Chapter 815 - 815: Memories Flow Like Water
The kids are all gone.
The house suddenly became empty.
Looking at this quiet home, Zhang Yuxi felt a bit sentimental.
"These days, I keep thinking about how they were when they were little."
"Back then, we didn't have much money."
"But they were all so adorable..."
Back then, the house was filled with laughter and joy...
During the day, I went to school to teach, and Lin Feng stayed at home with the kids.
As his advisor, I had to find ways to help him take leave, and keep it a secret from the school's colleagues.
At that time, to prevent Han Wen and Teacher Tang from recognizing my husband as their student, a lot of funny things happened!
Lin Feng used to be a man of few words.
Now he's even more silent; Zhang Yuxi talked for ages without a response.
"I'll call my mom."
Zhang Yuxi's father passed away a few years ago, and now it's just her mother traveling everywhere.
It's really hard to believe.
At her age, the old lady's life is even more interesting than mine.
Recently when I called, Zhao Lizhen had joined a club, and she was doing publicity work, which was also easy.
Zhang Yuxi tried to persuade her to stop, but to no avail. Whatever she wants to do, the old lady never listens to me anyway.
"Mom, what are you busy with today?"
"Doing Tai Chi."
"Didn't go out for publicity?"
"Our club got reported, saying we disturbed people, and then it was disbanded."
"..."
Zhang Yuxi rubbed her forehead, "What did you guys do?"
Zhao Lizhen replied, "We registered for the Sunset Glow Dance Competition..."
Zhang Yuxi sighed, "Then why have you started doing Tai Chi again recently?"
Zhao Lizhen chuckled, "The dance moves were a bit strenuous for me, I got exhausted recently, so I'm starting to take care of my health."
Isn't it true that the older people get, the more they become like kids?
Zhang Yuxi kept silent, and then heard Zhao Lizhen say, "My great-grandchild's due date is coming up, I need to take care of my health."
"In that case, make sure you take good care of yourself, spend the day tending to flowers and plants, practice Tai Chi, and don't tire yourself out."
This time Zhao Lizhen listened, "I won't tire myself out, I'm waiting for my great-grandchild to be born."
Zhang Yuxi finally showed a relieved smile, after worrying for so many years, she can finally be at ease this time.
"But you, why haven't you retired? At your age, you should give your position to the young people."
"... I'm in the process of handling my retirement."
"That's good, go ahead and stay busy, I'm hanging up."
Zhang Yuxi shook her head and laughed, "In early January, we're going to Jingcheng, are you coming?"
Zhao Lizhen immediately replied joyfully, "Yes, yes, taking a special flight."
Zhang Yuxi laughed, "You didn't even need to say it, I already know."
At this age, you still have to take it easy.
In early January, the couple brought gifts for their soon-to-be-born grandson and happily headed to Jingcheng.
Zhao Lizhen, still spry, has lived alone all these years except for hiring some help.
During holidays or when her grandchildren are free, they would visit her and the relationship is very good.
When asked about Lin Feng's parents, Zhao Lizhen made a surprising decision.
"Once the new life is born, I won't leave, I'll live together with my in-laws."
Upon arriving in Jingcheng, the people who came to pick them up were Sibao and Xuan's mother.
Lin Feng inquired about his daughter-in-law's recent condition, Sibao answered with a smile, "The checkups are all good, the baby is healthy and already engaged."
Returning to Lin Feng's home in Jingcheng, everyone who could make it for the evening gathered for a simple meal.
The next few days were spent visiting relatives, as the eldest daughter-in-law's family and the second son-in-law's in-laws were all in Jingcheng.
Last year, Cai Xia's position changed, and they became busier, climbing another level.
According to Zhang Yuxi, having a child for Dabao and them is a distant future.
After all, both of them are workaholics.
Plus, the woman is still in her career's growth phase, probably won't want a child so soon.
"Your second sister has been quite calm lately."
Lin Feng and Sibao chatted, recalling Erbao's daytime demeanor, he couldn't help but comment.
Sibao had the closest relationship with Erbao and they played well together.
While peeling an apple, he responded, "I don't know, she's been saying for the past month or two that she's not feeling well and wants to slow down."
Erbao is naturally hardworking, plus being a workaholic, she's never taken a break over the years.
Even after they advised her, Erbao would agree but then go back to working overtime until one or two in the morning.
Lin Feng, whenever he's free, would send her medicine to help maintain her health.
Sibao said, "Erjie said she hadn't been able to conceive, possibly because of her lifestyle habits and fast-paced life."
"The doctor advised her to rest well for a while, relax, and maybe then she'll conceive."
Lin Feng sighed, "Your second sister is the type who only listens when it's the last resort."
Sibao said, "Second sister's work has been arranged, she can have a good New Year, and her husband is planning to take her on a vacation."
He finished and pouted, "My second brother-in-law, tsk tsk tsk, I'll see if I can join the vacation this time."
Lin Feng glanced over, "Why are you so nosy about other people's couples' matters?"
Sibao chuckled, "It's just that I've seen second sister's filled with anticipation, I made a bet with her, a bet of ten thousand yuan."
"Later I'll use that money to buy milk powder for my son."
Lin Feng shook his head laughing, "I think, if you earn that money, Erbao will surely beat you up."
Sibao didn't care, "Doesn't matter, she can beat me up, as long as I get the money."
Lin Feng squinted, sizing up Sibao.
Sibao didn't understand, "Dad, why are you looking at me like that?"
Lin Feng mused, "You weren't like this before, treating money as dirt."
Sibao, half-seriously, "Now I'm a father and managing a company, I need money for all that."
Lin Feng asked about the company, Sibao said it was fine.
"My father-in-law teaches me hands-on, and I'm so smart, I'm learning quickly."
This child Sibao had never managed a company, always lived freely, but I fear he will be constrained in the future.
As Lin Feng was thinking, he heard Sibao say, "Jiayi said, after giving birth, she'll take over the company, and I can stay home and look after the kids."
As he said this, Sibao's smile was filled with happiness.
Lin Feng was simultaneously amused and exasperated, "Your father-in-law has no objections?"
Sibao grinned, "Initially a little, but now he probably realizes I'm not business material and gave up."
"He even told me to take good care of the kids, seems his hopes are pinned on my son."
Xuan Jiayi has average business talent, Xuan's father initially sought a son-in-law to take over.
He didn't expect that though Sibao was a scholar, he had little business acumen...
But what pleased Xuan's father is that the Lin Family is large and prosperous, his business would not fall apart.
Thus, he happily agreed to the son-in-law staying home taking care of the kids.
