Chapter 170.2

At the same time, at the Capital Military Region Cultural Troupe.

A new comrade who had recently joined the Cultural Troupe said, “Director Jiang, the higher-ups said that our cultural performance and propaganda work this year have been outstanding, allowing us to take an early holiday for the New Year. By the way, when are you going home for the New Year?”

An older comrade next to him nudged the arm of the young newcomer and whispered, “Director Jiang won’t be going home for the New Year.”

The new comrade exclaimed in surprise, “Huh? Director Jiang, you’re not going home for the New Year?”

Jiang Xue chuckled lightly without answering the question. “Pack up your things and go home for the New Year as soon as possible.”

Everyone began discussing after Jiang Xue left. The older comrade tapped the young newcomer’s arm, saying quietly, “Are you stupid? I reminded you not to ask, but you still did!”

The new comrade didn’t understand. “Isn’t Director Jiang from the capital? Why isn’t she going home for the New Year?”

Another male comrade said, “If you don’t get married in your thirties, do you have the face to go home for the Chinese New Year?”

The older comrade said, “Who speaks like that? Mind your manners!”

The new comrade said, “Exactly! Director Jiang is beautiful and has a good temperament. She’s dedicated to her art. Why do you speak so harshly? If she wanted to get married, there would be plenty of people lining up to marry her.”

The male comrade sneered, “Lining up to marry her? Are you talking about twenty years ago? Ten years ago, I couldn’t stand her old maid behavior.”

The new and older comrades exchanged glances, and the older one called out, “Director Jiang!”

The male comrade stiffened his body, not daring to breathe.

Jiang Xue crossed over them and picked up the lighter she had dropped. She “clicked” and lit a cigarette for herself, coldly scanning the man with broken lips. She half-squinted her eyes and took a heavy puff as she walked up to the man. and blew a smoke ring heavily at the man’s face, her eyes half-closed. “What? Do you think you won’t live past thirty? You’re overestimating yourself. Even if I’m over eighty, I still wouldn’t look at a morally corrupt and gossipy man like you!”

After finishing speaking, she then blew another smoke ring, turned around elegantly in her high heels, and walked away without even glancing at the others.

The new comrade stared blankly at Jiang Xue’s back. “Director Jiang is so charming. No wonder she doesn’t look at you stinky men who won’t live past thirty.”

The man who had been choked by the smoke coughed, “You…”

Then he continued coughing, his voice sounding like he was about to cough up his lungs.

(T/N: I think we will learn more about Jiang Xue’s life in the future.)

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The procedure for the property transfer was surprisingly simple; thanks to their car, they managed to complete all the necessary documents in a day.

Su Xiaoxiao held the property deed in her hand, smiling foolishly as she looked at it. She couldn’t bear to put it down. This was her first property in the capital, and it was the first real home that she and Han Cheng owned. 

The house they lived in before in Qingfeng Town belonged to the military district, and they would have to return when they left the military area. After getting married, Sujia village could only be considered her maternal home, and as for the Han family’s old residence, she had never lived there even once.

Only the newly purchased courtyard has her and Han Cheng’s names on the property deed, and the address on the deed is also their fixed address for any information they may fill out in the future. This is their first home that truly belongs to them.

“Han Cheng, we finally have a new home!” No wonder newlyweds in our country are obsessed with buying a wedding house. The feeling is really different. People really need to have their own house to feel at ease and secure.

“Han Cheng, we finally have a new home!” It’s no wonder that newlyweds in our country are so determined to buy a house. The feeling is really different. People really need to have their own house to feel at ease and secure.

Han Cheng smirked. “You really like houses that much?”

Su Xiaoxiao nodded with narrowed eyes. “I’m determined to earn money to buy many, many more houses in the future. I want to become a wealthy landlady. After retiring, I won’t do anything else; I just go out every day in slippers to collect rent!”

Han Cheng’s smile widened, and he asked curiously, “Why go out in slippers to collect rent?”

Su Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment. “I don’t know; it seems like it’s the norm for landladies to wear slippers. Han Cheng, I’m serious. While houses are still cheap now, I really plan to buy a set for my parents, older brother, and second brother. You don’t mind, right?”

Han Cheng shook his head and said, “They are now my parents and my brothers. You can make the decision.”

If it weren’t for Han Cheng driving, Su Xiaoxiao would have wanted to pounce and kiss him: “Han Cheng, you’re so kind. By the way, I have an idea. What do you think of Sister Lan?”

Han Cheng nodded and said, “She has a good character.”

Su Xiaoxiao said: “Isn’t she currently unemployed? And I can see that she really likes our kids. I want to cooperate with her to open a shop. Her courtyard is so big, it’s a waste for her to live alone. I want to use her courtyard as a storefront. She provides the yard, and we invest the money to open a small shop together. Then we can hire one or two assistants, and we should be able to open the shop successfully.”

Han Cheng hadn’t thought in this direction, but Su Xiaoxiao’s suggestion made him seriously consider it. He thought it was quite feasible. “I think it’s possible. Actually, there’s another candidate.”

“Great Uncle Yang!” Su Xiaoxiao blurted out.

Han Cheng nodded. “Smart.”

Su Xiaoxiao said, “I call him Great Uncle Yang, but he’s actually in his early forties. It’s such a waste to not be a chef with such great skills. If Great Uncle Yang is willing to come and help as a chef, and we hire a maid to do miscellaneous work, we can open the shop.”

Han Cheng nodded and said, “If we open a shop, this is indeed the most ideal team, but we still need to hear his and Sister Lan’s opinions.”

Su Xiaoxiao said, “Right, this is the best team. If they agree, we work together. If they don’t, we’ll buy another courtyard and form a new team. Nowadays, slightly better restaurants are doing exceptionally well. Anyway, I’ve decided to do this food business. In the future, I want to expand and open a chain restaurant!”

Han Cheng thought for a moment: “A chain restaurant?”

Su Xiaoxiao said, “Yes, with branches all over the capital and even the whole country. A scale where the name of a certain restaurant is well-known throughout the nation.”

Han Cheng smiled. “Your ideals are quite grand. I think it’s possible. No wonder you’re studying economics. Whatever you want to do, just do it. I will always support you.”

Their children were growing up, and his wife’s aspirations were growing along with them. She used to focus only on the family, solely wanting to take care of the children and the household. But as the children grew older, she had new dreams and ambitions. In Han Cheng’s opinion, it was great that Su Xiaoxiao was a little more ambitious.

Moreover, Su Xiaoxiao had absolute talent in this area. She was proficient in cuisines from all over the country, and everything she cooked was delicious. In Han Cheng’s eyes, whatever Su Xiaoxiao wanted to do was right and allowed.

Su Xiaoxiao tilted her head and looked at Han Cheng. “Han Cheng, no matter what I say or do, you never disagree.”

Han Cheng took Su Xiaoxiao’s hand and imprinted a kiss on the back of her hand. “I just feel that if the college entrance examination hadn’t been stopped ten years ago, you would have soared into the sky long ago. It’s really a waste to keep you trapped in Sujia village and Qingfeng Town.”

Su Xiaoxiao shook her head in disagreement. “I don’t feel like it’s a waste. You and the children are my greatest achievements during this time. All of you are my pride and the most important people for me.”

Su Xiaoxiao had been pushed forward by the gears of the times since she came here. Han Cheng, the children, and her relatives in the Sujia village were her greatest gains since she came here. Everything else was just icing on the cake.

Now that there was a chance and the ability to do a little more, she would do a little more for her family.