coobybook Chapter 182 Walls have ears
Chapter 182 Walls have ears
"Uncle, Uncle, it's alright, let me recite a passage for you." Tingnan panicked; she didn't want to hear her uncle's apology and felt a pang of sadness. She hurriedly began reciting: "Therefore, when Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it first tests their will, strains their muscles and bones, starves their body, empties their resources, and frustrates their endeavors, so as to strengthen their resolve and increase their abilities." Tingnan's voice echoed through the factory.
Listening from the other side of the wall, Qian Shuzhen shed tears of relief. The father and daughter were becoming more and more intimate. It was no wonder that she had acted as the 'bad guy' back then, leaving Tingnan behind and changing the fate of their family.
"Mom, what does Nan mean by reading that? Can you tell me?" Zhao Xiaojuan, who was weaving flowers nearby, saw her mother-in-law wiping her eyes and knew that she was thinking about the past again, so she interrupted her.
"This is a quote from Mencius, which means that only after experiencing various challenges such as inner pain, physical exhaustion, hunger, and poverty can people strengthen their will, improve their abilities, and ultimately shoulder great responsibilities." Qian Shuzhen remembered that her husband had taught them this before, but unfortunately she forgot it all when raising her children. She just wanted to arrange everything for her children, especially her youngest son, Song Wanxing.
“Mom, you know what, my Tingnan is really ‘hard-working’ and he will definitely become a person of high status in the future! Moreover, since ancient times, it has been said that filial piety comes from the rod and spoil the child, so Tingnan will definitely be filial in the future.”
"Well, I hope so! Xiaojuan, you must not spoil your children too much when you educate them. You should let them do what they need to do and learn from them."
"Yes, I know, Mom. I bring them along when I set up my stall at the 'Five Blessings Market' every week, so they can experience the hardship of earning money themselves."
While the father and daughter, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, got along well, Du Shangjiang's family was in an uproar. "Didn't you say that you didn't need to do anything and Du Heming's family would fall into ruin? But now, two years have passed, and their family is getting more and more prosperous, while you are getting worse and worse!" Wu Jinfeng's finger was almost poking Du Hexiang's forehead.
Du Hexiang glared coldly at Wu Jinfeng until she withdrew her finger. "Do I need you to tell me whether I'm capable or not? Where did you find out that their family is doing well? Don't gossip!"
Wu Jinfeng jumped up and down in a panic, "Are you blind? Didn't you see that Li Yan and Zuo Jinyue were both wearing new necklaces at yesterday's dinner party? They were so shiny and gold."
"Nonsense! This is outrageous! How can a grown man like me stare at my sister-in-law and niece-in-law's necks!" Du Hexiang shouted sternly.
"You...you're such a hypocrite! You can see right through me with just a glance!"
Du Hexiang naturally noticed that Li Yan's skin was always fair and smooth. "Their family are all public officials, how did they become rich? Don't make wild accusations without evidence. Buying a necklace is nothing these days."
"Fine, fine, you have evidence, right? I'll give it to you." Wu Jinfeng slammed the door and left. She had an acquaintance who said they saw Du Hongxue and the others inquiring about the house.
Wu Jinfeng's efficiency was top-notch. In just a few days, she got the address of Du Hongxue's new house. She threw it in front of Du Hexiang and said, "Look! Your nephew has made something of himself. He bought it in full and put it in his and Zuo Jinyue's names."
Du Hexiang glanced at it and said, "The location is quite good. It's not far from the school where Zuo Jinyue works, and there's also an elementary school nearby, so it will be convenient for Du Pinyu to go to school in the future."
"You... Du Hexiang, what do you mean? Your nephew is doing well, and you're happy! Look at our family, our eldest grandson Du Pengfei is about to start elementary school, and you've already made arrangements for him. The school is so far away, have you even worried about it? You're always out early and back late, I don't know what you're busy with all day long. You're not going to be like others, having another family outside, are you?"
Du Hexiang got angry and stood up abruptly. "What nonsense are you spouting, woman? Are you trying to drag me down with you?"
"Why are you being so fierce? If it's not there, it's not there. I was just saying."
"Hmph, don't say things carelessly, or the walls may have ears. Cough cough, weren't we just talking about Du Hongxue? Don't drag me into this."
"I know, I doubt you'd dare. Remember you're a 'Party member,' General!"
“I know, mind your own business. Du Heming is a Party member too, go ahead and investigate him!”
"Do you think I didn't investigate? There was nothing there. The family goes to get off work normally and doesn't get close to anyone."
"No? I heard Du Heming is about to be promoted to bank president?"
"What? How come you've never mentioned something this big?" Wu Jinfeng jumped three feet high.
"What's the rush? He hasn't been appointed yet. The bank manager there is being transferred, and he recommended him." Du Hexiang had already sat down again, leisurely sipping his tea.
Wu Jinfeng snatched his teacup and drank it all in one gulp. "Doesn't that mean it's a sure thing?"