Beautiful beauties in the 80s courtyard

Chapter 422 It's not because women aren't good enough
Meng Xia smiled and pushed her daughter into the house.

I finally got a day off, but my daughter didn't rest at all. It breaks my heart to see her like that.

But she couldn't say anything more, since her mother-in-law was listening in the room.

Before Lu Qiaoge could enter the house, the courtyard gate that the Lu family had just closed was knocked on again, and Wei Xia's voice came from outside: "Um... is Qiaoge home?"

There was a hint of barely perceptible embarrassment in his tone.

Lu Qiaoge quickly took a few steps and opened the door. Sure enough, Wei Xia was standing outside the door, holding a cloth bag in her hand.

Mengxia knew that her daughter had helped many people recently, and most of those she helped were grateful and did not turn their backs on her.

Wei Xia, standing right in front of me, is one of them.

She lives not far away, and sometimes when she cooks something delicious, she asks her eldest daughter to bring it over.

Meng Xia said sincerely, "You're just visiting, why bring so much stuff? No matter what, it's not easy for you to take care of several children by yourself."

Lu Qiaoge looked at Wei Xia, the woman who had once been deceived by a man, had nowhere to turn, and whose eyes were gloomy. Now, she was completely transformed: her back was straight, her eyes were bright, and she exuded confidence.

She now earns a decent salary, is a master craftswoman, and mentors apprentices, receiving a monthly stipend. Her commute is convenient; there's a bus stop not far from her home, and it's just a few stops to work.

She gives Aunt Han ten yuan a month to help take care of the children. Aunt Han initially refused to accept it because none of Wei Xia's four children were naive; even the youngest knew to stand on a stool to help his older sister wash the dishes.

What Aunt Han likes most about them is that they are not spoiled just because the youngest is a son. Their three daughters are also sensible, and their youngest son is exceptionally well-behaved.

"All the good kids end up in her family." Aunt Han often said this to others, and would also curse Jiang Chusheng for being unlucky, and that he deserved to end up working in logistics.

It is said that Jiang Chusheng was initially very willing to raise Du Wanqing's child, but now it is said that the two of them often quarrel about it.

But Aunt Han genuinely likes these children.

Now Wei Xia earns 60 yuan a month, and she can easily afford to spend 10 yuan to ask Aunt Han to take care of her child.

In the end, Aunt Han accepted it.

The children are well-behaved and obedient, just like her own grandchildren.

So Wei Xia had no worries and could focus entirely on her work. I heard that her year-end bonus was also very high.

Lu Qiaoge was genuinely happy for her.

Wei Xia had long regarded Lu Qiaoge as her own sister. She opened the cloth bag and took out a pair of leather shoes. The soles were thick, the toes were rounded, and there were no fancy patterns, but the shape of the shoes was very beautiful, quite different from the styles commonly seen on the market.

It's exactly the style Lu Qiaoge likes, but to be honest, there's really nowhere to buy this style of leather shoes now.

"Qiao Ge, I designed and made these myself. Don't worry, I didn't take advantage of the company at all. The inside is wool, and the insole is wool too. Try them on and see if they fit."

Looking into Wei Xia's bright eyes, Lu Qiaoge smiled and, without refusing, took off her shoes. Wei Xia couldn't help but say, "Qiaoge, your little feet are so pretty."

Lu Qiaoge chuckled, and Wei Xia, feeling embarrassed, urged, "Hurry up and try it on."

After putting on and tying both shoes, Lu Qiaoge walked a few steps in the room. They were really comfortable, with every part fitting her feet perfectly.

It's easy to imagine how much effort Wei Xia put into making these shoes.

Moreover, the cost must be high; it's clearly made of top-grain cowhide.

Seeing that the shoes fit Lu Qiaoge perfectly, Wei Xia smiled and explained, "These shoes were originally supposed to be paid for out of pocket, but after I made them, the workshop foreman took them to the factory manager. The factory said I was innovative and gave me a reward, so it didn't cost much. Do you like them, Qiaoge?"

Lu Qiaoge certainly liked it.

The soles are both slip-resistant and resilient, so you can walk on snow for a long time without any problems.

She could sense that Wei Xia was truly talented in this area. Although the new leather shoes she made were not groundbreaking, they were definitely ahead of similar products.

Modern shoes generally have two problems: they lack flexibility and their designs are outdated.

Anyway, they're not very comfortable to wear. I don't know how Wei Xia solved it, but these shoes are really comfortable to wear.

"Sister Wei Xia, you are really amazing." Lu Qiaoge praised sincerely.

Wei Xia blushed slightly and looked at Lu Qiaoge, whispering, "Qiaoge, you are truly amazing."

Without Qiao Ge, she wouldn't be where she is today. She'll always remember that.

Meng Xia brought Wei Xia a cup of tea.

The tea used by the Lu family was blended by Lu Qiaoge herself in the autumn. It contained dandelion, honeysuckle, and a little tea leaves, making it exceptionally fragrant when brewed.

Especially in the winter in the north, drinking a cup after a meal is said by the elderly to reduce inflammation and clear away internal heat.

Hearing Wei Xia's words, she smiled, feeling proud and honored.

Her second daughter is capable and kind-hearted.

Even if some people are jealous, there are still more people who like her.

Even the school principal was all smiles when he saw her. Their school was usually a low-paying institution with little financial reward and meager benefits in previous years. But this year, the benefits were exceptionally generous, and the principal openly praised her daughter in front of her without any hesitation.

People who used to ignore her when she was walking on the street now greet her from afar.

As the old lady often said, "When you're poor, nobody cares if you're on the street; when you're rich, distant relatives come calling if you're deep in the mountains."

Although it has nothing to do with being rich or poor, the principle is similar.

Moreover, with her two daughters guiding her, her eldest son has now become a group leader, which is truly due to his own abilities.

Although the eldest daughter-in-law was pregnant, she was full of energy and worked together to develop braised beef noodles.

For this purpose, the factory also transported a lot of beef, beef bones and beef tallow from Inner Mongolia.

The aroma was incredible, even more tempting than chicken stew with mushrooms.

The eldest daughter-in-law also received a bonus for this.

My youngest daughter is the same; nowadays, whenever someone is introduced to a potential partner, she always says that work is important, she's too young, and there's no rush...

Actually, she is only one year younger than Qiao Ge. How could a mother not be anxious?
I definitely wouldn't want to let go of a suitable one, but there really isn't one suitable for Qiao Ling right now.

One person's progress has truly inspired the whole family.

Wei Xia was about to leave after talking with Lu Qiaoge for a while when Meng Xia quickly came out to stop her: "Little Wei, Auntie is making sauerkraut dumplings tonight. Why don't you stay and eat? I'll make extra so the children can take some back with them."

"No, I'm making dumplings tonight too. The dough and filling are ready, and the kids are waiting for them."

Watching Wei Xia's figure disappear around the corner, Meng Xia said to Lu Qiaoge, "If Jiang Chusheng had known that Xiao Wei would end up like this, do you think he would still have tried so hard to divorce her?"

Lu Qiaoge shook her head: "That's hard to say. Du Wanqing and Jiang Chusheng have maintained contact all these years."

Often, family breakdowns are not due to the woman's lack of qualities, but rather to the man's change of heart or other reasons.

But regardless, when a woman becomes strong, she benefits first and foremost.

Meng Xia glanced at her daughter, and she saw right through her.

That makes perfect sense.

There are many outstanding women nowadays, but not all of them are happy.

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