Chapter 1241 - 1114: The Three Brothers’ Innovation

Chapter 1241: Chapter 1114: The Three Brothers’ Innovation

The sensational innovation by the Ping’an Brothers was certainly groundbreaking in this era.

That night, the two televisions were broadcasting until the station ended its programs. The courtyard was filled with people, supposedly watching TV, but it was more like they were having tea and chatting.

Not only was Miao Lishan joyfully serving seeds and candies to guests, but Zhou Jiao also felt proud of her son.

With her family’s wealth, buying even twice the number of TVs and motorcycles would be insignificant, but it’s different when the creation is done by the children themselves.

She has always preferred keeping a low profile, mainly because she worries about standing out too much in this world. But this time, the kids accomplished something quite clever.

Whether assembling or modifying,

the surface achievements weren’t beyond what she expected from the children’s knowledge; she’s more gratified by:

—— The children used their abilities to genuinely consider all aspects.

Name?

They demonstrated their enduring talents.

Benefit?

They justifiably secured benefits for the family.

Future repercussions?

They’ll leave when school starts, and the TVs can be sent back home.

The leftover motorcycles, thanks to their successful generator modifications, were taken to the relevant departments for "dissection" along with the blueprints. Though they turned down cash rewards, at least one would become two.

The children have truly grown up.

This time, Zhou Jiao experienced a mix of feelings—some delight, and some anxiety.

Zhang Guoqing understood her emotions very well.

Yesterday, they were still babies held in their arms, needing all their worries. Now suddenly, they can be independent, making him feel somewhat redundant as a father.

After communicating with his wife, they found it quite amusing.

They’ve always been wishing for them to grow up; now that they truly have, they’re reluctant. They wonder what the feeling will be when the kids marry and have children?

With the beautiful TVs hand-assembled by her grandchildren, Miao Lishan now dislikes the nine-inch TV the family had, completely forgetting her initial thrill at acquiring it.

Watching her son-in-law packing up another one to leave, she almost asked him to exchange it. If both were festive red, it would be much more joyful.

However, this request she ultimately couldn’t voice.

Not for any reason, but for the grandchildren’s filial piety and for her son-in-law, which made her words unspoken.

Zhang Guoqing was unaware of his mother-in-law’s thoughts; he happily declined Xiao Zhu’s offer to help and gleefully carried the TV himself.

Huang Xiaomi had never seen her third cousin nervous for a moment. In her memory, anything in front of him was faced with calmness.

"Third cousin, what treasure is this?"

Zhang Guoqing smiled, lightly tapping the box: "An incredible treasure! The kids themselves spent money and specially bought components for their grandparents, assembling this TV."

Huang Xiaomi blinked, needing to savor the somewhat lengthy explanation.

"Hey, are you bewildered?" Zhang Guoqing cleared his throat, "I wrote it in a letter. Once you give it to my parents, they’ll know what’s up."

"Oh."

Zhang Guoqing worriedly looked her over, "Will it be okay to leave this in your duty room? Don’t lose it; it’s irreplaceable."

Huang Xiaomi instinctively nodded and then stretched out her hand to stop him, "Wait, Third cousin, are you saying the kids assembled this TV themselves?"

Zhang Guoqing curved his lips into a modest smile, "It’s nothing worth mentioning. They were just playing around, although the quality and appearance are much better than the ones in the market."

Huang Xiaomi listened to his insincere tone, chuckling to the point of speechlessness, simply giving him a thumbs-up. Brother, you’re so fake!

A few days later, this ingeniously designed TV reached Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang’s hands over a long distance, and as expected, upon reading the letter, their hearts were filled with astonishment.

But Mr. Zhang, he has always disliked ostentation. After facing the chaos of war followed by a decade of turmoil, he is deeply convinced that wealth should not be exposed.

Even like his hidden stash over decades, known only to Mother Zhang and Zhang Guoqing at the time, it has never exposed any hint until now.

Not to mention when he figured out the youngest son’s wife’s wealth, he discreetly never uttered a word to his other two sons.

At this moment, he still opted to keep the household from boasting. If it’s unavoidable, don’t say it’s the grandchildren’s personal assembly; finding any reason to dismiss will do.

In his view, his grandchildren are talented; it’s better not to let others covet them.

Brother Zhou can manage the big picture, so he’s not worried, but as for the small stuff, if word gets out, what if close relatives insist the kids help?

Don’t believe his foolish son saying the kids just bought some parts costing practically nothing, that’s just to comfort him and his wife.

Even if he’s unaware of the intricacies, could ordinary people acquire such a large screen (television display)? No telling how many connections were involved.

Help?

How to charge?

Not help?

Unreasonably offend people.

Mother Zhang nodded repeatedly at her husband’s words, "I understand."

"You know how to say?"

Mother Zhang raised her chin proudly, gesturing grandly, "What’s there not to say? These parts are outrageously priced, even more than buying a new one, let’s see who dares to ask!"

With a chuckle, Mr. Zhang burst out laughing, "Alright, say it however you like."

"Enough with these matters, think about it, have we started enjoying our grandson’s blessings yet? Child’s father, all this time I thought having filial sons was enough for this life, hahaha..."

Mr. Zhang followed up her words with a laugh, "Who would’ve thought even the little grandson started being filial to us, right? Don’t you say, even imagining makes me wake up laughing."

"Should you show off to Xiao Wu’s uncle?"

Mr. Zhang gave a bemused glare, "You old lady, still holding grudge. Too bad there’s no electricity in the village."

Mother Zhang burst into laughter, slapping her thigh.

Having spent a lifetime together, she fully understands her husband’s mind. Even though the old man never spoke much about being annoyed by his elder brother’s remarks on grandchildren surnamed Zhou, it didn’t mean he didn’t seek a comeback.

Mr. Zhang watching his wife merrily giggle, shook his head, "I was just kidding. I never once minded him; he doesn’t understand."

Mr. Zhang knows well his elder brother’s nature. It was fine usually, but now faced with vast differences, his discomfort only seeks trouble in this matter.

Back when he married his youngest son’s wife into the family, he had mentioned once that Mrs. Zhou wanted the grandchildren to carry on the Zhou surname.

He recalls his elder brother nodding at the time, saying it was nothing, couldn’t allow Brother Zhou’s lineage to end, regardless they were still Old Zhang’s children.

But now, he truthfully couldn’t use these words to retort his elder brother.

Forget it, just remember the good times, they’re old, they’re old, let things slide a little, who knows in the next life they’ll still be brothers.