The elders didn't move their chopsticks, and the three children, who were well-educated and knew the rules, didn't move either.
"Come on, everyone, pick up your chopsticks. We don't have so many rules. Eat whatever you want." Xia Rong called.
But everyone started eating only after Wu Chengcang started picking up his chopsticks.
"Qingyun, don't you like fish? Try the fish made by grandma." Xia Rong picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks and gave it to Su Qingyun.
Su Qingyun took a bite and praised it highly, "It's delicious."
"As long as it tastes good." Xia Rong smiled happily, looking at her with uncontrollable joy in her eyes.
She and her husband only have one child, Xiangdong, and among their grandchildren, they only have one boy, Jiayan. The family is missing a quiet and obedient girl. She used to treat Yingzi as her own daughter, but now when she sees Su Qingyun, she wishes she could treat her as her own granddaughter.
"You're welcome, Ayue." Xia Rong did not show favoritism and also greeted Ji Yue.
"Thank you, grandma." Ji Yue smiled slightly.
"This child's personality seems a bit like Jiayan's. They both seem mature beyond their years."
Wu Jiayan and Ji Yue looked at each other without saying anything.
While eating, Qin Ying suddenly stopped eating because she suddenly realized that there seemed to be one person missing from the table.
"Brother Xiangdong, where is my sister-in-law?" Qin Ying asked, "Why can't I see my sister-in-law?" When she left, Brother Xiangdong didn't have a partner, so he was unfamiliar with his sister-in-law.
It was only when everyone was sitting at the table eating that she suddenly realized that someone seemed to be missing.
Wu Xiangdong's expression remained unchanged as he replied calmly, "It's in the northwest."
"Northwest?" Qin Ying was puzzled. "So far? How come..."
"My mother is doing research over there." Wu Jiayan replied with a hint of pride on his face.
Qin Ying was a little surprised. "Doing research? That must be very powerful."
"It's great, but it's also really tiring. Besides, I only go home a few times a year, and when I do, I'm always in a hurry, staying for only two or three days before leaving." Xia Rong sighed, feeling a little worried. "It's not a good thing that I can't see my family all the time."
"What are you talking about?" Wu Chengcang glared at her, frowning in dissatisfaction. "Chunzhu is working for the country and contributing to its cause and development. As her family, we should support her and do a good job of supporting her."
"You've been a military family member for many years, and you don't even have this little bit of awareness."
"Yes, yes, I'm not as conscious as you." Xia Rong said helplessly.
She knew very well that the families of scientific researchers had to be more tolerant, understanding, and supportive than those of others, but having said that, she still felt distressed. Not only did she feel distressed for her son and daughter-in-law, who were rarely together, but she also felt distressed for her grandson Jiayan. His father had been busy with work since he was a child, and his mother was away from home all year round. Both of them lacked companionship and care for him.
Although they, as grandparents, have been taking care of her, they are not her parents after all, and they cannot give their children the love and care that parents give their children.
But Jiayan, who lacked the company of his parents, became more and more like his parents as he grew up. He was quiet and obedient since he was a child. He had both his father's calmness and steadiness and his mother's love and persistence for scientific research. Although she was relieved, she also felt distressed that he was so sensible.
Scientific researchers do spend less time with their families. Qin Ying suddenly glanced at her daughter. With Yunyun's intelligence, she might also be engaged in scientific research in the future. Thinking of this, she suddenly felt a little worried.
"By the way, Qingyun, what competition were you talking about just now?" Wu Xiangdong knew what his mother meant and was worried about, so he changed the subject.
But he also wanted to get to know them a little better.
Wu Jiayan stopped eating, glanced at his father, and said slowly, "National Middle School Student Creativity and Invention Competition, Dad, I told you about it."
His father really didn't take his words seriously and didn't take them to heart.
"Really?" Wu Xiangdong asked in a puzzled tone, looking a little embarrassed.
Wu Chengcang looked at Su Qingyun with admiration, "I've heard of this competition. The students who can participate are all very talented. It's the finals now, right?"
To be able to come to the capital from a small place to compete, one must be extremely smart.
"Yes, Grandpa Wu."
"Play well and strive to win the championship." Wu Chengcang encouraged.
"Thank you, Grandpa Wu." Su Qingyun smiled sweetly.
Wu Jiayan looked at his grandfather again. Did his grandfather forget that he was also a contestant? Was it really appropriate to encourage others to win the championship in front of him?
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