Chapter 31
"...Okay, I understand." Zhu Zhengde nodded with satisfaction, "You really didn't let me down."
Zhu Shaoquan on the other end of the video gave a submissive smile.
Zhu Shaoquan met Xu Run, who was of similar age, at the Yinling Conference. Although they couldn't be considered good friends in just a few days, they were at least familiar with each other.
The friendships established in such boring meetings are much more solid than those established through special visits with intentions.
Zhu Zhengde was very surprised.
Although the Marshal is currently in charge of the empire's military power, it is said that there have been some misunderstandings between His Majesty and the Marshal recently.
If you want to survive in such a huge imperial system, your own strength is not enough, your position is also very important.
If there really is a rift between His Majesty and this former best friend, then all those who want to join the Marshal must carefully consider their decision and whether they can continue to carry it out.
In comparison, choosing Xu Tieren, who has recently been favored by His Majesty, may be a safer approach.
Xu Tieren himself is a five-star general and has been awarded the Platinum Medal of Merit. In the imperial army, he is second only to the emperor.
If in the future, the current marshal really has an irreparable rift with His Majesty, then the next person to take over will definitely be Xu Tieren.
Being able to establish a relationship with the Xu family would definitely be of great benefit.
More importantly, the Marshal, like Your Majesty, remained unmarried throughout his life and had no children; whereas General Xu had a son who was of marriageable age.
Zhu Zhengde said to his wristband, "Shaoquan, you must establish a good relationship with Master Xu. Invite him to Bach II for vacation, or bring Zhu Xiaoling over and try to marry your sister to the Xu family."
"yes."
"Even if they don't succeed, with your friendship, the Xu family will take better care of our Zhu family."
Ever since the life trajectory of his eldest son, whom he once had the highest hopes for, went completely against his expectations, Zhu Zhengde knew that he had to control and plan every step of the way for his other two children so that the Zhu family could continue to grow after he was old.
The major that Zhu Xiaoling chose can no longer help the Zhu family, so they must make the most of her marriage.
As for her personal will, it is not worth mentioning compared with the future of the entire Zhu family.
Zhu Zhengde ended the call and looked at Sally who was still lying on the sofa flipping through the photos and videos of Fu Fu sent by Zhu Xiyuan. He smiled like a kind grandmother and sighed.
When he first met Sally, he was also a famous doctor in the empire and even had the potential to become the chief. He should have been a great help to him.
But she was too soft-hearted and too family-oriented. After falling in love and getting married, she actually gave up her career and devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family.
Zhu Zhengde was grateful but also a little disappointed.
For decades, everything he had done with such painstaking efforts was to make the Zhu family develop better and provide more shelter for the younger generation.
Even if Zhu Xiyuan and Zhu Xiaoling resented him for this, he would not hesitate.
One day, when they need the support of the Zhu family, they will understand that his current choices are correct.
As for something as weak as family affection, it should never become a hindrance.
According to the doctors' consultation and evaluation, Siqin's current condition allows her to temporarily leave the nursing home and spend some time with her family.
Fu Fu and her family of three originally lived in a hotel near Liyuan Bay in order to be closer to Tefsey and to give Fu Fu, who had never seen the sea in St. Helier, a chance to have fun.
However, according to the doctor's advice, if you take Siqin out, you can consider changing the environment for some external stimulation.
So they started looking for a place to live again.
It is definitely not okay to go to a busy urban area or residential area, you have to find a quiet place.
Opposite the sea are the mountains.
After looking around, I found a quiet little village at the foot of a mountain near the capital area that was very suitable. It was a special resort for people who had been immersed in the fast-paced life of the city for a long time to relax and take a vacation.
The B&Bs there are for long-term rental, so they can book them for a month or two to try.
After getting in touch, the staff was pleasantly surprised to say that there was only one suitable room type left, and they were really lucky.
Si Yin was a little surprised. It wasn't a holiday, so why was it so popular?
The staff explained that after a rather grand meeting in the capital area ended, the organizers invited the participants to rest here for a few days as a form of entertainment.
After hearing this, Zhu Xiyuan suddenly had a bad feeling.
He still remembered meeting Zhu Shaoquan on the spaceship when he came here. The other party boasted that he was going to attend a meeting of the armament department.
...It can’t be such a coincidence, right?
He and Si Yin looked at each other and saw the same guess and prayer in each other's eyes.
The staff urged them to make a decision quickly as there were other guests waiting in line behind them.
It was indeed a rare scenic spot at the foot of the mountain. Even though there was a chance of meeting Zhu Shaoquan again, they still decided to stay there.
After paying the deposit, the three decided to go there first to confirm the environment and then pick up Siqin the next day.
It only takes a few hours to get from Liyuan Bay Area to the Capital Area by skytrain. Fufu took this new means of transportation, the skytrain, and looked at the rapidly changing scenery outside the window. She was very satisfied with the level of human evolution over thousands of years.
That's quite clever.
They arrived at their destination in the evening. The sky was filled with fiery clouds, which made the earth look brilliant.
The resort is built on the mountainside, with towering green mountains behind it and a winding river passing by the village. Looking out into the distance, you can see green everywhere. Compared with the seaside, it is indeed a completely different flavor.
They followed the staff's instructions and found their homes, which were located at the innermost part of the village.
Although the house has only two floors, it has spacious front and back yards, which are full of fragrant flowers. There is also a wooden swing in the backyard, which is very suitable for children to play here.
The staff opened a holographic map in the central control room on the first floor and introduced the various infrastructures of the resort, including a professional team of doctors and three meals a day that can be customized.
Whether it is a young child or a sick elderly person, they can get the best care here.
Si Yin was very satisfied and paid a month's rent.
After the staff left with smiles on their faces, seeing that Fu Fu was already impatient for the stream outside, Zhu Xiyuan suggested that they take a walk around before dinner.
Most of this place is occupied by the upcoming conference group, so there are not many people here, only the green mountains overlooking the view.
The kitten was jumping in front, smelling the flowers, chasing butterflies, and having a lot of fun.
The fathers walked behind, and Si Yin sighed, "I feel like this place is more like the peaceful life I pursue."
He no longer has to face a difficult father-in-law or a troublesome brother-in-law. Once he brings his mother over, all his relatives will be around him.
Zhu Xiyuan smiled a little absentmindedly.
Si Yin knew that his plan to ease the tension with the Zhu family still had not made any significant progress. Even the thought of vacationing in the same place with his own brother was a thorn in his throat. How could this be considered a healthy family relationship?
However, he had no better solution. This was different from other problems Zhu Xiyuan faced, and he could not interfere and solve it.
Si Yin suggested, "Let's go to the restaurant that serves Beta Quadrant cuisine. Maybe they'll even have the flavors of Saint Helier."
There are five or six restaurants in the resort, covering most of the famous dishes of the Alpha Quadrant, and there is also a unique Beta Quadrant food hall.
Before Zhu Xiyuan could say anything, a child's voice came from the front.
Fu Fu had already run so far away without realizing it. Now she was standing on a big rock beside the stream, with her hands to her mouth making a trumpet shape: "Daddy - Daddy - come here!"
Si Yin also shouted back: "What's wrong——"
"There are—little fish—come and see!"
The little guy was anxious to share his latest discovery with them.
That is the simple and innocent world of children, because a flower, a butterfly and a small fish are enough to make them happy.
Living in the present moment is a lesson that everyone should learn like a child.
Zhu Xiyuan put aside those trivial thoughts: "Okay, okay, here I come."
As the adults walked over, the fish in the river swung their tails, splashing water.
The kitten doesn't like water and hides away subconsciously.
But he forgot that he was not standing on level ground.
Under the horrified gaze of his fathers, he slipped and fell into the stream.
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