Chapter 786: Chapter 784: Can You Bear It?
“Okay,” Fang Zhiyuan looked at Jiang Mianmian, who was entertaining the guests like a little adult, and smiled very tenderly.
“Uncle Fang, what do you like to do in your free time?” Jiang Mianmian also sat on the sofa, chatting casually with Fang Zhiyuan about light topics.
Fang Zhiyuan didn’t treat her like a child and honestly said, “I like reading books, newspapers, or practicing calligraphy with a brush.”
Even though the conditions on the farm were harsh, he had always asked people to buy newspapers and books for him.
Even though there were only a few books brought to him by others, and the newspapers were all outdated, he still treasured them greatly.
By reading newspapers, he could also stay informed about current affairs outside, avoiding becoming someone who is left behind by the times.
During his first few years on the farm, it was those books and old newspapers that had helped him endure the difficult times.
Even though he had extremely heavy work every day, at night when he came back and read a book, the fatigue from work would fade away quite a bit.
Those days continued until Yu Cheng found him, and then things started to improve.
Yu Cheng, knowing that he liked reading books, newspapers, and practicing calligraphy, specifically brought a whole box of books from the Capital City, including many foreign original masterpieces, as well as ink and brushes, and even arranged for the guard there to deliver the latest newspapers to him every day.
“I see. Uncle Fang, just wait a moment,” Jiang Mianmian said, and then scampered to the door and brought back the latest newspapers from her home.
“Uncle Fang, you read these newspapers first, and if there’s any book you’d like to read on the bookshelf in my room, feel free to take one. I’ll go to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative with Brother Yu in a moment to buy some Xuan paper and brushes for you,” Jiang Mianmian said considerately.
“Mianmian, you’re really too cute,” Fang Zhiyuan, looking at Jiang Mianmian who was trying hard to serve him, couldn’t help but let out a soft chuckle.
Handsome guys always look even better when they smile.
Jiang Mianmian felt a bit shy and touched her little braid, “Hehe, Uncle Fang, my mom said that we have to make you feel at home. So, how is it? Does it feel as warm as being at home?”
“Yes, very much so. Thank you, Xiao Mianmian, for going to such lengths to entertain me. Just reading the newspaper is fine, you go on with your things,” Fang Zhiyuan gently touched Jiang Mianmian’s head, his voice exceptionally warm and pleasant.
“Don’t mention it, Uncle Fang. I’ve already finished all my winter holiday homework,” she replied.
As someone who is controlled by appearances, Jiang Mianmian, when it came to the choice between studying and looking at handsome guys, resolutely chose the latter.
During the big holidays, she should also give herself a break, right? A bit of rest wasn’t bad?
Yu Cheng stood to the side, watching the two get along so well, and the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile.
Fang Zhiyuan, an adult leading two children at home, with none of them knowing how to cook, decided to go out to a state-run restaurant for lunch when it was time to eat.
On the way back, Jiang Mianmian led the two of them to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative and bought brushes, ink, paper, and an inkstone, all inspired by what Fang Zhiyuan had mentioned in the morning.
The town government’s holiday started earlier than ordinary factories, and on the third day after Fang Zhiyuan and the others came over, Su Wanyu officially began her holiday.
Before the holiday, there was a lot to do at the town government, and Su Wanyu had just worked overtime for a few days. Now that she finally had a holiday, she was looking forward to relaxing for a few days.
Unfortunately for her, her beautiful plan was shattered by her daughter, the relentless and unforgiving supervisor.
“Mom, there’s less than half a year left before I have to take the high school entrance exams. You can’t let up at this moment. If I get into high school and go to the city, and you haven’t secured a spot to move to the city, won’t we have to be separated? Mom, can you bear that?”