In the new year of the new millennium, Tongtong and Jiaojiao returned from abroad, both now holding doctoral degrees.
Tongtong is a PhD in electronics and has her own team.
This trip back to China is a perfect opportunity to take over the electronics company and put my skills to use.
Jiaojiao is a PhD in fashion design, a leading designer in the United States, and the founder of the trendy brand Jiaoyan.
After returning to China, she will establish her own clothing company and officially enter the domestic clothing market.
After returning, the two did not rush to work, but instead went home for the Chinese New Year.
Both grandmothers were quite excited to see their long-lost grandmothers.
Wang Xiufen and Ji Min both looked quite old, with gray hair on their heads.
However, both of them were in good spirits.
Ji Min couldn't remember anything, was carefree, and didn't take anything to heart. She had few wrinkles on her face, was fair-skinned, and was an elegant old lady.
Wang Xiufen looks a bit older, but after marrying Yu Qi, she was pampered and her skin is rosy. She looks like a kind and wealthy old lady.
Jiang Ning and his generation have entered middle age. Although they take good care of themselves, they are still somewhat different from when they were in their twenties, both in terms of physique and skin radiance.
After Tongtong and Jiaojiao returned home, everyone quickly gathered together and held a welcome banquet at the hotel.
Now, apart from Luo Guangming and Lin Qiao who still live with them in the courtyard, Wang Xiufen has moved out to live with Yu Qi, and occasionally comes back to stay for a few days. Gao Baoliang and Yang Lu live next door, while Song Jia's family has moved to the villa they bought.
The younger generation has all grown up; some are in elementary school, and others are in middle school.
Tongtong and Jiaojiao became their older brother and sister.
In their parents' eyes, they are role models for their children and objects of learning.
Jiaojiao was as talkative and outstanding as ever. Once the food and drinks were served, she raised her glass to toast everyone.
"Thank you all for attending our welcome banquet. We will be developing our business in China from now on, and we look forward to your continued guidance."
Tongtong also picked up her glass and said a few words, appearing poised and confident.
Now, they are both twenty-three years old, the age when they should be getting married and having children.
Everyone is curious whether they brought their partners back.
Both of them have been focused on their studies and work all these years, so they haven't had time to date and are still single.
Jiaojiao generously asked everyone to introduce her to potential partners.
"Let me make this clear in advance: I'd love for you to find me a boyfriend, but I must say beforehand that I want to be like my aunt and not have children before I turn thirty."
Lin Qiao quickly interrupted her after hearing what she said.
"Don't follow my example. Look at Junjun and Meimei. They're still in elementary school. You two are already PhDs who have returned from studying abroad. It's better to have children earlier."
Jiaojiao felt that having children early certainly had its advantages, but it came at the cost of years of freedom. She had accepted some Western ideas of freedom, but she still did not want to be bound by children and wanted to enjoy a few more years of single life.
Tongtong shared the same thought. If it weren't for the fine tradition of marriage and childbirth passed down from their ancestors, they might have done something as unconventional as remaining unmarried for life.
Jiang Ning and Lin Chen didn't care; they were still very young and had no urgent desire to have grandchildren.
“You young people, just do whatever you want. Times have changed. It’s the 21st century now, and people’s ideas have changed a long time ago.”
At the dinner table, a debate about the age of marriage slowly unfolded.
People have noticed that kids these days are so opinionated that it's impossible for anyone to convince anyone else.
After returning to China, the twins did not go home but chose to live in an apartment.
They were already used to living alone.
They didn't stay in the villa that Jiang Ning had prepared for them in advance. They complained that the villa was too big and they would have to hire someone to clean it, unlike the apartment where someone would come to clean it every day. The rooms were just the right size, so it wouldn't be a waste to live there.
After the Chinese New Year, Tongtong led her team to move into Kingsoft Electronics.
Everything was new; even the factory workers needed to be recruited.
Tongtong immediately assigned responsibilities to the people she brought, and then they began recruiting.
The production line in the factory was fully equipped according to the drawings and requirements he provided. After inspection, it only needed a few minor improvements before it could be put into use.
While he was busy, Jiang Ning called him.
"Tongtong, want to have lunch together? If you have any difficulties, I can help you."
Tongtong politely declined, saying, "Mom, don't think so much about everything for me. I'm not a child anymore; I can handle most things myself."
He was already very grateful to have this electronics company, and decided that he would definitely pay his mother back when he made money in the future.
However, starting a company is not so easy. This electronics company is of medium size, with an investment of around 50 million.
If all goes well, we will start making a profit in two years, with an annual profit of around 20 million.
You can start making real money in three to five years.
Although the money I earn is nothing compared to what my parents earn, I can't get fat in one bite. I need to get this company up and running before I can think about anything else.
Jiang Ning wasn't angry when he rejected her, and called Jiao Jiao again.
Jiaojiao pretended to be angry when she heard that she had only contacted her because Tongtong had rejected her.
"Mom, you're so biased! Why didn't you call me first?"
Jiang Ning said affectionately, "How can that be the same? You'll always be Mom's little cotton-padded jacket. Since you came back, we've been eating together every few days, but your brother hasn't even once. I just wanted to test whether I have the charm to get him to come."
Jiaojiao listened and said rather proudly:
"Mom, it seems your status is not as high as mine. Before, when I asked him to go out to eat, I could at least get him to do it a few times."
"If he won't eat with you, I will. Which restaurant should we eat at today?"
She chattered on and on, naming several restaurants.
Jiang Ning was starting to wonder how she knew the names of so many newly opened restaurants after being abroad for so long. She really didn't understand the world of foodies.
Finally, the two chose a Su family restaurant.
This restaurant was recommended to her by her friend, who said that although the location was a bit out of the way, it served home-style dishes and the food was quite good.
When the two arrived, they were somewhat hesitant to go because of the rather simple restaurant layout.
Jiang Ning wears high-end custom-made clothes that cost tens of thousands of yuan each, and she usually goes to several-star hotels, rarely entering medium-sized hotels like this anymore.
However, now that her daughter had made her choice, she had no reason to change the location.
Looking at the menu, the two of them each picked two home-style dishes.
The dishes here are Huaiyang cuisine. I haven't had this for a long time. Today I'll try it and see if it tastes authentic.
To their surprise, when all the dishes were served, they picked up their chopsticks, tasted them, and frowned.
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