Chapter 224

Chapter 224

He Tian didn’t directly say what he wanted; instead, he asked his father, "Dad, do you think we’d have a good life if my unseen cousin ever came back?"

He Youde fell silent immediately. Did he even need to ask? Of course not.

Moreover, if the events from back then were brought up again, wouldn’t he be finished?

Even if his elder brother didn’t press charges, he and Xiao Tian would no longer receive any help from him.

All their years of planning would be for nothing.

It was still that family of peasants! They had made him so passive now.

That family of misfortunes clearly wanted to control him. They could dream on.

No matter who it was, they wouldn’t be allowed to block his son’s path.

"Xiao Tian, don’t worry. Your unfortunate cousin will never come and bother you in this lifetime. Dad will make sure everything is arranged properly. All you need to do is climb higher.

Our good days depend on you.

Back then, your grandfather felt sorry for me and didn’t let me follow your uncle.

If I had been able to serve the country back then, I wouldn’t be any worse off than him now.

Your dad was too filial, and your grandfather was shortsighted.

But don’t worry, Dad won’t hold you back."

Thinking about his elder brother’s good life over the years, He Youde felt resentful.

Why couldn’t these good days be his?

After hearing his father’s words, He Tian knew there shouldn’t be any problems. As long as his cousin never appeared before him, everything would be fine.

In a few days, he would find some people to pretend they knew his unseen cousin and tell the family that the cousin had died.

Then his uncle would surely give up waiting.

"Dad, I believe you, but you must guarantee that the cousin won’t appear before me. I’ll quickly find some people to convince Uncle that the cousin has died." He Tian worried that his father might not be reliable and reiterated the importance of this matter.

He also shared his plan.

Hearing his son’s thoughts, He Youde felt reassured. Indeed, this was his son.

They had thought along the same lines.

"Alright, Dad will listen to you."

Winter came unexpectedly.

The weather had been relatively warm, but within a week, snow began to fall in the county.

It was only early December, and this year’s snow had come quite early.

Early in the morning, Bai Xiuxiu woke up to see a white expanse outside.

The roads were covered in snow.

Bai Xiuxiu got dressed and went down from the bed, seeing her mother washing vegetables by the stove with an iron pot set up. The two children were sitting beside her, warming themselves by the fire.

Bai Xiuxiu looked around but couldn’t see her husband, which was strange.

"What are you looking for? It’s so early," Wei Pozi asked her daughter with a smile.

She had been staying here for a few days and could see how well her daughter and son-in-law got along.

Every morning, her son-in-law took care of Xiuxiu more meticulously than she did herself.

Sitting next to her mother, Bai Xiuxiu helped her pick the vegetable leaves. "Mom, where’s Qinghe? Why haven’t I seen him this morning?"

"He went to the factory. With the heavy snow, their coal just arrived, and he was called to help. The factory is giving out three cans of food, so he left early after lighting the stove." Wei Pozi finished washing the vegetables and looked at her daydreaming daughter.

She smiled. "What’s wrong? Talk to Mom."

"Nothing, I’m just used to him being at home in the mornings." After washing the vegetables, Bai Xiuxiu washed her hands and started braiding Yueyue’s hair.

Wei Pozi finished cooking and called her daughter and grandchildren to eat.

While they were eating, someone arrived outside.

This person rushed over, and it seemed to be Director Wang, accompanied by Xiao Tang and Xiao Song.

Seeing Bai Xiuxiu still eating, Director Wang hesitated whether to enter.

"Director? Xiao Tang, Xiao Song? Why are you here?" Bai Xiuxiu was surprised, as it wasn’t working hours yet, and they had arrived quite early today.

Seeing her shock, Director Wang explained first, "I called them over. With the heavy snow today, I planned to give the female staff a half-day off until the snow is cleared. However, during the meeting, I heard that there are people coming to inspect our district.

They are very concerned about each street.

So I quickly called them over. Xiuxiu, our street always takes the lead.

This time should be no different.

We need to clear all this snow as quickly as possible.

We also need to expedite the delivery of coal to the elderly living alone on this street.

Time is tight. If you're finished eating, let's go right away."

Director Wang's tone was urgent.

It's said that the people coming to inspect the various street offices are from the provincial government.

They want to see the local street atmosphere and how we handle our work.

This is a great opportunity. If Wutong Street performs well, she will be taken more seriously at future meetings.

Who wouldn't want to stand out?

Bai Xiuxiu had already eaten most of her meal and, hearing how important it was, got up to leave: "Director, I'm done eating. Let's go now."

"Xiuxiu, wait a moment, take your lunch box with you." Granny Wei, seeing her daughter in such a hurry, quickly handed her the prepared lunch box.

"I've also packed some food for your husband. Remember to reheat it for lunch, don't let it get cold or go hungry," Granny Wei admonished her daughter, her heart aching for the hardships her daughter and son-in-law faced outside as she glanced at the weather.

At least her elder daughter's place was warmer.

"Mom, I'll head out now. With such heavy snow today, there's still food at home, so please don't go out." Bai Xiuxiu hurriedly left.

After they went out, Xiao Song expressed her envy towards Bai Xiuxiu's situation: "Xiuxiu, your mom is really thoughtful. She stays here all the time, and your husband agrees?"

Her own mother rarely came over, even for meals. Her mother-in-law and her husband would not be pleased.

After all, everyone values their food, and giving it to others means less for themselves.

"My mom helps my husband and me a lot. With her around, someone looks after the kids, and she cooks for us, so we don't have to prepare meals when we get home." Bai Xiuxiu was genuinely happy about her mother's presence.

Hearing this, Xiao Song's smile became somewhat forced.

Xiao Tang felt even more uncomfortable, wondering why everything good seemed to happen to Bai Xiuxiu.

"Let's go to the office first to get the snow-clearing tools. Today, not only will we be clearing snow, but I've also arranged for some young men to help.

There are leftover notebooks from last year at the office. We'll give each of them ten notebooks.

Most of these families have children or younger siblings in school nearby."