Mrs. Zhang smiled and said, "Xiu, your mother has told me about the matter between you and your uncle's family. Grandma doesn't blame you. Shangwen, he … he really changed. Do you know what your grandfather hoped for the most before he died? "
"What is it?"
The smile on Tan Xiu's face slowly disappeared as he asked in a low voice.
Mrs. Zhang sighed, "I hoped that Shangwen would go bankrupt and have no money."
Tan Xiu's brows raised as he asked with a confused expression, "Why?"
Mrs. Zhang said, "When he had no money, his character was very good. He was docile and polite to everyone. But ever since he became rich, he offended all the young and old men in the village. Furthermore, it's been 3 years and he hasn't come back even once. I know that you and your mother must have suffered a lot in Star City all these years. But he … alas! "
Upon hearing this, Tan Xiu felt warm inside. However, he could still keenly feel the bitterness in his grandmother's tone. After all, Su Shangwen was her biological son. What mother didn't wish for her son to be well?
Tan Xiu pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Grandma, let him stay in prison for a few years first! When he's sharpened enough, I'll think of a way to get him out. I hope he can turn over a new leaf and have a bit of humanity at that time. "
An excited expression flashed in Mrs. Zhang's eyes as she silently nodded.
Tan Xiu spoke again, "Grandma, wait for me to cure your leg. Then, you can come with us to live in Star City! Our family's living conditions are much better than before. The restaurant opened by my mother has a very prosperous business. Although I've just graduated from the College Entrance Test, I've also done some business and made a lot of money. You can go back with us and enjoy a good life in the future. "
Mrs. Zhang said with a carefree smile, "Xiu, grandma appreciates your filial piety. But I'm a person with half of my body buried in the yellow soil. Won't I just cause trouble for you if I go? Forget it! I've lived here all my life and my days are about to come to an end. What's the point of messing around? "
Tan Xiu said, "Grandma, you can still live for a long time with me here. Don't worry! It's really not troublesome to follow us to Star City. I'm going to Shanghai to study soon, and there's only my mom left in Star City. You can accompany her if you go with her. "
"This …"
Madam Zhang looked at Su Lingyun, whose face was full of anticipation, and hesitated.
Su Lingyun quickly said, "Mom, I really don't feel at ease leaving you here alone all the time. Just listen to Xiu! If you come with us to Star City, we can live together every day. Our family's condition wasn't very good before, but now it's better. We have a big villa, a big restaurant, and Xiu has a big company in Star City. "
Zhang took a deep breath and shook her head, "Xiaoyun, Xiu, don't try to persuade me. I've lived here for so many years that I wouldn't be used to a sudden change of environment. The neighbors in our village are very kind to me. They can take care of me if I need anything. Just do your thing and don't worry about me. "
Su Lingyun's expression turned gloomy. She knew her mother's character. If she had made a decision, she wouldn't be able to change her mind even if she tried her best to persuade her.
Tan Xiu thought for a moment and said, "Grandma, since you really don't want to go to Star City, then stay here. Our house needs to be repaired, so I'll take out some money to rebuild it. Also, I'll hire two nannies from Star City to stay here to accompany and take care of you. "
Zhang waved her hand and said, "No, no, no. I live here by myself, so I don't need to rebuild the house. It'll cost a lot of money! Also, I'm just an old woman, so I don't need nannies to take care of me! Although I'm old, my legs are still agile, so I don't need anyone to take care of me! "
Standing at the side, Chen Huiying's eyes flashed with astonishment as she asked, "Lingyun, is what you just said true? Is your restaurant doing very well? And you live in a big villa? Even Tan Xiu has a company? "
"What I said is true." Su Lingyun nodded and said, "My restaurant's business has only been getting better in the last two months. As for the villa and the company, it's the result of Xiu's efforts. "
Chen Huiying looked at Tan Xiu and her expression immediately changed. Recalling the car Tan Xiu drove back, she felt that Su Lingyun shouldn't be lying to her.
Suddenly.
Tan Xiu's eyes lit up as he looked at Chen Huiying and asked, "Second Aunt, can we go out and have a chat?"
"Go out and have a chat?" Chen Huiying was confused. "Why do we have to go out and have a chat? Let's talk here if you have something to say! "
Tan Xiu shook his head and said, "I have a private matter to discuss with you. I also told Big Brother Kai before that I want to buy medicinal herbs here. It's the kind of grass you feed your sheep with. In fact, there's a very good medicinal herb there. "
Chen Huiying hesitated for a moment before she nodded and said, "Alright then. Let's go out and see why Little Ben hasn't come back yet! "
As the duo came out of the courtyard, Tan Xiu said, "Second Aunt, I've actually told Big Brother Kai about the medicinal herb. It's called Silver Dragon Grass. I'll buy as many as you have. The reason I called you out is because I want to talk to you about something else. "
Chen Huiying didn't know much about medicinal herbs, so she didn't ask much and said, "Alright, say it!"
"Second Aunt, you know my Grandma's character. Since she doesn't want to go to Star City with us, can you please take care of her later?" Tan Xiu said.
Chen Huiying couldn't help laughing and said, "What are you talking about, child? If we don't take care of her, how can she not sleep so late? Can you personally send her to the county hospital? Don't worry! Your Grandma will be fine as long as we're here. "
Tan Xiu shook his head and said, "That's not what I mean, Second Aunt. Let's put it this way! How much money can you earn in a year by farming at home? "
"Why are you asking this?" Chen Huiying was confused.
"You'll know it later. Answer me first," said Tan Xiu.
Chen Huiying hesitated for a moment. She silently calculated in her heart for a moment. She then stretched out her finger and said, "It should be 10,000 yuan, right? I've raised a lot of sheep and some fruit trees at home. "
"If I pay you to take care of my Grandma and pay you 20,000 yuan a year, would you be willing?" Tan Xiu said with a smile.
"Tan Xiu, why are you talking nonsense?" Chen Huiying frowned and said. "Even if you don't give me a penny, I'll take care of Auntie! Alright, I understand what you mean. I promise you that as long as I can walk and have food and drink, I won't let your Grandma suffer. "
Tan Xiu gave a thumbs up and said, "You're a good person, Second Aunt. Since you don't want the money, then I won't force you. I'll thank you in advance. "
Chen Huiying patted Tan Xiu's arm and scolded with a smile, "Little bastard, don't treat me like an outsider."
"Second Aunt, give me your bank card number," said Tan Xiu.
Chen Huiying stared blankly for a moment. Then, her face turned cold and she angrily said, "Tan Xiu, what's wrong with you? Do you think your Second Aunt is the kind of person who only sees money? If you do this again, I won't take care of your Grandma anymore. "
"I don't mean anything else, Second Aunt," said Tan Xiu quickly. "I want your bank card number because I want to transfer some money to you. But this money is not only for you, but also for my Grandma. Think about it! You'll take care of her at home. Whether it's food, clothing, or other things, you'll have to spend money, right? I'll transfer 100,000 yuan to your card, so you can buy more clothes and food for my Grandma in the future. You can tell me when you've spent the money. I'll transfer the money to you at that time. "
100,000 yuan?
Chen Huiying's heartbeat sped up. But after a few seconds, she shook her head and said, "Tan Xiu, I really can't take this money. Otherwise, the whole village will point at my back and scold me. You can rest assured that our family won't let your Grandma starve and freeze. I'll still say the same thing. If our family has food, drinks, and clothing, then your Grandma will have enough. "
A forced smile was revealed on Tan Xiu's face. After hesitating for a moment, he reluctantly said, "Since you really don't want the money, then forget it. Just wait for me, let Big Brother Ben go with me! "
"Go with you?" Chen Huiying was confused. "Didn't you say that you're going to study in Shanghai soon? Besides building houses for others, Little Ben only knows how to farm. Why would he go with you? "
"I'll arrange a job for him with a good salary. If he's diligent and conscientious in his work, I guarantee you that he'll be able to earn enough money to buy a house in Star City in a few years at most. I think you also hope that Big Brother Ben can make a name for himself and walk out of our small mountain village, right? "
Chen Huiying's eyes lit up.
Tan Xiu's words really hit the bottom of her heart. It was because her son was incompetent and their family didn't have much money. Up until now, their family had yet to build a new house, and her son had yet to find a wife. Seeing other children of the same age in the village living in new houses and marrying new wives, and even some of their children were already a few years old, she was very anxious.
"Tan Xiu, can you really … really arrange a job for Little Ben? Can he really have a good income? "Chen Huiying asked with a bit of worry.
"Don't worry!" Tan Xiu said. "As long as Big Brother Ben is willing to work hard, he'll definitely make a lot of money in the future. If he really can't do it, I'll let him work in my company. I'll give him eight or ten thousand yuan a month. "
Chen Huiying clapped her hands and said with an excited expression, "Great, great, great! Thank you so much! I, I, I … I'll definitely take good care of your grandmother and treat her like my own mother-in-law. "
Upon hearing Chen Huiying's assurance, Tan Xiu finally felt relieved. He said with a smile, "Second Aunt, please don't tell anyone about what we just talked about. Don't tell anyone, including Big Brother Ben. "
Chen Huiying heavily nodded and said, "Don't worry! I'll let the words we talked about today rot in my stomach. "
"Tan Xiu, bring it!"
While speaking, Su Ben hurriedly ran from the distant path and shouted while waving the small box in his hand. Behind him was the old Village Chief, Su Changhe, who was over 70 years old, who trotted after him.
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