Although it was already afternoon, everyone still had a reunion dinner together at Feng Haidong's shop.
After the meal, accompanied by a large group of people, the three elderly people toured the provincial capital, which they had not visited for many years.
The three elderly people didn't feel tired at all along the way.
They strolled along, stopping occasionally to chat about their glorious past.
They talked about what they were like when they lived in the provincial capital.
They chatted about some of the changes in the provincial capital.
Lu Wanling did not bring her youngest daughter with her, but instead had Feng Haidong bring his son along.
Along the way, Feng Qifan listened intently as his grandparents and great-uncle talked about the past.
Through listening to his great-uncle and grandparents' accounts, Feng Qifan learned about the hardships they endured in their childhood and the difficulties his great-uncle faced during the war.
I also learned about the enthusiasm my great-uncle and grandparents had for participating in postwar reconstruction.
I also learned about the dedication of my great-uncle who went to the mountains of southern Jiangsu to support the construction.
Looking at his son, Feng Haidong couldn't help but feel that no amount of words in books could compare to the vividness and emotional impact of firsthand accounts.
Feng Qifan was not the only one who was moved; the children of his three older cousins and cousins' families were also touched by the stories told by the three elderly people.
Even Shen Qing, who came with Shen Hui, was quite excited as she listened.
A large group of people strolled around like this for the entire afternoon, and before they knew it, evening had arrived.
As the streetlights came on, the group returned to the pedestrian street.
Walking on the pedestrian street, I saw the bustling crowds and the flashing of various beautiful neon lights.
Shen Qing couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, the provincial capital is so beautiful tonight!"
Shen Hui smiled and said, "That's why it's called the provincial capital."
Shen Qing said softly, "Sister, I want to stay in the provincial capital. What do you think?"
Shen Hui was somewhat surprised: "You want to stay in the provincial capital? What will you do there?"
Shen Qing looked at Feng Haidong, then whispered, "Sister, I want to work at Brother Haidong's shop. Aren't all of my eldest sister's family members working at Brother Haidong's shop now?"
Shen Hui actually had the same idea, after all, her younger sister was already twenty years old and had been staying at home for two years after failing to get into university.
Rather than letting my younger sister continue to stay at home, it would be better to let her come to the provincial capital and give it a try.
Moreover, Shen Hui saw Feng Haidong's shop today and thought that it would be quite good for her younger sister to work there.
That's what she thought, but Shen Hui was a little embarrassed to say it out loud.
After all, she had only been in the provincial capital for a day, and she was already asking people to arrange a job for her younger sister. It was really hard for Shen Hui to say anything.
After thinking it over, Shen Hui whispered to her younger sister, "Don't worry, I'll talk to your brother-in-law tonight and see if he can talk to his cousin."
Shen Qing naturally nodded in agreement: "Okay, sister, remember to tell your brother-in-law tonight."
While Shen Hui and Shen Qing were chatting, Liu Bozhi also moved closer to his mother.
"Mom, I will study hard when I get back. I want to get into a university in the provincial capital and study there in the future."
When Shen Hui heard her son say that, she looked at him in surprise.
Then she said with a smile, "Good, good son, you have ambition. Mom supports you. When you get into university in the provincial capital, your aunt and uncle here can take care of you."
Liu Bozhi nodded and said, "Mom, I will definitely work hard."
Shen Qing also said to her nephew, "Bozhi, well done, your aunt supports you."
Feng Haidong probably didn't expect that his trip to pick up his uncle and cousin's family and bring them to the provincial capital, allowing them to witness the changes in the city, would also change his cousin's family.
That evening, Feng Haidong didn't eat at his own shop, but instead booked a hotel and invited his uncle and cousin's family.
For this, Liu Fenggu complained that he was wasting money.
"Haidong, this is too expensive. We had a very good lunch at your restaurant. Why did you book such a nice restaurant for dinner?"
Feng Haidong smiled and said, "Uncle, this meal is just to formally welcome you all."
The parents were quite supportive of Feng Haidong booking a hotel for dinner.
Feng Chungu said to his brother-in-law, "Brother, you don't need to be so polite. Although Haidong has loans on him now, he is still capable of earning money. He can afford to treat us to this meal."
Liu Guifang also said, "That's right, brothers, you've come all this way to the provincial capital, so we definitely have to treat you to a good meal."
Liu Fenzhen then came over and said, "Haidong, why are you treating again? You're all guests here in the provincial capital. You've already spent a lot of money this afternoon. Let our three older sisters treat us this meal."
Feng Haidong quickly said, "Sister, I've already prepared this meal. I'll treat you to this one. You can treat us together tomorrow, since we're not leaving tomorrow. We still have several days to go."
Liu Fenxiu and Liu Fenlin also came over. When they heard what Feng Haidong said, they looked at each other.
In the end, everyone had no choice but to agree to Feng Haidong's arrangement.
Everyone entered the hotel and went to the private room that Feng Haidong had booked.
Even upon entering, one could sense that this hotel was extraordinary.
Upon entering the private room, Feng Haidong's parents were somewhat surprised by the seemingly simple yet artistic decor.
His wife, Lu Wanling, couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "How much does it cost to book a table here?"
Feng Haidong said in a low voice, "It's nothing, it's just one meal."
After Liu Fenggu sat down, he couldn't help but say, "Haidong, this is really too extravagant of you. I'm telling you, this is a one-time thing. If you do this again next time, your parents and I will definitely not come to eat here."
Feng Chungu also said, "Yes, Haidong should not do this again; it's too wasteful of money."
Feng Haidong chuckled and said, "Alright, alright, just this once. I definitely won't treat you like this again."
Everyone sat down, and soon the hotel began to serve the dishes one after another.
It must be said that every dish served was beautifully presented, and the quantity and variety of dishes were also very generous.
After the cold dishes were coated, Feng Haidong poured wine and beverages for everyone.
Then he took the lead in raising his glass and invited all the younger generation present: "Come on, today is the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. Let's all toast our parents and wish them good health."
Feng Haidong's suggestion was unanimously approved, and everyone stood up.
Then they toasted the three elderly people together.
"Wishing my eldest uncle (father, grandfather, maternal grandfather, great-uncle), and my parents (aunt and uncle, great-aunt and great-great-aunt, great-uncle and great-aunt, grandparents and grandparents) a happy and healthy New Year."
As the children offered toasts, the three elderly people smiled and raised their glasses in return.
On the evening of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Feng Haidong reunited his parents and maternal uncle, and also reconciled his cousins with his paternal cousins. In this joyful atmosphere, the family's hearts were once again united.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
