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Anna and Qi Shuliang were taken aback and looked at each other.
They understood the first two points, but the third one was a bit difficult!
Tell the child?
Isn't that a bad idea?
After all, this is an adult matter. If children know about it, will it leave a psychological shadow on them?
"Mother, the child is still young." Qi Shuliang said with difficulty, "It's enough for us adults to know about these things."
Anna was puzzled, but she didn't voice her doubts, wanting to hear her mother-in-law's explanation.
Grandma Qi smiled and said, "How can they grow without experiencing hardships? Besides, Zhenghan and Zhengmin are not young anymore. Letting them know about this will make them more vigilant, so they won't run around and will be under the protection of bodyguards. Secondly, for the whole family, experiencing such a storm can strengthen family cohesion and also train the children, which will help them grow. There is a Chinese saying, 'Born in hardship, die in comfort!' What do you think?"
Qi Shuliang was deeply shocked. If he hadn't always remembered his mother's words, "Born in hardship, die in comfort," he might have died in that chaos instead of being clever and calculating, thus surviving to this day.
"Mother, what you said makes a lot of sense, Anna, do you understand?" Qi Shuliang looked at his wife beside him. With life and death hanging in the balance, the efforts of the whole family were needed. At the same time, he needed a capable successor.
It must be a blade of grass that has weathered storms, not a delicate greenhouse flower.
Anna had studied Chinese for over a decade and understood what Grandma Qi was saying. She nodded and said, "Mom is right, I agree."
"Anna, is there anything else you need to add?" Qi Shuliang asked, seeking his wife's opinion.
Three cobblers with their wits combined are better than one Zhuge Liang; when these three clever people discuss things together, the wisdom they unleash is even more brilliant.
Anna thought for a moment and said, "Mom's explanation was very comprehensive, so I'll just go over the details. When Father was alive, we had some connections, and we've maintained those relationships over the years. I'm in charge of the forces in the US, and I'll have them put pressure on the authorities there. Also, we have a relative who has connections with the Mafia, so we can use money to smooth things over. As for the Chinese Hongmen and the Chinese community, you'll be in charge of that."
"Yes, that's good. Let's split up," Qi Shuliang said. "As for Mother, you stay home and oversee things from the rear!"
Grandma Qi nodded and said, "Okay, I'll stay home and not go anywhere! As for Zhenghan and Zhengmin, it's necessary to ask them for leave so they can stay home from school for the time being. It'll be good for everyone to spread out so we can set up our defenses."
Qi Shuliang nodded and said, "Yes, I can't go to school anymore."
After the adults discussed it and had dinner, the family sat down together for a meeting.
Qi Zhenghan wasn't surprised to hear this. He was already an adult and had studied with his father for a long time, so he had a fairly clear understanding of the international situation and surrounding affairs. He had already anticipated this day when his father made his choice.
Despite this, he still supported his father's choice.
Qi Zhengmin was just a young girl after all. When she heard that bad people were going to harm her family, she was so frightened that she cried, her eyes filled with tears.
He Tiantian patted Qi Zhengmin on the shoulder and said, "Zhengmin, don't cry or be afraid. We'll all bear this together. Once the bad guys are caught, things will be back to normal. Be strong, be a strong seagull."
Qi Zhengmin wiped away his tears, and with encouragement from his parents, grandmother, older brother and sister, he nodded and said, "Yes, I will be obedient and will not talk to strangers."
"That's great!" He Tiantian praised. "You're a brave girl, and everyone is proud of you!"
Seeing everyone looking at her with encouraging eyes, Qi Zhengmin smiled shyly and said, "I, I will become stronger in the future and never cry again."
Qi Shuliang then gave the three younger men some instructions, warning them to be more vigilant.
The Snake King was right; Granny Qi would not leave. It was indeed true.
Now, instead of leaving, they are actively responding.
After thinking it over, He Tiantian realized that doing this was in line with Grandma Qi's personality.
Actually, this is for the best. He Tiantian was also worried that after returning to China, they would be discarded like a used tool.
Although the possibility is slim, the domestic political environment is really not good.
Back in her room that evening, He Tiantian summoned the Snake King.
“You guessed right, Grandma isn’t leaving. And Qi Zhenghan and Qi Zhengmin also know about this situation and have taken a month’s leave. We probably won’t be able to go anywhere for the next month; we’ll just have to stay home,” He Tiantian said. “Although it’s boring, thankfully there are lots of books here that we can read as much as we want.”
However, almost all the books here are in English.
Although she could understand it, she still felt uneasy.
"That's good. Now that the matter is resolved, I can stay here a little longer." The Snake King was reluctant to leave. It discovered that it could also absorb energy from the other side of the sea, constantly increasing its exploration range.
"You really like it here?" He Tiantian looked at the chubby baby beside her, somewhat puzzled. "Is this place, like the cave in the back mountain, good for you?"
"Yes!" the Snake King affirmed. "The spiritual energy here comes continuously from the sea, which is helpful for my cultivation."
He Tiantian was overjoyed. Since that was the case, she would stay here a little longer so that the Snake King could cultivate properly.
“Great! It’s so much better here than back home.” He Tiantian had to admit that, but with her parents not around, she still wanted to go back.
The Snake King lamented, "We're all on the same planet, both are great nations, so why is there such a huge difference?"
"Okay, thank you for your hard work during this time," He Tiantian said. "I hope we can get through this safely and without any problems."
"Yes, you will be fine," the Snake King said proudly. "With the all-powerful Snake King here, you will be safe."
It's just so funny that these words came out of the round mouth of a chubby baby.
"Haha!" He Tiantian finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.
The Snake King sat up abruptly and roared, "Don't laugh! If you laugh again, I won't help you anymore!"
He Tiantian covered her mouth, trying to hold back, lest the Snake King be displeased and hide inside the barrier and not come out.
Things are in a mess lately, and we still need the Snake King's help!
"Okay, okay, I won't laugh anymore," He Tiantian apologized. "I was just thinking that I hope my future children will be as cute as you."
child?
What is that?
"Who do you want to have a child with?" the Snake King asked, glancing sideways. This woman had no self-awareness.
Her blood must not be contaminated, otherwise...
"Brother Yingjie, we have so many regrets, and we want to make up for them in this lifetime. Besides, we truly love each other, so isn't it normal for us to get married and have children in the future?" He Tiantian said earnestly. (To be continued.)
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