Going home for the Chinese New Year with a year-end bonus of 100 million

Xiaoya's eyes lit up instantly when she heard Yang Fan's suggestion.

She and Lin Xiaoyu grew up together and were as close as sisters, and had long regarded each other's parents as their elders.

"Brother! That's a fantastic suggestion!"

She excitedly patted Yang Fan's arm, her face full of undisguised approval and joy.

"You can see it too, your uncle and aunt are both really nice people."

"We're going to the city to do business anyway, so more people means more help. Auntie is so efficient, she'll definitely be a great help!"

"And it seems that my uncle's leg is more troublesome because of this infection."

"It's been almost half a year since the injury started. In another two or three months at most, they'll remove the metal plate, and I'll definitely be able to walk again. Then we'll all be familiar with each other, wouldn't it be great to live together?"

As she spoke, Xiaoya changed the subject, a mischievous smile appearing on her face. She lowered her voice and leaned close to Yang Fan's ear, like a little spy sharing a secret.

"Brother, it seems you've finally seen the light? Are you planning to start courting your future in-laws now?"

Yang Fan glared at her irritably and flicked her forehead lightly.

"You silly girl, what kind of nonsense are you thinking about all day long?"

Although he said that, he didn't actually dislike his sister's teasing.

"I just couldn't bear to see my uncle and aunt like that."

"Besides, we'll definitely need manpower to do business in the city. They're all our own people, trustworthy. What's wrong with bringing them along?"

"Yes, yes, yes, brother, you're right!" Xiaoya nodded repeatedly, her heart overflowing with joy.

"Then it's decided!"

"But... what should we say when we go inside?"

"Given Auntie's personality, she definitely won't agree; she's afraid of causing us trouble."

Yang Fan also frowned; this was a real problem.

Indeed, given Lin's mother's strong-willed nature and aversion to troubling others, if she had brought it up directly, it would have been seen as pity and charity, and she would have been firmly rejected.

"Brother, I have an idea!" Xiaoya's eyes lit up, a plan forming in her mind. "Let's go in and focus our attack on Sister Xiaoyu!"

"Think about it, Xiaoyu is their only daughter, so she must be most worried about her aunt and uncle being home alone."

"If we could bring her aunt and uncle to the city, she would be happier than anyone else."

"If Sister Xiaoyu is willing, her persuasion of Uncle and Auntie will be more effective than a hundred words from us!"

Yang Fan thought his sister made a lot of sense; that girl was incredibly clever.

He stubbed out his cigarette on the windowsill and threw it into the nearby trash can.

"Let's go inside."

The two siblings returned to the ward one after the other.

Lin Xiaoyu and her mother had already packed up the lunchboxes. Lin's father was leaning against the bed, looking much better than before.

Upon seeing them enter, Lin Xiaoyu spoke first, her face showing a hint of apology.

"Brother, Xiaoya, I heard you're going to the city tomorrow, is that right?"

Yang Fan nodded: "Yes, I was packing up all day, but it's almost done."

Lin Xiaoyu's face turned even redder, and her voice lowered: "Brother, I'm sorry... If it weren't for my family's affairs, I wouldn't have taken up your time."

"I...I don't even know how to thank you."

"Xiaoyu, what are you saying?" Yang Fan quickly waved his hand, his tone gentle:

"Uncle's situation is so serious, what's my little problem compared to that? We can deal with it whenever we want."

His words made Lin Xiaoyu feel a little better.

She then asked, "Brother, I heard from Xiaoya that your aunt and uncle are going to the provincial capital with you, is that right?"

"Yes." Yang Fan continued, laying the groundwork:

"Not only my parents, but my third uncle's family is going too. I plan to set up a small business for them in the provincial capital."

"My parents are getting old and can no longer do heavy work."

"Although my third uncle and aunt can earn some money on the construction site, it's hard to get paid and the work is tiring."

"I was thinking of renting a stall for them in the provincial capital so they could do some small business. The money they would earn would be about the same as working a regular job. The most important thing is that the family can be together and take care of each other."

As Yang Fan spoke, he observed Lin Xiaoyu's expression.

Sure enough, when she heard "the family can be together", Lin Xiaoyu's eyes dimmed slightly.

She certainly wanted to have her parents with her so she could take care of them.

Especially now, Dad's leg is injured again.

Xiaoya noticed the change in her emotions and knew the time had come.

She sat down next to Lin Xiaoyu, took her hand, and looked at her with a sincere expression.

"Xiaoyu, I need to talk to you about something, is that alright?"

Lin Xiaoyu looked up, a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Xiaoya, what do you say?"

"Well, I just discussed it with my brother. We're going to start a business in the city, and we're actually quite short-handed."

"How about this, our uncle and aunt come with us too?"

"That way we can live together, and it'll be closer to your school."

"If Uncle is feeling unwell, you can take care of him immediately."

"If all else fails, there's still me and my brother! What do you think?"

As soon as Xiaoya said this, Lin Xiaoyu's eyes lit up instantly, revealing a deep longing from the bottom of her heart.

But then, the light went out again.

She glanced at her father on the hospital bed, then at her mother beside her with a sorrowful expression, and shook her head bitterly.

"Never mind, Xiaoya... I guess my parents won't go."

She knew Xiaoya made it sound so easy, but setting up a stall or doing business—what doesn't cost money?

Their family can't even afford the hospital fees right now, so how could they possibly have money to invest?

Lin's mother also spoke up quickly, her tone resolute:

"Yes, Xiaoya, Xiaofan, thank you for your kindness."

"But look at your uncle and me, we're getting old, what help could we possibly be if we went?"

"I'm just dragging you guys down."

"You've been so good to our family. If we go with you, wouldn't that be repaying kindness with enmity?"

"Don't worry about us, I can take good care of your uncle at home."