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

Chapter 344 The dust has settled
Mu Qinglian felt slightly relieved. "I think so too. Fortunately, your elder brother helped us. With the help of experts from the United States and Germany, we were able to ensure that everything went smoothly."

The doctor said that both internal and external treatments have been done. With careful care during childhood, the child can live a normal life as an adult. And with further technological advancements in the future, it might even be possible to correct the problem.

Chen Xinyue nodded and asked the nanny to take the two children to take a bath first.

After the children left, Xiao Jinlin asked about them, "Dad, Mom, do the children know that Guo Lingyue went abroad?"

Xiao Bai nodded slightly.

Mu Qinglian's face was grim. She glanced around the room and lowered her voice, "When we were abroad, the child was right there with us. Yuanyuan heard the phone call. She asked me if her mother didn't want her anymore, and I couldn't help but cry!"
You wouldn't believe it, Guo Lingyue is incredibly ruthless. She beats her child whenever she's unhappy. Yuanyuan already has health problems and skin issues, and she still has scars on her body from being beaten by her!

Even after all this, the child doesn't say she hates her birth mother; she even asked me if her obedient mother wouldn't dislike her.

Mu Qinglian waved her hand, took a deep breath, and said, "Your father and I have discussed it. We're about to retire, so we'll take care of the two sisters from now on. If your father and I are gone someday, Jinlin and Xinyue will have to rely on you. Waaah."

"Mom! Why are you talking about all this nonsense?" Xiao Jinlin's face suddenly darkened. "If you ask me, it's a good thing for the children to leave them. Are my older brother and Guo Lingyue the kind of people who can teach children? They are all selfish and don't care about the big picture!"

You don't need to worry about them. If you have the energy, then take care of them. If you don't, I'll arrange for two nannies to go and take care of them. Xinyue and I will also go and see them when we have time.

"Once you go to junior high, you can board at an international school, so it won't be too tiring for you."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qinglian knew that her youngest son would take care of the two children. She felt both gratified and heartbroken, and at the same time, she felt a deep sense of guilt towards her youngest son.

Xiao Bai, who was standing to the side, was lost in thought.

Xiao Yi ran over, grabbed his hand, and said in a spoiled tone, "Grandpa, you didn't hug me or play with me when you came back."

Xiao Bai immediately put on a smiling face, "I'm sorry, Grandpa is thinking about something. Come on, Grandpa will play with our Xiao Yi's toys."

Distracted by Xiao Yi, Chen Xinyue quickly invited everyone to sit down and eat.

After Yuanyuan and Huanhuan finished showering and changed into the bright red New Year's dresses that Chen Xinyue had prepared for them, bursts of cheerful laughter echoed through the villa.

During the New Year's Eve dinner, Chen Xinyue also made a phone call to Lin Qin and the others.

At this time, Nanyu was incredibly lively.

This year, the Chen family had an extra person. During the Lunar New Year, Lin Yi and Chen Wenjun bought a bunch of fireworks and firecrackers and started setting them off before it even got dark.

The sound was transmitted to the phone.

After learning about the situation at the Xiao family's place, Lin Qin gave them a few more instructions before hanging up.

Chen Wenjun asked, "How's Ya Ya doing?"

Lin Qin smiled and pondered, "Xiao Jinchen was executed. Guo Lingyue abandoned her two children and went abroad. The surgery on the abandoned child went smoothly. Today, her in-laws brought the child back to China, and they are all staying with her."

I think as long as that couple is gone, nothing else matters.

Ever since learning that Guo Lingyue had harmed Chen Xinyue, and that Xiao Jinchen was hostile towards Xiao Jinlin, Lin Qin had been worried that her daughter and son-in-law would be tricked. Now that her biggest worry was gone, Lin Qin felt that the air around her had become much fresher.

Looking up at her eldest son and his wife, newlyweds, she felt their lives were perfect. Just as she was feeling happy, a glance at her younger son made her smile freeze instantly. "You little rascal, you're a senior this summer, starting your internship at the end of the year, right?"

Chen Ruiming nodded casually, "That's right! Mom, you still love me the most, you remember everything so clearly."

He snuggled against Lin Qin, acting all cute and silly, only to be glared at fiercely by her. "Speak properly! We agreed before that your older brother and sister can't take over the family business, so the burden on your father's shoulders can only be shouldered by you."

The couple had originally planned to divide the family business, but Chen Xinyue refused. Now that she's married so well, she needs it even less. Lin Qin and Chen Wenjun can only transfer a large sum of money to her every year.

Chen Ruiyu's situation was similar. He had his own business and his investments were very profitable, generating a considerable annual income. He simply didn't have the extra energy to help Chen Wenjun.

Chen Wenjun also gave him a large sum of money every year.

The couple kept one portion of the remaining food and gave one portion to Chen Ruiming.

Once Chen Ruiming has fully taken over Chen Wenjun's business, Chen Xinyue and Chen Ruiyu will no longer be able to split the profits, as previously agreed.

Chen Ruiming's face fell, his expression full of resentment. "Dad, Mom, why can my older siblings choose the life they want to live, but I have to be arranged for me by you?"

Chen Wenjun sneered, "You have to have the ability to compare with your older brother and sister, right? Kid! You have to know your own limitations. In terms of talent and vision, you really can't compare to them, but there's one thing you're better at than them."

"What?" Chen Ruiming looked at Chen Wenjun with hopeful eyes, which had been dulled by the blow.

Chen Wenjun blurted out as if it were a matter of course, "Personality! Your older brother is a bit of a brooding type, and your older sister is too stubborn. Your mother and I have never really understood them over the years. But you are different. You are outgoing and eloquent, and you can make friends with anyone. It would be a shame if someone with such a personality didn't go into business."

Don't worry, with Dad protecting you, everything will be fine.

Chen Ruiming chuckled twice, then said insincerely, "Dad, I should thank you in advance!"

"You're welcome, what can we do when we're father and son!" Chen Wenjun laughed even louder.

Lin Yi couldn't stand it anymore and scolded him angrily, "How can you talk about your own child like that! Our Ruiming is the best! Here's a red envelope from Grandpa!"

Chen Ruiming held the red envelope in his hand, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. He was being treated like a child!
The couple opposite them, Chen Ruiyu and his wife, were trying very hard to suppress their laughter.

I also gave out two red envelopes on a whim.

Chen Ruiming was reluctant to give out the red envelope, but he didn't want to be treated like a child either. He was caught between being happy and angry, and his expression was quite a sight to behold.

Chen Wenjun is a man of action; the very next day, he took his youngest son out to socialize and meet with senior figures in the business world.

The father and son were busy until the evening of the second day of the Lunar New Year.

According to tradition, on the second day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Ying and Xu Dahai would both come to Nanyu to pay New Year's respects to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi prepared delicious food for them early in the morning, but they didn't show up until evening. He called them and they said they would arrive the next day, for reasons unknown.

This left Lin Yi and Lin Qin with a lot of questions.

The couple arrived in the city on the afternoon of the third day of the Lunar New Year.