Seeing her home so lively filled Han Yulan with warmth and joy. Her smile, like a flower blooming in spring, didn't fade from her face all day.
Xia Liang noticed Han Yulan's joy, walked over and sat down beside her, and said softly, "Mom, seeing you so happy makes us very happy too. This family is more vibrant because of these children."
Han Yulan held Xia Liang's hand, her eyes sparkling with happiness: "Xia Liang, I feel so happy. These children are the future of our family, and seeing them grow up healthy and happy makes me incredibly gratified."
Gu Yanxiao joined their conversation: "Yes, Xia Liang. The atmosphere of our Gu family today is inseparable from your and Xia Liang's hard work over the years."
Han Yulan nodded in agreement: "Yanxiao, you are absolutely right. The unity and harmony of our family is our most precious asset."
Amidst the children's laughter, Han Yulan's thoughts drifted back to the past. She recalled her youth and the gradual growth and expansion of the Gu family. Now, seeing the next generation of her family so lively and adorable, she felt that all her efforts and sacrifices had been worthwhile.
Seeing the smile on Han Yulan's face, Pei Yanchuan also felt the warmth of home: "Grandma, we are very happy to see you so happy. We will try our best to keep this atmosphere at home."
Gu Yuanzhi added, "Grandma, we will come back to see you often, so that you can always be this happy."
Although He Ruizhe and the other children could not fully understand the adults' emotions, they could feel the joyful atmosphere at home and played and laughed more freely in front of Han Yulan.
Han Yulan's joy wasn't just due to the lively atmosphere at home, but also because she saw the continuation and hope of her family. She knew that as long as family members could maintain this unity and harmony, the Gu family's future would be even brighter and more promising.
The liveliness of this home is not merely a fleeting moment of excitement, but a symbol of the family's happiness and prosperity. Han Yulan's smile is the most sincere blessing and expectation for this family. And for every member of the Gu family, Han Yulan's smile and happiness are also their shared goal and motivation.
The military-allocated housing where the Gu family currently lives is sufficient for their daily lives, but with the increasing number of family members and frequent family gatherings, the space does feel somewhat cramped. Although Xia Liang owns several luxury homes, these residences, while luxurious, lack the unique atmosphere of this place that combines liveliness and tranquility, as well as the close-knit military family neighbors around.
Xia Liang brought up this issue at a family gathering: "With more and more people in the family, we always feel like there isn't enough space at home for every gathering. Although we have other houses, they don't have the same atmosphere or the same good neighborly relations as here."
Gu Yanxiao echoed this sentiment: "Yes, Xia Liang. Although the space here is limited, we have a very harmonious relationship with our neighbors, which is something that is hard to replicate elsewhere."
Gu Yunxi made a suggestion: "Mom and Dad, we can consider renovating the house and adding some multifunctional spaces, such as turning the study into a multifunctional room that can be converted into a guest room, or adding some partitions to make more rational use of the space."
Pei Yanchuan also joined the discussion: "Or, we could build a sunroom in the yard, which can serve as a relaxation area and also accommodate more people during family gatherings."
Han Yulan, however, had a different opinion: "I think that if conditions permit, we can buy another house nearby specifically for family gatherings. This way, it won't affect our current lives and it will also solve the space problem."
Gu Yuanzhi nodded: "Grandma's idea is very good. We can buy a house nearby, which will make it easier for everyone to get together, while also allowing us to maintain our current pace of life."
After discussions among family members, the Gu family decided to purchase a new house nearby for large family gatherings and holiday celebrations. This would preserve the warmth and tranquility of their existing home while solving the problem of insufficient space.
The newly purchased house was designed and decorated with the needs of family members in mind, adding multifunctional spaces and leisure areas to make family gatherings more comfortable and convenient. At the same time, the Gu family maintains good relations with their neighbors, who are also military families, and continues to enjoy life in this lively yet tranquil environment.
This solution reflects the unity and cooperation among Gujia family members, and demonstrates their respect for family traditions and pursuit of quality of life. For Han Yulan, seeing family members working together to plan for the family's future filled her with great satisfaction and pride.
Although Xia Liang's mansion wasn't in a bustling downtown area, the surroundings were relatively quiet and sparsely populated. However, this environment felt somewhat deserted to Han Yulan, who was used to lively atmospheres and neighborly interactions. She preferred the military-allocated housing she currently lived in, where she not only had familiar neighbors but also a strong sense of community.
At a family gathering, Han Yulan expressed her thoughts: "Xia Liang, I know that the mansions under your name are very comfortable, but for me, I prefer this place. My old neighbors are here, and there is a familiar atmosphere."
Xia Liang nodded understandingly: "Mom, I understand how you feel. Although those mansions are nice, they do lack the warmth and human touch of this place."
Gu Yanxiao also expressed his opinion: "Yes, Xia Liang. We have lived here for so many years, and the relationship between neighbors is very harmonious, which is hard to find elsewhere."
Gu Yunxi offered a compromise: "Mom, if you find those mansions too deserted, we can go there for vacations occasionally and enjoy the tranquil environment. At the same time, we can invite relatives and friends over for gatherings to liven things up."
Pei Yanchuan added, "Or, we could organize some activities near those mansions, such as outdoor barbecues and picnics, to enrich the lives there."
Gu Yuanzhi also offered her opinion: "Grandma, I think we can set up a family gathering day in those mansions, once a month or once a quarter, so that everyone can get together and strengthen their relationship."
After listening, Han Yulan smiled with relief: "Your suggestions are all very good, and I think we can give them a try. However, I still prefer life here; it holds my memories and my habits."
Ultimately, the Gu family decided to respect Han Yulan's wishes and allow her to continue living in the house assigned by the military. At the same time, they would organize some family gatherings and activities in Xia Liang's mansion to make it warm and lively.
This decision reflects the Gu family's respect and care for their elders, and it also made Han Yulan feel very warm and at ease. For the younger generation of the Gu family, this is also an opportunity to try and experience different lifestyles, while contributing to the unity and harmony of the family.
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