If a person wants to win the respect of others in the family, he must first respect himself.
I have underestimated myself and put myself in the most inconspicuous position. I don't fight or grab, and I have just one breath more than a dead person. In the end, I am wronged, and even my children have to suffer.
"Mom, is there anything else important at home during my absence?"
Guessing that the tea in the bowl was a little warmer, Yang Ruoqing took a sip and asked.
This is the habit of the two of them getting together to make daily chores. They like to ask questions here and there and talk about whatever comes to mind. They are relaxed and comfortable. It seems that they can't finish talking about cooking leftovers for three days and three nights. Sun thought about it seriously, "By the way, your father was picked up by your cousin."
"What?"
This news made Yang Ruoqing's reaction a bit big.
"When did it happen?" she asked.
"Yesterday." Sun said.
Yang Ruoqing figured it out, no wonder Xiao Yu didn't hear the news. When Xiao Yu went to Zuojiazhuang, Yang Yongxian hadn't come to pick up Lao Yangtou yet.
"What's the situation? My father went alone? Did Yu Xingkui follow?" Yang Ruoqing asked.
Sun said: "Several people went there. Your father, Yu Xingkui, Yongbai and Cuiping also went together."
Yu Xingkui followed, Yang Ruoqing could understand, it was convenient to take care of the hemiplegic old Yangtou.
As for Yongbai and Cuiping, what is the fuss about?
Sun continued: "Yongxian said there was not enough manpower there, and wanted Yongbai to go over and help him. He didn't know what benefits he was promised, so Yongbai immediately packed up his things and took Cuiping with him."
Yang Ruoqing was speechless. She really didn't know what kind of ecstasy soup the cousin had poured into Yongbai.
"Since they are all gone, we have nothing to do with it. It is Yongbai and Cuiping's own choice. Whether they make a fortune or lose money, we can just be our spectators." Yang Ruoqing said.
Sun said: "Isn't that right? Your father and your fourth and fifth uncles privately advised Yongbai not to be impulsive and to leave the business with Yongping alone and go to Baie Town, but Yongbai refused to listen. Guess, everyone suspects that last time Yongxian came home to celebrate the New Year, he might have made some promise to Yongbai in private, but Yongbai didn’t tell us.”
Yang Ruoqing narrowed her eyes, "The second uncle's nickname was Hou'erjing in the past. If Yongbai is really like this, he really followed the second uncle."
Although Yongbai lost his parents very early and grew up relying on the help of others, he was different from Yang Ruolan.
Yang Ruolan thought about everyone's kindness. Although she was in Xiushui Town during the holidays, she came back with many gifts.
It's just that she and Ah Hao have now completely settled in Xiushui Town. Changping Village is a place of youth and frivolity for her, so it's understandable that she doesn't want to come back.
But Yongbai is different. Yongbai seems to have inherited the shrewdness and calculation of his second uncle.
"As you grow up and your wings harden, Yongbai can't listen to what dad and his fourth and fifth uncles say anymore. Let him do whatever he wants!" Yang Ruoqing finally said, drank all the tea in the bowl and got up to go home.
Da'an is preparing to return to the capital. In the past two days, the sadness of parting has enveloped the courtyard of Yang Huazhong's house like a faint cloud of sadness.
Xiaohua was a little better, and she managed to help Daan pack clothes and other things, but Sun couldn't stand it anymore, her eyes were red, and she was muttering all day long, no matter where Daan went, she would follow behind, and she would tell him this, As a reminder, I will say something from time to time: "Why is the New Year over so soon? Are you going back to the capital? It feels like it hasn't been many days since you came home, and I haven't had time to get you many things to eat... "
Da'an smiled and held onto Sun's shoulders: "Mom, I've been at home for twenty days, that's almost it."
Sun said: "I came back in a hurry during the Chinese New Year, and I only stayed for twenty days. There are still more than three hundred and sixty days in the year, so I can at least make up for it with a small change!"
Daan could only respond with a helpless smile.
He also wants to stay at home, where he can have hot tea and rice every day, and the whole family can laugh and laugh together. How nice it would be.
But when a person grows up, he is like a bird that has learned to fly. He always leaves his nest to seek a broader sky, so that he can lead his family to a farther and higher position.
Xiao An saw Sun's reluctant look at the side and said with a smile: "Mom, I went to the capital to work for the emperor. I don't know how many people in the world dream of going there. Don't be so in love with your mother-in-law and son-daughter. It’s so long that it’s tied to my brother.”
"If you want to see my son, don't you still have me? I promise you that starting from this year, I will come back to see you and my father once a month and stay at home for three to five days. What do you want to get for me? You can give me whatever my brother eats, and I will eat it for my brother, okay?"
Da'an was also happy, "This is a good idea, I agree."
Mrs. Sun was amused by Xiao An's naughty look and glared at Xiao An gently: "You are you and your brother is your brother. In my mother's heart, a bowl of water is equal. How can I replace it?"
Xiao An said: "My brother is more promising than me, so he works for the emperor in the capital. I am not as capable as my brother, but I am an errand in Qing'an County. I can come back more often for my brother to fulfill my filial piety, mother, don't I’m sad, I promise I’ll come back to visit you frequently this year, and besides, my sister is also at home, so you and my dad are not deserted.”
Yang Ruoqing happened to come in and joined in the consolation after hearing this.
Mrs. Sun looked at the children in front of her, feeling somewhat relieved.
Da'an discussed with Yang Ruoqing: "Sister, I plan to take Feng'er to the capital. After the Chinese New Year, he will be seven years old. It's time for him to learn."
Yang Ruoqing knew that the gentleman Da'an was looking for for Feng'er in the capital must be a great scholar. In addition, he himself was the number one scholar. Taking Feng'er with him to teach him would be more conducive to shaping Feng'er's character and study habits.
"Okay, I don't object, but Feng'er is still young and he is afraid that the soil and environment will not suit him when he goes to the capital, so I suggest that Hua'er and Fuwa also go together."
Yang Ruoqing's words frightened Mrs. Sun.
"There will be no one around me, and your father and I will be left staring at each other at home?" Ms. Sun almost cried.
Da'an was a little tempted, and Xiao Hua's eyes flashed on the side.
Yang Ruoqing supported Mrs. Sun, "Mom, if you are willing, you can go to the capital together."
"Ah? I'm going too? What about your father?"
"My dad can go too. There's nothing wrong with the whole family going to the capital." Yang Ruoqing said.
In the past, conditions did not allow it, but now, Da'an has built a house in the capital. It has a large courtyard with two entrances, which can accommodate a family brought into the capital. Many officials do this to reunite their families.
When Yang Huazhong and Sun heard Yang Ruoqing's suggestion, they looked at each other.
Da'an's eyes were bright: "Sister's idea is good. To be honest, I had this plan a long time ago! I was afraid that my parents would not be used to living in a foreign country, so I didn't dare to propose it rashly."
Yang Huazhong smiled honestly, looking a little yearning, "Not to mention, I have stayed in this village all my life, and I also want to go out and see the world outside, but I am still upright, and the village cannot live without uprightness..."
"Dad, you can temporarily transfer the position of Li Zheng." Yang Ruoqing suggested.
"In this life, a person has experienced and seen everything. This is considered complete. If you want to reunite your family and don't want to miss each other, then go to the capital."
"Mom and dad can stay with us for a while. Everyone is here. Feng'er can quickly integrate into the environment when he arrives in the capital. At worst, when Feng'er gets used to it, whenever dad and mom want to come back, Tang Yazi and I will pick him up. It’s over!”
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