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“Xiao Cao, if you really consider Ziye as family, you shouldn’t treat him as a tool, but rather as a family member and think more about him.”

The second brother-in-law advised, "We've already lived like this for the rest of our lives, but we still have children. If Ziye is able to help them, he won't hold it against us."

Cao Zhizhui remained silent for a moment, then said indifferently, "He's cold and aloof about this relationship now, but whether he'll still acknowledge us when our children grow up is another matter entirely."

"We can't possibly be related to relatives like that..."

Cao Zhizhui and his companion glanced at Liang Lu and his companion, finding them terrifyingly naive and pitifully ignorant, completely unaware of the rules governing this world.

Of course, Cao Zhizhui wasn't so brainless as to shout and make a scene at his grandmother's 80th birthday celebration, showing a truly unpleasant attitude!
However, in the time that followed, he avoided seeing Fang Ziye, and even when they bumped into each other, they would just pass by.

Fang Ziye felt quite helpless about this, but there was nothing he could do.

The overall atmosphere was good. Liang Xia and Fang Nan were the stars of the show at the banquet. People chatted with them and praised Fang Ziye so much that they were tired of hearing it.

Liang Xia was a good talker, and she always spoke modestly, saying, "Actually, we didn't do anything. Fang Ziye went all out on his own. I only had one thought: as long as Fang Ziye could study, I would give everything I had to support him..."

……

In the evening, the sweltering July heat seemed to have no place in the town.

The climate in my hometown is still very pleasant.

Liang Xia didn't forget everything just because she stole the show at her grandmother's birthday banquet. After seeing her granddaughter Yan Dada in a video call with Xi Yan, she immediately said, "Xiao Ye, why don't you rush back tonight?"

“I’m afraid I can’t take care of Tingzhu and her mother-in-law alone. Your father and I will come over after breakfast tomorrow.”

"I'll ask your second brother to take us to the high-speed rail station then..."

"Let your eldest and second eldest brothers take care of taking your maternal grandparents to the hospital."

Fang Ziye nodded: "That's fine. Grandma was quite happy today, and Grandpa and Grandma also agreed."

"But Mom, you should watch your words. Your uncle's family isn't well-off, so don't pretend to be generous here."

“Our custom here is that sons are responsible for taking care of their parents. If you act generous, your uncles and other relatives will lose face and think you are deliberately implying that they are unfilial.”

"You know?"

Fang Nan replied, "See, I told you to be careful."

"Your brother and sister-in-law didn't look too good at the time."

Feeling completely innocent, Liang Xia was being bullied by two grown men all by herself. She retorted, "Can't I even worry about my parents' health?"

Fang Ziye said, "It's not that it's impossible, it's that after you changed your previous mindset of saving money, you didn't change it back in time."

“What you think doesn’t cost much money, your uncles might not be willing to spend all at once. You can talk to them privately.”

Liang Xia is now a "wealthy person" with a pension. Fang Ziye gives her more than she can spend each month. She also has the money to frequently buy Xi Yan "toys" like her mother-in-law Min Limin!
But as the saying goes, it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.

It's not that Liang Xia doesn't understand reason; it's just that someone like her, who doesn't have much cultural refinement, finds it difficult to have an accurate understanding of her own mindset and self-awareness.

While Liang Xia meant no harm, to others, her "statement" sounded a bit pretentious.

Fang Ziye knew that his mother was not very educated and was not trying to belittle his uncles, but to others it sounded like he was 'pretending to be high-minded' and that he didn't treat people like human beings now that he had money.

This is not good.

However, Fang Ziye would not allow his mother to continue down this path, but instead chose to speak frankly about it.

If her family's circumstances were similar to others, Liang Xia wouldn't need Fang Ziye's reminders. On the contrary, she was self-aware enough not to pretend to be wealthy.

Fang Nan changed the subject: "Ziye, what's up with Cao Zhizhui today? Why is he so fixated on you?"

Fang Ziye then recounted how Cao Zhi had gone for an interview, mentioned Fang Ziye's name, and was immediately hired...

Upon hearing this, Liang Xia became angry: "I'll just call my older sister. How could such a thing be?"

"It's like asking my son Fang Ziye to sell his face. He doesn't know anything, yet you want him to be a leader. Isn't that just harming him?"

Fang Nan took Liang Xia's phone: "Yes! You called your older sister again, and you went and yelled at her from a superior position?"

"Think carefully about how my brothers and sisters and I handled this matter before."

"At this critical time, don't start a fire yet. Wait a couple of days until everyone has calmed down before you explain the whole story."

"Ask Xiao Cao about his current situation, whether he's in any trouble, whether he's encountered obstacles that require help, and whether he's truly capable but is being held back."

"If Cao Zhizhui is capable enough, and everyone is vying for the same position, and everyone is pulling strings, then we'll try our best to help. But if he can't even get past the threshold..."

"There's nothing we can do about it..."

Fang Ziye nodded: "Yes, Mom, that's what I meant too. You can contact Aunt and Third Sister again later to clarify things before we talk about it."

While the parents have managed the household affairs well in general, there are still some small details that need attention.

Water that is too clear has no fish, and Fang Ziye is not the kind of person who is so aloof that he has nothing of value.

But as I said before, none of my 'brothers and sisters' are particularly well-educated; they don't even have a college diploma. How can you expect them to promote someone else?

"Brother Liang Lu's idea is better. He said he wants to rent a shop in Han City and then find a way to send his child to study in Han City."

"Mom, you should ask your second uncle and the others about their plans. If the budget is still a bit short, or if they've done an on-site inspection and think everything is okay, then you can help out yourself," Fang Ziye suggested.

Liang Xia said, "I'm worried that Liang Lu's car repair skills won't be enough to get by in Han City, since there are so many car repair shops there."

"He runs a shop here and his customers are all acquaintances, so his income is not bad."

“But if he doesn’t have any connections or acquaintances in a big city, it’s very difficult to get his business going.” Liang Xia has her own considerations when it comes to doing business.

"Big cities also have small car repair shops, and 4S stores are 4S stores; they each have their own ways of doing things."

"There are more people working hard in big cities, more cars, and more business. It's right for Brother Liang Lu to want to go out and try his luck."

"Brother Liang Lu also thought of that. If Xiaoxue wants to go to a better school in the future, it would be good to send her out to study junior high and high school as soon as possible."

"If you have the qualifications, a good learning environment will be more advantageous when taking the college entrance exam," Fang Ziye said.

"Are you blaming your parents for not being capable enough?" Liang Xia suddenly smiled.

Fang Ziye's expression hardened: "Mom, look, you're overthinking things again. What more do you want?"

"You almost couldn't get your chin back today, right?"

"Really are."

Fang Ziye glanced at the time and said, "I have to go to the station. I'll head back tonight. Tell Grandma and Grandpa tomorrow."

"We'll bring Xiyan back to visit his parents during the Mid-Autumn Festival."

If Xi Yan hadn't been hospitalized with a fever, Fang Ziye definitely wouldn't have been in such a hurry to go back.

But young people are constantly growing.

Previously, Fang Ziye only needed to take care of his studies and work, and at most he only needed to take Luo Tingzhu around.

That's no longer the case. Fang Ziye has started a family and has a baby.

The baby is fine, everything is alright. The only difference is that there's one more thing to worry about than before—the child had a fever and was hospitalized. Fang Ziye's heart was actually a little more troubled. "You should go quickly. Poor Xiyan. Leave the rest to me and your mother."

"Be careful when you arrive. You and Tingzhu are both doctors, so make sure nothing happens to Xiyan."

“When a child has a fever, it’s easy for them to have muscle spasms!” Fang Nan solemnly instructed.

"That's called febrile seizures. Xiyan's condition is already being treated, so it won't happen."

"This is probably a bacterial infection. Bacterial infections come on quickly, so they should subside quickly too!"

After Fang Ziye finished speaking, he hugged his parents and then turned to leave without saying much sentimental stuff.

Money isn't everything, but the best thing about having money is that you can come and go as you please without having to worry about the costs involved.

Although Fang Ziye's roots are in Ba County, he has eventually grown up.

For Fang Ziye now, going to Han City is not leaving his hometown, but returning home.

Ba County, where Fang Ziye's maternal grandparents and relatives are, will gradually become a place he cherishes, unlike when he was a child, where they were always by his side...

……

When Fang Ziye arrived in Han City, it was already 11:40 p.m.

After getting off the high-speed train, Fang Ziye drove directly to the hospital.

Pediatrics Department, New Campus of Zhongnan Hospital

After Luo Tingzhu unlocked the door for Fang Ziye, she said, "Senior brother, didn't I tell you not to come back?"

“My mom and I were worried about Xiyan, and my grandparents were also very concerned about her, so I rushed back.”

"How is Xiyan doing now?"

Luo Tingzhu said, "The temperature was exactly 38 degrees Celsius half an hour ago, and we used physical cooling methods."

"The highest temperature today will still be 39.5 degrees Celsius."

"It's a bacterial infection, so the fluctuations are quite large, but it's nothing to worry about. Tingzhu, why don't you go back and rest for a while?" Fang Ziye suggested.

Luo Tingzhu shook her head: "I'm not going back. Xiyan keeps calling for her mother in her dreams. I have to stay with her."

Luo Tingzhu is younger than Fang Ziye, but she is no longer the naive and aloof little girl she once was. She is now Xiyan's mother.

A mother's love makes her strong. Although Luo Tingzhu had struggled and endured for a long time, she still dared not and could not escape.

“Let’s go together then. Xiyan should be feeling better after today,” Fang Ziye said.

"Okay!!" Luo Tingzhu nodded and pushed the suitcase back with Fang Ziye.

"Did your parents and grandparents say anything to me?" Luo Tingzhu asked with a light laugh.

"They told you to take care of yourself and rest. They've all been through this before and know how heartbreaking it is for a child to have a high fever."

"Grandma also brought you a gift, it's chili oil she made herself," Fang Ziye said, lowering his voice.

Luo Tingzhu nodded and said, "Um, I haven't had dinner yet, senior brother, could you give me the box?"

Fang Ziye was taken aback: "You're not waiting, are you? Has Xiyan eaten yet?"

Wow, you skipped dinner just to eat some delicious local specialties?
Luo Tingzhu didn't blush this time: "It's just that I didn't have time..."

Watching Luo Tingzhu's retreating figure, Fang Ziye felt a warmth in his heart. Although Luo Tingzhu was an associate professor, she was also the head of a research group and the leader of the anesthesiology department in the sanatorium.

After all, she's just a 32-year-old girl, and a little foodie at that.

Although she gave up snacks to avoid making Xiyan crave them, her foodie nature remained unchanged.

Fang Ziye quietly turned and walked towards Xi Yan.

Xi Yan's face was delicate, but flushed red. Her eyes were closed, and her brows furrowed occasionally, clearly indicating that she was in considerable discomfort.

Bacterial infections can cause more severe symptoms than viral infections.

Even if Fang Ziye is Fang Ziye and Luo Tingzhu is Luo Tingzhu, it is still impossible to prevent Xiyan from having a bacterial infection.

……

The next day, Fang Ziye was awakened by a ringing bell.

On the other end of the phone was Tian Chong from Enshi Logistics of Guangbai Group.

Fang Ziye immediately hung up the phone, gave Luo Tingzhu a look, walked out, and dialed back: "Hello, President Tian."

"Professor Fang, I'm sorry to bother you so early."

"The main thing is that your brother-in-law, Cao Zhizhui, came knocking on my door early this morning, saying that he had just had drinks with you and might suggest making some changes to the personnel at our Enshi logistics department?"

"Professor Fang, how come you have time to personally handle these matters?" Tian Chong's voice was restrained and nervous.

He had no doubt that Guangbai Group would fire him, the logistics manager, for Fang Ziye's sake, and that the entire logistics system in Enshi would be completely overhauled for Fang Ziye's sake.

Tian Chong simply couldn't figure out why Fang Ziye would go to such lengths.

Fang Ziye took a deep breath: "That was a rumor spread by Cao Zhizhui. I have never discussed anything with him."

“This time, our conversation wasn’t very pleasant, Mr. Tian. You don’t need to consider my feelings anymore. Just do what needs to be done.”

"It's fine to open it."

Fang Ziye could tolerate Cao Zhizhui forcing him to make a statement in front of his relatives, but he couldn't tolerate Cao Zhizhui using his name to spread rumors.

This involves a question of character.

"Huh?" Tian Chong was dumbfounded.

"Mr. Tian, ​​I'm getting a call."

"Let's not fire him right away. If he should be fired according to the rules and regulations, then he should be fired. If he shouldn't be fired, then let's keep him."

"I haven't commented on the promotion, and I don't understand logistics... Anyway, I got an urgent call..." Fang Ziye quickly hung up the phone and put Cao Zhizhui's matter out of his mind.

In Fang Ziye's case, this kind of thing wouldn't even rank sixth.

“The calligraphy brush! ~ It’s me.” Fang Ziye’s tone was calm.

"What? Director Zeng fell and broke a bone? When did this happen?"

Zeng Duoqin's voice came from the other end: "Director Fang, I've had the worst luck imaginable. This morning, I slipped on a watermelon while going down to the underground parking garage and broke my wrist..."

"Please come and save me!" Zeng Duoqin cried out anxiously.

A wrist fracture won't kill you, but it could ruin Zeng Duoqin's surgical career.

Hands are a surgeon's lifeblood. (End of Chapter)