"No need," Zhu Yanyi waved her hand. "My eldest brother-in-law is doing well in her government unit. Although she is just a staff member in a small department, she has a formal position. Even though her rank is still only deputy section chief, it is enough for a common citizen to enjoy. When she retires, her pension will not be small."
In Zhu Yanyi’s eyes, this life might be the best for Xie Jingyu. If she were promoted too high, it would only fuel her ambition. If ambition grew but ability did not match, she would become a corrupt official. Zhu Yanyi did not want a corrupt official in the Xie family, so the current situation was the most suitable.
Yan Aohan was not sincerely trying to promote Xie Jingyu. He only asked because Xie Jingyu was Zhu Yanyi’s brother-in-law, showing affection by association. Since Zhu Yanyi was unwilling, Yan Aohan naturally would not interfere.
When Xie Zhong arrived, Zhu Yanyi was working at the hospital. She specifically asked Yan Aohan to take Zhu Shun Yao and Xie Xinlian to pick her up.
As soon as the train stopped, before Xie Zhong even got off, Yan Aohan, Zhu Shun Yao, and Xie Xinlian boarded the train.
They had already learned the carriage and berth numbers from Zhang Haifeng earlier, so they went directly in to help with the luggage, then led them out through a special channel.
Sitting in the car that came to pick them up, Qi Qiao’er asked Xie Xinlian, "A-Lian, didn’t A-Nan and the others come today?"
Xie Xinlian smiled. "A-Nan and her partner are at home decorating Dad and Mom’s room.
Ani is quite busy. She has patients, and I heard she has an important surgery today. But she will come over after work tonight.
Doumiao, that boy, has a wild heart. He won’t come home unless it’s the weekend. And even on weekends, he sometimes doesn’t return."
Xie Zhong laughed heartily. "Doumiao is smart. I heard he might become a college student next year?"
"Dad, don’t praise him too much. I’m really worried he’ll get proud," Xie Xinlian said from the side.
"You know Doumiao didn’t suffer like A-Nan and Ani did when they were little. From birth, our family’s living conditions improved. So I’m worried he’ll become proud and not know what hardship is. His dad and I discussed it. Next summer vacation, we’ll find a way for him to stay in the military for a few days to experience hardship."
"That is appropriate," Xie Zhong agreed. The military was absolutely the best place to test and train people.
"What does A-Nan’s partner do?" Qi Qiao’er cared about her granddaughter’s marriage.
Mentioning her son-in-law, Xie Xinlian smiled. "A-Nan’s partner is a businessman named Taishu Yuanxiang. she is the head of Taishu Industry. she is a very good young man. Dad and Mom will see her when you get home. These two kept it secret from us parents. They registered their marriage over a month ago. If A-Nan hadn’t gotten pregnant, we wouldn’t have known they had registered."
Considering Zhu Yanli’s situation, the fewer people who knew, the better. So, they unified their story: Zhu Yanli and Taishu Yuanxiang had privately registered their marriage over a month ago. No matter what, this sounded much better than being pregnant out of wedlock.
Sure enough, Qi Qiao’er glared at Xie Xinlian. "You parents are so confused. Even if you are busy with business, you must take care of your children. Fortunately, that young man registered with A-Nan. If she had tricked A-Nan, she would have suffered."
"When will the wedding banquet be held?" Xie Zhong asked a practical question. Since she was pregnant, they had to announce it publicly. In small places, people might not care much about registration, but holding a banquet was the standard for confirming a couple.
Xie Xinlian did not hide their plans. "My husband, I, and the two children have discussed it. We plan to return to Sicheng Town for the New Year to hold a banquet for them, and then hold another one in the capital after we return."
"That is good. It is good to have a plan." Xie Zhong, having retired from a formal position, naturally knew that registered marriage was recognized by the state. Therefore, he was only annoyed by Zhu Yanli and Taishu Yuanxiang’s secretive attitude, but not angry because Zhu Yanli was pregnant.
Upon arriving at the small Western-style building, Xie Zhong nodded slightly upon seeing it. "This small Western-style building is nice. Houses in the capital cost money. You found such a building in a good location. The price must not be cheap."
Zhu Shun Yao smiled slightly from the side, without any arrogance. "Dad, Little Yan transferred it to me, so it wasn’t expensive."
Yan Aohan parked the car and carried Xie Zhong and Qi Qiao’er’s luggage inside. He came out just then, heard this, and smiled slightly. "Uncle, Auntie, I have taken Grandpa and Grandma’s things inside. I will leave first and pick up Ani together this afternoon."
"Good, you go." Zhu Shun Yao knew Yan Aohan was a very busy person. He now knew Yan Aohan’s status in the capital. Such a person, acting like an ordinary son-in-law helping elders with luggage, made Zhu Shun Yao feel satisfied. Thus, his previous slight anger at Yan Aohan for taking away his little daughter faded.
After bidding farewell to Xie Zhong and Qi Qiao’er again, Yan Aohan left the small Western-style building to handle his own affairs.
"Boss, that is the situation," Zhou Feng told Yan Aohan and waited for his next instruction.
"The Chen family is getting bold. Do they really think they are the biggest in Hong Kong?" Yan Aohan sneered coldly, then asked Zhou Feng, "When will the Chen family come to the capital?"
"According to the schedule, they will not come before the New Year. They should arrive in the capital after the Lantern Festival, visit for a week, and then return," Zhou Feng continued.
"Just a small local family. Do they really think they are the Heavenly Emperor?" Yan Aohan said dismissively. "Arrange it. On the Lantern Festival, several bosses have guests to meet. Leave the Hong Kong Chen family matter to Zhang Haitao to handle."
"Yes." Zhou Feng mentally lit a candle for the Chen family. Why didn’t they just stay as a local family? They had to be greedy. Now, they had made Yan Aohan unhappy. Those who made Yan Aohan unhappy rarely had a good outcome.
After handling the Hong Kong Chen family matter, Yan Aohan said, "I heard the youngest son of the head of the Hong Kong Shangguan family is not well recently?"
"Yes. It is said he does not like to eat. Many doctors, both domestic and foreign, have seen him, but it is useless," Zhou Feng continued.
Yan Aohan smiled slightly. "Pass Ani’s information to their ears. I suppose the Little Divine Doctor’s medical skills will make them envious. If they intend to come to the capital for medical treatment, arrange for relevant personnel to facilitate it."
"Boss wants to support the Shangguan family?" Zhou Feng did not think Yan Aohan was a kind person. Moreover, after seeing Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi interact, she knew Yan Aohan cared deeply for Zhu Yanyi.