Chapter 972: Chapter 969: Heartily Laughing 7
The mother-in-law also shouted: "What do you mean? Are you trying to snatch people in broad daylight?"
But the local authorities, who have always had low standards, were little tyrants in small places and didn’t care about these people. Moreover, it had been many years since such a noble character appeared in the town. Everyone treated it as news, even wanting to invite reporters to report on it, to promote the local simple folk customs and create a little face-saving project.
The leader spoke bureaucratically: "Making a fuss will not help. We handle everything according to legal procedures. If you keep making trouble, we’ll have you punished for obstructing official duties..."
The younger sister-in-law cursed loudly: "You’re taking our stuff, and we can’t even say anything?"
"Don’t talk nonsense. These things belong to your in-laws. They have the right to handle their property however they like. Besides, donating to society and benefiting the local community is a virtuous act for generations."
The group couldn’t respond at all.
Yan Xixi laughed heartily on the phone after listening to Xu Xiaoya.
Really, it had been a long time since there was anything worth laughing about.
She laughed until tears almost came out: "Haha, Xiaoya, your brother and sister-in-law must be furious..."
"Hehe, Xixi, thanks to the brilliant idea you gave me. Otherwise, how could I have thought of a way to deal with them like this? Hehe, they can mess with me but not those local officials... My mom was really reluctant to agree, but she finally gave in under pressure. Honestly, I don’t understand why people can be so greedy. Take my brother and his wife, for instance. They already have two houses and a car, and they took all the demolition compensation. My dad’s will left the house to them, yet they couldn’t bear to part with just a few ten thousand more..."
Yan Xixi shrugged it off: "That’s because your dad spoiled them."
Isn’t it?
It’s an unspoken rule in the vast countryside: the inheritance goes to the son. So, sons grow up with a deeply ingrained belief: inheritance is naturally mine. But when it comes time to take responsibility, they keep talking about gender equality: sisters also have a duty to care for the elderly.
So, strange scenes keep occurring: sons who inherit wealth don’t independently shoulder elder care responsibilities and insist on forcing sisters to share the duty.
Why?
Yan Xixi was amused: "Xiaoya, you’re not angry this time, right?"
"I’m not angry at all. Seeing them mad makes me happy. Haha, anyway, I can independently take care of my mom. It’s not like I can’t afford it. You know, since my mom moved in with me, her spirits have improved so much. I have someone to cook for me, to keep me company. Lately, I’ve helped her get familiar with the neighborhood. She started playing small mahjong games with a few ladies yesterday and is dancing at the square in the evenings. She also bought a lot of new clothes. She seems quite content..."
Because the daughter gave her a card to withdraw three thousand a month—not about the amount of money, but about having a sense of security.
Old folks, in fact, need a sense of security even more.
Moreover, her daughter doesn’t scold her, the living environment is good, and everything is comforting.
"I’m planning to take her to Cliff City over the New Year."
"Not coming to Dun City?"
"No time left. Sigh, I can’t leave my mom alone at home. Besides, she can’t handle the paperwork for a visa and passport at the last minute. Xixi, I can only come next time."
Yan Xixi, although a little disappointed, was still smiling: "Alright then, I’ll wait for you guys next year."
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