The brothers and sisters-in-law, rarely gathered together, started talking about some events that had happened in the brigade.
They also discussed how to reply to the letters from the elders at home, and whether to send some food along with the replies.
Wang Xianghua and Qi Liangying couldn't join the conversation, so they went to the kitchen to cook.
"Eldest sister-in-law, you say, did grandpa and grandma buy that house, or what's going on? They finally sent a letter, but didn't explain anything clearly."
Wang Xianghua, while washing rice, glanced at Qi Liangying and said, "Second sister-in-law, I don't think this house was bought by grandpa and grandma."
"Why?" Qi Liangying asked.
"How much money do they have, we don't know? When they left, they didn't bring much money with them, and they opened a restaurant. I'm afraid they didn't even have money left for food and drink!"
Qi Liangying hadn't expected Wang Xianghua to say that.
She actually just wanted to find an ally. Anyway, their parents were everyone's parents. If a house was bought, the three brothers would have to divide it sooner or later.
"Then who do you think the house belongs to?" Qi Liangying's heart grew cold.
Since eldest sister-in-law said it wasn't grandpa and grandma's, this house was most likely not theirs.
"I guess it might belong to this child, Xiaotian. You know how lucky this child is."
Qi Liangying became even more dejected.
If it belonged to Xiaotian, wouldn't that mean it belonged to the third branch? Then it would have nothing to do with them in the future.
Seeing Qi Liangying's unhappiness, Wang Xianghua poured the rice into the pot and added water, saying casually, "Actually, back then, did we ever think we would be able to live a life with white rice, white flour, and meat? Second sister-in-law, listen to my advice, people should be content, and then life will be easier."
Wang Xianghua was also worried about discord within the family.
After all, only when the family was united could life be good.
If Qi Liangying did something bad because of her petty thoughts, the family would also be affected.
Qi Liangying gave a wry smile, "Eldest sister-in-law, how can I not understand what you're saying? It's just that originally, the lives of our three families were the same. If the third branch suddenly gets better, I can't help but feel a little unhappy."
Wang Xianghua stopped what she was doing and looked deeply at Qi Liangying.
This second sister-in-law was the one with the most petty thoughts among the three sisters-in-law. Fortunately, over the years, she only had petty thoughts and nothing else.
But now, it seemed the situation was serious. What should be done?
Wang Xianghua felt that as the eldest sister-in-law, some things should be discussed openly.
"Second sister-in-law, speaking of our family's life, isn't it better because of the third branch?"
She looked outside and lowered her voice, "Those treasures that Xiaotian found on the mountain back then, grandpa and grandma said they would divide them among our families later. Not to mention anything else, just think about those. Many people can't earn that much in a lifetime."
Gold and jewelry were very valuable.
Qi Liangying also remembered. That's right, their parents said that when the situation improved in a few years, they would distribute those treasures to everyone.
Now, the situation was getting better and better, and it was estimated to be even better in another two years.
At that time, with treasures in hand, they wouldn't have to worry about building houses and getting wives for their sons.
"Second sister-in-law, think about it. If our family didn't have Xiaotian, would we have these good things? Let's not even talk about that. Even your job and my job are all thanks to Xiaotian's credit," Wang Xianghua persuaded her earnestly again.
"But I still feel uneasy! Besides, you know how much grandpa and grandma dote on Xiaotian!"
It was precisely because all these good things were because of Xiaotian, and because grandpa and grandma indeed favored Xiaotian, that she was worried.
When the children were young, she also liked the girl Xiaotian. But as the children grew up, she had to worry.
Getting a wife and building a house in the future would cost a lot of money.
Where could she earn so much money?
"Xiaotian is a good child. As long as we don't do anything against our conscience, Xiaotian won't neglect us. Besides, her brothers are all with her now, and their sibling relationship will be very good in the future."
"Especially your second son, Ci Liang, his relationship with Xiaotian is even better. It's even better than Wu Rang's."
Speaking of this, Wang Xianghua was a little envious. She didn't know why, but Ci Liang's relationship with Xiaotian was better than others.
When Qi Liangying heard Wang Xianghua say this, she also smiled, "Who says not? And what about Xiao Jiu? How old is he? But he never fights with Xiaotian, and he always lets her have her way."
"If the children are good, we can be good in the future. If our children are united in the future, what else do we have to fear?"
"Eldest sister-in-law, you're right." Qi Liangying had to admit that Wang Xianghua's words made a lot of sense.
If the children had good relationships, wouldn't they be able to work together to live a good life in the future?
Who in the entire brigade didn't know why their old Su family's life was going well? Wasn't it because the brothers and sisters-in-law were united?
"Second sister-in-law, actually, houses and things like that are all fake. People's feelings are real. Not to mention whose house it is, even if it's Xiaotian's, if we go there, won't they still give us a bed?"
Qi Liangying was amused by this remark and chuckled.
Her previous thoughts also faded away.
"I was just confused for a moment." Qi Liangying was not someone who refused to admit her mistakes. Since she felt her idea was inappropriate, she naturally expressed her guilt immediately.
At this time, Su Xiaotian and others were also discussing how to live in the family's house.
A courtyard house, or two courtyards one after another, was much larger than their previous house in Hongxin Brigade.
But upon closer calculation, it was still not enough.
The boys were also growing up, and they would get married in a couple of years. They couldn't have brothers sharing rooms then; houses would be indispensable.
The problem was that this house belonged to Xiaotian herself, and Grandma Su felt embarrassed to assign a room to each grandson right away.
Su Xiaotian understood Grandma Su's thoughts.
"Grandma, I know what you're thinking. My brothers will get married in the future, but we don't know what the situation will be like then."
Where her brothers would be employed was indeed an unknown. Su Xiaotian didn't want to worry about this matter too early.
Some things couldn't be planned in advance; they had to be resolved when the time came.
Grandma Su thought about it and realized that what she said was not wrong.
"Grandpa and Grandma will live in the main house, Mom will live in the east wing room, I will live in the west wing room, and the brothers will live in the side rooms."
"Eldest brother and Ninth brother will have their own room, Second brother and Eighth brother will share a room, Third brother and Seventh brother will share a room, and Fourth brother and Sixth brother will share a room. Anyway, Eldest brother and the others don't come back often, so it's almost like having a single room. So I'll have my own room."
"The remaining rooms can be arranged. If Aunt Taohua or Grandpa Chi come later, they can stay temporarily. In the future, when Uncle Da and Uncle Er come, they can also stay."
Grandma Su was very satisfied with Su Xiaotian's thoughtful consideration.
This child, although the house was her own, did not forget the other members of the family.
Grandma Su doted on Su Xiaotian, but she also hoped that the family members could be united with all their hearts!