When Grandma May heard what Lydia said, she smiled and waved to Lydia, “Lydia, come here.”
Lydia came over.
“Grandma York, can we eat the chicken legs?”
Lydia thought Grandma May had asked her to come over and eat roasted chicken legs.
Grandma May pulled her closer, held her in her arms, and said with a smile, “It’s not baked yet; you can eat it later.”
Grandma May asked, “Why are you thinking about taking over from Uncle Sam?”
Grandma May liked baby girls; everyone in the villa knew this.
The York family had not had a daughter for several generations. Grandma May looked forward to a daughter and then a granddaughter, but all ended in disappointment. She is now looking forward to having a great-granddaughter. She doesn’t know if she can expect it yet.
She frequently assured the workers that they could take their daughters to school and live in Wiltspoon. When they had free time, they could play at the children’s amusement park in the villa. She wanted to invite the girls from the first class. If the baby goes to the villa to play, maybe the grandsons-in-law can give her a great-granddaughter.
Lydia said, “Uncle Sam is very powerful. He manages many people and can make a lot of money. The house that Uncle Sam lives in is also very beautiful. I want to be like Uncle Sam.”
Even though Lydia was only three years old, she was so smart and well-spoken. Sometimes the things she said could surprise people. Her parents said they never taught her to say those things, but she can still say them.
When Sonny came to Wildridge Manor, he also liked to go down the mountain to play with Lydia, or she would go into the villa to play with Sonny.
“You heard what Uncle Sam said just now.” By the time you can take over, Uncle Sam will have already retired. If someone else takes over, you will have to wait for another uncle to retire before it is your turn. Moreover, we don’t want your eyes set on your position as Uncle Sam.”
Grandma May believed Lydia was quite intelligent, and with proper training, she could potentially join the York Corporation and become an effective leader for her great-grandchildren.
As long as the workers’ children study well and have a correct outlook on life, Grandma May will make a promise to them that after graduation, they can enter the York Corporation to work. As for whether they can climb up, it depends on their ability.
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