Chapter 311
This plot is getting too much for her to sort through.
Si Nian tilted her head and looked at the three little beans staring at her.
She let out a heavy sigh.
"I can't make this decision for the children. Of course, it would be even better if the children themselves had any inclination to develop in that direction."
Zhou Zedong asked doubtfully, "Mom, research? What's that?"
Jiang Wenqing looked at him; it was the child who had led him in earlier.
So, this was the child Brother Zhang valued so much.
He gave him a once-over. The boy wasn't old, but his eyes held determination, and his expression was calm, lacking the innocence and curiosity on the faces of his own son and the other child nearby.
It was just a simple question in return.
Jiang Wenqing was taken aback for a moment. "We are scientific and technological workers, intellectuals with professional knowledge engaged in scientific research."
Zhou Zedong lowered his head in thought.
It sounded very impressive.
"Can you make a lot of money?" he asked Jiang Wenqing.
Jiang Wenqing was stunned again, then smiled. "Of course. My monthly salary is 300 yuan."
Zhou Zedong immediately wrinkled his nose, seeming somewhat disdainful. "Then I'd rather be a pig butcher. My dad earns more in a day."
Si Nian: "..."
Of all the people to learn from, you had to learn from your dad.
And you want to butcher pigs.
One wants to farm, the other wants to butcher pigs.
Future great villain, where has your towering ambition gone?
Jiang Wenqing was choked up. "Well... it's not the same... this isn't something just anyone can do."
Zhou Zedong: "My dad isn't just anyone."
Jiang Wenqing: "My apologies."
Yu Dong: What on earth are you apologizing for?
Si Nian said with a headache, "How about this, Xiao Dong is still young. Let's discuss this matter later."
Jiang Wenqing nodded slightly, agreeing it was reasonable.
He took the reluctant Jiang Jiu and went home.
Yu Dong didn't stay long either. After confirming that the other party was just a neighbor and posed no threat to his position as the 'right-hand man,' he hurriedly left again.
In the evening, the family sat around the dining table. Si Nian, unusually, took the initiative to bring up the man with the lowest presence in this household: "Xiao Dong, Xiao Han, do you miss your dad?"
The two children were taken aback. Even Zhou Zehan, who had been eating heartily, stopped.
They exchanged a glance.
"Mom, what's wrong with Dad?"
Earlier, they had seen Uncle Yu come in a hurry saying something had happened.
Could it be something happened to Dad?
Worry flashed in the children's eyes.
Is Dad okay?
Si Nian shook her head. "He's fine. It's just that your dad has been away for so long now, Mom is missing him a little."
The Second Child immediately said, "Mom, I miss Dad too. When will Dad come back?"
Because Zhou Yueshen was rarely home in the past, the two children were used to it.
Now, hearing Si Nian mention it, they realized Dad hadn't been back for a very long time.
Si Nian shook her head. "Mom isn't sure either. If, I'm just saying if... if something happened to Dad, could you temporarily put aside your studies and go with Mom to see him?"
It wasn't that she was unwilling to go find Zhou Yueshen, to go see him.
It was just that she had three children in her care.
It wasn't as simple as just packing up and leaving whenever she wanted.
The Eldest Child immediately stood up, walked to Si Nian's side, took her hand and said, "Mom, I want to go. I want to go with Mom. Wherever Mom goes, I go."
The Second Child quickly nodded in agreement. "Yes, wherever Mom goes, we go."
Si Nian's heart warmed. Although the children were young, their unconditional support made her feel reassured.
She made a decision on the spot. "Alright, then once I find out news about your dad, we'll go find him."
Come to think of it, it had always been Zhou Yueshen who took care of their clothing and food — that is, all their material needs — and it was always him making the effort to get closer to them.
But this time, Si Nian decided, she would go to him.
In the following days, Si Nian called Yu Dong and asked him to help find out about Zhou Yueshen's situation in the northwest.
Occasionally, she would also ask Grandma Jiang about Fu Yang's situation.
If Zhou Yueshen really went to rescue Fu Yang, then once Fu Yang was saved, Zhou Yueshen's mission should be about over too.
Sure enough, not long after, she learned the news that Fu Yang had been rescued.
Although she had been rescued, she heard that he had been seriously injured and his condition was critical—between life and death.
Grandma Jiang and Commander Jiang were very worried and had already sent people ahead.
Commander Jiang got the news first because he had connections over there.
It was said even the Fu family didn't know about Fu Yang's accident yet.
Fu's father probably knew but hadn't told the family, afraid they would worry, so no news had spread yet.
As expected, after getting news about Fu Yang, Yu Dong also received a call from a companion.
They said there was already secret information suggesting there was news about Zhou Yueshen, but the specific situation was unclear.
Because Zhou Yueshen himself still couldn't be contacted.
Si Nian knew he must be injured or something had happened; otherwise, his first move would definitely be to send word to her.
Yu Dong also planned to go see what the heck was going on, as the distance from here to the northwest was really too far.
When Si Nian said she wanted to go together, Yu Dong was quite happy, saying the boss would be thrilled to see her.
Moreover, if she brought the children along, maybe the old commander wouldn't have the face to keep demanding the boss stay and work for him.
Since the duration was uncertain, Si Nian asked the principal for leave.
In principle, the principal definitely wouldn't approve such a long leave, but considering her difficult situation and the fact that she had done him a favor, he told her to find a teacher willing to substitute for her.
If she found someone willing, he would let her go.
Si Nian immediately went to Li Fengxian and asked if she would be willing to substitute for her for a while.
Li Fengxian was still studying hard, striving to snatch first place in the final exams. Hearing Si Nian ask her to substitute, she was immediately like: ? There's such a good thing?
Si Nian also asked for leave for the two children for a period.
The Eldest Child naturally didn't care; he wasn't afraid of falling behind in his studies.
The Second Child, after all, had already been through first grade once, so there was no need for extreme worry.
So, Si Nian asked Yu Dong to help buy train tickets, and asked Grandma Jiang to help feed their Da Huang. Then she packed her luggage, waiting for Comrade Yu Dong to get ready so they could go visit Zhou Yueshen.
Only then did Grandma Jiang learn that Zhou Yueshen had gone to the northwest military region. Hearing Si Nian say she was afraid it was also related to this incident, Grandma Jiang was worried. She had her husband call to ask about the situation. They said Fu Yang was already recuperating from his injuries, so her husband (referring to Zhou Yueshen) must be fine too, and they arranged for someone over there to receive them.
Otherwise, it would be inconvenient for her to travel alone with so many children.
Si Nian was very grateful for this.
Jiang Jiu, however, was very reluctant. Although Second Brother said they would be back soon, hearing those words scared him.
That's what his mom and dad had said to him when they left.
But he couldn't stop Second Brother from going to see his dad. In the end, he said he wanted to go too.
He declared that Second Brother's dad was his dad too.
Before he could finish, his grandma tossed him back into the house.
Doesn't want to spare an extra glance for his own dad at home, but wants to travel a thousand miles to see someone else's dad.
Really filial piety to the point of killing her (sarcastic).
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