PFC Chapter 236: How Can a Son Be Better Than a Daughter-in-law
Chapter 236: How Can a Son Be Better Than a Daughter-in-law
Wang Qiuping saw Xia Songlan standing there alone, and fearing that she was bored, he quickly pulled her to the group of family members.
These family members were the wives of those uncles and aunts, and they had a good relationship with Wang Qiuping. Wang Qiuping introduced her to them one by one.
When the women got together, they soon became animated in their conversation, with the topics mostly revolving around their children and grandchildren.
Wang Qiuping kept praising Xia Songlan. She was the only junior present, so everyone inevitably talked more about her.
Xia Songlan has an easygoing personality, rich knowledge and a wide range of interests, and can always talk about something no matter what the topic is.
It will not make the scene dull, but also help to create a good atmosphere.
Now, not only Wang Qiuping praised her, but the aunts present also praised Xia Songlan highly.
Ning Jingmo was also chatting animatedly.
It’s almost time for dinner.
Uncle Zhou joked, "Old Ning's son, daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter are all here, so we have to have a good drink tonight."
Without waiting for Ning Shenghe to respond, Uncle Wu curled his lips and said, "Come on, you don't know Old Ning yet. He said he doesn't drink, and he doesn't drink at all. Last time we provoked him so much, he didn't drink."
Uncle Zhou, "How can it be the same? This time the family is reunited, we have to have a drink to celebrate. Old Ning, how about this, you drink one cup today, and I'll have three cups with you."
Ning Shenghe refused to give him face. "Forget it. I still want to live a few more years and spend more time with my grandchildren. You can drink as much as you want. There is plenty of wine. I won't drink a single sip."
He used to be a big drinker, and whenever friends got together, they would always have a few drinks.
Ever since I was sent to the farm, my stomach has been getting worse and worse. After the doctor examined me, he forbade me to drink alcohol, and I haven't had a single drink since then.
Uncle Zheng laughed so hard that he patted his belly. "Haha, I told you, provoking him won't work. He values his life!"
Uncle Wang, "It is a good thing to cherish life. From the day we join the army, our lives are no longer ours.
For the sake of our country and our people, we should cherish our lives and step up when our country and our people need us.”
"Yes, that's right."
Everyone echoed in unison, and their voices couldn't help but get louder.
Ning Ziqing and Ning Tianya were already leaning against Ning Shenghe, listening to their chatter, and nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, yes..."
Everyone looked at their innocent and cute appearance, and smiled very kindly.
Uncle Wang nodded with satisfaction, "Look... our grandchildren also support us."
He asked the two little guys, "Do you want to join the army in the future? To defend our country."
Ning Ziqing immediately raised his hand and said, "Yes, I want to join the army and be a PLA soldier like my grandfather and father to defend our country."
Ning Tianya also raised her hand, "I will also join the army to defend my country."
"Okay, okay..." Uncle Wang smiled with relief, "We have someone to take over our legacy.
Ning Shenghe was even more proud, and said, "Haha...there are no cowards in our Ning family.
Our child Ziqing was so young, but he already won the first place in the district in mental abacus.
Our Tianya can play the piano with both hands, but she doesn’t even read the music score. Can you guys do it?"
Uncle Zheng smiled and said, "You play the piano with both hands. Do you think that we, the rough guys, can just play with one finger?"
Uncle Zhou waved his hand at Ning Ziqing: "Ziqing, come here, Grandpa will give you a question.
Listen carefully, Grandpa, this question is difficult. 3+3 equals..."
Ning Ziqing didn't even think about it, "6."
"Wow~ Not bad." Uncle Wu praised and said, "What about 6+6?"
"12."
“12+12.”
"24."
Uncle Zheng nodded, "Sure, little guy, you can solve such a difficult problem."
Ning Ziqing nodded proudly, "Grandpa can come up with some more difficult ones."
"How difficult can it be?"
"Okay." Ning Ziqing nodded confidently.
Uncle Zheng, "Then can you tell me what 1365 plus 6341 equals?
Ning Ziqing said 7706 without thinking.
Everyone was really surprised at this moment.
Because the adults had not yet figured out the answer, they did not expect that Ning Ziqing, a four-year-old kid, could actually speak out the answer to such a difficult question.
Even Ning Shenghe was extremely shocked.
Before, he had only heard Ning Ziqing say that he had won first place in the kindergarten abacus competition and also won the district competition.
I just thought that even if he got first place in the district, what could a child as young as him compete in? It would be good enough for him to be able to do addition and subtraction within ten.
Unexpectedly, the answers to four-digit addition and subtraction came to me easily.
He immediately became interested and asked a question, "What does it equal to when you add it together?"
The little guy rolled his eyes and the answer came out immediately, "."
Everyone was stunned.
Ning Shenghe slammed the table with pride, "How is it? How is it? My grandson is amazing, isn't he? I didn't lie to you."
Ning Shenghe had indeed boasted to his comrades before that his grandson was good at math, but everyone just thought he was exaggerating and didn't expect that he was really good at it.
Everyone gave a thumbs up and said, "Old Ning is really a good educator!"
Ning Shenghe shook his head. "I dare not take credit for it. I have no credit at all for educating my children. This is all thanks to my daughter-in-law."
As he spoke, he pointed at Xia Songlan who was sitting over there and chatting with a group of family members.
He said with some pride: "My daughter-in-law is a top student at Beijing Medical University. At the beginning of the year, she was selected as an exchange student to go to N University in M Country and studied for half a year.
As a result, after the end of the semester, my grades were so excellent that School N took the initiative to request that the exchange period be extended for two years.
This time I came back to apply for an extension.
This child is filial and took the initiative to ask to visit us two old people, so his whole family came.
If we count on our boy Jing Mo, he won't be able to remember the two of us."
Uncle Wu smiled and said, "Don't say that, how can you marry a good daughter-in-law without a good son?
Our Jing Mo is really outstanding, so he married such a smart and beautiful daughter-in-law.
Just looking at ourselves, who among us at his age has achieved such outstanding results?
Comparing our children, who can compare to your Jing Mo, who has achieved more."
Uncle Zhou, "Old Wu, are you stupid? Old Ning is waiting for us here. Who knew you would fall for it?
He is an old fox who never speaks directly. He praises his daughter-in-law openly, but in fact, he is praising his own son, isn't he?
You idiot, you were used as a gun by him during the war, how come you are used as a mouthpiece now?"
Uncle Wu, "You, Old Zhou, are always trying to sow discord. Don't you think Jing Mo is the smartest among us kids?"
Uncle Zhou, "You don't even need to tell me that. This kid has been smart since he was young. His eyelashes are empty."
The topic of conversation turned to the interesting things that happened when Ning Jingmo and their own children were young.