to take responsibility."

Han Jun thought about it in silence, then nodded. He considered the decision for a long time to take a leave of absence without pay. Seeing that Li Xia's family was living so well, but their family of four was still crowded into a small house of a few dozen square meters, and they didn't know when their debt would be paid off, the idea of ​​making money came up again and again.

"I'll learn more about this business first, and I'll give you a good job." "

We'll go south tomorrow night. When we get there, you can wander around and learn more about it. Combine it with our needs here, and then look for suitable sources of goods." "

Okay. , I will pick you up tomorrow night."

This trip took two assistants, Han Jun and Xiao Liu, and the three of them went on the road together. The three of them dressed simply and successfully arrived at the forefront of reform and opening up.

When I got off the train, I met an acquaintance. It was Murong Danling and Zhang Qiuhua who came down a few carriages away. The two parties looked at each other without speaking, and left the train station and went their separate ways.

Li Xia's main purpose of this trip is to find a suitable supplier, which cannot be done in a short time. The three of them found a low-cost guest house and rented two rooms. After washing, they divided into two groups and went to the industrial area.

This time she mainly contacted clothing factories, going from house to house to select what she thought would be the hottest items. In the 1980s, clothing was still based on style and price. People don't pay attention to brand, workmanship, fabrics, etc. They are ranked after price and style.

Selecting the most suitable clothing for this era, she currently only makes adult clothing. Autumn clothing and winter clothing, I am planning the purchase order while choosing. Coming out of the clothing factory, Xiao Liu clicked his tongue while holding the purchase order.

"Sister, I think you can open a clothing factory."

Li Xia's business volume is indeed increasing, and she has more and more small bosses developing offline. But if you want to open a clothing factory, where should you locate it?

High-end, first-class designers, pattern making, etc. all require large investments, and there has not been much market for high-end clothing in recent years. At the low end, it will be okay in the past few years, but it will be very difficult in the next few years. It can even only do order processing. If you can't get the order, you can only wait to die.

Can she run a clothing factory? After thinking about it for a few days, she decided she could give it a try. When they first started taking the low-end development route, there was a textile company in their province, and fabrics could be purchased nearby. Workers' wages are now very low, so there is no need to worry about finding female workers. Use price to win, make a profit first in the next few years, and then seize the opportunity to transform after a few years.

This is an era of rapid change, and anything that remains unchanged will be quickly eliminated. After understanding this, she no longer planned to do anything that would last long. Anyway, we have to keep up with the times. Being a little behind may be a disaster.

Not to mention her small investment, if the electronics factory invested by her father-in-law does not seize the opportunity to transform and develop, the golden period of black and white TVs will be over.

Build a garment factory to accumulate funds, and then expand to other areas when the time is right. Don't put your eggs in one basket. If any industry encounters a crisis, there will also be support from other industries, so that everything will not collapse at once.

With the plan to open a clothing factory, she will pay great attention to this aspect and judge whether the time is ripe. When I was eating in a restaurant in the evening, I heard someone talking about jeans. After listening for a while, I realized that the person was a pattern designer.

Jeans are not yet popular at this time, but they will soon become popular and become the darling of young people. Li Xia glanced at that person from a distance, then stepped forward to chat with him.

"Do you sell this version?"

The woman was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Sell it." After saying this, she was afraid that Li Xia would not understand, and then told her about the origin of denim and how popular it is in the West.

"This kind of pants will definitely be popular among young people. As a product favored by major consumers, it will definitely make money."

Li Xia nodded, of course she knew how popular jeans would be in the future. It looks like the pattern in this woman's hand is good, and it suits the aesthetics of young people. The two parties immediately sat down and had a deep conversation, and the other party was eager to make a move. In the end, Li Xia bought the third edition of jeans without spending much money.

During the conversation, she learned that the lady named Min was a fashion designer, and Li Xia immediately exchanged contact information with her. She bought three editions of jeans. After getting them, she began to think carefully about how to operate them.

When exactly did jeans become popular? My investment vision seems to be a bit forward. However, she didn't intend to do it now when she bought it, but she just missed it to prepare for the future.

What is popular nowadays are straight-leg Decca trousers. The well-fitting Decca material is ironed with straight trouser seams, which is dignified and formal. The most common and cheap ones are the simplest wide straight pants, which are what most people wear, and they are the most common ones she buys every time.

"Sister, are these jeans really popular? If you buy the version, what should you do next?" It

must be popular, but today's denim fabrics are imported, and the price must be higher than ordinary clothes. Let's make it now There is definitely no market.

"Don't worry, it will be useful later."

Without the impact of imported products in recent years, not many people can accept this fashionable thing. If you rush to increase your wealth, you may lose everything. The timing must be just right, earlier or later may result in failure.

"Sister, what did you say?"

"Nothing."

She had never seen cowboys in many clothing factories before, so she went to look for them. It turns out that there is only one Hong Kong company producing this kind of pants on the market today. They are not facing ordinary people either.

The retail price is around 100, which is equivalent to more than two months' wages of an ordinary worker. Damn it, at this price, selling it now is just asking for death. The timing isn't right, this stuff will have to wait.

"Oh my God, these jeans are so expensive!"

Xiao Liu exclaimed as he held the pants, rubbing them up and down, left and right, and really didn't understand why these pants were so expensive. Li Xia also shook her head silently. They were obviously wear-resistant and stain-resistant trousers worn by working people in Western countries. How did they develop into their countries and become a luxury product?

"Sister, this thing will definitely not sell in the north."

Li Xia put down her jeans and nodded silently, "Let's go and have a look at that cotton clothing factory." In

the north today, the degree of reform and opening up is really different from the frontier. Most people are extremely satisfied with their iron rice bowl, and very few are doing business. With that level of consumption, no matter what is sold, the price wins.

This stage has not yet reached the peak period of October, so this time she shopped around, oh no, shopped around everywhere. After comparing, selecting, and lowering prices from store to store, she started ordering.

This time the purchase volume is large, and I use two months of off-season time to decide on clothing for the entire winter and the year ahead. The price can be lowered and the quality will be better than during the peak season. As for the styles that others are considering, she, a person with experience, believes in her own vision.

After the clothing was ordered, the factory began to speed up production, and she began to purchase accessories. From scarves, scarves and hats to hairpins and rubber bands, large orders are placed for any style you like.

Han Jun also found suitable manufacturers and hardware accessories, and he selected the goods that were most needed locally. Li Xia also placed large orders in large quantities, scaring Han Jun so much that he wanted to stop him.

"Sister-in-law, there are so many goods. If you can't sell them for a while, you will lose it. Then the funds will be backlogged without being able to withdraw them..." "

I know what I know, don't worry."

The biggest advantage of hardware is that it is not afraid of damage. , not afraid of expiration. We are now in a period of rising prices. If we stock up on this stuff, the price may double in a year. She can put it in the warehouse and take it out slowly, and she will make a sure profit anyway. Moreover, my father-in-law's factory needs a lot of them, and hers are all of good quality. If I ship out the last batch of goods first, how can I have a large backlog?

All goods are negotiated with the manufacturer for a 70% down payment, and the remaining balance will be paid in March of next year. Although she can't refund, and she has to pay the balance no matter whether she has a backlog or makes money when it is due, she is confident in her vision.

Chapter 40

Seeing that the goods were almost ordered, everyone was ready to return. On the train platform, I saw the two acquaintances again in the afterglow of the setting sun. The two came from the consignment side. Murong Danling walked slowly, and her face was pale and sick, as if she had just suffered a serious illness.

The two carriages were next to each other, and Murong Danling also saw them while queuing. The woman's face was full of exhaustion, but the moment she saw Li Xia, she immediately raised her spines like a hedgehog, holding her head high and chest out like a victorious rooster.

Li Xia turned her head and didn't hesitate to talk to her. Soon the train came over, the conductor opened the compartment door, and everyone began to get on the train in an orderly manner. Because it is the departure station, there is no problem of not being able to get on the bus if you have plenty of time, so this station is the least crowded and the most harmonious.

I rode on a hard seat for several days of driving, but this time I couldn't get a seat under the seat. There were a lot of people on the return trip, and the carriage was so crowded that if you wanted to go to the restroom, you had to follow a cart selling cigarettes, beer, and drinks. Li Xia spent money to buy three seats in the dining car. This time the three of them could sit comfortably and drink tea and chat.

"A female passenger in Car No. 10 has fainted. If there is a doctor on the car, please go to Car No. 10 for rescue."

Li Xia went to pour water, and this announcement sounded on the radio. The dining car is in car number nine, next to car number ten. Sure enough, there was a lot of noise over there, and Zhang Qiuhua's voice seemed to be vaguely heard.

The incident happened very close to the water receiving area where she was. The water was not boiling yet. She squeezed past while waiting, stood on tiptoes and looked inside. At this time, a doctor happened to rush over after hearing the announcement. Everyone moved out of the way, and Li Xia saw it was Murong Danling lying on the three-person chair.

She was lying quietly on the seat with a bloodless face, and her pants were red. The doctor went over to check her, and Zhang Qiuhua, who was supporting her body, spoke to the doctor about the situation.

"I had a miscarriage three days ago and had a curettage in the hospital."

The doctor raised his head and said to the passengers: "Please bring out some sheets to cover them up. Thank you all."

Some passengers actually brought these things with them. I immediately went to get it enthusiastically. With the coordination of the flight attendants and police officers, a small independent space was separated with sheets.

After the examination, it was found that uterine bleeding was caused by overexertion after childbirth. There was no cure for this condition on the train. Soon the train arrived at the station, which was a small town. With the help of the staff, Zhang Qiuhua took Murong Danling out of the car and sought medical treatment nearby.

Li Xia and the others continued to sit. When they got off the bus, she and Xiao Liu all had swollen lower limbs. Han Jun's physical condition was not serious. The three people stood on the platform and slowly moved their limbs, while some female passengers quickly walked out of the station. They probably couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Let's go, let's go find a toilet first."

Not only did he hold it in for almost a day, but he also didn't eat much during the day. The environment was really unappetizing. She went to the restroom to solve a personal problem. After coming out, Li Xia generously took a taxi home. There are many three-wheel taxis in the provincial capital this year, and everyone calls these three-wheelers three-wheelers.

"Sister, let's go to the bathhouse and take a bath."

After sitting on the train for such a long time, thinking about the environment on the train made me feel irritated. Everyone is working hard to make money. It is not easy to buy a sleeper berth during this period, especially when they are rushing to sell goods back and forth. They often have hard seats. After such a long journey back and forth, few legs are not swollen.

"Wash your hands and face and eat first, otherwise you will pass out after entering the bathhouse."

When the three of them arrived home, Qin Mu quickly poured water for them to drink and wash. Han Jun took off his outer shirt and put it on the rope in the yard.

"Daughter-in-law, please hurry up and cook some food. We have been hungry all day."

"Hey, okay." The woman said, pulling off her apron and putting it on: "Why don't you eat all day? You forgot to bring dry food on the way. You should also take it on the train. There are some for sale. Even if they are more expensive, don't go hungry all the time."

"Don't mention it..."

Han Jun started to mutter after seeing his wife. In fact, there were too many people on this bus. There was no water in the second half of the journey, I couldn't go to the bathroom, and I didn't want to eat even if there was food. He also ate a bowl. Li Xia and Xiao Liu opened the window and didn't even finish a portion of their meal.

"I'm starving to death. Sister-in-law, the noodles you make are so delicious." Xiao Liu is very slender and usually a bit picky when it comes to eating, but today I feel that ordinary noodles are more beautiful than the Manchu Banquet.

"Hmm. These noodles are so delicious." Li Xia also put down the bowl.

"Daughter-in-law, have another half bowl."

The noodle bowl used by Han Jun was the largest, and the grown man still felt not full after finishing it. Qin Mu grabbed another chopstick, met his dissatisfied look and explained.

"Don't eat too much at once. I'll cook it again at night."

Well, that's the truth. Li Xia and Xiao Liu stopped eating, put down their bowls, stood up and walked around, then packed up their things and went to the bathhouse together.

After eating and drinking, I took a bath. When I got home in the evening, I felt like I had stretched my muscles and came back to life. The three children came to welcome them after school. They heard that their mother had worked hard all the way and didn't want any gifts. Hua Hua pointed at the bed and asked her mother to lie down.

"I'll give you a massage."

"I'll give it to mom, too."

"And me."

The children rushed to massage their mother, but Shen Haiyang took the job away in the end. "Hurry up and do your homework and practice piano when you're done. Otherwise, you won't be allowed to watch TV tonight."

The little guys left, leaving the couple alone in the room. "The shop was delivered yesterday and is ready for decoration. How do you want to do it? How about I go with you to have a look tomorrow?" "

Okay, I'll take a look first and then make a decision." As she spoke, she turned her head: " As for Shen Yaozong, nothing has happened recently, right?"

"Everything is normal, I didn't hear anything said."

"Oh, by the way. I met Murong Danling on the road. She had a miscarriage and hemorrhaged heavily on the train. He was sent to F City Hospital. Do you want to tell Huihui about this?"

"Is it not dangerous?"

"I don't know."

"Wait a minute, let me inquire about the situation."

The couple was busy decorating the shop while Ask about Murong Danling. The result later was that she was rescued and returned to the provincial capital after staying in the city hospital for a few days. I heard that my uterus was removed and I would never be able to get pregnant again.

"Hui Hui, Shen Hui,"

the couple just said that since everything is fine, they should not tell the child. Shen Hui is a thoughtful child, and he may feel uncomfortable if he finds out. They weren't going to say it, but someone kept coming to disturb them. The person who came to call Shen Hui was his grandmother. The old man came straight in through the gate with a cane. He was walking so hobblingly that you didn't dare to reach out to stop her, for fear that she would accidentally lie on the ground.

Shen Hui came out of the house when he heard the shouting. When the old man saw him, his footsteps quickened and he stepped forward. "Hui, did you know that your mother almost died? Why didn't you kid say go and see him? She misses you."

Shen Hui was a little confused and subconsciously looked back at his father. Shen Haiyang told his son about the matter. His tone and behavior were up to you. If you want to see your mother, then go and I won't stop you.

"Let's go and see your mother with grandma."

"I'm not going. Since she's fine, let her take good care of her."

Shen Hui broke free from the old man's hand, and the old woman pointed at his trembling arm. "You little heartless kid, that's your biological mother. You don't go to see her for such a big thing. Do you still have your mother in your heart?" "

She asked you to come to me?"

The child still remembers the last chapter. When she came back to Murong Danling about beating him, her eyes were scarlet as if he was an enemy. What's going on with this woman? If she hates him, doesn't like him, or even hates him, then why did she come to him?

"Whether she said it or not, you, as a son, should go and see her."

"I won't go." She flatly refused, then turned around and went back to the house, whispering to herself: "As long as she is fine, I hope she is fine."

The old lady wanted to pull her away, but unfortunately she couldn't. She turned around to say something to Shen Haiyang, but Shen Haiyang also turned around and entered the room. Both father and son ignored her, and she yelled angrily in the courtyard before the eldest daughter came in and helped her away.

After learning that Murong Danling could no longer have children, Shen Hui smiled softly, "No wonder he thought of me again."

Is it because of this? No, in fact, Murong Danling didn't say she wanted to see him at all. All this was just the old man's own idea. My daughter can no longer have children, and she will only have one child like Shen Hui in this life. Today is different from the past. She feels that her daughter should now get closer to her son.

Li Xia was busy decorating the shop, and several people on the same floor discussed decorating it together. Decoration during this period was not that complicated. It was just a simple matter of painting the walls, laying the floor, connecting electricity, putting up shelves and samples, and then you were ready for business.

The store's warehouse is reserved for the mall's own use, and everyone has to find it privately. Li Xia thought for a long time and decided to rent an inverted house close to the street. It's just a warehouse, the most important thing is dryness and convenient transportation. This kind of inverted house is not suitable for people living in the shade, but it is absolutely convenient for storing things. You only need to open a door from the street side.

I rode around nearby, thinking that the closer the distance, the better. Finally, we found a restaurant with six rooms in a row. Outside is the street, which is quite wide. Not only three-wheelers, but trucks can also come in. But they don't want to rent it, but they want to sell it.

"I want to go abroad, and this house will be cleaned up at once."

If this had been done two months ago, it would go without saying that I would have spent money to buy it. But after she went south to place a large order, and when she came back she had to renovate the store, order shelves, etc., she no longer had enough money to buy the house.

"I'll think about it."

"As soon as possible. There have been several inquiries about this house in the past few days."

"Okay, I'll do it as soon as possible."

Everyone is looking for a warehouse, and the competition is really fierce. But most people are probably like her, and where do they get so much liquidity? Go home first and see where you can best get the money.

As I rode my bike towards the main road, I met Murong Danling selling goods at the end of the path. It's been less than a month since the miscarriage, so why are you so eager to go out to work? Making money is important, but your body is even more important. Her body was blocked so she couldn't see what she was selling, but she and Zhang Qiuhua had purchased goods together before, so the goods they purchased were very intriguing.

The other party was talking to a customer. He turned around and saw her and quickly put away the things. At this time, there was a sound of the police coming, and she quickly picked up the bag and ran away. That speed, fast enough to catch up with a sprinter. Disappeared in the street in the blink of an eye.

Why can't we do some honest business? This kind of thing is very profitable, but you are really not afraid of capsizing one day.

She rode her bike home, where Murong Danling gritted her teeth bitterly, thinking that she was the one who reported her. After telling Zhang Qiuhua, Zhang Qiuhua felt that it shouldn't be the case.

"This kind of thing requires a search to find something. Our things are all kept in secret places. As for the two things you have on you, if you catch them, you can say you brought them to your friends. Li Xia is not that stupid. Reporting this can't catch you. It's not good for us to do anything to her. She won't do something like this that can't harm others or benefit herself." "

You shouldn't have approached her in the first place, otherwise she wouldn't know about us at all. What if her real name is What should we do if we are reported? If we are targeted by the police, the secret will be exposed sooner or later."

"Let's buy a batch of fabrics or something to sell, or borrow other people's stalls to sell fabrics or something to hide people's eyes and ears. The most important thing is to cover Li Xia's eyes and ears. , so you don't have to worry about her reporting it."

"Okay."

Li Xia rode home, but she didn't tell the police that she knew Murong Danling. She didn't know what they were doing, so she couldn't make random guesses. Cracking down on illegal activities is a matter for the public security, and the police have already taken action.

"Everyone has arrived together."

"What did you say?" Shen Haiyang came in from outside the house.

"I went to rent a warehouse, but the other party wanted to sell it. I couldn't get so much money at once, so I was thinking about where to spend some money."

Shen Haiyang smiled and took out a remittance slip from his bag. "The rent in the capital has been paid all at once. See how much is left after adding this, and we will find a way."

Li Xia took it and looked at it, then happily lowered her head and kissed the remittance slip. "Timely rain, plus these, it's not much worse."

Shen Haiyang came closer and pointed at his cheek: "Shouldn't I kiss it?"

Li Xia turned her head and glanced out the window, and before she could look back, he kissed her. on the cheek. It has been hard to do business in the past two years, but she bought good skin care products, so her skin is well protected. Tender and delicate, with a light aroma.

The couple looked at each other and smiled sheepishly. Li Xia added her own money and the rent payment together and found that she was still a little short of it. It was not worth talking to the old man about such a small amount of money. She was very principled and did not embezzle the project funds. She just thought of other ways to solve the problem.

"By the way, I saw Murong Danling today. When the police came, she disappeared in the blink of an eye."

"This person," Shen Haiyang shook his head: "Her boldness and your boldness are not the same thing. "Forget it, I don't know what to say about her."

The couple wondered if Murong Danling was doing something illegal, and a few days later they met her and Zhang Qiuhua setting up a stall selling fabrics. Li Xia suddenly felt that she was overthinking, and she passed by quickly on her bicycle, no longer thinking about parallel imports or not.

I rode to the old house. Two tenants were collecting rent. The rent was already a week overdue. This time, the two tenants were immediately unhappy when they were asked to pay for half a year at a time. The couple living in the wing room came out of the house, and the woman started to cry about her poverty towards Li Xia.

"Sister-in-law, do you think this is too much for half a year? Since I gave birth to a child, my family's expenses have increased. It is really expensive to raise a child, and my husband's family does not provide any subsidies. Life is really difficult. I don't have any savings. I'm thinking about borrowing some from my colleagues for the three months' rent, otherwise I won't even have enough at home." "

Yes, raising children is really expensive. I also want you to give me a little more grace. What are you doing? Even if you give me another half-year, that's too much."

Liu Biao's wife was not happy either, and kept telling her to wait every time she paid the rent. This happens every time, and Li Xia suddenly becomes very irritable. One deposit pays three, and every time we collect rent, we are pushed back and forth, and sometimes we have to come several times. Liu Biao is a strong man who always talks about waiting for expenses, and the house in the penthouse always complains about poverty. Anyway, I won't give it all at once. I have to let her run a few more times and wait for a while.

"The rent won't increase. It's only paid for half a year at a time. This saves trouble. If you are willing to pay, then continue to live in it. If you are not willing to pay, then move out. I will find a new tenant."

Liu Biao came out of the house: "We live well. Yes, why are you not allowed to live in it even if you say you won't?"

"Oh, why? Why do you

think I'm the owner of this house?" You guys have lived in my house for two years and it's yours? There are three obstacles to pay the rent, and I have to make more than ten trips four times a year. He actually had the nerve to ask me why. Is my house going to be demolished someday? Do you still think I should be given the demolition money or given you a house? Otherwise, where will you live in the future?

"You..." The little wife in the ear room was a little angry.

"If you're not willing to pay, forget it. You're already one week overdue. I'll give you five more days to move out." "

We've been living together for such a long time, and you're going to move out as soon as you say?" This guy Liu Biao started to act arrogant again.

"Then I'll call the police. I still don't believe it. In a legal society, I can't decide on my own house."

Li Xia did what she said and didn't talk nonsense to him. She went out and rode to the police station to call the police. The police officer who responded to the call knew Han Jun and immediately followed her to the yard without saying a word.

"I didn't say anything. I have the final say on other people's houses. If you are asked to move out, you can move out. Otherwise, it will be considered as misappropriation of other people's property and we will detain you for a few days first."

Oh my god, it turns out this is really illegal. This time Liu Biao didn't hold back anymore. He handed police officer Xiao Liu a cigarette, nodded and started to say good things.

"It's just that I didn't come up with the money. I didn't say I wouldn't pay it."

"No, I won't rent this house anymore. I'm not unreasonable. I'll give you five more days to move. I'll come to take over the house in five days."

Every time They didn't even try to help, and they pushed and blocked every time. Is this really the uncle who owes the debt, and the grandson who owes the debt? Obviously it's you who should pay me the rent, but every time you make me feel like a beggar, I have to say nice things to you again and again.

"No, Li Xia, you... we are all neighbors in the same courtyard, don't go too far."

"Am I going too far?" Li Xia looked at Liu Biao, "I have the final say in my house, how can I go too far?"

"Then, let's live together. Where?"

"I don't care where you live. That's your business and has nothing to do with me." "

I...Officer Liu, are you going to kick us out after we've been living in this house for two years?"

"What else? This is someone else's house. If you live there for two years or if you live there for ten years, it's also someone else's house. They make their own decisions." "

Okay, I'll move."

Liu Biao got angry and dismissed the policeman. Comrade. Seeing that the police comrades were gone, he grabbed Li Xia who was about to ride away.

"Let me tell you, if you don't make it easy for me, I won't make it easy for you. Even if I move out of the house, you won't let anyone else live in it." "Liu Biao, if I remember correctly, you are in the

third workshop of the machinery factory. Work, right?"

"What do you mean?"

"If you're not afraid of being fired, just play hard with me. Threaten me?" Li Xia sneered and stopped on the ground with her legs propped up. "Your job, your little home, your son, your parents, your family... Why do you think you are invincible?" "

You... you dare?"

"What do I dare not do? How dare you threaten me and not let me If it's better, I dare to make your wife and children lose their jobs. Living on the streets is a good thing. If you get drunk and drown in a manure pit, then you will never have to play hard with others for your house in this life." "

I," Liu Biao lost his temper and suddenly remembered the time when she stopped him from building a small house. At that time, she was the only one in her family and she was so powerful. Now Shen Haiyang is well versed in public security, prosecutors, and law. What does he dare to do? He doesn't dare to do anything.

"You woman, why are you getting more difficult as you get older?"

"Am I the one being difficult to deal with?" Seeing that his attitude had softened, Li Xia had time to reason with him. "You rented my house. You said it yourself. Except for the first time, when did you pay the rent smoothly? I asked to pay for half a year at a time, so that I would have less trips. But as soon as you opened your mouth, you played tricks on me. Damn it, do I have to rent it to you and then try my best to say good things to collect the rent?" "Just

pay it for half a year."

"No." He shouted loudly, and Li Xia also shouted loudly. Fuck, never lose your momentum. "Auntie, I won't rent it to you anymore. Five days, five days to move in a hurry. I'm not happy to deal with people like you."

After Li Xia finished speaking, she was about to ride away, but Liu Biao grabbed the wheel of the car. "I'll add 50 cents a month and pay for half a year at a time. Is that okay?"

Liu Biao's wife loves to be clean and the house is well maintained. His arrogance was suppressed, the rent was increased, and Li Xia no longer insisted on chasing him out. He had no way to survive. But the conditions must be added, and you must completely understand that I have the final say in my house.

"Add 50 cents a month, and pay it for a year at a time. Give me the money in three days, and if you don't like it, you can move out. It's stupid." Once a year, it won't be as strenuous as before.

"...Okay."

That's how people are, they regret it after being manipulated. If Li Xia couldn't control him, he would definitely be feeling proud and feeling very capable. Now that he was taken advantage of, he had to pay an increase in rent to keep his place. He was angry but couldn't do anything about it. I thought I would look for something else this year and move out if the one is suitable. You can't mess with this bitch.

When Li Xia went home and talked about it with Shen Haiyang, the man nodded and thought she did a good job. If the penthouse is not happy, he will move out. Liu Biao needs to be cured. Don't feel that this house is for him after living there for two years. Collecting rent is a pain in the ass.

"Change your clothes. I'll move the washing machine."

"I'll do the washing. You go and lie down and rest for a while. You have to go to night school tonight."

Li Xia took out the clothes for the two of them from the cabinet and put them on the bed. She was also going to wash and change them. Clothes. "At my age, it's the right time to do something. This little thing doesn't matter. If I were in the countryside, I would be more tired every day."

The next day was a working day, and the old man asked her to drive with him to the notary office. On the way, I picked up a lawyer as a witness. What the old man came to do justice was the will, which he wrote with his own hand, signed with his name and stamped with his private seal.

During this period, many mainlanders felt that it was unlucky to make a will. For those wealthy families, it directly led to unrest after death, and their children could fight for property and go to court. The old man has lived abroad for many years and is still relatively open-minded. Li Xia went to the notary office and backed out. She felt that she was not suitable to be present at such a thing. The old man assigned the following, but she did not know.

On the public side, which is the factory he is investing in now, each of the brothers has 40%, and the remaining 20% ​​is given to Li Xia. The old man expressed his gratitude to her for taking care of his wife until she died, so that she could go away with peace of mind.

And she is still taking care of him now. It is his daughter-in-law who takes care of him in his old age, and it is probably them who will send him to his death. All personal belongings were left to them, and they were quite valuable.

After everything was done, she drove the old man home. The brakes were applied at the door of the house. When the old man got out of the car and was supported by her, he turned to smile at her.

"Daughter-in-law, I will drive more in the future."

"Okay, I drive quite a lot now."

Do you think you think my driving skills are not good? Hey, I just got my driver's license. When I encountered a situation, my first reaction was to know that the brakes were already good enough. I didn't use the accelerator as a brake when I hit the car. I was already very calm. And I didn't press the brakes too hard today, which is much better than before.

After sending the old man to the backyard, he sat down and chatted for a while when he heard someone shouting

from the side of the road: "Xia, someone is looking for you." Qin Mu's voice, Li Xia came out of the backyard to the front, and the person who came was Fang Zhongcheng's second brother and his sister-in-law. Why are these two here? They didn't rent her house at first, so why are they here again?

The Fang family couple really wanted to talk about the house. Li Xia didn't invite them into the house since they were just talking in the courtyard. The woman held the child happily, and began to pull Hua Hua to get close to Li Xia.

"Your daughter is our niece, we are also relatives after all..."

Li Xia could ignore it without mentioning this, but when she mentioned it, Li Xia suddenly thought of that scumbag. I thought I could give him a new life to support his son, but that bastard turned out to be completely irresponsible. It's like throwing away laying hens, only focusing on breeding and not raising them.

"No rent. No need to ask why, I have the final say on my house, please do as you please." The second

son of the Fang family glared at his wife, "Why are you so damn stupid?" Isn't it counterproductive to use Huahua to have a relationship with her? He knew how much she hated her eldest brother. When it came to the eldest brother, they would not be able to live in this house.

"No, our house is really too far away and it's inconvenient to go to work. Your wing is empty, so why can't you rent it to us and we'll pay the rent. It's half a year at a time, we know." "

No, please do as you please. "

Seeing that Li Xia wouldn't let go at all, the woman pulled Hua Hua to ask her to help her speak for her. The little girl pulled out her arm with all her strength, turned around and ran away without saying anything. The two couples looked at Yiyi again, and finally opened their mouths one by one, which made them extremely disappointed.

He pointed at Shen Haiyang and said, "My dad is over there. My name is Shen Ruyi. Don't try to get close to relatives."

At this moment, the second eldest son of the Fang family became silent. When did this child even change his surname? How could Li Xia do this, and his brother didn't care?

"Hua Hua, what's your last name?"

"Of course my sister's last name is Shen."

Yi Yi shook his head as he spoke, his big eyes clear and ignorant, innocent and cute. The pure child said unabashed words, making the two of them unable to doubt.

I tried all sorts of things on the way, but none of them worked. Before leaving, Fang Laoer found a place for himself: "Blood ties are boundless. You will always be my brother's son."

His wife turned around and left. After saying this, he turned around and hurried after her. After catching up, I heard his wife start complaining that his frown could kill a mosquito.

"At first, your mother said that she had a marriage house. But in the end, she lived in such a remote place. Liar, there are no good people in the family. And your eldest brother is such a bastard that he doesn't even want his own children. I said, Mr. Fang If you dare to do this, I will..."

The child is in her arms. If he does this, what can she do, throw the child on the street? This made her angry. Thinking about it, she couldn't bear it now.

"Okay, okay, don't we have a place to live now, and we won't let you sleep on the street." He was

already in a irritable mood and felt that Li Xia was too ruthless and excessive, but his wife continued to nag him like this, and he became angry and resentful. The couple started quarreling on the street.

On Li Xia's side, after they left, they all raised their heads and laughed at their mother. That arrogant expression looks like you are about to praise me. Li Xia reached out and touched the brat's head and rewarded him with a candy.

The brat happily went to play with the candy and decided to say the same thing next time he met Fang Zhongcheng. He doesn't want him anymore, he doesn't support him, and he won't even change his household registration, so why should he accept him as his father? He has a mother who can earn money, and a father who can transfer his household registration to accompany them to school. Fang Zhongcheng didn't want him as a son, and he had long since denied him his father.

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Li Xia took back the penthouse five days later and quickly found tenants. With one deposit and six deposits, the new tenant paid the rent without saying a word. Liu Biao also paid the rent for one year.

After collecting enough money, I bought the inverted room to use as a warehouse, and the shop was being renovated in full swing. The shopping mall officially opens during the National Day, and all private shops are making intensive preparations for fear of missing out on the traffic during the National Day.

Li Xia was so busy that she couldn't take care of her family or children. Fortunately, she found another nanny before that. The nanny was still getting used to them, and everyone was a little uncomfortable for a while. Shen Haiyang was taking care of the children. Sometimes she would come back late and leave early, and she wouldn't be able to see the children for several days.

At noon that day, I went to the train station with Han Jun to collect a batch of goods, and it was already past dinner time. The two of them found a random canteen and ordered two bowls of some noodles if there was nothing else.

While waiting for dinner, two people came out of the private room. One was Shen Yaozong and the other was unknown to him. Shen Yaozong saw her nodding and saying hello but did not speak.

After these two left, their faces came up. Li Xia took out paper to wipe her chopsticks and handed it to Han Jun. The man smiled and said she was particular.

"Your brother-in-law is quite handsome. He wears suits and ties with a big back and looks very Western-style." "

People are originally returned overseas Chinese. It's not normal to be Western-style."

"That's right." Han Jun looked away, "Please arrange it for my wife. You're going to the store, aren't you afraid that she'll get in trouble for you? She's never been to work before, and her housework is okay. Can she do the work in the store? She doesn't like to deal with strangers, so why do you agree to go this time? She sells goods in a shop?"

"How do you know if you don't try? You have to give her a chance and get some training. I'm going to train her to be my store manager."

The two chatted for a while and stopped talking, lowering their heads and eating quickly. Had a meal. In the afternoon, I went back to the mall and started selling goods. I didn't get home until ten o'clock at night.

The three children were still awake today. After watching TV in the backyard, they saw her in the main room and opened the door curtain one by one and came in.

"Mom," Huahua put his arm around her mother's waist: "I haven't seen you for several days, what are you busy with?"

Yiyi also took her mother's arm and acted coquettishly: "Mom, I miss you so much."

Li Xia said with a smile . : "How about I come back every day, so as not to perform this show."

"Are you there? Then why haven't I seen you for several days?" After finishing speaking, the brat turned to look at his brother: "Brother, are you right? "Have you not seen your mother for several days?"

Shen Hui smiled and handed the comb on the table to Li Xia, who had just washed her hair and wanted to comb it. "Mom, are you busy with the opening of the business? Isn't it hard for you? We won't go to school tomorrow weekend, so we can go help you."

Li Xia stretched out her hand to give the older one a hug, gave her a gentle hug and then let go. In her new life, she did not hesitate to express her feelings, and her love for her children must be felt by her children. Especially Shen Hui, who is the biggest one across the floor and doesn't show too much enthusiasm most of the time. Then it's up to her to close the distance, and treat the big one like herself.

"Thank you kids. It's agreed that we will all go help mom tomorrow." "

Oh yeah, we can go to the mall to play." They jumped up and shouted.

Okay, the brat just wanted to play all day long. Li Xia gave him a big look and started telling the children what to pay attention to when going to the mall. Because everyone is in the stage of distributing goods at this time, so don't cause any trouble.

"Just follow mom, we can only stay in our own store, and other people's things are not allowed to be touched. Also, we must plan the time, and you can't delay your own affairs." "Yeah, I understand

."

The next day, Shen Haiyang came with The three children helped her, and three stores were opened at the same time. After several days of busy work, it was finally completed. On November 1st, the mall opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. People came and went, and the mall was busy.

This is the first privately operated shopping mall in the provincial capital. Many people who are interested in doing business in Shanghai have come to inquire about the situation, including Murong Danling.

She and Zhang Qiuhua were together and saw Shen Haiyang selling hardware with his son on the first floor. On the second floor, I saw mother and daughter Li Xia busy with clothing. Next door was a shop selling accessories and hats. Hua Hua wore a butterfly-shaped hairpin on her head and her fluttering ponytail was tied with a fashionable hair tie. It was like a living sign.

"Three families?" Zhang Qiuhua's eyes widened in surprise, and he looked back at Murong Danling. "You said, these three houses are not all hers, right? Renting three houses at once, how much money has she earned in the past two years?"

Murong Danling's face was as serious as water: "Maybe she bought it."

"What did you buy? Talking about a shop. No, no way. I heard that this shop is several hundred square meters, and it's not bad to buy one. Can she buy three at once? Oh, I forgot about Shen Haiyang." After saying this,

the two women remained silent. , looking at the busy family across the sea of ​​people. The two people's hearts are like being wrung out of a vinegar vat.

"In order to do this, men have divorced me. They say that I want to have an iron job and not take the right path. But look at Li Xia, Shen Haiyang actually supports everything she does. So much money, all invested in her Doing business."

When Zhang Qiuhua said this, Murong Danling felt even more angry. She had to be secretive about selling some goods, and she was exhausted day by day. But here, Li Xia actually moved from a roadside vendor to a wholesale mall. I bought three of them, and now I am really a big boss.

"Let's go and look elsewhere."

Pulling Zhang Qiuhua away from here, she couldn't help but think about Li Xia's business. Clothing, accessories, shoes and hats, and hardware are all promising businesses. I didn't buy many rare and expensive items, but chose ordinary ones to win with price.

"A rural woman is capable and has accomplished everything. She is also very lucky. That idiot Shen Haiyang has eaten some of her ecstasy soup. She can spend the money as she pleases." "What are you mumbling about alone?" "It's

nothing.

."

Murong Danling calmed down, thinking that she must find a suitable shop next. As for the business license, I want to find a way to get Fang Zhongcheng to help me get it. This guy enjoys the delicious food and drinks she brings, but he also has to do something for her.

The two of them walked around for several times but didn't find anything for rent. When they left, one of them bought a scarf. When I came out, there was a seller selling roasted sweet potatoes outside. Zhang Qiuhua bought two and handed one to her.

"How about you ask Brother Shen for help? He has three shops in his family. What's wrong with renting one to you? You are his son's mother." "You are still your Brother

Shen's little crush. We grew up together. Yes, why don't you go?"

"I, look at you, you can choke people to death with your words. Isn't it for the next development? We both lost our jobs. What will we do if the development does not go smoothly? I Now I live in my parents' house. If I don't go home empty-handed every day, how can my mother and sister-in-law allow me to live like this forever?" "

You are stupid and don't know how to find a man to marry. Then you won't have a place to live."

" Can you marry so casually?"

"Look at what big things you can accomplish with this little thought of yours? As long as there is a need, you can use anything..."

Zhang Qiuhua was being brainwashed by Murong Danling, and her words made her feel suddenly at ease. Cheerful. No matter what kind of house or shop, there is nothing you can't get as long as you put in the effort. The brave will be starved to death, there is nothing they dare not do.

--The

two couldn't find a shop for a while, so they continued to walk around the streets and have a little fight in the cold weather. As the weather gets colder, Li Xia's business is booming.

Nowadays, more and more people are doing small businesses, and many unemployed young people or those without jobs are beginning to join this industry. She even received a staff member from her unit who was doing this, saying that it was more cost-effective to make money doing this than going to work.

Xiao Liu was helping him find goods, and Li Xia poured him a glass of water and sat down to chat.

"Aren't you afraid of losing your job?"

"Hey, it's okay. I'll wholesale it and let my wife set up a stall to sell it. When she makes money, she won't object anymore. Let her come to your place to purchase goods by herself. You may not find the profit later. Big, she took the initiative to ask me to resign."

This man is bold, talkative and lively. After some conversation, Li Xia learned that he was a purchaser for the company and had traveled extensively.

"I don't know what my job will be like in the future. With the development happening everywhere, it won't be about purchasing in the future. It is estimated that there will be too many things to sell, so the factory will have to send people to do sales." Oh, you are very discerning

. Procurement work only lasted a few years. It completely declined in the 1990s, and then completely withdrew from the stage of history, replaced by sales.

"Do you think sales will be more difficult than purchasing?" Li Xia wants to put such talents on the line, and she may not be able to use them in the future.

"It should be a bit more difficult. When it comes to purchasing, you just need to find the products you need, and they will naturally sell them to you. If we don't bring enough money with us when we go out, the letter of introduction from the unit will be a token. You can take away the goods after signing the IOU. But now If things continue like this, sales will probably be like grandsons in the future, begging grandpa and grandma to ask people to buy their own." "

Leave me your contact information and make you an old customer. If you come here in the future, sign up for your name and I will give you a discount."

" That's good. I'll introduce anyone who wants to set up a clothing stall to you. You must not rip people off." "

Look at what you said. What I do in business is for the long term. Whoever I cut off will be able to survive in the future. If you come to my place, how can I continue to do business?"

"That's the reason. I also think you are an honest person, otherwise I wouldn't choose you."

The sales of the three stores are astonishingly high day by day. And now it's all about cash flow, and all the money you get home at night is packed. The bag she held her money in looked as ordinary as if she were going to buy groceries. She carried it in the car at night and stepped on the accelerator to go home.

Qin Mu was arranged by her to sell goods in the mall, and now another aunt is cooking at home. I made porridge for dinner, fried a shredded potato, and cut a plate of pickled radish and cowpeas.

When Li Xia came in, the food was already on the table. She pointed to the dining table and asked, "Didn't I say let's stew the chicken and then make cold shredded chicken? I'll make chicken noodle soup tomorrow morning. And the staple food, steamed buns, flower rolls or pancakes and pancakes." "Why is there only gruel here?"

The aunt glared at her. "What do you want to eat at night? There's no need. We also stew chicken and eat cold shredded chicken. What kind of meat do we eat during the Chinese New Year? I just ate braised fish yesterday." Li Xia was immediately annoyed by her attitude

. . Whose house is this? Who has the final say? "I am the hostess of this house, and you do whatever I ask you to do. There is so much nonsense. Now, right away, go knead the dough and get the meat from the refrigerator to make pies." She was annoyed, and so was the aunt

. He raised his hand and took off his apron, his face full of dissatisfaction. "Really, are you going to live this life? How good is my meal this late at night? If you don't eat the good meal, you still want me to make it again? Let me tell you, I am not such a bully. Nor could the landlords in the old society be like this. Bullying."

"When I first came to you, I specifically emphasized cooking. Since your skills are not bad, I let you stay. I came to you just to have a satisfying meal, not just to let it go. Yes. If you had said earlier that you were not willing to cook well, then I wouldn't want you." "

Why don't I cook well?" The woman pointed to the dining table: "Porridge, shredded potatoes, and kimchi, late at night. Isn't this meal good?"

Shen Haiyang and the children came over when they heard the noise. Li Xia took a deep breath and took out the money from her pocket, counting five days' wages.

"You have worked for three days, and this is five days' worth of money. Take it and let's go."

"You, you woman are so disrespectful..." The woman turned back to Shen Haiyang: "Your wife looks so disrespectful. You respect the working people, but you don't care?"

Shen Haiyang raised the door curtain: "Please, the salary has been given to you, you don't have to come back again."

The two of them looked at each other, and the woman was so angry that she picked up her coat and raised her legs. Just leave. "Who is this family? It's amazing how rich they are. I don't care about it."

Li Xia really wanted to go up and have a fight with her. What the hell are you talking about? Do you understand the truth? We have an elder and a younger child in our family, and both of us have heart disease. We both have to eat well and take good care of our bodies. Otherwise, why would I have a nanny to cook for?

Shen Haiyang came over and reached out to pat his wife to comfort her. "It's a waste of time to get angry with her." As he spoke, he put on his apron and went to scoop up noodles. "Okay, let's cook and eat. You're tired after a long day's work. Have a good rest after eating."

The three children also came over to help pick and wash vegetables: "Mom, don't be angry."

Li Xia chopped onions, "What do you think of this person?" The thing is, the cooking tastes pretty good, so I put all the household items in the drawer for her. She just needs to be obedient and buy it and cook it. Why do we have to do it according to her wishes?"

Shen Haiyang smiled and calmed her down: " I have too much self-awareness and can't tell the difference between inside and outside. Okay, don't be angry, I'll look for you tomorrow." "

The one who came back last time can cook just fine, but the hygiene is really bad, the kitchen stove can't be wiped clean, and the floor is stained. Like. Forget it, she forgot to change the water in the thermos for the old man, let alone remind him to take medicine. I poured water to take medicine, but the water was basically cold." "The

world is full of wonders, if you want to find It's not easy to find someone who is suitable for our family." Shen Haiyang spoke at the right time, allowing her to vent her dissatisfaction. Women cannot hold their breath, otherwise they will get sick.

"Yes, the more people you come into contact with, you can encounter anything you can't think of. If it's in a shopping mall or a steamed bun shop, as long as she can do the job, it's fine. But we have to have clean cooking and other things at home. . Let me send this away today. She is not here to be a nanny. She looks like my mother-in-law. She thinks I can't pass it when she opens her mouth."

Shen Haiyang laughed, and the children also laughed. The family helped with the housework, and Li Xia felt in her heart After venting his dissatisfaction, he laughed easily. Then listen to her man whisper to her.

"Don't dare let your father-in-law hear this."

"Haha, let me use an analogy like that. With her virtue, her own daughter-in-law probably won't want to see her." "

What did you say?"

The old man came over unexpectedly, Li Xia quickly made up for it. : "I fired the aunt who cooked. She couldn't teach me a lesson."

"Good job." The old man didn't say much, and he seemed to be dissatisfied with the woman.

"Dad, you play chess with the kids and so on. Food will be ready soon."