1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 29 Departure from the City
Although her great-grandmother was easy to talk to, the family hadn't separated yet, and she didn't want to put her daughter and son-in-law in a difficult position: "Alright, put us on the bus and hurry back to the farm. Things will be easier once you get to the city. If all else fails, find a helper. Don't worry."

Liu Chuxue agreed with her mother's idea. After all, when she went to the Qiu family yesterday, the pregnant Qiu family's second sister-in-law seemed difficult to get along with, and she didn't want her sister to be bullied when she went back: "Alright, I'll listen to Mom on this matter."

They all knew that Liu Laoqi, who worked as a gatekeeper at the health center, had a slightly worn bicycle: "Sister, go and borrow a bicycle from Grandpa Qi. Later, have your brother-in-law push Dad over to ride it."

Xia Qiu responded and ran towards the gatehouse.

After everything was tidied up, Xia Qiu borrowed a bicycle, and unexpectedly, Liu Laoqi, an elder from the same clan, also came along.

Seeing Qiu Shaofeng carry the person out, they quickly went up to lend a hand.

Seeing that everyone was seated, he took out twenty yuan from his pocket and handed it to Liu's mother: "Shanliang's family, this trip to the city will probably cost a lot. It's better to be frugal on the road than poor. Keep this money safe."

Liu Chuxue was deeply moved, not expecting that her great-uncle would lend them so much money.

Mrs. Liu looked conflicted. Seventh Uncle was right, but how could she possibly take the old man's money? Then she heard Liu Laoqi say, "I have enough money on hand, take it."

Chu Xue realized that if they didn't leave soon, they would miss the train: "Mom, this is Grandpa Qi's gift. We really need it right now. Please accept it. When things get better, we'll be more filial to Grandpa Qi."

These words really struck a chord with Liu Laoqi, since his son was in the army and his daughter had married and moved there, leaving him all alone at home.

The group didn't dare to linger and hurried towards the intersection leading from the commune to the city. In about twenty minutes, a bus bound for the city would pass by.

When they passed by the high school where Liu Chuxue studied, the Liu couple looked guilty. Now that their eldest daughter was married and their youngest daughter was still young, they could only send their second son to the city, and their studies would probably fall behind.

Liu Xiaqiu also thought of this and moved closer to her younger sister: "Chuxue, I think I should go with you. You're about to graduate, and if you fall behind in your studies, you won't get your diploma." Liu Chuxue glanced at her brother-in-law pushing the bicycle in front of her: "You know your in-laws' situation better than I do. If you don't go to work for a few days, not to mention others, your sister-in-law from the next room will make a huge fuss."

To save trouble, Liu Chuxue spoke very bluntly. Liu Xiaqiu sighed, thinking of her sister-in-law from the next room: "If I had known, I wouldn't have married into the family so early."

Liu's mother naturally overheard the two sisters' conversation: "What nonsense are you talking about? Your sister and I will go with you, so don't worry about it. Just live your own life."

After saying that, she sighed inwardly, ultimately blaming herself for not giving her husband a son.

When trouble comes, it's the boys who are more capable; it's really tough on the girls.

They had barely reached the intersection when the bus pulled up.

A couple sitting near the car door noticed their situation and said, "You should sit here."

Liu Chuxue quickly thanked them and settled her parents in: "Sister, brother-in-law, we're leaving now. Please take the bicycle back to Seventh Master later."

She had barely finished speaking when the car started moving.

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Willow Village

Granny Liu looked at the old man sitting on the kang smoking his pipe with some displeasure: "Didn't we agree on this before? Why did you agree to separate the family?"

(End of this chapter)