When Ah Hu picked up Cheng Tianfang and returned home, it was already around eight o'clock in the evening.
Everyone was still waiting for her to have dinner, waiting happily for them.
Cheng Tianfang was very embarrassed and explained that the boat arrived late and kept everyone waiting.
Xue's mother's eyes lit up and she exclaimed: "How come A Fang has changed so much! When I looked at the photos at home, she was not very tall yet and she was chubby. Now she is tall and slender! Oh! She is really a top ten woman.
Eight changes! The more you change, the more beautiful you become!”
Liu Ying laughed and said: "I was a little whiter and better looking a while ago. I went to the South Island and got a lot of tan now!"
"Beautiful! Very beautiful!" Xue's father said warmly: "It's okay to be a little darker. It's a bit wheaty, but not black. She looks very healthy, her teeth are white, and she looks particularly cheerful when she smiles!"
Cheng Muhai smiled lovingly: "Don't be in a hurry to get any gifts. Let's eat first. Everyone has been waiting for you for a long time."
"Uncle and aunt, I'm so sorry." Cheng Tianfang apologized: "The boat arrived too late. You all need to eat first next time, otherwise you will all have to starve with me. I'm so sorry."
Father Xue said: "It's okay. Anyway, everyone has snacks in the afternoon. We either eat or drink every day during the New Year. I'm not hungry at all. It would be better if we can eat later."
"Come on, come on! Hurry up and serve it to the table." Liu Ying said with a smile.
Everyone gathered around a big table and chatted while eating.
Cheng Tianfang excitedly told everyone about her experience in the South Island, and finally said with emotion: "The sky is huge and the earth is vast, and the sea is endless and ever-changing. It seems that in less than a few minutes, the sea changes. Sometimes it is rough, and sometimes it is as calm as the water. People see that.
With the vast sea view, it seems... it seems... nothing matters anymore."
Everyone listened with rapt attention and started laughing.
"That's great! As the saying goes, travel thousands of miles and read thousands of books. You should not only study, but also go out and walk more."
"Yes!" Cheng Tianfang said excitedly: "I have already discussed with my classmates that we will go out during summer and winter vacations, find a place to do part-time work, and go out to play when we have time. We will keep company, including male and female classmates.
, this is safer.”
"No." Xue Ling explained: "You are all students and have not experienced the world deeply. You cannot go around in small groups. Even if you want to go, you can only go to a large and safe place."
Cheng Muhai also disagreed and said: "This time it is organized by the school teachers, otherwise I would not let you go! How can you girls in their teens and 20s rest assured that it is such a long journey!"
Cheng Tianfang whispered: "We didn't go around randomly. We all went to regular places. We always went together when we went out. No one went around randomly."
"In short, you can't go anywhere unless organized by the school teachers." Cheng Muhai said in a deep voice.
Cheng Tianyuan also echoed: "Students always think things are simpler, but society is far more complicated than you think! If it is organized by a school teacher, you can go. But if it is organized privately, don't go."
Ahu also disagreed, saying: "Society's people are complicated, and you are not deeply involved in the world. You really can't organize it on your own - it's not safe."
Cheng Tianfang couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and whispered: "Oh!"
Xue Ling said with a smile: "If you want to go out during the summer vacation, why not go to the Imperial Capital to help my father and mother and do some part-time work? Or go to the Imperial Capital to take some summer courses, learn some skills, and learn more.
It’s always a good thing to have your own talents.”
"That's good!" Dad Xue said with a smile: "You are still young now, so don't worry about working and making money. In the future, life will still be long, and there are still a lot of jobs and things waiting for you to do. During the summer vacation, go to the Imperial Capital to learn some skills.
The class tasks are heavier than those in ordinary schools, but the content is very substantial and the things learned are practical.”
Cheng Tianfang's eyes lit up and he asked: "Uncle, what are they?"
Dad Xue thought for a while and replied: "I occasionally see some advertisements, saying that they are hairdressers, fashion designers, accountants, making cakes and breads, etc., there are many!"
"Really?!" Cheng Tianfang was so excited that he put down the bowls and chopsticks, and asked excitedly: "Do you have these? It's great! I want to learn accounting, and I also want to learn how to make bread and cakes! Occasionally, you can do it in the provincial capital.
I saw some cake and bakery shops, and the business was good. Unfortunately, the prices were a bit expensive, and students generally couldn’t afford them.”
"Okay!" Mother Xue smiled and said, "We will help you register in advance. You just need to write your name and ID card to us."
"This is not good!" Cheng Muhai interrupted warmly, "Does the school have... accommodation? Food?"
Father Xue explained: "Usually locals go there to study. Most of these vocational schools do not provide accommodation. The accommodation is large and cannot be afforded in the imperial capital. Usually you are responsible for lunch and make other arrangements yourself."
"Then you can't go." Cheng Muhai said solemnly: "If you run in and out as a girl, you will definitely trouble your in-laws and them to follow you. They also have to do business. It will be too troublesome for them."
Cheng Tianfang buried his head and did not dare to say anything else.
"Hey!" Mother Xue said with a smile: "Mu Hai, you don't have to worry about this. We have many houses in Didu, and some of them are still vacant. We will see if the school is close to that place, and let A Fang live there.
Go there. There are many buses in the Imperial Capital, so it's very convenient to get in and out. If you're worried, you can just let her live with us. She takes the bus out in the morning and comes back after class, which is pretty good."
"This... is too troublesome." Cheng Muhai apologized in a low voice: "You are so busy with work and have several factories to take care of. She will definitely trouble you..."
"No." Father Xue said with a smile: "She is not Xiao Ranran. She needs to be coaxed and held. She is so big, maybe she can still help us!"
Xue Ling said: "That's it. I think it's very practical to learn these skills. People can't just learn one or two kinds of knowledge. There are many buses in the imperial capital and there are many buses, so it's very convenient to get in and out. Dad, Mom, don't worry.
My parents can guarantee it for you, so just let A Fang go."
Cheng Tianfang chuckled, "I will not cause trouble to uncle and aunt."
After hearing this, Cheng Muhai finally nodded in agreement.
Father Xue smiled and said, "Okay, then it's settled."
Cheng Tianfang stood up, smiled and bowed: "Thank you dad! Thank you sister-in-law! I also want to thank my uncle and aunt in advance. I will ask you to take care of me then."
"My family, you don't have to be so polite." Xue's father and mother waved their hands, "This kid is so polite."
Cheng Tianyuan also supported his sister to learn more, saying: "It will be July and August, and your sister-in-law will be in confinement. Xiao Ranran may go to the imperial capital and ask her parents to help take care of her. Sooner or later, you will have to help take care of Xiao Ranran."
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"Okay!" Cheng Tianfang nodded heavily, "Brother, don't worry, I will take good care of Xiao Ranran."
Liu Ying never had any ideas, but she was happy when she heard that her daughter was going to the imperial capital to learn more skills.
"The Imperial Capital is a big city. I heard it's a big place. Don't run around and listen to your uncle and aunt in everything. Do you understand?"
"I know, Mom." Cheng Tianfang replied obediently.
Xue Ling greeted with a smile: "Eat quickly, otherwise the food will get cold, so eat it while it's hot."
Ah Hu took a big mouthful of rice and said with a smile: "You are all talking, I am the only one who is eating. If you don't eat, I will eat all the food!"
Everyone laughed!
After eating, Ahu happily went home with the gift given to him by Cheng Tianfang.
Cheng Muhai was playing chess with Xue's father. He raised his head and explained: "Ahu has recognized me as his godfather. From now on, you have to change your name to his brother."