In August, the Wujiaochang Town Garden is full of various fruit trees. The whole yard is filled with the fragrance of various fruits and vegetables, and the childish voices of two little kids who are just over one year old are floating around the yard.
The great scientist Xiao Zhen and Upper East Side socialite Ivan are no different from all Chinese grandparents and also have to take care of their grandchildren.
"Sheng Yi, don't go over there. There are thorns all over there. They will prick your hands." Xiao Zhen grabbed Sheng Yi and pulled him over.
"Grandpa, I want you, my butterfly!" Sheng Yi twisted and turned in Xiao Zhen's arms...
"Give me the net and I'll catch butterflies for you." Xiao Zhen had no way of letting the boy go, so he took the net and started working.
Ivanka was so proud as she pushed the stroller and watched her husband Xiao Zhen being bullied by her eldest grandson Sheng Yi.
Look at Sheng Wei in the stroller. He is tired from riding the pony and is sleeping soundly in the stroller.
It took Xiao Zhen 32 minutes to catch a butterfly for his eldest grandson Sheng Yi.
"Hubby, wipe the sweat off. Sheng Yi, can we go home? The sun is so strong that it makes me dizzy." Ivanka squatted down and picked up Sheng Yi and asked.
"Grandma, how about taking the big boat out to sea this afternoon?"
"Okay, let grandpa drive the big boat out to sea. Did you hear that, husband? Feng Yi and the others should get ready." Ivanka turned to Xiao Zhen and said
"Okay, okay, we are all ancestors, arrange it immediately!"...
"Dad, go wash up and take a rest. I'll take the kids to take a nap." Zhennan said to Xiao Zhen who was wiping his face in the living room.
"Well, the family is going out to sea this afternoon. Please tell Lao Kong to arrange for the purchase of some supplies for the Zhennan." Xiao Zhen instructed while wiping his face.
After Xiao Zhen and Ivanka handed their grandchildren to their eldest son Zhennan and daughter-in-law Guo Huiru, they went upstairs to tidy themselves up. Shanghai in August was no different from the "furnace" of their hometown Yuzhou.
"Are you tired, husband?" Ivanka asked Xiao Zhen, who was sitting on a chair, while wiping his wet hair.
"Taking care of children is really exhausting, honey, is your father really going to run for election again?" Xiao Zhen lowered his head and sat down and asked.
"Yeah, let him be. I don't care. Oh, and this time he wants our second son to campaign for him. What do you say?" Ivanka finished wiping Xiao Zhen's hair and turned around at the bathroom door holding her pajamas and asked.
"Isn't your little brother 18 years old this year? He is much more suitable than Zhenbei. We won't get involved. I'm still waiting for Zhenbei and Jiayuan to work hard and give me a big fat grandson.
"Hurry up, let's take a nap together so we can be energetic to go out to sea in the afternoon." Xiao Zhen shook his head and said. After Xiao Zhen and Ivanka took a nap, the whole family headed towards the beach.
When they arrived on the Zhennan, the supplies were already prepared. Sheng Yi and Sheng Wei were so excited to see the big ship that they ran around on the deck.
The boat slowly sailed towards the sea. Xiao Zhen stood at the bow, enjoying the sea breeze.
At this time, Zhenbei quietly walked to his side and said, "Dad, I don't want to support grandpa again this time. There are too many things to do in the company, and the last time I supported him, I didn't get the benefits I promised in the small meeting."
Xiao Zhen patted his shoulder and said, "Son, just do as you think is right."
The weather at sea was unpredictable. Suddenly, large dark clouds appeared on the horizon and the crew hurriedly prepared for the storm.
Xiao Zhen calmly directed everyone, while Ivanka hugged the two children tightly. After some efforts, the ship finally avoided the most dangerous area.
After the storm, the sunset shines on the sea, which is beautiful.
Sheng Yi pointed to the distance and shouted, "Look, dolphins!" Everyone looked in the direction he pointed, and saw a group of dolphins jumping out of the water, as if to welcome them.
At this moment, the whole family was immersed in warmth and joy. The previous tense atmosphere was swept away and they enjoyed this wonderful time at sea.
In the evening, the "Zhennan" sailed slowly and steadily from the open sea back to the Songfeng Manor's dedicated yacht dock.
Sheng Yi and Sheng Wei, who had eaten and drunk their fill, were already fast asleep on their flat beds. Guo Huiru gently pushed the stroller to the bedroom and settled the two troublemakers.
"How is Jiayuan's experimental project going? I remember Professor Xia as a very strict old man." Xiao Zhen asked, holding the small teapot.
"Uncle Xiao is fine. This year, he's still focusing on studying with the professor. The projects he's taken on are all assigned to the lab by my sister-in-law, Chando. He was already quite familiar with them last semester." He Jiayuan said as she sat next to Zhenbei.
"Zhenbei, have you planned to marry Jiayuan and hold a wedding soon?" Xiao Zhen asked because he was afraid that this guy would get on the bus first and buy the ticket later. Her family is also a well-known family.
“Ah, this…”
"Uncle Xiao, I want to get married after graduating with a master's degree." He Jiayuan took the initiative to say
"Okay, that'll only take a year or so. Have you completed the required credits?" Xiao Zhen nodded and asked.
"Enough!"... The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room. Sheng Yi and Sheng Wei woke up early and dragged their grandparents to the yard to pick fruit.
Xiao Zhen and Ivanka smiled helplessly and accompanied the little ones to the orchard.
Just as they were happily picking fruits in the orchard, the doorbell suddenly rang.
The housekeeper opened the door and it turned out that someone from Ivanka's father's campaign team had come.
The other party tried to persuade the Xiao family to change their minds and let Zhenbei or someone else go to help with the election.
Xiao Zhen politely but firmly declined, indicating that the family would no longer be involved in political campaigns.
After seeing off the guests, the family decided to hold a small barbecue party.
Zhennan was in charge of grilling food, and the aroma filled the yard. Sheng Yi and Sheng Wei watched curiously from the side, occasionally helping to pass on the seasoning.
He Jiayuan and Zhenbei were quietly discussing their future plans in the corner, their faces filled with happiness.
In the evening, the sunset illuminated the sky. Xiao Zhen looked at the happy scene before him, feeling very happy.
Although this family is ordinary, they are full of warmth. In this small world in the city, they continue to write a beautiful chapter of their life.
"Dad, how long have you been to brother Osa?" Zhennan asked while making tea.
"I went there after August. I didn't expect there to be any trouble. Has the bus bombing been investigated?" Xiao Zhen asked.
"Academician, this is a detailed investigation report on the bus bombing in the Sara Complex. We've determined it was carried out by anti-government forces in neighboring Damascus, with the goal of extortion!" Feng Yi walked over and handed the report to Xiao Zhen.
"Well, I'll see. Feng Yi, please prepare. We'll go see Fan Dabao together in four days. I haven't seen Brother Dabao for a long time." Xiao Zhen didn't say anything about this matter, and it was not convenient to discuss it openly.
"Dad, please let me take care of the subsequent affairs of the second phase of the lunar base. I am a little unsure and worried that I can't do it well." Zhennan said
"Everything has a first time, Zhennan, you should also take on greater responsibilities. Dad is a little tired and wants to take a break for half a year." Xiao Zhen said while reading the report...
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