When they got home, the four little ones were particularly unhappy. They were so angry that they ignored their parents and just kept circling around Jinsong.
Five people sat around on the ground. Jinsong pulled out a large stack of red envelopes.
"This was given to you by my third grandmother, who is also your third maternal grandmother." After Jinsong finished speaking, he gave one to each of them and placed his own at his feet.
"This was given to me by my third uncle. In other words, it was given to you by your third maternal uncle."
This was given by my second aunt, and this was given by my second aunt's husband. My younger aunt and second uncle haven't earned any money yet, so they haven't given any.
The eldest son stood up and took the red envelopes he had received from the old lady that morning. The other three did the same.
Zhang Hongmei and Zhang Shouyi just sat there watching with smiles on their faces.
The eldest brother opened all the red envelopes, put the money together, and counted it. There were nine of them! Although he didn't recognize money, he knew he had a lot, so he ran back and put them in his own box.
The other three younger brothers followed their older brother's example and did the same.
"Brother Zhang, were you this greedy when you were a kid?"
"I don't know, but I think between the two of us, you're more likely to be the money-grubber, right?"
"Hehe, it's good that you take my name."
Time flies. Six people came to visit after the Lunar New Year. They were all arranged to stay at Fuzeyuan, and Zhang Hongmei and her group moved out after the holiday.
“Hongmei, four people are Zhenye and his classmates’ martial arts instructors, and the remaining two are responsible for their studies.”
"Grandpa, Dad, isn't this a bit too early?"
"No, it wasn't formal training or learning. It was just to let them get familiar with the environment first, and then gradually influence them. These six people were selected from among everyone. You can trust their character."
Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo must explain this matter to Hongmei.
Zhang Hongmei had no rebuttal. She knew the two elderly people said it was for the children's good, but she still felt a little heartache.
Cheng Guangxu and the other two returned to the research institute, this time with Wang Ying accompanying them. Zhang Hongmei had originally intended to wait until the baby was six months old before going, fearing she wouldn't be able to manage alone. However, Wang Ying insisted she could manage, so they went along with it.
Aunt Chen and Aunt Yang stayed with Lu Yue at Cai Peilin's house.
She was also more than eight months pregnant.
"Grandma, now that Lu Yue has given birth, they'll have to go and take care of Han Mei."
"Yes, Han Mei is six months pregnant, but Zhu Zi's mom should be coming."
"Then let's wait for Auntie to come over and ask if we need Aunt Chen's help."
"My biggest worry right now is Er Lengzi. He's already twenty-eight. I've already told Gu Chuanming to give Er Lengzi a six-month leave so he can come back. Has Su Chen agreed?"
"Grandma, Su Chen didn't refuse, but I think it's up to Er Lengzi and the other two to decide when they get back."
"Well, with Su Chen, who knows medicine, by Er Lengzi's side, we can all rest assured. It's just that you'll have to step aside for a bit."
"Yes, but I can find someone else. I agree to let Su Chen go with the army."
I have selected several more people who are very skilled in medicine; I have no shortage of such people here.
Grandma, were the two people next to Jingze given to you by you?
"Yes, I'm afraid Jingze will suffer outside. Although he's grown up, he's still a child in my eyes, and I'm still worried about him being alone outside."
"Great-Grandma, Second Uncle called. Should my eldest uncle and aunt still go over?"
“Go. They have a grandson now, so they have to go see him. The three of us old folks won’t go. The two of them are leaving the day after tomorrow, probably to Haishi, where the postpartum period will be almost over.”
Zhang Hongmei thought to herself, "That's not a problem here. Who waits until after giving birth to tell their elders? They're all weirdos. I don't know what they're thinking."
Seeing that the old lady didn't want to talk about them anymore, I changed the subject. The old lady was quite satisfied with the four children's teacher.
Zhang Hongmei didn't understand these things, but since the old man said it was good, then it really must be good.
Liu Aimin and Hu Aifen traveled by train for more than ten days before finally getting off in Haishi.
Liu Jingze came to pick me up at the station.
"Mom and Dad, you should go back to my place and rest for a while. We'll go together tomorrow."
Neither of them had any objections. Even though it was their own child, they hadn't lived together since he was little, and they wouldn't see each other for two or three years. Although they knew he was their child, they couldn't shake off the feeling of estrangement.
Liu Jingze has already bought several houses here. He has used all his money to buy four houses, one for each of his children. They are all in good locations, and they are all the kind of houses with small courtyards.
After Liu Aimin finished showering, the father and son sat in the living room.
"This house?"
“Dad, this is what I bought with all my income over the past four years. There are four houses in total, one for each of my children. The property deeds are all in my children’s names.”
Liu Aimin fell silent, not because of the money, but because his son's actions were truly heartbreaking.
"Jingze, you're suffering too much."
Liu Jingze smiled and shook his head. "Dad, no, I think it's great. I haven't lived in vain. From now on, they will be my own sons."
Liu Aimin was very worried about his son, fearing that he might have a brain problem.
"Jingze, they are not your biological sons."
“Dad, in my heart, they are.”
Seeing his son's determined expression, Liu Aimin gave in.
When Hu Aifen came out of the shower, she overheard the father and son's conversation. She covered her mouth, not daring to cry out loud. So be it! Her son, whom she was so proud of, had already suffered enough. Let it be.
Having composed herself, Hu Aifen walked out of the living room. "Jingze, where's the market? Have your dad go buy groceries. What do you want to eat?"
"Mom, you rest, the three of us will go to a restaurant to eat."
"Why go to a restaurant? It's too expensive. You still have to save up for my four grandsons' future wives. You should go to restaurants less often in the future."
Liu Jingze felt a lump in his throat. These were his parents. Looking at the wrinkles on their faces and their half-black, half-white hair, he felt truly unfilial.
"Mom, let's make dumplings."
"Okay, have your dad go buy groceries and sell meat."
"I'll go, I'll be right back."
“I’ll go with you, but you don’t have time to stay with us for long. You can sit for a while tomorrow and then go about your business. Your mother and I probably won’t be staying there. I need to find out where to buy groceries.”
That evening, the family of three sat at the dining table eating steaming hot dumplings, and Liu Jingze even ate a few more than usual. Hu Aifen felt both bittersweet and happy.
After dinner, the family of three didn't go out; they sat in the living room chatting.
“Jingze, if you see another house like this, buy one. Your dad and I will have a place to live here in the future.”
"Okay, Mom. Service companies have opened here too, so there are rooms available there."
Liu Aimin returned to his room, took out a cloth bag, and handed it to Liu Jingze. "This is money. Buy whatever you want. It's all yours, and the property certificate is in your name too."
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