Seeing her father's defiant demeanor, Yang Lu was glad she had come home today.
This stubborn old man, we have to tie him up and make him have a gastroscopy tomorrow.
During the current holiday period, there are staff on duty for senior officials who can conduct inspections at any time.
The next day, when Yang Ziqiang got up, he felt a warm and comfortable feeling in his stomach, and he scoffed at Yang Lu's suggestion to have a checkup.
"Look at me, I'm perfectly fine now, I don't need any checkups. I'm sure a lot of colleagues will come to visit me for the New Year today, it would be so inappropriate if I wasn't home."
Yang Ziqiang refused to go out no matter what.
Yang Lu was furious. "Dad, your stomach may be fine now, but that doesn't mean you're okay. You're not faking it, are you?"
"Why would I pack this? Aunt Wu gave me a bottle of the oral liquid you brought back yesterday. My stomach felt really comfortable after drinking it. I'll drink a little more later so I won't have to go to the hospital."
When Yang Ziqiang becomes stubborn, no one can persuade him.
Yang Lu had no choice but to reluctantly agree.
For the first time ever, Yang Ziqiang had a very good appetite at breakfast. He ate a steamed bun and a boiled egg, and still felt a little unsatisfied.
Aunt Wu told Yang Lu in private that this was probably the most breakfast he had ever eaten.
"Aunt Wu, then please make sure he drinks the oral liquid from now on!" Yang Lu happily instructed her.
After breakfast, the house was indeed filled with guests, all of whom came to wish Yang Ziqiang a Happy New Year.
Seeing the situation, Gao Baoliang could only hide in his room and dared not come out.
At lunchtime, Yang Ziqiang started urging people to go home.
He'll be going back to work after the New Year in a couple of days, so he doesn't need them to accompany him.
“You haven’t been back to Baoliang’s hometown since you married him, have you? Why don’t you go there soon?”
He suggested.
Gao Baoliang smiled shyly and said, "Dad, there are many people in my family, so it's okay if we don't go back. We originally planned to leave on the first day of the Lunar New Year, but we couldn't get sleeper tickets. Lulu has never been on a train for such a long time before, and we were worried that she might feel uncomfortable."
Yang Lu chimed in, "Dad, we really did plan to go back, but we couldn't get tickets. Let's wait a while and then go back to check."
After listening to their explanation, Yang Ziqiang smiled and scolded them:
"Why don't you ask Dad for help? He can help with this little thing."
The train would reserve some sleeper tickets for officials on temporary business trips. He called the secretariat and immediately arranged for two tickets.
"Alright, your train leaves tonight. You guys should hurry back and pack your things before you leave."
More guests arrived at the house, and Yang Ziqiang ushered them out the door.
Gao Baoliang was overjoyed and immediately drove Yang Lu back to the courtyard house.
The two began packing their things.
Wang Xiufen and Jiang Ning also helped pack, bringing some clothes to change into and a lot of gifts.
Aside from some pastries and such, everything else was a specialty of Beijing, such as folding fans, snuff bottles, diabolo, and comic books. Gao Baoliang's family was large, and everyone had to prepare a gift, so it was a huge pile.
Fortunately, trains are now faster, and there's a station in the county town, so I can get home in two days.
They called Luo Guangming to tell him when they would be picking up the car.
It was almost evening when I arrived at the station, and I couldn't find a car, so I had to stay out another night. Fortunately, Luo Guangming's company had a car, which was quite convenient.
Jiaojiao heard that they were going back to their hometown and was filled with longing for it.
"Mom, I want to go too. When will you take us back to Dad's hometown?"
Lin Chen was playing with Tongtong spinning tops when he heard her mention going back to her hometown, and he laughed:
"Do you know how cold it is inside the house back home? After sitting for a while, it feels like a bucket of cold water has been poured over your back. Even the blankets are cold after sleeping all night."
Winter is not a good time to go back.
Jiaojiao didn't believe it. "Then why can Aunt Lulu go back? Isn't she afraid of the cold?"
Yang Lu patted her head, making a freezing face.
“I’m also afraid of the cold, but Uncle Baoliang has been away for so long, it’s time for him to go back and see his parents. The inconvenience of living far from home is that it’s difficult to go home for holidays.”
Jiaojiao immediately said that she would never leave her parents too far away in the future, so as to avoid having to take the train during the Chinese New Year.
Everyone smiled knowingly, wishing she could do that when she grows up.
After Gao Baoliang left, Robert brought Sophia over.
They hadn't returned to China for several years, so they stayed in China to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Sofia then insisted on coming to find Jiaojiao.
Jiaojiao was overjoyed and grabbed her hand, running towards her room.
Tongtong wanted to come along, but they refused.
"This is playtime for little girls; boys are not allowed to participate."
Tongtong nudged Jiaojiao and quickly went to Lin Chen to get the kite, as he wanted to fly it in the yard.
"It just snowed, and it's a bit cold outside. Why don't you stay home and play?" Jiang Ning advised him.
But Tongtong, unusually, didn't listen to her and only let Lin Chen take the kite and play with her in the yard.
Once the kite took flight, he clapped his hands and laughed heartily.
Before long, Sofia came out holding Jiaojiao's hand, wanting to join the kite-flying group.
The children played together.
When Sofia left, I was extremely reluctant to see her go.
Seeing how reluctant they were to part, Jiang Ning and Robert promised to organize more gatherings in the future so that they could have as much fun as they wanted.
“Ms. Jiang, the embassy is organizing a ball in a few days. You and your husband can go together with your children. I will send someone to deliver the invitation.”
Robert took the opportunity to invite him.
Those kinds of dances are social occasions for adults, and they're quite boring for kids.
Jiang Ning readily agreed, "Then thank you for the invitation."
"Don't mention it. I've seen the company's financial statements. Your abilities are beyond question. You have a keen eye for projects. I believe you'll find even more partners at the ball."
In just a few months, Jiang Ning generated a million-yuan turnover. Based on a 20% profit margin, after deducting costs, he could still receive tens of thousands of yuan in dividends.
He hadn't gotten anything out of Jack before.
People won't go against their own interests.
After a few days of playing at home, it was soon time for the dance.
While Jiang Ning and Lin Chen looked for suitable clothes to wear, they asked Wang Xiufen to dress up the two children.
Ji Min was stunned to see her wearing a beautiful cheongsam with a woolen overcoat, looking dignified and beautiful.
Wang Xiufen glanced at her expression, then pointed at Jiang Ning and said:
"Isn't your daughter beautiful? Your daughter..."
As if sensing something, her eyes, which were usually unresponsive to others' words, actually reddened.
A few seconds later, she quickly picked up the pillow again, muttering to herself.
"Baby, baby~"
Jiaojiao was being manipulated by Wang Xiufen, dressed in a Tang-style cotton-padded jacket, and speaking like a lucky doll.
"When will Grandma be able to understand us? But there's one thing I've never understood: Grandma's back, but where's Grandpa?"
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