69novels Chapter 339: Her Favorite Food Is Fried Meatballs
Chapter 339: Her Favorite Food Is Fried Meatballs
After hearing the team leader’s description of Lin Xiang, I really don’t know what to say anymore.Actually, she has no particular thoughts about Uncle Lin.
Although not close, at least since she transmigrated here, Uncle Lin hasn’t done anything to harm her. At most, he chose to observe and ignore when Aunt Lin bullied her and her mother.
The behavior of Uncle Lin’s family now, somewhat trying to flatter, is easy to understand.
Because the Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt were good to Lin Xiang, they already made money and bought a house in the city, while his family couldn’t even sustain the spicy noodle business.
"Thank you, Uncle, I understand."
"Alright, I won’t bother you anymore. I’ve left the things here for you. If you need anything, just have someone go to the team department to find me. Whatever you do, don’t tire yourself out."
Lin Xiang: ...
Actually, she’s not that fragile.
After the team leader left, Lin Xiang went into the room and found Mrs. Lin.
"Mom, did you hear what the team leader said just now?"
Mrs. Lin nodded, cautiously glanced at Lin Xiang, and then quickly lowered her head again.
But the entwined fingers betrayed her current mood.
Lin Xiang knew Mrs. Lin too well, and seeing her like this, she knew what Mrs. Lin was thinking.
"Anyway, I won’t take the initiative to visit Uncle Lin. Of course, if Uncle Lin comes to our house for New Year’s greetings, I won’t kick him out either."
Similarly, Mrs. Lin understood Lin Xiang very well. Hearing her say this, she knew that Lin Xiang no longer held grudges for what Uncle Lin did before.
As long as he doesn’t say anything wrong to offend Lin Xiang during the New Year, the past will be the past.
"Mom, I’m going to visit Lihua, I’ll be back before dark."
Lin Xiang took the gifts she brought from Beijing for Yang Lihua and went directly to the Yang Family.
From Chunya, Lin Xiang learned that Yang Lihua’s former marriage ended in divorce.
That family paid Yang Lihua compensation to settle things peacefully, and with that money, she pooled some from home and bought a house in town.
It isn’t as big as Fifth Uncle’s house, but it’s more than adequate for the family to move in, and most importantly, owning the house allows them to register their residence.
Now, Yang Lihua and her siblings have urban residency, and they can receive grain rations every month.
Also, due to Lin Xiang’s connection, Director Chen specially reserved a position for Yang Lihua when expanding enrollment at the cotton spinning factory.
Although it’s a basic female worker position, with only a thirty-something monthly salary, the cotton spinning factory’s benefits are exceptional, and as seniority and rank improve, the salary will also increase.
The cotton spinning factory is currently on holiday, so Yang Lihua returned to accompany her parents.
"Lihua, look who’s here!"
Mrs. Yang hurriedly called out to Lin Xiang upon seeing her, "Just earlier, Lihua was mentioning that you should be back around these days. She’s in the kitchen frying dumplings right now, saying you love to eat this."
Yang Lihua came out of the kitchen, still holding a spatula, "Sister Niu is back! Feel free to sit down, I’ll be done in ten minutes, just wait a bit!"
"No rush, take your time."
Lin Xiang distributed the gifts she brought to the Yang Family.
Besides what was specially prepared for Yang Lihua, everyone in the Yang Family received something.
"Are these the pastries from Daoxiang Village? I always hear people say it’s famous in Beijing, but I’ve never tasted it. Sister Niu, you’re so kind."
"If you like them, eat more. When I return to Beijing, I’ll buy more and send a package to you."
"Sister Niu is the best!"
"Sister Niu, may I touch this hair clip? It’s so shiny and beautiful."
Lin Xiang took out accessories like hair clips and hair flowers, distributing them to Yang Lihua’s siblings and nieces, saying "I don’t know your preferences but chose several that I like, everyone gets one, no fighting."
"Everyone gets one? Sister Niu, they’re so expensive, we can’t accept them."
"It’s alright, these don’t cost much in Beijing."
At least for Lin Xiang, buying these gifts doesn’t cost much.
Yang Lihua poked her head out of the kitchen, "Your Sister Niu is wealthy, she bought them for you, so just accept them."
Mrs. Yang grabbed a broom, swatting Yang Lihua a couple of times, and said grumpily, "Niu’s money is hers, how can you take it for granted?"
"I also treat her well," Yang Lihua replied, "Knowing her favorite food is fried dumplings, I immediately went to the kitchen to fry them for her upon returning today, I haven’t even eaten yet!"
She isn’t as wealthy or experienced as Lin Xiang, so she can’t support her economically, but she always keeps her in mind.
Just like these fried dumplings, she dares to claim no one else in the Li Hua Team makes them for Lin Xiang.
"It’s true, on my way back I told Chunya that I really wanted to eat fried dumplings, Lihua treats me well, I can’t wait to eat them."
"Hold on, just a few more minutes and they’ll be ready."
Yang Lihua made a face at Mrs. Yang and returned to the kitchen.
Seeing Yang Lihua’s mood, Lin Xiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She seemed not to be affected by the divorce.
After Yang Lihua brought the fried dumplings from the kitchen, Mrs. Yang shooed them into the bedroom.
Once the door was closed, Lin Xiang asked Yang Lihua, "How are you now?"
"Fantastic! My mom, my sister-in-law, and my older sister all work at the bun workshop. Although we have a house in the city, after registering, they voluntarily signed over proof that the house solely belongs to me. I live alone now, it’s so comfortable."
"I also have a job now, without relying on a man. I’ve achieved my goal of becoming a city resident, and there’s no bad aspect, I don’t have to endure a mother-in-law relationship."
"Of course, if you don’t mind people’s gossip."
Yang Lihua actually knows she isn’t being accurate because even though the house was bought after receiving a subsidy from the man’s family and pooling some money from home.
But she’s gone from being single to divorced, making it harder to find a partner in the future, which compensates for her loss, and there’s nothing shameful about it.
Seeing Yang Lihua’s genuine expression, Lin Xiang was finally reassured that she wasn’t affected by the situation.
"That’s great. The cotton spinning factory’s future development looks promising; if you work hard, you’ll surely be promoted and get a raise."
"I think so too! Plus, my parents don’t bug me about finding a partner anymore."
Perhaps the previous marriage was too overwhelming for Yang Lihua and the Yang Family. Now the family is afraid Yang Lihua might go astray, so they completely stopped pressing her.
After all, the ancestral continuation duty falls to her brothers, and she can’t help much anyhow.