My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1296 Responsibilities

They became parents and shouldered more responsibilities and obligations. But they did not feel tired or annoyed because of this. On the contrary, they cherished the time they spent with each other and their families even more. Zhou Xing was still busy with work, but he would try to shorten his business trips and go home more often to spend time with his family; Ling Xue put more energy into taking care of the children. She quit some unnecessary work and social activities and concentrated on taking care of the children and doing housework at home.

As the child started to speak and walk, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue witnessed every moment of his growth. They taught him to speak, read, sing, and draw, and took him to the park, museums, and vacations. Every smile and hug of the child made them feel extremely happy and satisfied.

As the child grew up, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue also began to consider his education. They hope to provide the best educational resources for their child so that he can receive a good education. After some research and investigation, they chose a school with a good reputation for their child. In order to facilitate the child's schooling and family care, they bought a larger house near the school. After the family moved into the new home, life became more colorful. They planted flowers, plants and trees in the yard to create a warm and comfortable family garden; they arranged various children's toys and books in the room to create a good learning and living environment for the child.

During the child's growth, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue also focused on cultivating his interests and moral cultivation. They found that the child had a strong interest in music, so they enrolled him in piano and violin classes. The child showed great talent and enthusiasm in the world of music and often won awards in various competitions. In addition to music education, they also taught the child to be honest and kind, respect the elderly and love the young, and be willing to help others. They set an example and influenced the child's moral concepts and values ​​with their words and deeds.

When their children were teenagers, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue also made new breakthroughs and achievements in their careers. With his many years of architectural experience and innovative spirit, Zhou Xing became a well-known architectural designer in the industry; Ling Xue also made her mark in the field of architectural design, and her works have won many domestic and international design awards. They often participated in the design of various high-end architectural projects together, becoming a pair of good stories in the architectural world.

However, the passage of time has not made them forget their original intention. Although they have achieved high status and achievements in the construction industry, they still maintain their love and persistence in the construction industry. They hope to pass on their experience and wisdom to the next generation of architects and make greater contributions to China's construction industry. So, they began to actively participate in various architectural academic exchange activities and social welfare undertakings. They held lectures and seminars in colleges and universities to share their architectural experience and design concepts; they participated in education poverty alleviation projects in poor areas, designing and building modern teaching buildings for local schools; they also initiated the establishment of an architectural public welfare foundation to subsidize students who have architectural dreams but financial difficulties to complete their studies.

At an award ceremony in the golden autumn season, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for their outstanding contributions in the field of architecture. When they walked onto the podium, there was warm applause and cheers from the audience. Zhou Xing held the trophy in his hand, with tears of excitement in his eyes. He looked at Ling Xue and the child beside him, and then said to the audience: "Thank you for your support and recognition. In fact, this award belongs not only to me and my wife, but also to the team behind us, our family and the construction career we love. We are just one of many construction people, but we believe that as long as we hold on to our dreams and beliefs and work hard, we will definitely be able to create our own glory in the field of architecture." After that, he held Ling Xue's hand tightly, and bowed to the audience with her and the child to express his gratitude.

After the award ceremony, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue took their child back to the city where they first met. They came to the commercial complex that witnessed the beginning of their love, and looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar building outline, feeling a lot of emotion in their hearts. The child asked curiously: "Mom and Dad, what is this place?" Zhou Xing squatted down, gently stroked the child's head and said: "Baby, this is where mom and dad met, and this place carries many beautiful memories of us." Ling Xue also came over and hugged the child and said: "Yes, baby. This building is like a time capsule, and it preserves all our stories in it."

The family of three took a family photo in front of the commercial complex. In the photo, they were all smiling happily, with the bustling city and the magnificent commercial complex building in the background. This photo became a precious souvenir in their family life, and also forever frozen their story at that moment.

In the days ahead, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue will continue to be active in the construction industry. They use their wisdom and talent to paint a more colorful picture for China's urbanization process; they use their love and responsibility to convey positive energy to the society; they use their stories to inspire generations of construction workers to pursue their dreams and move forward courageously. And the commercial complex will always stand in the center of the city, witnessing every important moment of their love, career and life journey.

On the edge of a quiet country town, there is a fishing ground surrounded by green trees and caressed by the breeze. It is the brainchild of Ling Xue. Next door, Zhou Xing's farm is also bustling with chickens crowing, dogs barking, and the fragrance of fruits and vegetables. These two places, which were originally peaceful, gradually developed a rift because of some trivial matters.

Ling Xue is a young and stubborn woman who has had a strong interest in fishing since she was young. When she grew up, she resolutely devoted herself to this business. She spent all her savings and took out a loan from the bank to transform the abandoned fish pond into a large-scale fishing ground. There are weeping willows planted beside the fish pond. Whenever the breeze blows, the willow branches gently brush the water surface, creating ripples, attracting fish to jump out of the water from time to time, splashing a string of crystal water. Fishing enthusiasts come in droves, either enjoying the tranquility of fishing alone or spending happy time with their families. Ling Xue's fishing ground has gradually become famous.

Zhou Xingze is a native rural man. He carefully cultivated the land left by his ancestors into a farm. The farm grows a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruits, and also raises a group of plump poultry and livestock. He is hospitable and often invites neighbors and tourists to taste his fresh ingredients. His farm has become a popular leisure place in the town.

At first, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing helped each other from time to time. When Ling Xue held activities at the fishing ground, she would purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from Zhou Xing's farm as prizes; and when Zhou Xing received guests at the farm, he would recommend them to go to Ling Xue's fishing ground to experience the fun of fishing. However, this harmonious situation did not last long.

The incident started on a sunny weekend. Ling Xue's fishing ground was fully booked that day, and cars drove into the parking lot early in the morning. Ling Xue, as usual, warmly welcomed every guest, arranged fishing spots for them, and distributed fishing gear. But just as everyone was ready to show their skills, a pungent smell filled the air. It turned out that Zhou Xing's farm was slaughtering pigs today, and due to lack of manpower, the way of handling the pigs' offal was not appropriate. The smell drifted over with the wind, making some guests at the fishing ground frown.

"What's that smell? It's so bad, how can we fish properly?" A fashionably dressed lady couldn't help but complain.

Ling Xue quickly apologized with a smile: "I'm sorry, everyone. The farm next door is processing pork today. The smell may be a bit strong. Please be patient. I will see if I can ask them to find a way to solve it."

After saying that, Ling Xue hurried to Zhou Xing's farm. At this time, the farm was also busy, and Zhou Xing was directing the guys to cut pork.

"Zhou Xing, what's wrong with you? The smell has drifted to my fishing grounds and many customers are complaining." Ling Xue said with a frown.

Zhou Xing looked helpless: "Sister Lingxue, I'm really sorry. I decided to kill an extra pig today, but I didn't expect the smell to be so strong. Don't worry, I'll have someone clean up these things right away and try not to affect you."

Ling Xue thought the matter was resolved so easily, but when she returned to the fishing ground, she found that several customers had packed up their fishing rods and left early. She was secretly anxious. These were all old customers. If she offended them because of this matter, how would she do business in the future?

Since then, similar minor frictions have occurred from time to time. Sometimes it was because Zhou Xing's farm sprayed pesticides in the early morning, and the smell of the pesticides made the fish in the fishing grounds less likely to bite the hooks; sometimes it was because Ling Xue's fishing grounds had the sound system turned up too loud, making the poultry in the farm uneasy and causing a drop in egg production. The two quarreled over this a lot, and their originally friendly relationship became strained.

Once, Ling Xue ran into Zhou Xing at the town market. The stall owners and customers around seemed to have noticed the strange atmosphere between them and cast curious glances at them. "Zhou Xing, we can't go on like this, we have to find a solution." Ling Xue took the initiative to break the silence.

Zhou Xing snorted: "What can we do? It's always you guys who start trouble first."

Ling Xue was so angry that her face turned pale: "How did I cause trouble? It was obviously your farm that affected my fishing ground first."

The two started arguing, their voices getting louder and louder, attracting people from the market to come over and watch. In the end, the two parted unhappily after being persuaded by an old mayor.

After returning home, Ling Xue sat alone in the pavilion beside the fishing ground in a daze. She looked at the peaceful fish pond, feeling mixed emotions. She knew that this would only harm her business, but she couldn't bring herself to bow her head and ask for peace.

Zhou Xing was also full of grievances. He felt that Ling Xue was too much. She would harp on a small matter and totally disregarded the hard work of their farm. He walked around the farm, looking at the tourists who were a little unhappy because of the conflict with the fishing ground, and he also felt worried.

A few days passed like this, and an unexpected opportunity brought a turning point in their relationship.

The town decided to hold a large-scale rural tourism cultural festival to promote local characteristic industries and tourism resources. Since Lingxue's fishing ground and Zhouxing's farm are well-known in the local area, they were both selected as important sightseeing spots for the event.

On the eve of the cultural festival, the town government staff found Ling Xue and Zhou Xing, hoping that they could put aside their past grudges and work together to contribute to the event. At first, both of them were reluctant, but after the staff's patient persuasion, they finally agreed.

In order to prepare for the cultural festival, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing began to communicate frequently. They discussed the process of the day, such as how to set up a fishing experience area at the fishing grounds, how to guide tourists to visit the plantation and breeding area of ​​the farm; they also planned some interactive sessions, such as letting tourists participate in making farm dishes and holding fishing competitions.

In the process, the two found that they actually had a lot in common. They both loved this land and hoped to make their hometown better through their own efforts. They also had their own difficulties and pressures, but they had always stood on their own positions and did not try to understand each other.

"Sister Ling Xue, I was not considerate enough in the past. I was only concerned about my own farm affairs and didn't take your feelings into consideration." Zhou Xing said with some guilt.

"Brother Zhou, I'm also wrong. I was too impulsive and didn't discuss it with you properly." Ling Xue responded with a red face.

As the cultural festival approaches, the two people's cooperation becomes more and more tacit. Some new signboards are added to the fishing ground, which not only introduce the fishing ground, but also provide a route map to the farm; some brochures about fishing knowledge and skills are also placed in the farm, so that tourists can go to the fishing ground to play after visiting the farm.

On the day of the cultural festival, the sky was clear blue and the sun shone on the earth, as if covering the entire village with a layer of golden gauze. Tourist buses slowly drove into the village, and tourists began their rural tour with great anticipation.

The first place we came to was Lingxue's fishing ground. As soon as the tourists got off the bus, they were attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of them. Willows were swaying beside the fish pond, colorful koi were swimming in the water, and rows of neat fishing chairs and brand new fishing gear were placed on the shore. Lingxue warmly welcomed every tourist and patiently explained the fishing skills and precautions to them. Many tourists were fishing for the first time. Under Lingxue's guidance, they excitedly threw out the bait and stared at the float intently. After a while, someone caught a fish, and cheers came one after another.

"Wow, fishing is quite interesting!" said a young mother with her child happily.

"Yes, look how beautiful this fish is. We will have delicious fish soup tonight." The child's father also smiled.

Zhou Xing, who was watching this scene, showed a gratified smile on his face. He took some tourists to visit the farm. The farm was also bustling with green vegetable fields, and all kinds of vegetables were growing well.