Chapter 970: Chapter 967: Laughing Heartily 5
Xu’s mom sighed deeply: "Since your dad has already made a will, there’s nothing more for me to say. Once the formalities are done, you all can go ahead with the transfer. In any case, living alone scares me. Once it’s all done, I’ll call you."
The daughter-in-law smiled broadly: "Alright then, once the formalities are done, we’ll take mom along, and all of us can go on a trip together."
"We’ll see when the time comes."
The mother and daughter got into the car and left the small town under the watchful eyes of friends and relatives.
It wasn’t until they were on the highway heading to the provincial capital that Xu Xiaoya breathed a sigh of relief, exchanged a glance with her mother, and both of them almost broke into a cold sweat.
Xu’s mom sighed: "Xiaoya, from now on, I can only rely on you. If it weren’t for your dad being buried in the hometown, I wouldn’t ever want to go back..."
Xu Xiaoya laughed: "Well, aren’t we finally liberated?"
She took out a card and handed it to her mother: "Mom, this is your salary card. From now on, you can withdraw 3000 yuan monthly for living expenses from our store."
Xu’s mom was a bit surprised: "Xiaoya, what do I need so much money for? I have my own pension."
Xu Xiaoya smiled: "Your pension is only a thousand, what can that cover? Prices are skyrocketing these days. You haven’t eaten well or dressed well your whole life. From now on, life should be a bit better. Take it. This money comes from my own profits, settled yearly. I’ve already told Xixi, and Xixi completely agrees. In fact, it was Xixi who gave me the idea..."
Xu’s mom sighed: "Oh, I used to never believe that outsiders could be so good to someone. Now I know, some friends are really more reliable than relatives."
Xu Xiaoya smiled sweetly: "Isn’t that right? This is a great fortune amidst misfortune. Mom, take it; this 3000 yuan is your allowance every month, you can spend it however you want, without needing my opinion."
Parents should have a decent life too. However, reaching out to children isn’t a solution, and you always have to be mindful of their moods.
"But, is what we’re doing really okay? Isn’t it a bit inappropriate?"
"Mom, you saw it yourself just now, you always think of them, but what about them??? If they weren’t so eager to kick you out, we could have reconsidered our decision. But, just look at their attitude..."
Xu’s mom mumbled: "After all, they are my own son..."
Xu Xiaoya remained calm: "Mom, do you really think such a son is better than outsiders?"
Xu’s mom said nothing more.
...
After the mother and daughter left, the sister-in-law suddenly felt a bit uneasy. She asked her husband: "Why do I feel like something’s odd today?"
"What’s odd?"
"Didn’t Xu Xiaoya always fight us for everything before? Why did she agree so easily this time?"
Xu’s brother didn’t care: "Because of dad’s will, of course."
As soon as he finished speaking, they suddenly heard a car horn. A van stopped by the road outside the courtyard.
The couple went to greet them, seeing several people get out of the car: a few town leaders and a legal representative.
The person at the head walked over: "You must be Xu’s son, right?"
Xu’s brother felt a sudden jolt, "May I ask what this is about?"
The visitor showed the document in his hand: "This is the latest will your father made before he passed. He discussed with your mother to auction off both their houses and donate the proceeds to the township’s cancer patients. I hereby represent the people of the whole township in thanking your father and mother, and your whole family’s great benevolence..."
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