"We’re not short of money, what’s the point of earning more?" Xu Mumu said helplessly, having heard the envy in her grandmother’s voice.

"That’s true." Madam Chen nodded. They’re really not short of money now, with two workers at home, and several young ones who are all good at making money.

The old couple doesn’t do anything now, besides the pension money their sons give them during the New Year, they’ve saved quite a bit from the money their grandchildren give them.

Having lived frugally all her life, she can’t bring herself to be extravagant; the most she’ll do is take her little grandson to buy some snacks, which don’t cost much.

Putting the trimmed hair into the trash can, Xu Mumu looked in the mirror, satisfied with her handiwork.

Her face has now fully matured and become even more exquisite.

She touched her own face, indulging in a little narcissism.

At this moment, Xu Hai and Li Caixia were still at work, busy, while Xu Mumu listened to Madam Chen talk about family matters.

Listening to Madam Chen, Xu Mumu was a bit surprised. Her dad, being the way he is, actually became a team leader, managing several people under him.

Now the furniture sales from the provincial city’s factory are going very well, mainly because the designs are attractive, naturally they sell more. Some of these designs were Xu Mumu’s ideas, others were from the factory itself.

With his daughter’s ideas and Xu Hai being quite driven since he started working, he managed to earn the team leader position.

"Hmph, your dad, that blockhead, it took him so long to become a team leader, yet he still brags at home every day." Madam Chen said disdainfully.

"Let him be happy, it’s a good thing for the family." Xu Mumu said with a smile, satisfied that her dad knows to be motivated; it’s truly a cause for celebration, considering his past demeanor.

Perhaps, seeing each family member being so driven, stimulated her dad to be motivated?

Though unsure why he became so driven, it’s a good thing regardless.

Family life is cozy, with the little one obediently sitting on Xu Mumu’s lap, appearing extremely well-behaved, which Xu Mumu absolutely loved.

Of course, Yin Yang noticed it all and thought it was time to start planning for a child. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

On Yin Yang’s end, Old Xu and Xu Minghui were asking extensively about matters in the Imperial City, especially inquiring more about Xu Mumu.

By evening, Xu Hai and Li Caixia came home early, with Li Caixia warmly embracing her daughter upon arrival.

"Sweetie, I missed you so much. I’m glad you’re back. Was your stay comfortable in the Imperial City? Were you eating well every day? You’ve gotten thinner." Li Caixia rambled on for a while, leaving Xu Mumu without a chance to speak.

Moreover, she hadn’t lost weight at all; upon returning, the family saw her as thinner, despite her eating and sleeping well each day. During the holidays, she seldom went next door, enjoying good food and drinks. Without even getting on a scale, she knew she had gained a bit of weight; a glance in the mirror showed her figure becoming slightly more full.

"Mom, we’re doing well in the Imperial City, no need to worry." Xu Mumu said helplessly.

"That’s good to hear. I knew my daughter was born to live comfortably." Li Caixia said proudly, looking at her daughter with eyes full of love.

Xu Minghui and his brother quietly stepped back a bit, letting Xu Mumu enjoy their mother’s overwhelming affection, aware of the excessively sweet demeanor that was almost cloying.

Xu Mumu’s mouth twitched; is this topic never going to pass?

She’s grateful to her mother for properly indoctrinating the family; it made her current life much more comfortable.

After a round of her mother’s affections, and a slew of concerns from her father, Xu Mumu patiently answered their queries.

In the kitchen, Madam Chen was already cooking, with Li Caixia quickly joining to help, while Xu Hai started boasting about his work again.

"Sweetie, let me tell you, your dad has been promoted at work, and now I can support the whole family on my own." Xu Hai said proudly, boasting about how capable he is.

"Since Dad’s salary is so high, we don’t need to work so hard anymore; let’s just let Dad support us." Xu Minghui said calmly, rubbing his chin, knowing his dad is being boastful.

"You little brat, tearing down my pride, dare to slack off, I’ll break your legs." Xu Hai’s face froze, realizing sons aren’t as obedient. Daughters are better; he wished he had more daughters.

It’s unfortunate his daughter married young; thinking about her being married, Xu Hai couldn’t help but glare at Yin Yang.

Innocently caught in the middle, Yin Yang thought: "...." Indeed, the Old Xu Family is quite lively.

"Hmph, serves you right for boasting all day at home." Xu Minghui said calmly.

He has grown up and matured, knowing much more since working. His family’s situation isn’t that significant, which is why he works diligently, hoping to experience more things one day.

During every winter and summer vacation, he finds part-time jobs, like this year. He took a day off to work as a loader in the textile mill of the provincial city, the workload was considerable, quite exhausting.

These years, he saved a sum of money; although he pondered doing business, he hasn’t decided on what niche, mainly because he’s unfamiliar with those areas. Business ventures rely on oneself, so now, it’s more important to gather more experience.

Dinner was quite sumptuous, Xu Mumu could tell the family is genuinely living well now, better than many others. At least, there’s no shortage of meat for casual consumption.

Looking at each one of the Old Xu Family, all sleek and plump, it’s definitely not how one should look if undernourished.

"Mumu, Yin Yang, you two quickly eat, eat more, you both look thinner; being so busy, you must not have had time to take good care of yourselves." Li Caixia enthusiastically urged them to eat.

"Mom, don’t worry about us, you eat too." Yin Yang said with a smile.

"Understood, understood, still the son-in-law is more considerate, unlike these two little brats, only caring to eat for themselves." Li Caixia was very satisfied with her son-in-law, capable and wealthy, who knows how to make her happy, even bought a house next door to live here permanently. Which other son-in-law would go this far?

"Mom, eat this." Xu Minghui placed a piece of chicken leg into Li Caixia’s bowl, feeling his mother has become quite sarcastic.

Xu Mumu chuckled lightly, it’s nice to have such warmth at home.

"Mom, eat up, this is a gesture from my brother." Xu Mumu said with a laugh.

"Chicken leg, I want to eat." Before Li Caixia had a chance to eat, a small chubby hand reached over, trying to grab the chicken leg from the mother’s bowl.

"Your hands are dirty, don’t eat with them." Li Caixia gently tapped the little one’s hand, then passed the chicken leg to his small bowl.