After having dinner at a roadside food stall, Feng Haidong got back to work.
Busy until almost 9 p.m., Feng Haidong took advantage of a break in business to visit his parents-in-law with his wife.
Feng Haidong said, "Mom and Dad, it's getting late. Why don't you stay out tonight? You and Wanling can take Fanfan back to our house to rest. I can manage on my own here."
After hearing his son-in-law's words, Lu Chengzong also looked at his watch.
"Wow, it's really late, it's already nine o'clock."
Lin Guojin said, "Let's go back. Grandpa Fanfan and I can take a stroll and get home in half an hour."
Lu Wanling quickly added, "Mom and Dad, why don't you stay here tonight and squeeze in with us? It's so late, isn't it safe for you to walk back?"
Lu Chengzong laughed and said, "What's unsafe about it? We're just an old couple, and we don't have anything worth stealing."
Lin Guojin said, "That's right, you should go back early too. Fanfan has to go to school tomorrow, right? Don't let him stay up too late with you."
Feng Haidong immediately said, "Mom, Dad, I was planning to have Wanling take Fanfan back first."
Feng Qifan couldn't help but say, "Dad, I'm not sleepy yet. I want to stay with you a little longer."
Feng Haidong gently patted his son's head and said, "Dad knows you want to help after Grandpa and Grandma leave, but you don't need to help tonight. You and Mom go home first. I'm not telling you to go home to sleep, you forgot you still have to prepare for the Children's Day performance?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Qifan immediately realized: "Oh right, I need to prepare for the Children's Day performance."
Grandpa smiled and said, "Grandpa heard from your mother that your homeroom teacher asked you to prepare a performance for Children's Day at the party. Fanfan, you'd better prepare well."
Grandma said, "Yes, yes, Fanfan, your essay was published in the newspaper this time, which is already very impressive. If you perform well at your school's talent show, you'll become a little celebrity at your school."
Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Don't get arrogant now that you've become a minor celebrity."
Feng Qifan said, "I can't be arrogant. If I become a celebrity at school, I have to work even harder so that my grades aren't worse than others. Otherwise, how embarrassing would that be?"
Upon hearing Feng Qifan's words, everyone burst into laughter.
Hearing this, Zhao Hongxia said, "Qifan is really amazing. His essays can be published in the newspaper, and he can even perform in the school's gala. He definitely has a bright future ahead of him."
Sun Yongxing looked at Feng Qifan, and couldn't help but glance at his son a few more times.
As a father, Sun Yongxing felt somewhat disappointed at this moment when he compared the two situations.
Other people's children are so outstanding, but my own son is...
Feng Haidong roughly guessed that Sun Yongxing and Zhao Hongxia would compare Sun Hongyu and Feng Qifan at this moment, so he also keenly noticed the disappointment that flashed across Sun Yongxing's face.
However, the disappointment on Sun Yongxing's face quickly disappeared. He still smiled and said, "Qifan, work hard. Uncle believes you will definitely be very outstanding in the future. You won't have to be like me, only able to set up a stall at the night market."
Upon hearing Sun Yongxing's words, Lu Chengzong said, "Little Sun, your thinking is wrong. You and Fanfan's father all earn money through hard work. There is no difference in status or wealth, so you should not belittle yourselves."
Lin Guojin said earnestly to her grandson, "Fanfan, Grandma hopes you can remember this moment, remember your Uncle Sun and your father. They are using their hardworking hands to create better conditions for you. They have done everything they can to make your lives better."
So Fanfan, no matter what, you must always take your Uncle Sun and your father as role models, and always remember to keep striving. Do you understand?
At his current age, Feng Qifan cannot fully understand his maternal grandmother's words, let alone his maternal grandfather's intention in saying them.
But he still nodded seriously and said, "Grandma, I will definitely remember it."
Lin Guojin smiled and nodded: "That's right. You may not understand what Grandma is saying now, but keep it in mind. When you grow up and encounter difficulties in the future, think back to what Grandma said, and think back to Uncle Sun and Dad now. You will understand what Grandma said."
Feng Haidong listened to his mother-in-law's words and saw his son's earnest expression as he wrote down the moment.
He couldn't help but admire his mother-in-law, who truly deserved to be called a veteran teacher who had dedicated half her life to education.
Then, Lin Guojin waved to Sun Hongyu.
Sun Hongyu walked over, somewhat puzzled.
Lin Guojin smiled and asked, "Are you eighteen years old this year?"
Sun Hongyu nodded.
Lin Guojin said, "You are very sensible to be here with your parents running the food stall. You must remember that there are 360 professions, and every profession can produce an expert. Perhaps it is very hard for you and your parents for the time being, but as long as you can persevere, there will surely be a day when the hardship will be over and the happiness will come."
Sun Hongyu nodded again.
Lin Guojin smiled and said, "You can take some time to learn a trade from your father. Maybe one day you can turn your current food stall into a big hotel."
This time, Sun Hongyu suddenly perked up.
He asked excitedly, "Grandma, do you really think I can turn a street food stall into a big hotel?"
Lin Guojin said with a smile, "Why not? This is an era where anyone who dares to think and act can succeed. As long as you work hard step by step towards your goal, you will succeed one day."
Lin Guojin's encouragement seemed to ignite Sun Hongyu's fighting spirit.
The young man's expression brightened as soon as he had a goal.
"Grandma, I will definitely work hard."
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