Chapter 1204: 1077: What Do You Think We Should Do?

Old Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang planned to turn a blind eye, but their eldest daughter Zhang Meili followed their old path—it’s worrisome...This New Year, as spring began, many students received their acceptance letters, and the parents of those who made the list couldn’t hide their joy.

Naturally, the one most envied and jealous of was Zhang Meili.

—All three of her sons got in.

But she wasn’t happy for long before getting a headache.

Looking at her three sons, who appear decent but silly, and then their daughters-in-law, with forced smiles and red-rimmed eyes.

She originally thought the kids attending university in the provincial city wouldn’t be far, coming back every week or two, not affecting much.

But now she’s shocked...

Were the kids deceiving her all this time?

They haven’t even left yet, and they’re this sad. The days ahead are long.

"What do you think we should do?"

Zhang Chunming laughed and patted his wife, "You’re overthinking! When have our kids not been obedient since they were little?"

"That’s why I’m worried. A young girl in our union said people either die in silence or explode in silence. I’m just worried they’ll suddenly explode."

Zhang Chunming was amused, "What kind of nonsense is that!"

Zhang Meili silently looked at him.

"Don’t worry, our sons take after me. Look at my brothers, maybe they’re a bit cowardly, but which one of them isn’t good to their wives?"

Exactly, they’re all obedient to their wives, easily swayed, thinking it’s such a great thing? Better to stay single!

"We’ve already separated them, focus more on me."

Zhang Meili immediately examined him nervously, "Where are you uncomfortable?"

"No, it’s just that your mind is all on the kids now."

"You shameless! You’re already so old, isn’t it embarrassing?" Zhang Meili poked him, "Take time to knock some sense into our sons, don’t get dazzled outside."

"Okay. If any of them dare, I’ll break their legs."

Zhang Meili: "..."

She should go find her old folks, more reliable.

Break their legs? Ha...

Just raising her voice at the sons makes him worried for half a day, nagging about how the sons are grown and we shouldn’t hurt their self-esteem...

Break them?

Even a dog wouldn’t believe it!

Upon hearing his daughter’s words, Mr. Zhang shook his head, "They chose each other, what are you worried about? You’re really overthinking it!"

"If the couple’s hearts truly drift apart, can you stop it? You’re not young either, work when needed, hug the grandkids when not, meddle less in their affairs, and everything will be fine."

Zhang Meili looked uncertainly at her father, "Really?"

"Would I fool you? Every generation has its fortune. Don’t meddle too much; messing around could turn nothing into something."

If Mr. Zhang greatly respects his own father, Zhang Meili equally admires hers. Upon hearing, she decisively agreed, "I’ll heed your advice!"

"That’s right. Your grandfather used to say, after separation, you’re the masters of the house. It’s good if you establish yourselves; if not, I can’t help you. Understand? Yours and your husband’s responsibilities end there."

Zhang Meili nodded in agreement, "That’s exactly it! I gave birth to them, raised them, and found wives for them. If I still have to worry? There’s nothing I can do!"

Mr. Zhang nodded in satisfaction, looking approvingly at his eldest daughter, earnestly advising, "Good, as long as you’re clear! Go home early, eat what you want, don’t neglect yourself. Take good care of your husband; a companion in old age is better than any son or daughter, just look at me and your mother."

Mother Zhang watched her silly daughter leave, her worries lifted, and cheerfully walked around, scrutinizing Zhang.

"What are you doing?"

"In fact, among Old Zhang’s three families, you’re most like your father-in-law!"

Mr. Zhang suppressed his inner joy, looking out the window (if only it weren’t winter!), "Rubbish, I’m my father’s son, of course, I take after him."

"Yeah, your ability to fool people is uncanny!"

"You dead woman..."

Mother Zhang laughed heartily, unable to control herself, flopping onto the bank. Oh my, her husband is such fun!

"Dad, Mom, where are you?"

Outside, Zhang the Second’s voice sounded, Mr. Zhang responded loudly, kicking his hysterical wife, "Don’t tell everything."

Zhang the Second hurried in, smiling before speaking, "What makes you so happy? Mom, found a treasure, huh?"

"Not exactly, I’ve found a great treasure."

Mr. Zhang shot his wife a glance, cleared his throat, "Have you booked the tickets?"

Zhang the Second gave a thumbs up, "They say a scholar knows everything without leaving home. If only my dad were born in a different era, he would’ve been a scholar for sure."

"Enough chitchat, let’s get to business."

"Alright~ We’re leaving on the 26th of this month."

Mr. Zhang calculated the lunar date, "Alright. Keep an eye on the kids’ school documents. I’m not confident in their handling of things."

Zhang the Second nodded. Without his dad’s reminder, once the kids handle the household registration transfer, he’d watch the remaining procedures.

Having heard plenty lately, he knew the school enrollment required admission notices, political review materials, and household registration papers.

As for household registration papers, concerning food supply, the transfer certificates for household registration and food oil relations are indispensable.

"Dad, honestly, don’t worry. With Ziwen around, my nephews are covered. The kid is sincere, truly filial."

Mr. Zhang understood the hidden meaning in his son’s words. The names on the big red list, he’d seen himself; though scores and rankings weren’t listed, given Shi Tou’s county-wide first position, if the eldest grandson ranked fifth, his results surely surpassed Mai Sui.

Yet, this kid filled in his college preferences with only provincial universities, reflecting his actions and decisions before as a responsible eldest son.

As for Xi Zi...

Sigh, maybe it’d be easier over time.

Seeing the disappointment on his father’s face, Zhang the Second understood fully, but believed it was unnecessary worry. As long as his brother was fine.

Thinking of how his eldest brother actually listened and sent Huang Cuilan back to her family, Zhang the Second felt slightly guilty. But this guilt is for his parents; why care about others?

—Didn’t you see how much more his brother smiled during this time? Better let the woman stay at her family for longer. As for whether the nephew might resent him?

Ha...how would there be a nephew without his brother? Fine, he’d care more in the future. If he has issues, then keep a distance; he’s not childless.