The children didn't go out in the afternoon either; they stayed home with Zhang Hongmei. Their mother rarely got angry, and they all knew that it was because their father wasn't there.
A short while later, Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo came in.
"Look at your pathetic self, what's wrong with you? Do you think everyone in the world will like you?" Gu Chuanming came in and saw that Zhang Hongmei was listless, and immediately got angry.
Zhang Xingguo quickly told the children to go outside and play. "Let your grandpa drive you around and show you around."
Liu Aimin called to the others, but no one moved.
Zhang Hongmei realized she had overreacted. "Zhenye, take them out with your grandfather, go see the countryside, and visit the various villages."
"Okay, Mom, we're going out."
After all seven children had left, only three elderly people and Zhang Hongmei remained in the house.
"Grandpa, I'm just feeling down."
“Hongmei, you’re being too narrow-minded. This really isn’t a big deal. People eat all sorts of things, and there are all kinds of people in the world. Why make yourself unhappy?” Zhang Xingguo advised Zhang Hongmei.
"Exactly, it's not a big deal. Just live according to your own ideas. If you like them, help them out. If you don't, don't you think it's a waste of your energy to bother with them?"
Zhang Hongmei stopped talking and poured tea for the two elderly people.
"You two have passed. Go back and rest. My daughter and I will take a nap." The old lady shooed them away.
"Grandma, am I being a little too self-important? Do people think I'm just doing them charity?"
"Why are you still like this? It's all in the past, it wasn't a big deal. As for giving alms, it's only acceptable if someone gives alms."
Zhang Hongmei thought about it and decided she should be more careful in the future. Helping the village was a given, but there had to be a limit.
In the afternoon, the mother and daughter went out for a stroll in the yard again. The old lady was very careful now, afraid that she might bump or fall, but she couldn't afford to become paralyzed.
"Grandma, Stone should be home by now."
They all kept it from me, and I pretended not to know, but I'm not stupid. How could I believe what Stone said? He couldn't possibly have only suffered minor injuries as he claimed.
"If they're willing to keep it from you, just pretend you don't know."
"Yes, I'll pretend I don't know. The second and fourth brothers also want to go to military school. They all think I won't agree, but I know I will."
Although I will often live in fear and anxiety in the future, I don't want my children to give up their dreams because of me.
"It's best that you think that way. Xiao Si is definitely going to take over Gu Chuanming's class. It's best for him to be in that environment."
The second son will be your father-in-law's successor. Both of them are indeed suited for military academy.
"Kids have a lot of troubles when they grow up; it's better when they were little."
The old lady smiled. It was rare to see Zhang Hongmei like this; she was always exceptionally composed and mature. It was truly unusual to see her like this.
Liu Aimin drove the children around the surrounding villages.
"Grandpa, isn't life in the other villages really that bad?"
"Hehe, life in our village used to be the worst, but now our village is the richest."
The young people in the village go out to work, and because there's machinery for farming, they don't need to do any of the farm work. This has resulted in a significant increase in their income.
"Grandpa, then why are there still so many people who are dissatisfied with my mother?" Gu Yaozu was genuinely curious.
Zhang Weiyu laughed sarcastically, "It's just that people are never satisfied, they think we haven't given them enough."
Liu Aimin thought for a moment and said, "Weiyu is right, that's pretty much the idea. You're still young, it's good for you to see the true nature of humanity early on."
Not everyone in this world is reasonable. And there are many who lack conscience.
“Grandpa, I know, that’s the wolf that Mr. Dongguo saved,” Zhang Ruifeng said.
"Hehe, that's exactly what I mean. You all need to understand that you can't completely trust the people around you in the future."
They certainly knew this principle, but seeing it for themselves this time made all the difference. Experiencing it firsthand left a deep impression.
"Look, this area is the richest village in our area, Dawan Village, which has the largest population."
Liu Aimin saw someone waving at him and slowly stopped the car.
"Aimin, is there something you need in our village?" Village Chief Qian Zhiguo asked with a smile as he stopped Liu Aimin.
"It's nothing, I just brought my younger generation out to have a look around. We just happened to be strolling into your village."
"Go home and sit for a while?"
"No, let's go somewhere else. We won't bother you any longer." After exchanging pleasantries, the two started the car again.
"Grandpa, you even know people from other villages?"
"We all live in the surrounding area, so of course we know each other. The person who just spoke is Qian Zhiguo, the village chief of Dawan Village."
"Let's go back to the village and take a look. You haven't seen the supply and marketing cooperative before, have you? I'll take you to see it."
When they arrived at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, Daniel and Annie did not get out of the car, as it would attract too much attention.
"Sister, if you're not going down, we're not going to go either. Grandpa, let's go home. We might as well stay home and play chess."
Liu Aimin was speechless as he looked at the children. He had originally planned to buy them some food, but he didn't even have the chance.
"Weiyu, it's okay. You two go ahead and shop. We'll wait for you in the car."
“Sister, it’s alright. We’re not curious about the supply and marketing cooperative. Let’s go back. We should go back tomorrow. Let’s go back and keep the elders company,” Zhang Zhenye said.
"Okay, let's go back. I'll tell you about the filming process. I'm in charge of a film company now."
"Hehe, we have no interest in that."
"Actually, you don't know, that's the real melting pot, where the dark side is most evident."
When I was six years old, I wanted to be an actress. My mother accompanied me to the filming set, where I gradually witnessed the darker side of the industry.
"Sis, you mustn't become a star. My sister is so beautiful, we can't let someone else steal her away," Zhang Ruifeng said earnestly and solemnly to Annie.
"Haha, second brother, don't worry, your sister definitely doesn't have that kind of thought anymore. As for me, I'm thinking about going into politics now."
Gu Yaozu looked at Annie pitifully, "Sister, you still can't see things clearly. Look at my dad, he still wants to go into politics?"
"Hehe, I'd like that kind of life. That's fulfilling, that's where my fun lies."
"Hehe, I support you, sister. As long as it's your hobby, that's all that matters. You must work hard, sister."
"Of course, you just wait and see, I will definitely succeed, I definitely can."
“I believe in your sister,” Zhang Weiyu said with a smile.
The children all smiled, and they all had their own goals.
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