Duoduo was extremely impressed; it was amazing that a child who was only a few years old could understand such a thick book.
Wu Jinban handed the savings book given to him by Southwest to Yan Xiaonan: "My dad gave it to me for studying abroad. He said that Duoduo will have this much in the future."
Yan Xiaonan flipped through the passbook in her hand, feeling somewhat displeased. The furniture factory was doing well, and Southwest had a stake in it.
Except for the first few years when the factory only paid a fixed salary, the furniture factory later received dividends every year.
Yan Xiaonan roughly calculated that at least two million yuan had been allocated to the Southwest region.
Even though he later bought two staff apartments, spent some money raising his children, spent money getting married, and spent money having children.
After deducting the 100,000 yuan given to Duoduo and the 100,000 yuan given to Wujinban, he still has at least 1.2 million yuan left.
They'd rather keep their money in the bank than give Wu Jinban a little more for his studies abroad. Does having a stepmother really mean having a stepfather?
Look at Dongnan, his family's total savings were only 40,000 yuan, and he even gave Liujin 20,000 yuan. Comparing the two older brothers, the difference in their social standing is immediately apparent.
"Don't worry, Wu Jin. Your aunt is your strongest support. Study hard and graduate as soon as possible so you can go abroad soon."
Wu Jinban nodded vigorously: "Auntie, after I leave, I'm entrusting Duoduo to you. I'm a little worried that Duoduo will be bullied."
Yan Xiaonan was startled. What had happened?
Wu Jinban recounted everything that had happened that day to Yan Xiaonan, not even missing the woman's greedy gaze at the club.
Ye Chenming smiled. Wu Jinban was too sensitive. Children with this kind of personality are easily hurt, especially boys.
"Five and a half catties. That Liu Lili is a wife from Southwest. It's normal for her to use her cunning to outwit and outmaneuver you to take Southwest from you."
Wu Jinban's eyes widened; his uncle's meaning was correct.
Yan Xiaonan laughed too: "A real man should have a broader perspective. You don't need to pay attention to these petty squabbles between women. Besides, half of the club's shares belong to the state, so don't worry."
While Wu Jinban was still struggling with his decision, Duoduo had already understood: "Auntie, I want to study hard, learn more skills, and not worry about trivial matters."
Yan Xiaonan patted Duoduo's head and praised her, "Duoduo has really grown up. Your maternal and paternal grandparents have raised you very well. But don't forget that you also have paternal and paternal grandparents."
Duo Duo nodded and said, "Auntie, when I go to middle school, I will come to see Grandpa and Grandma every week, okay?"
How could this be bad? Of course it's good.
"Duoduo, sleep with me tonight. It's been a long time since my brother and I have slept together," Wu Jinban said.
Duoduo nodded repeatedly: "Then I'll go back and tell Grandpa, otherwise they'll worry."
The two brothers talked late into the night by candlelight, and Wu Jinban finally understood what Yan Xiaonan and Ye Chenming meant from Duo Duo's words.
The moment Wu Jinban let go of his worries, he felt a sense of ease throughout his body. He realized that to find the answer to a problem, one must look at it from multiple perspectives.
At the same time, Liu Lili sat next to Xinan and told him everything that had just happened.
Southwest sighed. He couldn't possibly argue with Wu Jinban about this; that would only make the already fragile father-son relationship even more strained.
“Lily, in the future, don’t use Yan Bao’er to provoke Wu Jinban and Duo Duo. I’m giving you face today, but I won’t do it again.”
Liu Lili's heart skipped a beat. Had Southwest figured it out? "Southwest, I really..."
Southwest interrupted Liu Lili and said seriously:
"Don't say anything more. I understand what's on your mind, so I'm giving you face today. But giving you face will hurt my son's feelings. They are, after all, my sons."
Liu Lili stared wide-eyed at Southwest in disbelief. Where had the man who loved her so much—no, he loved Yan Bao'er so much—gone?
"Southwest, are you blaming me? Don't you like Bao'er anymore?"
Southwest was getting impatient. He hadn't missed seeing Wu Jin Ban turn and leave, and he had also noticed Duo Duo staring at their backs.
He regretted it then, but seeing how happy Bao'er was, he couldn't bear to take away her happiness.
I am such an incompetent and indecisive person, always focusing on one thing while neglecting the other.
The Lunar New Year is fast approaching. This year is the last year that Wu Jin Ban will spend with everyone. Next year, he will be like Liu Jin Ban, spending the New Year alone.
Cuihua and Yan Xiaoqiang were like young shopaholics, buying everything they saw. With so many people in the family, they needed to eat and drink well.
Ye Ren also increased security at the eight-courtyard house. He was especially careful at times like this, and outsiders were strictly prohibited from entering the backyard.
Besides Grandma Yan and her husband Cuihua, even Xuemei and the others couldn't get in, let alone Liu Lili.
But Liu Lili always came to the outer courtyard, or at most the middle courtyard, and never saw the back courtyard.
Southwest always says that his backyard is the most beautiful and luxurious place he has ever seen, even more luxurious than the clubs in Beijing.
“Southwest, I’m Nan Nan’s sister-in-law. May I go to her room to see her?” Liu Lili asked.
“No, if you’re not allowed to go in, then don’t go in,” Southwest refused outright.
What a joke! Since it was Grandpa Ye who gave the order, we must obey.
Ye Tianru and Ye Yushu were very happy because they were on vacation. They didn't have to read or write, play the piano or paint, or undergo rigorous training.
Today they can eat, drink, and sleep as they please, the only condition being that they cannot leave the backyard.
The two little ones didn't want to leave the backyard; the flowers outside had all withered, and even the leaves had fallen to the ground.
But the backyard was bursting with flowers, koi swimming freely, and dogs and deer running around—it was truly a delightful spring scene.
Grandma Yan is someone who wants to be wherever Nan Nan is. Right now, she and Fu Qingping are sitting in the room of the two little ones, drinking tea and chatting.
Yan Xiaonan and Ye Chenming had finally managed to sleep in. Since they had to stay up late on New Year's Eve, it was normal for them to sleep in a little longer in the morning.
"Nan Nan, do you think we'll have a baby this time?" Ye Chenming asked, kissing Yan Xiaonan.
Yan Xiaonan shook her head: "Chenming, what if the child is born with supernatural abilities?"
“Nan Nan, you have to think about it this way: if our children are ordinary, how can we protect the Ye and Yan families’ assets?”
"Are you saying that it's normal for our children to be extraordinary, and that being ordinary means they can't protect themselves?"
"That's right. People like Chen'er and me have never relaxed since we were young. On the contrary, the ten years we spent as educated youth were the most relaxed."
Ye Chenming felt that he must be getting old, and he always missed the days when he was a sent-down youth.
Yan Xiaonan recalled it carefully, and it was true. Those days in his hometown of Mushroom Village were indeed the most comfortable days of his life.
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