My Life with Narration

Chapter 884: Chapter 874: Go Get Your Family’s Head for Me

Actually, Li Zijun’s father isn’t upset with old Su for showing off; it’s more that old Su has the fishing rod out but doesn’t let him handle it, which makes Uncle Li annoyed whenever he sees old Su.

The friendship boat can capsize at any age.

It’s just that the fishing rod that Grandpa Wen gave as a gift can’t be replaced, otherwise, he definitely would have given Uncle Li one so the two old men wouldn’t stop fishing together because of a single fishing rod.

There was no other way, after lunch, he went with Comrade old Su driving to a wild river in the South Suburbs to fish. Clearly, old Su was still shadowed by the time he found a corpse while fishing in the East Suburbs and probably wouldn’t go back in this lifetime.

As for Shen Yi, of course, she was home chatting with his mom.

Before leaving, Su Qing carefully listened in for a few moments and was surprised to hear them discussing skincare and fashion.

You have to admit, it’s his mom. Her ability to accept new things is strong; even at this age, she’s able to find common ground with Shen Yi, his future daughter-in-law.

Mind you, one is a company owner and the other is a housewife, yet they still have things to talk about.

"Go, go play somewhere else, keep your distance, did you hear me?"

At the South Suburbs, old Su sent Da Huang away and started preparing the fishing spot while Su Qing fiddled with old Su’s fishing equipment.

"Dad, when did the fishing equipment here get upgraded?" Su Qing asked, looking at the stuff on the ground.

There were chairs, a parasol, portable fish boxes, and even a foldable assembly table with tea sets — it was quite fancy.

It didn’t at all look like professional fishing gear; more like an old guy out for a relaxing picnic.

"It got upgraded this year, bought it several months ago. Since you’ve been making money, Dad has some leisure funds too. I thought I might as well get a full set; otherwise, it wouldn’t do justice to your old man’s fishing rod.

You have no idea, with this fishing rod, in our Jiang City’s fishing circle, I’m considered quite a figure, feeling pretty awesome!"

[In Jiang City’s fishing circle, he’s known as a lavishly equipped novice whose fishing enjoyment pales in comparison to his joy in maintaining his gear.

They say he’s just out to fish, but he revels in tinkering with his gear and soaking up the admiration of others, feeling blissful.]

Su Qing: ...

Wow, his dad is already famous, who knew if giving him that fishing rod was right or wrong.

"Awesome, awesome," Su Qing said with a mixed expression of amusement and helplessness.

But he understands, even though old Su’s set of equipment doesn’t look cheap, their family can afford it now?

Now his dad’s salary, his mom is too lazy to bother with. A man, at this age, if he has some money, he’ll naturally buy things he likes?

If he has no hobbies, he’d change cars; if he has hobbies, he’d throw money at them.

In the past, when Su Qing wasn’t making money, if old Su went fishing but caught nothing, he’d have to buy fish at the supermarket. Why? Just to make sure his wife thought the money on fishing gear was well spent and not wasted. But now it’s simply a hobby; catching fish isn’t really important.

Soon, under old Su’s assembling, two chairs appeared under the parasol; afterward, old Su assembled a small table between them, arranged the tea set, and even brought out a portable mini fridge from the car, pulling out cold tea and fruits.

"Goodness, Dad, you’re thoroughly prepared. If we don’t catch a few fish today, it’ll be hard to justify!" Su Qing said while casting his line with a laugh.

"Hey, your dad has reached another level now. Fishing, the most important thing is fun. In the past, I was only happy when I caught fish; now, just sitting here makes me happy!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing shakes his head in silence; he dared not expose old Su, or he’d end up embarrassed.

"Come on, son, try the cold tea Dad prepared. It’s refreshing, with a lingering taste," old Su took out a thermos cup from the small fridge, pouring them each a cup.

Light green, it looked cooling. Not sure how it was made, but one sip, just like old Su said, cools from the throat down to the stomach.

"Mm, not bad!"

"Of course, nothing your dad makes is ever bad," saying that, old Su chuckled twice and then took a deep breath, asking:

"Son, I know you’re making a name for yourself now, earning big bucks, and both movies released this month are hits. But amidst all this business, don’t neglect your feelings with Xiao Yi. Honestly, your mom and I don’t ask for you to climb higher, just for you to be safe and sound.

Xiao Yi is capable too, and you both are so outstanding. Especially you, if you become increasingly successful, you’re bound to be pressed for time.

Xiao Yi is already busy, and if you get busier, it might be fine for a while, but given time, issues will surely crop up. Do you understand what I mean?"

[The always ambitious dad and rebellious mom noticed one thing after the last incident — your time together. Two overly accomplished and career-focused people won’t spend enough time together. They can’t demand it from Shen Yi. So they want you to lessen your career focus, at least maintain the status quo, don’t overload yourself.]

Upon hearing this, Su Qing froze for a moment, then smiled and nodded, saying, "I get it, Dad, don’t worry!"

He certainly understood old Su’s point, which is to shift his focus a bit more towards life. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for the woman to work outside while the man stays home, but it’s not feasible for both parties to be working outside earning money together; they’ll end up lacking a life.

Two people equally excellent, while their wealth may increase, their happiness index certainly won’t be higher than complementary ones.

"I didn’t expect this brat of mine to be on the brink of engagement; honestly speaking, up till now, I find it hard to believe. But Dad wants to ask, are you really ready? Once the engagement is set, chances are you’ll get married this year.

Honestly, if it were up to me, I wouldn’t want you to marry so soon, not because of any other reason, just worried you’re flighty, doing things on a whim. But Xiao Yi is older than you; since you’re together, we shouldn’t keep her waiting. Either get married or give them a straightforward answer.

Dad’s intention isn’t to stop you from marrying or to scare you, but to remind you, post-engagement, to slowly shift your mindset. Approach things as the man of the house, a pillar of the family. Though it may not necessarily be useful, I hope you’ll remember these words." Old Su said earnestly.

A father’s love is always silent, not like mom Zhou Hui who fusses over everything but offers some life-changing advice.

"You’ve never argued with mom all these years, any secrets, Dad? Teach me!" Su Qing asked with a smile.

To this, old Su smiled and said, "Couples always argue; we just didn’t let you see it.

As for secrets, let me think... got it. If you and Xiao Yi have disagreements, fight, as long as it’s not about principles, think more about what she’s done for you. Reflect from the start; understanding it clears it up.

After all, not all questions have answers and not all answers are about right or wrong!"

Upon hearing his words, Su Qing fell into thoughtful contemplation. Meanwhile, old Su has certainly gained a lot from his years of experience.

An hour later, Da Huang ran back from a distance, mouth clamped on a four to five-pound fish; half an hour later, Su Qing also caught a one and a half-pound grass carp.

Two hours later, old Su stared at the two-finger wide, half-palm small fish he caught, looking gloomily upset.

Seeing this, Su Qing thought he should console him, since it’s a bit of a blow to his ego.

"Dad..."

But before he could speak, he saw his dad grip the small fish tightly in his left hand, and, palm on fish head, slap repeatedly six times, then point angrily at the fish:

"Go bring your parents here, get lost!"

Upon saying that, the fish in his hand made a graceful arc as it was tossed back into the river.

Su Qing: ...

"Dad, is it possible that what Da Huang and I brought were actually its parents?"

Old Su: "You, get lost too!"

Su Qing: ...

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