Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 582 - 583 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 100_1

Chapter 582: Chapter 583 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 100_1

Originally, they thought it would be a temporary arrangement to live together, definitely separating after five or ten years.

But what they hadn’t expected was that by middle age, with both kids already in junior high, they were still coming and going together, not related by blood but closer than real brothers.

In between, Shen Xiaohui also brought up the idea of moving out, but before Shen Jie and the others could talk him out of it, the two kids began to make a fuss.

They couldn’t understand why they should live apart when everything was fine as it was, and they even started a hunger strike over it.

Just as the thought of living separately surfaced, it was quickly suppressed by the children.

Both brothers had it all figured out, "In the future, we want to study the same major and be like mom and uncle... "

"Right, just like dad and auntie." Although they had just started junior high, their family’s good financial condition meant they were no strangers to computers, this new thing, and they already had plans to pursue computer science in the future.

As parents, they were absolutely supportive of their children’s desire to study computer science.

If the kids liked it and the professional prospects were good, if they didn’t support that, then what else should they let them study?

Shen Jianshe was even more supportive of his grandsons studying computer science, "Your big brother’s kids are destined to follow in the footsteps of their grandfather and father."

Although they were his two eldest grandsons, Shen Jianshe didn’t see them often because of Shen Xiaoguang’s work, and while he cared for them, he knew that he couldn’t meddle with their future as their grandfather.

"That’s good too." Shen Xiaohui wasn’t surprised by his nephews’ choices, "After all, the business run by their two generations does have quite a network."

Someone had to carry on the legacy, otherwise it would be a waste, "At least my big brother has someone to follow after him, but look at the four of us..."

Even though they had done well in their respective fields, they weren’t as successful as their big brother, and without anyone to continue their work, their kids wanted to study computer science.

Huo Lei had just taken a liking to a case file when he removed his glasses, "I don’t care whether someone carries on the legacy or not."

"It all comes down to one’s own capabilities." After the old folks had passed away, even if it was just to avoid being suppressed by others, they had come together in unity.

But each had their own agenda, and over time, disputes arose. Although the quarrels didn’t get too ugly, the family’s resources were still scattered.

The family’s influence continued to decline, and even though the elders now had some regrets, reuniting posed the question of who would take charge.

In the end, they decided to maintain the status quo. Having experienced the so-called mutual aid of the big clan, Huo Lei no longer dwelt on such matters.

"Leaving the children a wide network of contacts is not as important as them having their own strength. Without real strength, even a wide network will fade."

Throughout his journey, his network had grown larger, with many people seeking him out, but he knew that once he fell from power, those same people might turn on him fiercely.

"Right, as long as they like it, that’s good." Even if they didn’t live a life of great wealth, leading a simple life was still achievable.

Since moving to Harbor City, Shen Yuan would occasionally return to the Mainland to collect the rent from a shop she had bought in Yangcheng.

Every time she just took the rent and left. To her, no matter how good Yangcheng was, it couldn’t compare to Harbor City, everything was inconvenient.

Later, when she wanted to buy a house in Harbor City, she sold the only property she had on the Mainland, which turned out to be her greatest regret.

If she hadn’t sold it and had continued to collect rent, she would have been making tens of thousands, especially since she ended up getting two apartments after the demolition compensation.

She could then return to retire, instead of staying in Harbor City, in such a small house where it’s hard to even turn around, let alone her son and his family not working, barely scraping by on the little rent they collect.

Taking advantage of the fact that her son’s family of three was not home, Shen Yuan turned on the TV to catch up on news from the Mainland and saw Huo Lei appearing on the screen.

As she watched him surrounded by admirers, Shen Yuan fell into deep thought, knowing that even without seeing Shen Jie, the other’s career must be doing very well.

He was already a well-known neurology authority in the Mainland, sometimes even invited to perform surgeries in Harbor City.

As for Shen Xiaohui and his wife, they were also doctors, well-known ones at that.

And their child was often in the news too, such as being a rising star in the computer networking field.

While pursuing higher education in America, they also launched businesses abroad; by the time they graduated with their master’s degrees, their companies were sizeable ventures that investors were eager to back.

Just when everyone thought they would expand their enterprise, they unexpectedly sold the company, which dashed many people’s expectations.

Everyone knew that their company had a bright future. Although it was sold for a decent price, starting over was not guaranteed to be a success.

In the face of widespread skepticism, they returned home with substantial capital to enter a new industry, developing the social entertainment sector.

In two years, their company once again became the darling of investors. However, the brothers, holding significant funds and having their own terms for outside capital, made sure their share stayed over forty percent, ensuring they wouldn’t suffer the tragedy of founders being ousted by investors.

Looking at Huo Lei, Shen Yuan thought of a lot, "They are all members of the Shen family, why do their children achieve so much, while my child..."

Because she had not been admitted to university, she didn’t think much of it while in the Mainland, considering she could still earn money, even more than many university graduates.

But after coming to Harbor City, she realized the benefits of having a degree, like having more job options.

Once she had a child, she set high standards for him and strived to provide a better educational environment.

Sadly, no matter how much money and effort she spent, it was no use when her child, like his foolish father, showed no interest in learning.

If he didn’t like studying, he could’ve at least found a job washing dishes or something to support himself, relying on the income from the two Tang Buildings she owned, ensuring a comfortable life.

But after graduating from high school, he immediately got involved in manslaughter, and she had no choice but to agree to his marriage.

She had hoped that having a wife and child would make her son take on the responsibilities of a father.

Later, she realized that if a child is not inclined to strive, even having a wife and child can be an even greater burden.

Previously, she only had one person to support; now it was a family of three, and what made her even more anxious was that not only was her son lacking ambition, but her grandson was also taking the wrong path.

Remembering her young grandson, who would do anything to avoid studying, complaining of various ailments every time he was asked to read, Shen Yuan had to admit that catching up to Shen Jie and the rest was a pipe dream for her.

But thinking back on seeing Gao Jian, who at his age was still working as a waiter in a tea house, berated by his supervisor for being too slow, she felt that fate hadn’t been too harsh on her.

She had known that Gao Jian had come to Harbor City, and she was worried he would cause her trouble, but no matter how long she waited, Gao Jian never came looking for her.

When she saw him again, it was in that same tea house, and learning that his life was not going well, she felt quite pleased; at least she wasn’t the worst off.