Mother Zhan and Father Zhan had discussed how their son, who was so young, would survive as an educated youth sent to the countryside...
Her body needed to be pampered from the start. Living in the compound, where there wasn't much work, she could take care of herself. But if she went to the countryside, she would have to work really hard.
Because he was naturally surprised by the gift Zhan Yuan'an received, Zhan's father frowned and said, "It's not easy for that young girl to live alone in the countryside. She probably saved up these things by herself. You can't just accept them like this. You should send them back to her."
Zhan Yuan'an puffed out his cheeks angrily, displaying the spoiled spirit of a young man: "Since Xiao Fan sent these things to me, it certainly wasn't a difficult choice. There's no need for any hypocritical formalities between us. She has these things, and she's willing to give them to me, so I'm willing to accept them..."
Mr. Zhan was so angry that he was about to curse when his mother slammed her hand on the table, which scared him so much that he lost half of his momentum.
Grandma Zhan coughed a few times: "Alright, you roughneck, stop being so fussy. I think we can accept it. This is a thank-you gift from Yuan An for helping her borrow books. If the young lady still has the energy to read these, she must be doing quite well. Yuan An and that child have been close since childhood, always exchanging gifts. We may think this little thing is valuable, but perhaps in Xiao Fan's eyes, it's not as precious as the bond between childhood sweethearts..."
Mrs. Zhan tugged at Mr. Zhan's sleeve, and Mr. Zhan could only force a smile. What could he do? As a son oppressed by his elderly mother, he was powerless to do anything.
Mother Zhan's voice was gentle: "Yuan'an, your father is just concerned about Xiaofan, a girl who works hard outside. I'm right, what she sent is her heartfelt wish. I'll pack up some good fabrics I've saved and send them to her as a return gift."
Zhan Yuan'an, like a child, sidled up to her, smiling ingratiatingly, "Mom, you always have such good ideas."
After saying that, he made a face at his father and stuck out his tongue.
Father Zhan was furious, his eyes wide with anger, but he couldn't help but burst out laughing at his son's strange appearance...
Both Mr. and Mrs. Zhan looked at Mrs. Zhan with approval, saying that when choosing a wife, one should choose a virtuous one, and that they had made the right choice in marrying their daughter-in-law.
James' mother is gentle, but when it comes to her son, she becomes a fiercely protective mother, so the situation at home is often one of James' father versus three others.
She had always worried that Zhan Yuan'an had designs on marrying Fan Xiaofan, but when her mother brought up the sibling bond just now, his clueless look made Zhan's mother laugh at herself for overthinking things.
She didn't have any problem with Xiao Fan, but she had heard that the child's health was such that he might not live to see tomorrow, and she knew her son's personality better. Once he fell in love, he would give his all. If that child were to pass away one day, she didn't want to see her son's love end prematurely.
But now, it's clear that she's overthinking things. If they were to act like siblings, the child would be lovable, and she would be willing to dote on him more.
Seeing his son looking like a silly boy, Mr. Zhan angrily asked about other things: "What are your plans for the future after you graduate from high school? Do you want to continue your studies or go to an engineering institute?"
When the matter was brought up, Zhan Yuan'an's expression became more serious. After thinking hard for a long time, he said, "I'll go to the engineering institute with you. The school is in a mess right now, it's not suitable for studying and it's a waste of time."
Mr. Zhan had also heard about the situation outside, so he nodded and casually mentioned a few engineering books: "Study these books thoroughly first, and once I approve your application, I'll let you join the engineering institute."
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