Time flies. Bai Yalan's days as an intern military doctor are as peaceful as water, but her training days are in full swing every day.
Grandpa's recent health check-up showed no signs of deterioration, so he will continue to receive treatment as usual in the days ahead.
My parents' shop business is also booming.
The family of four has been together for a busy and fulfilling time, ordinary yet full of happiness.
In the blink of an eye, it was Bai Yalan's first Mid-Autumn Festival in the military camp.
It was also the first festival for the three of them after they came to live with their grandfather.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is always an important traditional festival, so the entire camp was decorated with lights and lanterns, and mooncakes, fruits and other Mid-Autumn Festival gifts were distributed to the soldiers and their families.
Bai Yalan took her own Mid-Autumn Festival lucky charm and returned briskly to her house in the family quarters.
Today, Mom and Dad closed the shop early and went home. They were looking at the holiday gifts given by the old man, laughing and talking about something.
Seeing her return and what she was carrying, Mother Bai's eyes lit up and she smiled politely, "Oh, my precious daughter has made it big! She's become an intern military doctor and even received a soldier's bonus. Come and show it to me! This mooncake is the same one your grandfather gave out."
Mr. Bai also joined in the fun and said with a smile, "I think our family won't buy any more fruit snacks for the holidays. Look at all the things that Grandpa got, plus our daughter's, hehe, we can't finish them all, we can't finish them at all."
Bai Yalan felt embarrassed, although she was actually very happy in her heart.
This happiness is not because of these things, but because of an indescribable sense of military honor.
This sense of honor further strengthened her belief in continuing to work hard.
She must go all out and get a regular job as soon as possible. Once she does, she will officially become a soldier and can enjoy the full benefits of a soldier.
Mr. Bai seemed very happy today. While greeting his son and daughter-in-law, he said, "Well, it's rare that everyone is home so early today. You two should pack up your things first, and we'll go out as a family. Tomorrow is Mid-Autumn Festival, so we'll see about buying some more things. It's rare that we're all together today to celebrate the festival, so let's make it a good time."
Seeing that Grandpa was in high spirits, Bai Yalan also joined in the fun and said, "Grandpa, I haven't been to the nightlife of the imperial capital yet. I want to go and see it. I heard there's a large lantern festival during the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Mr. Bai said cheerfully, "Okay, let's go after dinner to see the lantern festival and then go shopping. Xiaolan, tell me what you like and I'll buy it for you."
"Okay, okay. Then I won't bring any money and I'll ask grandpa to buy it for me." Bai Yalan acted coquettishly.
Both Bai's father and mother smiled and shook their heads, "This child."
But Mr. Bai was happy to coax his granddaughter like this occasionally, and he was very happy for a while.
The family agreed on this, finished their meal early, packed up and went out.
The nightlife in the imperial capital was far more lively than in their hometown. They had left a little late, and the streets were already bustling with people. People came and went in a constant stream, chatting and laughing, and it seemed as if even the air was filled with a strong festive atmosphere.
The family was afraid of getting lost in the crowd, so Dad and Mom Bai rarely held hands.
In front of her granddaughter and father-in-law, Mother Bai felt a little embarrassed, but Father Bai held his wife's hand even tighter.
Mother Bai couldn't help but glare at her husband, her face turning red, but Father Bai burst into laughter.
In front of him was the considerate and understanding daughter, holding the old man's arm and looking around excitedly.
Hearing her father's laughter, she couldn't help but turn her head. When she saw her parents holding hands and standing shoulder to shoulder, she couldn't help but laugh as well. Mother Bai felt embarrassed by the laughter and tried to break free from her husband's hand, but Father Bai refused to let go. Bai Yalan laughed out loud, knowing that her mother was shy, and quickly turned her head back while laughing.