frightfiction Chapter 1136 More and More Children
Chapter 1136 More and More Children
Seeing Liu Xiaobao so lively and happy, Liu Meilan was relieved.
While it's best for children to stay with their parents, it also depends on whether the parents actually have the time!
My older brother is very busy with work; he spends almost all his time there. My sister-in-law is now a key technical staff member at the hospital, performing several surgeries every day. She has so little time left for the children!
Now that their children are not around, although they miss them a little, they don't have to worry about their children's basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, or education.
During my rest time each day, I pick up the phone and chat with my son for a few minutes, or video chat with him to see him lively and cheerful. This not only helps ease my longing for him, but also gives me more time to rest.
Most importantly, they discovered that after the children stayed here, they could learn how to conduct themselves as adults and other skills without having to study deliberately.
For example, Xiao Bao's handwriting used to be crooked and messy, but now it's neat and tidy.
Xiao Bao used to dislike music, but now he's started learning the flute. Although he was playing "Two Tigers," and the melody was a bit breathless, you could already hear the tune.
He's only five years old, why have such high expectations of him?
Looking at their son's rosy cheeks, and how he chattered away every day, telling them about the interesting things he did, Tang Ying and Liu Yi'an could tell from his words that the child was happier back in his hometown.
Given all this, what is there to worry about?
Not long after I got home, Tang Ying called.
Liu Xiaobao was chatting away happily with his mother.
Liu Meilan and the nannies cleaned the fish together, especially the shrimp. They removed the shrimp veins, cut off the heads, and made a slit at the tail to make it easier to marinate and fry.
When Aunt Yu saw Liu Meilan busy with them, she smiled and said, "I always feel that since Meilan came back, the house has become brighter and more lively. It's like there are larks in my ears, their voices are so beautiful."
The nanny nodded, "Yes! Seeing Meilan smile makes me feel so much better!"
Grandpa Liu watched with doting eyes as his granddaughter skillfully cleaned the fish. Even without makeup and wearing a large apron, she looked exceptionally beautiful.
At this time, Hu Jian arrived with his daughter, Hu Xiaoli. He had been transferred to the research institute here and was working on a project with Shenzhen Shipyard, which was located in the former naval port of the military region's warships.
Others came and brought their daughters with them, not wanting to leave their daughters with their parents and be looked down upon by their patriarchal parents.
When Hu Xiaoli arrived and saw Xu Chongyang, Liu Xiaobao, Fu Ying, Fu Hai, Dazhuang, and Xiaozhuang, she shook off her father's hand, took her toys, and came over to share them with everyone.
Seeing that his daughter had a playmate and someone was helping to keep an eye on her, Hu Jian could finally relax for a while.
He moved a small stool and sat down next to Liu Meilan, wanting to lend a hand. "You had a good catch today, didn't you?"
Liu Meilan smiled and nodded, "Of course! The early bird catches the worm. I get up early to go out to sea, so of course I have a good catch! There's still a lot at home. When you leave this afternoon, take some with you!"
Hu Jian nodded, not standing on ceremony with Liu Meilan, "Just give me some bamboo shrimp later! Boil them in water, add some vinegar, and Xiao Li loves to dip them in!"
Liu Meilan laughed and said, "I won't give you the crabs, it's too much trouble to eat them! I'll give you two groupers instead, live ones in a bucket, you can eat them tomorrow or the day after! By the way, it's the weekend, why didn't you take the kids back to the city?"
Hearing this, Hu Jian glanced at his daughter Hu Xiaoli, who was playing jump rope, and smiled. "I don't want to go back! Every time I go back and see them looking down on Xiaoli, I get really unhappy! Even though she's not my son, she's still the daughter I've been hoping for. Every time I go back, they set me up on blind dates and introduce me to potential partners! No matter how good or bad they are, I don't feel anything for them."
Liu Meilan sighed, "Sigh, this is your personal matter, so I won't comment further! But regarding Xiaoli, it's right that you didn't go back! It's better for her to be outside than in an environment where she's disliked and looked down upon! At least she can be sunny and cheerful, and when she grows up, she won't be unable to distinguish between good and bad, friend and foe, just because someone is a little nice to her!"
Hu Jian deeply agreed, "Yes! My daughter, I must take good care of her! As for my parents, they both have pensions and are in good health. They live in the residential area, where they are all neighbors. Their lives are very fulfilling! They sing and dance. They can live their own lives. I will not let them interfere with my life anymore."
Liu Meilan wholeheartedly agreed, "It's good that you can understand! If you keep giving in and making your daughter suffer, then even if you remarry, you will still make your wife suffer."
Hu Jian nodded, "That's why I don't want to go back! On weekends, I can take the kids for a stroll on the island, come over for lunch, chat with the old man, and play chess. I'm living a very carefree life!"
Just then, Tang Xiaoyu and Ye Qiang arrived.
Tang Xiaoyu led one child in each hand. As soon as the two children entered the yard, they plunged into the group of kids, playing jump rope and tossing paper money. (Photo)
Ye Qiang, carrying large and small bags, greeted Hu Jian with a smile: "Old comrade-in-arms, I didn't expect to see you again today!"
Hu Jian smiled and said, "You'll basically see me whenever you come to Sifang Island! You must come often!"
Ye Qiang nodded, "Sure! I'll come here more often and invite you for drinks! It's a pity Fu Chen doesn't have a day off today, and Qin Ming is busy with work too. Let's get together when they're both off!"
Hu Jian laughed and said, "Sure! I'll treat you then!"
These are people he trusts very much, and Hu Jian is willing to spend time with them.
Tang Xiaoyu wanted to come over and help clean up, but Liu Meilan stopped her, saying, "It'll be done soon, you don't need to do anything anymore! You'll have to wash it again if it smells fishy!"
Tang Xiaoyu looked closely and saw that although there were many fish in the fish tank, there were also many good fish, shrimp and crabs, enough to eat.
Seeing that guests had arrived, Aunt Yu and the nanny urged, "Alright, there's only this little bit left. Let's clean up and start cooking! You two can watch the children play here, and we can chat about your business!"
Liu Meilan smiled and thanked them, "Thank you so much, ladies!"
Aunt Yu said with a smile, "You're too kind!"
Liu Meilan washed her hands, took off her apron, sat down at the tea table, and drank the tea that Tang Xiaoyu had poured for her.
Ye Qiang couldn't help but ask, "Meilan, you asked me to come over yesterday, saying you wanted to explain things to me in detail. I'm all ears now!"
Liu Meilan replied with a smile, "Thank you for your help during this time! First of all, thank you for your valuable advice during my investment decision-making process. Although I did not adopt your suggestions, your intentions were good."