As the only girl in the Gu family’s third generation, Gu Qingqing grew up as the apple of her grandparents’ eyes.
Her father was the production team's leader, her second uncle was a renow...
Chapter 180 How dare I bully him
After dinner, the Gu family did not rush to leave and sat around the table.
Chu Dai and his friends were going to the train station at ten in the morning, and everyone in the family wanted to stay with them for a while longer.
Gu Tiezhu repeatedly reminded them: "Jianguo and Weidong, you two brothers should do more practical work when you go to the military region. You can't take advantage of your position and cheat just because the military region chief is your uncle. When you have time, help me take care of my two nephews. Do you hear me?"
"I heard it, I heard it." Gu Jianguo and Gu Weidong answered at the same time, and it took a long time for their parents to teach them something before they calmed down.
Zhang Cuifen and her friends stuffed the knitted shoes and socks they had crocheted for the children into their luggage bags. "We only had time to make these few pairs, but the children grow up fast. You will be back for the New Year at the end of next month, right? During this time, we can knit two more sweaters for the children. The sweater you gave Tuantuan every year is a good design, so I knitted one based on that. Was it given to me by someone else?"
"Yes," Gu Qingqing helped to open the luggage bag and said, "The sisters-in-law gave me a lot of old clothes on the island, and they are comfortable to wear."
"You still have to wear new sweaters to keep warm. If you wash them twice, they won't retain their heat. It's also more laborious to knit them. Grandma doesn't care about them anymore, and her eyesight isn't very good anymore." Zhang Cuifen kept muttering, but Gu Qingqing felt warm inside when she heard them.
"How could that be? The woolen socks knitted by grandma are the most beautiful. Tuantuan loves them every year. I let them wear them every day when I return to the military area."
"Okay." After pulling the zipper up with great effort, Zhang Cuifen looked over and asked her eldest son, "What time is it? Check the time and ask Xiongwa to drive the tractor to take them to the station. Doesn't the team need to buy fertilizer?"
"It's only 8:32, it's still early, sit for a while." Gu Jin happily hugged his eldest grandson, rubbing his unshaven chin against the baby's tender face, and turned his face to the side. Gu Jin was patted on the back of his head by Shi Rushuang: "Don't be afraid of being tied to Tuan Tuan."
"No, I shaved it the day before yesterday." Gu Jin touched his chin and smiled embarrassedly, "Why is it growing again? It must have pricked our Dabao. It's Grandpa's fault."
The other kid was in Gucai's hands. He was used to shaking the big pot, so he held Nian Nian and swung him around, making the little guy grin with joy.
Gu Qingqing was pulled into the room by her mother and aunts. Shi Rushuang stuffed some money into her hands and said, "Don't be mean to yourself or the two children. If there is anything, send a telegram to your family..." As she said this, she couldn't help wiping away her tears.
Gu Qingqing felt sour in her heart and stuffed the money back: "Don't worry, I won't lose anything. Chu Dai's allowance is all with me. I haven't spent much on the island in the past two years, so I have saved a lot. My elder brother and second brother also often give me money. It's enough for me. You can keep it for yourself."
Seeing her firm attitude, Shi Rushuang did not force it and wiped her eyes: "Adai is a good boy. We have seen how he treats you. You should also treat him well. It is not easy for your man to fight outside. Don't bully him."
Gu Qingqing couldn't help but raise her voice and said, "Mother! How could I bully him? Why do I act like a little bully in your eyes? Look at him, he's so tall and so strong, how dare I bully him?"
Han Lianxin grinned: "I think you two are quite interesting."
Zhang Yuqing also laughed.
Gu Qingqing pouted: "I really didn't bully him."
"I know." Shi Rushuang said perfunctorily: "You are going to come back for the New Year, so I won't say anything more. Anyway, we can see each other next month. I just don't know if your brother can come back."
It has been two years since Gu Qingqing and her brother came back for their wedding. During these two years, only Gu Qinglie took a break due to an injury, but Gu Canyang worked non-stop all year round.
Chu Zhao also said last time that because his sister was getting married, he had used up the remaining two years of vacation.
"I'll ask them then. Gousheng should be fake, right?" Gu Qingqing was not too sure. This was an easy question to ask since they were all in the military area anyway.
"My dear baby——" Gu Bao shouted from outside: "Pack your things and go, uncle will take you there."
Shi Rushuang didn't say anything more. The three sisters-in-law followed them out. The Gu family members were carrying large and small bags and walked towards the village entrance. Gu Xiong went to the brigade headquarters to drive a tractor.
The villagers also came to see them off. Gu Qingqing grew up under their care, and the Gu family had good relations with the villagers. Qian Guihua, in particular, held Gu Qingqing's hand and talked to her for a long time: "You must come back for the New Year. Xiao Yu will also go back to her parents' home to pay New Year's greetings. You two sisters can have a good chat then."
"I know, Aunt Zhao," Gu Qingqing said, her eyebrows curved into crescents, "You will be able to see me again next month, and then I may even go to your house for a meal."
"Okay, I'll make you some hot pot buns." Qian Guihua said generously.
The aunties who were chatting nearby all looked at them sideways and couldn't help laughing.
It's not easy to get Zhao San's wife, who is such a stubborn person, to speak.
The educated youth from the educated youth center also came. Gu Qingqing said with some regret: "Sister Yuanyuan, I may not be able to come back in time to attend your wedding with my elder brother on the 20th of next month, but I will bring something back. I will go to the tailor shop to see if there is any festive fabric to make you a wedding dress."
The tailor shop that Chu Dai took her to two years ago had a lot of fabrics and the craftsmen were good. The woolen coat she was wearing was still new after several years and didn't pill much.
"Okay, thank you, Qingqing." Sun Yuanyuan hugged her tightly.
After talking to Ye Zi and Meng Nan for a while, Gu Xiong came driving a tractor. Gu Qingqing said goodbye to her family and neighbors, and Gu Jianguo, Gu Weidong and others carried things and stuffed them onto the tractor.
Shen Sui carried his little nephew onto the tractor first. He had been staying upstairs these past few days, doing nothing but eating and studying. Perhaps he was not used to such a lively atmosphere and felt more relaxed and comfortable staying with his sister-in-law and her husband.
Gu's family knew that he had a cold personality, so they didn't force him.
These past two days, Tuantuan was taken to the youngest grandmother's arms before his second grandmother had even warmed up to him. Everyone in the family took turns holding him, so there was no need for him to come.
Niannian is very well behaved in her uncle's arms. After all, he is someone who is always close to her. Maybe because she hasn't been held in her arms for a few days, she would rub her little face against him from time to time.
There were too many things, so they brought two baskets and a cradle. Gu Bao and Gu Jin had to go to the station and help put the things on the train. Anyway, someone would come to pick them up at Nanyang Station.
Sitting on the tractor, the scenery behind gradually became farther and farther away. Gu Qingqing did not feel sad this time. She would be able to come back next month and go home often in the future.
Although it didn't snow today, the wind was still very strong. Gu Qingqing wrapped the little guy tightly in a blanket and they arrived at the train station in less than half an hour.
Gu Jin and his friends were carrying their things as they walked towards the station, attracting a lot of attention.
They carried so many things that the grown men's hands were full.
After getting on the train, Gu Jin reluctantly hugged his two grandchildren and said, "Tuan Tuan and Niannian, be good. When grandpa retires, I will go to the military region to visit our two little babies."
Gu Qingqing corrected him, "It's three."
"Yes, three." The sullenness on Gu Jin's face was covered by a smile. He scratched his head and said, "Father almost forgot, there is also our Qingqing'er."
Gu Qingqing wanted to say something, but in the end she just rubbed her father's arm with a hint of dependence on her face.
Gu Xiong and Gu Bao quietly stuffed money into the pockets of their sister and niece, but she returned the money to them. She said helplessly, "I have money, really."
Chu Dai, who was listening, even wanted to laugh.
The passengers next to her didn't react for a long time. What's wrong with this girl? Her family gave her money but she refused it. I really don't know what to say.
Move your gaze to the thin and tall man.
I guess men earn more.
Gu Xiong rubbed his head and said, "Okay, sister Qingqing, you should take care of your health in the military area and take good care of the two children."
The people around him suddenly realized, the military district, they understood.
The train was about to leave. Gu Jin gave his daughter-in-law, son-in-law and two nephews a few words, then took Gu Xiong and the others off the train. The train started slowly with a rumble, and Gu Jin and the others waved at the platform.
The two little guys also leaned on the car window, babbling and waving out of the window.
Gu Qingqing sat next to Chu Dai, Shen Sui and Gu Jianguo sat opposite them, and Gu Weidong was chatting with his fellow passengers in another row.
He is a talkative person and he never stopped talking along the way.
At 2:30 in the afternoon, Shen Sui arrived at the Nanyang Military Region. He felt relieved when he smelled the moist salty smell in the air.
After leaving the station, there was a truck of the Eastern Red Army waiting outside. Chu Zhao opened the door and jumped out. Seeing that they brought so many things, he exclaimed, "Wow!"
"Old Chu, you went to rob your father-in-law's house, right? This habit is unacceptable."
Chu Dai was too lazy to pay attention to him, "Hurry up and move, I'll introduce you to it later."
"Okay." Chu Zhao kept his eyes glued to the twins who looked exactly the same, "Sister-in-law, you are so amazing!"
Gu Qingqing smiled and said, "You can do it too. Hurry up and find a wife."
Chu Zhao immediately stopped talking and quickly loaded the things onto the truck.
It was three o'clock when they returned to the military area. Chu Dai slightly opened the gate with his foot. The little guy in Gu Qingqing's arms had fallen asleep. The kid in Shen Sui's arms was also yawning and lying on his uncle's shoulder, wondering if he wanted to sleep.
Chu Yuan was at the headquarters, and no one was at home. Chu Zhao helped to deliver the things to the yard: "I'll come to see you later. I have to go to the Air Force Command."
"Go ahead." Chu Dai nodded slightly and took the two brothers Gu Jianguo and Gu Weidong to the third floor first.
"Brother Jianguo, Brother Weidong, you will stay here temporarily. Once you are approved, you can move into the barracks." Chu Dai pointed to the room next to him and said, "This is Ah Sui's room, that is the study, and there is also a bathroom. If you need anything, feel free to ask."
"Excuse me, brother-in-law." Gu Jianguo rubbed his hands and said, "We don't need anything. You can go down and accompany my sister. We can sort it out ourselves."
"Okay, feel free to contact us if you have any questions." Chu Dai nodded and went downstairs.
"Okay."
After sitting on the train for more than four hours, Gu Qingqing felt exhausted. She quickly took the child back to the room and put him on the bed.
She said to Shen Sui who was beside the bed, "Ah Sui, you should go to sleep for a while. I will call you for dinner in the evening."
The man came in with a cradle and said to the boy, "After the New Year, you will study at the military district's middle school. I will go and apply for admission in the next two days."