Back to the small fishing village in 1982

Chapter 1831 1995 years

Lin Xiuqing didn't get a chance to ask. Ye Jingjing had been working overtime on the books these past few days, and she was overwhelmed with work every day, constantly arguing with people.

She wandered around the entrance for a bit and then left, leaving Lin Guangwen to ask for himself.

Lin Guangwen was thinking about whispering to Ye Jingjing, so he didn't go home with the rest of the group. He wanted to stay until the end and outlast Ye Chenghe!

Ye Chenghe wanted to go home to see his wife and children as soon as possible, so he handed over the whole mess to Ye Chengjiang. Since Ye Chengjiang didn't dare to go home, it was good to let him stay until the end.

The number of people in the dormitory did not decrease. The two brothers, Ye Chenghu and Ye Chengyang, also stayed with Ye Yaodong until the end. After Ye Chenghu moved into the dormitory, there were four people in the dormitory again.

Before leaving, Ye Chenghe still worriedly instructed, "Keep an eye on Lin Guangwen for me. Don't let him take advantage of Jingjing. We're family, the four of us are brothers. We have to protect our own family. He's an outsider, an outsider!"

Lin Guangwen pushed him out the door and then slammed the dormitory door shut.

"Hurry up and get going, stop nagging."

Ye Chenghe kicked the door twice. "You better behave yourself."

"Get out of here."

Ye Chenghe cursed a few times before carrying his luggage downstairs to join the rest of the group.

With no one to cause trouble, Lin Guangwen was happy.

Ye Chenghu and Ye Chengyang are not only brothers of Ye Chenghe, but also brothers of Lin Guangwen, and they are happy to see this happen.

Although Ye Chengjiang was unhappy that Lin Guangwen had won the heart of the beauty, he also felt that it was good to know him well.

After Ye Chenghe left, Lin Guangwen went on a date with Ye Jingjing that very night. When he returned, he still had lipstick smeared all over his mouth and was humming "Sweet Honey" with a radiant expression.

Everyone in the dorm was too embarrassed to look.

"It's a good thing Chenghe isn't here, otherwise you would have been crippled again."

"I'm not afraid of him, we'll be family soon!"

"Jingjing agreed?"

"That's right, you can expect to be best men when you get back."

Ye Chengjiang flatly refused, "I don't want to. If I keep being a best man, I won't be able to get a wife."

Didn't you say you didn't want to get married?

Ye Chengjiang: I don't want to talk!

“Jingjing said she wants to find a few more bridesmaids. You can see if there are any you like. It’s easy to find some from our hometown. If you like any of them, you can bring them along.”

"Shut your mouth, I don't want to hear you bragging."

If he doesn't want to say anything, then he won't. Anyway, he can come to propose to me in a couple of days, get married, and then we can live a sweet married life together!

Lin Guangwen is always in a state of peacock display.

Ye Chenghu diligently followed Ye Yaodong around every day, socializing and earning extra money.

Ye Chengyang endured a grueling work schedule, working during the day and overtime at night, experiencing both pain and joy.

Ye Chengjiang was busy with the freight truck fleet from dawn till dusk every day, and he also had to take some time to worry about how to resist his mother's magical and physical attacks when he got home.

Until the Lunar New Year, he was still thinking about whether he should not go home for the holiday this year.

Just before boarding the ship, he kept asking, "Third Uncle, should I... stay and hold my post?"

"You can run away from the first day of the month, but can you run away from the fifteenth? Just go home and get scolded."

Ye Chengjiang sighed and resignedly carried his luggage onto the ship.

Ye Xiuxiu patted his shoulder sympathetically, "Take care, brother. We're counting on you to get home."

He rolled his eyes at her.

Ye Ersao's joy lasted only until she saw them return home. Less than half an hour later, Ye Chengjiang began his desperate escape.

"Mother...don't hit me...don't hit me...we'll find someone next year, and we'll have a grandson the year after..."

"You said the same thing last year, and the year before. You're trying to drive me crazy, making me hold other people's grandchildren every day..."

"It's okay, you can hug other people's first and gain experience..."

"I'll accumulate your mother's..."

"You are my mother..."

"You're still being sarcastic. You're good at being sarcastic with me, but why don't you know how to win a girl back..."

Ye Chengjiang was kicked out of his home less than half an hour after returning and ran away.

He hadn't gone far; he ran from his own home to his parents' home, but there was no place for him in his own home, so he had to go to his hometown.

Ye Yaodong was sitting at the entrance of his old home, legs crossed, enjoying a bowl of fish balls when he saw someone come over.

"Is there any more? I'll have another bowl too!"

"Aren't you going back to your own home?"

"I was kicked out before I even got two bites, and I'm still hungry."

As he spoke, he ran inside to find something to eat.

Ye Yaodong stayed here after his daughter Ye Xiaoxi came back, and Lin Xiuqing also came over to help cook. They all ate and drank here.

Ye Yaohua returned early, and the second wife and her husband cooked for themselves instead of eating at their hometown, which is why Ye Chengjiang was kicked out.

Inside the house, a lively battle to grab food was taking place.

The busier she was, the more energetic she became, her face beaming with smiles. "It's like I'm always starving you all. If it's not enough, I'll cook more..."

Ye's father, carrying Ye Chenghe's son, had just returned from a stroll. "This child is getting heavier and heavier; my arms are already sore after carrying him for just a short while..."

"Just put him down and let him walk on his own, he's already over two years old."

As soon as Ye Chenghe's eldest son was born, he wobbled toward Ye Yaodong, grabbed onto his knees, stood on tiptoe, and curiously peered into his bowl, reaching out his little hands to grab it.

"Eat...eat..."

The old lady, beaming, held the child's hand and leaned on her cane, saying, "Grandma will take you inside to get it..."

Ye's father shouted from the side, "You should sit down. Should you hold his hand, or should he hold yours? You two are about the same size when you walk..."

“You won’t fall, you won’t fall, we’re safe… You go away…” the old lady said, while waving her cane and hitting him twice.

Father Ye only felt relieved after watching the two shakily enter the house. "I heard that Jingjing and Awen are dating and they're getting married when they come back for the New Year?"

"That's what they said. He just got back today, and I guess his parents will be here tomorrow."

"That's great. It's good that the two kids hit it off on their own, so the adults don't have to worry. If they're coming over tomorrow, they should call today to tell us, right?"

"I don't know, I was just saying it offhand. Who knows when they'll be here? They've probably just gotten home. Let's wait and see."

“They’ve all found partners. Even Chenghu is still in college and he’s already dating a classmate. Ajiang is still dragging his feet. He’s not setting a good example. All three of your second brother’s family members are still single.”

“Don’t read it in front of me. Go inside and read it. Ah Jiang is inside. He was just kicked out. Go and read it with him.”

There's no point in arguing with him; you should talk to the person involved.

"Kicked out? Just got home and kicked out? He's been dragging this out for years... Ah Hai's wife is about to give birth to their second child... and they're coming back tomorrow too..."

The room was bustling with activity. Ye Yaodong hadn't had a moment of peace sitting by the door when neighbors came over to chat.

He was tired after just getting back, so he stayed with me for a few minutes and then went home to rest.

Now that the children have all returned, there's not enough room here, so Ye Yaodong and Lin Xiuqing are staying at their own home.

Lin Xiuqing returned a few days early and had already cleaned and tidied the house again; the bedding smelled wonderful after being aired out.

When he finally woke up, it was already past midnight. He couldn't fall back asleep, and neither could the person next to him.

Lin Xiuqing woke up in the middle of the night with a sudden chest pain and a cold feeling in her stomach. She was fully awake and no longer needed to sleep.

With no children or anyone else at home, the two of them could argue without any restraint.

Even in the freezing cold, Ye Yaodong was sweating profusely from exhaustion.

Lin Xiuqing asked him, panting, "What are you doing this for? You've worked yourself to the bone, sweating profusely, and now you don't even get to sleep at night."

"Just for that fleeting, exhilarating feeling."

"Aren't you tired?"

"It's tiring, but it's for the pleasure! Holding it in is uncomfortable, but once it comes out, my mind goes completely blank."

Lin Xiuqing said irritably, "I was sleeping soundly in the middle of the night, and you woke me up. Now I can't sleep either."

"Then don't sleep."

"My brother and sister-in-law called this afternoon and said they would come over tomorrow morning to talk about Awen and Jingjing's marriage."

"That's great! I'll buy some groceries in advance so we can have a good meal tomorrow at noon."

“Amin bought a house in the factory's staff quarters after getting married, and they might want to buy one after Awen gets married too…”

“Sure, they can choose one themselves after they get married, just like Amin’s plan.”

Ye Yaodong is easy to talk to with his nephews and nieces. Last year, Chenghe saw that Lin Guangming bought a house and asked him to buy one as well, even though it was only a temporary rental.

He treats all of them equally when it comes to buying houses; those who buy now will make a profit, which can be considered a benefit.

Only high-ranking employees who have made significant contributions to the factory have the right to purchase; otherwise, they only have the right to rent. However, ten units have been sold one after another, and naturally, more and more will be sold over time.

"After they get married and move out, only Ajiang will be living in the dormitory."

"It's really..."

"We're spending Chinese New Year together in our hometown again this year. My parents love a lively atmosphere, so it's the only time everyone comes back and gathers together that we have such a wonderful time."

"okay."

Lin Xiuqing couldn't help but sigh, "The years have flown by so quickly. In the blink of an eye, they've all grown up, gotten married, and have children."

"There are also those who are unmarried and childless."

"They will all get married one after another. Our own family members are all so grown up. In a few years, we will be able to hold our grandchildren."

"hungry."

Lin Xiuqing rolled her eyes at him, resigned to her fate, and asked, "What do you want to eat?"

"I'm not picky, I'll eat whatever you cook."

"Line and surface?"

"No way, the more you eat, the more you'll choke.

"flour?"

"Do you have any fresh seafood? If you don't have any fresh seafood, it won't taste good if you add a little bit."

"We haven't even cooked at home, so where would we get fresh seafood? You'll eat whatever we cook, or you'll go hungry."

Ye Yaodong shut up, pulled the blanket up to his neck, wrapped himself up tightly, and waited to be eaten, not daring to say another word.

Lin Xiuqing put on her coat and went out to cook him some stewed eggs, with some red dates, longan, and brown sugar.

Ye Yaodong stirred the liquid with a spoon, saying, "Are you giving me a period of postpartum confinement?"

"You eat what I eat, or you cook for yourself."

Is my period about to start?

Lin Xiuqing glanced at him again.

"Luckily, I was quick."

"I can't stop your mouth even if I eat."

"Tomorrow, pick some osmanthus flowers from the doorway, dry them, and use them to make sweet soup with glutinous rice balls."

"it is good."

The couple chatted casually while eating, and only went to bed together after they had eaten and drunk their fill.

The next morning, the two of them invited Lin Xiuqing's entire family, from the elderly to the young, more than a dozen people in total, to come over.

It was quite a big commotion; it gave the neighbors a big fright.

Lin Xiuqing explained with a smile that they came to visit before the New Year. They were originally her family members, and the two new brides had never been to her place before, so they thought they would take the opportunity to visit and be her guests.

Those who wanted to discuss serious matters could go to Ye Yaopeng's house; she would entertain the rest.

She happened to be picking osmanthus flowers, so she asked the younger generation to do it, and they were all very happy to do it.

The marriage negotiations between Lin Guangwen and Ye Jingjing went smoothly. Both sides knew each other well, and their elders were easy to talk to. They were both locals with the same customs, so there were no conflicts. Both sides agreed to proceed according to current market conditions and customs.

The main thing is that they don't lack money, so all their requests can be met. They operate according to market rates, and everything is negotiable.

After lunch, by the afternoon, their horoscopes were all in harmony, and they even set the dates for their engagement and wedding: the engagement on the 10th and the wedding on the 15th.

They are mainly free during the Chinese New Year period, so they thought they could choose a date during that time to get married as soon as possible. Anyway, the two of them have been dating for a year, so there's no need to delay.

Get their affairs done as soon as possible, everyone will be happy, and it will also be a good time for relatives and friends to have some fun during the Chinese New Year.

Tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve, everyone is busy, it's not the right time to make any decisions. After the New Year, everyone will be visiting relatives, and the first couple of days are not suitable for discussing marriage.

So everything was finalized today. Once the shops reopen after the New Year, we can start preparing. The engagement is on the tenth of the lunar new year, and we can easily make arrangements a few days in advance.

They had four tables set up for the banquet today, and it was lively all day long, only ending in the evening.

Ye Ersao had been busy all day, smiling and fawning, but her mind was actually filled with thoughts of her good-for-nothing son. She had been suppressing her anger all day, but after the guests left, she couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Can't you be a little more ambitious? I'm always making arrangements for others, when will it be my turn to make arrangements for you?"

"I'm pretty successful, aren't I? I've made a lot of money on my own..."

Sister-in-law Ye raised her voice, "Who did you show all the money you made? Did you show it to me? You need to find me a daughter-in-law and give me a grandson. Do you think you can leave all the money you make for your next life?"

“We need people. A family can only prosper if it has people. No matter how much money you make, you still need someone to spend it. You have to give me a grandson before you can talk about how much money you make.”

"I've been busy all this time, but I haven't accomplished anything. If you can find me a daughter-in-law and give me a grandson, I'll be happy even if I'm just busy at home."

Ye Chengjiang retorted in a low voice, "I'm happy spending my own money. Don't you think we're always chasing after debtors? Always following us around doing nothing?"

"Are you trying to drive me crazy? Other people younger than you have several children, look at you."

"We'll look for one next year, we definitely will! Don't nag us during the New Year!"

"You said the same thing last year, and the year before that. You've been repeating it over and over for years, and I haven't seen a single one of you. All you've done is hold your uncle's grandson. When are you going to let me hold my own grandson?"

Ye Chengjiang has given up, repeating the same things over and over again. He's been back for days and his ears are practically calloused from hearing it.

"You can curse all you want these next couple of days. Once you're done, you won't be able to curse during the New Year."

Ye Yaohua frowned and scolded him, "You should keep what I told you in mind and remember it. How old are you? You don't stand or sit properly all day long, and you don't listen to what I say."

“Hey, it’s not something that can be done just by listening. It’s all about fate. There are thousands of workers in Uncle’s factory, but not even 100 of them are women. There aren’t enough to go around. Where am I supposed to find someone? I’ve tried really hard.”

"I'll have someone introduce you to a few in a couple of days. You can't refuse; you have to go and see them all," said Sister-in-law Ye, seizing the opportunity.

Ye Chengjiang sighed, "Okay..."

"That's good enough, don't be too picky..."

He nodded and agreed with everything I said.

However, when he caught a glimpse of Ye Xiuxiu's relieved expression out of the corner of his eye, he immediately shifted the blame to her.

“Mom, don’t just criticize me. Xiuxiu is all grown up now! She’s a year older than Jingjing, and Jingjing has found someone, but she doesn’t have a boyfriend…”

Ye Xiuxiu jumped up immediately, "Big brother, you take care of yourself first. After Mother finishes arranging things for you, she'll start arranging things for me! I'll listen to Mother! If she introduces someone to me, I'll go and see them! If she doesn't introduce someone to me, I won't look for anyone randomly! I'll only look for someone from our area, not someone far away! I'll marry someone that my parents approve of! My parents won't harm me! I'll listen to them!"

She cleverly quickly expressed her loyalty in various ways, and every word touched her parents' hearts.

Hearing this, Sister-in-law Ye was extremely satisfied. "Your two younger sisters are both sensible and obedient. They don't need anyone to worry about them. Don't drag them into this. Take care of yourself first."

Ye Xiuxiu breathed a sigh of relief, no longer daring to watch the commotion, and quickly moved away.

The others just watched with smiles as Ye Chengjiang suffered, occasionally offering a few words of advice.

However, he would feel relieved once New Year's Eve was over and New Year's Day began.

It's the Lunar New Year, so we can't say anything bad.

If he manages to dodge the first day of the lunar month and then manages to dodge the fifteenth, he'll be free to roam the skies.

After the New Year, Sister-in-law Ye began to prepare for her daughter's engagement and wedding. Since they were the ones getting married, there wasn't much to do; she could just visit relatives and take a day off to do the shopping.

Ye Yaodong's family only needed to wait for the red envelopes and the banquet; they didn't need to do anything else. They could even take turns eating, with the bride's family eating first and the groom's family eating later.

During the Spring Festival, I visited relatives, my wife's family, my godparents' family, and had a few days of dinners and gatherings with friends. It's been the same routine for the past few years.

The younger generation was very excited, as they could run around visiting relatives and friends to receive red envelopes.

"Shall we leave after the fifteenth?"

"Yes, I'll make arrangements in advance."

"All three children will miss the start of school, so we have to call ahead to ask for leave."

When do they all start school?

"Junior and senior high schools register on the 12th or 13th and start school on the 14th. I checked and the 14th is Monday, so that's probably why the schools chose that day to start. Chenghu is a little later, but they start on the 16th, so there's no time to register."

"Then call their homeroom teacher, ask for leave, and register a few days later. Just say that there is a happy event in their hometown and they don't have time to go back."

"Ah."

Lin Xiuqing hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Are you going to international waters after the New Year?"

"No rush. We'll go after my two Dongyu and Xianfeng ships arrive, which will probably be around the middle of the year. We'll see how things go then. Anyway, we need to prepare in advance and get all the paperwork done beforehand."

"Okay, it's good that we don't have to go right away."

"Ah."

Ye Yaodong thought about the New Year's benefits he wanted to offer the factory and mentioned them to her.

"Last year, the country introduced a pilot pension policy, and this year it should be vigorously promoted. I think when it is vigorously promoted, we will issue an announcement to pay pension contributions for the old employees who have made contributions to the factory or have a certain length of service."

“In the past, some state-owned factories would provide regular pensions to long-term employees after they retired. The factories would also provide for their retirement and medical care without charge.”

“Now that the government has directly introduced policies, I think we are now a large factory with thousands of employees, all of whom were transferred from the military. We also need to ensure the welfare of our employees, follow the government’s policies, and support their development.”

"We cooperate with policy development and respond to the national call. The local government also provides us with support, which is a guarantee for the workers, allowing them to stay in the factory more wholeheartedly and work hard."

Lin Xiuqing didn't quite understand pensions, so she asked a question and listened to his explanation before she understood a little.

"If insurance is purchased, the workers going to sea will be better protected!"

"Yes, insurance must be paid for every worker who goes to sea. But for pensions, it has to be done in batches. The first batch of people to pay will definitely be the captain, first mate, second mate, and the key leaders of the factory."

Ye Yaodong thought for a moment and said, "After the first batch of payments begins, we can release a new list every year as a reward."

"It will increase every year, and then gradually become widespread. In a few years, everyone will be paying."

Lin Xiuqing said with a smile, "Then our benefits are comparable to those of the old state-owned factories. We are no worse than others in any way."

"Of course, government leaders and military leaders are watching our factory's development. Business has indeed been good these past few years, and we've made quite a bit of money."

"Then wait until after the New Year and go back to have a meeting before we talk about it."

"Yes, we'll start here in Zhoushan first, and then gradually expand to Shanghai in a couple of years. The factory here has been around for a while, and many employees have been working here for several years, while the factory over there only started in the last two years."

"I know that. You have to do everything step by step."

The two chatted at home before going to their hometown for dinner. They also asked their child to call a familiar classmate in advance to ask for leave.

Schools haven't started registration yet, and you can't reach any teachers by calling the school. It's safer to tell your classmates in advance.

Ye Chenghu immediately called Zheng Shuya.

Zheng Shuya knew his school as well as her own, and she knew all the teachers, since Ye Chenghu was a prominent figure at the school.

The young master who could drive his car to university naturally left a deep impression on the professors, and also got to know Zheng Shuya.

Whenever he makes a phone call, others naturally perk up their ears and eavesdrop by lurking around him.

Ye Xiaoxi nudged Pei Yu, "Xiaoya~ Have you missed me? I think about you every day..."

Pei Yu remained silent, but the twins spoke up first.

I miss you~ I miss you every day too~

I want to hug you and kiss you~

"Sweetie, just bear with it a little longer, it'll be fine in a few more days~"

"Give me a kiss~"

"Mwah~"

"Mwah~"

The twins hugged each other and pretended to kiss, leaving the adults around them shocked and bewildered.

The younger generation looked at Ye Huimei and A-Guang with amusement.

Kids learn everything from adults!
Ye Huimei slapped each of them across the face, asking, "Where did you learn that?"

The two scratched the back of their heads, looked at each other, and then turned their gazes to Ye Jingjing, pointing their fingers at her at the same time!
Ye Jingjing's face instantly turned bright red, and she was furious with embarrassment. "Don't wrong me! I must have learned it from my aunt."

Ye Huimei laughed and scolded, "You're framing me. Children don't lie."

"But children talk nonsense!"

Ye Chenghai laughed and said, "It's okay, we're getting married soon, a kiss is nothing. In a few days, we can do whatever we want."

Ye Chenghe retorted, "Shameless Lin Guangwen, you come to our door and still act so disrespectfully, you're corrupting the children."

Ye Jingjing was both embarrassed and ashamed. She glared at the twins and said, "Your red envelopes are gone!"

"We weren't lying!"

"Hahaha, is this a problem of lying? This is a problem of being exposed, hahahaha~"

Ye Chengjiang mocked them both fiercely.

Pei Yu slapped the two of them again, "You two idiots, don't talk!"

Ye Xiaoxi laughed heartily, "I was just imitating my older brother's way of speaking, but it turns out they saw Sister Jingjing kissing."

Ye Chenghu spread his hands, wanting to slap her as well.

Ye Xiaoxi looked at him warily, then quickly hid behind Lin Xiuqing. "If you dare hit me, I'll have my mother deduct your allowance!"

"The fox pretends to be the tiger's power."

"Xiaoya~ I miss you so much~ I want to see you right now~"

This time, Ye Chenghu became furious and embarrassed.

Everyone laughed.

Ye Ersao slapped Ye Chengjiang on the back again, "You're laughing so happily, how can you even laugh?"

"Then I'll cry, okay? I'll cry, alright?"

Everyone laughed even louder.

Ye's mother laughed and said, "You two are making such a racket while eating. Hurry up and eat. You're going to tear the roof off."

Mr. Ye drank a little wine and was very happy. "It's okay, let them argue, we'll eat our food. They'll all be gone in a few days, and we won't be able to hear them arguing anymore."

"I've been back for almost half a month, and I'm exhausted. I should leave as soon as possible."

“You’re just stubborn. Before you came back, you kept saying you weren’t coming back, but you never came back until the end of the year. We prepared a huge amount of food and drinks, saying that this person likes fish balls, that person likes fish noodles, and that person likes fish cakes. We prepared a whole basket of them in advance, but as soon as you came back, you complained about them.”

"Just eat your food, why are you talking so much? You've become so verbose after drinking."

"You should be content with the few days of liveliness during the Lunar New Year each year. If you want peace and quiet, you'll have plenty of peace and quiet on ordinary days."

Ye's mother shut up.

As usual, everyone argued and made noise. After all, everyone knows that this is the only time of year when everyone can get together to chat, boast, and make noise.

Since returning home, Ye Huimei and her family have basically stayed here. Apart from going home to sleep, they hardly ever cook at home.

They used to go to Pei's father's place for New Year's Eve dinner, but after the New Year, they all came back here to freeload.

The whole family, young and old, nearly thirty people in total, made these past few days of the Lunar New Year incredibly lively.

Mother Ye takes care of the whole family's meals every day, and although several daughters-in-law help out, she is still exhausted.

Seeing the whole family gathered together, surrounded by children and grandchildren, makes even the exhaustion feel joyful.

The thought of everyone leaving in a few days fills me with melancholy.

However, Ye's father does not plan to go after the New Year this year. He plans to stay at home for a while longer and will go up to stay when Ye Yaodong is about to leave for the high seas.

If there's nothing else to do, he plans to stay home and take care of his elderly mother.

A year later, the old lady looked even older and a bit dull-witted. Sometimes, people had to repeat themselves two or three times before she would respond.

Now everyone around her has to talk to her more every day, otherwise she can just sit there blankly all day.

Fortunately, there are two children in the family this year. Ye Chenghe's two children are raised at home, with Ye's mother helping to take care of them. They are brought home to play every day, and they still have the liveliness and energy of children running and jumping.

The old lady kept her eyes glued to the child, afraid that the child might fall.

However, after the New Year, Ye Chenghe will also be taking his wife and children to Zhoushan.

Only then did Mr. Ye decide to stay home and spend more time talking with his elderly mother.

It's unrealistic to expect Ye Yaodong, a young and middle-aged adult man, to do nothing, abandon all his career, and just stay at home with his elderly parents.

As a son, it was only right for Ye's father to be filial to his elderly mother. He felt that he was getting old and it was time to go home to retire, farm, and take care of her.

After the meal, everyone sat together and chatted about topics that interested them.

Sister-in-law Ye also specifically mentioned that after Ye Jingjing gets married, she will go to the provincial capital with Ye Chenghai to take care of Ye Chenghai's child for a year.

Ye Chenghai's wife is also pregnant with their second child. Although her family lives nearby, the couple still needs a lot of help as they live on their own.

She can't just not help at all, because she can't treat her two sons equally, but she can't just leave Ye Chenghe to take care of his sons.

If you help one person but can't help another, there will definitely be complaints.

She finally understood the troubles of having many sons and grandsons.

Such a trouble is something even Sister Ye Er can only envy; she only has one son who is about to become an old bachelor.

Upon hearing Sister-in-law Ye mention this, she glared fiercely at Ye Chengjiang, thinking that if he shared half of this trouble with her, she wouldn't be bothered at all.

Lin Xiuqing also began to worry after hearing this. She also had two sons, and she talked to Ye Yaodong about it when she got home.

"Oh no, we have two sons now, and we won't be able to treat them equally anymore. If we help one but not the other, we'll end up like my sister-in-law, with our daughters-in-law complaining."

"What are you complaining about? With money, this isn't a problem. Money can solve everything. What's there to worry about? If there's still a problem, it must be that the money wasn't enough."

Lin Xiuqing chuckled and said, "What you said makes a lot of sense."

"That's right. If you can't take care of them yourself, then give them money so they can hire someone to take care of them. If you can't do the work, then give them money. If you can't do the work and don't give money, then people will complain. Isn't that what my sister-in-law is doing now? She's been helping Chenghe take care of the children all along. It's no wonder the eldest daughter-in-law has complaints."

"Then my two daughters-in-law can just give me the money, and I won't have to bother."

"That's how it has to be. Distance makes things better, close proximity makes things worse. Just give us money, money is more popular than you. With money, we can relax and get away with things."

"You seem to understand things quite well?"

"That's right. When Yangyang gets into university, we'll buy him a car too, and arrange the cars according to the universities they get into. I'm just being fair to both of them. If the eldest gets one, the second one will get one too."

Where is your daughter?

"Same."

(End of this chapter)