"Ah? This … How can this be … "
Regarding this unexpected news, his parents were both surprised and regretful. The seven-day Golden Week had just passed for three days, and he was leaving on the fourth day?
For their son to come back from the holidays, they had prepared a lot of big fish and meat frozen in the refrigerator. They had not even eaten half of it, and now … he was leaving?
It was difficult for them to accept.
His mother tried to suggest, "Why don't we talk to the company and ask them to make an exception? Just say that you can't buy a ticket now, and you can go back two days later … If that doesn't work, then one day later?"
She really wanted her son to stay for a few more days, even if it was just one day. It was already night now, and he was leaving tomorrow morning. This was too hasty … Three days seemed to pass in the blink of an eye. There were still many things that had not been said and done.
They had originally planned to wait for Zhang Zian to recover from the tiredness of work, then take a day off. The family of three would go to the park, climb mountains, and then eat out.
If they had known that they were going to leave tomorrow, they could have arranged the past three days more tightly …
His father felt that her bargaining method of negotiation was almost childish, but he did not say anything. What if it worked?
Zhang Zian could understand their feelings of wanting him to stay for a while. It was completely understandable, because he was the same. If he had a choice, he also wanted to stay for a few more days, or even longer, but …
He was reluctant to leave, but he still helplessly spread his hands and said, "There is no other way. There are not many people in the company, and the amount of this order is very large. I am also a technical backbone. It can't do without me … The boss promised that in addition to overtime pay, after finishing this order, he will give me a few more days off on New Year's Day."
Although they had a lot of opinions about the company's practice of depriving them of their vacation halfway, they were still very happy to hear that the company could not do without their son, because this proved that their son was very promising and important to the company. He was an important talent for the company.
His father sighed and said with relief, "If this is the case, then there is no other way. I hope your boss will keep his word and come back for a few more days on New Year's Day. Anyway, it is only two months."
Zhang Zian forced a smile and echoed, "Yes, it is less than two months before New Year's Day. It is the same to take a few days off now and make it up on New Year's Day. Besides, there is overtime pay."
"It's freezing on New Year's Day, how can it be the same as now? If only I had been a civil servant in Binhai City … I wouldn't have to worry about these things if I were a civil servant. I wouldn't have missed a single day of rest. "His mother was still brooding.
His father tried to persuade him. "Forget it, forget it. Private companies are all like this. Time belongs to the boss. No matter how much you complain, it's useless. But … if you go back early, won't your date with that girl be ruined?"
The mother was enlightened. Compared to taking a few more days off, what was more important was that her son and his girlfriend had finally developed a good impression of each other. They should have taken the opportunity to see each other more during the holidays. It would be best if they could confirm their relationship. However, they were suddenly interrupted. This … Wasn't this making her anxious?
"If you really can't do it, then don't go back. I really don't believe that you can go back two days later. Anyway, the company can't do without you, right? Let's see if they still dare to drive you away. " She raised her voice and said angrily, "Just call the company and say that you're currently traveling abroad and can't go back!"
In her opinion, the balance between work and marriage should be tilted towards the latter.
"Look at what you're saying …" His father shook his head.
"What did I say? Did I say anything wrong? " The more the mother spoke, the angrier she became. Seeing that a good thing was about to be ruined, she couldn't hold back her temper.
Zhang Zian tried to smooth things over. "Listen to me. In fact, I talked to her about this issue today. It just so happens that she also intends to go to a big city to develop her career. Maybe in a few days, she will also go there, and there will be plenty of time to meet there."
"Really?"
"Really."
The mother's anger suddenly disappeared, and her eyes widened in surprise. She felt that her son and the girl's progress might be faster than she had imagined. Otherwise, how could the girl be willing to follow him to leave Binhai City? As for the statement that he intended to go to a big city to develop his career, she didn't believe it. Otherwise, why would she go now of all times?
His father also understood, and suddenly his worries turned to joy.
They knew better than to ask any further questions, such as how far they had progressed.
Times were advancing, and the matters between young people should be solved by young people themselves.
Zhang Zian further explained his arrangements to them. He planned to send the grey parrot and monkey to the Forestry Bureau tomorrow morning, and then he wouldn't come back. He would go directly to the station to take the high-speed train.
His parents felt that the schedule was a bit tight, but since he had already thought about it, they let him go.
Usually, dinner was already very sumptuous. Today, because they knew that he was leaving, it was even more sumptuous than usual. They also cooked the dishes that they had planned to eat the day after tomorrow. The large table of food was impossible to finish, and they kept persuading him to eat more.
After dinner, the family of three sat in the living room watching TV as they had done the previous two days. They watched until it was almost midnight, much later than usual, and then they went back to their respective bedrooms to sleep.
As for the new members, they didn't need to be told to find a place to rest.
The next morning, his parents were surprised to see his bloodshot eyes and obvious dark circles.
"Didn't sleep well last night?"
"Yes, a little insomnia."
Zhang Zian barely squeezed out a smile.
He almost didn't sleep all night, staring at the ceiling with his eyes open. It wasn't that he wasn't sleepy, but he wanted to … remember this moment as much as possible.
"Sleep on the train." His parents laughed, thinking that he was so excited about the date that he couldn't sleep.
Everything had been packed last night, and the originally empty suitcase was filled with heavy local specialties and snacks for him to eat on the road.
He ate his breakfast very slowly, one bite at a time. His parents had already finished eating and went to wash the dishes, but he had only eaten half of it.
"Hurry up and go to the Forestry Bureau after eating. Don't miss the train. Eat on the road if you are hungry," his parents urged.
They didn't want him to leave last night, but today they began to worry that he would miss the train.
"… Okay."
He silently and quickly shoved the rest of the food into his mouth.
"You don't need to wash the dishes. We will do it. You should go out and try to be early." His father grabbed the bowl from his hand.
Every minute and second was precious, but he had no reason to continue to dawdle.
The suitcase and birdcage were already at the door of the shop.
The golden cat, the tea-colored cat, the black and white kitten, and the little monkey silently gathered at the door.
He put on his coat, and the moment he turned around, his gloomy face had become as bright as the sun.
"Dad, Mom, I am leaving. Take care!"
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