"I'm in the same major as you, so I can help you with your research."
Zhong Yuxiu was at a loss for words. "You don't have to study the same major! You have your career, and I have mine. We each have our own strengths. There's no need to force us together."
Yan Rushan raised his hand and stroked her eyebrows, which were gentle and smiling in her eyes.
"Besides, you have to work hard to make money so that my child and I can live a good life."
Yan Rushan felt more balanced. At least his career would be of some use to his wife and children. "Okay, then I'll work hard to make money and let you live the way you want. Even if you don't do research or work anymore, you can still live a carefree life."
"Yes, that's it. Come on."
"Yuxiu, Dashan, come here and talk." Yan Guofeng waved at the right time.
Zhong Yuxiu and Yan Rushan looked at each other and walked forward together, "Grandpa, what do you want us to do?"
"Your teacher is coming to visit us today, so we need some drinks. Bring down two bottles of Moutai liquor."
Yan Guofeng opened his mouth and drank two bottles. Yan Rushan resisted the urge to roll his eyes at him, "Grandpa, you can't drink. The teacher is old. Can't we just give him some as a token of our appreciation? We still have some red wine at home."
"That stuff doesn't taste like alcohol at all. It doesn't taste good." Yan Guofeng's face was full of disgust.
"Then don't drink."
Zhong Yuxiu pulled Yan Rushan and said, "Teacher, your health is not suitable for drinking white wine. How about you wait until you go back and take the repair fluid and feel better before drinking it? When you come over next time, I'll let Dashan drink with you to your heart's content."
Principal Xu laughed and said, "Alright, let's do as my apprentice says. Next time I come over, your Dashan has to have a couple of drinks with me and not write me a blank check."
"Of course, of course."
Principal Xu relented, and Yan Guofeng was helpless. He understood that no matter what, he would not be able to drink white wine today.
"Forget it, give me a bottle of red wine. It would be like something is missing if we don't drink alcohol while eating seafood."
Zhong Yuxiu smiled faintly and nodded in agreement. She then took Yan Rushan upstairs to the utility room and found an unopened bottle of red wine, which was also part of the welfare package. Anything that could be used to distribute welfare benefits to cadres must be good.
"Why are you arguing with Grandpa? Just try to coax him. We never know when the next time will be. We can talk about it then. Besides, Grandpa is in good health now. He can drink a little. You don't need to be so strict with him."
Yan Rushan was furious and said, "Now that this has been opened, Grandpa will definitely lose his restraint in the future. Do you know how much alcohol Grandpa can drink at one time? When he was still in good health, he could drink a pound of liquor in one meal."
"One pound? Not eating?" Zhong Yuxiu was shocked.
"I was overly addicted to eating and drinking. Later, my health deteriorated and I gradually gave it up." Yan Rushan felt uneasy. "If someone who has given up drinking suddenly starts drinking again, they will definitely lose control of themselves."
Just like smokers, those who want to quit smoking must never see cigarettes, otherwise they will not be able to quit.
Zhong Yuxiu understood. No wonder Yan Rushan was so nervous. "If one person can drink a pound, then wouldn't it be even more if he drinks with others?"
"Exactly." Yan Rushan looked at his wife with a troubled expression. "In the past, when a comrade came over, he would drink three or four bottles of white wine with him. The kind with Maotai. He was quite impressive."
It’s quite impressive. Are the older generation of revolutionary comrades so impressive?
"I understand. I'll try to control grandpa's alcohol intake. Even though he's in good health, drinking too much is bad for his health." For the sake of the old man's health, he should quit drinking.
Yan Rushan nodded calmly, "I don't know when my parents will be back. My mom is very strict about grandpa's drinking."
"Call and ask. Our triplets are six months old, and they haven't come back to see them yet." It's not that she has any complaints, but she also misses Yan's parents a little bit; they are in the army and can only come back a few times a year. Sometimes they come back during the Chinese New Year, and she can't see them at other times.
"good."
The two went downstairs, put the red wine on the dining table, and returned to Mr. Yan to chat with the two old men.
At noon, Wang Daya came out and asked, "Mr. Yan, Comrade Zhong, Comrade Yan, lunch is ready. Do you want it served now or wait?"
"Come to the table now and eat and chat." Old Master Yan started, then stood up and said, "Principal Xu, please, let's take a seat first."
"please."
The group sat down in the restaurant. Old Master Yan sat at the top seat, and Principal Xu sat to the left of Old Master Yan. Zhong Yuxiu and Yan Rushan sat behind Principal Xu. When the food was served, Gu Lingguo, Wang Daya and the other three sat opposite them.
Yan Guofeng picked up his chopsticks and just opened his mouth to say let's eat, but was interrupted by a loud voice.
"Grandpa, sister-in-law, brother, I'm back." The voice spoke first, and the person followed closely.
It turned out to be Yan Ruhaifeng, who had rushed back covered in dust.
Yan Guofeng paused holding his chopsticks, looking at his grandson with joy, but also a little annoyed, "You still remember to come back."
"Grandpa." Yan Ruhai came forward and said with a smile, "Don't be angry, I just came back to see you! The institute has been very busy recently, with many projects and many difficult problems to overcome. I wanted to take leave to come and visit you, but I was tied up in my work and couldn't find a chance to take leave. Will you forgive your grandson this time? I will definitely take leave often to come and visit you, and let you see your grandson too."
"Alright, you work at the research institute, how can you take leave often? You only know how to comfort an old man like me." Yan Guofeng was obviously unconvinced. As a worker in the unit, he knew very well the pain of being forced to do things against one's will. "Hurry and sit down, Comrade Wang, and give Xiao Hai a set of bowls and chopsticks."
"OK."
Wang Daya went to the kitchen and came back after a while with a set of bowls and chopsticks in her hand. Seeing Yan Ruhai sitting next to Yan Rushan, she handed the bowls and chopsticks over to him.
"Thank you, Auntie Wang." Yan Ruhai took it with both hands and said with a playful smile, "Sister-in-law, brother, I'm here to eat again; today's meal is very sumptuous! What a good day!"
Yan Rushan said, "It's a good day for your sister-in-law's teacher to come visit. The person next to your sister-in-law is President Xu of the Medical University, your sister-in-law's teacher."
"My sister-in-law's teacher?" Yan Ruhai quickly put down his bowl and chopsticks, stood up and bowed slightly to Principal Xu. "My sister-in-law's teacher is my teacher. Hello, teacher, welcome to my home. My name is Yan Ruhai, and I'm my sister-in-law's younger brother."
"That's unruly. Your sister-in-law's teacher is also your teacher? You really can say that." Yan Guofeng scolded with a smile, "Hurry up and sit down to eat."
Principal Xu didn't care much. "It's better for the young man to be more cheerful. It makes people feel comfortable just looking at him."
When I get older, I have no resistance to the vigorous young people.
"It's all thanks to Principal Xu's generosity." Yan Guofeng stopped scolding his grandson and said, "Sit down and eat. You're really benefiting from Principal Xu's kindness."
Yan Ruhai chuckled, "Grandpa is right, it's better to come back in time than to come back well. Look, I'm having a great time."
"What a coincidence! You can come back thanks to your sister-in-law."
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