bookbashuk Chapter 430 A Stench-Induced Rat
Chapter 430 A Stench-Induced Rat
When she learned that her son had finally returned home, Wang Yinhua was overjoyed when she got home from get off work. She even borrowed some meat coupons and bought a few ounces of meat to make dumplings with chives.
Although she has two sons and a daughter, to be honest, she had long been disappointed in her eldest son and had given up all hope.
The only ones I can count on are my daughter and my youngest son.
Fortunately, her daughter and youngest son are both successful and have grown up, which has saved her a lot of worry.
Now, throughout Fengyang County, when people talk about whose children are successful, everyone says that Wang Yinhua is blessed and knows how to educate her children.
Even some factory directors and leaders' wives would come to her privately to ask for her secrets to raising children.
They never come empty-handed; they always come with big bags and small packages. They're very enthusiastic and speak very kindly, always praising their daughter and son.
Although these were just polite words, Wang Yinhua loved hearing them. She admitted that she was just that vulgar and liked it when others envied her, were jealous of her, and fawned over her.
As for those who outwardly flatter her, whether they secretly curse her or not, she doesn't care. As long as it doesn't reach her face, who cares about such things?
Carrying the meat, Wang Yinhua hummed a little tune as she leisurely made her way home, attracting many envious glances along the way.
"Oh dear, Yinhua is so lucky. Her daughter is successful and her son got into such a good university. We can only envy her."
"That's right. Although Yinhua has been a widow for so many years, she is really lucky. Not only are her sons and daughters successful, but her daughter married so well, and her son-in-law is a filial son-in-law who treats her even better than his own mother."
How can a woman in this world be so lucky? She's over 50 years old, and people her age call her "auntie" or even "grandma" when she goes out.
This person, however, still has a taut and smooth face, looking like she's in her early thirties. The key is that she's also beautiful and charming, and sometimes she gets hit on by young men in their twenties and thirties who want to date her.
Unlike when they were young, when they not only had to bear children and take care of everything for the men in their families, they also have to do this and that for their children in their old age, taking care of and raising their children.
He hadn't had a moment's rest for most of his life, and that was bad enough, but the worst part was that his children were also disappointing.
It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy.
Wang Yinhua raised her hand to brush away the stray hairs from her forehead, glanced at her old friends who lived in the same compound and were being sarcastic, and without any politeness or pretense, she simply smiled and agreed.
"I am indeed lucky. Although the first half of my life was tough, I am now enjoying the good life after all the hardships."
"Alright, I'm not talking to you anymore. I have to go home and cook. It's rare for my son to come home today, and my daughter and son-in-law are here too. It's finally a family reunion."
"We absolutely have to celebrate!"
Considering the children, they are still taking care of the old lady.
After working hard for most of the day to wrap the dumplings, Wang Yinhua thought for a moment and put them directly into a bowl without cooking them, planning to take them over there and cook them fresh.
Before leaving, she didn't forget to call her grandson Jinbao along.
As for her eldest son, she had long forgotten about him. Besides, he was already a grown man, and she, as his mother, didn't need to worry about what to have for dinner.
Wang Yinhua took the package of raw dumplings, then led Jinbao by the hand, and left without saying a word to He Quan.
After going out for a walk, He Quan returned to his empty house and asked the neighbors. He was still a little confused, as his mother, Wang Yinhua, should have already gotten off work at this time.
Why isn't anyone home? And Jinbao isn't here either. Could something have happened? He frantically searched the entire house, but still couldn't find anyone.
He was so anxious that he was running around in circles.
At that moment, a neighbor saw it and spoke up in surprise.
"Quanzi, your mother has already made dumplings and taken your son to your grandma's house across the street. Why aren't you going over there yet?"
"Your younger brother Xiaofei came back today, didn't you know?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the old woman next to him tugged at the neighbor and whispered something to him.
The neighbor's face turned awkward, and he gave an embarrassed laugh. "Well, Quanzi, don't take it to heart. I was just talking nonsense. Just pretend you didn't hear what I said today."
He Quan's body suddenly stiffened, his face turned pale, and he seemed dazed, as if he had lost his mind, before returning to the house.
I felt extremely uncomfortable, a mix of emotions, feeling both depressed and sour, and I was in great pain.
So, it turns out, the whole family went to reunite.
He knew nothing. Xiao Fei was back, but his own brother didn't know. Their family had gone to reunite, but he didn't know that either...
They didn't even leave him a single word.
This clearly shows they're treating him like an outsider, and they're keeping their distance from him.
He Quan's mind drifted back to the rumors he had recently heard.
Some say that Mrs. Xu has given all her good possessions to Xu Sui and Xu Fei, her brother and sister.
This also includes the courtyard house where the old lady now lives.
Thinking of this, he clenched his palms tightly and bit his lips so hard they almost bled.
That courtyard was not only in a good location, but also spacious, much better than the large tenement they lived in now.
Even the houses where some of the factory leaders lived weren't as nice as the old lady's.
Not to mention that the Xu family's ancestors were once wealthy and powerful, and who knows how many good things they have.
But he didn't see any of these things.
He Quan couldn't understand it. He should have a share of those things too. He wasn't actually surnamed Xu, but Wang Yinhua had taken him with her and remarried Xu Sui's father.
He had called Xu Sui's father "Dad" for so many years. Xu Sui's father had even said that he would treat him as his own son and would never deliberately favor anyone.
He will have everything that Xu Sui and Xu Fei have, and even more than they do.
But it's already become like this?
He had lived in the Xu family for so many years, and he had never seen or obtained anything fake.
Just because he doesn't have the surname Xu and isn't a child of the Xu family, does that mean he shouldn't be given anything?
He Quan felt increasingly uncomfortable as he thought about it; he could have at least given him a little something.
Now Xu Sui and Xu Fei are both so capable and successful, while he is incompetent and can only rely on his mother to support him.
When his grandmother was distributing things, why didn't she think of him and give him a little something?
The more He Quan thought about it, the more upset he became. Unconsciously, he ran to the gate of Old Madam Xu's courtyard. As soon as he got close, he heard laughter and cheerful voices coming from inside.
He peeked through the crack in the door.
In the small kitchen in the yard.
Wang Yinhua was making dumplings, while several children were running around in the yard, laughing and playing.
Xu Sui, Qin Yunzhou, Xu Fei, and the others were all helping in the kitchen. Everyone was chatting and laughing, creating a lively and warm atmosphere.
He hid in the shadows, like a stinking rat that couldn't stand the light, completely out of place among these people.