The summer in August is as muggy as ever, and there’s the occasional sun shower as usual. The atmosphere around is even more oppressive with the hot weather, and the situation intensifies.
At this time, Zhang Guoqing finally gets his turn for vacation. The original plan was to send the Ping An Brothers back to their hometown for this summer to avoid the chaos, and at the same time, accompany the elders.
But nowadays, when traveling, getting on and off the train, eating, and lodging, everything must be done with caution. Although the twins are only three years old and have memorized phrases well, as parents, they still can’t help worrying about their young age and the possibility of mistakes.
Especially after receiving a letter from Mr. Zhang advising the three brothers not to return for now, Zhang Guoqing began to change his plans. It is said that the hometown is not peaceful either, with all sorts of chaotic things happening.
Other families might let their wild kids run free, but his three children are the apple of their eyes. With the disruption from his father, Zhang Guoqing was even more reluctant to let the kids travel far.
"Dad, I’ve agreed with them to go during the summer vacation."
Ping’an tried to smile, blinking his eyes and revealing a pair of dimples. Did his mom say he was cute like this? His grandma said she would pluck the stars from the sky for him.
Zhang Guoqing ruffled his face with one big hand. This little one was using tricks—either waking him up with words or using emojis—he had to stay firm.
"What did your mom say?"
Hearing this, Ping’an laughed, "Dad, my mom said I could voice my opinion, but I’m still two votes short. You and my grandpa have to vote in favor, and she abstains."
Zhang Guoqing looked at his mother-in-law in the courtyard outside and guessed that it was a dissenting vote. He quickly shook his head, can’t mess with these folks.
"I abstain too."
"A man shouldn’t choose to escape! No way! Come on, let’s vote!"
Zhang Guoqing laughed heartily, "Stinky boy, aren’t you afraid I’ll vote against it? You really can’t go this time. If you go, Liu Yi and May 1st will cause a ruckus."
Pingan rolled his eyes and said with a smile, "You mean if I convince my younger brothers, it’s no problem?"
"I didn’t say that." Zhang Guoqing chuckled and ruffled his hair. This kid had grown taller. If he went, there’d be no need to worry; anyone who dared bully him would be risking quite a lot.
"The younger ones are indeed a bit small, they should at least be over five years old, right? As the older brother, I’ll pave the way first and then take them over, what do you think?"
Zhang Guoqing, unable to escape his pestering, could only smile and nod, reminding him, "Find your grandpa, he can handle Liu Yi and the others."
Ping’an hugged him with joy, "Oh, dad knows his son’s heart the best."
After being given several candies, Zhang Guoqing felt like flowers were blooming in his heart, but he couldn’t forget to remind him, "Remember not to go up the mountain alone after you get there."
"Then what am I going for?"
"You see, I knew you wanted to go hunting on the mountain. But son, haven’t you thought about it? Besides the danger in the mountains, there’s more danger downhill. What you catch now all belongs to the public, would you really let your grandpa be embarrassed?"
Ping’an frowned slightly, lowering his shoulders, his dad wasn’t suitable to go back at this time, "If I can’t go hunting, there’s not much point in going back to the hometown."
"Why don’t you reconsider?"
After a pause, Ping’an decisively shook his head, "A true man knows when to hold on and when to let go, nothing to reconsider, let’s forget it. I’ll write a letter to my brothers explaining it tomorrow."
Zhang Guoqing wasn’t surprised at all that his son made a decision so quickly. The little guy has always been quick to analyze the pros and cons, and once he decides, there’s no hesitation.


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