On the day of the blind date, the heir of a wealthy family pulled me to get the certificate.

The old lady laughed and said, "Yes, next time you take a vacation, if you can still come on Saturday or Sunday, let's invite your sister Haitong and the others together. It will be a lively gathering. Haitong often takes the children out to play, so she knows where to go and where is the best place to enjoy the autumn scenery."

Zeng Xiaoya said, "Does Sister Haitong take the kids out to play every weekend? Then next time we go out to play, we'll invite Sister Haitong."

Zhan Yue chimed in: "My older brother and sister-in-law are usually very busy with work and don't have time to spend with their children, so on weekends they turn down all social engagements and focus on spending the weekend with their children."

"Indeed, no one knows better than my brother and sister-in-law where the fun places are in Dongguan."

“It’s not just my eldest brother and sister-in-law, all my other brothers and sisters-in-law know where to have fun. Since becoming parents, they’ve actually become more adept at having fun than before they got married.”

Before he got married, his brothers only knew how to go to work, do business, and socialize constantly.

Their schedules are packed every day, so they don't have time to go out and have fun. They have no idea what's fun in Dongguan. The places they probably go to most are probably golf courses and the beach.

Even when they go to those two places, it's to entertain clients, inviting them to play ball or go fishing at sea, and to eat truly fresh seafood.

Zeng Xiaoya said, "After they became parents, they focused on their families and children. In order to spend time with their children, they took them out to play, which not only allowed them to spend time with their children but also broadened their horizons, which was very beneficial for the children."

“Your brothers and sisters-in-law value the growth and education of their children, which is a good thing. It’s something that many wealthy people can’t do, and it’s very rare.”

Many business people are too busy with work to discipline their children or spend time with them. They only know how to give them money and never attend parent-teacher meetings, instead having their housekeepers or drivers do it for them.

It's really good and rare that Zhan Yue's brother and sister-in-law could do this.

From Zhan Yue's words, I also learned that his brother and sister-in-law would often personally pick up and drop off the children from school, and would also change their long-planned schedules and cancel all their work for the sake of the children.

They value their children's education and spend time with them, which is why they raise children with sound values ​​who are cheerful and outgoing.

No wonder the Zhan family has been able to maintain its position as the richest family in Dongguan. They have a lineage of outstanding individuals, with each generation producing exceptional talents.

"Yes, that's true, it's very rare."

The old lady smiled and said, "Our family values ​​education and companionship. Children who have their parents with them tend to have better personalities. They are sunny, generous, cheerful, and confident."

Zeng Xiaoya nodded.

"Xiaoya, what do you think of Zhan Yue's courtyard? I always complain that his courtyard has no beautiful scenery. He just had some trees planted, built two pavilions, and some lawns. There's no scenery to enjoy anymore."

Zeng Xiaoya smiled and said, "It's great! The trees are shady, and it's very comfortable to stroll along the tree-lined path. The air is also fresh."

"That's right. Grandma always says my backyard isn't pretty. I only have such a small space, how can I decorate it? I just plant some ornamental trees, build two gazebos, and put up a swing."

"I love it this way, it's quiet and comfortable. In the early morning or after it rains, I take a walk in the backyard and the air is so fresh."

The old lady said to Zeng Xiaoya, "Xiaoya, look at him. I told him he has a bad sense of aesthetics, but he wouldn't admit it. Of all my grandsons, the eighth one has the worst house decor."

"Grandma Zhan, Zhan Yue's aesthetic sense is not bad either. I think it's fine like this, simple and comfortable. I also like this kind of arrangement."

“Okay, you two are on the same page, and Grandma didn’t say anything.”

The old lady didn't forget to wink at Zhan Yue.

It means that the two people had the same aesthetic sense, and when they became husband and wife, it was just like the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together."

Zeng Xiaoya and Zhan Yue share similar views on many things.

"Xiaoya, do your parents rarely come back?"

The old lady asked.

Those are my future in-laws.

If Zeng's parents come back, the two families should visit each other more often and let them get to know Zhan Yue better. If he can win over his future in-laws, it will be much easier for Zhan Yue to win the heart of his beloved.

“My parents’ workplace is a bit far from Dongguan City. It takes three or four hours by high-speed rail. They only take one day off, just like me. It’s too rushed to come back in one day.”

"So they rarely come back. If there's something important happening at home, they need to take time off from work to squeeze in a few days to come back."

“My brother lives nearby, and they usually live together. I’m the only one who stays in Dongguan.”

Zeng Xiaoya remembered that her parents had come back for a few days about half a year ago. Usually, the family communicates by mobile phone, and if she wants to see her parents, she can only do so via video.

"Your work is indeed very busy, thank you for your hard work."

Zeng Xiaoya smiled and said, "It is hard work, but since we chose this path, we must persevere. My grandparents are already very old and they still insist on walking this path."

In the words of my grandparents, as long as they can still breathe and take patients' pulses and prescribe medicine, they will continue to use their medical skills to save lives.

This is a doctor's duty; once they choose this path, they will see it through to the end.

“If your grandparents and parents ever come back, please tell Grandma Zhan that she will visit you. I really admire them.”

A truly good doctor has excellent medical ethics and his family has been doctors for generations.

Zeng Xiaoya said, "Next month on the 20th is my grandfather's 80th birthday according to the lunar calendar. My dad and my uncle said they want to help the old man celebrate. I guess everyone in our family will be able to come back on that day."

"To be honest, our whole family hasn't gotten together in a long time. We all work in hospitals in different places, and we're all very busy and live far from home, so we can count on one hand the number of times we've come back."

"My second uncle and aunt are the people who live in this old house. Now that I'm back in Dongguan for work, there's another me."

My cousin is still studying. After he gets into university, he will also leave Dongguan. He may not be able to return to Dongguan to work after graduation. I guess he will be someone who will leave his hometown again.

"In the lunar calendar, it's the 20th of next month. That's almost the end of the year, there's still more than a month to go."

The old lady calculated the days and realized that there was still more than a month until Grandpa Zeng's 80th birthday.

"Xiaoya, you and Zhan Yue are friends now. If your grandfather comes back for his birthday celebration, you have to send us an invitation."

"Grandma Zhan, I can't promise anything right now. This is just what my dad and the others suggested. It still depends on Grandpa's approval. If Grandpa decides to come back for his birthday celebration, he will invite relatives and friends. I will definitely have my parents send an invitation to your family."