The old man's 49th day memorial service was held on the 7th day of the first lunar month. Cheng Guangxu and the other two happened to be on holiday at home, so they joined in.

Those who lived far away didn't return. Everyone can understand that. After all, sometimes it's not about the distance, but also about work.

Xiao Wu and the others respectfully kowtowed to the old man, and everyone in the village envied him. These younger generations truly missed their elder.

"Grandpa, Grandma, are you really not going back? The three of us can go home on Saturday and Sunday, so you should go back. We're worried about you staying here alone."

Hu Aifen held Xiao Wu's hand and said, "It's okay. Grandpa and Grandma are in good health, so you don't need to worry. After your great-grandfather and great-grandmother have passed their three-year mark, you can come and pick us up. How about that?"

"Mom, can one of us stay here to take care of my grandparents?"

"Okay, so who do you think will stay?"

Xiao Wu looked at his mother helplessly, "They're all your people, so you can make the arrangements. But it would be best if they were doctors with good skills, since my grandparents are getting old."

Hu Aifen and Liu Aimin were very pleased. Although they didn't need it, it was rare for their child to have such a kind heart.

“Auntie, I brought Yu Hong with me. Her medical skills are quite good now. If you’re not going back, then let her stay.”

Liu Jingze nodded in agreement, "Mom and Dad, that's right. Jingxiang and I can rest assured when we're out here."

In the end, having no other choice, Liu Aimin agreed.

Liu Changhai watched from the side, feeling even more distressed. Perhaps if he hadn't made a mistake, he would have received the same treatment, and wouldn't be all alone.

Looking at the group of people surrounding Liu Aimin and his wife, he decided to speak up, "Aimin, Jingze, Jingxiang, I want to stay. I don't want to go back to the city."

Liu Changhai knew he was getting old and that staying would only cause them trouble. So he asked his questions very cautiously.

After he finished speaking, the living room became unusually quiet, and everyone was watching him.

Liu Aimin sighed, "Third Uncle, you should stay here. Zhiqiang and Xiangyang are here too. You know you're getting old. If you really have health problems, just don't blame me."

Liu Zhiqiang and Liu Xiangyang blushed deeply with embarrassment. "Brother, what are you saying? We would never do such a thing."

"That's fine then, Uncle, you can stay here. Life in the village is quite good."

After Zhang Hongmei and the others left, the village returned to peace. Liu Changhai spent his days basking in the sun with a group of elderly men of similar age, feeling that his decision was right.

Time flies, and it's September now. Pengfei and Ping'an are already in their second year of high school, while Qingyang, Zhiyu, and Chongyu are in their first year.

Qi Hong, Zhi Yuan, and Liu Qiang are in their final year of junior high. The remaining three, Xiang Dong, Xiang Ting, and Yu Xuan, are in their fifth year of elementary school.

Chaoyang, Xiangbei, Zeng Zhiming, Yuhui, and Xiaowu, a total of seven people, are studying on the mountain.

Zhang Hongmei is now the only one at home keeping the two elderly people company. However, their lives are still quite fulfilling.

Every day, I accompany the two elderly people out for a stroll. They have explored every street and alley in the capital. Their favorite place to go is the shopping mall. Now, the malls sell a wide variety of products, and the two elderly people can always find gifts for their children by looking at the dazzling array of goods.

The three of them would occasionally go to the foot of the mountain to stay for a few days, but they would always come back on Saturdays and Sundays, waiting for Xiao Wu and the others.

Even if Zhang Shouyi was dissatisfied, there was nothing he could do; they were all going wild now.

He could only see his wife on Saturdays and Sundays.

That Friday evening, the family sat down for dinner together. The elders were unusually happy, and Xiao Wu racked his brains to make them happy.

Zhang Hongmei spoke very little today, and the children could all sense that their mother was in a low mood.

After the meal, they accompanied the old man to the next room, leaving only Zhang Shouyi and his companion here.

"Honey, what's wrong?"

"Take a look at this." Zhang Hongmei handed Zhang Shouyi a few sheets of paper.

After reading it, Zhang Shouyi frowned. "Wife, how come I don't know this?"

"Oh? You don't even know about your own affairs?"

"Honey, I do have a female assistant, but it's not like what's written on the website. She has absolutely no contact with my life. How could this happen?"

"Why a female assistant?"

"Her abilities are very strong."

"Oh, I understand."

Zhang Hongmei then put the report down without making any further moves. However, she refused Zhang Shouyi's advances that evening.

"Wife, don't you believe me?"

"I'm just not in a good mood."

This was the first time Zhang Shouyi had ever seen his wife so cold. He felt a little smug. But when he leaned in again, Zhang Hongmei suddenly pushed him away, got out of bed, and left the room.

By now, Zhang Shouyi realized things were serious. He hadn't actually used the female assistant; he'd only kept her in the secretariat's office. His wife's jealous reaction, however, was quite amusing. He went to the study, but the door was locked. He knocked, but there was no response. Thinking that tomorrow would be better, and feeling no sleepiness, he went to work in the study.

The next day, Saturday, Zhang Hongmei was in a much better mood.

After taking the children out to play, Gu Chuanming suggested going to the mall, and Zhang Hongmei naturally had no objection.

Children rarely have the opportunity to go shopping, so everything is new and exciting to them. Zhang Xingguo generously agreed that the children could have whatever they wanted.

We went to a private restaurant for lunch, and the kids were quite excited about being able to eat out.

"Mom, this tastes alright, similar to what we make at home, but better than what we get in the mountains," Xiao Wu commented as she ate.

"Hehe, really? So, which place do you think is good?"

"Mom, how about we go eat roast whole lamb? I want some."

“Great, your brother Liu Qiang came with Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei.”

"Then let's just go back to Fuzeyuan and have the restaurant deliver to our home."

"Okay, Mom agrees to your request."

When all the children arrived that evening, Zhang Hongmei ordered three sheep, meaning she wanted them to eat as much as they wanted.

Being with the children made Zhang Hongmei feel much better. She trusted Zhang Shouyi, but she was still unhappy.

He had never used a female assistant before, so perhaps this one was really very capable, which made him make an exception.

When Zhang Shouyi returned home that night, no one was there. He then realized that they had all gone to Fuzeyuan.

Xiao Li drove them there. But they were disappointed again. It turned out that Zhang Hongmei had a sudden idea and took the children to see the streetlights. Although they couldn't walk on the road, it was still nice to see them from the car.