Chapter 575: Xiyang Primary School

Seeing Qin Wu again these days, he’s clearly different.

There’s a newfound steadiness in his manner and a bit of flair.

Qin Han, straightforward as always, slung an arm around Qin Wu’s shoulders and teased him.

After speaking, he turned to the others, "Am I right or not? With Xiao Wu’s current looks, if he says he’s a government official, people would believe it."

"Big Brother, you’re mistaken. Xiao Wu is now handling all sorts of matters at the Rong City branch office of Xiyang Food. He’s naturally the branch manager. Are you saying a manager is not an official?" Lin Chuxia asked.

Qin Han laughed heartily, "Sister-in-law is right, a manager is an official; some managers are higher ranked than village chiefs or town mayors."

He’s a simple-minded person and can’t differentiate the levels of officialdom.

He believes that as someone like Su Wensong, when attending town meetings, even the town mayor has to greet him with a smile, which is quite prestigious.

Qin Wu replied with a smile, "So, that means Big Brother’s rank isn’t small either. You own the farm supply store, which would be a general manager level."

Once again, everyone burst into laughter.

During New Year, joking about inconsequential matters always uplifts the mood.

Lin Chuxia suddenly stopped and looked at the building beside her.

Especially at the four big characters above the gate: Xiyang Primary School.

Zhang Guilan explained with a smile, "This is the new primary school our village built this autumn. Previously, our village only went up to fourth grade, fifth and sixth graders had to go to the town’s full primary school. But now that the village has money, the village chief expanded the school to include all grades from first to sixth. Our village’s children don’t need to leave the village at a young age anymore."

"I understand that; just wondering why it’s not called Qinjia Village Primary School?"

In her memory, Xiyang Food Factory didn’t contribute a dime to the school.

"Oh, I know about this. Although the school was built by the village, the village chief said without Lin Chuxia, there wouldn’t be the Qin Family Village we have today, nor could we possibly have such a good primary school. Originally, the village chief wanted to name it Chuxia Primary School and even came to your home to discuss with your big brother. Your big brother knows your personality well and outright refused. That’s why the village chief settled for Xiyang Primary School. Didn’t your big brother tell you? I remember he said he’d call you at the time."

Qin Han heard the conversation between the two, looked at them confused, "Sister-in-law, did I not tell you?" then slapped his forehead, "Must’ve been those couple of days I was busy with the greenhouse, and it slipped my mind."

Lin Chuxia gave Qin Han a thumbs up, "Big Brother, you really understand me well. There’s no need to consult with me on this matter."

Chuxia Primary School? Just thinking about it is mortifying.

Good thing Qin Han refused on her behalf.

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

Qin Wen watched the struggling steps of Ma Suyun and impatiently spoke.

"Look at yourself, if you’re not feeling well, just rest at home. Why insist on coming out, if you stress out our son, I’m not done with you."

Ma Suyun clenched Qin Wen’s sleeve with one hand while cautiously stepping forward, watching the road beneath her feet.

At the moment, she looked so frail that a gust of wind might topple her.

Upon hearing Qin Wen’s words, she discontentedly retorted.

"Why am I following you here? Wasn’t the plan to borrow some money from Big Brother so we can set up a greenhouse too? Yesterday during the family dinner, didn’t you see how smug Qian Chuncao and Xu Yun were? Previously being overshadowed by Xu Yun was tolerable, but what’s Qian Chuncao so pleased about? Isn’t it just because their family made some money from the greenhouse this year? If your job weren’t lost, she’d have no reason to boast in front of me."

Yesterday was New Year’s Eve, as per usual, the three brothers of the eldest family would go to Mr. and Mrs. Qin’s house for the reunion dinner.

Regarding the contributions, in previous years, the eldest family provided the most, while Qin Jiang and Qin Wen’s families also contributed some.

However, this year they were financially tight.

"Did you hear what your big sister-in-law said yesterday? As if we just showed up to freeload at their expense. Even Dad and Mom didn’t say anything; does she get to talk? If it weren’t for Big Brother’s sake, I’d have confronted her right there. Plus, Qin Jiang and his wife, knowingly took all that fish and meat while we’re struggling to save money for the unborn child. Isn’t this clearly embarrassing us? I can’t stand Xu Yun’s arrogant attitude as if she’s better than everyone else. Once we build the vegetable greenhouse, I must even the score."

Yesterday’s scene also left Qin Wen in a bad mood, "That’s why I didn’t approach Big Brother about this; even among siblings, I can’t bear losing face like that. Make sure you strive hard and give me a son soon. Don’t worry about the money, I want it even more than you."

"That’s settled. When we get there, put forward the proposal to Big Brother, while there aren’t others around yet, and with Dad and Mom’s support, anything’s easier."

"Alright, alright, are you okay? Or maybe you should head back home."

Since the beginning of the year, for unknown reasons, Ma Suyun had been experiencing stomach pains sporadically.

She couldn’t eat much; she threw up more than she kept down. She seemed to have lost weight again over the past couple of days.

Ma Suyun shook her head, "It’s fine; I can manage. It’s New Year’s; as the younger generation, I have to pay respects to Mom and Dad. After that, I won’t visit others."

Qin Han nodded continuously, "After paying respects to Mom and Dad, just stay there. There’s no need to go through this for others."

Ma Suyun agreed and gently rubbed her belly.

Paying respects to the elders is minor, but mostly, the two brothers from the Qin family’s second household would come to pay respects today.

Qin Yang and Lin Chuxia have been married for quite a while, yet Lin Chuxia still hasn’t conceived.

Imagining how Lin Chuxia would react knowing she’s pregnant made Ma Suyun indescribably happy.

If she has the chance to watch her squirm, how could she possibly miss it?

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As Lin Chuxia’s group arrived at Uncle Qin’s house, Qian Chuncao greeted them warmly from afar.

Then, Qin Jianjun and Qin Jianshe also came out to welcome them.

Uncle Qin and Qin Liang live in the same courtyard, and although Qin Liang wasn’t seen, they followed Qian Chuncao directly to Uncle Qin’s room.

Sure enough, Qin Liang was inside Uncle Qin’s room; surprisingly, so were Qin Wen and his wife.

Although Qin Han and Qin Yang avoided interacting with Qin Wen and his wife, not even exchanging a word, Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin were Qin Wen’s parents. While in their parents’ room, they couldn’t say anything.

Not that they could say anything, nor would they initiate any greeting, they simply acted as if Qin Wen and his wife were invisible.

Qin Han, Qin Yang greeted and gave New Year’s wishes to Uncle Qin and his wife, spoke with Qin Liang; Zhang Guilan and Lin Chuxia certainly wouldn’t bother with Qin Wen and his wife.

They just chatted with Aunty and Qian Chuncao’s family.

Even though they ignored Qin Wen and Ma Suyun, the latter would not stay quiet.