Chapter 249: Children Raised with Chinese Education

Chapter 249: Children Raised the Chinese Way

The Fu family was dead set on collaborating with Su He on planting Shatangju oranges this time, so their efficiency was unusually fast.

The next day, Fu Dajun came to the city with his eldest son, Fu Guoqing, to discuss the Shatangju orange project with Su He.

The split would follow the same model as the durian venture.

However, this time, Su He didn’t have time to plant in the village, so she put them fully in charge of the entire operation.

As for the saplings, Su He would handle that.

Thus, the Fu family planned to clear the designated sloped field for planting Shatangju oranges within the next couple of days.

Su He also confirmed with them that the saplings would be ready for delivery by the following week.

The Fu family was now up to their necks in work—harvesting durians, managing the fall harvest, and now preparing to plant Shatangju oranges.

Moreover, the Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching, set for that very Sunday.

As the festival neared, Su He and Fu Tinghua discussed closing the shop temporarily to return to the village for the holiday.

To further motivate the Fu family, Su He also decided to distribute the recent durian earnings to them in advance.

This way, wouldn’t they be even more confident in helping her cultivate the Shatangju oranges successfully?

Su He knew exactly how to keep people on the hook.

When Fourth Sister Fu Yanju heard about closing the shop for the holiday, she hesitated.

"I—if I go back, I’m afraid the Chen family might come looking for me," she openly shared her concerns with Su He and Fu Tinghua.

"Don’t worry, Fourth Sister. If they dare show up, I’ll send them packing," Su He teased, playfully batting her eyes at Fu Yanju and making her laugh.

"It’ll be fine, sis. Don’t worry," Fu Tinghua reassured her as well.

"Alright then. We hardly ever get to celebrate as a whole family," Fu Yanju finally agreed.

If the Chen family dared disrupt her happiness, she wouldn’t take it lying down either.

When Su Shiming, Su He’s father, learned that his daughter and son-in-law were returning for the holiday, he offered to manage the shop for Su He, but she refused.

"Dad, running the shop alone is exhausting. You should rest properly during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It’s fine."

"Eh, I’ll be fine either way.

Besides, your mom and I have already discussed it—she’ll take a break from her embroidery for a bit and help me keep an eye on your shop.

Think about it. Even without durians, your shop still makes hundreds of yuan daily, and you’ll be gone for three days.

It’s fine. Just leave the shop to me.

And with the festival, the city will be heavily patrolled. Nothing will go wrong."

Su Shiming genuinely felt it was a shame—Su He’s shop had truly become a success.

Every day, customers flocked to the store, and many had even become regulars.

Su He's store has a wide variety of goods with categorized sections, making it easy to find things. Everyone is happy to shop there.

During holidays, many public sector workers are on leave.

Right now, Su Shiming truly believes Su He shouldn't close the shop.

Moreover, during holidays, way more people buy alcohol, beverages, and daily necessities than on usual days, not fewer.

People still watch their spending, and many ordinary families only feel comfortable spending money during holidays.

So, Su Shiming thought of helping his daughter mind the store for a couple of days.

After all, they live in the city and don’t have much going on these days—they’ve got time to spare.

With Dad insisting, Su He didn’t hesitate either.

"Alright, then I’ll put you and Mom to work. Close the shop by 7 p.m., and you can open a bit later in the morning. I’ll pay you wages—time-and-a-half for three days," Su He said with a smile.

"Ah, what do we need your money for? I just don’t want your regular customers to drift away," Su Shiming waved his hand, refusing the wages.

But the day before heading to the village, Su He still gave Su Shiming and Wen Qing each 200 yuan as a holiday bonus.

Since Wen Qing needed to learn where things are, she came a day early to help and learn from Fu Yanju.

Instead of handing them cash directly, Su He prepared red envelopes and gave one to each.

Both refused, saying, "No need, no need."

Su He wasn’t pleased and pushed the envelopes into their hands.

"This is your daughter’s way of showing I care—won’t you accept it?"

Hearing this, they couldn’t refuse.

"Ting Hua’s share is also inside. I manage his money," Su He added.

"We know, we know. Oh, our girl’s all grown up and thoughtful now!" Wen Qing couldn’t stop smiling.

Neither she nor Su Shiming opened the envelopes right away, but no matter the amount, it was their daughter’s kind thought.

Even if it was very little, she’d still be happy.

But when they returned home and curiously opened the envelopes, they were stunned.

"What in the world? Why did our daughter give so much?" Wen Qing frowned, equal parts surprised and concerned.

While delighted, she worried whether giving them so much might cause trouble with her husband.

"Ah, look at you—why the long face? Our daughter gave you such a big red envelope, and you’re still frowning?" Su Shiming shook his head.

"It’s too much. Besides, Su He just bought that truck, and it wasn’t cheap," Wen Qing sat on the chair at home, growing worried.

"These things—our daughter has it figured out. But you? She gives you a red envelope, and you’re making a face."

At this, Su Shiming shook his head again.

His wife Wen Qing had this tendency—she could find something to worry about even during happy times.

She worries constantly, which is why Su He used to be a little serious growing up with her always worrying.

"That’s not it—I’m just concerned about our daughter..."

Wen Qing didn’t even get to finish before Su Shiming interrupted.

"She's already an adult and has two kids of her own.

Our daughter is thoughtful and wants to take care of you. You should be happy, not looking so worried all the time.

Wen Qing, the fact that Su He used to be like that—we’re largely to blame for that.

She had so much negativity dumped on her—no wonder she was drowning in it.

Lately, I’ve been helping out at her shop.

Watching how she and Ting Hua get along, I really think the way she turned out was all our fault."

Su Shiming let out a sigh.

Seeing their cheerful, sensible daughter now,

and then thinking back to how they raised her—they spoiled Su He, gave her everything—but was she ever really happy?

They were so focused on what they did, thinking, *We gave you everything—how did you still end up like this?*

But Su Shiming couldn't help but reflect—had he really been there for Su He back then?

Most of the time, it was his wife, Wen Qing, who took care of Su He.

But Wen Qing, in turn, was entirely devoted to the family.

She took care of everything at home.

And Wen Qing wasn’t great with words—when trouble came up, she didn’t know what to do.

That’s why Su He grew to resent this family.

None of the other kids wanted to play with Su He, yet Wen Qing never paid attention to this, nor did she care about their daughter's mental and emotional well-being.

Su Shiming was so busy with his students, so many children to manage—but with his own daughter, he just couldn’t do enough.

But thankfully, their daughter has changed for the better now and understands them.

If she were still like that, she’d probably still be refusing to make up with them, right?