mtlumby2d Chapter 690 Something unexpected happened
Chapter 690 Something unexpected happened
The six brothers and sisters of the Xie family had the same attitude: to contribute money and effort.
When parents are old, we should be filial to them and spend more time with them while they are still alive. When they really close their eyes in the future, we will not regret not being filial to them.
Second Uncle Xie likes this kind of pastoral life and has always been the one taking care of his parents. Relatively speaking, his financial ability is not so good, but there is everything in the forest, with no shortage of food or drink. As for the lack of industrial products, Uncle Xie is responsible for it.
Later, the receipts were no longer needed. The three daughters were all away from home. Except for Aunt Xie who was admitted to a technical secondary school, the other two daughters and the youngest son were all admitted to university.
The six children of the Xie family are considered to be relatively promising.
At nine o'clock, the old man felt sleepy.
Grandma Xie and Grandpa Xie went back to their room to sleep.
Others began to take a shower in batches and prepare to rest.
Professor Xie was lying on the kang in the same room with his daughter. He asked softly, "There were so many people around just now that I didn't feel comfortable asking. Did your trip to Beijing go smoothly?"
Liu Meilan smiled and nodded: "It's going smoothly. We're already engaged. Who would deliberately upset me? We're all respectable people. Besides, more courtesy is better than less. I'm sweet-talking."
"I know my Meilan is a good girl." Professor Xie said with a smile, "By the way, Meilan, your third brother and Cao Yuanyuan will be here tomorrow, so be careful with your words."
"What's wrong?" Liu Meilan was stunned. "What happened?"
Professor Xie sighed: "Cao Yuanyuan wants to go abroad."
"Ah?" Liu Meilan got up quickly. "Didn't they agree on this when they were dating last year? If Cao Yuanyuan doesn't go abroad, it would be better for my third brother to pursue a career in government."
Professor Xie shook his head: "Who knows? Young people have no perseverance. They can change their minds at any time. But from Cao Yuanyuan's point of view, she thinks she is going abroad for a better future. She also said that she will come back in three years and hopes that your third brother will wait for her for three years."
Hearing this, Liu Meilan frowned, thinking of the later saying that many people who went abroad were infiltrated by foreign countries and became spies. Some were passive, caught with evidence, or forced to take some photos secretly.
Of course, the probability may be small, but it is not impossible.
Furthermore, after three years abroad, Cao Yuanyuan may not be willing to accompany her third brother to take up posts in various places.
Doing so may not be friendly to Cao Yuanyuan's career, but an ambitious person like San Ge will not change for anyone.
At that time, Cao Yuanyuan and her third brother Liu Yibang would be separated, their relationship would be affected, and their children's education would also become a problem. In the end, the marriage would break up, which would inevitably affect their careers.
"What did my third brother say?" Liu Meilan asked.
Professor Xie frowned: "Your third brother went to Cao Yuanyuan's place today, hoping to give each other one last chance."
Liu Meilan was startled: "Mom, how did my third brother talk with Cao Yuanyuan?"
Professor Xie replied: "Just now when you were taking a shower, your third brother called and said that Cao Yuanyuan would think about it carefully. The Cao family will pump out the fish pond tonight, and your third brother will help over there."
Liu Meilan gritted her teeth and said, "Mom, I think this is a bit risky. Going abroad is a trend right now, and many people in our area are buying houses and immigrating abroad. For schools like my brother's, it's easier to apply to foreign universities, especially for those studying finance."
Professor Xie nodded. Many of her students went abroad, so she knew that the trend of going abroad was getting stronger and stronger. Many people stayed abroad, and many people came back from abroad and were able to get good jobs and positions.
With the development of the economy and the increasing efforts of reform and opening up, more and more foreign companies are investing here. After studying abroad, at least they have no problem with foreign languages, plus they have good academic qualifications, it is easy to find a job, and the salary is very high.
The quality of returnees in this era is very high, unlike in later generations, when everyone goes abroad to study, and many of them just get a diploma from a fake university.
Not only did they not learn any real skills, but they also learned blindly what they learned abroad. They are not as down-to-earth as ordinary students in China.
"Yes, so I am worried." Professor Xie frowned. "This is Cao Yuanyuan's future. As a mother, I certainly hope that Cao Yuanyuan can agree with your third brother's career plan. But as an independent woman, I think Cao Yuanyuan's choice to study abroad is not wrong. In short, I think your third brother and Cao Yuanyuan will probably have more twists and turns in the future."
Liu Meilan had been having good things happen to her these past few days and was in a good mood, but she didn't expect that the bad things would come from her third brother.
"This is Third Brother's feelings, we can't interfere too much." Liu Meilan said, "He is an adult, and he has to accept the consequences of his choices."
Professor Xie nodded: "Yes, let him make his own choice. Let's talk more. If your third brother regrets it in the future, we can't turn back time."
The mother and daughter chatted for a long time before falling asleep.
The next morning, Liu Yibang and Cao Yuanyuan came over with a big fish: "Meilan, let your second aunt make pickled fish and fish head soup today."
"Okay!" Liu Meilan smiled and came over quickly. "This big fish must weigh 20 kilograms, right?"
Liu Yibang smiled and said, "Meilan, you guessed right. This bighead carp weighs a total of 20 jin and 3 liang."
Cao Yuanyuan felt a little embarrassed when she saw Liu Meilan: "If it's not enough, I'll go back home and get more."
Liu Meilan smiled and said, "It's enough, Sister Yuanyuan. In summer, fish can't be stored, so don't send too much. I brought some snacks from Beijing City, Sister Yuanyuan, I'll give you two boxes to take back and let your uncle and aunt try them."
Cao Yuanyuan waved her hand: "No, leave it for grandma and grandpa."
"Grandma and grandpa have them." Liu Meilan said with a smile, "Hurry up and put the fish in the basin. We'll kill it later. Let's have breakfast first."
In the morning, I cooked corn grits porridge, which was served with fried dough sticks bought by Uncle Xie, homemade large meat buns, vegetable buns, and refreshing side dishes. It tasted especially good.
After dinner, Cao Yuanyuan felt embarrassed about the incident and went home on her bike.
Only then did Liu Meilan have time to ask, "Third brother, can you tell me why Cao Yuanyuan wants to go abroad?"
Liu Yibang said calmly, "Nowadays, women have a strong sense of independence, which is a reflection of social progress. This trend is also spreading in schools, and people think that women should improve their studies and careers. There is nothing wrong with this, but it is not suitable for me."
Liu Meilan blinked her eyes: "Then...what if Cao Yuanyuan still wants to go abroad?"
The smile on Liu Yibang's face faded even more: "I can only say that we are not destined to be together."
"This... Now Sister Yuanyuan has agreed not to go abroad again. Maybe she was just making trouble with you before?" Liu Meilan probed.
Liu Yibang chuckled: "Maybe, Meilan, you should persuade mom more and tell her not to worry about me. I have a clear plan for my life and will not change it because of anyone, unless it is my closest relatives."
Liu Meilan nodded: "I understand, Third Brother. Because I know you want to pursue a career in politics, I will consider whether the business I invest in can help you in the future."
"Oh?" Liu Yibang was surprised. "Tell me about it. Let me be happy first."
Liu Meilan told Liu Yibang that Dafu Jewelry would need a lot of jade in the future.
Liu Yibang's eyes were burning: "Meilan, you are truly the best sister in the world."