Chapter 848 - 288: My Parents’ Thoughts—Do They Want Me to Have Kids? (Part 3)

"If all else fails, I can always be a security guard at your company."

Listening to Li Ziliang’s words, Li Yuan chuckled.

His second cousin was seven or eight years older, graduated from an ordinary university in a certain prefecture-level city in the province.

However, he had a decent appearance, with a build similar to Li Yuan’s, and often worked out. If he were to be a security guard, he would at least end up as the security team leader.

Li Wu was also very excited, as he now only had one son who was just in middle school.

"Haha, I believe that under Yuan’s leadership, our Li Family will definitely become famous and prosperous."

Second Uncle Li Cheng suddenly asked curiously, "Old Third, I remember when you named Yuan, you consulted a fortune teller, didn’t you?"

Li Heng nodded, "Back then, that fortune teller said Yuan’s appearance was of the ’hidden dragon in the abyss’ fate. Once he encounters an opportunity, he would break free of shackles and soar to great heights."

"That’s why I named him ’Li Yuan’. Originally, as Li’s descendants, naming him this was somewhat of a taboo."

Li Zhen laughed, "Indeed, Yuan was supposed to have a ’Zi’ character, and should have been named ’Li Ziyuan’. But you insisted on ’Li Yuan’; we even said at the time that we feared Yuan might not be able to bear it."

As Lises, they naturally knew which historical figure was called "Li Yuan".

Generally, people dared not use this name.

Li Heng looked at his son and smiled proudly, "Thankfully, I insisted on this name. Maybe it’s fate. The hidden dragon in the abyss, our Li Family descendants really are about to make their ancestors proud."

Second cousin Li Ziliang joked, "People say all Lis are family, so we might just be descendants of Emperor Gaozu of Tang."

"It’s a pity that time has passed, and the genealogy has long been broken, can’t find the true origin now."

Li Yuan listened to their jokes, surprised at the intricate backstory of his name, finding it genuinely amusing.

To be honest, upon realizing the historical significance of his name, he was quite shocked.

Despite his father’s middle school education, he couldn’t possibly be ignorant of Emperor Gaozu of Tang.

Yet he dared to give him this name, which truly was a bit hard to pull off.

Only now he realizes there truly is a story behind it.

Li Yuan curiously asked, "Dad, where is that fortune teller now?"

Li Heng saw his son’s intent and regretfully shook his head:

"He was from our old village, and passed away many years ago,"

Li Yuan sighed regretfully, "That’s genuinely a pity."

...

At night, the whole family gathered excitedly for drinks again.

Li Yuan didn’t drink much, just half a jin of Maotai.

His cousins and uncles weren’t heavy drinkers, as they often worked outside and earning wasn’t easy.

After drinking, when everyone had left,

While Bai Weixi was washing up, Li Yuan was summoned by his mother Xia Qin.

"Mom, you called me, what’s up?"

Xia Qin looked at her precious son, feelings mixed with complex expressions.

Having heard Li Yuan intending to take out 20 million for family development funds and giving each family 2 million, she wasn’t exactly pleased.

Even though her son was wealthy, money wasn’t blown in by the wind but earned through hard work, why give away what they’d never earn in a lifetime for free?

"Yuan, every time your dad has a few drinks, he loses his sense. Why are you following suit?"

Li Yuan was about to speak when Xia Qin continued.

"Why can’t we just live our own lives properly? Why take the lead? First, it’s development funds, then each family gets 2 million, you think money grows on trees?"

"In my opinion, your cousins, uncles, and aunts don’t compare to your maternal uncles; they have always been very fond of you and Zixia."

"Once, when you were little, you had a high fever at night, and dad wasn’t home, it was your eldest uncle who rode a motorcycle to take you to the hospital at two or three AM. If not for him, you wouldn’t even be alive now. Where were your paternal uncles then?"

Listening to his mother’s rants, Li Yuan smiled wryly.

While his dad and mom had a great relationship, their stances naturally differed.

Everyone sides with their own siblings, and women tend to be more emotional.

Most women, after getting married, feel numerous grievances toward their husband’s family and find solace in their own family.

Li Yuan said, smiling, "Mom, my uncles are very fond of me and Zixia, and I have no intention of not helping them."

"Didn’t I give you a lot of money in the bank card? If your uncles need help, you can lend them a helping hand."

"Whether it’s dad or you, as long as both are happy, money isn’t an issue, spend it however you like."

Hearing Li Yuan’s response, Xia Qin felt much better.

She always practiced thrift, since living in Modu for almost half a year, Li Yuan had given her and dad plenty of pocket money, but she was still cautious.

Her brothers privately contacted her, to borrow money, she didn’t dare lend too much, and lent ten to eighty thousand each.

"Oh, Yuan, I know you’re kind-hearted. Your dad is too gullible, people say a few nice words and he blindly trusts them, he’d give them his heart."

"It’s not that mom doesn’t support you, an army needs mutual aid, mom gets that. You’re struggling alone in Modu, if cousins are with you, we’d feel better too."

"However, you should remember one thing: ’A favor of rice becomes a grudge.’ Help them to a reasonable extent, do what you can."

Li Yuan looked at his mother with slight astonishment, surprised she could say such sensible words despite her modest education.

Li Yuan reached out to give his mom a shoulder rub, smiling, "Mom, don’t worry, I understand everything you say. I’ll keep it in mind."

"With the uncles, rest assured, I’ll treat them equally so you won’t lose face at home."

Xia Qin glared at Li Yuan, humming contentedly, "As long as you understand, you’re the knowledgeable university student, naturally knowing more reasoning than me."

"As your mom, I merely gave a casual reminder, don’t be foolishly generous when people still don’t appreciate it."

Li Yuan laughed, "Mom, I totally understand!"

Xia Qin nodded, suddenly remembering what the women were talking about that afternoon, and asked:

"Yuan, you’re not getting any younger, you’ve dated a few girlfriends—Weixi, Zhijin, Tingyue—each is quite good."

"If any of them gets pregnant in the future, just let them have the child, your dad and I will help you raise them. We only have one son, after all, the branch of Old Li has to rely on you."

Li Yuan was completely dumbfounded by his mother’s sudden words.

What? I just entered college, and you’re already thinking about having grandkids?