HCB Chapter 1141: Lessons Learned! (2)
Chapter 1141: Lessons Learned! (2)
Zhang Xiufang was taken aback, "Then they might not be satisfied with me, so how about we..."
When Hu Jian heard that Zhang Xiufang wanted to back out, he was dumbfounded and quickly explained, "Call them selfish, call them overestimating me, or love me because of my love for my family, but I know they are not satisfied with anyone but me. Therefore, my remarriage and my previous life will be based on the island. You just need to live with me and take care of our little family. I don't need you to come over to my parents' place."
Zhang Xiufang breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from her forehead. "I'm glad you said that. I think I can handle a lot of things, except for my mother-in-law. I really... well, it's all in the past. I don't want to comment too much on my elders. It's better if we don't have any contact in the future."
Hu Jian chuckled, "Yes, I especially like the steamed buns you make, especially the fried egg steamed buns. They're delicious for breakfast."
"How did you know?" Zhang Xiufang asked curiously. "I don't think I made you any fried buns."
Hu Jian smiled and said, "You made some for Xiao Li, but she didn't finish them and took them home. I tried them, and they were delicious. The fried steamed buns were also good."
Zhang Xiufang laughed, "I'm very good at making noodles, but since I live in the south, I also like to eat southern food. I have to say, the produce here is so abundant, we can't finish all the seafood. I'm okay, my staple food is still steamed buns. Chongyang, on the other hand, mostly eats rice now. He eats noodles or steamed buns for breakfast and dinner, with porridge or soup. I have to say, the seafood soup is really delicious!"
Hu Jian nodded, "Yes, the seafood soup is delicious. Tomorrow I'll take you, Chongyang, and Xiaoli to the city for a stroll, okay?"
Hu Xiufang smiled and said, "Okay, it's been a long time since I've taken the kids to the city. The kids like amusement parks, so let them play there."
"Okay!" Hu Jian nodded. "Chongyang also needs to buy some study guides, let's go to the bookstore and browse around. I'll also buy some picture books for Xiaoli."
The two of them could talk about anything, from food to children to travel... and they could always find topics to discuss and have a pleasant conversation.
At home, Xu Chongyang would occasionally tilt his head and look towards the door, his eyes filled with both affection and worry.
Liu Meilan poured him a cup of milk tea and asked with a smile, "Little guy, are you worried?"
Xu Chongyang smiled and said, "Uncle Hu is a good person and won't hurt Mom."
Liu Meilan raised an eyebrow. "How do you know he's a good person?"
Xu Chongyang chuckled, "If he weren't a person of good character, Aunt Meilan would never associate with him. Besides, you and Mom are such good friends, you wouldn't have watched my mom jump into a fire pit; you would have stopped her long ago."
Liu Meilan nodded. "Yes. Don't be disappointed. Even if your mother remarries, you'll have a few more stepfathers and a younger sister, and your family will grow. If you're lucky, your mother might even have another baby, and you'll have a younger brother or sister."
Xu Chongyang was taken aback. "If Mom's health allows, it would be nice to have a younger brother or sister. I like a lively family. But... but Aunt Meilan, if my mother remarries, could you tell her that I don't want to call her Dad? Because in my heart, there is only one Dad."
Liu Meilan's nose tingled with emotion. Many people say that having children is a debt, but most of the time it's for the better. Even though Xu Jianguo is gone, he still has a son who thinks of him all the time. In a way, Xu Jianguo isn't completely dead.
“Okay, I’ll say that for you. Your father must be very proud to have you,” Liu Meilan praised. “Kids your age often rebel, but you can accept your mother’s remarriage and also accept having more children.”
Xu Chongyang pointed to the next room, "Sister Nuannuan, I said it's good to have another younger brother or sister, so that there's one more person to love Mom. And Aunt Chen's family, her eldest daughter hasn't come back since she went to university. Her intelligence has solved many national problems. If Aunt Chen only had one daughter, she would be so lonely. Fortunately, there's Sister Shuyuan."
"If my dream comes true, I will leave Sifang Island and leave my mother. If my mother only has me, she will be all alone. Even if I spread my wings and fly high, I will still worry about my mother. But my mother remarried and had another child, so it will be different. She will have someone to accompany her and someone to care for her."
One should not be too selfish.
His mother was so beautiful; she shouldn't wither away. If someone loved his mother as much as his father did, what reason would Xu Chongyang have to refuse?
Once you understand this, everything becomes clear instantly.
Liu Meilan smiled and ruffled Xu Chongyang's hair. "You've grown taller and more grown up. No matter what happens in the future, try to communicate with your mother. If it's inconvenient for you, you can also tell me. I'm here to support you."
Xu Chongyang nodded and smiled, "Thank you, Aunt. I know you're the best. Actually, I've been most influenced by you since I came to Sifang Island. You value relationships, are clear about right and wrong, and work very hard."
Liu Meilan squinted her eyes, raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Thank you for the compliment. I will continue to work hard and strive to be your role model."
Zhang Xiufang and Hu Jian didn't return until it was slightly dark.
They bought a bag of candy, brought it back, and shared it with everyone, which basically confirmed their romantic relationship.
Zhang Xiufang said with a smile, "Chongyang, Xiaoli, how about I take you to the city to play tomorrow?"
Hu Xiaoli quickly said, "Dad, let's go to the city, but I don't want to go to Grandpa and Grandma's house."
Who says children are too young to understand? Deep down, they know that their grandparents live in the city. If they go there and their grandparents treat them badly, they won't like it.
Hu Jian chuckled awkwardly, "No, I'll take you and Brother Chongyang to the amusement park instead."
Xu Chongyang had actually tried all those things, but since his mother and Uncle Hu were going on a date, he couldn't object. However, he missed Sister Nuannuan. "Mom, going to the city is nice. But since I rarely go to the city, could I visit Sister Nuannuan?"
I attend high school in the city and get half a day off a week, which is five hours. That's not enough for the commute, so my family usually goes to the city to visit me.
Zhang Xiufang nodded, "Okay, we'll treat Nuannuan to lunch tomorrow."
"Okay, then I'll call Sister Nuannuan," Xu Chongyang said with a smile. "I'll take Little Carp out to play tomorrow."
Little Stone wanted to go to the amusement park in the city too.
Professor Xie took Little Stone with him and went along.
Fu Ying, Fu Hai, Da Zhuang, and Xiao Zhuang were too young, and even though they insisted on going, Liu Meilan refused. The amusement park rides weren't suitable for them.
Finally, the kids started throwing a tantrum, so I had no choice but to agree to go to the zoo.
Upon learning that they were going to the zoo, Zhang Xiufang and Hu Jian also decided to take their child there. The zoo has some recreational facilities, so it would be a good place to play.
That evening, Tang Xiaoyu called Zhang Xiufang to ask about the progress and learned that they were going to the zoo. How could she stay still? She and Ye Qiang also took the child with them.
It's okay if the child is small; there are strollers available, so there's no need to carry them.
Wang Liwen and Tang Zheng, who live next door, are going to visit their daughter. They will go to the zoo in the morning and visit her at noon.
The travel crowds are getting bigger and bigger!