bookbashuk Chapter 408 Mom will go with you
Chapter 408 Mom will go with you
Xu Sui nodded, no longer hiding anything, "I did give it to them."
"It was given to me secretly before I went to school last time. Grandma divided all her things into two equal parts, giving one part to me and the other part to Xiaofei."
She was quite startled when she saw the jewelry box filled with shiny, golden croakers and several bracelets and other jewelry with good quality.
There were too many things, they were heavy and conspicuous, and we couldn't take them with us at the time, but the thought of the decade of upheaval that would follow made us realize how important it was.
Xu Sui didn't dare leave all those things with the old lady. What if something happened later and someone reported her, and she was investigated and labeled a landlord or capitalist? That would be terrible.
So she didn't tell anyone, found a very secluded place, and hid the things there. The things the old lady gave her are still in that spot.
"So many, you've given them all to me?"
Wang Yinhua was somewhat surprised, but when she thought about the old lady's background and the glorious past of the Xu family's ancestors, she wasn't so surprised anymore.
The mother-in-law only has one son, her husband, and her husband only has two children, Sui Sui and Xiao Fei.
Those things can't be given to outsiders like Wang Xiuer; they must be given to her own grandchildren.
But to her surprise, the old lady divided the money equally between the two children, showing no favoritism towards the boys.
"Yes, I gave it all to Grandma. I didn't keep any for myself." Xu Sui hadn't planned to take the old woman's things, but she insisted on giving them to her.
They even said that these things were originally intended for the siblings, and since they would be given to them sooner or later anyway, giving them to them sooner would prevent anyone from coveting them.
It's clear that she was already wary of Wang Xiuer back then.
Wang Yinhua felt a mix of emotions. She reached out and took Xu Sui's hand, then sighed.
"Your grandma is a cold-faced but warm-hearted person. She used to be a bit harsh with her words, but she was actually a very nice person."
"It's a pity that good people don't get good rewards. Your grandmother saved so many people in her life, but in the end, she herself was paralyzed and bedridden."
"Sui Sui, where do you think we can find a good doctor to take a look at your grandma? What if there's a cure?"
Even though the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had such a difficult falling out back then, no one made things hard for her, and no one said a bad word about her outside.
She would even retort to those who said that she, a widow, was the best at seducing men.
Xu Sui thought so too.
"Mom, don't worry, I will definitely find a reliable doctor for Grandma."
The thought of the once proud and dignified old lady now paralyzed in bed filled her with a deep sense of unease.
After chatting for a while, the mother and daughter went to buy some groceries and cooked several dishes suitable for the patient.
We arrived at Grandma Xu's courtyard again.
Little did they know, they had just arrived there.
Then a large group of people wearing red armbands suddenly rushed over and surrounded the entire Xu family's courtyard.
This was quite a spectacle; it frightened passersby so much that they didn't dare to look at it for long and quickly lowered their heads and left.
The timid neighbors next door simply closed their doors, while only a few of the bolder ones dared to peek through the cracks in the doors to see what was happening.
The atmosphere was oppressive and gloomy; the originally overcast sky became even more stifling and unbearably hot.
Wang Yinhua's expression immediately changed. She reacted quickly and tugged at Xu Sui's arm, pulling her daughter to a corner where no one was around.
"Why are these people here? Could it be... your grandma's being targeted?"
The more she talked, the more frightened she became, her heart pounded, and her voice trembled involuntarily.
The ancestors of the Xu family could be considered landlords in the past, because they owned not only a lot of land, but also many shops.
But that's all in the past. Long ago, the old lady had already decided to distribute all the land to the villagers and donate most of her family's assets. She even handed over the deeds to the shops.
Now, only the small courtyard of about 70 or 80 square meters where the old lady now lives remains.
In addition, when they fought the Japanese, the old lady donated a lot of supplies and medicines, saving the lives of many people in the county.
Therefore, the old lady was not affected when classifying social status back then.
This year has been anything but peaceful, with many incidents affecting even our small town, causing widespread panic. When things are peaceful, people are afraid to go out on the streets, fearing they might be targeted.
I thought that was the end of it.
Who would have thought that this would happen at the very last minute?
Ugh, what a mess.
Xu Sui glanced at the courtyard that was surrounded by people, and gently patted Wang Yinhua's shoulder, "Mom, don't worry."
"Yunzhou is inside. You wait here while I go check on things. Let's figure out what's going on and then find a solution."
After saying that, she was about to step forward.
The next second, Wang Yinhua grabbed her hand tightly. She suppressed her fear, but her gaze was very firm.
"Sui Sui, Mom will go with you."
"Damn it, with this family background, going back eight generations, they're practically poor peasants. Nothing bad will happen to them."
There was no such thing as getting a marriage certificate back then. She and her husband got married by simply having a banquet. Now, her husband has been gone for many years, and she has been a widow ever since.
To be honest, Wang Yinhua and the Xu family have no connection whatsoever, so it shouldn't have any impact on them.
As for Sui Sui, her daughter married a military officer, so it has nothing to do with Sui Sui.
The only one who might be affected is Xiaofei, who is still studying at the military medical university and hasn't graduated yet. It's unknown whether something might happen to him.
Xu Sui thought about it and realized that her mother was not only a worker, but also a poor peasant from a poor family. She was widowed at a young age. In that era, her family background meant she was considered an oppressed poor person.
If those people really included them, they probably would have already raided the tenement compound.
"Okay, let's go together."
The mother and daughter had just reached the door when they were blocked by the group of people who coldly berated them.
"What are you doing? Old Mrs. Xu has been reported as a landlord who oppressed many poor people. This place is being searched, and no one is allowed to trespass."
"If there's nothing else, hurry up and leave."
Xu Sui quickly pulled Wang Yinhua, who was about to speak, behind her and looked up to meet the eyes of the people blocking their way.
"Hello, comrade, I'd like to ask who reported this?"
"As far as I know, Old Mrs. Xu is a senior doctor who has saved many lives and has an excellent reputation throughout Fengyang County."
"Now that Mrs. Xu is old, she is already paralyzed in bed and can't speak. Apart from this small courtyard, there is nothing else in the whole house."