Chapter 57: Work Arrangements Have Been Taken Place
This time, Jiang Ruzhen took her eldest and second sons with her to Yangcheng.
The fourth child was left at home to study, which made him very unhappy. He also wanted to visit his maternal grandparents and uncles, but his mother suppressed his request by saying that his studies were the most important thing.
When Jiang Ruzhen left, she left two hundred yuan for Lao Si. His home was not far from the school, and Lao Si was already a sixteen-year-old young man who could walk back and forth by himself.
When she gets hungry, Jiang Ruzhen either buys groceries and cooks for herself or eats at a nearby state-run restaurant, so she isn't too worried.
That night, she took her eldest and second eldest children on the train, buying hard sleeper tickets as usual. The family slept comfortably and arrived at the station around 10 a.m. the next day.
As soon as she exited the station, Jiang Ruzhen saw her eldest and second brothers standing at the exit, both craning their necks and sticking their feet out, looking in the direction of the exit.
Seeing Jiang Ruzhen and her group approaching from afar, the two waved excitedly.
The eldest and second eldest were also very excited. When they were little, every time they went to their maternal grandparents' house, their two uncles would find all sorts of ways to buy them delicious food and toys to make them happy.
It's been more than a decade since I last saw them. My two uncles look much older, with gray hair at their temples.
But overall, they seemed to be in good spirits.
The two jogged forward and hugged their two uncles, whose eyes were glistening with tears.
"Time flies! You two little ones have grown into adults in the blink of an eye. You're both so strong and healthy. Your mother has raised you very well," Jiang Zhengyu said, his eyes reddening.
"Yes, your mother is great. She raised you all by herself. You must be filial to her," Jiang Zhengxiao said, patting the two of them on the shoulder.
The eldest brother nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with tears and his voice choked with emotion.
I feel heartbroken and regretful about the things I did recently. Luckily, my two uncles don't know that I almost caused my mother to drown because of a shameless woman.
Otherwise, he would be greeted with two slaps and a beating.
"Uncle, we know. I'm helping Mom with her business now, and I can hold up half the sky." The second son, whose confidence had recently inflated, hurriedly boasted to his two uncles.
He is now his mother's most capable assistant and most filial son, and he is proud of that!
"Alright, alright, it's a good thing for the family to be reunited. Stop crying and let's hurry home. Mom and Dad will be getting worried soon."
Jiang Ruzhen comforted everyone, and her two uncles finally put aside their grief and helped Jiang Ruzhen and the others push their luggage.
After leaving the airport, Jiang Ruzhen was about to take a taxi, but she saw her two older brothers lead her directly to a car.
"Big brother, you bought a car?" Jiang Ruzhen asked in disbelief.
Jiang Zhengyu directed the other three to put all the things his sister had brought into the trunk before explaining with a smile.
“Where would I get the money to buy a car? This was lent to me by my work unit. Your older brother has not only returned to his old unit, the Education Bureau, but has also been promoted to deputy director.”
"Really? That's wonderful! This is great news! I'll go buy some good wine later so our whole family can celebrate together. Where's Second Brother?"
Jiang Ruzhen turned to look at her second brother, Jiang Zhengxiao, who scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.
"Your second brother used to be a junior director in the Bureau of Culture, but now all the positions are filled, so it's not easy to arrange another position for me."
It just so happens that your second sister-in-law's parents miss their daughter and want us to develop our careers in Beijing. They've already arranged jobs for us.
I'll still go to the Cultural Bureau as a director; it's a normal transfer. Your second sister-in-law will go to the mall as a sales clerk.
"That's pretty good, Second Brother! I didn't expect you to be so lucky to have Second Sister-in-law. You'd better treat her well from now on," Jiang Ruzhen joked with her second brother.
Jiang Zhengxiao laughed heartily, "Alright, I'll treat your second sister-in-law like a statue from now on."
Jiang Ruzhen laughed along and casually said, "Second brother, you must take good care of my Xinxin when you get to the capital. She is studying media and wants to be a reporter and host in the future!"
Jiang Zhengxiao was surprised, "That's perfect, now our Ministry of Culture will have someone here. But my Xinxin is really amazing, she has such lofty ambitions. After I get to Beijing and settle in, I'll take her home for a meal."
"That's great! Xin Xin has been missing you, her second uncle, so much. When she heard we were coming to see you, she was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan."
Jiang Zhengxiao was overjoyed to hear this. He had a good relationship with his sister, and by extension, he doted on her only daughter.
My little niece has also been admitted to a university in Beijing, so we'll have plenty of opportunities to meet in the future!
"What? Little Xin Xin only misses her second uncle and not her eldest uncle?" Jiang Zhengyu, who was driving, was displeased.
"Oh dear, how could that be! Xin Xin misses all of your uncles fairly and reasonably, but—she misses her maternal grandparents the most... hahaha..."
Everyone was amused by Jiang Ruzhen's heavy breathing, and the atmosphere inside the car was harmonious and joyful.
Amidst laughter and chatter, the hour-long drive passed quickly, and everyone returned to the residential compound of Yangcheng University.
"Dad, as soon as Mom came back, her old boss coaxed her back to continue working like a slave. I advised them that they are of retirement age and shouldn't work too hard, but they just wouldn't listen to me. It's really worrying."
As Jiang Zhengyu carried things downstairs, he chatted with Jiang Ruzhen.
Jiang Zhengxiao chimed in, "Little sister, Mom and Dad spoil you the most. You should talk to them. Their health has been ruined by their labor reform in the countryside. They should just come back and enjoy their retirement pensions. Why do they have to go back to school and mess around in the lab?"
Jiang Ruzhen listened with a smile. She knew that her two older brothers meant well, but their parents' generation had experienced bloodshed and turmoil, and were a generation of positive energy who dedicated their hearts to the motherland.
How could they possibly be at ease enjoying themselves at home? Until their very last breath, they couldn't stop worrying about the projects they had worked so hard to research for the development of their country.
They've wasted over a decade, and now that they're back, they have a chance to put their skills to good use. It's already a good thing they're not staying in the lab anymore, considering their health.
"Eldest brother, second brother, you've been complaining to Zhenzhen behind her back again? Let me tell you, even if the King of Heaven himself came, he wouldn't be able to persuade us."
Your mother and I are only in our sixties, what retirement? It's the perfect time to build our careers; we're even thinking of contributing another twenty years to the country!
Jiang Nian'an and Tian Rong, the elderly couple, saw the car return from inside the house and quickly went out to greet their daughter and her family.
As a result, as soon as Grandpa Jiang came out, he heard his two sons and daughter talking about crickets, and he immediately expressed his opinion.
Tian Rong also stood smiling beside the old man, supporting him with his actions.
"Yes, yes, Mom and Dad, you're both so vigorous for your age, you look younger than my two older brothers. Why take a break? Keep working hard, I'm hoping you'll win a Nobel Prize in Physics or something, so I can brag about it everywhere."
"This is an era where family connections matter, so you need to give me some leverage to compete with others, right?"
Jiang Ruzhen may have thought the same way as her two older brothers, believing that letting their parents rest was the greatest way to be filial to them.
But now her mindset is different. Her parents are nationally renowned physics experts, and their greatest wish is to develop the latest equipment for the country.
Besides, now that she has the help of her spiritual spring space, there's no need to worry too much about the health of my family.
Upon hearing their youngest daughter's words, the elderly couple burst into laughter, hugging their beloved daughter tightly and showering her with affection, completely forgetting about their two sons.
The two sons were already used to shrugging; whenever their sister was around, they were completely invisible.
Four grown men carried large bags and small packages home, while Jiang Ruzhen went empty-handed, her job being to entertain the elderly couple.
As soon as Jiang Ruzhen stepped into the house, she was met by Jiang Min, who was displeased to see that her hands were empty.
"Auntie, you finally come all this way, how come you didn't bring anything? How can you even bring yourself into the house?"
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