Chapter 238 Parents' Worries, Back to School
Seeing that Zhang Wanwan was determined to go to the United States, the couple kept silent and looked at each other. After a long silence, Zhang's mother suddenly turned to Zhang Boyan and asked, "Do you know that your sister is going to the United States?"
Zhang Baiyan replied calmly: "I heard her mention it, but I don't know the details. Mom, this is indeed a good thing. It can broaden your horizons and enrich your experience. If I had such an opportunity, I would definitely go. You don't have to worry about it. Anyway, the girl knows what she is doing and won't do anything rash."
That was true, but Zhang's father and mother were still worried, especially since Zhang Wanwan was a girl. She had never traveled far before. Apart from going to the provincial capital and Beijing for college, she had not been to many places in China. Now she was going abroad. Foreign countries were different from China. Those people with white hair and blue eyes looked scary, not to mention the black people who looked like charcoal. One person could take down several Zhang Wanwans.
Zhang's father and mother imagined many terrible accidents and their faces changed.
Father Zhang advised earnestly: "Girl, how about we discuss it again? Although the opportunity is rare, it doesn't mean you have to go, right?"
"Yes, yes. Look, when a person is in a foreign country, he can't speak the language and he's not used to the food. What if he can't adapt to the local climate?" Zhang's mother said worriedly.
Zhang Wanwan shut herself off and patiently explained, "Mom and Dad! I'm going with the professor and not alone. Besides, there will be people to greet me when I get there. I can speak English and I have my cell phone with me. Why can't I go?"
Zhang's father and mother were speechless and could only shut up.
Zhang Wanwan knew that they wouldn’t be able to figure it out for a while, so she simply closed her eyes and pretended to take a nap.
The next night, Zhang's father, who no longer mentioned the matter, suddenly prepared a bunch of things for her, including various medicines, various skin care products, and several new sets of clothes.
Zhang Wanwan looked at him in surprise, "Dad, what are you doing?"
"Didn't you say you were going abroad? I went to ask around, and people said you need to bring these things with you. Do you see if you're missing anything?" Father Zhang said gently.
Zhang Wanwan felt uncomfortable after hearing this.
"Alright! We were worried that you might not be safe in a foreign country by yourself. Since you want to go so much, we can only support you. When you get off the plane, remember to report your safety to us. Also, if you don't have enough money, tell us and we'll find a way for you. If you get into trouble, call the police. Follow the main group closely and don't get separated. Go early and come back early.
In addition, you are going back to school tomorrow. You said before that you would bring some things back, so I asked your uncle to send them to you. There is a box of strawberries, a box of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and a box of dried seafood. I guess it is difficult for you to carry them by yourself, so I will send them to you directly from the store by SF Express. I think you will receive them when you return to school tomorrow."
Father Zhang talked on and on, telling you whatever he thought of.
Finally he remembered to ask, "By the way, how are you going to the airport tomorrow? Do you want me to give you a ride?"
Zhang Wanwan shook her head. "No need. My brother and I can just take a taxi there."
"What? Your brother is going back too?" Zhang's father was a little surprised and directly called Zhang Baiyan out.
Zhang Baiyan was writing a paper in his room when his father called him. He was still a little confused when he came out. "What's wrong? What's wrong?"
"Are you leaving tomorrow too?" Zhang's father asked in a bad tone. He originally wanted to keep Zhang Baiyan for a few more days and help him with more work!
Zhang Baiyan saw this and said with a wry smile, "Dad! I'm a senior this year and I'm going to do an internship when school starts. Companies start working on the eighth day of the first lunar month, so I have to go back and prepare my resume so that I can apply for the job. If I wait until college starts before going back, there won't be any good companies for me!"
Zhang's father was stunned for a moment. When he heard that it was related to his son's future, he immediately put on a loving smile, patted Zhang Baiyan on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Then you should work hard. Your parents can't help you. You will probably need money when you enter the society. If you don't have enough money, just tell me. Dad will support you unconditionally! By the way, work harder. I think Yunfei is a good girl. It would be even better if you can get together!"
Zhang Baiyan felt uncomfortable when he heard this, "Dad! What are you talking about? We haven't even graduated yet!"
"So what if you haven't graduated yet? It's not like you can't fall in love in college. You should pay more attention to it, or you'll lose the rabbit that you have in your mouth. I want to have grandchildren soon! Look at that girl Yunfei, she's tall and has a good figure. She's also very beautiful. Your children will definitely be beautiful in the future. Oh! I can't take it anymore! If I think about it any further, I'll urge you to get married right away. Go back to your room and do what you need to do!" Zhang's father's face was like the weather in June, changing every now and then.
Zhang Baiyan: “????”
Zhang Wanwan was watching the show from the side and she fell on the bed laughing, holding her stomach.
The next day, they set off before dawn again and arrived in Beijing at a little after nine o'clock. Because it was still the Spring Festival holiday, there were not many people at the airport. Xue Xiang received a call from Zhang Baiyan and was waiting outside the airport early. When he saw them come out, he immediately waved to them.
Zhang Baiyan handed him a bag of food he brought with him, "I brought this especially for you. The eldest and second brothers don't have any, so keep it for yourself."
"What are those?" Xue Xiang took a curious look and found a few boxes of strawberries and two packs of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. He immediately grinned and said, "It seems that I am not a driver for nothing."
Zhang Baiyan rolled his eyes at him and said, "Of course I won't let you work for nothing! These strawberries are grown by my aunt's family. They are a new variety, pesticide-free and very sweet. They taste great. If you can't finish them, you can take them back for your family to try."
"No problem!" Xue Xiang smiled wickedly, and after the brother and sister were seated, he drove away quickly.
Because the company had not yet started work, there were obviously not as many vehicles on the road as usual, and the journey was smooth. Xue Xiang first sent Zhang Wanwan back to school, and this time he took Zhang Baiyan back with him.
Zhang Wanwan was not idle after returning to the dormitory. She first cleaned her bed and desk, then took apart the sheets to wash them. After doing all this, she also mopped the floor of the dormitory. She was busy until the afternoon when she ordered a takeout.
The courier just happened to call her.
After eating the takeaway, she hurried out, drove to the courier, and went straight to Zhang Chunyan's house.
In this weather, every household had their doors and windows closed and the heaters on. When Zhang Wanwan walked in, Zhang Chunyan and his wife were watching TV. When they saw Zhang Wanwan holding a big box and a bag in her hands, they hurried forward to help.
"What are you bringing now?" Zhang Chunyan said in surprise, "Just come if you want to. Don't bring something every time. It's enough for the professor to know your intentions!"
Zhang Wanwan grinned and said, "Professor, you really need to try this. I asked you to help me get some strawberry seeds before. They have grown. Try them and see how they taste! And these are some groceries and two packs of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. They are our own stuff."
(End of this chapter)
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