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

Chapter 798 Return to the Village
Xiao Changjiang knew that it was wrong of him to agree without discussing it with his wife, but since his father had asked him, he couldn't say that he needed to come back and discuss it before giving an answer. He took out a bankbook from his pocket and said, "This is Dad's compensation to us. He said that he would convert our half into cash."

Seeing the three thousand yuan on it, Zhang Haitang felt much better: "Since the matter has been settled, it would be unseemly for me to disagree, especially since the old man has already made compensation."

Xiao Changjiang patted his wife's hand: "This is what I'm thinking. Rather than the two families living in the same courtyard, it would be better to use the money Dad gave us to find a smaller courtyard nearby."

Zhang Haitang also thought it was a good idea: "Okay, I'll inquire about it in the next few days, and if there's a suitable courtyard, I'll buy it."

After finishing the story, thinking about the family of her brother-in-law whom she had recognized, she said, "I never expected that Chu Xue's fiancé would be from the Fu family."

"Look at what you're saying. Chu Xue is not only beautiful, but she also has a respectable job. Moreover, she looks capable. She's more than a match for their fourth son."

"But then again, the Fu family is probably secretly delighted right now. Our two families are evenly matched."

Xiao Changjiang laughed and even poured himself a glass of wine. After taking a sip, he said, "You all deserve credit for finding my brother. Of course, without Chuxue, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly. In any case, we finally found my brother, which fulfilled my and Dad's dream."

The meaning behind these words couldn't be clearer: from now on, she would be the support for the second son's family, and even more so for her niece, Chuxue.

When Xiao Changsheng's family returned to Liushu Village, all the villagers who had heard the news gathered around: "Shanliang, did you really find your biological parents?"

"Shanliang, your family is going to live in the city from now on?"

Just then, someone shouted, "The Party Secretary and the Village Chief are here! Make way!"

The Party Secretary was the first to squeeze in: "You're back?"

Xiao Changsheng nodded: "Yes."

"What are you doing here?" The person who brought them back spoke first: "Are you cadres from Willow Tree Village?"

The Party Secretary and the Village Chief both nodded.

The man then said, "As you all know, this former Comrade Liu Shanliang has changed his name. Now his name is Xiao Changsheng. He is the second son of our old leader Xiao. Please don't call him by the wrong name in the future."

The onlookers were in an uproar, all turning their attention to the Party Secretary and the Village Chief.

The Party Secretary nodded and said, "It's true. A few days ago, someone came and helped them change their registered names. Not only Shanliang, oh no, now he's called Changsheng, Xiao Changsheng. Not only him, but his three daughters' surnames were also changed to Xiao."

Xiao Changsheng, mindful of his wife's health, said, "Secretary of the Party Committee, Village Chief, ladies and aunties, Lamei can't stand for long right now, so we'll head back first."

I had originally planned to invite the village officials to my home for dinner that evening, but with so many villagers in front of me, I decided against it.

Someone escorted them back. Although the two men were dressed in plain clothes, their imposing manner made them seem like extraordinary people, so naturally no one dared to block their way.

As soon as they left, everyone was in an uproar: "Do you think they're still coming back?"

"With a father who's that capable, there's no way he'd stay in the village."

Actually, Xiao Changsheng hadn't planned to go to the city at first. He thought there would be a lot of gossip, so after thinking it over, he decided to go to the city to work, so that at least his wife wouldn't have to face these things anymore.

(End of this chapter)