Yan Rushan sneered, "He still doesn't have a girlfriend, so it's too early for him to get married. Grandpa can only think about it, and his parents are in the army all year round and can't urge him to get married."
"You should also ask yourself, as an older brother, you can't just ignore everything. He's your younger brother, after all. Research is fine; the elders at home are hoping he'll have a family. Besides research, he should also consider his lifelong plans." Before marriage, before getting married, I thought having a partner didn't matter. With money, free time, and connections, I could live however I wanted. Why bother marrying a man and having to serve his parents-in-law?
It wasn't until she came into this world and got married that she finally understood: not all in-laws require her to serve them, nor are all in-laws difficult to get along with. Her life is pretty good now: she has a son, a good husband, and open-minded elders. She's content with a peaceful life.
"If I ask him, he'll definitely run faster than a rabbit." This wasn't just talk; Yan Ruhai had never considered marriage. Wouldn't living alone be carefree and happy? He'd spend holidays with his elders and family, do research if he wanted, do whatever he wanted, stay home if he wanted, and go out when he had time and vacation time.
Zhong Yuxiu shook her head helplessly and sighed, "After I get results from this experiment, I'll go back to Huazhong University and Medical University during my break and invite my former classmates to come to Hongxing Village for a visit. You should also call your brothers over, and bring Xiaohai along too. We're all matchmakers anyway, so one more Xiaohai won't make a difference."
A flock of sheep were driven together.
"Okay." Yan Rushan agreed readily, "If he dares not come, I will go to the institute myself and ask for leave for him."
Zhong Yuxiu nodded. She believed what he said. Yan Rushan had some respect within the Military Research Institute. The results she had presented previously had been part of the research institute's work. Yan Rushan had been back and forth there numerous times and knew everyone he should know. Given his current achievements, it was understandable that they were giving him this respect.
As he stepped into the main room, Yan Guofeng heard some noise, looked in the direction of the sound, raised his hands to cover his eyes; he lowered his head and continued to play with his great-grandchildren, pretending not to see anything.
Seeing this, Yan Rushan put his wife on a chair to sit; after Zhong Yuxiu sat down, she found the old man and the children. There was a mattress in the corner of the main room. The old man, Nie Xi, and Wang Daya were all there, but Gong Zhaodi was not there.
"Grandpa, we're back."
Yan Guofeng turned his head and looked at him, with a smile on his old face, "You're back. Sit down for a while and you can finish your meal."
"Ah, Mom."
"Mom, yes."
"Mommy, hold me. I want you to hold me."
Regaining her spirits, Yuxiu smiled slightly, stood up and walked towards the children; Yan Rushan followed closely behind her, step by step. When they reached the mattress, Zhong Yu sat in the empty space, and the children crawled over grunting, looking up and shouting.
"Mother."
"Hey, Mom's back. Were they good today? Did they bother Grandpa?" Zhong Yuxiu looked up and asked the old man, "Grandpa, were they good today? Did they bother Grandpa?"
Yan Guofeng shook his head, "No, they rarely make trouble when Xiaoxi is around."
"That's good. Thank you for your hard work, Xiaoxi." He turned his gaze to Nie Xi and thanked her, "Thank you, Xiaoxi."
Nie Xi blushed and said shyly, "No, it's okay. I eat and drink for free here. It's my duty to help look after my brothers. If it weren't for Grandpa Yan, I wouldn't be able to eat those delicious foods."
"You can eat whatever's in the house. Don't be polite." Zhong Yuxiu said. Yan Guofeng also said, "Xiaoxi is such a respectful child. She knows everything by heart. She's so kind-hearted despite her young age."
Zhong Yuxiu smiled at Nie Xi, "Being here is just like being at home. If you need anything, you can talk to your Aunt Wang and Aunt Gong. Our family doesn't have so many things to do, and there aren't so many rules and etiquette. It's more relaxed."
"I, I know, thank you Aunt Zhong."
Nie Xi looked uncomfortable and excited. Zhong Yuxiu looked away. It would not be good for her to keep staring at him when he was so uncomfortable in her presence.
"Grandpa Yan, Aunt Zhong, Uncle Yan is back, I'm going home first too." She eats here every day and eats a lot; she is a little afraid to eat here anymore, mainly because the food is too good. Even if she wants to eat a little, she can't help it because it's too delicious.
Yan Guofeng turned his head and looked at her. "What are you going back for? Just eat here, and then have someone take you back after dinner."
"Grandpa Yan, my parents asked me to go home early."
Unable to keep Nie Xi, he could only let her go; Yan Guofeng stood at the door of the main hall, looking at Nie Xi's departing back, and sighed softly.
Yan Rushan and his wife looked at the old man, and Yan Rushan asked, "Grandpa, why are you sighing?"
Yan Guofeng turned his head to look at them, lowered his eyes to look at his great-grandchildren, slowly walked to the children, and was in a low mood.
"There are many children like Nie Xi, whose families are in financial difficulty and who cannot go to school. They are extremely sensible and obedient, but they cannot get the childhood they deserve for their age. Instead, they are extremely sensible because of their family education. This is what makes people feel the most distressed." Children who are more difficult and not as sensible may not be able to be loved so much.
It is precisely because he is so sensible and young that we feel particularly distressed about him; we always think that this child is a good child and it would be a pity to waste his time.
Zhong Yuxiu has a deep understanding of this. If she encounters a particularly sensible child whose family is truly in financial difficulty, she will lend a hand and give the child as much support as possible. She does not ask whether the child can repay her when she grows up, but only hopes that the child can do well and get the education and childhood that she deserves at her age.
"Grandpa, with the funding, Nie Xi will get better and better." This is all I can do to help her. The rest depends on whether she can work hard.
Help in emergencies but not in poverty. Being able to provide financial assistance is already helping in emergencies.
Yan Guofeng nodded and turned his gaze to his eldest grandson. Yan Rushan said hurriedly, "Grandpa, don't worry. The person you met with today is the head of the charity foundation. He has already reported this matter to me. After investigation, all the facts were confirmed, and the funds will be in place soon."
"Yeah." Yan Guofeng felt a little better, but he couldn't help but sigh, "Your country still needs to keep working hard! So many children drop out of school and can't get a good education; it shows we're not strong enough. I'm retiring, and the future has to be handed over to you young people. Your company makes a lot of money, so try to do as much charity as possible every year; you can earn more money by spending it."
Yan Rushan had a pretty good idea of the old man's psychology, and his concern for the country and the people came back to him. "Grandpa, every year Yuxiu and I invest a large amount of our dividends in this. With our current annual income increase, the dividends will only increase, and naturally we can help more people."
"The money I left behind must be kept. The company needs to operate, and we need to make a living. We also need to invest, and we have to keep some money for emergencies. Whatever can be withdrawn has been invested in the foundation."
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