Chapter 194 I miss them, but what should I do?
Chapter 194 I miss them, but what should I do?
The uncle lowered his head slightly, his tone full of helplessness and guilt, "Do you know why I strongly suggested that everyone buy a plot of land together to build a house?"
It's because my house is too small, and it's impossible for your grandparents to live comfortably.
Although your grandparents never complained, I know perfectly well that they were suffering inside, even if they didn't say it. The uncle's voice choked up, and when he looked up, his eyes were full of self-reproach.
"But it wouldn't make sense to have your maternal grandparents move in with you. What would outsiders think of me as their son if they found out?"
"They'll definitely say I'm unfilial, that I can't even take care of my own parents, and that they should go and rely on their daughter." The uncle frowned, his face full of struggle.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Bao quickly stepped forward, took his uncle's hand, and said in a gentle yet firm tone, "Uncle, please don't think like that."
Look, our family is doing much better now, and our house is very spacious. We're inviting my grandparents to come and stay with us for a while.
As you know, Grandpa and Grandma are getting old, and it's time for them to enjoy their retirement.
Yuan Bao looked at her uncle with sincere eyes, full of expectation, "If your family's conditions improve in the future and you want to bring your grandparents back, that's fine too. There's no conflict between the two."
Please don't make things difficult for yourself, okay?
With a beaming smile, Yuan Bao led his uncle and aunt into a bedroom and introduced them, "Uncle, look, this is the bedroom that was specially prepared for Grandpa and Grandma."
Look at this space, how spacious and bright it is! And it's a suite design, with a separate washroom and toilet, making daily life incredibly convenient.
The key is on the first floor. My grandparents are getting old, and living here will make it easy for them to come and go, and they'll definitely be able to live comfortably.
This way, your home will be more spacious, and you won't have to worry about cramped space anymore.
As Yuan Bao spoke, he gestured with his hands to show the layout of the room, his eyes full of anticipation.
My aunt stood beside me, silently looking around the room, nodding repeatedly, her eyes full of approval.
She knew that her husband's opinion was the key to this matter, and that if she spoke up rashly, it might put him in an even more difficult position. So she simply stood quietly to the side, expressing her support through her silent actions.
Seeing her uncle's still somewhat hesitant expression, Yuan Bao's eyes darted around, and she pretended to have an unquestionable look, saying decisively, "Uncle, it's settled then! We'll pick a good day to move in first, and then we'll bring Grandpa and Grandma over to live with us too!"
Yuan Bao's tone was playful yet domineering, as he tried to reassure his uncle.
The uncle slightly raised his head, his gaze slowly sweeping across the room before finally settling on Yuan Bao's expectant face.
His eyes reddened slightly, and his lips moved, but it took him a long time to squeeze out a sentence: "Yuan Bao, your uncle really doesn't know how to thank you."
As he spoke, he took a deep breath, as if he had made a great decision, and nodded vigorously, "Okay, we'll do it your way! Your maternal grandparents will live here with your family, and your uncle will be completely at ease."
He turned to look at his aunt, his eyes filled with a sense of relief and understanding. "Honey, look, Bao has arranged everything so well. What else could we possibly worry about?"
"These past years, you've worked so hard with me to take care of this family. From now on, we need to work even harder and not let my second sister's family worry all the time."
Aunt stepped forward, gently took Yuan Bao's hand, and said with a slightly choked voice, "Bao, we understand your good intentions."
Your uncle is a proud man; he's actually been hoping to make your grandparents more comfortable, but he just couldn't bring himself to do it. Today, thanks to you…”
The uncle then looked at Yuan Bao and said earnestly, "Yuan Bao, if you ever need any help from your uncle in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."
You've done so much for this family. Your uncle may not have many other skills, but he's good at physical labor.
Once you've set a moving date, your uncle will make sure to bring your grandparents here safely.
"Yes, yes! Uncle, that's how it should be! We're family! Grandpa and Grandma have worked hard all their lives, so we should definitely take care of whoever is better off. That's our duty."
Yuan Bao's eyebrows curved into crescents, her smile as radiant as blooming flowers in spring, her eyes sparkling with joy.
At this moment, the huge weight on her heart finally lifted. She had put in a lot of effort to persuade her uncle, and now that she had achieved her goal, how could she not be happy?
"I'm really looking forward to the day when our whole family can go to Beijing. We can start a brand new life there, all lively and fun, wouldn't that be great!"
She walked out of the room and headed towards the living room. There, Yuan's mother was chatting happily with her aunts.
As soon as Yuan Bao entered the living room, her clear voice rang out: "Mom, Auntie, Auntie, I have good news for you. Uncle has agreed to let Grandpa and Grandma move in with us!"
After saying that, she tilted her head slightly, her eyes filled with joy and pride.
With a slightly shy yet gratified smile on his face, the uncle nodded gently and said, "Yes, Yuan Bao is a very thoughtful child. This house is spacious and comfortable, and the old couple can enjoy their retirement here."
I had too many concerns before, but now I realize that letting my parents spend their later years here in peace is the most important thing.
Aunt Yuan chimed in, "We siblings are family, and we should support each other. Things will definitely get better and better from now on."
Upon hearing these words, the grandparents sitting to the side had their eyes well up with tears, their joy evident in their expressions.
Grandpa gently raised his hand, rubbed his eyes, and a faint smile played on his lips. It was a smile that had been etched into his heart by the years, a smile of gratitude and satisfaction for the filial piety of his children and grandchildren.
Grandma gently wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief. Although she didn't say anything, her eyes were full of anticipation for the future and joy at the family reunion.
My aunt and my other aunt were stunned for a moment, as if they were surprised by this unexpected good news.
After a brief pause, they quickly realized what was happening, their faces beaming with joy as they nodded in agreement.
The aunt nodded and exclaimed sincerely, "This is wonderful! My parents can live comfortably, and our family can get closer together."
My aunt chimed in, "Yes, Second Sister, your arrangements are so thoughtful. Our lives will definitely get more and more comfortable from now on."
The younger cousin, who had been happily playing with his older cousin in the corner, suddenly stopped what he was doing and turned around, as if drawn by an invisible voice.
He blinked his big, watery eyes, looking completely bewildered, and then asked in a childish voice, "Ah! Are Grandpa and Grandma going to move here? What should I do if I miss them?"
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