Jin Yuanyuan's Top-Tier Life

Universities are always filled with youthful energy and smiling faces.

Jin Yuanbao and Jin Yuanyuan entered the school at seven o'clock in the morning and strolled to the playground. In Jin Yuanbao's words, "Let's relive our school days, pick up all those dreams about the future, and reflect on ourselves today—have we achieved them all?"

Jin Yuanyuan stared at her father in disbelief. For a moment, she even thought he was a stranger spouting inspirational platitudes. "How come I didn't know you were so eloquent now?"

"Isn't it from practicing?" Jin Yuanbao had dressed up specially today, still wearing that Chinese-style long gown, which made him look very refined. The important thing was that the weather was surprisingly warm today, so he didn't need a coat.

Jin Yuanyuan finally took off her fuchsia down jacket and put on a navy blue suit. She tied her hair up, looking very capable and full of energy.

Jin Yuanbao glanced at the young students doing their morning exercises and memorizing English vocabulary on the playground, then suddenly said to Jin Yuanyuan, "Back then, I really wanted to go to university too. In my imagination, this was what university would be like. Later, when you got into this university, I was so excited. I would come here whenever I had free time. You wouldn't believe it, would you?"

"Huh? What are you doing here?" Jin Yuanyuan was stunned again; she really didn't know anything about this.

"It's a feeling, a feeling that youth is wonderful, carefree, without any burdens, and able to grow freely."

Jin Yuanbao appears to be an extremely refined scholar, but in terms of academic qualifications, he only has a junior college degree, majoring in electromechanical maintenance, which has nothing to do with ancient architecture. However, because his family is in the ancient building maintenance business, he joined the Jinjiacun Ancient Building Team after graduation and has been working there ever since.

"Back then, your mother really wanted to go to university, but her math grades always dragged her down. I'll tell you a secret: she never passed math after starting junior high. So, after she became the boss of a hosiery factory, I was always worried that she would make mistakes in the accounts. I was so nervous."

Seeing Jin Yuanbao's emotional side, Jin Yuanyuan felt a strange stirring in her heart. It seemed that they still had a deep emotional foundation, but how did things get to this point?

Finally, the morning sun shone through, filling every corner of the campus and giving people a sense of vigorous and upward vitality. Jin Yuanyuan felt extremely happy.

"Dad, you know what? When I was in school, I loved going to the library. It wasn't to read, but because there was a little shop there that sold hot milk. Our milk was always cold and never tasted good."

Jin Yuanyuan and Jin Yuanbao walked on campus. Jin Yuanyuan excitedly talked about her time studying here and was very happy.

"Back then, there were four of us in one dorm room. All four of us girls were incredibly talented. You remember Xiaoyan, right? She went to study in the US and even became a director at CNN. I was just talking to her the other day about meeting up sometime and going on a trip together."

"Oh right, I've been meaning to ask you this. How did you pass the interview and get into journalism and communication school in the US? You never told me about it." Jin Yuanbao's smile was wide, and his eyes shone with light. "Your sister, Xiaolian, called me the other day and said she gets nervous whenever she sees a foreigner. She has an interview next week with all foreigners, and she doesn't know what to do."

Suddenly, the mention of Xiao Lian, the daughter of the mistress, caused Jin Yuanyuan's smile to vanish. It wasn't just because her mother often talked about them; she also felt a deep resentment towards the two women. But since Jin Yuanbao had asked, she still answered, "Actually, it's quite simple. It's just a language difference, but they're all human. When I was interviewed, four foreigners sat in a row, asking the usual questions. Later, they asked if I had any other special skills. I drew a sketch of Jin Yaya's restaurant; that was all I could think of at the time… Do you remember? The ancient painting on the lintel of Jin Yaya's restaurant was painted by my maternal grandfather, and the wood carvings were made by my paternal grandfather. You all said that this was our ancestral home, and it had to be restored to its original state…"

"And then?" Jin Yuanbao asked in surprise.

"And then? She got accepted." Jin Yuanyuan laughed. "Your daughter's drawing is also quite good. Of course, she's much worse than you, but she's much better than others. Those foreigners had never seen a sketch of ancient Chinese architecture like that before, they absolutely loved it. One foreigner even took my drawing, saying he wanted to keep it as a treasure."

Jin Yuanbao laughed and looked at Jin Yuanyuan very seriously. "Back then, your mother and I discussed it and decided not to let you continue doing ancient building restoration. Firstly, because you are a girl, and secondly, we were afraid that you would suffer or have an accident. After all, this kind of work involving climbing up and down is not suitable for women. Your maternal grandfather also didn't let your mother do this job, for the same reason."

"Yes, I know." Jin Yuanyuan nodded. "Actually, it's pretty good as it is now. As a side job, or rather a hobby, I'm doing quite well. Sometimes when I talk to people about ancient architecture, they take a second look at me."

"That's true, your eloquence comes from me." Jin Yuanbao felt a sense of relief, like an old father. "As long as you're happy, I will never stop you. That's my principle."

"What does this mean?" This time it was Jin Yuanyuan's turn to be stunned.

"Are you thinking of selling your little apartment?" Jin Yuanbao narrowed his eyes. "The real estate agent, Xiao Wang, called me, asking if I wanted to sell the house. You've forgotten, haven't you? The money for this house was paid for with my bank card..."

Jin Yuanyuan grinned; she had indeed overlooked this issue.

"So, what are you planning to do? Is your mother facing another cash flow crisis? Even though the current economic climate isn't great, don't buy a house yet..."

"No, no, no!" Jin Yuanyuan immediately denied it three times in a row. "It's because I want to expand production. We have two big orders, and everything is running smoothly now. I'm thinking of doing some innovation. After all, always making those ordinary cotton socks and polyester socks is just making a small profit. If we want to develop and improve, we need to think of new directions... Making money is always good..."

"It's also a pleasant feeling..." Jin Yuanbao continued, "Your mother often says that too."

Jin Yuanyuan looked at him and smiled.

Sometimes, the past vanishes in an instant, but it can also suddenly flood back at any moment. True happiness comes from enjoying every moment of the present, right?