Teacher Zhai and Bao Ni's mother chatted about everyday matters. Perhaps because she hadn't experienced much of ordinary life, Teacher Zhai seemed to enjoy listening to Bao Ni's mother and grandmother talk about their daily lives.

"Uncle Lin, Aunt Lin, Brother Lin, Sister-in-law, please come in quickly."

At the restaurant entrance, Professor Gao saw Bonnie's father and greeted him warmly; it had been several years since they last met.

"Brother Gao, you look younger than you are."

Bonnie's father also addressed Professor Gao as such, appearing quite at ease.

"It might be because you're doing something you enjoy, which puts you in a good mood and makes you look more energetic."

Professor Gao and Bonnie's father walked side by side, talking in hushed tones.

They booked a large table for more than ten people. Xuanyu also came back, making a total of eleven people just from them.

After everyone took their seats, Professor Gao's wife, Aunt Fang, made a special effort to thank Bao Ni's parents for taking care of Professor Gao, expressing her sincere gratitude.

In those years, many people went down to the capital, but only a handful returned unscathed. As for Professor Gao, who didn't suffer any hardship and even gained two pounds, he was extremely rare.

Ms. Fang couldn't go with the students to the countryside. For the sake of her child, she divorced and waited for Professor Gao in Beijing, inevitably feeling some guilt. She was genuinely grateful to and liked the Bao Ni family who took care of Professor Gao.

In such an occasion, the children were responsible for listening and eating. Professor Gao ordered several roast ducks and other dishes, which the five children enjoyed immensely.

"What are we striving for? Isn't it all for our children, to let them suffer less and have a better living environment?"

Professor Gao and Bonnie's father had a few drinks and, watching their child enjoying her meal, were moved to share their thoughts.

"That's right. From ancient times to the present, generation after generation, isn't it all about children? We're getting old, and our children are all grown up. In the future, it's up to them."

Bonnie's father also felt this deeply. Their Lin family had been on the island for over a hundred years and had gone through so much before achieving their current prosperity. Putting aside everything else, they had a large population, and where there are people, there is hope.

Teacher Zhai glanced at Sanqi and felt a little better.