Chapter 782: I Agree to Change Back to the Surname Xiao

Xiao Yude knew his elder brother-in-law still held a grudge against him, but back then the situation was turbulent; who could have foreseen that they were about to meet, only to be separated by life and death?

He did not blame his elder brother-in-law; indeed, it was his own failure to take care of Han Chunyi that allowed those with ill intentions to succeed, causing his son so much suffering.

Xu Sihai also knew the past events could not be entirely blamed on his brother-in-law; moreover, seeing his two nephews had eased much of his resentment: "Speak, what else is there?"

Xiao Changjiang handed him a cup of tea: "Uncle, naturally it concerns Changsheng's return to the family and recognition of his lineage."

Having spoken, he looked at Liu's father: "What are your thoughts?"

Liu's father did not understand the meaning behind his words: "Since Father can help change the surname on the child's school registration and documents, I agree to change it back to Xiao."

Xiao Changjiang did not expect his second younger brother to be so straightforward: "What I mean is, your family should move back to the city to live."

Hearing this, Liu's father did not answer immediately but looked at his daughter-in-law's belly.

After a while, he raised his head and looked at Liu Chuxue.

Liu Chuxue smiled at him: "Follow what your heart desires."

He coughed lightly: "This is what I think: my wife and I barely know a few characters; if we go to the capital, we can do nothing, and maintaining a livelihood will be difficult then, so it is better to stay in the countryside."

He said this because he felt the old man had remarried; if he returned, he would inevitably have to live with them, so staying in the countryside would be more comfortable.

The Xiao elder, being who he was, naturally saw through his concerns: "If we bring you back, naturally we will not neglect you; we will arrange a suitable job for you then. If you are unwilling to live in the main compound, I will prepare a courtyard for you."

At this moment, Miao Yiqiu, who had been acting like a transparent person, spoke up: "Your eldest brother and his family live in the Railway Bureau dormitory, your sister is already married, and only you and your father remain at home. Now that your daughter-in-law is pregnant, it would be better to live here; I can also help take care of her."

Liu Chuxue could see that this little old lady truly held no ill will.

She had originally thought that if an opportunity arose later, she would bring them out; she did not expect such a ready opportunity now: "Father, actually moving to the city is not bad. Later, your eldest brother and others can help find a job suitable for you. My mother can take care of the home, my younger sister's schooling will be more convenient, and I won't have to run to Liushu every week."

She actually wanted to add that later, if an opportunity arose, she would find jobs for her older sister and brother-in-law and bring them to the city too, sparing them from dealing with the Liu family upon returning to the village.

Though she feared them not, having them jump around in front of her constantly was too annoying.

Under the expectant gazes of everyone, the couple finally nodded.

The Xiao elder was the happiest and immediately arranged for someone to help them handle the surname change and household registration transfer, after all, this was also a thorn in his side.

Originally, the couple, worried about their home, wanted to return with him, but the Xiao elder stopped them: "Stay here tonight; we will have a reunion dinner this evening. Tomorrow, accompany your uncle to look around. While your uncle is here, tomorrow night I will invite some good acquaintances to our home to hold a welcome banquet for your family and formally introduce you to them."

Liu's mother was about to say something when she heard the Xiao elder say: "Rest assured, tomorrow they will bring Chunxiao and Xia Qiu's entire family over."

Xu Sihai, hearing him say this, did not mention leaving again, thinking: This is good; it gives my nephews some support.

Xiao Changjiang feared his second younger brother might feel uncomfortable: "Changsheng, the railway station will be recruiting several new platform attendants soon; I happen to have a quota. How does that sound?"