The mother and daughter didn't go home; they drove straight to Aunt Wang's house. When they arrived, Aunt Wang was already waiting for them.
Knowing that Chen Hong was coming, Aunt Wang called her son and daughter-in-law, telling them that the whole family had to come back that night.
She had already bought the groceries in advance, planning to have a good get-together that evening.
As the mother and son entered the house, Yu Yang was once again warmly received by Granny Wang.
Touching his newly cut bowl-cut hair, Aunt Wang was reluctant to let go. She took out a whole bunch of delicious snacks and told Yu Yang to eat them without worry.
"These were all recommended by your brother Xuanyi, they must be delicious! Don't lie, you can call me grandma or maternal grandma, it doesn't matter if we're from different generations."
Turning to Chen Hong, he asked, "Chen Hong, have you arranged everything for Yu Yang's schooling?"
If you need anything, just give me a call. Now that your brother Hongwei's kids are all grown up, they don't need me there anymore. I have plenty of time.
The three of them are coming tonight. It's been years since you've seen each other, hasn't it?
"That's right, it's been six years. I haven't seen him even once since I went to Rongcheng."
They're all busy with work. I have a child and an elderly person at home, so it's not easy for me to go out. We don't have a chance to see each other anymore.
Is Hongwei still working at his company? And what about his wife? What is she doing now? Is she still teaching at school?
“Your brother Hongwei was transferred to Heze for five years before being transferred back last year. Your sister-in-law also followed him around. She stopped teaching a long time ago and became a junior staff member in the education department.”
"That's great. Sitting in an office is much easier than teaching. There's not as much work to do, and you have less to worry about!"
The couple won't have to live apart for long periods, and the child can live with his parents.
"Who can argue with that! No matter how good grandparents are, they can't replace parents!"
Parents' presence is crucial in a child's development.
Your Uncle Wang and I are very happy that you can bring the child back to Jinan.
Chen Hong, your Uncle Wang asked me to ask you whether you'll stay home to take care of the children or do some other work in the future.
You're still so young, you can't just sit around and do nothing. Do something, at least you'll have some income.
"Don't worry, child. If you're too busy, your Aunt Liu and I are here. We're retired and have nothing to do at home, so we can help you take care of the child."
Speaking of this topic, Chen Hong really hadn't thought of it. She had no worries about food or drink, and had plenty of money in the bank to spend as she pleased. She had no intention of doing anything more in Jinan.
However, her relatives and friends are unaware of her substantial wealth and are still worrying about her!
As soon as it was time to leave work, Aunt Wang's house gradually became lively. Uncle Wang went home first, and half an hour later, Brother Hongwei and his family of three also left work and went home.
Chen Hong and Aunt Wang quickly called for dinner to begin. Aunt Wang was in charge of cooking tonight and prepared a table full of delicious dishes.
I stewed a pot of pork ribs and potatoes, sweet and sour carp, braised prawns, sweet and sour pork, peanuts in aged vinegar, stir-fried shredded pork with celery, braised eggplant, and spinach salad with glass noodles.
Finally, there was seaweed and chicken flower soup, and ready-made steamed buns.
The Wang family of five, plus Chen Hong and her mother, made a total of seven people, and they had a very warm dinner together.
Despite not having seen each other for several years, Wang Hongwei and Chen Hong were not at all estranged.
He glanced at Chen Hong sideways and said something unpleasant, "Oh, so the beautiful Chen has finally decided to come back. Why don't you settle down in the fishing village and become a glorious fisherman of the new era?"
Chen Hong and he grew up together, and she didn't mind his sarcastic remarks at all. She even asked him disdainfully:
"What's wrong with fishermen? Have you forgotten who called me during the New Year, slurring their words, 'Thank you, little sister, for not forgetting me. Didn't you enjoy the seafood you received?'"
Wang Hongwei suddenly stammered, his face flushed as he retorted, "Who called you with a lisp? You must be mistaken!"
"Yes, yes, I misremembered, it wasn't you, it was someone else!" Chen Hong saw Wang Hongwei winking at her and turned around to see that it was her sister-in-law who came out.
He quickly patted the sofa next to him. "Sister-in-law, are you done with your work? Come sit down and rest for a while! How have you been these past few years? Is working in an office comfortable?"
Is it really just about spending each day with a newspaper and a cup of tea, drifting through life?
Hongwei's wife, Zhao Yuzhen, reached out and pinched Chen Hong's face. "You're over thirty and still don't act like a mature person. Who's just wasting their life?"
Don't say I'm just a brick in the revolution, a lowly clerk who goes wherever I'm needed.
Ask your Uncle Wang, he's a retired cadre nearing retirement, do you think he has such a leisurely work schedule?
Chen Hong laughed mischievously: "Reading novels and watching TV is really misleading. I thought that sitting in an office and not moving all day was all I needed to do!"
We're just nobody; we've never seen anyone sitting in an office doing any actual work.
Do you really think you guys just spend your days drinking tea, reading newspapers, chatting, and knitting, coasting along like you're living off a monthly salary?
"You're dreaming! There's no such thing as a comfortable job. My job, which is called a junior staff member, is really just doing odd jobs."
When I arrive at work, I first clean the office, fetch water, run errands for my supervisor, organize documents, print and upload them, and handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Anyway, it's all odd jobs; it's not tiring, but I can't stay idle either. Every day is just mundane tasks, and I'm constantly dizzy and overwhelmed.
Chen Hong frowned: "So, your job isn't easy either. You can't do it without patience!"
The three young people hadn't seen each other for several years and wanted to catch up on each other's work and lives, so they had a lot to talk about.
Uncle Wang waited until they had finished their conversation before interjecting, "Chen Hong, once you're in Jinan, live a good life. We're all here for you. If anything happens, just let us know. Don't try to handle everything on your own."
If you want to work, don't be shy about saying so. Your uncle can do you a favor and find you a job.
"I won't make a fortune, but it'll be enough for you and your daughter to live on. If you want to start a business, that's fine too. Your uncle has plenty of money; he can easily come up with fifty or sixty thousand."
Chen Hong hugged Uncle Wang's arm and giggled, "Uncle, you're willing to let me spend your retirement money? Aren't you afraid that Brother Hongwei won't take care of you when you get old?"
Wang Hongwei rolled his eyes: "Don't cause me any trouble. Your uncle is getting old, but he still has you, his little darling."
What? You're not afraid to take my dad's retirement money? Are you worried he'll become a burden on you when he's old?
“I’m not afraid of my uncle relying on me, I’m afraid of you relying on me. You’re busy and never home now, but when my uncle gets old and you become a high-ranking official, I’m afraid you’ll have even less time to come home and take care of him.”
Wang Hongwei spread his hands: "Then you should take the old man away now!"
Hoping your brother will become a high-ranking official is a pipe dream. You should be secretly laughing all the way to the bank if I don't have to beg for food at your door!
"You scoundrel! You're never upright!"
"You shameless scoundrel, you're already unwilling to work hard before we've even achieved anything. I was hoping you'd become a high-ranking official and give me back!"
Zhao Yuzhen and Chen Hong pointed at him and condemned him without prior agreement.
Wang Hongwei spread his hands, grinned smugly, and looked like he was asking for trouble, as if to say, "This is how I am, what can you do about it?"
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