Chapter 372 - 371: The Joy of Reunion
Chapter 372 - 371: The Joy of Reunion
This so-called household contract responsibility system is something new.
It’s usually difficult for everyone to accept something new all at once.
Moreover, committing to a contract for so many years at once.
If you can earn some money each year, that’s fine, but if you can’t, or even lose money, then it’ll be a burden.
And as for the Gu Family here.
Currently, at home are Gu Yunan and his wife.
Gu Yunan admits he isn’t very bright, nor was he a good student, unable to be like his eldest and youngest brothers.
The only thing he excels at is farming.
But he knows that relying solely on farming to provide a better life for his parents, wife, and children is quite challenging.
But now, this household contract responsibility system provides him with hope.
"Mom, Dad, the Country is currently developing in all aspects and coming up with various ways to improve the national economy."
"I think, since this household contract responsibility system is proposed by the Country, it will definitely be strongly supported."
"I believe doing this has great prospects."
"I plan to contract our barren hills and the fields at the foot of the hills."
Old Gu puffed on his pipe, "Second, I also think this is feasible, but do you have enough money? Contracting those barren hills isn’t cheap, as they are large, and the minimum contract term is at least 10 years."
Gu Yunan scratched the back of his head, "Indeed, it’s not enough, but no worries, it was mentioned that loans can be obtained from the bank, so I plan to..."
"Hey, you can’t just go to the bank for a loan." Old Gu immediately disagreed.
The older generation generally feels uneasy and untrusting about taking loans from banks.
"Second, how much do you still owe?"
"Dear, go get our passbook, see if it’s enough, see if we can help the second some."
"Okay." Yao Chunhua agreed without a moment’s hesitation.
After all, the second is also her child.
Since the child wants to achieve something, whatever it is, as parents, support is necessary.
As for money.
Yao Chunhua doesn’t care much about it.
It’s not something you take with you when you’re born or when you die.
Helping the children now is better than holding onto it forever.
When Gu Yunan and Su Miao heard this, they were stunned.
The couple’s eyes turned red.
"Mom, there’s no need to get it."
"Dad, Miao Miao and I are here today just to discuss the contracting matter and didn’t mean anything else..." Gu Yunan hurried to explain.
They truly had no other intention.
They also know it’s not easy for their parents to save money.
They’d rather give more retirement money to their parents, so how could they possibly consider taking their money?
They hadn’t thought about taking or borrowing at all.
So, what the couple previously thought was to borrow from the bank.
"Second, your mom and I have some money, we treat you siblings equally."
"No matter which one of you, as parents, how could we not help if we can?"
"Dear, go get it."
"No, Mom, Dad, it’s really not necessary."
It seemed that the two sides were about to argue.
Two young voices suddenly sounded.
"Grandpa, Grandma~"
"Uncle, Aunt~"
Both Old Gu and Yao Chunhua, as well as Gu Yunan and Su Miao, were instantly dumbfounded.
Old Gu and Yao Chunhua exchanged a glance.
The voices were so young, it must be children’s voices.
Being children calling them Grandpa and Grandma, it could only be...
And the couple also thought, those who could call them Uncle and Aunt would only be their little sister’s children.
So outside is...
Then, when they turned their heads, they saw the whole Gu Jia Ning family coming in with Shi Tou, Zhuangzhuang, and others.
The moment Old Gu and Yao Chunhua saw Gu Jia Ning, their eyes instantly turned red.
"Mom, Dad, I’m back." Gu Jia Ning said with tearful eyes.
Yao Chunhua’s tears flowed like a flood break, falling instantly, as she ran over and hugged Gu Jia Ning tightly.
"Darling daughter, my darling daughter, you’re finally back."
Old Gu hurried over as well, wanting to hug his daughter, but she was already in her mother’s arms, so he couldn’t hug her.
He could only stand beside her, wiping his tears.
Gu Yunan came over, looking at his sister, then at Xingxing and Yueyue, and finally at Sheng Zexi holding the little Tuantuan.
"You’ve come back?" Gu Yunan’s voice also choked slightly.
Sheng Zexi nodded, "Yeah, we’ve come back."
"This must be Tuantuan." Gu Yunan went over and saw the almost half-year-old baby in Sheng Zexi’s arms.
The little child blinked bright eyes, looking at whoever looked at him.
Now, seeing Gu Yunan looking at him, he smiled too.
Gu Yunan felt his heart melt, "This child is truly lovely."
Of course, how could his little sister’s child be anything but lovely?
"Grandpa, Grandma~"
At this side, Yao Chunhua and Old Gu only remembered their grandchildren after hugging and kissing their daughter.
Quickly, they hugged them tightly as well.
"Xingxing, Yueyue, did you miss Grandpa and Grandma?"
"Yes, so, so much!"
"Well, Grandpa and Grandma missed you too."
"Mom, Dad, stop standing, come in and sit, Sis and Brother-in-law must be tired from the journey." Su Miao warmly invited them in.
She prepared malted milk and brought it over.
Su Miao would offer anything to welcome her sister-in-law’s family.
After all, her sister-in-law had saved her life.
"Yes, yes, come in quickly." Yao Chunhua hurriedly took Gu Jia Ning’s hand inside.
Old Gu also took Xingxing and Yueyue’s hands and came in.
Gu Yunan went to help with the luggage.
Inside the hall, Yao Chunhua noticed the little one in Sheng Zexi’s arms.
"This is Tuantuan, right? Back then, you had no one to take care of you during his birth, I should have gone."
Yao Chunhua recalled the time when she couldn’t contact her daughter during the typhoon at Huan Sha Island, she was worried day and night, fearing something bad happened.
Gu Jia Ning quickly hugged her mom, resting her head against her, saying: "Mom, no need to worry, those times are behind us, we’re all smooth sailing, safe and sound, and healthy."
Old Gu quickly chimed in: "Yes, yes, our daughter is right, peace and safety are what’s most important."
Yao Chunhua also hugged Tuantuan, making the little one giggle continually.
Afterward, Gu Yunan talked about the household contract responsibility system.
He also mentioned his plan to contract the barren hills and some fields.
Upon hearing this, Gu Jia Ning immediately raised her hand in support, "That’s great, Second Brother, go and contract them, tell me how much you need, and I’ll give it to you."
"I think this is an excellent opportunity, not to be missed."
"With the barren hills, we can plant fruit trees, herbs, or even start farming. And in the fields, I think we could try rice-fish farming!"
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