PFC Chapter 274 Choice (2)
Chapter 274 Choice (2)
An Ran: "Then I'll try dating my colleague."
"Theoretically speaking, working with colleagues is the most suitable option because we share the same goals and don't need to live apart for long periods, so it won't affect our relationship. We can take care of each other. The only downside is that our children won't receive as much love from their parents in the future."
"If you choose that nurse, she can take good care of the child and give the child love, but your relationship will be put to a great test, and both of you will suffer emotionally."
An Ran nodded silently.
An Ran watched An Xin playing with her younger siblings.
"Does An Xin have a boyfriend?"
"She probably hasn't, because if she had, she wouldn't have kept it from me."
"Once she goes to university, she'll definitely have a lot of suitors."
“There have always been a lot of people pursuing An Xin. Do you remember Niu Guodong?”
"Of course I remember, he's the son of Company Commander Niu, and a student of An Xin."
"Not long ago, this Niu Guodong even had his mother come to my house to propose marriage!"
An Ran laughed heartily.
"I've seen through that kid's feelings for An Xin a long time ago. An Xin is his teacher, after all! He's quite courageous."
……
Yuan Wenjie called back on New Year's Eve to say that he couldn't come back for the Spring Festival this year because he had something to do in Beijing and would only go back to the Luo family for a meal on New Year's Eve.
Luo Xingguo originally planned to persuade his family to spend the Spring Festival on Qiongzhou Island, but his father and uncle both had other commitments and could not take leave.
Grandpa and Grandma didn't want to make any more trouble. Luo Xingguo's plan failed, and he was in a very bad mood. He wished he had gone to Qiongzhou Island alone to find An Xin and spend the New Year with her.
On New Year's Eve, his two older brothers who had gone to serve in the army still hadn't returned home. Only Luo Xingguo, the only grandchild, was at home. He had been admitted to university again, and everyone in the family was happy for him. However, Luo Xingguo was not interested. He ate a few bites of food and then ran back to his room to lie on the bed and read a novel.
Luo Shaoan said, "What's wrong with Xingguo? He got into university, shouldn't he be very happy? Why is he so listless?"
Grandma: "He kept insisting on going to Qiongzhou Island for the New Year, but he couldn't go, so he's unhappy about it!"
Wang Shuqiong: "It doesn't have to be like this!"
Liu Yi: "Is this kid in a relationship?"
Jiang Yuting: "You're half right."
"Mom, what do you mean?"
Jiang Yuting lowered her voice and said, "He likes An Xin."
Yuan Wenjie was drinking chicken soup when he suddenly choked and started coughing uncontrollably.
Jiang Yuting glanced at Yuan Wenjie.
"Ah Jie, what are your thoughts on Xingguo and Anxin being together?"
"The key question is, what is An Xin thinking?" Yuan Wenjie shifted the focus.
Jiang Yuting: "It's because An Xin is oblivious that this child is so distressed."
Liu Yi: "Doesn't An Xin know that Xingguo likes her?"
Wang Shuqiong: "An Xin is such a smart child, how could she not sense Xingguo's attitude towards her? It's just that she's a shy young girl and too embarrassed to say it out loud."
Luo Shaoping: "If the two children can get together, that would naturally be a good thing. Anxin is a very good child, hardworking and ambitious. If it weren't for her influence, how could Xingguo have been admitted to Peking University?"
"Yes! I also agree that the two children should be together, even though they are not related by blood."
Wang Shuqiong said with a smile, "Yes! We shouldn't let the good stuff go to outsiders!"
Liu Yi: "This silly boy, he and An Xin live under the same roof. He likes her, but he doesn't even dare to say it?"
Jiang Yuting: "He said that once both of them received their admission notices, he would tell An Xin. But An Xin received her admission notice and went to Qiongzhou Island, so the child became like this, always looking lost and dejected."
Wang Shuqiong: "School will start soon after the New Year! Anxin will naturally come back then, so what's the rush?"
Yuan Wenjie: "We won't get involved in the two children's relationship. Let's pretend we don't know and let them resolve it themselves. If they get together, that's great. If they can't be together, we shouldn't put too much pressure on them, especially An Xin. It's unfair to her if she knows that everyone is like this."
Grandpa Luo: "Yes! We all like Anxin very much and hope that the two children can be together, so that the family can become even closer. But we don't know what Anxin is thinking. If she only sees Xingguo as her brother, we can't put pressure on her. She is still our family's granddaughter."
Jiang Yuting: "Yes, yes, yes!"
After dinner, Yuan Wenjie called home.
Anran answered the phone.
"Anran, have you eaten yet?"
"We just finished eating, and Anxin and her mother are cleaning up in the kitchen!"
When the twins heard their father's voice, they both ran over to talk to him.
"Dad, it's almost Chinese New Year, why aren't you coming home?"
"Dad, come back soon."
“Dad, I feel empty when you’re not home.”
"Dad, we all miss you."
……
Su Jinru came out of the kitchen, and the twins were talking to their father on the phone in the living room.
"Dad, Mom is here. Do you want to talk to her?"
"Give the phone to Mom! Dad can talk to Mom for a bit."
Ruoxi handed the phone to Su Jinru.
The two little ones ran out to play in the yard.
"Aru, I'm sorry, I can't spend the New Year with you this year." This is the first time they haven't been able to spend the New Year together since they got married.
“You’re a soldier! You have no choice in the matter. Compared to many ordinary soldiers’ families, I’m quite fortunate. I can spend most of my time by your side.”
"Aru, are you alone with anyone right now?"
"No, what's wrong?"
"I want to tell you something."
"what's up?"
"Has An Xin ever mentioned anything about her and Xing Guo?"
"What's her business with Xingguo?"
"Xingguo likes Anxin, are you aware of that?"
Su Jinru was somewhat surprised to hear this.
“An Xin didn’t tell me.”
"The reason I'm telling you this is to prepare you mentally. Xingguo has been distraught these past few days, probably because he's really deeply in love with Anxin. His family knows about it, and they hope the two can be together, but in principle, they won't interfere. They'll let them choose for themselves and won't put pressure on Anxin."
Su Jinru: "This child has been back for half a month and hasn't said anything to me! Doesn't she know how Xingguo treats her?!"
"Aru, what's your stance on this matter?"
"I...respect the child's choice."
"That's the same attitude I have. Just pretend you don't know anything. If she wants to talk to you about it, then give your opinion. If she doesn't, then don't bring it up either."
"I know, don't worry!"
"I wasn't on the island this year, but are they still as lively as in previous years?"
"Of course it's lively. Yesterday, we slaughtered the pig for the New Year, and every household got some pork. Later, we'll have a party, a late-night snack, fireworks, and firecrackers. It'll be very lively."