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Huo Yingjun and Jiang Lifang chatted happily, while Zhao Huanhuan and He Tiantian whispered among themselves.
When Huo Yingjie came home from get off work, the children who were playing in the yard ran to their father and asked him to hug them. They were so lively and adorable.
As a father, you can't show disdain when faced with your children's enthusiasm; you can only hold one child on each side and play with them.
The food has been good lately, and my child has gained weight.
"Brother, sister-in-law, you're here too," Huo Yingjie said. "I just bought a roast duck, so I'll cook a few more dishes and we'll have a good drink tonight."
"No, I have to ride my bicycle back, so I can't drink alcohol," Huo Yingjun waved his hand, resolutely refusing to drink.
"What are you afraid of? I'll have Zhang Ning take you and your wife home later," Huo Yingjie said. "Yesterday, all the elders were there, so we didn't have a chance to talk! Today it's just the two of us brothers. If we don't drink, you'll feel bad."
Upon hearing this, Huo Yingjun was intrigued and said, "Alright, I'll have a few more drinks and catch up. I'd also like to hear your insights, brother."
"Okay, let's go into the study to talk," Huo Yingjie said. "Mom, Tiantian, thank you for your hard work. Have something good to eat early in the morning."
"Go on, you two get down to business," Jiang Lifang said. "Tian Tian, you talk to Huan Huan, I'll go cook."
"Mom, you don't need to go," He Tiantian said. "I've prepared everything, I'll just stir-fry it in a bit. Sit down for a while, I'll go cut a watermelon to cool down before we have dinner."
“That works too,” Jiang Lifang said, smiling as she looked at the three children in the yard.
At this moment, Huo Ruixiang ran over, covered in sweat, and said, "Mom, Mom, can I stay at Second Grandma's house?"
"I want to play with my younger brother and sister," Huo Ruixiang said. "There are lots of toys here."
Zhao Huanhuan smiled and said, "We have a lot of toys at home too, and we also have a younger brother."
“That little brother is too young, all he does is cry, he’s not fun,” Huo Ruixiang said. “The little brothers and sisters here are fun, and they play with my toys.”
Jiang Lifang smiled and said, "Huanhuan, why don't you leave the child here? Ruihua and Ruimin's beds are big enough to sleep three children."
"Will this be too much trouble for you?" Zhao Huanhuan asked a little shyly. Huo Ruixiang was seven or eight years old, a very mischievous age.
"Mom, I'm a good girl, I'm not naughty," Huo Ruixiang said. "I would never bully my younger siblings."
"Sister-in-law, you can leave them here. Kids love playing together. Now that Ruixiang is here, the two kids don't need us to watch them anymore; they play by themselves in the yard and the playroom," He Tiantian said. They'll probably be settling in Yanjing soon, so it's always good for the children to spend more time together.
Zhao Huanhuan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll have a day off so I don't have to put the baby to sleep and then put the older one to sleep too. I'll bring the clothes over tomorrow morning. Tonight, I'll just wear a tank top."
“Don’t worry about the clothes. My mom accidentally sent over the pajamas and summer clothes that she sold to my younger brother a while ago. Ruixiang should be able to wear them,” He Tiantian said. She couldn’t just leave the child wanting to keep them.
“Okay, then let him stay here. He’s usually very naughty at home, spoiled by his four elders. Let him play with Ruihua and Ruimin more often, so that he can develop a sense of responsibility as an older brother,” Zhao Huanhuan said. For a family like the Huo family, boys need to be able to support the family and have a sense of responsibility and a broad perspective.
Meanwhile, Huo Yingjie and Huo Yingjun arrived at the study.
He Tiantian cut the watermelon and delivered it to them.
"Thank you, Second Sister-in-law," Huo Yingjun said. "You've worked hard."
"You're too kind, brother. It's nothing." He Tiantian smiled. "Have some watermelon first. The food will be ready soon, probably in half an hour."
"Okay." Huo Yingjie smiled. "Thank you for your hard work."
After He Tiantian left, Huo Yingjie said, "Big brother, let's eat watermelon and talk while we eat."
"Alright!" Huo Yingjun took a slice of watermelon and took a bite. "Second brother, how's work going?"
"Smoothly," Huo Yingjie said. "Nothing difficult, those things are very simple."
"That's good." Huo Yingjun smiled. "If it were something else, I might be able to help you, but I know nothing about scientific research. I didn't do well in science back then."
"Hehe, but you're good at humanities!" Huo Yingjie said, "The Huo family will need you to uphold its reputation in the future. Most of the work I do is confidential and cannot be made public. Only people in one circle know about it."
"Actually, second brother, you're so smart. Even Grandpa said you have the best political awareness in the Huo family. Why don't you go into politics?" Huo Yingjun asked, puzzled. If his second brother went into politics, he might be able to reach a position that he never dared to dream of in his life.
Huo Yingjie smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Well, with so many people in my family involved in politics, I won't join in the fun. Besides, I don't like that kind of backstabbing atmosphere. There's something like that in scientific research, but everyone relies on their real abilities, and I prefer that kind of atmosphere. Besides, I know so many secrets, and I'm such a talented researcher. Do you think the relevant departments would let such a good person go?"
"Hehe, I'm glad you like it," Huo Yingjun said. "I'll work hard in the future, and we brothers will support each other. I heard from Grandpa that with your research results, if they were published, you might be able to win the prestigious Nobel Prize. Don't you think that's a pity?"
"It doesn't matter," Huo Yingjie said. "Those are all fame and fortune. I don't care about these things, and I don't need them to change my life, so there's nothing to regret. As a Chinese, I'll just consider it my contribution."
“Second brother has a very high level of awareness,” Huo Yingjun said. “Grandpa was worried about your resentment and unstable mentality before. After you go back today, you can talk to him about it and tell him not to worry anymore.”
"Then I'll leave it to you, elder brother," Huo Yingjie said. "Now that we've moved out, please take good care of Grandpa and Grandma, Uncle and Aunt, and you and sister-in-law. The elders have had a long and eventful life, and it hasn't been easy for them. As the younger generation, if we don't cause any conflicts and the whole family is harmonious, they'll be happy."
“Who says otherwise?” Huo Yingjun said. “Luckily, Second Aunt and Tian Tian don’t hold it against my mother, otherwise I would have no face to show my face.”
"Hehe, we all know that your aunt isn't a bad person," Huo Yingjie said. "We don't mind at all."
Because they all knew that it was just Song Chunli's opinion and attitude, and did not represent others, so there was no need to offend everyone in the main branch of the family because of Song Chunli.
"That's good," Huo Yingjun said. "My work..."
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