When I got back to the rental house, there was no one in the house and I didn't know where the fat man had gone again.

Yang Jing was enjoying some free time and was just about to study the Duan inkstone when the phone suddenly rang.

When he picked up the phone, he saw that it was his mother calling, which made Yang Jing very puzzled.

"Hey, Mom, why are you calling at this time? It should be midnight at home, right?"

"Xiao Jing, Mom just had a dream about you. After waking up, I couldn't fall asleep again. I thought it should be morning there, so I called you." When Yang Jing heard his mother's voice on the phone, his heart ached a little.

"Mom, are you okay?"

"Of course I do. I have nothing to do all day long except eating and sleeping. Or I go to your grandpa's place to see him and grandma, or I go to the yoga studio to practice yoga. Oh, Xiaojing, you don't know, since mom retired, although I have a lot of free time, I'm still a little uncomfortable with it."

Yang Jing knew that his mother retired in early September. His mother was fifty years old this year. She used to be an employee of Tianqu No. 1 Cotton Mill. Later, because the labor intensity of the female workers in the cotton mill was too high, she resolutely resigned under the persuasion of her father, and then worked as a cleaner in a securities company. Although the monthly salary was not very high, it was easy, and the securities company also continued to pay insurance for her.

According to the regulations at the time, female workers retired at the age of 50. As a result, as soon as September came this year, she gloriously joined the ranks of retirees.

"Xiao Jing, did you pass your graduation thesis?"

"Not yet. It will be almost there in about a month."

"So what are your plans? Are you going to come back or continue studying? Your dad wants you to continue studying. Your dad called me yesterday and said that a new construction site has started. The boss said that as long as he wants to continue working, he can continue to drive, and his salary can be increased by one yuan. Now your dad and I don't have any big expenses, and we have saved all the money for you, so your dad wants you to continue studying, and I think so too."

Yang Jing was troubled when he heard this. He was touched by his parents' support for his studies, but also a little annoyed by their overbearing behavior.

To be honest, Yang Jing was not very willing to come to the UK to study for a master's degree. He had been confirmed to be admitted to graduate school the year before, and he could even get a full scholarship. But his father was adamant and insisted on sending him to the UK to study for a master's degree.

Yang Jing had to stay alone in the UK for two years. He didn't even go home for the Chinese New Year because the air tickets were too expensive...

Now that I have finally made it through, my parents want me to continue studying for a PhD.

Yang Jing really didn't want to study for a doctorate anymore. Most schools in the UK stipulate that students can apply for a doctoral defense only after they have registered and studied for nine semesters. In the UK, there are three holidays in a school year, which means there are three semesters in a school year. Nine semesters means a full three years.

"Mom, let's wait until I get my master's degree. Besides, the new school year has already started here. Even if you and dad want me to continue my doctoral studies, I have to wait until this time next year. Besides, I really don't want to study anymore. Even if I study for a doctorate, isn't it the same if I return to China? A doctoral degree is different from a master's degree, and there is not much difference between a doctoral degree abroad and a doctoral degree in China..."

"Son, don't tell me these things. If you have any way, you should persuade your father to agree." Without waiting for Yang Jing to continue talking, his mother interrupted him directly.

Yang Jing was speechless.

At home, Dad is the undisputed emperor, his words are final, and no one in the family dares to disobey his ideas. From childhood to adulthood, Yang Jing grew up under his father's high-pressure policy. Although Yang Jing now knows that his father is doing good to him, the old man is too domineering, and he still has psychological trauma.

Yang Jing didn't want to continue talking about this matter, so he simply changed the subject and asked, "Mom, are my grandpa and grandma doing well? I've been very busy recently and haven't had time to call my uncle."

"Well, your grandma and grandpa are still the same. They are already over 80 years old, how much better can they be? Not to mention that your grandpa has that disease. Alas..."

"I'm glad they're okay. Mom, is my uncle okay?"

"Well, what else can your uncle do? Your grandma and grandpa tied your uncle up to death. He can't go anywhere. He can only take care of your grandma and grandpa at home."

"Mom, I plan to go back after I get my diploma. I haven't been home for more than two years. I will go back to see you no matter what. I miss you guys."

"Okay, come back if you want to. You didn't come back these past two years even though I asked you to. You insisted on saving the money for the plane tickets. Your grandma, uncle, aunt and cousin kept talking about you. Although your dad doesn't say anything, he often gets up in the middle of the night to smoke and look at your photos when he comes back. Do you think your dad doesn't miss you? Xiaojing, come back if you want to. Don't think about anything and don't be afraid of spending money. Mom will support you if anything happens."

"Hehe, I knew that mom is the best to her son." Yang Jing flattered her at the right time.

Yang Jing has been taken care of by his grandparents since he was a child. Yang Jing's grandfather died early, before his parents got married, and then his grandmother remarried and moved to another place. Therefore, Yang Jing has been raised by his grandparents since he was a child.

Yang Jing also has two uncles, but his eldest uncle also died young due to illness when he was less than fifty years old. His second uncle has been living in the south and rarely returns to his hometown, so Yang Jing has been particularly close to his grandfather since he was a child.

"Xiao Jing, when are you coming back? Tell your family in advance so I can notify your dad and ask him to come back as well."

"Well, Mom, don't worry about this. If I'm sure of my return time, I'll call you and let you know."

"Hey, Xiao Jing, Mom wants to ask you something. Is there a girl you like over there?"

"Mom, what are you talking about? I came to England to study, not to date."

"Oh, that's good. When you come back, I'll introduce you to a few. I'm just afraid that you'll start dating again in London, and I won't be able to introduce you to anyone when you go home. Your eldest aunt and your second aunt are both trying to introduce you to someone. Your second uncle-in-law also said that there's a very nice girl at the Electricity Bureau who he wants to introduce to you..."

Yang Jing's head was so big when he heard this that he quickly interrupted his mother's nagging, "Mom, if you mention this again, I will hang up the phone!"

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this. Wait for you to come back and let your dad talk to you in person!" As if she was not satisfied with being interrupted, the mother directly took out her trump card.

Yang Jing wanted to ask, "Mom, am I still your biological child? You know your son is most afraid of your husband, but you still use your husband to scare your son whenever you have nothing to do!"

My mother's killer move was too ruthless. Even across the Eurasian continent, Yang Jing felt terrified...

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