Chapter 1280: Chapter 1280: Defense, Compensation
Soon, Luo Qiao quickly found the medicine that Auntie Liu and the others needed and expedited its shipment back to them.
Luo Qiao also reached the day of her doctoral thesis defense at the Business School. With the experience from her past life, and although lacking practical expertise, she had seen and heard enough to discuss her subject with authority, so her thesis defense was splendid and concluded perfectly.
Over at the Medical School, the graduation thesis had already been submitted. Professor Wilson had seen it before submission and was extremely satisfied, arranging for the thesis defense at the beginning of the next month.
In the following time, she would devote all her energy to the laboratory, striving to produce results before returning to China to contribute to the country’s development.
Today was not very busy, so Luo Qiao decided to go home early.
On her sons’ second birthday, she was unable to take time out to play with them because of a set of experimental data. They just had a meal at home to celebrate their birthday.
Today she wanted to take her sons out for some fun. A few days ago, she heard from Emma about a newly opened large children’s playground not far from here and planned to take them there for a visit.
Before entering the yard, she could hear Yanyan and Yueyue practicing the violin. Perhaps the two daughters really had a talent for music; having studied for less than two months, their teacher said they could already reach the Second or Third Level.
This might be related to the prior lessons with Michael, and of course, it was also inseparable from their hard work. Luo Qiao was very happy for them.
For this, Luo Qiao specially invited Michael for a grand Chinese meal to express her gratitude.
Hearing Luo Qiao’s return, the three little ones came running. Xiao Ye looked up, "Mom, you’re back early today while it’s still light."
Luo Qiao smiled and pinched his little face: "Mom will take you out to play in a bit, okay?"
All three little ones cheered upon hearing this.
Rong Daniang smiled and asked, "Why did you come back so early today?"
Luo Qiao put down her things: "I finished the experiment’s progress for today, and since I didn’t have time to accompany them on their birthday, I thought I’d take them to the newly opened amusement park today."
Rong Daniang turned her head towards the three little ones: "Happy now, aren’t you? Go change your clothes quickly."
The three little ones ran upstairs with joy, and Luo Qiao followed with a smile.
Just then, Yanyan and Yueyue finished their practice and came out of their room: "Mom, you came back so early today."
Luo Qiao kissed both daughters: "Get ready, Mom will take you out to play."
Yanyan excitedly asked, "Mom, where are we going?"
Luo Qiao tapped Yanyan’s forehead: "You’ll find out when we get there, it’s a secret for now."
Fifteen minutes later, all five little ones had changed their clothes. Rong Daniang prepared some water and snacks to take with them, and at this time, He Qing also arranged everything at the tea shop and came back to accompany them.
It was indeed difficult for one person to look after five children.
Along the way, the children chatted incessantly. Boston’s winter was very cold; it had snowed a few days ago. The roads had been cleared, but there was still snow on the sidewalks, and occasionally people could be seen slipping and falling.
Children were having snowball fights by the roadside, which caught the attention and excitement of the little ones.
They soon arrived at the large amusement park Emma had mentioned, bought entry tickets, and went in together.
As soon as the little ones entered, they were somewhat dazzled by all the attractions.
Luo Qiao said to the children, "It’s best to stay together while playing, so Mom won’t be distracted and can always watch over you, and also take lots of photos for you."
The little ones had no objections and played joyfully—fishing for plastic fish in an inflatable pool, riding on the lifting plane, merry-go-round, little red train, bumper cars, a big slide, and there were many food stalls inside too.
They had an extremely fun afternoon and only reluctantly left when the park closed, with Luo Qiao promising to bring them back when she had time.
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In Capital City, Lu Yichen received the medicine sent back by Luo Qiao and delivered it to the Liu family immediately, who were very grateful.
When paying for the medicine, they insisted on reimbursing Lu Yichen for the shipping costs, but Lu Yichen said it was sent along with other items and there was really no need for such formality.
Auntie Liu then gave up on the matter.
Director Liu also retired at the end of December, formally stepping down from his position.
Director Liu was quite optimistic, always saying that life and death are determined by fate, and now his only concern was for his spouse. As for his children, they had all settled down, so he had no worries.
Perhaps because of his optimistic spirit, the doctors said his condition had not worsened. Having given up smoking and drinking for some time now and keeping up with nutrition, the hospital arranged surgery after New Year’s Day.
Now that the Liu family had received the post-surgery medicine as well, they felt somewhat relieved.
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Elder Rong and Rong Daniang were already packing their things to return. Luo Qiao told them to take whatever they wanted, apart from their personal belongings for the trip, as she would have the rest shipped to China.