CHAPTER 289: I JUST ADORE YOUR PERCEPTIVE AND CONSIDERATE NATURE!

Oh my, if other wives have it, my wife must have it; if other wives don’t have it, my wife must still have it. Isn’t that sweet?

Just thinking about it makes her heart overflow with bubbly happiness!

Seeing his wife so overjoyed she could spin in circles from the surprise, Lianshan felt that his days of scrimping and saving could not be more worthwhile.

Mm, surprises like this can come more often in the future.

He’ll ask his brothers-in-law for advice next time; even that kid Chenchen can do some small business during holidays to earn money and gain experience.

As a father, can’t he also find a suitable side project to earn money?

The salary and bonuses are all handed over to his wife.

This husband, who relies on his wife for pocket money and wants to surprise her occasionally, desperately needs a secret stash!

The loving couple, fired up by the ring full of affection, spent a passionate night together. When Shuzhen opened her eyes again, it was already late morning.

Luckily, Uncle Wu, Lian Hai, and Lian Yue are arriving by train at two in the afternoon.

Otherwise, if the guests arrived and the lazy hosts hadn’t gotten out of bed yet...

The thought of it made her a bit embarrassed!

She glared angrily at the person who came over upon hearing the movement and was eagerly helping her find clothes. Shuzhen gritted her teeth, saying, "Hmph, culprit!"

"Ah, honey, you’re charging me with a crime, huh! It was you who wanted me to work harder last night, to try and gather all seven small diamonds. I was just cooperating with you,"

Shuzhen got flustered, fiercely glared at him, and looked like she was going to cover the mouth of the person talking nonsense: "Blabbermouth! If the kids hear this, they’ll make you sleep in the living room!"

"Don’t worry, honey, the little light bulbs aren’t at home right now!" Lianshan chuckled slyly as Shuzhen slapped his mischievous hand away. He quickly confessed under her puzzled gaze: "Uh, that... Lian En went next door early to learn painting from Feng Ju.

Chenchen thinks that things like firecrackers and couplets sell well and have high profits during the New Year. He asked his second brother early to get the goods, which arrived last night. The little guy was up early to go set up a stall at the village market. Xinzhi and Xinyue were hired to help him.

Xinqing wanted to see her little cousin and called her big brother early to pick her and Lian Xi up.

So now, it’s just us two left in the house."

Shuzhen frowned, "In this bitter cold, Chenchen takes Xinzhi and Xinyue out to set up a stall? Plus, they’ll return by two in the afternoon, and his Uncle and aunts will be back!"

"I opposed it, but our prospective big boss says, ’Without accumulating small steps, how can you reach a thousand miles?’ A small stall can accumulate big experience. If you don’t suffer hard times first, how can you expect to become successful? He’s aiming for big business in the future and isn’t afraid of hardship, just hopes we, as parents, don’t hinder his path to success.

The two girls agreed to the employment by their second brother, and they’ve already received their wages. They need to keep their word and match their labor with five dollars a day.

Each of them is more determined than the next, so what can I do?

I can only dress them warmly to make sure they don’t get frozen!

Oh, right, Chenchen said before leaving that he didn’t bring much stock today. He’ll definitely return by noon, and it won’t delay the important job of going to the station!" Lianshan spread his hands, speaking with a tone of helpless yet proud humor.

Twelve years old and able to set up a stall for business, consistently and with precise insight.

In summer, he sells ice cream, toys for children, and school supplies. In winter, he switches to candied fruits, sunflower seeds, peanuts, and snacks from his second uncle’s factory that aren’t sold locally.

And now, seeing the New Year approach, the little guy has changed his game again.

He says that after years of improving conditions, the villagers’ income levels have risen continuously.

The attention paid to the New Year by the community members will surely increase as well, to the point where he pestered his second uncle to get him plenty of firecrackers and couplets.

Afraid of not being able to manage it alone, he even hired Xinzhi and Xinyue as little helpers!

Listening to his well-explained arrangements early in the morning, Lianshan feels that after the young artist Ji Lianen, his family is about to produce a young entrepreneurial prodigy.

Thinking about how all six of his children might become successful in the future, Lianshan couldn’t contain his joy.

With laughter and conversation, Shuzhen got up, washed, and enjoyed a loving breakfast made by Lianshan.

Just as she was about to thaw the chicken, duck, fish, and meat to prepare for welcoming guests after picking them up from the station,

her sister-in-law, Wu Yinghong, called to say she’d already prepared everything else. She told Shuzhen not to bother with it and just bring Lian Hai and Lian Yue’s families over to her place.

Since they’re all family, Shuzhen didn’t stand on ceremony with Wu Yinghong.

She simply said she’d come over to help and take over the cooking with her second sister-in-law.

So that the sister-in-law, who hasn’t seen her father in years, can leave room to welcome him at the station. Father and daughter can reunite half an hour sooner.

"Hey, I just like how delicate and considerate you are, little sister-in-law! Your brother-in-law is reluctant for you to enter the kitchen, willing to spend more money for us to dine out. I’m really embarrassed to make you tired. I’ve prepared several stews and cooked dishes. Your second sister-in-law can handle the stir-frying, and as for you, just look after your little nephew and niece, those two little troublemakers, and that’ll be enough!" Wu Yinghong happily accepted the kind offer from her sister-in-law.

She was either pregnant or tied down by children, and their father was always busy with work.

On counting, father and daughter haven’t met in five years.

Though they frequently talk on the phone, it can’t replace the regret of not seeing each other, right?

Originally, she thought a little earlier or later wouldn’t matter, but with her sister-in-law’s suggestion, Wu Yinghong realized her longing was growing wild like weeds, unable to wait any longer. She wanted to set off immediately to see her father.

After hanging up, she briefly explained to her sister-in-law Su Hongying, then rushed inside to change clothes like a gust of wind.

Her impatience made Liu Shouren hold his head in amusement and explain a few words to his sister-in-law.

Su Hongying nodded and smiled, "Understand, understand, it’s only natural, isn’t it? After all, the father and daughter haven’t seen for years; their hearts and eyes are full of longing! I’m usually the straightforward type, not as meticulous as little sister. Didn’t think of that, otherwise would’ve reminded my sister-in-law to go pick them up earlier. Brother and sister-in-law, go on, we’ve got the house covered!"