The house where Qin's father and mother currently live is still the one they rented when they first moved to the county town. It's not that they have no houses to live in; Qin Chuan had already reserved a set for each of his family members at the housing development.
All of them are large, spacious apartments, on the second and third floors!
However, Qin's father and mother disagreed, believing that it was the early stage of their son's career development and that money would be needed in all aspects, so selling them would be better.
A place to live was just a place to live; they weren't particular. What if they rented it? They didn't care.
Moreover, accustomed to the detached courtyards of the countryside, the elderly couple disliked those restrictive apartment buildings. They felt uncomfortable and unaccustomed living in them.
If Qin Chuan truly had the intention, he could reserve one for his elder brother Qin Yang's family, making it convenient for his eldest grandson, Tao Tao, to attend school in the county town in the future.
In addition, Qin's father and mother also proposed that whether it be sisters or brothers, it would be best not to live too close to each other, as this would prevent many conflicts.
Often, a proper sense of distance is the best way to get along!
At eight o'clock in the evening, in the large courtyard where Qin's father and mother lived, the rich aroma of stir-fried dishes wafted through the air.
In the kitchen, Qin's mother, Li Ya, and Wu Yanyan, three women, were all busy cooking.
"Sister-in-law, your cooking skills are truly amazing! The dishes you stir-fry are so colorful, fragrant, and delicious. I'm so envious!"
Li Ya said to Wu Yanyan, who was busy stir-frying.
"Unlike me, I can only make simple scrambled eggs, boil noodles, or make instant noodles. I can't even make a decent bowl of porridge."
Wu Yanyan, who was busy stir-frying, felt very pleased to hear Li Ya's words, but she said humbly, "Li Ya, please don't say that. As a full-time housewife, this is all I can do."
"Unlike you, a big boss, who sits in the office every day, managing hundreds of people, earning so much money every year, driving luxury cars, and drinking red wine."
"Sister-in-law!"
Li Ya shook her head and smiled, "My small factory can hardly be called a big boss. At best, I'm just a slightly higher-class worker."
"You only see the superficial glory of being a boss, but you don't know how much hair they've lost and how many wrinkles they've grown behind the scenes to run their businesses well."
"If things go wrong, they could even go bankrupt and never recover in their lives..."
Beside them, Qin's mother, who was helping to cut vegetables, chimed in, "Li Ya is very right. Being a boss can indeed be glorious at times, but it also comes with immense risks."
"At the same time, they work much harder than many ordinary people, worrying so much that they can't sleep at night."
"People without strong hearts simply cannot endure this kind of life. To be honest, I don't envy it!"
"Yanyan, don't you agree?"
While the three women were chatting enthusiastically in the kitchen, in the living room outside, the four men of the Qin family were also sitting on the sofa, cracking melon seeds and chatting while watching television.
This scene made Qin Chuan feel very warm and enjoyable.
In his previous life, this seemingly ordinary family scene was something he could only long for. Many nights, his eyes were tearful, soaking his collar, but he could no longer experience the joy of family affection.
Having been reborn, Qin Chuan, through his own efforts, had finally brought peace to this family.
His parents were healthy, his brothers were united. What could be happier in the world than this...
"Dinner is ready!"
After an unknown amount of time, the steaming hot dishes were finally served.
The father and sons who were cracking melon seeds and chatting on the sofa quickly cleared the table, washed their hands, and helped to bring the dishes and bring out bowls and chopsticks.
A few minutes later, the family gathered around a large round table, enjoying a sumptuous family banquet.
"I propose a toast to our rare family gathering today!"
Qin Shuren raised his glass and said with a smile.
It was evident that he was very happy tonight, thoroughly enjoying the banquet with all his children gathered.
"Wait a moment, I have something to say first!"
Jiang Cuihua suddenly spoke. The eyes of the entire family were drawn to her. Qin Chuan and his elder brother exchanged glances, both seeing a hidden emotional fluctuation in each other's eyes.
Could it be that their mother was going to talk about matters concerning her relatives?
If so, what should they do?
With Qin Chuan and Qin Yang's complex emotions, Jiang Cuihua began to speak.
"Originally, with Li Ya here today, the occasion isn't quite right, and I didn't want to say anything. But I don't know when we'll be able to sit down and eat together again after today. It might not be until the New Year..."
"Since our family moved to the city, life has indeed changed a lot."
Jiang Cuihua spoke slowly. Qin Chuan and Qin Yang exchanged surprised glances again, as if things weren't as they had guessed.
"However, for everything you gain, there's something you lose!"
"Don't look at us all being in this city now. In our daily lives, everyone is busy with their own affairs, and we don't see each other as often as when we were in the village."
"Especially you... Xiao Chuan!"
Jiang Cuihua suddenly turned her attention to Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan was startled, his eyes wide open. He never expected his mother to suddenly scold him. With an innocent face, he asked, "Mom, what's wrong with me?"
Everyone else was also surprised, not understanding why their mother was criticizing Qin Chuan out of the blue. After all, Qin Chuan was the most successful one in the entire family!
Without Qin Chuan, the Qin family would not be living such a good life now.
In truth, no one in the family dared to joke around with the youngest son, the third child, casually anymore. The prestige of Qin Chuan, Boss Qin, had already deeply ingrained itself in their hearts.
"What's wrong with you?"
Jiang Cuihua pointed at Qin Chuan's forehead with her chopsticks and scolded, "What's wrong with you?"
"Did your wings grow strong after you became a boss? Your eyes are only on your career, and you've forgotten your dad and mom."
"Even if you become a billionaire boss in the future, you're still my son, a piece of flesh that fell from me. I will always be your mother!"
Qin Chuan nodded his head like pounding garlic. These words were indeed very true, leaving no room for any refutation.
"Your dad and I see you the least!"
Jiang Cuihua nagged, "Old Qin, don't you agree?"
Qin Shuren quickly agreed, "Yes! Everything you say is right! Xiao Chuan, that scoundrel, has gone too far!"
"Qin Yang and Qin Gang, at least they come to see us old folks at the supermarket every few days. But you, sometimes you don't see us for over a month!"
"Do you deserve to be scolded?"
Qin Chuan was speechless and obediently apologized with a smile, "Mom, I was wrong! I'll try my best to visit you more often in the future and show my filial piety to you both."
"Ah, that's more like it. It's still my good son if he admits his mistakes and corrects them!"
Jiang Cuihua was very satisfied with Qin Chuan's reaction and immediately changed to a brilliant smile, "Come, let's all raise our glasses together!"
Watching Jiang Cuihua's smooth and effortless changes in facial expressions, Qin Chuan could only give a bitter smile.
Women are indeed born actresses, unpredictable. Even a simple person like his mother had mastered its essence.