Big Sister-in-law Liu nodded from the side. "That's normal too. Even quite a few people who've worked for many years in the government have gone into business."
In this day and age, things aren't like they were in our time. If you've got ability and good luck, you can earn enough in a year or two to secure a fortune that'll keep you fed and clothed for the rest of your life.
Auntie Li nodded in agreement. "Sister-in-law Liu is right. There's nothing strange about going into business to make money. Besides, anyone can tell at a glance that your son has a promising future. Just wait and enjoy your blessings for the rest of your life!"
Mother Wu beamed and said modestly, "Then I'll count on your kind words."
"By the way, your daughter-in-law should be a university graduate too, right? She's really quite beautiful."
Aunt Li had a very good impression of Su Ya Ni.
She was beautiful, graceful, and especially hardworking. Washing clothes, cleaning, washing vegetables, and cooking were all well within her capabilities.
On her very first day, she had tidied the courtyard until it was spotless. She was truly a rare and exceptional young woman.
At the mention of Su Ya Ni, Mother Wu's enthusiasm waned.
"She's my son's classmate. They graduated together, but..."
Mother Wu paused and said no more, as though the matter were difficult to discuss.
This immediately piqued the interest of the gossip-loving Aunt Li and Big Sister-in-law Liu.
"But what?"
"They haven't gotten a Marriage Certificate yet, and they haven't held a wedding banquet either." Mother Wu spoke vaguely, but the expression on her face revealed deep disdain.
"They're living together without even holding a wedding banquet?"
Aunt Li and Big Sister-in-law Liu froze for a moment.
*So they were