Charlotte said earnestly: “What I want to say is actually very simple. As women, we can’t take shortcuts no matter how difficult it is. We must be down-to-earth and take steady steps. Those crooked ways are not acceptable, and we must not have a fluke mentality!”
Myrna nodded in agreement: “That’s true.”
“You agree, don’t you?” Charlotte looked like she was not hopeless.
“certainly.”
“Okay, then I’m relieved.” She nodded with relief. “Refund the villa as soon as possible. You may lose a little handling fee, but it will give you peace of mind, right?”
Myrna : “???”
“What? You can’t bear to leave?” Charlotte’s face darkened. Was all the words she had just said in vain?
Myrna smiled and suddenly realized that this was why she came here.
“First of all, I completely agree with what you just said, little aunt. Women should really rely on themselves. But–”
She changed the subject: “I don’t rely on others. So, I will take those words as sharing my experience and will never take them personally.”
Isn’t this very clear?
Anyone with good hearing and brain can understand it.
“Besides, I bought the villa for my parents to live in. The contract has been signed, so it is impossible to return it.”
“Finally, I suggest that you exercise due discretion when sharing your life experiences. You can give suggestions, but you don’t need to give orders.”
With just one sentence, “Quit it,” she helped the person make the decision.
To put it nicely, it means “being well-intentioned”; to put it bluntly, it means “meddling in other people’s business.”
Myrna doesn’t spoil her.
Not surprisingly, Charlotte left angrily.
Before leaving, he left a sentence: “You are sharp-tongued and never repent!”
Elton frowned fiercely when he heard this.
” Myrna , ignore her.” Clara said directly, “She doesn’t know anything and she comes to lecture me.”
His words and expressions hinted at the implication that “this money did not come from a legitimate source.”
As if her biological mother was dead?
Myrna didn’t really take it to heart. What she was more worried about now was that Charlotte knew about it, so did that mean other people knew about it too?
If they come one after another, I can handle it, but it’s annoying.
However, surprisingly, the next week was calm.
No one came to the door anymore.
The move is also in progress.
Elton couldn’t bear to part with the green plants. Potted plants were not difficult to plant, but the problem was that the trees in the yard had been planted for more than ten years, and it would take some time to transplant them again.
In comparison, Clara’s life was much simpler. What she treasured most were the books in the two cabinets in her study.
As long as she could bring the book over, she would be satisfied.
In this way, it will be the Lantern Festival by the time we finish the work.
The green plants in the garden and the newly transplanted osmanthus trees add a touch of ancient charm to the villa.
Elton also cleared a separate piece of land in the backyard. He sowed amaranth seeds not long ago, and now you can see small seedlings. They will be ready to eat in half a month.
In addition, Myrna ‘s swing, Clara ‘s lounge chair, and the wisteria from the old house were all moved here, giving the place a familiar feel.
Most of the front and back yards are still bare now. In the spring, the dry land will grow into a green lawn, and the flowers moved from home will bloom all over the yard.
Thinking of this, Myrna felt that the physical hardship was nothing.
During the move, an “interesting” thing happened.
Donna from next door saw the three of them moving in and out every day and thought Elton finally couldn’t stand it anymore and was moving away.
In this way, not only would all the open space between the two houses belong to her, but she might even be able to carve out a piece of their yard.
Grow vegetables, raise chickens, fish, etc., now there is enough food for the whole family!
“Hey, are you moving?” Donna stood at the gate, folding her arms, smiling.
Elton didn’t have time to pay attention to her and just kept digging the soil.
Clara heard her voice in the room and immediately retracted her foot that was about to step out.
Out of sight, out of mind.
Donna pouted, “Why are you so proud? I kicked you out anyway … ”
” Donna , are you going to buy groceries?”
Donna ran into an old sister with whom she had a good relationship.
“Yes, I bought some eggs. They are half the price at this time compared to the morning market!” Donna raised her eyebrows proudly.
She’s not bragging. Looking across the entire faculty and staff community, there’s no one better at organizing things than her.
“Then I’ll go buy it at this time next time. By the way, did you hear? Teacher Wagner next door to your house is moving away.”
Donna nodded: “I know. I wonder which residential complex they rented. Is it as convenient as ours?”
Tsk! He is in his forties, but he still plays the game of being stubborn.
If you can’t stand it, just move away, so she doesn’t have to climb up the trellis to cut those annoying flowers and vines every two months.
The older sister lowered her voice and said, “Do you think they are moving away because you had a fight before?”
Donna raised her chin proudly: “Then I don’t know. If this is really the reason, it only shows that some people are narrow-minded and can’t afford to lose!”
“You are really awesome. Hehe, you can also take over their yard and grow vegetables there … ”
“Don’t tell me I really think so!” Donna’s eyes lit up.
“What are you talking about?” Another neighbor hurried over, “Go get some candy! It will be gone soon … ”
Donna : “What candy?”
” Teacher Wagner ‘s candy, you are neighbors, I’m afraid you have already received it, I have to hurry, otherwise there will be no share for me … ”
“Wait a minute! Why are the Eltons giving out candies? It’s not like they’re getting married … ”
“You didn’t know? Teacher Wagner is moving to a new house! A big villa! He’s handing out housewarming candies to the neighbors.”
Donna’s eyes widened suddenly and she screamed in disbelief: “Villa?! His new home is a villa?! Rented?”
“How can that be possible? I bought a new villa in that building nearby, what’s its name … Mingzhu?”
“Pearl of the Lake?”
“Yes, yes! That’s it!”
Donna gasped, “How is that possible?!”
“A few days ago, my husband drove over to deliver flowers to Teacher Wagner . He took a look inside the house and was amazed! It’s spacious and beautiful, with two yards in front and back. It’s so comfortable … Well, I won’t talk to you anymore. I’m going to get some candy and share in the good luck. Maybe I can live in a villa in the future … Hahaha … ”
The laughter faded away, but Donna seemed to be under a spell, frozen in place, unable to move.
My face also felt hot and painful.
…
After a busy week, I finally moved into my new home.
Elton cooked a delicious meal himself.
Clara raised her glass: “I wish you all the best.”
Bang–
The three glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound, which, along with the sound of laughter, passed through the window and into the garden.
The moonlight is just right, and there is light in the dark night.
The next day after moving, early in the morning, Elton received a call from his mother .
“mom?”
“I heard you moved to a new house?”
Well!
“Yes,” Elton said truthfully.
“According to the rules, we have to invite relatives and friends to the warming house. It happens to be New Year’s Day soon , and we have celebrated it at your eldest brother’s house in previous years. Why not go to your house this year?”