PFC Chapter 243 Returning to School (1)
Chapter 243 Returning to School (1)
During this trip back to Beijing for the Chinese New Year, the entire Luo family, young and old, were especially fond of the twins, Ruochen and Ruoxi.
The two children are not shy at all. They greet everyone politely, calling their grandfather "Grandpa" and their grandmother "Grandma" in their soft, sweet voices. They don't resist being held by anyone.
They were almost universally loved on the island, surrounded by friendly people.
The two children are clever and know how to please people. They have sweet words, are eloquent, and are chubby, soft, and smell delicious.
Grandpa and Grandma loved it.
Jiang Yuting held on tightly and didn't want to let go.
She used to do all the cooking, but now she says she wants to play with her grandchildren and lets her three daughters-in-law do the cooking.
Therefore, the New Year's Eve dinner was prepared by the three wives together.
In the kitchen, Wang Shuqiong washed vegetables, Liu Yi chopped vegetables, and Su Jinru cooked. The three sisters-in-law worked together seamlessly.
Wang Shuqiong said, "Aru, you haven't changed at all compared to three years ago. You're still so young and beautiful. Is it because the climate where you live is so pleasant that it's good for you?"
Liu Yi smiled and said, "The pleasant climate is one thing, and another is that A-Jie also loves his wife, so A-Ru doesn't have any trace of time on her body."
"Sister-in-law, you two are so good at talking. I don't see any changes in you! My eldest and second brothers treat you well, and you don't have to worry about the children. You are so intelligent and elegant. I, a farmer, really can't compare to you. I'm just lucky that my parents gave me a good appearance."
Liu Yi: "Your parents gave you a good appearance, that's a blessing from God, okay? For a woman, this is a sharp sword to win in life."
Sure enough, as long as they are women, regardless of their level of education, the topics they discuss will always revolve around appearance. What women care about most in their hearts is their appearance, especially after the age of thirty-five, most women begin to feel anxious about their appearance.
Su Jinru said, "Both of you are women who combine wisdom and beauty, and you represent the life that all women aspire to."
Wang Shuqiong: "To possess both wisdom and beauty is something many women aspire to, but how many women can actually have it? We are neither beautiful enough, let alone wise."
Liu Yi: "Yes! I'm ashamed to say I can't even come close."
Su Jinru: "That's impossible, and no one dares to say they're perfect. If we're talking about a perfect score, my sister-in-law and second sister-in-law are already eight points, which is excellent. As for me, I'm six points, just passing. I'm already very satisfied."
Su Jinru spoke humbly and sincerely. Although she was flattering, she didn't exaggerate, and those who heard her felt very pleased.
Wang Shuqiong chuckled: "Aru, you really know how to talk. No wonder Ajie likes you so much."
Liu Yi: "Yes! If you didn't know, who would believe that you are someone who has never been to school? Your wisdom is no less than that of people who have been to school."
Wang Shuqiong: "Aru has never been to school, but that doesn't mean she doesn't learn. She can read and write, and she is eloquent. Her speech and logical thinking are no less than those of people who have been to university."
Liu Yi: "By the way, Aru, does Anxin have a boyfriend?"
"No, this child still wants to go to school."
"Hasn't she been a teacher for three or four years already? She can continue teaching in the future!"
"But she only has a junior high school diploma, and in the future, education will be highly valued."
"There's no college entrance exam now. Even if you study again, the only outcome is graduating from high school."
“The college entrance examination may be reinstated in the future, and I don’t want Anxin to stay on that small island for the rest of her life.”
"Indeed, An Xin is smart and beautiful. It would be a waste for her to spend her whole life on that island."
"So, Aru, what are your plans? Are you going to have Aru return to the capital to study?"
"The reason I came here this time is to let Anxin stay in Beijing to attend high school. After graduating from high school, she can find a job here. In the future, it will be an era where academic qualifications will be highly valued, and her junior high school diploma will not be enough."
Yuan Wenjie will eventually come back. Even if it's the Luo family and Yuan Wenjie's connections, they can find An Xin a stable job. But Su Jinru still hopes that An Xin can establish herself on her own.
Su Jinru originally planned to have An Xin attend high school for another year before the college entrance examination to consolidate her knowledge and then take the exam, which would give her a better chance of success.
But considering that An Xin is already sixteen years old, which is the best time of a girl's youth, she can't stay on the island forever. Coming to the capital to study and work here is better than staying on the island.
The college entrance examination was reinstated six years later. Su Jinru believed that An Xin would have no problem taking the exam. However, six years later, An Xin would be twenty-two years old. Most girls her age would already be married. She should have a broader horizon and more opportunities.
Wang Shuqiong: "Aru, you really know how to raise children. Anran went to the army and quickly stood out and was given important responsibilities. Now she has gone to a research institution. Anxin is not content with the status quo and wants to continue studying. But my Qiangguo refuses to continue studying and has joined the army."
Liu Yi: "Yes! My son Jianguo also joined the army, while Xingguo is still in school."
Su Jinru: "It's good for boys to join the army. If my daughter Anxin weren't a girl, I would have sent her to join the army a long time ago."
"Is Xingguo a first-year high school student?"
"Yes, I'm starting high school this year."
"Can my daughter Anxin also go to the same school as Xingguo to attend the first year of high school?"
Liu Yi: "Then I'll ask the teachers in Xingguo for you. It should be fine. The two children can go to school together and take care of each other."
Su Jinru: "The main issue is household registration. As for the entrance exam, An Xin should be fine."
"By the way, aren't Qiangguo and Jianguo coming back for the Chinese New Year?"
“Soldiers can’t be so carefree; they can’t even come back for holidays.”
"Yes! They were sent to the army to be trained, so they were assigned to very difficult places far from the capital to hone their skills."
Su Jinru thought to herself, "People in this era are really simple and honest, willing to let their children suffer."
The meal was ready, and the family sat down together.
Grandpa Luo said, "This year is going to be another lively year, but without A-Jie coming back, our family will not be able to celebrate the New Year together."
Jiang Yuting: "This year we are still missing Qiangguo, Jianguo and Anran, the three children. If they were all there, it would be even more perfect."
"However, the arrival of Ruochen and Ruoxi somewhat makes up for the regret of their three children not being there."
"This year, only Xingguo is setting off firecrackers."
Ruochen, nestled in Jiang Yuting's arms, said in a childish voice, "I dare to set off firecrackers too."
"Oh my! How brave our Ruochen is! You've been setting off firecrackers with Xingguo these past few days."