1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 102 Then I'll just wait at home for good news.

Before entering the village committee, Chu Xue took out a pack of red leaf cigarettes that she had received from the Chen family. She said, “Secretary, Uncle, you know my family’s situation. If I were still living with my grandparents, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have a single day of peace. There’s nothing I can do about it.”

The first snowfall brought honor to the village and earned it a place in the county and township. If they didn't help with this little favor, they wouldn't be able to justify it.

The Party Secretary made the final decision: "Since you've thought it through, I'll call a meeting with the other village cadres later. There shouldn't be any major problems."

Chu Xue knew in her heart that the matter was settled and it was just a formality: "Okay, then I'll wait for good news at home."

The village chief was hoping that Chu Xue would let the Liu family's eldest branch off out of consideration for the village's help to her, but he was too embarrassed to say it now.

These first snowfalls were anticipated.

We're just waiting for them to come to our door.

After finishing the matter, she ignored Granny Liu's murderous glare and went into her own house: "Mom, it's almost time to get off work. I'll go with you to Uncle Liangzi's place and pay back the money to those families."

Chu Xue then remembered that she hadn't had a moment's peace since she got back, and she hadn't even looked at the rewards yet.

Fearing that Chunxiao, being young, might not be able to keep her mouth shut, Liu's mother said, "Xiao, go to your Aunt Cuihong's house and tell her to come over tomorrow. I need to talk to her."

After Chunxiao left, Liu's mother spoke up: "Xue, those rewards were earned through your own adventures. You should keep them to yourself, but don't flaunt your wealth. You should know your place."

Chu Xue turned around and closed the door before taking out the red envelopes: "The city gave 600 yuan, with the city government and the city public security bureau each giving 300 yuan. The military gave 500 yuan directly, the county gave 200 yuan, and the township gave 50 yuan, totaling 1,350 yuan."

The thick wad of cash startled Mr. Liu: "How come there's so much?"

Chu Xue thought of what Kong Yizhang had said before, that he had indirectly saved so many people and that there were state-owned assets involved, and she understood: "Mom, since the higher-ups have given us a reward, it means that my contribution is worth it. Let's accept it without worry."

Mr. and Mrs. Liu exchanged a glance, their outward appearance calm, but their hearts were already churning with turmoil.

Mother Liu was the first to act. She turned and walked towards the door, opened it, looked outside to make sure no one was there, then closed the door and approached Chuxue: "You absolutely mustn't reveal how much money you have."

Chu Xue knew what they were worried about: "Dad, Mom, this is what I'm thinking. Rather than living with Grandpa and Grandma and being scolded by them every day, it's better to move somewhere else." Liu's mother raised her hand to refuse, but then heard Chu Xue say: "Mom, you just said that the news that I have money is probably already everywhere. Rather than letting them guess or waiting for those greedy people to covet it, it's better to find an excuse to spend it."

Seeing her parents deep in thought, Chuxue continued, "I just went to see the village officials. I want to build a house on the earthen slope at the end of the village. The Party Secretary and the village chief said they have to hold a meeting and will give us an answer later."

Mr. Liu was surprised by his second daughter's boldness: "We have enough space in this house, why waste money? You really don't know the value of money when you're not in charge of the household."

But as soon as he finished speaking, he thought about how he had relied on his second daughter in the hospital these past few days, and felt that what he had just said was not appropriate: "Dad didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to save money wherever possible."

Chu Xue didn't want them to worry: "Mom and Dad, my uncle and his wife have been taken away by the police. Even if they are released for some reason in the future, do you think they can get along with us on equal terms?"

Not to mention that the grandparents already favored the eldest son's family, do you think there will be any peace and quiet?

The doctor said my dad should avoid heavy work as much as possible with his leg. Do you think my grandparents will let him off easily since we live in the same courtyard? I'm afraid they'll call him over whenever there's heavy work to be done at home.

Upon hearing this, Liu's mother said, "Father, our daughter is right."

Seeing that the mother and daughter had reached a consensus, Mr. Liu was still reluctant to use the money his daughter had risked her life for. However, he understood that what his daughter said was not an exaggeration. Given the nature of those people, they would not live a peaceful life.

After a long silence, he finally said, "Let's do it your way, but what about the money for building the house?"

Chu Xue understood Liu's father's temperament: "Dad, I know what you're thinking, but I'm your daughter, we're family, do you really have to be so particular with me?"
Besides, all these years, you've suffered so much for us three sisters. You and Mom worked ourselves to the bone to earn work points so we could go to school. Now that I'm able to repay the family, if you say anything else, I'll get angry.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Liu rubbed his face and said, "Alright, then I'll enjoy my daughter's blessings ahead of time."

But in her heart, she was thinking that she must get better soon and protect her sisters so that no one would bully them again.

Dear friends, my nephew got engaged today and went out of the province. I was busy all day, so this is the only chapter for today. Goodnight everyone.

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