Chapter 192 - 192

Chapter 192 A Visit to Express Gratitude"Hey... little sister, you're all ready so quickly? Tsk... this big apple is so juicy, thanks to you, otherwise I wouldn't know where to get such good stuff.""We siblings don't need to be so polite. I got you a few extra apples for you to eat as you like. I'll get you more next time if you run out.""Oh, that's enough, brother. Why do you always have to make me eat this?"Yun Ting didn't argue with him much. She looked around the yard. Although the junk was a bit messy, her older brother had put it all away quite well, so it looked alright."Brother, can you manage all this by yourself? Why don't you hire a couple of people?""No need, why would I need to hire anyone? I can handle it. I'll find another factory to cooperate with, and then we'll talk about it.""Okay, you decide for yourself! Don't overwork yourself, or you'll ruin your health and there won't be enough money to pay for medical treatment."Yun Zhao replied earnestly, "I understand."I've decided that I need to take better care of my health. I used to think that I was young and strong, so it wouldn't hurt to do more. But after hearing what my younger sister said, I realize that's really true.Yun Zhao didn't go to collect recyclables in the afternoon. He changed into a proper set of clothes, took the gifts he had prepared, and headed to Grandma Zou's house. The tricycle was usually used for carrying recyclables, so it wasn't suitable for carrying food. Anyway, the road wasn't very far, only a ten-minute walk.Yun Zhao arrived at Grandma Zou's house; the gate was open.Is Grandma Zou home?"Who is it? You're here." Grandma Zou was watching TV inside when she vaguely heard someone calling her. She came out in response and, seeing that it was Yun Zhao, immediately greeted her warmly, "Xiao Zhao is here, come in quickly."" Grandma Zou, are you home alone? I came here today specifically to thank you and Director Zou." Yun Zhao followed her into the house and placed the things she brought on the table."Oh my, why did you buy so much stuff? Why waste that money? Honestly.""It's nothing, just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you don't mind.""How could Grandma dislike it? I'm happy that you came to talk to me."" Grandma Zou, this mung bean cake and braised beef were made by my younger sister. They are delicious. Please try them.""Your sister is so thoughtful, such a clever and skillful girl. Why didn't you bring her along? Grandma would like to meet her!""She has class this afternoon. I'll definitely bring her next time I have time. My younger sister is quite talkative, so you two should get along well.""Oh, you're still in school?""No, she graduated early and stayed on as a teacher at Peking University.""Wow, that's amazing! A top student!""Yes, my younger sister has been smart since she was little, and she has always been a good student." Yun Zhao spoke of his sister with a proud look on his face, without any embarrassment."You mentioned last time that your younger brother is from Public Security College, and all your children are outstanding."Yun Zhao touched his head, "I also have a second younger brother who is a company commander in the Heilongjiang Military Region."Grandma Zou was genuinely surprised this time. All the children in this family were successful.Although Yun Zhao didn't have any other achievements, he was doing very well in collecting recyclables and was also clever. He was quite good."Xiao Zhao, your children are all amazing. How many brothers and sisters do you have?""There are five of us siblings. I am the eldest. I have a younger sister in our hometown. She used to work at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, but now she runs a clothing store. I heard from my family that she is doing quite well."" Having many children is great! Especially since they're all so successful, wouldn't the house be lively?"She always envied other families with many children, so lively and bustling. She only had one son, and at that time she injured her body and couldn't have another child.Now they have grandchildren, but they're all grown up and busy with their own jobs. Their eldest grandson, Liao Fan, works at the household registration bureau and is 31 but still unmarried. Their granddaughter, Liao Ling, is married and can only come home occasionally. She's usually at work and alone at home, which is quite lonely."Yes, our family is indeed lively, but as we've grown up, we rarely get together as a family anymore.""Does your little sister have a boyfriend?"Grandma Zou thought of her grandson and wanted to play matchmaker.Yun Zhao didn't see through Grandma Zou's little scheme. "I've got it. We'll probably be getting married soon.""Oh? Is that so? What does the man do? Is he also a teacher?" Grandma Zou felt a little disappointed; her eldest grandson had no chance."No, he's currently in the Capital City military region…" Yun Zhao didn't mention that Duan Xingye held the position of regimental commander, otherwise it would have sounded like he was showing off."A soldier? That's good."Yun Zhao chatted with Grandma Zou for more than two hours. He glanced at his watch; it was almost five o'clock. He had to leave. It was almost lunchtime, and he didn't want to stay for dinner and trouble her." Grandma Zou, I have to go now. I have an appointment to go collect some recyclables. I'll come back and chat with you another day when I have time.""Oh well! It won't make a difference if we do it again today. Can't we go collect it tomorrow? We're already here, how can we leave without having a meal?""No, Grandma Zou, maybe next time! I made an appointment, and I need to keep my word.""Alright! Next time you bring your sister over, you must have a meal with us!""Okay, next time."After Yun Zhao returned, he did indeed ride his tricycle out to collect recyclables, but it wasn't with anyone he had arranged to meet. He simply used a white lie; otherwise, Grandma Zou would definitely have invited him to stay for dinner.Grandma Zou escorted Yun Zhao to the door and watched him walk away before going inside.Seeing the bright red apples in the net bag on the table, she was tempted. "These apples look so appealing."She took one to wash, cut it open, took a small bite, and found the flesh crisp and tender, with sweet juice sliding down her tongue and into her throat, carrying a faint fruity aroma.She chewed slowly, the corners of her mouth gradually turning up, the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes smoothing out, and she murmured, "This apple, sweet, so sweet."The apple was very big; she only ate half of it and left the rest.Then I looked at the mung bean cake wrapped in oil paper, picked up a piece and took a bite, "Hmm, this mung bean cake is delicious too."In the evening, Grandma Zou's daughter-in-law came home from work and, seeing the things on the table, asked in surprise, "Mom, where did all these things come from?"Factory Director Liao also happened to return home and curiously looked at his mother as he entered the house."It's that young man Yun Zhao that I told you about last time. He said he came to thank us today and chatted with me all afternoon. We invited him to stay for dinner, but he insisted on leaving.""These apples must be hard to come by! I've never seen such big and delightful apples before!" exclaimed Sun Yuru, the factory manager's wife."It's so sweet. I cut half of it and I still have some left. You guys should try some too. After dinner, take a few to Lingling so she and Child can have some.""Okay, sure." Sun Yuru was happy; she was also thinking about her daughter."Grandma, I'm home! What's making that smells so good?"Liao Fan asked as soon as he returned.They also noticed the things on the table because they had sharp eyes.Before Factory Director Liao and his wife could even taste the half apple, their son picked it up and ate it."Mmm, this apple is really sweet.""You'll run fast when there's food to eat," Sun Yuru said to her son with a laugh.