The old lady smiled and said, “Yes, next time you have a holiday, if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday, we can call your Sister Hai Tong and the others to join us. It will be lively and fun. Hai Tong often takes the children out to play, so she knows the best places to go and where the autumn scenery is most beautiful.”
Zeng Xiaoya said, “Does Sister Hai Tong take the children out every weekend? Then next time we go out to play, we should invite Sister Hai Tong along.”
Zhan Yue took over the conversation. “Big Brother and Sister-in-law are usually very busy with work and have little time to spend with the children. So on weekends, they push aside all social engagements and focus entirely on being with the kids.”
“Indeed, in Dongguan City, no one knows the fun places better than my brother and sister-in-law.”
“Not just them. My other brothers and sisters-in-law also know where to go for fun. Since they became parents, they actually enjoy playing even more than before they were married.”
Before they got married, his older brothers only knew how to work, do business, and attend endless social gatherings.
Their daily schedules were packed full. Where would they have time to go out and play? They barely knew what was fun in Dongguan City. The places they went to most were probably the golf course and the seaside.
Even when they went to those places, it was to entertain clients, take them golfing, or go out to sea for fishing and eat truly fresh seafood.
Zeng Xiaoya said, “After they became parents, they shifted their focus to family and the children. Taking the kids out to play not only allows them to spend time together but also broadens the children’s horizons. It is very good for the kids.”
“Your brothers and sisters-in-law really value their children’s growth and education. That is a good thing. Many wealthy people cannot do this. It is truly rare.”
Many business people are too busy with work. They neglect to discipline their children and have no time to spend with them. They only know how to give money. They never attend parent-teacher meetings themselves. They always send the housekeeper or driver instead.
For Zhan Yue’s brothers and sisters-in-law to do this is really good and very rare.
From what Zhan Yue said, his brothers and sisters-in-law often personally pick up and drop off the children from school. They even change long-planned schedules and cancel work commitments for the sake of the children.
They value education and companionship, which is why they raise children who are upright, cheerful, lively, and confident.
No wonder the Zhan family has always firmly held the position of the richest in Dongguan City. They have capable successors. Every generation produces outstanding talents.
“Yes, it really is quite rare.”
The old lady smiled and said, “Our family places great importance on education and companionship. Children who grow up with their parents’ presence generally have much better personalities. They are sunny, generous, cheerful, and confident.”
Zeng Xiaoya nodded.
“Xiaoya, what do you think of the way Zhan Yue arranged his courtyard? I always feel there is no nice scenery here. He only had people plant some trees, build two pavilions, lay some lawns, and that is it. There is no view to enjoy at all.”
Zeng Xiaoya smiled and said, “It is actually quite nice like this. The trees provide shade. Walking along the tree-lined path feels very comfortable. The air is fresh too.”
“Exactly. Grandma always says my backyard is not pretty. It is only this big. How else can I arrange it? Just plant some scenic trees, build two pavilions, and put up a swing.”
“I like it this way. It is quiet and comfortable. In the early morning or after it rains, walking in the backyard, the air feels especially fresh and clean.”
The old lady said to Zeng Xiaoya, “Look at him, Xiaoya. I say his sense of aesthetics is poor, but he refuses to admit it. Among all my grandsons, the one whose home scenery is arranged the worst is Old Eight.”
“Grandma Zhan, Zhan Yue’s sense of aesthetics is not bad at all. I think it is very good like this. Simple and comfortable. I also prefer this kind of arrangement.”
“Fine. You two share the same opinion. Grandma will say no more.”
