Zhu Shunyao thought for a moment and said, "Father, I want to leave Doumiao with you this summer vacation. First, she can learn from you. Second, Lei Yao told me yesterday that my land application has been approved. I plan to build the house according to Ani’s requirements. Our current home will be converted into a family workshop, and Xinlian needs to study fashion design. This way, we cannot watch Doumiao day and night. One must always be wary of others. If they harm Doumiao, we won’t know where to cry. It is safer here with you."
Zhu Shunyao had actually considered many things overnight. Now, thinking it over, leaving Zhu Zhibin at his father-in-law’s place was the best option. At this stage, they could only be on guard.
Xie Zhong looked at Zhu Shunyao. Often, she felt that using offensive tactics against enemies was also good, knowing that offense is the best defense. However, she also understood Zhu Shunyao’s character. If Zhu Shunyao could think of this layer, it wouldn’t be her. Since that was the case, she might as well keep a closer eye on things. Zhu Zhibin was indeed safer by her side. she nodded and said, "Alright, let her stay here."
Xie Shengyu, listening nearby, said, "That fourth branch of the Zhu family is truly shameless." As the second uncle, Xie Shengyu cared deeply for the children. Hearing about Zhu Shunyao’s situation, he was filled with indignation.
"Indeed," Xie Xinyan also spoke up, looking indignant. "They are too bold. Brother, you are too easygoing. If I were you, I would sue them directly."
"They have only spoken so far, not acted. I have no evidence to sue them. I cannot sue them based on just a few words," Zhu Shunyao said with a bitter smile.
Qi Qiaoer rubbed Zhu Zhibin’s head gently. "Doumiao will stay with us from now on. We will take good care of her. Let’s wait until this storm passes. However, you must also be careful at home. Since they plotted against Doumiao, they might plot against you too."
Zhu Shunyao and the others nodded. Although Qi Qiaoer’s words were casual, they were golden advice. The Zhu Guifu family could no longer be judged by common sense. It was better to be more cautious.
The topic passed. Xie Xinlian looked at Xie Shengyu and asked with concern, "When does Asheng plan to get married?" Xie Shengyu was now twenty-five, definitely old enough to marry. Moreover, because Zhu Shunyao had withdrawn from the food factory and given the quota to Xie Shengyu, Xie Shengyu was now a formal employee of the soy sauce factory with a fixed monthly salary. However, formal workers did not include specialized household registration, so Xie Shengyu’s household registration remained that of a farmer’s child.
Xie Zhong was also working smoothly at the cultural station. The family’s house had changed from one single-story house and one thatched hut to three large tiled houses. Therefore, it was much easier for Xie Shengyu to find a wife now.
"Auntie Can next door acted as a matchmaker. The girl is twenty-two this year, from Houhai Village. She is quite diligent at home. They met last time, and both had a good impression. They are getting to know each other now. If everything goes smoothly, they will hold the wedding by the end of this year," Qi Qiaoer said, her face full of joy. Seeing her children grow up and start families one by one was very good news for her.
"That’s good," Xie Xinlian smiled. "After Asheng’s matter is settled, we must also find a match for Xinyan."
"Indeed," Qi Qiaoer glared at Xie Xinyan. "She is already a twenty-three-year-old young woman. If she doesn’t find a husband soon, she won’t find a good family."