Inside Zhang Yang's old family home, laughter filled the air, making the place lively and bustling.
Old Zhang and his wife were all smiles as they warmly entertained the guests before them—their nephew Zhang Junwei and his family, who had come from afar.
"Junwei, we're already so happy that you made a special trip to visit your Sixth Uncle and Sixth Aunt. And you even spent money buying us all these things." Old Zhang smiled. "Come, have some fruit. Your parents are both in good health now, right?"
The table was piled with fruit, snacks, and tea, while milk, health supplements, and other gifts Zhang Junwei had brought sat in one corner of the living room.
"Sixth Uncle, my parents are doing quite well. They just have a few minor ailments, nothing serious," Zhang Junwei said with a smile.
"That's good." Old Zhang nodded repeatedly. "It's rare for you to come all this way, so don't be in such a hurry to leave. Later, you can head into the city with Zhang Yang. I'll have Zhaohai arrange something, and you two brothers can have a proper drink."
At those words, Zhang Junwei exchanged a glance with his daughter, Zhang Yuying.
"Sixth Uncle, there's really no need." Zhang Junwei shook his head and reached out to take Old Zhang's hand. "Next time. Definitely next time. We have some business to take care of this time."
"That's right, Great-Granduncle. We'll wait until next time, then we'll definitely get together properly," Zhang Yuying added.
"Next time... Who knows how many years it'll be before there's a next time?" Old Zhang looked up at them. "No need for polite words. You've come all this way, and you're leaving after sitting here for only a little while? You don't even have time for one meal?"