"Uncle, Aunt, I'm truly sorry I haven't been able to take you around much during this time," Guo Xuyang said, raising his wine glass towards Wang Xukun and Zhang Jingyi.
"You've been busy, we understand that. But no matter how busy you are, you still need to spend time with your wife and child, right?" Wang Xukun said, his words clearly carrying a hint of annoyance.
"Yes, yes, it's all my fault. Fortunately, my parents and other sisters can accompany Xiao Hong. Tomorrow, Xiao Hong will be going back with you, and I'll be counting on your help then."
"It's not a bother for my daughter to return to her own home. And you can't just be a hands-off father; call and check in once in a while," Wang Xukun advised.
"That's right, that's right. Xiao Guo Yili is still young, so I'll have Gao Yuan help look after her. If there's anything not to your liking, please tell me directly."
"You've been to my house. My place is rather small, and if Gao Yuan comes, I'm afraid there won't be enough room," Wang Xukun said after a moment's thought.
"That's no problem. Isn't there a hotel at your entrance? Gao Yuan can stay at the hotel. Xiao Bao is still very young and spends most of his time sleeping. During the day, Gao Yuan can help you tidy up at your place, and at night, I'll trouble you and Auntie," Guo Xuyang continued.
"That's fine. Xiao Hong mentioned she wants to continue her studies after the semester starts. But the child is so young, how will she manage?"
"I've tried to persuade Xiao Hong, but she wouldn't listen, thinking that if she delays for another year, she'll fall further behind in her studies. So, I rather support her decision. I'll have Gao Yuan and Li Xiaolu help look after Xiao Bao then," Guo Xuyang explained.
"If she takes the child to school, she won't be able to stay in the dormitory. Dormitories have all sorts of people. Besides, there wouldn't be enough room for Gao Yuan and Li Xiaolu to stay if they go along," Wang Xukun stated.
"I've thought about that. I'll arrange for someone to scout for houses near the school in advance. Renting or buying is fine. The current real estate market is quite good, and buying a property can also appreciate in value. Xiao Hong can sell the house after graduation or rent it out; both are good options," Guo Xuyang said.
"Since you've said so, I have nothing more to worry about."
"Uncle, I'll toast you with this glass. Auntie, would you like some milk? Parents, let's raise our glasses together." Guo Xuyang then finished his drink.
"I'll arrange for someone to deliver beef and lamb to you once a week. We don't need to be stingy with that."
"No need to go to so much trouble; you can send it by express delivery," Wang Xukun replied.
"Express delivery passes through too many hands. Since it's food, let someone deliver it. Also, I've prepared six cases of that national liquor for you. If it's not enough, give me a call, and I'll arrange for someone to deliver more."
"Forget the liquor. If my palate gets too refined, I won't be able to afford it on my two salaries," Wang Xukun chuckled.
"It's good to drink less," Zhang Jingyi also added.
"Liquor is the essence of grain, and the more you drink, the younger you become. Besides, Uncle doesn't drink often. These six cases should last Uncle quite a while."
"Still, that's money. Even if you have money now, you should still spend it sparingly," Zhang Jingyi said.
"Your auntie is looking out for your expenses," Wang Xukun said with a smile.
"Money needs to be invested; it needs to generate more money. If you rely solely on saving, money in hand will only depreciate," Guo Xuyang reasoned.
"You say it so lightly. Where are there so many projects for you to invest in? Of course, with your capabilities, it's not an issue. But how many people like you can be found in this world?" Zhang Jingyi asked.
"Auntie is right. However, this financial awareness is still necessary. Whether you have a little money or a lot, there are ways to invest. With little money, we can put it in the bank, the stock market, or buy funds; these are all good ways to manage finances. With a lot of money, we can buy apartments, shops, or invest in large businesses and hire professionals to serve us," Guo Xuyang explained.