Starting from 40, holding the Star Mall to lead the motherland

Chapter 49 Suggestions
Han Mengyang had been a guest at Jing'an Villa before, but he never expected that one day he would live there.

Xiaocao was delighted to see that this house had a separate kitchen and bathroom. Her previous house in the alleyway didn't have a bathroom, making it inconvenient to take a shower or go to the toilet.

Han Hui settled Han Mengyang and went upstairs. She was very pressed for time and needed to improve herself.

Xiaocao knew that Han Hui was very clean. She hadn't taken a shower for several days and her body smelled bad, so she took her clothes and went to the bathroom.

Han Mengyang asked, "Mom, did Grandpa really leave behind thirty large yellow croakers?"

Huang Shufen didn't want to lie, and since they were living together, her daughter's abilities couldn't be hidden from her son: "Your grandfather passed away suddenly without leaving any words, and later your sister found twenty small yellow croakers in the study."

"Then why do you say thirty large yellow croakers?"

Huang Shufen sighed and said, "Meng Yang, your condition wasn't good before, and I didn't tell you the truth because I was afraid you'd worry. We came to Shanghai to find you this time because, firstly, we were worried about you, and secondly, Zhangshu Village is gone."

Han Mengyang was incredulous. After a moment, he asked, "Hundreds of people in Zhangshu Village, are all gone?"

Seeing that he had misunderstood, Huang Shufen explained, "No, no. When the Japanese came to raid, most people hid in the mountains. Those who didn't have time to hide were killed by the Japanese. Your sister was so angry that she joined the villagers in killing all the Japanese. The Japanese were very vengeful, so the village chief took the villagers and moved to Nanwan, where there were guerrillas."

Han Mengyang breathed a sigh of relief. He whispered, "Mom, if anyone asks about this, just say you had already left Zhangshu Village with your sister and didn't know what happened afterwards. Also, tell Xiaocao not to let anything slip."

Huang Shufen nodded.

Han Mengyang added: "Mom, no matter who asks in the future, you must say that the money was left by grandpa."

Huang Shufen nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll tell you and won't tell anyone else."

The main thing is that I can't hide it. My daughter's abilities are so great that sooner or later the truth will be revealed if we live together now.

That night, Han Mengyang called Han Hui into his room and whispered, "Xiaoman, Shanghai is not like home. Not only is there a mixed crowd here, but many people are two-faced. If you have anything to discuss, you have to consult me, okay?"

Han Hui said, "You're out of the hospital now. I'm going to find a job at the docks."

Han Mengyang disagreed. The docks were gang territory, full of fighting and violence. How could his sister go to such a chaotic place?

Han Hui didn't like being controlled by others. She said unhappily, "Brother, I'm informing you, not asking for your opinion."

In truth, she had a lot of grievances against Han Mengyang. It was understandable that he'd been injured in Kyoto, lost his memory, and lost contact, but why couldn't he come home after recovering? Excuses like being busy with work were just excuses; it all came down to a lack of regard. Her brother, like her, would come back to see her whenever he had time off after leaving for the military.

Han Mengyang choked. How could his soft and gentle sister become so strong? "Little sister, you just came to Shanghai and don't know how complicated the situation is here. If you want a job, I will help you find one when I recover from my illness."

Han Hui didn't want to argue with him, so she stood up and said, "Brother, take good care of your injuries! I know what's going on with me, so you don't have to worry about me."

Huang Shufen saw Han Hui's expression and didn't ask any more questions. She just smiled and said, "Xiaoman, Mom made some rice dumplings with fermented rice wine. They're on the dining table."

Fermented rice dumplings are a snack that Han Hui likes very much. When she has gourmet customers to eat with, she forgets the unpleasantness just now.

Huang Shufen entered the room and asked Han Mengyang, "What did you say just now? Your sister looked unhappy?"

Han Mengyang briefly explained what had just happened: "Mom, the docks are very chaotic and often have accidents. It's not suitable for me to go there."

Huang Shufen was silent for a moment: "Meng Yang, Xiaoman is always successful in everything she does, so don't interfere with her."

Although my daughter's personality has changed a lot, I still understand her better after spending these days with her. This girl suddenly said that she wanted to work at the dock. She must have some ideas. But it's not easy to tell my son about this to avoid unnecessary trouble.
"Mother..." Huang Shufen waved her hand and said, "Meng Yang, Xiaoman has grown up. If you think it's difficult to explain what she wants to do, you can't force her if she doesn't listen.

Han Mengyang was stunned for a moment, but when he came to his senses, he smiled and said, "Okay, I'll pay attention next time."

In the past, my mother would follow everything my grandparents said to my father, word for word, without a single word of objection. He had previously urged her to resist, but she had said it was her duty as a wife and daughter-in-law. Now, she's willing to stand up to him for my sister, a sign of significant improvement. It seems not only my sister has changed, but my mother has, too.

The next day, Huang Shufen and Han Hui went to visit Chen's house, bringing the crispy candies they made.

Jing'an Villa was very close to Zhang Family Garden, just one block away. Han Hui didn't call a van, but simply rode her bicycle to take her there.

Huang Shufen was very calm about having an extra bicycle at home. She said, "After buying such a large villa, having an extra bicycle is nothing."

He Sanmei was talking to the maid and was very happy to see the mother and daughter. "I was planning to come over to see you tomorrow, but I didn't expect you to come."

Han Hui said embarrassedly, "Aunt He, I'm sorry. I agreed to accompany Xiaoxue to class, but I had a lot of things to do at home and it has been put off until now."

He Sanmei laughed and said, "You've been to school, so how could I really let you study with her? I only said that to shut Xiaoxue's father up."

She had seen through Han Hui's reluctance to work for her husband and had deliberately changed the subject. Xiao Hui had saved her daughter's life, so she couldn't force her to do anything.

Han Hui thought she was very insightful: "Aunt He, I actually think you can learn from Xiaoxue."

He Sanmei was startled at first, then smiled and said, "I, I'm not old enough, why should I learn this?"

Han Hui disagreed: "Aunt He, you're only thirty, you're not that old."

Girls in the countryside get married very early. He Sanmei got married at the age of seventeen and gave birth to Xiaoxue at the age of eighteen. She is only twenty-eight years old this year.

Huang Shufen took over the conversation: "Third sister, now that you can read, apart from other things, you don't need to find anyone to write or read letters, and it's also convenient for you to go out."

After a pause, she continued, "Also, if you want to buy a house or do business in the future, if you can't read, you won't even know if the other party tampered with the contract."

She had the most say in this area. When she was little, her aunt believed that a woman's virtue lay in her lack of talent. Her cousins ​​couldn't read a single word, but her mother taught her how to read and do accounting. Later, all of this came in handy.

He Sanmei hesitated a little: "I'm afraid I can't learn it at my age."

Huang Shufen smiled and said, "Third sister, you are smart and capable. As long as you are willing to learn, you will definitely learn well. And if you learn well, with such a good role model, Xiaoxue will study even harder."

Unbeknownst to mother and daughter, Xiaoxue had been studying with her teacher for two days when she said it was too difficult and she didn't want to learn anymore, earning a harsh reprimand from Chen Wenpeng. He Sanmei, knowing the importance of studying, naturally sided with Chen Wenpeng. But seeing her daughter sobbing, she felt heartbroken. If her own learning to read could inspire her daughter, she was willing to give it a try.

Han Hui added, "Aunt He, there's an old saying that goes, 'Where there is a will, there is a way.' As long as you have a desire to learn, you can learn even at sixty, let alone when you're still so young."

He Sanmei was a decisive person and immediately decided to learn. Of course, it was also because Chen Wenpeng was making money now and there was a nanny at home, so she didn't have to do any work. Unlike back home, there was endless work to do every day, and she was exhausted, so how could she have the energy to learn to read?

Han Hui added, "Aunt He, Xiaoxue is a little weak, and practicing martial arts can help strengthen her body."

He Sanmei also had this plan, but her daughter was still weak after recovering from an illness, so she planned to let her recuperate before letting her learn martial arts.

(End of this chapter)