Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Lin Yi already felt bad about spending money on the children's training classes. If she were to bring back a piano that cost several thousand yuan, he would nag her for a whole year.

But the situation is different now. Lin Yi has so much money he doesn't know what to do with it, and he only has one granddaughter, Ya Ya, whom he clearly favors. If he brings a piano back now, Lin Yi will at most grumble a bit, but he certainly won't be angry.

Having made up her mind, Lin Qin became even calmer and asked, "What about the others?"

Bai Linlin pondered for a moment and said, "As for English, there's no need to say anything. There aren't many children in our area who learn English in elementary school. You're quite farsighted. Now the little guy can already have simple spoken English conversations. As for calligraphy, you can see that, so I won't say more."

Ping An is a calm and focused person with good concentration and perseverance. His calligraphy and paintings have become our institution's recruitment template. Many parents who have just brought their children here are impressed by Ping An's works and enroll them almost without hesitation.

Moreover, his English is even better than Ya Ya's. You could say he's a promising student. It's rare for a child his age to be so composed. It's just a pity."

Bai Linlin did not continue speaking.

Lin Qin understood, "No one is perfect. We are working hard to overcome his physical defects. He has been exercising more in the past two years, and he looks much better now. Given time, I believe he will be able to transform and become someone who will impress everyone."

Lin Qin's gaze was intense, which slightly shocked Bai Linlin, who nodded in agreement.

"There are also the Xu Jian and Xu Kang brothers. Xu Jian is older and has a stronger ability to absorb information, while Xu Kang is a little slower. However, under the influence of Ping An and Ya Ya, the two brothers are quite motivated and are gradually catching up."

I've noticed that Xu Jian has a great lung capacity; he's tall and strong. If the family can afford it, he could learn to play a wind instrument like the saxophone, giving him an extra skill. Xu Kang, on the other hand, is a bit restless and can't sit still. Learning calligraphy might help him develop patience.

Lin Qin listened to all of Bai Linlin's opinions.

After thinking it over, she discussed it with Lin Yi and Chen Wenjun and decided to go to Lin Ying's place to discuss the child's studies with her.

Since we're going there anyway, we should bring some New Year's gifts.

So Lin Qin went to the mall and bought some imported snacks and pastries, as well as a lot of seafood and fruit, filling a whole car.

Lin Yi drove her to the bus station in his tricycle. After she loaded her things onto the vehicle, he repeatedly told her, "The town they live in is called Pingxi Town. Get off at the market in town. Your older sister has a stall nearby."

These were all things Lin Ying had told Lin Yi before, and he had always remembered them.

Lin Qin nodded and waved goodbye to Lin Yi.

She only realized how dirty the bus was after she boarded it; it probably hadn't been cleaned at all.

Lin Qin found a spot by the window and opened it, looking directly in that direction.

A short while later, a young couple boarded the bus. The man was wearing a military uniform, his posture was upright, and his gaze was resolute.

The woman was dressed extravagantly, wearing a long dress underneath a red coat, with her hair styled in elaborate curls and heavy makeup.

As soon as she got on the bus, she started complaining, holding the man's hand and grumbling incessantly, "I told you I don't like riding in this kind of bus, you know that, why do you have to make me suffer like this!"

The man patiently explained in a low voice, "We've been dating for a year. How can we get married if you don't come back to my hometown to meet my parents?"

The woman snorted coldly, "Just report to the organization when you get married, there's no need to come back! This place is poor and backward, nowhere can compare to Shanghai. I don't care, I just don't like it here!"

The man looked at her intently and asked, "So, even if we get married, you still won't want to come back with me?"

The woman exploded, "Why should I come back with you! Su Shengning, you have a bright future ahead of you. Your future lies in big cities, not in this godforsaken, run-down little place. The premise for us to be together is that you stay and develop your career in a big city. Isn't that what you think?" Su Shengning pursed his lips, gritted his teeth, and said, word by word, "I really don't have that idea."

The woman was furious, let go of Su Shengning's hand, and got out of the car in a huff.

Su Shengning quickly caught up and grabbed the woman's wrist. "Jin Jing, stop being unreasonable! When did I ever tell you I wanted to stay in the big city?"

The woman named Jin Jing couldn't understand Su Sheng Ning's thoughts at all. Her emotions became increasingly out of control, and her voice became shrill. "Why don't you stay in the big city? You're so outstanding, you have such a bright future, why are you doing something stupid? Su Sheng Ning, let me tell you, I will absolutely not let you do anything reckless! Even if you wanted to, my dad wouldn't agree!"

"Where are you going?" Su Shengning asked anxiously as Jin Jing walked out without looking back, abandoning her luggage.

Jin Jing completely ignored him.

After the two argued for a while, just when Lin Qin thought the couple wouldn't get on the bus, the man named Su Shengning got on by himself and sat down next to Lin Qin.

The man's face remained gloomy throughout the journey, but he would still politely stand up to help elderly people boarding the bus, and even give up his seat to an elderly person who had difficulty moving around.

Lin Qin observed out of curiosity, but didn't meddle in other people's business.

The bus soon arrived at Pingxi Town.

The ticket seller shouted, and Lin Qin snapped out of her daze, quickly raising her hand, "I want to get off!"

Just as she spoke, Su Shengning also walked to the back.

The two got off the car one after the other, and Su Shengnin helped Lin Qin with her luggage.

Lin Qin quickly thanked her.

Su Shengnin stared at the pile of things in front of Lin Qin, looked around, and asked suspiciously, "Big sister, isn't anyone coming to pick you up? How are you going to carry all this stuff back?"

Lin Qin was also a little embarrassed, and quickly pointed to the grocery store, "I'll go make a call to inform my relative. She runs a small business in town and should be here soon."

Su Shengning nodded obediently, "Then I'll watch your luggage for a while."

Although this is a town and the population is not as large as in the city, there are still many people coming and going, and pickpockets are not uncommon.

Lin Qin was grateful to have met such a kind person when she went out today, and quickly went over to call Lin Ying.

Less than ten minutes later, Xu Dahai arrived on his tricycle. "Sister-in-law! I'm here!"

Once Su Shengning confirmed that Lin Qin's relatives had arrived, he said, "Big sister, I'll be going now."

Lin Qin quickly handed him a bag of fruit, saying, "These are from my own garden. Take them home and try them. Thank you so much for your help earlier."

"No, no, I can't accept it!" Su Shengning picked up her luggage and ran away, not giving Lin Qin a chance to be polite.

Looking at the other person's nimble, long legs, Lin Qin realized she couldn't catch up with him, and could only smile wryly as she told Xu Dahai what had happened. (End of Chapter)