Chapter 426 - 417: Xia Shanshan Wants Grandchildren

Chapter 426: Chapter 417: Xia Shanshan Wants Grandchildren

"Woohoo!"

Xiao Man happily darted around the spiral staircase, scampering between the floors.

The villa was massive, so much bigger than their home. The furniture was exquisite, the decor luxurious, and it even had a private garden and pool. It was just like a castle.

Watching his parents and Lin Yanwan’s mother come downstairs, Jiang Xia smiled. "So, what do you think? Are the rooms okay?"

"They’re perfect, absolutely perfect! The bedroom is huge, and the bed is so soft. I especially love the balcony." Xia Shanshan was grinning from ear to ear.

It was truly a villa worth 18 million. Only after seeing the inside did she finally feel what it was like to enjoy a life of comfort. She couldn’t find a single fault with the interior design—she loved everything she saw.

"Mom, if you like it here, why not quit your teaching job and stay in the Imperial Capital with Dad for good?" Jiang Xia asked tentatively.

"I can’t do that. Maybe in another ten years, after I retire. For now, visiting you during summer vacation and enjoying a relaxing two months is more than enough," Xia Shanshan replied without a second thought.

At the end of the day, she and Jiang Wende were just ordinary people. She would find it hard to get used to living the life of the wealthy long-term.

After all, their social circle for most of their lives was back home. In the Capital City, they were strangers in a strange land. Even feasting on delicacies every day wouldn’t necessarily be as comforting as a simple home-cooked meal.

Jiang Xia smiled, seemingly having expected this response. Judging from her experience volunteering as a teacher in impoverished mountain regions in his past life, Xia Shanshan was without a doubt a truly dedicated teacher.

The lifestyle of the wealthy was simply not for her.

"What about you, Dad?" he asked, turning his head.

Jiang Wende immediately waved his hand. "I won’t be coming either. This place of yours is comfortable, but it’s not for me. So, don’t worry about us. You just focus on living a good life with Yanwan—that’s what’s most important. When we have time, we’ll come to the Imperial Capital to see you, just like we’re doing now."

Jiang Xia nodded, understanding his parents’ feelings. They had their own social circles. ’I’ll just bring them here to live out their golden years in peace after they retire.’

"In that case, just have fun in the Imperial Capital this summer. You’ve come all this way, so we can talk about when you want to head back whenever you’re ready."

In the afternoon, Jiang Xia and Lin Yanwan took his parents for a walk around the neighborhood, pointing out the park, the supermarket, and which street to take for shopping.

Fortunately, as Celestial Beauty was a high-end villa district, the surrounding amenities were well-established, making it convenient to go anywhere.

When they returned, tired from their walk, the pool was nearly full. Lin Yanwan took Xiao Man for a swim. Originally, Lin Yanwan hadn’t known how to swim, but Tsinghua University included it in the final P.E. exam. Since failing the test meant you couldn’t graduate, she had been forced to learn.

Xiao Man was hugging a little yellow duck floatie, her two slender legs kicking up splashes behind her while her hands paddled continuously. She was just the cutest thing.

Ji Wanqiu lounged under a large sun umbrella, a gentle smile on her face as she watched her daughters swim. She had been planning to take Xiao Man to a pool this summer anyway, and now the villa Jiang Xia bought had fulfilled that wish.

Jiang Xia pulled his gaze from the two sisters in the pool and asked Ji Wanqiu, "Xiao Man starts school in September. She’ll be going into fourth grade then, right?"

’Time really flies,’ he thought. ’When I was first reborn, Xiao Man was only six years old and in first grade. Two years have passed in the blink of an eye. The little girl is eight and a half now, and she’s already tall enough to reach my stomach.’

"Mhm, that’s right." Watching Xiao Man splashing around happily, Ji Wanqiu couldn’t help but add, "She placed first in the whole school on her final exams again, just like her big sister did when she was young."

"Xiao Man really is a smart kid," Jiang Xia praised. He pursed his lips for a moment before saying, "Auntie, once Xiao Man graduates from elementary school, have you considered transferring her to the Imperial Capital for middle school?"

Ji Wanqiu frowned slightly, pondering for a moment. From the perspective of what was best for her child, she certainly hoped Xiao Man could study in the Imperial Capital.

After all, the educational resources in the Imperial Capital were much richer, taught by the best teachers. As the nation’s Capital, it would also expose her to a wider range of information and broaden her horizons. With her current grades, as long as she maintained them through middle school, she was a shoo-in for Qingbei come university.

Moreover, with Jiang Xia and Yanwan here to look after Xiao Man, she wouldn’t have to worry. That would also allow her to devote more time and energy to her work, lightening some of the pressure on Lin Gaoyuan’s shoulders.

"Is that possible?" she asked.

"If Xiao Man is willing, then it’s definitely possible."

Jiang Xia smiled and continued, "The year I graduate from university, Xiao Man should be entering sixth grade. According to the Ministry of Education’s regulations, as long as I have property and a job here, and can act as her guardian, students from outside the city can attend school in the Imperial Capital. Besides, I’m on good terms with the president of Tsinghua, so getting Xiao Man a spot in Tsinghua High School’s program for gifted students shouldn’t be a problem."

"Tsinghua High School?"

"That’s right. It’s one of the Imperial Capital’s top-ranked middle schools, located right next to Tsinghua University, just across the street. If you’re free tomorrow, I can take you to have a look," Jiang Xia said.

"Hmm... alright. I’ll find a chance to talk to Xiao Man about it and see what she thinks," Ji Wanqiu said with a smile.

’In any case, where she goes to school is ultimately up to Xiao Man,’ she thought. ’If she wants to stay in our hometown or doesn’t want to be away from her parents, I can’t force her.’

’Besides, the family isn’t short on money now, so whether her grades are good or not isn’t that important anymore. As long as she can grow up happy and enjoy every day, I’ll be satisfied.’