Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 404 What kind of person have I become?

Chen Hui came out carrying his suitcase and walked to Xiao Wei's car, saying, "I knew I shouldn't have taken it out; it was too much trouble."

Xiao Wei glanced at Chen Hui and said, "You'll have to go through all that trouble when you get back. Take Chen Xiao's things out and add some of your own."

Chen Hui looked at the suitcases and said, "I'll get two from now on, one for each of us."

Xia Maosheng took the suitcase from Chen Hui and said, "Hurry up and back up the car."

Chen Hui walked around Xiao Wei's car, went to the garage, opened the garage door, and backed his car out. No wonder he still insisted on going into the garage even though it wasn't cold anymore; the car was spotless and shimmered with a blue gemstone luster in the sunlight.

After parking the car and opening the trunk, Xia Maosheng helped put the suitcases in, then put one in his and Chen Hui's car. He then clapped his hands and said, "I must say, it feels pretty good to not have to drive and just ride in a car."

Geng Hui leaned close to Xiao Hong's ear and whispered, "How much does this one cost?"

Xiao Hong said, "It must have cost over 400,000 yuan. I don't know much about cars. Originally, that 100 was bought for you, but Lao Xia doesn't want to drive it, saying it wouldn't be good if others saw it. That makes sense, the place is small, and there are a lot of people watching. You'll just have to make do for a few days."

Geng Hui said, "I'm not upset. Even a Xiali isn't something many people own." It's not that few people own one, it's that practically no one owns one. There are some trucks, but no one is willing to part with a sedan.

Xiao Wei looked at it and said, "Then let's get in the car and go. Mom, I'm leaving now. I'll call you when I get there. During the day, just stay in the living room so no one answers your calls."

Xiaowei's mom said, "Okay, let's go. Be careful on the road. Xiaohong, give my regards to your mom. Xiaohui, drive slowly. Xiaoxiao, come over to play again later, and so will Xiaxia and Geng."

Xiao Wei got into the car and started it, laughing as he said, "There are only six people. If a few more came, my mom wouldn't be able to greet them all." The car slowly drove out of the yard, and Xiao Wei's mother followed behind, watching until the car was far away before going back inside and closing the gate. A mother's heart is always with her son, no matter how far he travels.

Xia Maosheng and Geng Hui sat in Xiao Wei's car. Geng Hui looked around the car and said, "It's definitely different. It looks much more comfortable than the Xiali."

Xia Maosheng laughed and said, "How can you compare them? They're not even in the same league. Honey, we'll get better ones later, don't rush."

Geng Hui said, "I'm not in a hurry, and I don't need to change. I was just saying. For me, having a car is good enough. It's all the same whether I'm sitting in it or not."

Xia Maosheng said, "Let's try to get transferred to Fengtian next year. Then this car can be given to your brother, and we'll get a better one."

Geng Hui turned to Xia Maosheng and said seriously, "Logically speaking, I should be happy that you're willing to spend money on my family and give things to my brother. But Xia Maosheng, I didn't marry you for your money to buy things for my family and brother. What kind of person would I be then? What will people say about my family if we take that car worth over 50,000 yuan back? Besides, Xiao Liang is capable of doing anything. If you give him everything, he'll become lazy and unhelpful. Are you going to support him for the rest of your life?"

Xia Maosheng's face twitched, and he licked his lips, saying, "Fine, I won't give it to Xiaoliang. I'll take care of my father-in-law and mother-in-law, okay? When I get back, I'll get your dad a driver's license. It's only right that we take care of our elders, isn't it? Now that we're well-off, why should we watch our elders suffer? From now on, my father-in-law can drive his car around with my mother-in-law whenever he wants."

Geng Hui didn't speak, blinked and thought for a while before saying, "Your parents don't have a car yet."

Xia Maosheng said, "Yes, yes, we have everything. We take good care of both sets of parents, so we have whatever they need, okay?"

Xiao Wei laughed and said, "You two are really funny, it's like you're doing a stand-up comedy routine."

Geng Hui said to Xiao Hong, "I'm very serious. I know my own personality. I'm quite satisfied to have met Xia Xia. No matter what his conditions are, I'll stay with him. I'm with this person. I didn't know he was rich before, nor did I know his aunt was a Party Secretary. To be honest, if I had known beforehand, I might not have married him."

Now that we're married and family, I don't want him to spend money on my family. It's normal to show filial piety to elders, but giving them cars and money is going too far. My family members are all capable; they can earn what they need themselves. What kind of business is it for him to ask Xia for things? Am I sacrificing myself for this? What will others say?

Xiao Wei, driving, said, "Geng Hui, your idea is good, and Lao Xia is lucky to have married you. But then again, once you're married, you're family. There's no need to distinguish between 'yours' and 'mine,' or 'your family.' It's normal for someone with the means to create some conditions for you and your parents and family. You're going a bit overboard. Why are you talking like two families?"

Geng Hui remained silent, sitting there quietly lost in thought. Xiao Wei glanced at the rearview mirror and said, "You have to look at it this way, Geng Hui. If you, your parents, or your brother were to ask you or Lao Xia for money, or force Lao Xia to give it to you, then it wouldn't be the same as you said, and that would be wrong. But if Lao Xia gives it to you and you don't take it, that's also wrong. Think about it yourself."

Xiaohong said, "You guys are so complicated, you think about so many things. I don't have that many thoughts. If you like each other, just be together, live a good life as a family, and be happy. Why think about so much else?"

Xiao Wei laughed and said, "Yes, wife, you're just being wise in your own way."

Xiao Hong blinked and asked, "So you're saying I'm stupid?"

Xiaowei said, "Xiaohong and I grew up together since we were little, you could say we were childhood sweethearts. Actually, it's a matter of luck that we ended up together."

Xiao Hong said, "Shameless! It's just your luck that you grew up with someone.

Xiao Wei smiled and said, "My uncle and aunt have been incredibly good to me. My uncle is a county official, my family are farmers, and Xiao Hong is a college graduate. I didn't finish junior high school, but they've never looked down on me or my family. Over the years, from childhood to adulthood, my aunt and mother's relationship has never changed. So, whatever I do for them is only right and proper. My uncle and aunt never refuse or decline because he's my son-in-law. Our two families are like one big family. Besides, now that you and Lao Xia are married, our two families are one family too, so don't be so formal."

Geng Hui said, "You're right. I need to think about it carefully. Our situation is different from yours. It's been too short, and the two families haven't had any interaction at all. My parents and his parents have only known each other for half a month. I'm having trouble getting over this."

Xiaohong said, "You're so stubborn. Why are you going to beat around the bush? You're married now, a couple, and you'll have a son soon. From now on, you need to consider things from this perspective. As for your family and his family, your parents and his parents, they come along with you. Even if you've never met them, because you two are a family, a couple, then they are also your actual relatives, your family."

Xiao Wei said, "Why are you two always worrying about things like the elders when you're living your lives together?"

(End of this chapter)