Translator: Lonelytree
The reporters were enjoying themselves at the Xiao family home.
It was only when they saw the main character appear that the reporters reacted. They came here that day with a mission. They were to interview this year’s City Z’s top-scorer and his family.
However, the good food and drinks derailed them greatly.
When they saw their interview subject, Xiao Lingye, a handsome and cute young man, walk in, their eyes lit up again. This family was all handsome men and beautiful women. They were very much unlike a normal rural family.
They immediately jumped back into work. They interviewed Xiao Lingye about his background, his feelings for getting into Imperial University, his study tips, and so on. Then, they interviewed his parents, how they cultivated such a brilliant child.
After that, they interviewed the villagers to get their opinions about the top-scorer. Their first interviewee was the village chief. When they heard from the village chief that Xiao Lingye was the Xiao Family’s second top-scorer, the reporters were shocked. Two top-scorers in one family. Their parents were amazing.
The reporters learned from the villagers that this pair of parents were very open-minded and never restricted their children. They allowed their children freedom to grow. They rarely used beatings but always reasoned with them.
The interview lasted for half a day before the reporters completed their assignment. Finally, they had to return to their cities. However, they were reluctant to leave Taoyuan Village. Reporters had to travel all over, and food while traveling was always not that good.
They were still discussing it on the way back.
“It’s very comfortable here. I really can’t bear to leave.”
“Indeed. If I had the chance, I would definitely come here again.”
The delicious food was a great allure.
“Oh, right.” A female reporter suddenly remembered something, “I heard from a friend of mine that some time ago, there was a strawberry-picking event here. She came and saw many people.”
“Now that you mention it, I think I remember too. The entrance ticket was 100 RMB per person. After you’re inside the greenhouse, you can eat as much as you want. However, if you want to bring the strawberries home, you have to pay extra.”
“I also heard about this on the forum. In the beginning, there was a discount, a catty of strawberries was only 45 RMB. The first 100 customers could even enter the greenhouse for free. However, the first 100 stops were used up instantly. The rest had to buy tickets. The poster said that strawberries from Taoyuan Village would get more expensive, and he was right.”
“Did you know that the strawberries at City Z’s National Union Supermarket were sold at 35 RMB each? Even so, they ran out of stock often.”
“35 RMB each? That is too expensive!” People gasped, and they hugged the two catties of strawberries Mother Xiao had given them closer.
“Based on the size of these strawberries, there should be around twenty of them per catty. Oh my god. We have around 1400 RMB in our hands each!”
“The mother is really generous.”
“I have to keep some for my son to taste. These are things you can’t buy with money.”
“That’s true. I heard that the strawberry harvest is coming to an end.”
“This trip is very worth it. Those who refused to come will be kicking themselves when they find out.”
Many reporters refused to do interviews like this. Other than the long distance, the news didn’t have much newsworthiness. The news wouldn’t help them with a raise or a promotion. It was a troublesome and meaningless interview. Therefore, mostly interns or newbies would be sent on these missions.
“Yes, it is really worth it.” Someone echoed. “And I did bring a bottle of water back with me.”
“For real?” Someone said in surprise.
“Yes. The water makes such delicious tea. I wish to bring some for my dad.” When she said this, she looked a little sad. “My dad’s health is worsening. I want to give him the best thing and spend more time with him. He really needs the company of his children.”
The car fell silent. Who among them didn’t have parents?
When they were young, they looked forward to growing up, but when they grew up, they found that their parents had grown old too.
Suddenly, their parents’ heads were peppered with white. The figures who had shielded them from wind and rain slowly bent over.
However, as children, their careers were just starting. They didn’t have much time for their parents. They didn’t realize they didn’t have much time with their parents left.
Their parents didn’t even want money or materials from them. They just wanted simple company.
Some couldn’t help but weep silent tears.
“I will ask for leave and go visit my parents in the countryside,” Someone said. Better spend some time with them before it was too late.
The reporters handed in their assignments and asked for a leave. They wanted to go back to the countryside to see their parents.
Many people were affected. Many thought of their elderly parents. People were touched. Even the superiors were moved. However, they couldn’t approve too many leaves at once.
The employees had to take turns.
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Xiao Lingyu and her family did not know that just a bottle of water from their house and two catties of strawberries had stimulated filial piety.
After the reporters left, the family was also very happy. They were in a celebratory mood because Xiao Lingye had been admitted to a good university.
Father Xiao said, “In the future, you must work harder and be a promising citizen!”
Xiao Lingye nodded and said, “Yes, I know. Dad, please don’t worry!”
