Lu Yue also had this idea, but hadn't had time to discuss it with Cai Peilin yet. If they could really go up the mountain, it would be best for the child. Of course, this was just Lu Yue's own thought.

At that time, the result of their hard work was that they were able to go up the mountain for training.

Zhang Hongmei did not stay for dinner and took her five children home.

Liu Qiang was really happy. Now he had some kids to play with. Before, when he was at the military base, no one accompanied him. Now it's much better.

When Gu Chuanming got home, he smiled when he saw the string of children Zhang Hongmei had brought back.

"Hongmei, are you planning to open a kindergarten?"

"If Liu Qiang were to teach alone, it would be more interesting if the four of them were together."

There are nannies to take care of their daily lives, but only for a month, and they have to gradually become independent.

Zhang Shouyi had no objection to his wife's decision at all. As long as she was happy, that was all that mattered, and it would be nice to have someone to keep the old man happy.

I spent Sunday with Zhou Shixiong again, and even brought all five children along so the old man would be happier.

The children's innocent words made Zhou Shixiong laugh several times. He was especially happy when he saw Liu Qiang eating.

"This kid is good. Watching him eat makes me feel hungry."

"That's what my grandfather said too."

"This child is blessed. If we nurture him well, he will be Zhenye's right-hand man in the future."

"Hehe, great-uncle, I didn't think that much about it. It's just that the child's father is from the same village as me. They live on the border and the child is pregnant with their second child. They have no family, so they sent the child to me."

Zhou Shixiong just smiled and didn't say anything, knowing that Zhang Hongmei was still wary of him.

But I really like this kid. He's got a strong, energetic look, unlike Wei Yu and the others. How so? Well, Wei Yu and the others are like pampered city kids, while this kid is resilient, optimistic, and positive.

If I can live for another two years and this kid hasn't changed, I'll definitely send Shouyi out to train him. He can really help Zhenye and the others in the future.

Time flew by and it was already December. The children had completely adjusted. They would visit Liu Maocai's house to see their mother every week.

"Didn't they say they could finish in a little over a month? How come it's been almost three months and they still haven't come back?" Zhang Hongmei asked Er Ya.

"We don't know either, and we can't get in touch with them. They're in such a remote place that not even a fly could get in. There's no danger; maybe the results just haven't come out yet."

Er Ya wasn't worried about them; they had food and drink, so it must be work that was holding them back.

“Hongmei, Sanya called yesterday. She’s been transferred to work in the city and has been promoted several levels.”

"That's a good thing." Some things can't be said out loud, as it's not good for anyone. Once Sanya is transferred back, everyone will know the truth.

"She said she booked tickets for the 18th and should be able to come back around the 26th."

"Third Aunt will be very happy."

"That's right. Everything looks good to her these past few days. Even though Shi Tou hasn't called this month, she's not worried."

"Don't worry about Shi Tou. Didn't he say so in his letter last time? Besides, with Er Lengzi around, nothing will happen. That kid is very clever."

Little did they know, Stone had already secretly left the country. Er Lengzi was now spouting nonsense, and no amount of persuasion from Su Chen could dissuade him.

After the meal, the three children said goodbye to their mother and happily got into the car and left.

“Sister Er Ya, I feel like I’ve raised my son for nothing. I finally understand how Hong Mei felt back then. We can still see each other every week, but Hong Mei could only see her child once a year.”

Lu Yue suddenly spoke up, "Sister Wang Ying, you don't know, it's because those four have status and can come back every year. The rest of you can't get down without graduating. Of course, you can't get up after you get down either."

"Then I really can't bear to part with my Zhiyu."

“My Qingyang wants to wait until Cai Peilin comes back to discuss it, but I want him to go.”

"Let's keep our two family members here. Cheng Guangxu will definitely miss them. Wang Ying, you and Lu Yue can stay and have dinner before you leave."

"Okay, I want to eat vegetable buns. Ask my third aunt to make them for me."

After they finished having sex in the evening, the couple cuddled and chatted.

"Brother Zhang, when do you think Zhenye and the others will be back?"

"I'll be back on the evening of the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, and I'll go back on the evening of the 9th of the first lunar month."

"How about we set off on the first day of the lunar new year and come back on the sixth?"

“Okay! I’ll do as you say.” Zhang Shouyi had no objections. He had arranged his own vacation in the same way, and he missed his four sons just as much.

Time flies. It's almost the 20th of the twelfth lunar month.

Zhang Hongmei's heart is fluttering with excitement. It's as if she'll see the children soon, and the closer she gets, the slower time seems to pass.

"Hongmei, please don't do this. You're making us both panic."

"Grandpa, I'm anxious. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow being the 28th."

"Stop turning around, hurry up and prepare the New Year's goods. Aren't we going to Liujiatun on the first day of the Lunar New Year? Have you packed everything?"

"Yes, everything is ready. Don't worry."

"We need to go to Zhou Shixiong's house for dinner on the 29th. We'll stay for a day and let the children keep him company."

"Yes, I know. When we get back from Liujiatun, the children will have to spend another day with him."

“He’s old now, and his heart has softened. He’s genuinely good to his four children.”

On the afternoon of the 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month, Zhang Hongmei saw her three children off. She thought they should stay with their families for the Lunar New Year, since the other three hadn't returned yet.

"Grandpa, why have all my brothers left?"

"Because they're spending the Lunar New Year with their families, do you want to call your dad? But you'll have to wait until tomorrow."

"Yes, I miss my mom and dad too." The little guy was unusually downcast.

"When you're capable, you can go home to see them. I'll take you back to your hometown in a few days, to see your father's hometown."

“Grandpa, I know it, Liujiatun. My dad told me about it.”

My dad said that we also have a two-story house, which my aunt built for us.

"Hehe, let me take you back to see your house."

After the topic was changed, the little guy finally smiled.

On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the Little New Year, Cheng Guangxu and the other two finally returned.

After arriving home, the three families reunited. Cheng Guangxu ate his fill of dumplings and sighed, "Finally home. Home-cooked meals are the best."

The two children hadn't seen their father for three months. They were both very happy, and Cheng Guangxu played with them on the kang (a heated brick bed).

"Er Ya, Zhiyuan has made great progress!"

"He studied with Hongmei, Qingyang, Zhiyu, and Liu Qiang from Erlengzi's family.

"That's good. I was wondering why our Zhiyuan is so stable and robust."