The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 315: Harmony and Joy

Jiang Yan praised all five people, and at this moment, the courtyard was filled with joy. The warm autumn morning sun enveloped them, casting a faint glow and highlighting the vitality and spirit of each person, healthy and upward.

At the end of one side of the courtyard corridor, Mr. Jiang supported Old Master Jiang, standing there quietly for a long time, both with satisfied and proud smiles on their faces.

As they were about to end and disperse, Old Master Jiang intended to leave, turned slightly, but found his arm still within his son’s embrace, not moving. He immediately said irritably, "Let go, I’m leaving. Hmph... I can walk on my own, don’t need your support, it’s unnecessary."

Jiang Zhongyi came to his senses, quickly supporting him, slowly walking back, his face still calm, naturally accepting the old master’s complaints, yet not letting go of his supporting hand.

In the courtyard, after a heap of praises, Jiang Yan summarized, "Everyone’s performance has been excellent these days. I’ve discussed with mom and plan to reward you. On Sunday, we’ll take you out to play. Tell me, where would you like to go?"

"Dad is the best, I want to go to the zoo to see tigers." Jiang Zixuan was so excited that she almost jumped, "I also want to go to the amusement park to ride the little train..."

Oh dear, such a dilemma, can we go to both places? Her face showed a hopeful, expectant smile, eagerly looking at Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan understood, the pitiful, teary-eyed gaze of the little daughter softened his heart slightly. Although he really wished to agree, he finally shook his head, "No, you can only go to one place. We mustn’t be greedy. We don’t have enough time. Going to one place allows us to play seriously and thoroughly for a day. But if we go to two places, time will be tight, and in the end, it will be unfinished business at both places."

Jiang Yan earnestly explained to her, teaching her to learn and make choices.

While Jiang Zixuan was contemplating, he looked at the other three children, "What about you?"

The twin sons exchanged glances, and Jiang Zihan said, "We’ve been to both those places, and there’s nothing fun about them. Can we go somewhere else? I heard from classmates that the Great Wall is very spectacular, can we climb it? Also, there’s a chrysanthemum exhibition in the People’s Park, I’ve heard there are many beautiful chrysanthemums there, we haven’t seen them yet..."

Jiang Yan’s eyes briefly flashed with admiration, and he chuckled, "Sure, as long as it’s within Beijing, it’s ok. A place too far won’t fit in one day. However, if you all choose different places separately, then we will have to split up. Dad and mom are just two people, so if you split into four different places, we’ll have to ask Sister Xiao Xue and Sister Hui Lan to help you."

"Ah?" The kids immediately wilted; they all didn’t want to separate, a family outing should be together wholly.

"Then let’s discuss it again." With that, the four formed a small circle and started discussing loudly.

Jiang Yan watched them with a smile and turned his head, seeing his little wife also looking at him. The two locked eyes and saw the image of their own full of smiles in each other’s eyes.

Nurturing and educating children is a long and arduous task, and not only one person’s responsibility. They have struggled with it and discussed several times.

Just hoping that through their efforts, these few children will have a healthy, happy, and positive childhood.

"We’ve discussed it, this time we’ll visit the chrysanthemum exhibition." Jiang Zihan raised his little hand to make the final choice.

Jiang Yan raised his eyebrows, looking at Jiang Zixuan, asking, "Are you sure?"

A hint of disappointment flashed in Jiang Zixuan’s clear, bright eyes, but soon determination emerged. She nodded her little head fiercely, "Yeah, listen to brother, let’s go see the chrysanthemum exhibition first. The animals at the zoo and the little train at the amusement park are always there, and the Great Wall won’t run away. But chrysanthemum exhibitions, once the season is over, the flowers wither and wilt, we won’t see them."

Jiang Yan was both surprised and proud, these children are really good.

He nodded with a smile to Jiang Zixuan, "You’re right."

Then he turned to ask Jiang Ziyue, "What about you? Don’t you have a place you want to go?"

They all have their own thoughts, only Xiao Yeye seemed to always be lost. He didn’t want to ignore him and let him develop a habit of compromise. He should have his own choices, even if only a little thought, he must learn to strive and express.

Jiang Ziyue’s face, however, showed no hint of reluctance or disappointment. He grinned and shook his head, "I’ll listen to brother and sister, anywhere is fine."

Okay, this is one without pursuit, or simply goes with the flow...

Jiang Yan sighed silently in his heart, alright, they still need effort.

But then again, every child has a different personality. They as adults can only guide them, but cannot make every child into one character. He shouldn’t demand too much.

Moreover, they are still young, how it’ll be in the future is hard to say, why bother with one moment.

As long as at this moment, these children are healthy and happy, isn’t that enough.

"Alright, we’ve made a happy decision. On Sunday, our family will go to the People’s Park to see the chrysanthemum exhibition. Is everyone in agreement?"

"Agreed..." Loudly expressing their will, joyful and unrestrained.

"Great, everyone together, turn left, turn right, stand at attention, rest, dismiss..."

After a set of marching routines, the kids exploded, scattering everywhere, each busy with their own affairs.

"Hurry up and freshen up, time to eat breakfast and go to school." Wang Miaomiao quickly instructed loudly.

"Got it..."

Wang Miaomiao watched their backs, smiling helplessly yet contentedly.

"How was it today? The kids did well, right?" Jiang Yan, who had arrived behind her unknowingly, gently hugged her.

Wang Miaomiao relied on him, resting her whole weight on his body, blissfully and proudly said, "Naturally, our children, with excellent genes, are the best, of course."

"Haha..." Jiang Yan buried his big head in her neck, chuckling muffled, "Like the story of Wang selling melons, boasting about her own."

"What?" Wang Miaomiao grabbed him by the waist, "I’m Wang, what are you?"

"Hiss..." Jiang Yan exaggeratedly sucked in a breath, Wang Miaomiao puzzled, she didn’t use much force, her hand unconsciously relaxed a bit, not seeing his satisfied smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Me, willingly being the man behind Wang selling her melons. You sell the melons, I collect the money, the wife sings the husband echoes..."

"Dad..."

"Mom..."

"Why are you hugging again? Come on, it’s time to bathe..."

The clear voice of the little ones coupled with the helpless tone inevitably shamed Mrs. Wang Miaomiao a bit.

"Oh, coming..." Wang Miaomiao’s face blushed with radiant red, eyes filled with emotion, annoyed, she pinched him again before pushing him away and running off.

"Hiss..." This time it did hurt a bit. He smiled helplessly and walked toward his son, his heart involuntarily sighing: When will these little ones grow up and give them as a couple a peaceful world for just the two.