Wealthy Beauty in the 60s
Chapter 248 - 247 People Should Not Harbor Evil Intentions

Chapter 248: Chapter 247 People Should Not Harbor Evil Intentions

"Xiaoxiao, you’re leaving so soon?" As soon as the elderly Xia couple heard that Xia Xiao was leaving tomorrow, they said with some reluctance.

"Yes, I’m going to the troops tomorrow, so early in the morning I want to stop by Eldest Aunt Xia’s, to see if she has anything for Brother Yuanchao, and I’ll just help her take it over."

"All right then, you and Xiao Jing go together tomorrow morning," Mrs. Xia said, and then added, "It’s really necessary to check on Jiaxing, the discipline in his military unit is strict, not everyone who wants to leave can leave when they wish, so it’s right for you to visit him when you have the time. People, you know, after interacting for a long time, can develop affections, and even if the affection is strong, it can grow estranged with less contact."

"I know, Grandma," Xia Xiao nodded.

When Li Wenjuan finished work, she still went home first, as the community committee had come by with a notice. Li Wenjuan immediately took the notice and hurried over to her in-laws’ house.

The community committee had brought two notices, which Xia Jing and Xia Hong read before handing them over to Xia Xiao to read as well.

This was about organizing a farewell party for the third session of educated youth. Both Xia Jing and Xia Hong showed joyful smiles on their faces; unlike Xia Xiao, Xia Jing and Xia Hong were quite enthusiastic about going to the countryside as educated youth.

Xia Jing and Xia Hong would also not spend the New Year at home. Li Wenjuan felt a bit downhearted, "They’re heading off so soon, huh? It feels so rushed; it would’ve been proper to spend the New Year at home first."

Xia Weiguo said, "Why say so much? We’ll just follow the orders from above, that’s all. Our children going to the mountains and countryside should be something we rejoice in, and those words should certainly not be repeated outside."

Li Wenjuan didn’t say anything more, but she felt very reluctant in her heart. Although all the children had partners, as parents, they still couldn’t help but worry.

Upon hearing of Xia Xiao’s return, the families of Xia Jianguo and Xia Baoguo also came back.

Now that Zhang Yun was pregnant, she came back with Xia Jianguo, her belly showing. Xia Jianguo was very attentive to the child in Zhang Yun’s womb, and even Old Man Xia and Mrs. Xia were looking forward to it.

The Xia Family had also learned of Xia Fei’s pregnancy and were happy for her. Now knowing that Xia Hong would be going to Xia Fei’s place, Mrs. Xia, Xia Jianguo, and Zhang Yun all thought about preparing some items for Xia Fei.

Wang Jinying’s condition had greatly improved, but she hadn’t returned to school to work yet, and was still recuperating at home.

Hearing that Xia Jing was going to Xia Xiao’s place and Xia Hong to Xia Fei’s, she said, "It would be nice if they were going to Xia Wen’s place as well."

Wang Jinying was likewise worried about Xia Wen being there.

Xia Xiao asked, "Uncle’s wife, did Sister Xiao Wen get married?"

"She just sent a letter; they’ve registered the marriage."

As soon as Wang Jinying finished speaking, Xia Xiao and everyone else started asking about Xia Wen’s situation. Xia Wen married someone from the same city, and also a neighbor, someone both Wang Jinying and Xia Baoguo approved of, so the Xia Family felt reassured.

Xia Xiao then asked Wang Jinying, "Uncle’s wife, do you still remember that teacher Luo Su’e who pushed you?"

"Remember? Of course, I remember," Wang Jinying said through gritted teeth, then she looked at Xia Xiao, "Has she gone over to your place?"

All the Xia Family looked over as Xia Xiao nodded, "Yes, I was surprised to see her when I went back to the production brigade, but she seemed not to recognize me, even trying to find out how we were related. I ignored her."

"Don’t bother with her; she’s the malicious type," said Wang Jinying. "When I was teaching, she was just a kid, but after being a teacher for a few years, she got too big for her britches. She used to compete with me a lot, and I appreciated her ambition, as being ambitious is a good thing. But harboring a bad heart is not okay."

Wang Jinying continued, "Now her in-laws and her family have all cut ties with her, and her husband has remarried. Where there’s a stepmother, there’s a stepfather, and the two kids she left behind are to be pitied."

"So you see, people should not harbor malice; one wrong step can lead to everlasting regret," Mrs. Xia chimed in.

Xia Xiao nodded too, "One should never be malignant, yet one must not be without caution."

"Eldest Sister is right, but you must be careful with that Luo Su’e," and turning to Xia Jing, Li Wenjuan said, "When you and your sister get there, be mindful of Luo Su’e too. If she’s truly reformed, then we need not bother with her. But if she has a malicious intent, you must be careful."

"I understand, Mom," Xia Jing nodded.

Wang Jinying said, "Now that all the people close to her have severed ties, she has no contact with urban affairs, she won’t know of Xiaoxiao and Xiao Jing’s relation to me."

"That’s not necessarily the case, better to be safe," Mrs. Xia spoke out.

Early the next morning, Xia Xiao, Xia Lin, and Xia Hua went to Eldest Aunt Xia’s while Xia Jing and Xia Hong attended the farewell party.

Eldest Aunt Xia lived with the elderly; having been widowed young, the elderly had always been fond of her, perhaps fearing she might remarry and leave behind her two children, they took extra care of Eldest Aunt Xia and her grandchildren.

Now that she was getting older, Eldest Aunt Xia also took care of the elderly. With her son in the military and her daughter married into a good family, Eldest Aunt Xia spent most of her time accompanying the elders.

When Xia Xiao arrived, Eldest Aunt Xia was massaging Old Mrs. Liu’s legs. Seeing Xia Xiao, Xia Lin, and Xia Hua coming, Eldest Aunt Xia was very pleased.

"Xiaoxiao, Xiao Lin, Xiao Hua are here, come in quickly."

Xia Xiao, Xia Lin, and Xia Hua entered the room, and Eldest Aunt Xia introduced, "These are Grandpa and Grandma, they’re old and have become hard of hearing, so they may not be able to hear you speak."

Old Liu and Old Mrs. Liu smiled at Xia Xiao and the others, and still spoke out to Eldest Aunt Xia, "These must be your nieces and nephews, they’re good-looking."

Eldest Aunt Xia said loudly, "Yes, they are my younger brother’s children."

However, Old Liu and Old Mrs. Liu couldn’t hear them; they were much older than Old Man Xia and Mrs. Xia, at least a decade older.