Liu Tiezhu got up to leave, not expecting to settle things in this one trip. He wanted to build a better relationship first.
The vegetables were delivered today. If the Hua family wants to lend out their documents, they should consider me first.
Tian Guihua stopped him at this moment and placed the fish he had just brought over in his hands. "Look, we've already cooked this fish at home. It would be a waste if we couldn't finish it all. Take it back and add another dish for the children."
Liu Tiezhu stared at her with wide eyes, "If I serve this dish today, what kind of person will I be?"
I came here sincerely to add a dish for the child to celebrate her good grades, and why are you making decisions for her?
He turned to Hua Xiangyun and said with a smile, "Girl, although your family also has this preserved fish, every family makes it differently. Today, try Grandpa Liu's different flavors and see which one you prefer."
Hua Xiangyun turned her head to look at her grandfather, but Hua Guangzhong chuckled and took the fish back, placing it back on the table. "Alright, we'll shamelessly accept it today. When your son gets into university next time, I'll add a dish for him too."
Liu Tiezhu liked to hear this. He didn't expect his grandson to do very well in the exams, as long as he could get into university.
Such auspicious words can be considered as benefiting from Hua Xiangyun's good fortune; perhaps the next family to produce a college graduate will be the Liu family.
Fearing that Tian Guihua might refuse again, Liu Tiezhu quickly walked out, not forgetting to close the door behind him.
"What's wrong with you, old man? How could you accept his fish?" Tian Guihua said anxiously. "Do you believe that our family will receive even more fish in a little while?"
Hua Guangzong went over and bolted the door. "Now, we won't open the door for anyone except our own family members."
"What kind of behavior is this?" Even children playing house wouldn't act this childishly.
Hua Guangzong told his granddaughter to eat first, "We'll talk after we finish eating."
"Aren't we going to wait for my brother and sister-in-law?" Hua Xiangyun didn't pick up her chopsticks immediately; the family hadn't all arrived yet.
"Your eldest brother and sister-in-law took their child to the Li family's house, and your second brother and sister-in-law said they were going to a classmate's house. They won't be coming back for lunch." The children are grown up and have their own lives, so the elders don't interfere too much.
Looking at the table of dishes, Hua Xiangyun immediately understood that it was specially prepared for her. "Then they really won't be able to enjoy this meal today."
"Have a bowl of soup first," Tian Guihua said, filling a large bowl of chicken soup for her granddaughter. "Look how thin you've gotten these days."
Hua Xiangyun said, "...Grandpa and Grandma, look, there are houses near the school. Why don't you come with me to the school?"
Hua Xiangyun felt the deepest affection for the Hua family, especially for these two elders. She wanted to keep them under her watchful eye so that she could take care of them immediately should anything happen to them.
“Silly child, who goes to school with grandparents?” Tian Guihua patted her head. “It’s just that when you all go to school, we will inevitably feel uncomfortable for a while. But here we are surrounded by familiar people, so at least we have a place to talk. If we really go with you to a new place, we will not be used to it.”
“Your grandma is right. They say fallen leaves return to their roots. Your grandma and I are used to living here. Although this is not our birthplace, we have come to regard this place as our roots. We will stay here to protect you, so that you will have a home when you come back in the future.”
Hua Guangzong truly wanted to spend his remaining years here. He didn't envy those small buildings outside, nor did he want to live there.
They are very touched that their granddaughter has this kind thought, but they don't want to cause trouble for her.
Hua Xiangyun knew that she couldn't get through to them in one go, so she prepared to slowly work things out with them over time.
To be honest, it would be better for the old man to come to Beijing with them than to stay here.
Putting aside the convenience of daily life, its medical conditions alone far surpass those of this small county town.
As people age, many bodily functions decline, and they can receive more and better care over there.
As for minor problems like not being used to the local environment, Hua Xiangyun said that simply placing a few more talismans would solve the problem.
Ultimately, the wishes of the two elderly people should be the priority, and we should try our best to persuade them.
Speaking of her birthplace, Hua Xiangyun was also a little curious, "Grandpa, Grandma, haven't you thought about going back to visit all these years?"
Tian Guihua said with a wry smile, "Back then, I fled with my family, but we were separated later, and I don't know where we all ended up."
I didn't go to school when I was little, and I was very young. Besides remembering a big rock at the door, I can't even remember how many brothers I have.
At that time, everyone was fleeing famine, and several provinces were suffering at the same time. The area was too large to search for.
Hua Guangzong did have some recollection of his family, but there was no need for him to go back to such a family.
"Let's not talk about that. Even if we do find them, most of the people we knew back then have probably passed away. It's been decades since then, and they might not even recognize us."
Once you're in Beijing, focus on your studies and don't worry about anything else.
Your mentor gave you the house, hoping you could live a better life. It's fine for your older brother and sister-in-law to visit occasionally, but there's no need for them to stay permanently.
The two granddaughters-in-law seem to be doing well now, but people can change, and who can predict what will happen in the future?
Tian Guihua nodded in agreement, "We should tell them later that these were all given to us by Master Xiaoguai."
The two old folks never like to hide anything; let's avoid any misunderstandings.
Hua Xiangyun understood what they meant and did not reject the proposal.
Although she lived with this family, she had a strong sense of territory since childhood, and the two elders' suggestion suited her perfectly.
After finishing her meal and helping the two elderly people tidy up their dishes, Hua Xiangyun was about to return to the Jiang family's courtyard to rest when Tian Guihua stopped her, saying, "Jiang Yi hasn't returned from his trip to the countryside yet. You live there alone and are too lazy to tidy up. I've tidied up your house here for you, and I've aired out everything that needed airing."
Hua Xiangyun didn't refuse, after all, she didn't have many days left at home, "Okay then."
No sooner had she finished speaking than there was a knock at the door. Tian Guihua called out loudly, asking who it was.
The old man had locked the door before, and the neighbors understood and didn't come to bother him anymore. So who is it this time?
“It’s me,” Hua Zhian shouted. “It’s not even dark yet, why are you closing the door?”
Tian Guihua let them into the house, then turned around and bolted the door shut. "You two know how to run away and find some peace and quiet. If we don't close the door, how can we have a peaceful day?"
Hua Zhian saw Hua Xiangyun's face beaming with joy, "Little sister, you're back. Why didn't you tell me? I would have come to pick you up."
After greeting Xie Lanqiao, Hua Xiangyun said, "This road isn't far; it only takes about ten minutes by bicycle. Second brother, didn't you go out to play? Why are you back so early today?"
Moreover, he didn't look too good when he came in.
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