He Zhendong hurried back to City C just as dusk was falling after leaving Laohewan Village. By the time he got home, it was completely dark.
Yu Huiru had already prepared dinner. When she saw her son and daughter return, she said, "Why are you back so late? It's not safe to drive in the dark."
He Zhendong said, "I spent a long time talking with Uncle Liang and the others today. My little sister gave them some suggestions on increasing production next year and even drew up blueprints for a waterwheel for them. I didn't expect my little sister to be so capable."
Du Yuhan said, "I also want to help Uncle Liang's village. After the New Year, I plan to go to Uncle Liang's village to see if I can help them increase their grain production."
I can get them some high-yield, high-quality grain seeds, and I can also help upgrade the irrigation facilities in the farmland. I can't manage everything else, but at least it's possible to ensure that Uncle Liang's village doesn't go hungry.
He Chenglin, who had already returned home, asked, "Do you really have a way to increase grain production?"
Du Yuhan hugged her father's arm and said, "Dad, your daughter has a lot of skills. You'll see them in time. As for helping Uncle Liang's village increase production, that's definitely no problem."
Besides growing grain, we can also raise livestock, plant fruit trees on the mountains, and so on. Private individuals aren't allowed to do it, but collectives can. Wouldn't that improve people's living standards?
He Chenglin said, "If you have any ideas, please help your Uncle Liang and the others. Farmers are having a hard time these days. It's all because of this drought. I don't think we'll have a proper New Year celebration this year."
Yu Huiru said, "Qi Shen and his son are the only ones here. They won't be going back to Kyoto for the New Year. I think we should let them celebrate the New Year with us. Besides, Qi Shen had his secretary deliver all the New Year's goods that were supplied to his family to our house. They don't have anything for the New Year. There's no woman in the house, so there's no one to take care of these things for him."
He Chenglin nodded and said, "You're right. Qi Shen is very busy with work right now, so he doesn't have time to think about the New Year. Anyway, Hua Yang usually stays at our house, so we won't lack a pair of chopsticks for Qi Shen during the New Year."
I think if he doesn't want to cook anymore, he can just come eat at our house. Ever since that housekeeper left, he's been eating at the cafeteria and never cooks at home.
He Zhendong said, "Why doesn't Brother Gu find someone else? At least someone will take care of Huayang."
Yu Huiru said, "Do you think stepmothers are so easy to find? Although there are plenty of girls willing to marry Qi Shen, most of them are only after his status. They don't truly care about them. In the end, Hua Yang will be the one who suffers."
If Huayang's stepmother has another child, her situation will be even worse. Your brother Gu hasn't remarried because he doesn't want Huayang to end up in that situation. Besides, he doesn't seem to have much interest in marriage.”
He Zhendong said, "I think he was scared by his first wife. Hua Yang's mother almost killed him back then. It would be better if it were a girl he liked, but the problem is that their marriage was an arranged marriage between families. Brother Gu didn't like her at all, so he was scared by his first marriage."
I think he just hasn't met a girl he likes yet. If he did, he definitely wouldn't be so calm.
Yu Huiru patted her second son and scolded him, "Don't talk nonsense. Huayang isn't here now. You have to be careful what you say in the future. That's Huayang's mother. It's not good if Huayang hears you."
Don't concern yourself with your brother's affairs. He's only hiding here because he doesn't want to get married. We'll help him with the kids when he's busy, but don't worry about anything else.
Du Yuhan added, "That's right. Whether Brother Gu remarries is his own business. We just need to lend a hand and take good care of Huayang. I really like Huayang. He's so young, yet he's so sensible, it breaks my heart. If we take better care of him in the future, he'll gradually become more lively."
"But Mom, what are your and Dad's thoughts on my older brother's marriage?"
Yu Huiru and her husband exchanged a glance and said, "We won't force your older brother. He already has a son. Whenever he meets someone he likes and wants to get married, we'll arrange it for him. If he doesn't want to get married, we won't pressure him. I don't want to end up like your Aunt Liao, who forced her son away."
Du Yuhan gave a thumbs up and said, "Mom and Dad are wise. My older brother will be very happy to hear this."
Yu Huiru said, "We won't pressure your eldest brother, but you, the second brother, should also start thinking about your marriage. You're over twenty now, it's time to consider it."
He Zhendong said with a bitter face, "Mom, how did this conversation turn into talking about me?"
Du Yuhan laughed and said, "So you should never gossip about others. Now you've gotten yourself into trouble, haven't you?"
He Zhendong said helplessly, "You were the one who started this, but it's gotten back to me. You little brat, don't even think about running away. I'll introduce you to a promising young man later, and then we'll see if you still have time to worry about others."
Du Yuhan retorted immediately, "If you introduce me to someone, I'll move to the countryside and you won't be able to find me."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huiru quickly patted her second son and said, "You don't need to worry about Xiaohan's affairs. You should think about yourself instead."
Du Yuhan was a little tired, so she told her parents and went upstairs.
He Zhenhua has also returned and is upstairs playing with the two little ones.
Seeing her daughter's somewhat displeased expression, Yu Huiru punched her second son's arm and whispered, "Don't talk nonsense in front of your sister. She hasn't gotten over her first relationship yet, so don't talk about finding her a boyfriend."
He Chenglin also said, "Let's not rush her. She'll gradually forget Han Yixian."
He Zhendong said, "I want to match her up with Xicheng. I know Xicheng best; his family doesn't have that much messy stuff. I can trust Xicheng's character. If my little sister marries him, we won't have to worry about her being bullied. Besides, I think Xicheng is probably interested in my little sister."
Yu Huiru and He Chenglin exchanged a glance and whispered, "Xi Cheng is a good candidate. He's about your age, which is suitable. He's a good person with good character and ability, and his family background is also very good. It just depends on what your sister decides in the end."
I think she won't forget Han Yixian anytime soon. Han Yixian is a standout among the younger generation. With Han Yixian as a comparison, it'll be hard for your sister to find someone else.
He Zhendong said, "Mom, my younger sister doesn't know that Han Yixian's engagement was fake, nor does she know that he has severed ties with the Han family. If she finds out later, will she resent us for not telling her? Perhaps Han Yixian's feelings for my younger sister are genuine."
He Chenglin said, "Let's not say anything now and let time resolve this. I never approved of Han Yixian becoming our son-in-law. Not only is he so much older than your sister, but he was also engaged before."
Although this engagement was fake and no real ceremony was held, many people don't know the truth. Furthermore, given the chaos in his family and his mother's attempts to harm Xiaohan, I don't support Xiaohan marrying into the Han family. My daughter deserves the best.
Yu Huiru said, "Let's not think too much about it. Let Xiaohan decide for herself. I will support her no matter what she decides in the future. This is Xiaohan's first New Year back home, so we should celebrate it properly."
If Du Yuhan heard her parents' words, she would definitely be very touched by their thoughtfulness and feel fortunate to have such parents who care about her so much.
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