Chapter 1346
: Customized Talent Arrives from the Neighboring Turning Point, and the Medical Examinat
Li Long saw someone outside the gate, and after a careful look, he knew what was going on.
However, he naturally wouldn't expose these people's affairs. He smiled and said, "Uncles, Heiwa and Maodan, have you eaten yet? Come, come, sit in the yard. We're cooking, we'll eat together later."
When it's mealtime and someone comes to visit, whether their intentions are genuine or not, you should always be polite.
The people outside the door were pushing and shoving each other. One of them, a man in his fifties, was pushed out and walked a few steps into the yard. He asked, "Xiao Long, you see, we didn't go for the physical examination yesterday because there was work to be done in the fields."
I was just wondering if we could still go for a physical exam, because I still feel a bit unwell and wanted to get checked out.
Another person immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, we're all old and missed the bus. We heard the check-up was quite thorough, and a lot of people had their health problems detected. We were thinking if there were any more, could we go along?"
“We just asked for a medical check-up, and we didn’t even eat,” another person said. “We just wanted peace of mind.”
After he finished speaking, someone next to him nudged him with their elbow, blaming him for talking too much.
Li Long saw all of this and said as he put rice into the pot, "You're too late. There was another group of people who went this morning. They were the militiamen who patrolled the various residential areas yesterday."
If you had said last night that you went with those militiamen, then you really are gone now.
"Is that all?" the leader, a half-baked individual, said disappointedly. "Can't you arrange another one? You must have a very good relationship with that hospital, right? We're the only ones here, there's definitely no one else, and we won't tell anyone else..."
Li Long put all the rice into the pot, then scooped half a ladle of water to rinse the bowl, poured the remaining rice in, and, holding an aluminum spoon, smoothed the rice while saying, "My relationship with the hospital is just so-so. They initially agreed because there were so many people there."
"With more people, they can set aside a day for everyone's physical examinations. With fewer people, they can't possibly set aside time; coordinating so many departments at the same time is no small matter. The Second Hospital is so busy, with so many patients every day, it's very difficult for them to find the time."
Someone behind them thought they had found a loophole and immediately said, "But there were only a few people going today, so it's still possible to arrange for a small number of people."
When he said this, there was already a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.
Li Long said to him with a half-smile, "That's because yesterday I spent several thousand yuan to have two or three hundred people undergo physical examinations, and those few were just extras. I can let them pay for it once, but I can't let them pay for it again, right? How many times can you ask someone to pay extra for a matching item when you buy something?"
I told everyone about this more than a week in advance, and those who wanted to have a physical examination arranged their work and made time to come and participate.
If you really can't get away, you could have let me know in advance. After the physical exams are finished, I'll have almost finished handing things over with the hospital. How am I supposed to coordinate with them if you say you're going for your own checkups? If you really feel unwell, please go to the hospital as soon as possible; your health is the most important thing.”
After saying that, Li Long put the pot lid on, placed the spoon aside, and ignored them.
These people's thoughts were very clear, and Li Long's words were also very straightforward: Yes, I have seen through your thoughts, so stop beating around the bush.
It's a matter of mutual consent. I do charity for my own peace of mind, not to beg you.
If you'd like to participate, please come back next time.
The group stood awkwardly at the door for a while before leaving.
Li Long had sharp ears and could still hear them complaining to each other as they left. One of them was complaining about the other, saying that if he hadn't said yesterday that he really insisted on not going, he would have gone with them.
Another person countered, saying that it's up to you to decide these things. If you just listen to whatever you're told and have no opinions of your own, then you can't blame others.
Du Chunfang muttered at this moment, "They all only think good things, as if everyone owes them something. They're shameless."
Li Long smiled but didn't say anything more.
It's human nature to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune, to want to gain advantages without wanting to make any sacrifices; that's perfectly normal.
Both stoves were burning. The fire under the rice cooker needed to be small and steady, and Li Qiang was tending the fire there, which he was quite good at.
Du Chunfang used a wok for stir-frying, but Li Long was very skilled at stewing fish, to the point of doing it effortlessly. He could use any vegetables or wild greens grown in the garden; he'd just pick a handful, wash them, chop them, and set them aside. He'd heat oil in the wok, add scallions, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns, stir-fry until fragrant, then add the fish…
The fish was already out of the pot before the rice was even cooked, and the yard was filled with a rich aroma.
The sound of a car came from outside the courtyard, and Li Jianguo appeared at the gate in his GAZ truck.
Li Long actually wanted his older brother to get a new car, since his family's recycling station had a lot of used cars.
But Li Jianguo firmly refused, saying that those cars were for sale, and that his family already had a very good car, much better than many other families, so there was no need to change it.
Li Long walked over, and his elder brother and sister-in-law got out of the car. Li Long asked, "Brother, how did the checkup go?"
Li Jianguo waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing."
Liang Yuemei said unhappily, "How can it be nothing? You have a stomach ulcer! The doctor said you need to take good care of yourself, and you have to be careful about what you eat from now on. You can't eat anything spicy or irritating, you have to take your medicine on time, and you can't overwork yourself... You have to be careful!"
Li Long quickly chimed in, "That's right, this is a stomach ulcer, not some minor illness like a cold or fever. Brother, you need to be careful from now on. There are people doing the work in our fields now, so you can have Junfeng and the others take the plowing trucks and you just direct the work."
We're not like we used to be; we don't need to work so hard anymore. At this point, our health is the most important thing.
Li Jianguo laughed and said, "I know, I know. It's not that serious. Don't listen to what your sister-in-law said. She does have a stomach problem, but it's not that serious. I'll be careful from now on."
Liang Yuemei didn't know what else to say, so she took the medicine and went inside.
Du Chunfang then said, "If it's an illness, it needs to be treated. Don't take it lightly. You're the pillar of the family; the younger ones are all looking up to you."
Li Jianguo hurriedly said, "Mother, I understand."
He then laughed and said, "Luckily, Mom, you and Dad are both fine. The check-ups showed you're both healthy. I never expected you two to be even healthier than me. That's great news!"
Du Chunfang said, "That's because you take good care of us. We eat well here, don't have to work, and get pocket money every day. How could our health not be good?"
Back home, your uncles and cousins all have to work in the fields every day, and also go out to do odd jobs, carrying heavy loads. Their health is ruined at such a young age. Here, it's so comfortable.”
At lunchtime, because his older brother couldn't eat spicy food, Li Long cooked a separate tomato and egg dish for him.
Sister-in-law Liang Yuemei felt a little bad, as she was the one who was supposed to cook. Li Long smiled and said, "We're all family, no need to be so polite."
Li Jianguo held his rice bowl, staring longingly at the large plate of fish, his mouth watering.
Li Long said half-jokingly, "It's not like we'll miss out on this meal, is it? If it really comes down to it, we can just pour the fish soup over the rice and mix it in?"
Seeing Li Jianguo's expression, Liang Yuemei said with a mix of amusement and exasperation, "Eat up, eat up, it won't hurt to have another meal, but don't eat too much. And don't eat the chili peppers." As she spoke, she placed a fish in Li Jianguo's bowl.
Li Jianguo chuckled and said, "I'll just scoop up a little more soup and that's all I'll eat. I'll be more careful from now on."
He knew how painful stomach ulcers were. In fact, he also understood that a large part of his illness was caused by his own stubbornness.
My younger brother Li Long is doing a great job, and as the older brother, I can't let him down. So I'm thinking of doing more in the team, working on more mechanization, and earning more money.
After all, we're not useless.
Sometimes we don't pay enough attention to our diet, and it's inevitable that we'll get sick.
Once you're actually diagnosed with an illness, you'll come to terms with it.
What's there to argue about? It's a good thing that my younger brother is outstanding in the family; the whole family benefits from it. I should do what I'm capable of. I have elderly parents to care for and young children to raise; I really can't keep trying to be a hero.
While eating, Li Jianguo suddenly said, "I need to call Anguo and Xingbang when I have time and tell them to get a physical exam too. You won't know until you get a physical exam, and some diseases can be found that you don't usually feel at all."
Li Long knew he wasn't talking about himself, but about Qiangqiang's maternal grandfather.
Who would have thought that loud-voiced, seemingly healthy old man would get cancer?
Life is unpredictable, so it's always best to take precautions early.
Li Long said, "I'll call when I get back and ask my second brother how his oil refinery is doing."
While eating, Du Chunfang asked, "Your second brother's factory business, does it affect his work much?"
Li Long smiled and said, "No, he has someone looking after the factory. He just goes over to check on it every week or two and pays the wages. It's an easy way to make money."
The old lady smiled and said, "That's good. You're all doing well."
After dinner, Li Long went to find Li Junfeng and Li Junhai, told them about his older brother's stomach ulcer, and then instructed them to take on more of the work, let their older brother drive less, and just give directions and assign tasks.
Li Junfeng and Li Junhai were naturally very happy to do so, as working more meant getting more money at the end of the year, which was a good thing.
Li Junfeng joked, "Actually, I've wanted Uncle Jianguo to step back from the spotlight for a long time. He can just sit at home and direct everything. He can do everything from driving a tractor to plow the fields and driving a combine harvester to cut wheat, as well as all the other farm work."
He refused at first. But now, Uncle Xiaolong, don't worry, we'll make sure Uncle Jianguo can focus on his recovery; he doesn't need to worry about these things.”
Li Junfeng and Li Junhai will definitely receive tens of thousands of yuan in dividends by the end of the year, which was unimaginable in their hometown at that time.
So the two of them were very enthusiastic, and Li Long believed they could do it, so the matter was settled.
Li Long returned to the purchasing station in the afternoon and immediately called his second brother, Li Anguo. Li Anguo was still at work when he answered and asked what was wrong.
Li Long said, "Second brother, we had a physical examination these past two days. Eldest brother was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer. Although the illness is not very serious, it will be a bit troublesome to treat."
My older brother said around noon that he'd like to give you a call and suggest that you and your family get a checkup when you have some free time, to check your health.
Li Anguo said nonchalantly, "It's nothing, it's nothing. My whole family is in good health, don't worry."
Li Long sensed the indifference in his second brother's tone, so he didn't say much and instead asked about his oil refining business.
Li Anguo immediately became excited. After looking around to make sure no one else was there, he lowered his voice and said, "Business is booming. I've hired six more people, otherwise we wouldn't be able to keep up with the work."
The oil we refine every day is picked up on the same day. Let me tell you, if this continues, we'll earn enough to cover the cost of two sets of equipment by the end of the year.
Hearing Li Anguo speak so confidently, Li Long figured it was probably nothing serious and casually reminded him, "Second Brother, you're still at work, so make sure the people they arrange there are reliable."
Li Anguo said confidently, "Don't worry about that. I go there every week to check the accounts and products. I'm thinking that if it's still like this by the end of the year, I might as well quit my job and just start my own company over there."
Li Long thought it was actually a good idea. At the current rate of development, the oil refinery's annual profit would be equivalent to Li Anguo's current salary of several decades or even a hundred years. It would be better for him to quit his job and start a factory.
Of course, he was also surprised that his second brother could change his mind. It seems that the oil refinery's profits have indeed been considerable during this period, which has had a great impact on his second brother.
Li Anguo added, "There's nothing I can do about it. Although the people I found are reliable, the profits are too high. I'm worried they won't be able to resist the temptation, since the amount of money coming in every day is quite large."
Unlike you, who has a father to watch over the purchasing station, I have to manage things on my own.
Li Long understood the implication in his second brother's words and said with a smile, "You can also talk to Dad. If Dad agrees to go and help you manage the place, I have absolutely no objection."
Li Anguo hurriedly explained, "That's not what I meant. I was just saying that our factory needs to find a reliable person."
Li Long continued, "It's alright, it's alright. Dad is our dad, it doesn't matter who he works for. As long as he's willing, I definitely have no objection."
Li Anguo's tone was somewhat uncertain: "Xiaolong, the way you're talking makes it sound like I'm trying to poach your employees. If it weren't for you getting this equipment, I wouldn't be able to run this factory."
Besides, we both own this factory, and we both earn the profits. I just want to keep a close eye on it.
Li Long turned to look at his father, who was chatting with customers behind the counter, and continued, "Should I ask him now if he wants to come to your place? His father is right here."
Li Anguo hurriedly shook his head and said, "No, no, no, I really didn't mean that. My dad is doing just fine working for you. Even if it's a small county town, it's still comfortable sitting behind the counter."
"If I went to my factory, with all that smoke and fire, could I possibly stand it? My brother would kill me! But it's alright, I'll be there myself in no time. Anyway, I've seen what's going on in this shift. Being a team leader is the limit; I'd rather be the factory manager. Even a small job has its place. Better to be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond."
Li Long laughed: "It's good that you think this way. You can make money for a few years and then retire early in a carefree manner."
Li Anguo said proudly, "Yes, yes. The profit of one month now is equivalent to more than ten years' salary in the past. If we really calculate it by seniority, I can actually retire after two more years."
Li Long then asked, "Are there any technical difficulties?"
Li Anguo said, "If you want to know, there really is. I heard from the old workers nearby that our oil refining technology is still a bit rough, and many of the products we refine are rather coarse. If we had expert guidance, the finished products would be more refined and the price would be higher."
"Besides, the oil we use here isn't particularly good either. After all, we're a small, privately-run workshop, so they can't possibly give us their really good oil."
Li Long understood immediately. He thought that neighboring Kazakhstan had very rich oil and gas resources, and there were many talented people there who were not being used. So he said, "I'll keep an eye on this for you."
Most technical personnel in China are employed within the government system, making it difficult to find suitable candidates. Those you can find are mostly retired.
"I'll see if I can find you two experts from abroad, and also import some better quality crude oil from there. That way, the quality of your products will improve, and your reputation will grow."
Upon hearing this, Li Anguo became excited: "Xiaolong, if you can really find such technicians and get me good oil, then I can definitely make this factory a huge success!"
Li Long quickly tried to defuse the situation: "It's uncertain right now. Let me try to contact them and see if I can get it. We'll talk about it later."
Li Anguo hurriedly replied, "Okay, okay, I'll wait for your news."
After hanging up the phone, Li Anguo rubbed his hands together, somewhat excited.
If his younger brother Li Long could really get experts and good crude oil from other places, he would definitely resign early and go there to handle things at the factory.
When I first started the small oil refinery, I just wanted to earn some extra money so that life wouldn't be so stifling.
But as time went on, he felt that he was doing a pretty good job. The more he learned, the more he felt that this industry was easier to do than the construction industry, and it offered a higher degree of freedom.
After Li Long hung up the phone, his father, Li Qingxia, asked, "What were you talking about for so long with your second brother? I heard your eldest brother has a stomach ulcer?"
Li Long walked over and said, "Yes, fortunately it's not too serious. With proper diet and medication, you'll get better soon."
Li Qingxia nodded and asked again, "What are you talking about with your second brother? I think I was in there too?"
Li Long then explained the meaning behind his second brother's words.
Li Qingxia hurriedly waved her hand: "I'm not going! That oil refinery is full of smoke and fire, is he planning to make me a laborer? I came here to enjoy a peaceful life, chatting and discussing business behind this counter every day, isn't that great?"
"I don't know anything about that industry, I'd have to learn everything from scratch. Is oil refining something an ordinary person can do? No way, no way. Tell your second brother he can go find whoever he wants."
Li Long laughed and said, "My second brother knew you weren't going, so he didn't let me ask. Dad, just stay here and relax. If you don't want to work here anymore, just tell me."
Li Qingxia waved her hand and said, "Alright, alright, I know. You go ahead and do your work. I'm doing just fine here, and I don't want to leave. You can't make me leave."
Several middlemen selling goods outside the counter burst into laughter. They enjoyed watching the father and son argue, even though they knew they weren't really angry. They just enjoyed the spectacle.
Chen Xingbang's family doesn't have a phone, so Li Long plans to visit his brother-in-law tomorrow when he goes to Shicheng No. 2 Hospital to pick up the test results.
The next day, the couple went their separate ways. Mingming and Haohao didn't want to stay at home, so after dinner, Gu Xiaoxia took them to Team 4, while Li Long drove to Shicheng No. 2 Hospital, found the person in charge of the physical examination, and obtained more than 200 physical examination forms.
The person in charge of the physical examination also took out a piece of paper and explained to Li Long that those people had health problems.
"Overall, the people in your village are quite good, and their physical condition is also quite good. Moreover, their standard of living is quite high. Several people have developed hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia. By the way, there are two people who need special attention; these two people have already developed diabetes." The person in charge of the physical examination said seriously, "They need to take medication for treatment; otherwise, if complications develop later, it will be a big problem."
Knowing the dangers of diabetes, Li Long immediately took notice. Looking at the list, he was somewhat surprised to find that one of the people diagnosed with diabetes was Wang Dagui, Wang Caimi's younger brother.
Another one is Tang Jianyuan, an elderly man in the village. He is almost 70 years old, and his family is well-off with a good standard of living. I don't know if it's from his diet or from not paying attention to his lifestyle.
The person in charge then pointed to another name and said, "This person has tuberculosis. It would be best to inform his family. This disease should be treated as soon as possible."
Li Long glanced at the name and saw it was He Pingchuan, a young man from the village. He seemed to have returned from military service two years ago and was now farming at home. He was a rather optimistic young man.
"Two other people have liver function problems. It's not certain yet whether they have hepatitis, as their levels are quite high. I suggest they get tested again."
Normally, if it's hepatitis, a liver function test would give the results. Li Long wasn't sure why the person in charge said that, but he definitely had to tell them.
He glanced at the two names; they were both from the village, and Li Long wrote them down.
The person in charge also told Li Long that someone might have echinococcosis of the liver and it would be best to be hospitalized for examination.
Li Long wasn't surprised to see that the name was Buick's mother. Some people live in the mountains, making them most susceptible to echinococcosis.
Finally, the person in charge said, "The rest are mostly normal. For those with high blood pressure or high cholesterol, we've written it on the medical examination form. The precautions are also marked, and you can get the necessary medications at your local health center or county hospital."
The person in charge was very helpful, and Li Long was very grateful. After settling the final payment with the finance department, Li Long took the test results, left the hospital, and drove to the old street.
Chen Xingbang still has a stall in the old street, but he's mostly working behind the scenes. Two workers sell meat in front, while he sits in the back enjoying the cool air, only stepping in when something needs to be resolved.
When Li Long walked over, he patted Chen Xingbang, who was pretending to doze off. Chen Xingbang asked impatiently, "What is it?"
Li Long laughed and said, "Hey, brother-in-law, you're putting on quite a show."
Upon hearing Li Long's voice, Chen Xingbang immediately opened his eyes and stood up, smiling as he said, "What brings you here? You didn't even say hello. Come, come, sit down. Xiao Niu, bring me a glass of water! This is Boss Li, my brother-in-law. He owns a big factory in Ma County!"
A young butcher came over and poured Li Long a cup of tea. Li Long accepted it, thanked him, and without sitting down, chatted with his brother-in-law for a bit before mentioning the medical checkup.
Chen Xingbang smiled and said, "Don't worry about that, we have physical examinations every year. You know, we come into contact with meat and other food that we eat every day, so it's no good if we're not healthy. If there's an infectious disease, and everyone gets infected, that would be a real problem."
Li Long thought to himself, "That makes sense." He thought about how the first thing his canned food processing plant did when hiring people was to conduct physical examinations, just like the health certificates for those working in the catering industry in later generations. He didn't expect that Shicheng Food Factory had already done it too.
Li Long then said, "Then let my sister and Hongqin go for a check-up when they have some free time. They deal with animals every day, so it's inevitable that they'll pick up some bad things."
The main concern for Li Long is that the recent test results showed someone had hydatid disease in the liver.
Chen Xingbang smiled and said, "Okay, I got it. Your sister was talking about you the other day, saying you haven't come in a long time."
But she's busy, feeding both pigs and sheep. Once they're ready for market, they're all sent to your cannery. She earns a good amount of money, but she can't manage everything at home. Sometimes when I go back, there's not even a hot meal waiting for me.
Li Long said, "My sister works so hard for your family. After all, a woman can't always ask a man for money. When she has money, she always spends it on the family to make your life better."
Li Long's insistence left Chen Xingbang with nothing to say but a forced laugh.
And that was indeed the case. Ever since Li Long's cannery started taking over the pigs and sheep raised by his sister Li Xia, Li Xia's money gradually increased, and this year's total harvest was even higher than Chen Xingbang's.
As a result, Chen Xingbang's confidence at home was not so strong anymore. After all, his wife no longer asked him for living expenses, and sometimes he no longer had a reason to take advantage of her.
Now that his brother-in-law doesn't support him, Chen Xingbang feels that life isn't as easy as it used to be.
But the brother-in-law wasn't wrong. Although Li Xia sometimes doesn't get to eat hot meals because she's very busy, their overall standard of living is much higher than before.
After all, when two people earn money, most of it is spent on living expenses, which can significantly improve their quality of life.
Li Long originally planned to tell his brother-in-law and then go back, but after hearing what Chen Xingbang said, he simply drove to his sister's house instead.
It was still the same big courtyard, but it had clearly been renovated. The walls were neatly repaired, the gate had been repainted, and bricks had been relaid inside and outside the gate, making it look quite impressive.
Hearing the car horn, Hongqin ran out of the yard. When she saw it was Li Long, she excitedly shouted inside, "Mom, it's Uncle!"
Hongqin now speaks fluent Mandarin and wears a fluffy dress, looking just like a little princess.
To be honest, my hands were a bit dirty and there was some grass in my hair. I don't know if I was playing in the dirt just now.
Li Long got out of the car and greeted Li Xia, who came to greet him: "Sister, I came to Shicheng on business and stopped by to visit."
Li Xia raised her arm and slapped him: "How long has it been since you last came? I think you've forgotten about your older sister? Come in, come in, I'll cut you some watermelon."
Hongqin came over excitedly, grabbed Li Long's hand, and asked, "Uncle, Uncle, are Mingming and Haohao already on vacation? Are they at your house or Qiangqiang's house? How were their final exam results? Do they have a lot of homework?"
While cutting the watermelon, Li Xia said, "Hongqin, let your uncle rest for a bit. Stop showing off your final grades. Mingming and Haohao's grades are definitely very good; they won't be worse than yours."
Hongqin blushed, her thoughts exposed, and she lowered her head, too embarrassed to look at anyone.
Li Long teased her with a smile, "Hongqin, how many points did you get on your final exam?"
Hongqin looked up at Li Xia, who handed the sliced melon to Li Long and said, "Since your uncle asked, then tell me."
Hongqin immediately exclaimed proudly, "99 in Chinese and 100 in Math!"
Li Long was just about to gossip when he heard about the score and exclaimed, "So high? Are you first in the class?"
Hongqin said a little embarrassedly, "The first place got a perfect score. I only got one point because I made a mistake in my essay. Otherwise, I would have gotten a perfect score too."
Li Long gave a thumbs up: "Good! Impressive!" He then handed the melon to his left hand and took out a 10-yuan note from his pocket with his right hand, handing it to Hongqin: "You deserve a reward for doing well on the test. I didn't know that; I should have bought you a gift. Here, take this money and buy whatever you like."
Just as Li Xia was about to stop him, Li Long stuffed the money into Hongqin's hand and then said to his sister, "Sister, don't stop us from doing this. Our children should be rewarded as long as they study hard and get good grades."
"With Juan and Qiangqiang from my eldest brother's family leading the way, all the other kids are doing quite well academically. If they all get into university in the future, our family will be so proud."
Li Xia thought about it and agreed, so she said to Hongqin, "Since your uncle rewarded you, then take it. But don't buy things recklessly, don't spend money frivolously."
After she finished speaking, she explained to Li Long, "Actually, after the exam and the parent-teacher meeting, we also rewarded her. Look at this new dress she's wearing, it's the one we bought back then, but she doesn't take care of it and it's always covered in dust."
Hongqin was a little embarrassed, holding the money in both hands and looking down.
Li Long smiled, took a slice of watermelon and handed it to Hongqin: "Here, have some watermelon." Then he said to Li Xia: "It's normal for children to be a little naughty."
Unlike my eldest brother's family, our family, and my second brother's family, who all have two children to play with, Hongqin is the only one. If necessary, we can send her to my eldest brother's place; it'll be more lively with more people, and you'll have less to worry about.”
After hearing his words, Li Xia was actually somewhat tempted. After all, she had to raise sheep and pigs, cook, and take care of her children, and she really couldn't manage it all.
As Li Long watched Hongqin playing alone, he thought of his previous life, when he had seen online that in the 1990s, a child from the Shicheng Production and Construction Corps had gone missing.
Therefore, it seems safer for Hongqin to play alone at home than to go to Team 4.
Moreover, with Li Qiang guiding him, Li Long felt he didn't need to worry about his studies and would definitely finish his homework.
Of course, he couldn't make the decision himself; he could only offer advice to his sister.
Li Xia thought for a moment and said, "Okay, when your brother-in-law comes back, I'll discuss it with him and then have him drive Hongqin to my brother's place."
Hongqin exclaimed excitedly upon hearing this; she was the one who most wanted to go. Now, hearing her uncle's suggestion and her mother's agreement, she couldn't be happier. (End of Chapter)