Reborn in 78, I made my fortune by working in the mountains, supporting three families on my own.

Upon hearing the name "Zhao Lei," passersby, without hesitation, pointed directly to the most conspicuous spot in the distance, their tone tinged with envy:

"No need to ask! Look over there!"

"In the whole village, there's only one two-story red brick building—the most impressive, the most eye-catching, with a brand-new roof and the largest courtyard—that's Zhao Lei's house! Today, they're having a housewarming feast, and the whole village has come to join the fun!"

Upon hearing this, Su Minggui smiled and waved his hand, saying to Su Jianjun:

"Jianjun, I told you we don't need to ask for directions, but you didn't believe me. Your brother-in-law is really something now; you can see his house from miles around."

Su Jianjun frowned slightly, looking somewhat suspicious.

In his preconceived notion, Zhao Lei came from a poor family with little wealth and had been married twice. Back then, apart from his love-struck younger sister, no one in the family had a good opinion of him.

Even though his fourth uncle spoke eloquently, he still felt in his heart that it was mostly exaggeration and that he was only reporting good news and not bad.

He accompanied his mother today, not for any other reason than to see for himself whether his sister was doing well.

After the two old-fashioned bicycles rode away, the villager who had been asked for directions stood there, unable to help but sigh repeatedly.

"Wow! Zhao Lei has really made it big now!"

"Judging by his demeanor, his attire, and those two nice cars, he's clearly a distinguished person from the county town!"

"A white shirt, suit trousers, and glasses—he's most likely a relative of a city official!"

"Tsk tsk, they're really getting more and more respectable; even their relatives are becoming more sophisticated!"

On the other side, the three members of the Su family rode their bicycles along the main road towards the Heping Brigade.

The closer you get to the village, the denser the crowds become.

Along the way, neighbors and villagers carrying gifts walked briskly in twos and threes, chatting and laughing, all heading in the same direction.

It's obvious at a glance that we haven't gone the wrong way.

Su Jianjun looked into the distance.

At the village entrance, nestled among the fields, stands a brand-new, imposing two-story red brick building on the flat ground.

The courtyard was wide and flat, decorated with festive decorations, and fourteen tables were neatly arranged, creating a grand scene.

Su Jianjun unconsciously slowed down his cycling speed.

His eyes widened slightly, and the prejudice in them softened considerably at that moment.

Lin Hui sat in the back seat and saw the brand-new, impressive house in the distance. Her nose suddenly stung and her eyes immediately welled up with tears.

Three years of longing, three years of concern, three years of worry day and night.

At that moment, she finally saw her daughter clearly.

Looking at the lively and grand scene and the magnificent new house in front of him, Su Minggui's smile became more and more confident.

"See, Jianjun, sister-in-law, I didn't lie to you."

This is Wanqing's home now.

The three of them steadied the handlebars and slowly rode towards the Zhao family's joyous courtyard.

Not long after.

Two old-fashioned bicycles were parked steadily in front of the Zhao family's new house.

Lin Hui barely waited for the car to come to a complete stop before she eagerly grabbed the frame and got off, her eyes darting anxiously through the crowd in the courtyard.

The next second, Su Wanqing, who was greeting guests in the courtyard, suddenly turned around.

The two locked eyes.

After three years of not seeing her, her mother, whom she missed day and night, stood at the gate of the courtyard.

Su Wanqing's body trembled violently, her eyes instantly turned red, and she rushed out uncontrollably.

"mom……"

With a sob, the longing that had been building up for three years finally burst forth.

Looking at her increasingly mature daughter, Lin Hui was momentarily lost in thought.

Su Wanqing has now shed her childishness and gained a more reserved and intellectual air.

Looking at her, dressed in clean new clothes and with a rosy complexion, she didn't look like she was suffering at all.

Lin Hui could no longer hold back and quickly stepped forward to hug her daughter.

"My Wanqing... Mom has finally seen you..."

The mother and daughter embraced tightly, tears streaming silently down their faces.

Three years of estrangement, three years of longing, three years of separation from family—all the grievances were released at this moment.

The surrounding villagers and relatives fell silent instantly, turning to look at the scene, their hearts filled with emotion.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Lei immediately led Qin Yuchan and Jiang Xinyue forward.

The family took the initiative to step forward and greet them.

"Mom, you must be tired from your journey."

"Second Brother, Fourth Uncle, welcome."

Zhao Lei was dressed in brand-new clothes, with a tall and straight posture, a humble attitude, and a steady demeanor. He was generous and proper in his dealings with people, without any of the coarseness or awkwardness of a country bumpkin.

Jiang Xinyue and Qin Yuchan also stepped forward to serve tea and water, greeting them with smiles.

Su Minggui, standing to the side, waved his hands with a smile, saying, "We're family, no need to be so polite. Today is a joyous occasion, let's make it lively."

Only Su Jianjun.

Dressed in a white shirt and suit pants, he was refined and dignified, with a cool and aloof demeanor, and only nodded slightly in response.

But those bespectacled eyes were constantly scrutinizing and examining everything around them without making a sound.

He scrutinized Zhao Lei's words, actions, demeanor, the layout of the courtyard, the scale of the banquet, the new house, and the mental state of his family.

Is this still the Zhao Lei I used to know?

They're like completely different people!

In his memory, Zhao Lei came from a poor background, had little education, and had two failed marriages.

Three years ago, my younger sister insisted on marrying someone from far away. The whole family strongly opposed it, but they couldn't stop her from being blinded by love.

From that time on, Su Jianjun always believed that his sister was impulsive and confused!

They must have suffered a lot of injustices during those three years.

But what he saw with his own eyes completely overturned all his expectations.

The Zhao Lei before me is calm, mature, polite, and generous, with a confident and open demeanor.

She is completely different from the dull, self-conscious, and timid person she used to be.

Then look at this spacious and impressive two-story red brick building in front of you.

The grand banquet, with its fourteen tables, was packed with guests, enjoyed by neighbors, and boasted extensive connections.

His wife is gentle and harmonious, his children are well-behaved and adorable, and his family is well-off and respectable.

How can this be considered a hard life?

This is simply heavenly!

This life is even more comfortable than that of an ordinary family in a county town with a government job!

Su Jianjun remained outwardly cold and composed, but inwardly he was experiencing a turbulent and complex mix of emotions.

Amidst the shock, there was even a hint of barely concealed envy.

He had worked in the county town for many years, living in a small, cramped, and simple single room belonging to his employer's family.

But Zhao Lei's self-built house is bright and airy, with a well-organized two-story layout that is in no way inferior to the residences in the county town!

Seeing this, the onlookers outside the courtyard began to whisper among themselves.

"My goodness! Is this Dr. Su's older brother? He looks like a city person!"

"His demeanor is just different! He's dressed so neatly and politely!"

"After three years apart, Zhao Lei is not only doing well, but her family has also come to visit and reunite with her!"

"Nobody thought this marriage was a good match before, but look at it now, Zhao Lei really proved them right!"

After Zhao Lei and his mother calmed down a bit, they smiled and said, "Mom, Second Brother, Fourth Uncle, let me show you the new house."

He personally led the way, showing Lin Hui around from beginning to end.

The main hall on the first floor is spacious and grand, with brand-new furniture. After the power is turned on, the lights are bright and eye-catching.

The wood-fired kitchen on the other side was also clean and tidy, in no way inferior to the planning in the city.

The second-floor bedroom is bright and sunny with excellent natural light, and the hallway is spacious with a wide view.

Zhao Lei took his mother-in-law, whom he hadn't seen for many years, on a journey to see the sights.

Throughout the entire process, he did his best to serve his mother-in-law well, fearing that she had come to take Wanqing away.

After all, he had a bad reputation in the past, and Wanqing's parents disliked his predecessor.