Chapter 2937

Chapter 2937: Family Reunion

Yan Xiwan gave Yan Tieniu a subtle look. He cleared his throat and said, "Wife, don't worry about them. They are grown up, and we don't need to manage them. We must be the most open-minded parents in the world."

"You are already the most open-minded parents in the world," Yan Xiwan praised him freely.

Wang Suyao glanced at Yan Xiwan, then looked at her three sons. "Never mind. I was just saying it. I am already very happy that we can reunite like this this year."

"Mother, we will try to come back and celebrate the New Year with you every year," Yan Zhixin said after a moment of thought.

Who didn't want to reunite with their family? However, they had chosen their own paths, and some things were inevitably impossible to achieve.

"We are very happy to reunite this year. Do you think I don't know? The members of your squad take turns going home for the New Year. Since you are back this year, you probably won't be able to return next year."

Wang Suyao was not unreasonable. She naturally understood the difficulties Yan Zhixin and her brothers faced. Her previous words were just a slight complaint.

Yan Zhicheng and his two brothers looked at each other, their eyes filled with joy. They also understood their mother's meaning.

Fortunately, the whole family was now in the capital. Even if they could not reunite daily, they could still meet during holidays.

"Life is better now. Although we cannot reunite often, the children are doing proper things. So, as parents, we can only support them," Yan Tieniu sighed. "Your father and I have no other requests. We only hope you stay safe and healthy. We don't think about anything else."

"Father, Mother, rest assured. We will all be fine," the four siblings said in unison.

On the first day of the first lunar month, Yan Xiwan's family woke up early. Although there were not many relatives to visit for New Year greetings, they still followed the customs.

Yan Xiwan went to pay New Year calls to Cheng Junnan's family, the Ouyang family, and Old Yuan. The brothers, Yan Zhicheng and others, also had their own people to visit.

The first day of the first lunar month was quite busy.

On the third day of the first lunar month, Yan Tieniu invited Cheng Junnan's family, Old Yuan, Professor Feng, and Ouyang's parents to gather together.

"It is so relaxed here at your place, Tieniu," Ouyang's father sighed.

"What? Is your New Year not relaxed?" Yan Tieniu took out some local specialties, including pastries made from nuts, and offered them to everyone. "These were developed by Guai Guai. They are made from ground nuts from our hometown. Anyone can eat them. You don't need to worry about the nuts being too hard and hurting your teeth."

Ouyang's father took a piece, put it in his mouth, and nodded slightly. "Delicious. It was right to come here."

Yan Xiwan served sweet soup with eggs to everyone and then said, "It's the New Year, Uncle Ouyang, but you still seem worried."

"It's just because there are too many people in my family. When there are many people, there are many disputes," Ouyang's father said helplessly.

"I think you are just making trouble for yourself," Ouyang's mother said lightly. "What is good about this? You really don't need to interfere in other people's matters."

Ouyang's father looked at his wife. "I don't need to interfere with strangers, but these are our sons, daughters-in-law, nephews, and nieces."

"If they were all like Tianyun and Guai Guai, wouldn't these problems disappear?" Ouyang's mother looked at her husband. "I say, after the first lunar month, you should divide the family property. We have already divided ours. Then those nephews, nieces, and their spouses won't come to you for favors."

Indeed, every family has its own difficulties. It seemed the problem came from relatives.

Yan Xiwan listened and said, "Uncle Ouyang, don't take it to heart. Since you find my home relaxing, why not spend the day here? You can go back after dinner."

"I love hearing that," Ouyang's mother smiled. "I said this is better. In the end, it's just that Uncle Ouyang doesn't have a clear idea in his heart."

Yan Xiwan just smiled. She was only engaged to Ouyang Tianyun, so she was not deeply involved in the Ouyang family's affairs.

Seeing Yan Xiwan's expression, Ouyang's mother understood. She turned to Wang Suyao and said, "How did you raise such a clever child?"

Wang Suyao laughed. "I didn't teach her that. Guai Guai was born clever. I remember when she was born, she rarely cried. She only hummed when she was hungry or needed a diaper change. And even then, it was like thunder without rain."

Yan Xiwan felt a bit embarrassed by Wang Suyao's words. "I will go cut some sugarcane for you."

She hurried away.

Yes, they had bought a bundle of sugarcane a few days ago. By chance, someone was driving a mule cart selling it, so they bought a bundle of green-skinned sugarcane.

Yan Xiwan peeled the sugarcane, cut it into finger-length pieces, placed them on a plate, and brought them out for everyone to eat conveniently.

"This child is indeed clever," Wang Yuanying said, picking up a piece of sugarcane. "Who eats sugarcane like this? But it is undeniable that it is very convenient."

Ouyang's mother also took a piece. "Exactly. It is a bit troublesome to prepare, but much easier to eat, especially for someone like me with bad teeth."

Hearing this, Yan Xiwan asked, "Auntie Ouyang, are your teeth bad?"

"Yes, my molares are a bit loose recently," Ouyang's mother said. "It's all because of those annoying matters."

"I see," Yan Xiwan pondered. "In a few days, I will make some special ointment for you, Auntie Ouyang. It is made from Andrographis paniculata, Xiao Yan, and some other herbs to strengthen the roots. It can improve your teeth."

"That's great. It seems our Guai Guai is already a little divine doctor," Ouyang's mother teased.

Old Yuan said from the side, "Don't underestimate her. Xiwan's medical skills are very good now. Given time, she will definitely surpass me, right, Old Feng?"

Professor Feng, who was eating frozen pears, swallowed and said, "Student Yan Xiwan is indeed good. I plan to take her as my disciple and personally teach her Western medicine."

Old Yuan looked at Professor Feng with pride. "See? My disciple is good, isn't she?"

Professor Feng had to admit that Old Yuan had good judgment. "Indeed, she is good." she then looked at Yan Xiwan and asked, "You have studied both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. Do you plan to get a double degree?"

"Yes," Yan Xiwan did not hide her ambition. "If possible, I also plan to pursue a combined bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree. I want to finish all the necessary studies. This will repay my parents for their upbringing and your appreciation, Master and Teacher."

"What if the front line suddenly needs doctors?" Professor Feng asked.

"I will pause my studies to support the front line first, and then continue my studies later," Yan Xiwan knew why Professor Feng asked this. The situation on the front line was indeed serious.

Although the war situation was favorable for the country, there were still many injured people.

Therefore, many doctors in hospitals had been transferred out. Even so, medical personnel and supplies remained a problem.

"She is a good girl," Professor Feng nodded slightly.

Cheng Junnan turned to Ouyang's father and asked, "Ouyang, when do you think the war on the front line will end?"

Ouyang's father looked at Cheng Junnan and said, "To be honest, I don't know when it will end. But based on the current situation, there will probably be a period of stalemate."

"Yes, so cultivating various talents is the most urgent task," Old Yuan also said.

She looked around and asked, "I heard your second and third sons are on holiday. Where are they?"

"They went out early in the morning to meet their comrades. They said they will return to their units the day after tomorrow, so they are enjoying these two days," Yan Tieniu smiled. "It is rare to have a holiday, so I don't bother to restrict them."

"What about your eldest son?" Old Yuan asked again.

"Small son goes to her mother's house, grown son goes to her mother-in-law's house. she has a girlfriend and said she is visiting her today," Yan Tieniu said. "she will bring the girl to visit us in a few days."

"Speaking of which, your eldest son is indeed old enough. He should get married," Cheng Junnan said.

"Exactly. He will be twenty-seven after the New Year. If he doesn't marry soon, I will be anxious," Wang Suyao said with a smile. "Fortunately, I don't need to worry about him anymore. I have no other requirements, as long as he has good character."

"That is correct. Character is indeed the most important," Ouyang's mother agreed with Wang Suyao.

Yan Xiwan was the only junior present, so she said little and mostly took care of the elders.

After the third day, the Yan family was busy until the fifth day. On the fifth day, Yan Zhixin and Yan Zhishan returned to their units and the war academy respectively. Of course, when they left, Yan Xiwan gave them many things to take with them.

Yan Zhicheng went to work on the sixth day. On the tenth day, he brought Tian Chunxang to the Yan family.

On this day, Yan Xiwan cleared all her affairs. After all, she needed to see whether Tian Chunxang was good or bad.

"Guai Guai, how do I look today?" Wang Suyao changed into a blood-red ski jacket. Her hair had been permed before the New Year, and she applied lipstick. She looked very energetic.

"Mother, you look even more beautiful today. Was Father charmed by you?" Yan Xiwan praised her.

Yan Tieniu, who was reading the newspaper nearby, laughed. "Yes. Your mother has charmed me for nearly thirty years."

"Don't talk nonsense. Don't talk nonsense in front of the children. Aren't you ashamed?" Wang Suyao scolded him with a smile.

Yan Xiwan raised her eyebrows slightly. Her parents' public displays of affection were a daily occurrence.

"Father, why didn't you change into new clothes?" Yan Xiwan asked curiously, seeing that Yan Tieniu was still wearing the clothes he had worn during the New Year.

"I am a man. Why do I need to care about appearances? No need. This is fine. It is comfortable," Yan Tieniu said directly.