âButâ¦â Yunâs mother finally spoke, then thought of another thing. She couldnât just not let her daughter-in-law have children. Her eldest and second sons both had several children. Thinking back to the money Ahao had mailed home, which she had been saving for her youngest son, she figured it should be enough to raise two kids for a few years when the time comes. Once the children had grown a bit, her daughter-in-law should be able to find a job too.
Meng Yunhan also understood Yunâs motherâs consideration, fearing that Ahao alone could not support the three of them in the future.
Hearing this, Yunâs mother smiled and said, âAlright, letâs aim for two grandchildren in three years.â
Meng Yunhan was a little shocked; wasnât her mother-in-law still hesitating just moments ago? How in just a few seconds did she change her mind? And there she was, smiling as if she could already see the two children born. This abrupt change⦠wasnât it too soon?
âOkay.â Meng Yunhan agreed, but her mind was spinning.
What caused her mother-in-law to change her mind?
âHanhan, donât worry about this teacher thing for now. Your principal will handle it,â Yunâs mother thought for a moment and then advised Meng Yunhan, fearing she might offend someone over this and wanted her to stay out of it, letting them sort it themselves to avoid any danger to her daughter-in-law.
âI will listen to mother.â Meng Yunhan also wanted to stay out of it, fearing that some might covet her job. After all, being a teacher was much easier than working a strenuous job.
Yunâs mother, satisfied, glanced at Meng Yunhan, âOff you go to your lesson preparations!â
Meng Yunhan did not hesitate, âAlright mother, I am off to my room.â
After tidying up the kitchen, Yunâs mother also went back to her room and casually mentioned the matter to Yunâs father.
âShould we talk to the village head about this?â
Yunâs father paused, âKeep an eye on eldest sonâs side, and Yunhanâs too. Although she is almost three months pregnant, Yunhanâs body is weak. You should look after her.â
Yunâs mother glared at Yunâs father and chided, âI am aware of that. After all, Yunhan is carrying my grandchild.â
Yunâs father took one look at Yunâs mother and added, âDonât keep going on about a grandson. What if itâs a granddaughter sheâs carrying? Letâs wait for the fruit after the flower blooms.â
âAlright, I wonât mention it again.â Yunâs mother was a little jealous and knew that Yunâs father was reminding her to pay more attention to her daughter-in-law, since her son wasnât home. Considering it was Yunhanâs first time becoming a mother, sheâd need someone experienced like herself to help look after her.
âBesides, since Yunhan already thought about joining the army, let her go. When the child is a bit older, hopefully the policy will loosen up and maybe Yunhan can still be a teacher in the army, receiving a monthly salary?â
Yunâs mother thought it over and agreed, âYou make sense. Iâve heard Yunhan is a good teacher, with children being particularly obedient to her, and they all like her. She has a great deal of patience. Itâs just a shame she didnât get to go to a university.â
Yunâs father looked at Yunâs mother with surprise, âIf they start college entrance exams again, would you let Yunhan take them?â
Yunâs mother paused, looking at Yunâs father suspiciously, âDid you hear something? Will there really be an exam?â
Yunâs father did not answer Yunâs motherâs question.
âIf they really do reintroduce the college entrance exam, for the sake of Ahaoâs future, of course I would let Yunhan take it. Once she graduates from college and gets a good job, my grandchildren will have a bright future,â Yunâs mother finally voiced.