"Dad, you eat too."

"Grandpa, eat."

"Okay, Grandpa will eat too."

Qin Tianhua sighed and said, "The only thing missing is your second brother. Wait until your second brother comes back, and then we'll do it."

Qin Youxue asked, "When will Second Uncle come back?"

"Soon, I'll be back after your second uncle gets married."

"Great, we're going to have a second aunt."

Qin Hongyi said, "Dad, when my second brother gets married, should we go?"

"No, you can send the money and the letter to your second brother someday. Just tell him that I'm old, Youxue and Youcheng are still young, and you're the only one in charge. It's not safe to take the train."

"Okay. Dad, how much money should I send to my second brother?"

"Ever since your second brother joined the army, he's sent home a total of nearly 4,000 yuan. A few years ago, with your eldest and second brothers around, we were much wealthier and even built a new house. Then, something happened to your eldest brother, and the wages and compensation he left behind were split in half. Your eldest sister-in-law took half, and the other half has long since been given to Xiaoxue and Xiaocheng.

Ever since your eldest brother passed away, your second brother has been the sole caregiver for the family. Dad's health hasn't been good either, and he's constantly on medication, which is expensive. Fortunately, my health has improved over the past few years, and with two of us working, Xiaocheng can now do some work, so things are a little better.

There's less than 3,000 yuan left at home. I'll send 1,000 to your second brother. We'll talk about it when you get married. Youcheng and Youxue are still young. Now your father and I can go to work, so our family won't starve."

Qin Youcheng said, "Grandpa, I can also earn work points."

Qin Youxue followed up, "Grandpa, I can do it too."

Qin Tianhua's eyes turned red as he sighed, "They are all good children."

"Dad, I won't marry. I'll stay home and take care of you." Qin Tianhua was about to retort, but after seeing Qin Hongyi's expression, he shook his head and stopped talking. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. If there's a suitable match in the future, I'll make sure Hongyi gets married, no matter what. If not, then she can just stay.

Ever since the conflict between Qin Hongyi and Xie Hehua, the Xie family had indeed stopped causing trouble, and even Xie Hehua had behaved more calmly on the surface. However, behind her back, they would still mock Qin Hongyi, saying that she would marry an officer in the future, while Qin Hongyi was a person who didn't even want to be a peasant.

Qin Hongyi was lost in thought, feeling that this was too unfair. She thought it was okay for her, but why was her second brother also treated unfairly? She asked, "Dad, you said my second brother is more capable than Xie Hehua's third brother. Why didn't my third brother marry someone who was the son of an official, but Xie Hehua's third brother did?"

"Your second brother has always been low-key. Besides, with his ability and vision, even if he didn't find a second-generation official, your second sister-in-law wouldn't be much worse than Xie Heng's partner. If you don't believe me, just wait and see."

"Dad, you're right. My second brother has always had good taste, and the wife he chooses is probably not bad."

"That's right. When your second brother brings her back, talk to her nicely and don't..."

Qin Hongyi continued what Qin Tianhua said, "Oh, I understand, Dad. Don't worry, I will talk to her nicely and won't curse or hit her."

Qin Tianhua saw that Qin Hongyi's face looked a little better, and continued the previous topic: "That's right. Hongyi, if there is no suitable one in the village, let your third brother find one for you in the army. We can't refuse to marry!"

Qin Hongyi looked at his nephew and niece. "Let's wait until Youxue and Youcheng are older. I'm not in a hurry right now. The most important thing right now is my second brother."

"Hongyi, I'm sorry for wronging you."

"Dad, how can it be considered unfair to serve your own parents and children?"

Qin Tianhua's eyes were red, and he remained silent. Qin Youcheng and Qin Youxue beside him also ate their meals obediently, not disturbing him.