HCB Chapter 1060: Many children, many blessings
Chapter 1060: Many children, many blessings
Liu Meilan was quite shocked after receiving this silver bracelet that was both shaped like a magpie climbing a branch and also had a fashionable feel.
"Master Huo, your creative design skills are truly impressive! You're able to combine traditional Chinese culture with Western fashion!"
Master Huo smiled after hearing this. "What's the big deal? People's aesthetics change with the times! But the only constant is people's pursuit of beauty! If someday something messy appears and is praised as beautiful, then it can only mean that the world is in chaos! Some people use this messy stuff to be different and call a horse a zebra!"
Liu Meilan was stunned. She didn't expect Master Huo to say such insightful words.
Thinking about the Western world 20 years from now, the scene of chaos and disorder is really eye-catching!
"Then why did you give me this bracelet? Oh, right, it's in two boxes, and this one is for Xiaoyu! There has to be a reason for giving a gift!"
Master Huo smiled and replied, "Of course it's because of you and Xiaoyu. Lemei is planning to have a second child next year! Whether it's a boy or a girl, I'm happy! We're finally not just one child anymore!"
Liu Meilan suddenly realized, "So that's the reason! Our family practices family planning, and we were just lucky enough to have twins! Most of the credit goes to Xiaoyu..."
Upon hearing this, Master Huo was filled with emotion. "Xiaoyu is the smartest girl I've ever met! Unlike in the old society, many women didn't need to show their faces in public. They just had to manage the household and give birth to and raise children!"
"After women's liberation, women have received education and have the right to work. They are even better than men in their professions and have played an important role. This isn't just about family matters!"
"But only women can have children! The new era gives women more choices, and coupled with our country's family planning policy, many women are now working. At the same time, pregnancy and childbirth can affect women's careers!"
"Society is developing, and it's impossible to force women to return to the family like in the old society. So at this time, we need the support of our families! Especially the husband. Even if he can't get pregnant, he can still have children. In the family, the father should do this well."
"Sometimes when Xiao Huo is busy with work, he falls behind! So as a father-in-law, I have to make up for it in this regard! I also help take care of the children, and there is a nanny at home, so I try to reduce Le Mei's pressure."
Liu Meilan's eyes lit up with approval. "Master Huo, an elder in the family is like a treasure. Both Master Huo and Le Mei are very lucky to have the support of an elder like you!"
Old Master Huo smiled. "Including my children and Le Mei, there are only four people in my family! We didn't have the means back then, and life was hard. My wife died early, so Xiao Huo is the only child. I'm already old, and I guess I'll be gone in a few years or even a dozen years! Having more children means we can look after each other in the future!"
Liu Meilan nodded. "I agree! Just like my grandmother, she had three sons and three daughters. Some of the children worked outside, while others stayed at home. It was very lively and they could help each other!"
"My mother gave birth to three sons and one daughter. Although there were some setbacks along the way, it was still perfect! I worried a lot, but I also received a lot of love! We brothers and sisters can discuss things with each other, which really helps solve a lot of worries!"
Upon hearing this, Master Huo's eyes lit up with envy. "I just want a family like yours! Dafu Jewelry is doing very well right now. As long as we work diligently and steadily, things will only get better and better!"
"Life is very affluent, and we can raise our children more attentively! Le Mei was planning to send her children to school outside, but I was a little reluctant. It's not that I can't bear to leave my children, but I think our island is pretty good!"
"The kindergarten may not have as many things as the outside world, but at least it ensures that the children are well taken care of, have enough time for entertainment and play, and stay healthy! As for the elementary school's Principal Li, I know him very well!"
"He used to ask me to teach art classes at school. I'm also one of the Chinese painting teachers there! I also take them on handicraft classes, making hairpins or some accessories!"
"From the beginning, our Sifang Island has always been a closed environment because there are sensitive units and military areas on the island. We need some external restrictions to prevent people with ulterior motives from coming here to cause damage!"
"But in fact, our horizons and our minds are not closed! Of all the retired people on our island who have special skills, which one hasn't been invited by Principal Li to teach the children at school?"
"Take Old Zhou for example. He's an amazing chess player! He even represented the province in competitions back in the day, and now he's the school's specially hired chess teacher! Any child interested in chess can learn from him!"
"Food is the most important thing for people. We're an island, so seafood is the most common food! Almost all the children go fishing, but not many of them have ever cooked. So, we invited the chef from Xingwang Restaurant to the school cafeteria to teach the students how to prepare and cook seafood!"
"Although all this is troublesome, through various practices, it has broadened the children's horizons. They may not do well, not because they lack ability, but because they lack time and in-depth learning. Only when they truly love something will they be motivated to further actively learn and join the corresponding interest classes!"
Liu Meilan was deeply shocked by the educational remarks on Sifang Island during this period.
Although Sifang Island is just an island, it has a lot of talented people!
Principal Li is a man of both knowledge and action, and he is also very popular. He will invite anyone who can help the students to teach.
Liu Meilan smiled and nodded. "Yes, that's why I also think that the education in Sifang Island is very good. I donate money in the hope that it can improve the teachers' salaries and the educational environment of the school."
Master Huo smiled and nodded, "We'll donate too! After all, our children will go to school there in the future. Those who have money can contribute, and those who have strength can contribute. Anyone with talent, ability, and self-discipline will truly become a talent! We will definitely not let them go unnoticed."
Liu Meilan nodded, "Yes! Thank you for your silent support of Sifang Island Education!"
Master Huo smiled and said, "This is what we should do!"
The town government and school’s public accounts are receiving more and more donations, which are supervised by residents across the island.
Principal Li is very serious and responsible. When applying for the money, he provided detailed application materials, as well as signatures from teachers and students, to ensure that the money was put to good use.
The environment of Sifang Island Primary and Junior High School is visibly getting better and better.