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Chapter 890: Chapter 890: At Ease
For her husband feeling uncomfortable, Qi Xue Mei didn’t really know what to say to make it better, she herself was not feeling too comfortable. But it was understandable. People naturally have varying degrees of closeness. The Li Family had a close relationship with the uncle’s family, so when the Li Family had good things, it’s normal they would think of the uncle’s family.
Qi Xue Mei sighed in her heart, unable to comfort her husband, fearing that exposing her own discomfort might cause him to lose face and become angry.
Zhao Qingjie actually very much wanted to go to Su Yuanyuan’s house, everything there was familiar. They often went over in those days, so of course they knew the house was good. But that was just one aspect; the best part was its proximity to water, and if it weren’t for that benefit in those years, they might have gone hungry.
Now it belonged to his elder brother. He wondered why it wasn’t him, thinking his relationship with Yuanyuan was just as good.
No matter how he felt, life continued as usual.
Zhao Xiaoling and her two sisters stayed at their grandma’s, even having to shell corn in the dark at night.
An Lixia felt sorry for them, but the two children just wouldn’t stop, "Grandma, we’ll do more work so you and Grandpa can take it easier. Besides, we’re about to leave, and won’t always be here to help. Xiao Le told me, he intends to finish shelling all your corn before New Year’s."
An Lixia was so touched that she didn’t know what to say. The old couple joined in with the two children.
"Xiao Ling, you are the elder sister, you must discipline the others once you’re there."
"Grandma, I know."
"Sending you there is a last resort; later, your father’s sisters will have more on their hands because of you.
But we can only do it this way. Your parents need to earn money for your schooling," An Lixia said with a sigh.
"Grandma, we understand, don’t worry."
There’s endless work every day, and the two sisters have the desire to study hard, hoping to escape a life of farming under the glaring sun.
The five old and young members of the family talked not stopping their hands. The old couple was genuinely happy; it used to be just the two of them every day, now they had three granddaughters with them, so full of joy.
When Xu Hongbing got home, he didn’t mention it either, in fact, he didn’t share Zhao Qingjie’s unhappiness.
He understood very well, knowing that people have different closeness levels, and it certainly favors those with better relationships.
Their home’s location was also quite good, and it’s worth saying that the brother-in-law and his wife were sincere people, great for future mutual support.
"Hong Bing, are you really sending Hai Jun over?"
"Yes, haven’t you already thought this through? Plus, Brother-in-law is right, Big Sis and Little Sis can visit daily, and they can catch any issues early. Besides, with Xiao Ling there, among all the kids, she is the most reliable. It’s good to keep an eye on Hai Jun."
"Are we still buying a house in the city?"
Xu Hongbing still thought about that person, but nodded nonetheless. "Yes, buy it, it’ll be convenient when I go to the city in the future."
Zhao Xiaojing had no opinion, at home the husband made the decisions for everything big or small.
This was precisely what Xu Hongbing loved about Zhao Xiaojing. He was inherently chauvinistic, requiring his wife to obey.
Everything was arranged on their end, marking the beginning of changing a few children’s destinies.
Su Yuanyuan was busy all the time, extremely busy. Now at noon, there’s only half an hour for rest.
Now she started to change bit by bit, no longer tangled up in working during her break time.
On the 27th of the lunar calendar, the entire staff had a meeting, then gathered in the canteen for lunch, which was really good.
Su Yuanyuan also joined today. Frankly, she felt a little uneasy, the others were too.
"Boss, maybe we should leave here. It feels restricting."
Lu Chengmin nodded as well, aware that the subordinates were uncomfortable.
After eating a little, the two expressed their excuses to the group and left.
They ate in the office together.
"Xiao Su, are you going to the garrison?"
"Yeah, Zhang Chunsheng said to me that the yard where our family used to live is still vacant and already tidied up, I’ll stay there for a few days."
Initially not wanting to, she preferred being at home. But her home was occupied by the Li Family, and the other houses were left untouched for years so cleaning them up would be a hassle. Most importantly, staying alone outside ensured she’d have a secretary or bodyguard assigned, depriving her time alone, so she thought it was more freeing at the garrison.
"Makes sense, it’s safe there too." Everyone knew about Su Yuanyuan’s situation, and Lu Chengmin had met Tan Shaoting before; he was undeniably an exceptional guy, the two were a power couple for sure.
"Our benefits are quite good anyway. You can bring an extra portion home." The women felt embarrassed celebrating New Year all alone.
"No need, I’ve shared my portion with friends already, I’ll just enjoy free meals at the garrison." The food wasn’t plenty enough to bother someone to make a single serving just for her.
"You, overthinking everything."
Su Yuanyuan just laughed, indeed she had to think more.
In the afternoon, the welfare goods were delivered, Su Yuanyuan had Qian Zhifeng distribute them between three homes. "Add 10 pounds of cooking oil and a bag of white flour for each, if pork is available, 10 pounds per family."
Qian Zhifeng constantly handled Su Yuanyuan’s private matters and knew well how to allocate them.
"Also, consult with the secretaries working with me, see what they want, then arrange for each one to have a portion."
Qian Zhifeng nodded and left to handle it all effectively.
Earlier than normal quitting time, Su Yuanyuan gathered all her secretaries and told them to go home and relax, but to also adhere to the duty arrangements there.
Xie Fenglan stayed back after everyone left. "Minister, should I go to the garrison with you then, to make things easier?"
Su Yuanyuan shook her head, "No need, I want a few days of peace, there won’t be any issues there at all."
There was a sense of closeness there unlike anywhere else, although she couldn’t recall how they lived there previously, it just felt comforting.
"You should also take a break, rest well," Su Yuanyuan knew her secretary rarely went home since starting with her, something unlucky for a young woman to experience — even without family, spending solitary days has its merits.
By then, Daqing had arrived. A few days ago, Zhang Chunsheng had arranged Daqing to come pick her up.
He’d already informed the brothers, planning to spend New Year with his Sister-in-law this year.
"Sister-in-law, do you have anything to pack?"
"No, let’s go, this year has been too tiring for me, better have a rest over there."
"Sister-in-law, Hu Zi and the others are on their way back, Chengzi and the others are already here. Let’s have a meal together this year."