Reincarnation in the 60s: My Spatial Supermarket Brings Forth Wealth-Chapter 244: Scheming

Originally, celebrating the New Year in the village was more lively; on the first day of the new year, you could visit a few close families to wish them well, how great.

It’s just that her dad, Daliang, refused to take a break, unwilling to give up the double wages.

Fortunately, her uncle and his wife also needed to work overtime, specifically her uncle worked overtime, while her aunt was already on maternity leave but hadn’t returned, instead staying by her uncle’s side.

First, they feared that it would be too tiring for Grandma and Grandpa to take care of them; secondly, they worried about the odd Niu Family dropping in every now and then.

The baby was about to be born, so her third uncle said every penny counts.

So Lin Xue suggested having Grandma and Grandpa come over for the New Year, making it merrier.

"Mom, tomorrow is the 28th; I want to go pick up Grandma and Grandpa today. But it’s so cold that we might need to prepare more bedding, so we can wrap Grandma and Grandpa up well!" Lin Xue consulted her mom early in the morning; she had Wang Cheng prepare a carriage, which was also borrowed from the grain station.

"Alright, mom will prepare. Are you leaving soon? I didn’t hear you mention it yesterday! I’ll get ready right away!" Wang Cuihua was also happy to spend the New Year with her parents. With the New Year approaching, preparations were starting; today, her three younger sisters were already getting the dumplings ready for freezing.

Frozen dumplings are a delicacy in the Northeast. With more people for the New Year, the sisters would have to dedicate a whole day to making them.

"No rush, we’ll head out when it’s a bit warmer, as long as we bring them back today. We’ll make something hot tonight, like bone broth, for Grandma and Grandpa to have. I’ll leave this to you, mom! Since the three of them are busy with dumplings, they won’t have time to prepare anything else!" Lin Xue reminded.

"I know! You should dress warmly too! Don’t catch a cold, with the New Year so close."

"Okay, mom, I know. You go ahead and prepare!" Lin Xue knew that her mom always put her first, which touched her deeply every time.

Just then, their sisters’ classmate, Sun Qianqian, came to their house.

She said she was bringing New Year gifts, and after the three of them fussed around for a while, Lin Xue noticed that Lin Yun’s face was a bit flushed when she came out.

Instantly, she realized both younger sisters had grown up.

Later, she learned that Sun Qianqian had a brother named Sun Bing, who met Lin Yun because of the incident where Lin Shuang’s biological parents were kidnapped for debts, and over time, they started hanging out frequently. However, it was clear that he treated Lin Yun differently; how come the New Year gift wasn’t for Lin Xia too?

Lin Xue went alone on the carriage to pick up Grandma and Grandpa, arriving at their house after a bumpy and cold journey.

Because she’d mentioned it beforehand, as soon as Lin Xue arrived, the grandparents knew she was there to pick them up. However, they still made her and the driver a hot bowl of noodles before preparing to leave.

Unexpectedly, their two sons came over and wouldn’t let them leave.

"Mom and dad, if you leave, how will we celebrate the New Year? Won’t the kids wish their grandparents a happy new year?" Wang Junsheng, a bit angry, blocked their way, refusing to let them go.

"Exactly, as grandparents, you shouldn’t play favorites. Who is the grandchild and who isn’t? Besides, the third child’s family hasn’t arrived yet!" Feng Minghua said sarcastically.

Ever since getting kicked out last time, Feng Minghua held a grudge, always trying to cause trouble for Lin Xue’s family, although she couldn’t find an opportunity.

She kept encouraging the second child’s family to make trouble, but Wang Shusheng’s wife, Liu Lingling, was clever and wouldn’t be a pawn for others.

Like now, the second son’s family just stood quietly aside, saying nothing, while their children weren’t causing any fuss like the eldest family’s kids.

"We’re old now, living with your younger brother. They’re celebrating the New Year there, so we’ll celebrate wherever they are. You’ve all started your own families, and your kids are of an age to marry, not like nursing infants who can’t leave their parents. Besides, we’ll return after the sixth day!" Li Xiuying still loved her grandkids; although her sons and daughters-in-law were problematic, the grandkids were still heirs of the Wang Family.

"But mom, why don’t we go with you? Wouldn’t a big family be even merrier?" Feng Minghua’s eyes darted, and she got an idea.

She initially wanted to say, you two go to town to eat and drink well, enjoying yourselves while we can’t get anything here.

But then she thought if she said that, the two elders would just leave, so she changed her tune, suggesting they all celebrate together to make it livelier.

It was really just an excuse to go along and eat some good food.

She couldn’t face her sister-in-law directly anymore; even if she went pleading, they might ignore her, but going with the elders was different; she could lie down and have her sister-in-law serve her delicious food.

Without having to acknowledge any favors, as it was considered expected.

"Do you have a place to stay?" Lin Xue asked coldly.

Originally, she didn’t need to speak; she believed Grandma and Grandpa would handle it.

But seeing Feng Minghua’s shifty eyes, clearly scheming against her family, made her feel disgusted and speak out to rebuff her.

"Well... we’d just follow Grandma and Grandpa. Wherever they stay, we’ll stay," Feng Minghua wouldn’t outright say she’d stay at their house, as she was merely following the elders, not requesting from their family.

"Grandma and Grandpa were invited by my mom to spend the New Year together because they are her biological parents; as for you, who invited you?" Lin Xue asked bluntly, not giving face.

"This... Dad, Mom, what is Xiao Xue saying? After all, I’m her aunt; how come this child is so ill-mannered, speaking to elders like this?" Unable to counter Lin Xue, Feng Minghua started assuming the elder’s posture, picking faults.

"Enough! At least maintain some dignity as an elder!" Li Xiuying waved her hand, interrupting Feng Minghua, "I have four children, and now we are old; we’ll stay with whoever treats us well, as we don’t have the ability to care anymore. It’s your time to honor us!"

Lin Xue found her grandma to be quite articulate. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Mom, just enjoy the New Year at our sister’s place, no need to rush back. I’ll come over daily to warm the house for you two. When you return, it’ll definitely be warm inside!" Wang Shusheng stepped up quickly, trying to please now that their mother was upset.

"No need for you to warm the house; your third brother will be back to help us before we return!" Grandpa Wang responded with a stern face.

"Old man, what nonsense! The second son is honoring us; let him warm the house! Yongsheng is busy with work!" Li Xiuying didn’t want to strain relations with her sons, attempting to mediate.

"Grandpa, Grandma, let us wish you a Happy New Year in advance!" The eldest daughter of the second family, Wang Xiaofang, led her siblings in bowing to the grandparents.

The three kids from the eldest family were also nudged by Feng Minghua to bow.

"Stand up! In the future, if you all become educated and successful, we’ll be content." Grandpa Wang’s expression softened slightly, motioning for the kids to rise.

"Here! This is New Year’s money from Grandpa and Grandma, take it!" Li Xiuying pulled out the money she’d prepared from her pocket.

Each got a dollar, fair and equal, everyone got one.