Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 552 - 553 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 70_1

Chapter 552: Chapter 553 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 70_1

"I noticed that Zhao Jia and the rest didn’t speak, but it wasn’t because they had no opinions." Feng Dan did notice that Zhao Jia and her companion had unpleasant expressions.

Their expressions were indeed bad, and they had restrained themselves for a long time without saying a word.

"Anyway, as long as they perform well and strive to stay and work in Capital City." Feng Dan remembered hearing Zhao Jia and her peers mentioning their desire to secure jobs in Capital City.

"Once they are far away, no matter how much they stir up trouble, there’s nothing that can be done."

Feng Dan thought of the family members who still hadn’t shown up and couldn’t help but be self-deprecating, "But that’s still better than my situation."

"Look at my family, not a single person has come to this point." When she had called home, they definitely said they would come to the station to pick her up.

As a result, full of various hopes, what she got in return was disappointment. She knew that in the eyes of her parents, a son was the most important, but it would still be hurtful.

Father Feng rushed to the station as quickly as he could, his mind constantly hoping that they hadn’t left.

When he arrived there by bike, Shen Jie and the others were already loading luggage onto the bicycles, preparing to place the heavier luggage on the bike rack and carry the lighter items back.

Seeing them, Father Feng was gasping for breath, "Sorry, sorry, I’m late."

When Feng Dan saw Father Feng, her face didn’t look good. Father Feng could tell at a glance that his daughter was unhappy.

"Today, your grandmother fell down the stairs. When your sister-in-law saw her, she went to help but slipped and also fell to the ground."

"Is Grandma okay?"

"Is sister-in-law okay?" Feng Dan immediately became anxious upon hearing this. Old Lady Feng was so old; how could she fall down the stairs?

That could be serious, and as for her sister-in-law, considering how close she was to giving birth, it was worrisome to hear she had fallen. She didn’t know their condition.

"Your grandmother has broken her arm and leg."

"Your sister-in-law had a premature birth and was taken into the operating room."

"It’s really a case of troubles piling up." Although it was exciting to see the grandson a bit earlier, Father Feng was overwhelmed by the thought of Old Lady Feng’s broken limbs.

"So now..." Feng Dan urgently asked, guessing that it was somewhat troublesome from Father Feng’s demeanor.

"Your sister-in-law gave birth to a son." Father Feng recalled the two noisy grandsons at home and now with another grandson, he felt overwhelmed.

"Your mother and I were thinking, your sister-in-law hadn’t been too troublesome this pregnancy, so it was likely to be a girl."

They had enough grandsons in the family; they were hoping for an obedient and sensible granddaughter.

It was a nice thought, but who could have foreseen that yet another son would be born, "They say more sons bring more blessings, but I really haven’t seen it."

Father Feng thought about the addition of another mouth to feed in the family, another grandson, and felt it was too much, "When they reach adolescence, we’ll have to keep up with their nutrition."

Only if the children receive good nutrition will they grow tall and strong; otherwise, they will be all scrawny.

But the real issue is how to provide that nutrition; that’s the problem.

Although one could buy food from the black market, the prices there are truly expensive. Going there occasionally to buy something is fine.

But buying regularly is out of the question; our family doesn’t have that kind of foundation.

Feng Dan didn’t take to heart Father Feng’s words about not seeing the blessings of having many sons.

Had they really had a granddaughter, who knows what he might say behind closed doors about having a daughter.

Feng Dan simply listened quietly, while Shen Jianshe asked a few questions when appropriate, as everyone was colleagues, and since Feng Dan and Shen Jie had a good relationship, it wouldn’t do to act as if it was none of his business upon hearing this.

"The doctor has said that even if they operate to fix the bones, it will depend on whether your grandmother has the will to stand up again." One end had the grandson’s birth, which needed attention.

An old lady with a fracture needed someone to care for her up close.

In short, whether it was for the elderly or for the children, they all needed someone to look after them.

"Xiao Dan, what do you think?" They still had to work, and although they could take leave, wouldn’t taking leave mean docking their pay?

Father Feng hoped Feng Dan would volunteer to help, but she detected the hesitant, beating-around-the-bush words that he never quite managed to say.

Feng Dan had made up her mind, she definitely wasn’t going to ask about it voluntarily.

What she was sure of was that once she agreed, whether it was taking care of a new mother or a grandmother with a broken bone, it would become her responsibility.

But not to take care of them wasn’t an option either, as public opinion would reflect poorly on her.

Feng Dan sighed internally; had she known that returning for the New Year would mean facing such thorny issues, she would have preferred to spend it on the farm.

And then take the train to the Capital City after the New Year to meet up with Shen Jie and the others.

But now that she was already back, regret was of no use. "I don’t have any experience in taking care of someone with a fracture, especially Grandma."

Feng Dan knew all too well that Old Lady Feng was particularly critical and favored sons over daughters; no matter if it was her daughter, daughters-in-law, or granddaughters, including granddaughters-in-law, she always had a litany of criticisms.

She didn’t want to rush into a situation where she would be scolded, "I can assist."

"Moreover, Dad, I need to go to the Capital City to the university by the tenth at the latest." Feng Dan mentioned the date of her departure.

It was really to inform them that she had come back only for the New Year, and after that, she would be off to the Capital City.

Father Feng was briefly taken aback by Feng Dan’s straightforward words, but what could he do? Feng Dan had already volunteered to help out somehow.

It was just that the number of days she could help was a bit short, but there was no helping it; Feng Dan was someone who was going to study at the university in the Capital City, and they couldn’t delay her prospects.

Especially since Feng Dan was studying at the Medical University, she could become a doctor after graduation, find a good job, and in the future, her prospects for finding a son-in-law would not be dim.

"Don’t worry, your grandmother has your mom, and your aunt and the others, they will all take care of her."

"Just help out," Normally, as a child without care experience, the adults needed to step in to manage.

Feng Dan affirmed, "Okay, I can manage other things like washing, tidying, and cooking with no problem."

Shen Jie initially thought upon hearing the earlier part that Feng Dan had come to her senses, no longer that naïve girl.

But upon hearing the rest, she realized that this was still the same naïve girl, actually offering to wash, tidy, and cook.

Please, both of these tasks were not easy, yet this girl had taken them on willingly, leaving Shen Jie speechless.

Especially since Father Feng was present, she certainly couldn’t just blurt out advice without thinking, it would lead to trouble.

Having known each other for many years, Feng Dan caught the meaning behind Shen Jie’s look and whispered softly, "Don’t worry, I’m not that foolish."

"I can’t avoid working, but how I work is still up to me."

"As long as you’re aware, don’t be too honest," Shen Jie reassured herself, knowing Feng Dan understood.

"And when the time comes, put your brothers to work too. They are already on vacation." Since they were on break, the brothers should also be able to do housework.

At that thought, Shen Jie suddenly felt truly fortunate; her family was harmonious and happy.

Looking at Shen Jianshe and his son in front of her, pushing the bicycle and asking about her time in the Northeast.

Then glancing at Father Feng beside her, ceaselessly talking about the busyness at home and the many happenings, she sighed resignedly.

Having grown accustomed to such scenes, Feng Dan gently squeezed Zhao Jia’s hand to indicate there were no problems.