Chapter 471 Ten Years Later
Time flies, and ten years later, both of Shen Zhixia's children were admitted to university.
Shen Zhixia did not interfere with their majors, allowing them to choose what they liked.
Da Bao chose to study education, while Xiao Bao chose veterinary medicine...
Actually, the majors that the two of them chose surprised Shen Zhixia.
She thought Da Bao didn't like children, but she never expected that Da Bao would want to be a teacher.
Da Bao explained it this way: "When I was in school, I really wanted to be a teacher, not a student. I think it would be very interesting to be able to stand on the podium and educate students."
She spoke very happily, and seemed full of energy.
Shen Zhixia suddenly realized that she was really suited for this profession. Being a teacher is not an easy profession; it requires people with high energy, and Da Bao is a person full of energy.
She may really be suited to be a teacher, able to bring a lot of joy to children.
Xiao Bao loves animals. He likes to feed stray cats and dogs. He also has a cat and a dog he picked up in the yard, both of which are quite chubby.
Pets resemble their owners; those cats and dogs were just like him, lazy and lethargic.
Upon learning of this, Zhang Weihong exclaimed in surprise, "A veterinarian?"
She didn't know much about this major, after all, she had several children who were all academically weak and couldn't get into university. She said, "Since you've chosen to study medicine, why not become a doctor? Why did you choose veterinarian? Is it easy to find a job as a veterinarian?"
Xiao Bao said solemnly, "I don't like humans."
Zhang Weihong: "?"
Shen Zhixia smiled and said, "Don't listen to his nonsense. He just likes small animals, which is why he chose this major. Actually, the prospects for veterinarians are quite good."
"The current national policies provide certain support for the animal husbandry and veterinary industry. The government has increased its investment in animal disease prevention and control, providing more employment opportunities for animal husbandry and veterinary professionals. So I am very supportive of his choice of this major."
Zhang Weihong said, seemingly understanding but not quite, "That's good, that's good. As long as I can find a job, that's fine."
She felt that everything was tied to finding a job; if a major couldn't lead to employment, then it was useless.
Shen Zhixia laughed and said, "It doesn't matter. If he can't find a job, he can just go home and live off his parents."
Anyway, they are not short of money. When they get old, they will have pensions. It's just a matter of feeding one more person, which is not too difficult.
Zhang Weihong said, "It's so good to have a mother like you."
Shen Zhixia shook her head: "You're very good to your child, and you've raised him very well. I heard that Wang Xiaojian is doing very well in the army and will be discharged soon."
After his discharge from the military, the government will not only give him a sum of money, but also arrange a job for him. In short, his life will be stable.
This son should also be a source of pride for Zhang Weihong.
Zhang Weihong smiled, but her tone was disdainful: "Forget about him. If he had studied better, we wouldn't have let him join the army. But he's such a blockhead. No matter how hard he studies, he'll never amount to anything. This is his only path."
After some time, Wang Xiaojian returned.
Zhang Weihong hadn't seen him for a long time. She kept cursing him, but she still prepared a big meal.
This year's Lunar New Year was especially cold.
Zhang Weihong fried a lot of fish slices and then sent them to Shen Zhixia: "Little sister, try some, they're all fresh out of the fryer."
Shen Zhixia also gave her the pears she had just bought.
Wang Xiaojian has grown much taller. Over the years, he has grown into a classic and upright man, with a heroic air about him.
Shen Zhixia exclaimed, "He must be 1.9 meters tall, he really is a tall guy."
The military camp was truly a reformatory; Wang Xiaojian's unruly nature had completely disappeared, leaving only his heroic spirit.
Zhang Weihong said, "He just grew too tall. He originally wanted to be a tank crew member, but they didn't want anyone over 1.8 meters tall. He simply couldn't do it at his height."
Shen Zhixia had heard of this branch of the military. Tank crew members drive tanks. Driving a tank is indeed very cool and is probably the dream of many men, but it's not too high-ranking.
Wang Xiaojian looked inside, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Aunt Chen, where are Da Bao and Xiao Bao?"
Shen Zhixia said, "They haven't started their winter break yet; they won't be back for a while."
"Oh." Wang Xiaojian looked somewhat disappointed.
Da Bao and Xiao Bao didn't return until five days later.
The two were dressed in black and white, looking just like two penguins.
Da Bao was wearing a white cotton coat and a hat, and there were two fluffy white pom-poms in front of him.
As she grew up, she resembled Shen Zhixia even more, with a touch of brilliance in her eyes, like the most beautiful red plum blossom in winter.
She ordered Xiao Bao, "Xiao Bao, go wash a pear for me."
Xiao Bao washed the pears and cut them into pieces, just like Da Bao's most loyal servant.
Da Bao had completely gotten used to this kind of life, so he sat down and slowly ate the pear.
As Xiao Bao grew up, he resembled Da Bao in some ways, but not entirely. He had delicate features, with picturesque eyebrows and a somewhat melancholic look. Sometimes he would sit there motionless, just like a painting.
Da Bao said, "Mom, you don't know, a lot of goddesses are chasing after Xiao Bao. They even say that Xiao Bao has some kind of melancholy temperament. Pah, he's just lazy."
Shen Zhixia said, "He's good-looking, so it's normal for him to have suitors."
Da Bao laughed loudly: "He's handsome? How is he handsome?"
Xiao Bao glanced at him calmly.
In Da Bao's mind, Xiao Bao is still the one who cried loudly when he wet his pants as a baby. What does that have to do with being handsome?
Thinking of this, Da Bao remembered something: "Mom, do you remember? When I was four years old, Xiao Bao wet the bed once, and he deliberately pushed me over, and then he slept on a dry spot by himself. When you came, he accused me of doing it, and I really couldn't defend myself."
Shen Zhixia certainly remembered this incident. At the time, she did think it was Da Bao who did it, but she didn't make a fuss about it. After all, they were just little babies, and it was normal for them to wet the bed.
She wouldn't blame them for this; at that time, she simply tidied up and changed Da Bao's pants.
Xiao Bao: "...No, this happened so long ago, how do you still remember? You didn't tell me to do less work in order to get back at me."
Da Bao snorted: "This is all you owe me. Who told you to wrong me?"
Xiao Bao: "..."
Shen Zhixia watched them bicker with a smile. So many years have passed, and she herself has her own partner now. Despite their constant bickering, they actually have a very good relationship.
Da Bao said, "If you call me 'beautiful sister' now, I'll forgive you."
Xiao Bao readily agreed, saying, "Beautiful sister."
"Aunt Chen, my mother wants you to come over for dinner."
As soon as Wang Xiaojian came in, he saw Da Bao turn around.
In that instant, he suddenly felt that even the snow of early winter couldn't compare to her turning around and looking back.
His face immediately turned red.
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