Chapter 1726: Chapter 1315: Missed Out on a Good Deal

Jiang Hongfa suggested.

"Lili says the construction is still underway, won’t be finished until at least around the National Day. If we go now, we won’t see much. Later, when Lili’s Ecological Recycling Park officially opens, we can come over to support the kids. What do you think, old brother?"

Hearing Old Master Xi’s words, Jiang Hongfa immediately agreed, "Let’s do it just like that!"

At this time, Old Master Xi asked, "Are we heading back to North City in a couple of days?"

"Yeah."

Jiang Hongfa nodded, saying, "It’s less than half a month before school starts. Lili said we’ll leave in two days so the kids can go back and get themselves ready, so their minds won’t still be wandering when school begins."

Old Master Xi smiled and nodded, "That makes sense."

...

Two days passed quickly, and now it’s approaching evening. Tomorrow morning, Kang Li and her group will be setting off for North City.

"Li Bao, are you really sure about this?"

In the main hall, Cai Xiufen stared intently at Kang Li.

"Yeah."

Kang Li nodded. She glanced at Captain Kang, then looked back at Cai Xiufen, her expression serious and voice soft: "Now that I have the ability, and there’s a place to live in North City, I want to bring Grandpa and Grandma over to stay for a while. Show them around North City, let them have a good look. It’s just a little bit of filial piety from me to them."

After a brief pause, Kang Li continued: "Dad, Mom, Grandpa and Grandma have worked hard their whole lives. Let them enjoy themselves in the days ahead, be happy—there’s nothing better than that."

With their age, they’re considered long-lived in the village, they’ve seen and been through a lot, suffered even more. In her memory, Old Kang’s Home was never the poorest in the village, but definitely not wealthy either.

Of course, that’s before the 1970s.

After the 1970s, thanks to her second and fourth brothers—one thriving in the army, one working at the County Transport Team—their family’s life clearly got better than most in the village. Even her uncle’s and younger uncle’s families did well, because her family helped them out, their days improved too.

Now, both her uncle’s and younger uncle’s families are like hers, they’ve sent several kids to college, and the future will only get better.

But, to be honest, with Grandpa and Grandma’s age, how many more good years can they still have?

Plus, she suspects they’ve never even been to the county seat, so as their granddaughter, she’d like to take them to North City, to see the heart of the country before it’s too late. She believes both Grandpa and Grandma would be absolutely delighted.

"But will Grandpa and Grandma agree?"

Cai Xiufen said, "Don’t let their age fool you. They’re still sharp, know everything going on. You’ll just finish saying it, and they’ll refuse right after."

Kang Li smiled, "I know what you mean, Mom."

Before Kang Li could explain, Captain Kang spoke up: "Your Grandpa and Grandma are principled. They wouldn’t let themselves become a burden to their children and grandchildren."

"Dad, what burden? They’re not a burden."

Kang Li said, "Grandpa and Grandma are getting old, but they’re still lively and take care of themselves—they won’t give me any trouble, so they’re definitely not a burden. Even if one day, because of their health, they need me to look after them, as their granddaughter, I won’t see that as a burden, won’t think they’re some kind of hassle.

As the saying goes, ’An elder in the family is a treasure.’ You and Mom raised me, taught me how to be a decent person—I always remember that. I know filial piety is the first virtue, and I know ’you raised me when I was young, I’ll care for you when you’re old.’

Captain Kang was stunned, unable to speak for a good while.

Cai Xiufen muttered, "You raised me when I was young, I’ll care for you when you’re old."

"Exactly! Mom, you and Dad raised me, so I’ll be with you as you grow old. When I was little, you were my support; when I grow up, I am yours. No matter how old you get, I’ll hold your hands tight and repay you for your care and love! Grandpa and Grandma are Dad’s parents, and I’m Dad’s child. Now that I have the ability, I’ll help Dad be filial to Grandpa and Grandma, too."

After Kang Li finished speaking, Captain Kang, who’s always kept his emotions hidden, was clearly moved this time. He said, "Dad will go with you to talk to Grandpa and Grandma."

"Okay."

Kang Li beamed, answering right away. Then she noticed Cai Xiufen’s face clouded with nostalgia and asked, "Mom, are you thinking about Grandma and Grandpa?"

"Yeah. Your Grandma and Grandpa never got to enjoy much. In the end, to save food for the family, the two of them actually starved themselves to death."

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