The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Wang Gang woke up to find Yang Maixiang already getting dressed; it was still dark outside.

After their wedding night, Yang Maixiang exuded a more mature and sophisticated charm.

"Why are you up so early?" Wang Gang pulled Yang Maixiang back onto the bed.

"Stop fooling around, I need to make breakfast for the whole family," Yang Maixiang said coquettishly, leaning against Wang Gang's chest.

"It's only five o'clock, too early, let's sleep a little longer!" Wang Gang hugged his wife, his hands starting to wander again.

"No." Yang Maixiang pressed Wang Gang's hand and said, "Today is my first day in the family, so I must make a good impression on your mother and older brother."

Wang Gang said nonchalantly, "It's okay. My mom went to bed late yesterday and didn't get up this early. I'll help you make breakfast later."

Yang Maixiang pleaded, "Let me go first, wasn't yesterday enough?"

Wang Gang pressed his face against Yang Maixiang's and said, "How could I ever be enough for you?"

Yang Maixiang blushed, feeling both shy and sweet, but she still pushed Wang Gang's hand away.

"Let's talk about it tonight! I have to go back to my parents' home today, there's a lot to do, I need to prepare early."

Wang Gang sighed and didn't insist any further. He simply sat up, grabbed some clothes, and prepared to work with Yang Maixiang.

"Sleep a little longer! You were tired yesterday too." Yang Maixiang tidied her hair and said, "I'll wake you up when breakfast is ready."

“I can’t fall back asleep once I’m awake.” Wang Gang finished dressing and said, “We’re husband and wife now, so let’s make breakfast together.”

Yang Maixiang smiled and said, "I'll fetch a basin of water for washing my face first."

"it is good."

Yang Maixiang took a washbasin and went out. After Wang Gang got dressed, he brushed his teeth and washed up with Yang Maixiang's help.

When Liu Hongchang married He Wenhui, he was the one who was served. If he had married Yang Maixiang earlier, he would have been able to enjoy being served. Now it's all Wang Gang's fault.

After washing up, Wang Gang and Yang Maixiang went into the kitchen together to prepare breakfast.

Wang Gang took out flour and started kneading dough to make steamed buns, while Yang Maixiang lit the stove to boil water and cook porridge. The couple worked together and were busy as bees.

Wang Cuilan is old and a light sleeper. Hearing the noise in the kitchen, she put on a coat and came out. Seeing her youngest son and daughter-in-law busy in the kitchen, her face immediately lit up with a smile.

"You guys got up so early?"

"Mom, you're up! Breakfast will be ready in a bit," Yang Maixiang said sweetly.

Wang Cuilan is becoming more and more satisfied with her youngest daughter-in-law.

Liu Yunchang and his wife Wu Xiaoying soon came out as well. Seeing her younger brother and sister-in-law busy at work, Wu Xiaoying wanted to go up and help.

“Let Hongchang and Maixiang be busy today!” Liu Yunchang pulled his wife aside and said, “They’re moving to Fengxiang Hutong soon, and they won’t have a chance to cook for Mom anymore.”

While kneading the dough, Wang Gang said, "Brother, Maixiang and I have already agreed that we will come back on weekends so that our family can get together. On major holidays, both our families will come to my place for a meal."

Wang Cuilan smiled and said, "Hongchang is very thoughtful. I will visit Hongchang every year during the Spring Festival and other holidays."

Yang Maixiang said, "Mom, eldest brother and sister-in-law, the kitchen is smoky and noisy, why don't you wait in the living room?"

Wang Cuilan pulled Liu Hongchang and his wife out of the kitchen, letting Wang Gang and Yang Maixiang follow suit.

After the family finished breakfast, Wang Gang and Yang Maixiang were going back to the Yang family home. Wang Cuilan prepared some gifts for Wang Gang to take with him, so as not to be impolite.

In fact, Mr. and Mrs. Yang had been waiting for their daughter and son-in-law to return home. Mrs. Yang even went to the market early in the morning to buy groceries, preparing a sumptuous lunch.

When Wang Gang and Yang Maixiang arrived at the Yang family's house, it was almost ten o'clock.

Yang's father, feeling hot, invited Wang Gang to drink tea and play chess, while Yang Maixiang was called to the kitchen by her mother, where the two had a private chat. At noon, Wang Gang and Yang Maixiang had lunch at Yang's house, and in the afternoon they returned to Wang Cuilan's place to start packing their things, preparing to move to Fengxiang Hutong.

Wang Cuilan was somewhat reluctant, but she didn't stop them.

"If you find anything you don't like after moving there, just come home," Wang Cuilan instructed.

"Mom, take care of yourself too. I'll be back as soon as I'm done with things here." Wang Gang turned to his older brother and said.
"Brother, please take care of Mom with you and sister-in-law."

"Don't worry!" Liu Yunchang secretly slipped a red envelope to Wang Gang.

Wang Gang frowned and said, "Brother, didn't you already give a gift of money?"

Liu Yunchang said, "You must have spent all your money on your wedding!"

Wang Gang glanced at his sister-in-law, Wu Xiaoying, and hesitated.

"Take it! This is a small token of our appreciation from your older brother and me," Wu Xiaoying said.

Wang Gang accepted the money and immediately handed it to Yang Maixiang.

After saying goodbye to each other, Wang Gang pushed his bicycle and led Yang Maixiang away.

His departure was tantamount to a family splitting up.

Wang Gang did not regret separating the family property, as it was inevitable. Another reason he insisted on moving to Fengxiang Hutong was that he was afraid of having a conflict with his elder brother Liu Hongchang over the family property.

Although his sister-in-law Wu Xiaoying is reasonable, there is still a distance between them. If conflicts arise between the sisters-in-law in the future, Wang Gang and his elder brother will suffer in the middle.

When everyone has children in the future, there will be many trivial matters, and the small space at home will not be enough to live in. Wang Gang is planning ahead and has already begun to plan for real estate.

Wang Gang's departure also signifies that he will not compete with his elder brother for the family fortune; in return, his elder brother will also have to assume the responsibility of caring for Wang Cuilan in her old age.

The two brothers understood each other without saying a word, so Liu Hongchang compensated Wang Gang with some money.

Wang Cuilan understood the brothers' thoughts. While they wanted the family to live together forever, she also knew that dividing the family property was the best option.

Wang Gang rode his bicycle with his wife to Fengxiang Hutong. Along the way, neighbors would see them and offer their congratulations.

The two went home to tidy up first, and then took the wedding candies and delivered them to each household, which was also a way of introducing Yang Maixiang to the neighbors.

Wang Gang and Yang Maixiang soon arrived at the He family's door. Yang Maixiang hesitated for a moment, wondering whether to give the He family some wedding candy, but Wang Gang pulled his wife along and walked into the He family's house in a generous manner.

"Aunt Yu, this is my wife, Yang Maixiang. We've come together to deliver wedding candy."

Wang Gang introduced Yang Maixiang to Yu Qiuhua, but didn't mention the rest of the He family.

"Old Liu, what do you mean? You ruined my older sister's wedding, and now you're here to show off?" He Wenyuan said indignantly.

Wang Gang gave He Wenyuan a cold look, then said to Yu Qiuhua, "Aunt Yu, from now on, you can just give your rent to my wife every month!"

Upon hearing this, He Wenhui's face immediately turned ugly.

Even with her good manners, He Wenhui couldn't help but feel uncomfortable that his ex-wife was paying rent for his current wife every month!

Wang Gang proudly put his arm around Yang Maixiang's waist, deliberately showing off their affection in front of He Wenhui.

“According to our contract, if you can’t pay the rent, I have the right to make you move out,” Wang Gang said smugly.

He Wenhui gritted her teeth and said, "I will pay the rent on time!"

Wang Gang smirked, then put his arm around his wife and left the He family home.

Back home, Wang Gang said to Yang Maixiang, "Wife, don't worry, I'll drive the He family out of Fengxiang Hutong within a year at most." (End of Chapter)