country bumpkin

Since Wang Cuihua caused a scene at the old house a few times, she has never been back.

Mu Shuyun was relieved that her daughter had stopped making a fuss and finally quieted down. But her eldest son hadn't come either, and Mu Shuyun was a little worried. Had her eldest son grown distant from her?

Although Kong Xiangguang runs a business in the city, he is busy in the morning and can choose whether to open the shop in the afternoon after lunch.

He used to go home once a week, but after this incident, he never went to the old house to see his parents again.

After hearing Wang Cuihua's words, Kong Xiangguang felt that his parents, brothers, and sisters all sided with his second sister and didn't take him, the eldest brother, seriously at all.

So he decided to cut off all contact with his parents, siblings, and relatives from now on.

He didn't return until the day Mu Shuyun passed away, when he finally saw his mother one last time and attended her funeral. (This happened many years later.)

None of the siblings forced Wang Cuihua and Kong Xiangguang to do what they did.

Even siblings rely on fate. If that fate is gone, and it was their decision that led to the breakup, it's inevitable.

Parents give birth to and raise their son, sending him to school and teaching him a trade. When he grows up, they build him a house, help him get married, help raise his children, and help with all sorts of household chores. How did things come to this?

Mu Shuyun is soft-hearted and sometimes misses her eldest son, but she keeps it to herself and doesn't say it out loud. However, she carefully inquires about the latest news about her eldest son's family.

Although Kong Tongming wasn't that soft-hearted, he was also heartbroken, but he never said it.

He stubbornly insisted, "It's better not to acknowledge such an unfilial son."

That night, Mu Shuyun secretly wiped away her tears again. Kong Tongming turned over and sighed heavily.

"Don't be sad, your children have their own destiny."

Mu Shuyun choked up as she said, "I'm just worried about Xiangguang. I don't know how he's doing in the city."

Kong Tongming was silent for a moment, then said, "I'll go to the city to see him tomorrow."

Mu Shuyun sat up abruptly. "Really?"

Kong Tongming nodded. "No matter what he thinks, as his father, I have to make things clear."

The next day, Kong Tongming left home early in the morning. When he arrived at his eldest son's shop in the city, Kong Xiangguang was taken aback when he saw his father.

Kong Tongming said with a stern face, "Xiangguang, I came here today to tell you that your parents have not done anything to wrong you, and your brothers and sisters have no ill intentions either. If you still consider me your father, come back with me to see your mother. Your mother... she, she is worried about you, and often secretly wipes away tears at night."

Kong Xiangguang lowered his head and remained silent for a long time, his heart filled with conflict, but in the end he did not compromise.

He shook his head and said calmly, "Dad, you can see I'm quite busy. Let's talk about it when I have time!"

Kong Tongming understood that his son still didn't want to reconcile with them.

Kong Tongming was extremely disappointed, after all, they had never had a direct argument with their eldest son. It was his wife, Wang Cuihua, who always caused trouble at the old house.

They, as parents, have tolerated Wang Cuihua's arrogance all this time, all for his sake. How could he be so heartless?

At this moment, Kong Xiangguang simply lowered his head and remained silent.

Kong Tongming was completely disheartened. He didn't say anything more; it would be pointless anyway. He lowered his head, put his hands behind his back, and turned to leave.

Looking at his father's hunched back, Kong Xiangguang realized that his father seemed to have aged several years in an instant.

He was filled with mixed feelings, but he stuck to his decision and did not go after his father.

In his heart, although his wife was wrong, they were still family. His parents had many children, so losing him wouldn't matter, and they shouldn't feel any difference.

But their little family is different. He is the pillar of this family, and his wife is the emotional support; only in this way can their little family be complete.

He only cares about his family; he doesn't care what outsiders think.

That was how the matter was settled. Kong Tongming did not bring his eldest son back. Mu Shuyun understood that her son had chosen to listen to his wife.

Having already tried her best, she has come to terms with it and no longer expects her son to come back; she will just let things take their course.

News of their family's story spread like wildfire throughout the village.

Several elderly women who knew Mu Shuyun would come to visit, and they would offer her words of comfort, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

They are all mothers-in-law themselves, and they understand this feeling. How can anyone accept that the son they raised with such hardship has become their enemy?

Although Kong Xiangguang and Mu Shuyun were not enemies, they had no contact whatsoever, essentially severing ties with each other.

Life went on as usual, and soon it was time for Yunya to start her third year of junior high school.

During the holiday between the second and third years of junior high school, Yunya stayed in Kongjia Village.

The harvesting, planting, watering, and feeding of pigs continued as before, and Yunya still loved this rural lifestyle.

Nothing much happened during the holiday, except for one happy event: my third uncle, Kong Xiangyao, got engaged.

The two were introduced by a neighbor; the woman's name was Miao Yanhong.

She was of average appearance, with a side-parted ponytail, fair skin, high cheekbones, a large nose with a high bridge, big double eyelids, and a face shape that was somewhat U-shaped.

He has a good personality; he's easygoing and says what he thinks without any ulterior motives, unlike Wang Cuihua, whose face is sharp and mean, and whose eyes are full of calculation.

Several of his sisters-in-law liked his personality very much, and they even gave him a gift when they got engaged.

After their engagement, Miao Yanhong stopped going out to work. She had always worked in a factory in another city, but now that she's settled down at home, she won't be leaving again.

The two are deeply in love, inseparable and deeply affectionate.

Kong Xiangyao has already obtained his driver's license and is preparing to buy a car to drive as a taxi.

Miao Yanhong had no objections. As long as the person was hardworking, had no bad habits, and lived a good life, that was fine.

Kong Xiangyao scraped together enough money to buy a car and started driving a taxi in Yicheng. He lived in a small side room of his older sister's house.

Miao Yanhong also works at a restaurant in Yicheng, and the restaurant provides meals and accommodation, so she doesn't have to worry about not having a place to stay.

Because so many people were laid off, a flood of people started their own businesses, making restaurants, shops, bookstores, shopping malls, and all other industries very popular.

The increase in individual businesses naturally promotes economic development.

When the two of them have free time, they go on dates and watch movies. Over time, they will naturally end up living together.

After dating for a month, and with the consent of their parents, the two held a wedding ceremony and officially got married.

After getting married, Miao Yanhong moved in with Kong Xiangyao at her eldest sister's house.

Eating with my older sister and her family has made things much more convenient. Both of them go to work during the day and only eat one meal when they get back in the evening, so they're too lazy to cook. Eating with my older sister is much easier.