“Alright then, you’re justified in drinking, I won’t argue with you.”
“You think this child is good, but in what way?”
Ran Mother suppressed the gloom in her heart and brought up the main topic.
“This child is reliable, and he does well at work. He passed the transfer exam in just half a month and is now a Level 3 worker.”
“He is the only one in his family, with no parents or siblings.”
Ran Father said.
“Having no parents or siblings can also be an advantage?”
“If Qiuye and he get together, there will be no help from his family.”
Ran Mother said unhappily.
“See, you just don’t get it.”
“Chen Jianye, this young man, has no family. If he and Qiuye get together, and Qiuye has a child later, won’t we have to help out?”
Ran Father asked with a smile.
“Of course, what’s so good about that?”
Ran Mother said unhappily.
“Why isn’t it a good thing? If we help them raise their child, won’t they have to take care of us in our old age?”
“The good thing about Chen Jianye is that he has no parents. If he becomes our son-in-law, he’ll be like half our son. Think about it, isn’t that the truth?”
Ran Father raised an eyebrow.
Ran Mother was silent for a moment, but did not object.
Most families in Four Nine City have several children.
For Chen Jianye to find a wife, not having elders and siblings in his family is undoubtedly a disadvantage.
But the Ran’s situation is different.
When it comes to taking care of the Ran’s elderly couple, Chen Jianye’s disadvantage is undoubtedly an advantage.
Who told them they only had Ran Qiuye, an only daughter?
If the Ran had a son, the old couple would definitely not consider these things.
They would definitely be taking care of their son’s child, and everyone else would have to stand aside.
“Let’s continue to observe him. If Chen Jianye is truly reliable, in my opinion, Qiuye doesn’t need to study abroad.”
“She can find a stable job, get married, and have children. Then we’ll also have something to do.”
Ran Father chuckled.
“Can you take care of children?”
Ran Mother rolled her eyes.
“I can’t, but don’t you have me?”
“If Qiuye finds Chen Jianye, he isn’t a live-in son-in-law, but he’s more stable and reliable than one.”
“If Qiuye agrees, we can invite Chen Jianye to our home for dinner more often in the future and continue to observe him.”
Ran Father suggested.
“We can give it a try. I’ll also ask Qiuye what she thinks separately.”
Ran Mother nodded.
She was indeed moved by her husband’s words.
Only after getting older did she realize that having a son indeed had its advantages.
Sons are naturally burdened with the responsibility of supporting their parents.
Daughters, after all, will marry out and form their own families.
If a son doesn’t support his parents, he will be looked down upon by neighbors, relatives, and friends.
People would feel that such a person is not worth befriending.
Someone who doesn’t even support their parents cannot be relied upon.
If a daughter can come back to visit her parents during holidays and bring some gifts, she can be considered filial.
Societal expectations for them are different.
Ran Mother is also a common person. At this age, she cannot avoid considering the issue of old-age care.
Although they are financially secure, as they get older, they psychologically need the companionship of relatives very much.
Finding a local man for their daughter, especially one whose parents have passed away, as long as the man’s character is good, it is indeed a very good choice for the Ran.
“When you talk to Qiuye, don’t always criticize her.”
“The child is grown up now, she won’t fall for that. She’s like a donkey that needs to be stroked the right way.”
Ran Father said.
“You’re so good at talking, why don’t you do it?”
Ran Mother said grumpily.
“After all, I’m the father, there’s a layer between us. You, as the mother, are more suitable to talk about these things with Qiuye.”
“Think about it carefully, and then have a private chat with her when she comes back.”
Ran Father offered advice.
Ran Mother took out a notebook and paper, writing down some thoughts in her mind.
On the other side.
Inside the Library.
Chen Jianye and Ran Qiuye borrowed books, and then the two walked out of the Library.
“Comrade Jianye, why aren’t you reading anymore?”
Ran Qiuye was a little puzzled.
“I smell too much of alcohol, staying in the Library would cause trouble for others.”
“It’s the same to borrow books and read them at home.”
Chen Jianye patted his cloth bag.
“It’s all my Dad’s fault. I never realized before how good he is at coaxing people to drink.”
Ran Qiuye said a little unhappily.
“You can’t blame uncle. If I didn’t want to drink, no amount of coaxing would work.”
“I’ll send you back first.”
Chen Jianye got on his bicycle.
“No, I was planning to send you home, but now you’re sending me home instead.”
“Let’s both go home, no one sends anyone.”
Ran Qiuye refused.
Before, she couldn’t gauge Chen Jianye’s state after drinking, worried that he might act crazy or fall, or something might happen.
Now seeing Chen Jianye behaving normally, Ran Qiuye was completely relieved.
“Alright then, I’m going home.”
“Comrade Ran Qiuye, see you next week.”
Chen Jianye waved his hand.
“See you next week.”
Ran Qiuye smiled brightly, waving back.
“Thank you for your generous hospitality. Next time, I’ll bring you ten catties of sweet potatoes and deliver them to your home.”
Chen Jianye rode away, shouting without looking back.
“Alright, I’ll have my Mom make you ten catties of steamed buns.”
Ran Qiuye replied loudly.
Squeak!
Chen Jianye slammed on the brakes and turned around: “No, ask Aunt if I can learn how to make steamed buns next week. Can she teach me?”
“Haha, sure.”
Ran Qiuye laughed heartily.
She found Chen Jianye quite interesting.
A grown man, actually wanting to learn how to make steamed buns.
Chen Jianye waved his hand, pedaled his bicycle, and quickly left.
He genuinely wanted to learn how to make steamed buns.
Pasta is also a major category in Cooking.
For example, making steamed buns, baozi, pancakes, noodles, and so on.
If he could learn, he would definitely gain a lot of Cooking experience.
Upgrading Cooking experience to LV3 would grant him a lottery draw.
The lottery draw was the reward Chen Jianye most wanted to get his hands on.
Siheyuan (Courtyard).
Jia Zhangshi finally waited until Yi Zhonghai and the others had taken the Deaf Old Lady away.
She quickly took Bang梗 and headed straight for the Deaf Old Lady’s room.
“Hey, Granny Jia, what are you doing here?”
Second Aunt sat in front of the Deaf Old Lady’s room, her face full of vigilance.
“Who are you? Do I need to report to you where I want to go?”
“Move aside.”
Jia Zhangshi said grumpily.
As soon as the two spoke, it was a confrontational stance.
“I can’t move. My old man ordered me to guard the Old Lady’s front door.”
Second Aunt folded her arms across her chest.
“Hey, are you going to move or not?”
Jia Zhangshi was annoyed.
As expected, there wasn’t a single good person in the Courtyard, they were all wary of her.
Had she killed someone or stolen something? Why were they all guarding against her?
Damn it!
“I can’t move, you better get out of the way.”
“Bang梗 is so small, and you’re letting him follow you to do bad things. Your heart is truly black.”
Second Aunt countered.
“Alright, alright, you won’t move, huh?”
“If you won’t move, then get lost!”
Jia Zhangshi launched a tiger-like charge.
She had enough weight, and with the immense strength of her body, she directly knocked Second Aunt flying over a meter, causing her to stagger and sit down on the ground with a thump.
Second Aunt groaned, supporting herself on the ground to get up.
Jia Zhangshi finally faced the Old Lady’s front door.
Seeing what was hanging on the door, she was instantly dumbfounded.