Finally, the feast came to an end.
Cao Xiaolian thought it through and decided to hire two buses at the beginning. They were here in good time to pick them up and send them off when they left.
Old Li had also done his job well. From beginning to end, as long as they toasted, they would drink without any hesitation. Some women felt uncomfortable and felt that they all came from the same village. But now she was living such a good life, using the toasts to drink Mother Cao's wine. However, Old Li's hand was even faster. He directly pulled in a cup, making others feel too embarrassed to look for trouble again.
The villagers were honest and all of them appreciated his kindness. If there were two or three who were a little jealous, then because of this action, they would praise Mother Cao for her good fortune. Not only did they have two obedient and sensible daughters, they even found a man who was so nice to them. A few women started to joke around. They didn't know that Old Li had such an affectionate side to him before, otherwise they would have introduced him to Yun Yun.
Some of them were on good terms with Mother Cao and felt disgusted with her, so they ridiculed her, "Let's drop the matter. Do you think that she is the only one who has today's glory because she is married to Old Li? That was because they were lucky to have two girls that were both good at earning money and obedient to them. Marrying Old Li was just a icing on the cake, it wasn't because he couldn't carry on living. Didn't you see how much those two sisters care about their mother? That's why you said it.
These words were said because they were afraid that the Cao family would take the seat of honor. They started to praise the Cao family's two sisters.
Of course, Cao Xiaolian did not know about this, because at this moment, she and her sister were sitting upright together, looking at their mother's serious face.
"You two children, really."
Mother Cao suddenly sighed and relaxed her face, "I know you are doing this for me. You want to raise your eyebrows and cheer for me, but I am old and don't have that much confidence. As long as you two are well, I will be satisfied."
She was speaking from the bottom of her heart. If it was in the past, people would say that she was a widow, or was a virgin, she would still feel sad. But now, she didn't know at all. Not only that, she was also very proud.
Of these two daughters, who wouldn't praise them? Even if it was a house full of sons, who would be able to have a girl like her?
"Speaking of face, all of you sisters have already earned back for me. What's left is to be able to live a peaceful and safe life."
"Mom." Cao Xiaoxia was confused, "This is a good thing for us, why aren't you willing?"
Before, their lives had been so terrible. Cao Xiaoxia would never forget the first time her sister used a mosquito net to mend her skirt. Only after that did she put on good clothes. Even so, the reason why the teachers looked down on her and the school parents weren't courteous was all because she was poor.
His family was in good shape now, so why couldn't he lift his head and show his confidence? Today, she wasn't wrong about the gazes and tongue-smacking looks of those people. All of their eyes were staring straight at her.
Cao Xiaolian pulled her little sister's hand, "You don't understand. Mom is doing it for our own good. I'm afraid we'll get into trouble in the future."
Mother Cao looked at her eldest daughter with gratification.
Both of his daughters were good, perhaps it was because their youngest daughter was still too young. Even if she was a little stubborn or even a little stubborn, she was still a little stubborn. Cao Xiaolian could understand what she wanted to say, so she was doing things more safely.
"Your sister is right." She straightforwardly said, "Xia Xia, have you ever thought that our lives are better now? They used to be far away, and they didn't move much, so the people in the village were too embarrassed to ask for help. But then what? This opportunity will be a straight line, it's not that I look down on the villagers, but when the time comes, the ones who will be in trouble will be you. "
Cao Xiaoxia did not seem to care. "Those who are good with us, help us as much as you can." Those who don't have a good relationship with us can't even open their mouths. "
"You are just too innocent." Mother Cao shook her head, "Those who have a good relationship with you will not come to bother you. The more ignorant and thick-skinned they are, the more they like to be hired from all over the place. "
Only then did Cao Xiaolian realize that this was indeed a problem.
In the beginning, she had wanted to make her mother proud, and the wedding was full of flair. Life in the village had been very hard. His own family was being looked down upon. Those cold words behind his back were truly heard quite a bit. She was not the Virgin Mary, so she would not say that she was vindictive.
Maybe he was still young and resentful. He thought he could use this opportunity to make Mother Cao straighten her back.
But he didn't expect that there would be hidden dangers.
Mother Cao saw that her eldest daughter was frowning at this moment and was afraid that she would fall for the trap. "Xiao Lian, it's fine. Maybe mother has complicated thoughts about other people. In any case, you guys will be going to school after the new year. It's not a problem for Uncle Li and I to go to school. "
Cao Xiaolian knew her mother was trying to comfort her, and she felt even worse.
It was precisely because the two of them were often away that the only people who would come to harass them would be their mother.
She had caused her mother a great deal of trouble.
"Mom, I'm sorry, it's all because I didn't think it through." Cao Xiaolian said softly, "But if someone really does come, you don't have to be so polite. Dawn was right, this was a promise to repay. "You can definitely help us, but for those who have treated us badly in the past, don't feel wronged. We have already reached our current age, the most important thing now is to feel comfortable."
Mother Cao didn't expect her daughter to say that, but after some careful thought, she realized that she wasn't a saint. The women who had once abused themselves felt as if they had eaten shit. Although he was old now, and could destroy grudges with a smile, the pain from those grudges couldn't be forgotten. Why would he have to make it difficult for himself to help them?
Thinking of this, she nodded her head, "Alright, Mom will take care of it. Don't worry, Mom will take care of it."
Old Li sat on the sofa, peeling apples for the children. When the mother and daughter talked, he was too embarrassed to interrupt and said that he would leave first. However, Mother Cao told him that he had something to do in a while, so he had to listen.
Cao Xiaoling turned to Old Li and said, "Uncle Li, we will be troubling you after we go to school. My mom is such a thin-skinned person, I can't get rid of her face in any way. "
"Alright, little girl, don't worry." Old Li said, "This is something that offends people. I'll do it, but your mom is sorry. I'm not the kind of person who talks easily. Your Uncle Li's face is so dark.
Cao Xiaoxia was also amused. "Uncle Li, it's better to be dark. My mom is always a good person. I've been bullied in the past, but she didn't say anything. If only I got home earlier, you could have bullied me."
After saying that, he started laughing out loud. He did not notice that Cao Ma's expression changed.
"You little girl, your mother was well-mannered. How can she be like me, a thick-headed old man?" However, if anyone dares to bully you again, you can tell Uncle Li that Uncle Li will go and take care of her. "
Cao Xiaolian tugged at her little sister who was overjoyed. "Why don't you tell me how much trouble you caused Mom when you were young?"
"That's not my fault." Cao Xiaoxia argued, "Mom, look, I am bullying you again."
Mother Cao forced out a smile, "Dawn is right, I was right in the past. I always wanted to endure, to call you two sisters, I've suffered a lot."
Actually, Mother Cao had already reflected on it.
Think of Wang Ziwen, why did he not dare to provoke so many beautiful girls in the village and instead instigate his own daughter? It was all because he was too cowardly and didn't dare to stand up for his daughter. However, the other women in the village were not the same. If he dared to do so, those women would be able to scold him until he could no longer stay in the village.
Later on, it was also his daughter's future that he had to build. Xiao Xia had gone to join the army at the age of thirteen. Needless to say, Xiao Lian started her own business and treated her own patients, including the aftermath of the prison sentence. Compared to Xiao Xia, she cared more about her daughter.
Therefore, she thought about doing something for herself. Running a kindergarten was also a coincidence, but the school was still doing quite well. She always thought of relying on her own hands. Firstly, she wouldn't worry her daughter. Secondly, if her daughter had any problems in the future, she would come back and depend on her.
Cao Xiaolian looked at her mother, and patted her hand. She said gently, "Mom, you don't have to think so much. You can get over it no matter how comfortable it is. Life is for oneself, not for others to see. People say that we're good, but we can't bring anything good. The key point is that we have to be comfortable. "
All these years, Cao Xiaolian had worked hard to brainwash her mother and sister, hoping that they would become selfish people.
In this world, the more selfless a person was, the more miserable their life would be. Unless you really reach the height of a saint, that is another matter. However, for an ordinary person, if they put too much thought into it, the result would be the source of their pain.
He might as well be a selfish person and not be too concerned with the opinions of others. If a person lived his whole life, he would do it if he liked it. Don't think about what others can do. Your sacrifice, of course, is not because you're not looking for anything in return. But with all the diversity of human nature, who could guarantee that they wouldn't become Mr. Dongguo?
So it would be better to be selfish, or at least be happier.
Cao Xiao Xia was getting more and more interested in this area, and Cao Xiao Lian was very happy. She hoped that in the future, regardless of her career or family, she could first love herself, then talk about loving her husband, working, or whatever. Because if you don't love yourself and want to give yourself up, then you're destined to be cannon fodder.
Mother Cao's thoughts were already deeply rooted, so she was in no hurry. Fortunately, she cared a lot about her two daughters. No matter what she did, she would start from a child's point of view. Therefore, Cao Xiaolian used this as an excuse to save her mother a lot of confusion.
He looked at his mother. She had helped Uncle Tian, Aunt Tian, and Gui Hua find a house, a job, and a school. She had also helped Old Li. Although she had only helped good people, Cao Xiaoling believed that it was Widow Wu who had come looking for her at that time. She would definitely still help.
It was much better now, because he cared about his daughter, and more for her.
After saying this, it became the main event.
Old Li's mother looked at him and said, "Old Li, don't sit on the sofa anymore. Sit at the table. We all have part in this matter. I want everyone to listen to my opinion."
Old Li stood up and said, "Yo, there's something on my mind. Sure, I'll listen to it too."
With that, he walked to the table and sat down.
"You all sit down first, I've finished writing. I'll go to my room and bring it out."
As soon as Mother Cao entered the room, the three people outside started discussing.
"Your mom is so secretive." Old Li chuckled as he placed the plate in front of the two sisters. "The two of you should eat some fruits. Call out the whole day, don't wake up tomorrow. This is especially so for Morning Glory, watch your voice. I saw you eating spicy food all day long, didn't your teachers say you can't sing and you can't eat spicy food? "
Cao Xiaoxia stuck out her tongue, "I said, but I couldn't control my tongue."
Just as they were talking and laughing, Mother Cao came out.
Mother Cao had started last year. Because there were many things she needed to see in kindergarten, she wore reading glasses and held a pen in her hand.
The people below all looked at each other and burst into laughter.