Speaking of Uncle Xu's family, there's quite a story. Uncle Xu was just thirty years old, one year older than Xu Duo. He had married last year but still had no children. Both he and his wife worked outside, rarely coming home more than once a year, sometimes even skipping the New Year.
Xu Duo remembered that it was two years later before they had their first child. Life in the big city was hard, and when the child grew up, being an outsider made schooling even more difficult. The tuition fees for private schools were exorbitant, and they couldn't afford a second child. Most of their lives had been spent struggling for their child, but they hadn't seen any significant progress.
Xu Duo thought to herself that this was her uncle, so there was no need to hesitate. Besides, her renovation business was small but required secrecy in every step. Family was the most trustworthy, and even if something unusual came up, it wouldn't be easily leaked. This made it safer. Therefore, she planned to have her uncle and aunt come to Shenzhen to help her. Uncle Xu could guard the warehouse gate, while Aunt Xu could cook. Though the jobs weren't glamorous, they would be close to her and wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
"We'll be looking for new jobs after the New Year anyway, so it doesn't matter. We're quitting the old factory job before the New Year. Changing cities and jobs is all the same!" Uncle Xu didn't refuse, but seemed quite happy. He had only just returned home yesterday and already knew that his niece was doing well. Out of family affection, he had no reason to turn her down. "We'll head over on the eighth day of the New Year."
"No rush. It's not that urgent on my end. Let's go on the tenth. There's a building ready, and there's some land that will start work after the New Year. When you get there, just supervise the construction company. After the building is done, the warehouse will be ready for use." Xu Duo was also happy, and without much effort, she had arranged everything. "By the way, there will be five stores next to the warehouse. If Aunt Xu is interested, I can give her a store to run a small business."
"What kind of business? She's not cut out for business, and she still needs to cook! If there are a lot of workers, she won't be able to keep up. How could she manage both?" Uncle Xu refused without thinking.
"Uncle, you don't really think I'm asking you to just guard the gate and have Aunt Xu cook, do you?" Xu Duo smiled wryly and shook her head. She patiently explained, "Like you said, there will be quite a few workers. One person can't manage everything, so we'll need to hire others. Aunt Xu will be in charge of shopping and overseeing things. She won't have to cook herself."
"Okay, we'll do it that way. I need to stay at home a bit longer anyway. On the tenth, we'll go together." Xu Duo decisively made the decision.
"…"
"…"
Neither Uncle Xu nor Aunt Xu spoke. They felt like their niece had changed a lot. There was a kind of unspoken authority about her now, almost like the boss of the factory they used to work at.
After arranging everything with her uncle and aunt, Xu Duo pulled her cousin aside, completing all her tasks for returning home for the New Year. Next, she could enjoy the holiday, eating and drinking as she pleased, visiting her elders. As for the middle school reunion and invitations from peers, she would push them aside and stay at home.
These days, many people become too realistic once they enter society, losing the old innocence. They immediately start boasting as soon as they meet, which becomes quite annoying. On the surface, they flatter you, but behind your back, who knows what they say? In her previous life, when things weren't going well, her classmates and peers would gossip about her, treating her as a negative example, especially those who had a little success. They would step on her as much as they could.
Time passed quickly, and before she knew it, it was the tenth day of the New Year, and the village had returned to its usual quiet. Xu Duo was ready to head out.
"Old Three, take good care of this girl when you get there. She's still young!" Xu Duo's father kept worrying about his daughter. In his eyes, no matter how rich she was, she would always be his daughter.
"Big Brother, I'm still young too! If you go out and tell them I'm Xu Duo's older brother, everyone will believe you!" Uncle Xu got playful again in front of his older brother.
"Can you be serious for once?" Xu Duo's father was both exasperated and helpless. His younger brother had always been favored. "You've been to so many cities, seen so much, so make sure Duo doesn't make any mistakes."
"Dad, you've said this a few times already." Xu Duo couldn't help but feel helpless, but since it was her father, she couldn't speak too harshly. "Alright, it's getting late. The drive will take about three hours. We should leave now."
"Alright, go…"
"Duo, take it slow. It's okay if it takes longer. Safety first. Be sure to pay attention!" Xu Duo's mother kept reminding her.
"Don't worry, I'll call when I get there!"
Xu Duo got into the car, closed the door, started the engine, and began her journey.
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