"Actually, we don't spend much time with the kids anyway. They have school, and we have our own work—my factory, your clothing store. We are both busy and rarely see each other on weekdays. Now, we are just making this arrangement official. Most importantly, the children are going to the capital. Their future development space there will be huge. Seeing more of the world changes a person’s mind, character, and temperament. If they stay here, we can’t help them much. They will have to fly eventually, so it’s better to let them learn to fly early." Zhu Shunyao’s voice grew emotional as he spoke. In his heart, he had many feelings of reluctance.
Xie Xinlian smiled lightly. She knew this was her husband comforting her. She was not unreasonable, and besides, this was clearly for the children’s good. "You don’t need to say that. I understand. If this were a few years ago, I might not have been willing to let them leave. But now I realize that children must go out and make their own way. With our level of education, we can’t teach them much. It’s better for them to forge their own paths." Seeing Zhu Shunyao’s surprised look, Xie Xinlian said calmly, "Do you think I won’t miss them? Actually, I do. They are flesh of my flesh. Although they aren’t around daily, they are here during holidays. Now they are going so far away. Meeting once or twice a year is good. But no matter how much I miss them, I can’t let my reluctance hold them back. Parents always hope for a good future for their children." This simple sentence expressed the love of parents for their children.
"Wife, it’s good that you can see things clearly," Zhu Shunyao sighed. He had always known his wife was smart.
"Of course. Did you think my awareness was that low?" Xie Xinlian said with a little pride.
"No, no. My wife’s awareness is definitely not low." Zhu Shunyao quickly praised Xie Xinlian, then laughed. "But I must say, wife, you are great. The best decision I, Zhu Shunyao, ever made was marrying you."
"Nonsense. Are you praising me or yourself?" Xie Xinlian felt a bit shy.
After Zhu Yanyi learned of Xie Xinlian’s thoughts from Zhu Shunyao, she couldn’t help but sigh. "We underestimated Mother’s broad-mindedness."
"Daughter, no matter what happens outside, don’t be afraid. If you can’t succeed, it doesn’t matter. The door of home will always be open," Zhu Shunyao said seriously.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. Beside her, Zhu Yanli coughed. "Actually, we aren’t leaving right now, so don’t worry."
Zhu Yanyi glanced at Zhu Yanli. "I still need to go to the capital hospital for consultations. I’ll be home for about a week. Doumiao’s special class has special rules, so she needs to leave early too. Sister, do you want to leave with us?"
Zhu Yanli actually wanted to leave early too, as she could get to know the daily music study places in the capital beforehand. But since Zhu Yanyi and Zhu Zhibin were leaving early, she felt she shouldn’t leave so directly. "I think I’ll wait until just before registration to go."
Zhu Yanyi said, "Actually, it’s good if Sister goes early. Last time I told Grandma Chang that Sister is taking the music conservatory exam. Grandma Chang said that although she doesn’t socialize often, she knows many famous music teachers. Knowing you like the erhu, she plans to take you to formally apprentice under an erhu master when you arrive."