Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 352 - 328: Envisioning Future Family Life (Part 2)
After choosing to be with Zhao Heng, Xu Man Ni indeed made many preparations for their future life together, and she was worried that Zhao Heng, due to his male pride, might not accept them.
Now she doesn’t have to worry. If Zhao Heng succeeds in developing software, everything will be fine.
"Even Old Gao didn’t pull strings when he got that deputy director position, but this time he made an exception for you."
After a pause, Xu Man Ni added.
Xu Man Ni has always seen how good Gao Jun is to Zhao Heng. Of course, Zhao Heng hasn’t let Gao Jun’s esteem go to waste either; in some matters, he has even greatly exceeded Gao Jun’s expectations, frequently giving him delightful surprises. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
Strictly speaking, this is about mutually achieving.
This is the best state between people.
"The teacher really is very good to me."
Zhao Heng nodded. Although Zhao Heng could quickly grow even without Gao Jun, given his talent, the process wouldn’t be as smooth.
For the growth of a genius, the most important thing is to have a good, stable developmental environment early on and someone to steer the course.
And Gao Jun is precisely such a person.
Many geniuses have a very difficult path developing early on because they lack someone to steer the course.
Of course, this also has a lot to do with personal character.
"Let’s go look at houses someday."
Xu Man Ni suddenly suggested.
"Why are you suddenly thinking about looking at houses?"
Zhao Heng asked, somewhat puzzled.
He has a house allocated by the hospital, and Xu Man Ni has her just-bought house, so they’re not short on residing places. It seems there’s no urgent need to look at houses.
"My current house is 60 square meters, not small. In the future, it can be for your parents to live in, and we can buy another for ourselves."
Xu Man Ni said.
Recently, she’s been thinking about the life arrangement after marrying Zhao Heng. Thinking back and forth, Xu Man Ni still prefers living alone with Zhao Heng. As for the elderly, they can live separately but nearby, ideally within the same complex.
This way, they can dine together or meet, but each enjoys their own life and space.
Xu Man Ni has seen too many examples of conflicts arising when a man’s parents move in from their hometowns.
"Then let’s look around your area, living closer is better."
After pondering for a moment, Zhao Heng said slowly.
Xu Man Ni’s intention is clear—that after getting married, the elderly and the couple live separately. To facilitate future elder care, the houses should be nearby so they can dine together with the kids comfortably.
It’s good for everyone.
Additionally, Zhao Heng deeply understands that living arrangements with his parents and Xu Man Ni might require extensive time to adjust, and he doesn’t want any side to feel wronged.
Of course, if they truly have money in the future, buying a manor-style villa, each living on one floor, would be even better.
But given Zhao Heng’s income as a doctor, buying a manor villa in North City might take ten lifetimes.
However, with the precedent of software development, perhaps Zhao Heng could undertake some other economically viable projects in the future.
"You agreed?"
Xu Man Ni was a bit surprised. She initially thought Zhao Heng wouldn’t agree with her suggestion.
"The elderly have their own lifestyle, which differs from ours. Forcing them to live together means both parties need a long time to adapt and adjust, which might not necessarily be a good thing."
Zhao Heng spoke seriously; if his parents were to live with Xu Man Ni in the future, undoubtedly one side must endure and change more. Zhao Heng hopes both sides can live well.
"I didn’t expect you to be so thoughtful."
Xu Man Ni was moved upon hearing Zhao Heng’s words—an indication that Zhao Heng genuinely considers both her and his parents’ perspectives to make such a decision.
Of course, in our traditions, the family is supposed to live together harmoniously and warmly, yet this overlooks the differences in lifestyle between generations.
In the recent decades, society has changed dramatically, causing the lifestyle between generations separated by only twenty or thirty years to be hugely different.
This is quite unlike the previous era where social lifestyle remained largely unchanged for decades or even centuries.
Thus, the previously ideal large family living closely becomes somewhat inappropriate for current societal families.
"Life ahead is long, naturally it requires detailed consideration."
Zhao Heng stated.
Family life is very trivial, and those troubles that can be reduced or avoided now should be reduced as much as possible; after all, Zhao Heng’s parents are just under sixty and both in good health and mindset. Given advanced medical technology, they might live to their nineties or even over a century, which means at least another forty or fifty years living together.
Living together for such a long duration, conflict is inevitable.
Living separately can minimize such conflicts and benefit both sides.
Moreover, Zhao Heng believes deep down his parents would likely prefer not living with Xu Man Ni, a native North City resident, for many years.
Living habits aren’t easily changed and from Zhao Heng’s perspective, there is no need to change. Living separately while comfortably suits everyone just fine.
"I’m really glad to have found you."
Xu Man Ni spoke gratefully; she’s witnessed too many cases where North City native women marry non-local men, and those men’s parents stir up chaos resulting in bad outcomes.
In such cases, either it leads to forced divorce or the man’s parents return to their hometown with minimal future interaction, all pretty negative outcomes.
But not everyone can manage to prepare a separate house for elderly parents in North City like Xu Man Ni and Zhao Heng.
If parents can live alone in a house close to their son, they’d surely be delighted.
Yet, how many people can afford such arrangements?
For average folks, managing a house in North City signifies generations accumulated fortune; preparing a separate house for parents is beyond that.
"Since I’m this good, how would you reward me?"
Zhao Heng smiled.
Many people think that family life and marriage is just something you follow through day by day.
This is a misconception, because the more it comes to family and marriage, the more it needs attention and effort; some display their best self outside, yet bring the worst side back home.
To trace the root cause, it’s just that many subconsciously believe hurting family, venting negative emotions on them carries no or minimal cost.
Frankly, if most showed half their domineering behavior at home out in society or at work, they’d likely get beaten up within days.
"What reward would you like?"
Xu Man Ni looked at Zhao Heng, smiling.
It’s been less than two months since they officially got together, but Xu Man Ni feels like they’ve been together for a lifetime, already having the comfort level of an old couple.
"Why don’t I come over tonight, and we try what didn’t work last time?"
Zhao Heng reflected for a moment before saying.
At twenty-five, he’s full of youthful vigor, naturally eager and curious about certain things.
"Why do you men enjoy that so much? Is it really that great?"
Xu Man Ni didn’t refuse, she just smiled and asked.
"I bet every man likes it; those who say they don’t are probably just embarrassed."
Zhao Heng laughed.
"Alright, as long as you like it, I’ll prepare some things and bring them tonight."
Xu Man Ni nodded. The joy between lovers lies in exploration, and since both are medical students, they tend to be bold and open about certain things.
