Chapter 858 A Year-Long Business Trip
Sang's family didn't actually have many relatives, and since she had grown up with her grandfather since she was a child, she simply couldn't understand the logic of such a powerful clan.
“Yes, many Chinese in the United States are from families like this.” Bo Jinyan had also studied abroad and knew that people there thought differently from them: “It’s just that the Lu family is the most representative of them. Don’t forget that the Lu family didn’t come from Beijing. They are different from the characteristics of the wealthy families in Beijing.”
The saying "one's environment shapes one's character" applies here.
They also value personal relationships, but never as much as the Lu family.
Hearing this, Sang Ruo still didn't understand, but expressed her respect: "Alright, so are you really going to do the project that Nan Chu gave you?"
The thought of going abroad with Ayan made her reluctant to leave her two children.
I wonder how Xiaokang and Linlin will cope with this sudden turn of events when they wake up tomorrow morning.
“My dad has already spoken, how can I not go?” Bo Jinyan didn’t want to go either, but he had no choice: “If I don’t go, am I really going to let Dad drag his old body abroad for an inspection? I can’t do that.”
He was the youngest son of Bo Xilai, whose father was already in prison and whose son Bo Song was stationed in Europe. Bo Xilai was the only one the family could rely on.
If he doesn't go, who will?
Sang Ruo was also worried about the children: "What about Xiao Kang and Lin Lin? I'm afraid they won't be able to adapt."
Especially since neither she nor Ayan were with them, only Old Master Bo was with them.
Since coming to Qinyuan Bay, Xiaokang has become much more sensitive and perceptive, and she is also easily influenced. Linlin has been under her care and is much more lively than before, so she hasn't caused Xiaokang much worry.
Children need adult companionship. What should we do if they are not used to it?
Could it be that they flew back as soon as they landed in the US?
That's not realistic either.
"With my dad here, nothing should happen." Bo Jinyan wasn't worried at all. "If it really comes to it, I'll have Aunt Feng move to the old house so she can keep the two children company?"
In terms of daily necessities, besides Sang Ruo, it was Sister Feng who cared for them the most.
The two children were also very close to Aunt Feng.
Moving her to the old house wouldn't be a bad idea.
Sang Ruo also thought it was feasible: "That's a good idea. I'll talk to Xiao Kang and Lin Lin about it tomorrow."
Hopefully, the two children won't react too strongly.
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The next morning.
Since it was the weekend and the two children didn't have to go to school, Sang Ruo let Bo Yukang and Song Linlin sleep in a little longer.
After the two children woke up naturally and had a quick wash, she took Xiaokang and Linlin to the restaurant for breakfast.
At the dining table, Sang Ruo watched Bo Yukang finish a glass of milk before saying, "Xiao Kang, after you and Linlin finish breakfast, you two should move to your great-grandfather's place. Your mother and your uncle will be going abroad for a year and won't have time to take care of you."
Is Mom and Uncle going abroad?
Realizing this fact, Bo Yukang was clearly unable to accept it, his eyes welling up with tears as if soaked after rain: "Mom, is what you said true? You're going abroad with your uncle? And for a year?"
Does that mean he won't see his mother for a whole year?
His greatest support in Qinyuan Bay is his mother. What would he do if he could only see his great-grandfather and not his mother?
Even with Linlin by his side, he couldn't accept it!
“Yes, it was confirmed last night. I saw you were sleeping soundly, so I didn’t disturb you.” Sang Ruo also felt sorry for him, her fair fingertips tracing the corners of his moist eyes: “Xiao Kang, you are the older brother. While Mom and Uncle are away, you have to take good care of Linlin, understand?”
If she hadn't said anything, it would have been fine. But as soon as she did, tears streamed down Bo Yukang's already moist eyes like broken pearls, dripping onto his plate.
Even his shoulders were trembling slightly; his silent weeping was more heartbreaking than any loud wailing.
Sang Ruo put down her cutlery, stood up, and went around the table to hug Xiao Kang: "Xiao Kang, don't cry. Mommy is also very reluctant to part with you, but Mommy has to ask your uncle for a job to earn money for you. You have to be good at home."
However, no matter what she said, the tears in Bo Yukang's eyes never stopped.
She cried incessantly in Sang Ruo's arms.
Song Linlin hadn't expected to receive this news so early in the morning. She raised her big eyes, looked at Bo Jinyan, and asked in a daze, "Godfather, is what Aunt Xiaoruo said true?"
Are Aunt Xiaoruo and her godfather really going abroad? And for a whole year?
She could accept going abroad, but the time involved was far too long, so long that she found it hard to accept.
“Linlin, what your Aunt Xiaoruo said is true.” Despite his reluctance, Bo Jinyan had to tell the child the truth: “Your Aunt Xiaoruo and I are going abroad for a year, and we won’t be able to come back until then.”
Upon hearing this, Song Linlin lost her appetite for breakfast. She put down her fork, walked around the table, and ran into Bo Jinyan's arms, huffing and puffing, "Godfather, I can't bear to part with you..."
Bo Jinyan lifted her up and made her sit on his lap. He pulled out a tissue with his long, slender fingers and wiped away the tears welling up in her eyes.
"Don't cry, Linlin. It's not like your godfather and Aunt Xiaoruo aren't coming back. It's just that your godfather has work to do. We'll be back in a year."
It's not that he's not coming back; it's just that this business trip is a bit longer than usual.
He knew that the lack of a market in North America had always been a worry for his father, so how could he easily let go of such a good opportunity to expand the market?
Song Linlin's tear-filled eyes were heartbreaking to see: "But you're going away for a year, and I won't see you for a whole year..."
Perhaps because she was crying so hard, even her voice sounded trembling and choked with sobs.
“A year is the time it takes for the project to succeed, that’s a must.” Bo Jinyan wiped away her tears as he said, “Linlin, when you and Xiaokang are at the old house, remember, you can’t trust any strangers except your family, understand?”
Although Linlin is not his biological child, he and Xiaoru have raised her for so long that she is like a biological child to him.
What if something happens to Linlin while he and Xiaoruo are abroad? How could he face Linlin's deceased mother?
Of all the people in the family, his biggest worry was the safety of his two children.
Even when he's around, Xiao Kang and Lin Lin are likely to be kidnapped by Wen Qingyi, let alone when they're not around?
Song Linlin's moist eyes revealed a hint of confusion: "Godfather, does 'stranger' include Aunt Wen, whom you used to know?"
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