She won't clear her name; she'll throw away all the scum.

Old Mrs. Xia began to praise him lavishly.

Jiang Wenhua felt much better. "Old Xia, let me tell you, Deputy Factory Director Tian played a significant role in spreading those rumors about you."

However, there's no need to worry too much; soon, he'll be overwhelmed with his own problems.

Jiang Wenhua's tone now sounded like that of a charlatan, but Old Lady Xia knew he actually had that ability.

This person values ​​money so much that he would try to resolve his current predicament as quickly as possible, even if it meant spending money on meals for those people during this period.

Grandma Xia firmly believed this.

"Xiao Jiang, you've worked hard these past few days. When you and Xiao Fang get married, I'll give you a big gift."

Jiang Wenhua was very satisfied. His wedding with Xiao Fang would definitely be very troublesome, and they would need someone like Lao Xia who could keep things in check. The main purpose of his recent hard work was to get Lao Xia to put in some effort at their wedding because of this.

"When are you planning to get married?" Old Mrs. Xia asked, noticing how lovey-dovey they'd been lately and that they'd even given a bride price. She figured it must be soon.

Jiang Wenhua said with a smile, "It'll be soon, it'll be soon. Wait until you resolve this matter, otherwise Xiao Fang won't be at ease."

Grandma Xia: "Your mother and your sister must be overjoyed, right?"

Jiang Wenhua: "Not only are my people happy, but Xiao Fang's parents are happy too."

Grandma Xia asked疑惑地: 'What are they so happy about? Did you give them money?'

Jiang Wenhua: "How could that be? They are satisfied with me as their son-in-law. Xiao Fang and I plan to bring her fourth sister to live with us."

Grandma Xia was puzzled again.

Jiang Wenhua had no choice but to explain that her younger sister had almost been married off to another man by her parents. At that time, Jiang Wenhua had made promises to Fang's parents, and they reluctantly agreed to cancel the engagement. If she had stayed there, they might have married her off to someone else at any time.

"He's a pitiful person too."

Jiang Wenhua: 'My sister, Qiu Rong, is pregnant again.'

He dropped another bombshell: his sister, who had previously suffered a miscarriage after being beaten, became pregnant again just a few months later.

Grandma Xia: "Your mother and your sister... oh!"

Jiang Wenhua could only back down: "I hope nothing goes wrong this time, and that I can have a healthy baby. Like they hope, I hope it's a son, so that my family over there will have some security."

If you ask me, it would be better for her to move out on her own. At least no one will beat her up. I've told them eight hundred times, but I still can't convince them. I've worn my lips out from talking so much.

A few months later, Deputy Factory Director Tian no longer had time to use underhanded tactics against Old Lady Xia, and his once impregnable clique finally erupted into a major argument.

At first, it was just people in a small group criticizing and expressing their dissatisfaction with each other, but later it turned into their dissatisfaction with Deputy Factory Director Tian.

They felt just as Xiao Jiang had said: every time Deputy Factory Director Tian got into trouble, he would make them take the blame. If they had been more responsible, they would have been promoted much faster than they are now.

All the credit went to Deputy Factory Director Tian, ​​while they only received meager benefits that slipped through his fingers. And yet, they were still expected to be grateful to Deputy Factory Director Tian for the perks he provided.

They believe they deserve more; that's their rightful reward.

Deputy Factory Director Tian felt utterly speechless. He genuinely cared deeply for his subordinates, always striving to secure opportunities for them; he was certainly not the kind of leader who stole credit, as they claimed.

But people are always controlled by their own imaginations, and no matter how Deputy Factory Director Tian explained, they wouldn't listen.

Deputy Factory Director Tian has been extremely stressed lately.

As the year draws to a close, Grandma Xia is in high spirits lately, and even factories in several neighboring cities have invited her to come and exchange experiences.

"Sister, I'm going there for a few months after the New Year. The workshop leaders will be going with me. We'll be exchanging experiences among the textile factories."

"Originally, it was supposed to be Lao Yuan who went, but she hasn't been feeling well lately, so the factory manager asked me to go instead."

"I heard that people over there have heard of my name too. Do you think I'm about to make a name for myself?"

"It would be good to have a chat with their women's directors then."

"It seems like I'm on an overseas assignment."

“I’ve delegated a lot of the work to Xiao Fang; she’s getting more and more capable.”

Grandma Xia muttered to herself, having a lot to say to her sister every day.

Xia Yu'e looked at her younger sister with a proud expression, "Then we must have a prosperous and joyous New Year, so that you may have a good omen for the new year."

Grandma Xia: "Let's buy more New Year's goods. Last year, the supply and marketing cooperative supplied a batch of easy-to-digest pastries. I wonder what new styles will come out this year."

"I'll buy more then, and make you and Lingling new clothes and shoes. You'll look so much better!"

Xia Yu'e was no longer the person who was reluctant to spend money. She knew that if she refused, it would definitely make her sister unhappy. Anyway, her salary was more than enough to support herself and Lingling, so why say anything that would spoil the mood?

"Okay, I'll make a tiger head hat for Lingling then, so she can go out looking pretty and all the other kids will be envious. Then no one will bully her anymore."

Chen Lingling smiled and said, "I want the red one."

Xia Yu'e: "Okay, let's make red one for Lingling."

The three of them were happily discussing the New Year's celebrations. This was the first New Year since Grandma Xia and her sister reunited, so it naturally had a different meaning.

Xia Yu'e: "I never dared to imagine that I would have such a good life."

Thinking of the biting cold wind outside, and how her face and hands would turn red every time her younger sister came home, Xia Yu'e suddenly asked, "Yu'e, how much does it cost to buy a bicycle ticket from someone else?"

Grandma Xia glared at her: "Sister, you want a bicycle?"

Xia Yu'e shook her head: "No, it's just that walking to work every day is too tiring. If it's cheap, you might as well buy a bicycle. I see that everyone else has one."

I'll crochet you a pair of gloves you can use on your bicycle, and then I'll make you a face mask, so you won't get cold when you ride your bike."

Grandma Xia laughed, "Sister, it's just a detour, it's not far. With that money, we'd rather make you a few more clothes."

Xia Yu'e knew her sister was only superficially generous; she was generous to her but stingy with herself. She would buy them clothes and food without a second thought, but she would hesitate for ages before buying herself some face cream.

Xia Yu'e felt sorry for her too. After calculating the money in her mind, Xia Yu'e put on an act, "Yue'e, I've never ridden a bicycle before. I saw that other people have them, and I want to try riding one for a ride."

However, I've experienced so many things, one more won't make a difference. Our family should definitely save more money.

As expected, Old Lady Xia was immediately taken advantage of.

Yes, her sister has never had a good life. It's not like her salary can't afford a bicycle. How much money could an old lady like her, her old lady sister, and a child like Chen Lingling possibly spend?

Why save so much money? It would be much better to buy a bicycle and everyone would be happy.

Grandma Xia made up her mind to ask her third son to help her inquire about tickets, hoping to buy them before the New Year so that her sister could learn to ride a bike and have a good time!