Old Man Yi had been gone for a year; he was the last to return, after the Gu family had left.

In April 1972, Hsieh Cheng-po and his wife were picked up by a car once again.

Su Xia was also in the village at the time, but she didn't say goodbye.

A month later, a postman suddenly came to our house with an envelope and a package.

I only found out about the couple's situation then. Ironically, after being picked up, Dō wasn't taken back to their home in Kyoto; Dō went straight to their workplace.

This wasn't revealed, but Su Xia understood. As long as everyone was alright, she was relieved.

Because the items were sent to the county town, no one in the village knew. The wife who left the cowshed and Su Xia and Chen Jianguo had a very good relationship.

Su Xia was too lazy to explain. Her daughter, Niu Niu, knew, but she wouldn't say anything. She had only worried about her uncle and aunt for a month, and knowing they were good people, she was even less likely to tell them.

The package contained some high-end nutritional supplements, as well as two beautiful pieces of fabric, their colors vibrant and fresh. Upon seeing them, Su Xia immediately understood that she had once again accepted her daughter Niu Niu's offer.

After that, we would receive letters and packages at home every six months.

Su Xia went from being embarrassed at first to handling things calmly later. Before each opening, she and Chen Jianguo would guess what was inside.

However, what's puzzling is that Chen Jianguo was the one who helped buy things, send letters, and even pick up packages later on.

Niu Niu only recognized people once when they first met, and then showed up again.

But Xie Chengbo and Zhao Yazhen, just like they only remember Niu Niu, always have half of Niu Niu in their packages.

Niu Niu loves reading, all kinds of books, novels and even pamphlets.

Summer skirts, clothes made of natural fabric, etc...

Su Xia would shake her head every time she thought of this.

Then, after his wife and two children were taken away, Mr. Yi stayed for another six months before being taken away himself.

They left quietly, and no one in the village knew until the next day when someone came, even someone in military uniform.

During the handover process, the villagers learned that the old man was actually a former officer in the military.

Even though this place is located in Zhao Family Village in the county seat, it's still a topic of conversation after meals.

After taking a shower that evening, Chen Jianguo felt all the fatigue of the past few days vanish. He cleaned the bathroom, turned off the lights, and closed the doors and windows.

Just as he was thinking of spending some quality time with his wife, he opened the bedroom door and instantly lost all interest.

The little girl on the kang (a heated brick bed) was making a fuss, completely unaware of her elderly father at the door, who was filled with resentment.

Su Xia glanced at it but ignored it. At their age, nothing is better than just going to sleep.

Chen Jianguo sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and said irritably, "When have those two ever stopped sleeping here?"

Upon hearing this, the mother and her two children immediately looked at Chen Jianguo, their eyes gradually filled with displeasure.

Like someone saying, "You old man, how dare you tell us to leave?"

The two little ones ran over to Su Xia, one in each arm, while glaring at Chen Jianguo.

"Mom...be good!" Xiao Bao knew that his mother was in charge at home, so he would always go to Su Xia.

The little girl blinked and said, "I'll sleep with Mommy!"

Su Xia....

Chen Jianguo.....

Finally, Su Xia glared at the man, "They're still young, and besides, where are they going to stay now?"

Chen Jianguo was taken aback, then scratched his head in frustration, forgetting that the three of them were used to sleeping alone and each of them had a very strong sense of their own territory.

Su Xia patted the two little ones and said, "Alright, lie down and go to sleep!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bao and Xiao Niu Niu immediately climbed into bed and obediently lay down next to Su Xia.

Before long, the two little ones started snoring.

Chen Jianguo lay down in his seat, and after his two children fell asleep, he immediately hugged Su Xia from behind.

Su Xia rolled her eyes and asked softly, not wanting to wake the child.

"When Erbao was four years old, they all moved away too!" she said, sounding aggrieved.

Su Xia had already planned this out. "After spring arrives, we'll tidy up the west wing, and then the two babies can move there, while the twins will live next door."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianguo nodded.

Seeing that the man didn't speak, Su Xia started rummaging around, "Hey—you've been to the old commander's place?"

Chen Jianguo looked up and left. The old man had been calling to confirm, and he was told to go once he arrived.

Su Xia nodded. "How is he now?"

"It's great. I'm at the military hospital every day, and someone takes care of me. I go out to chat and play chess every day..." Chen Jianguo pouted, remembering that when he went to the old man's place, the old man was talking quietly at the door.

What: "Back in the day, I fired one shot and a whole row of Japanese soldiers fell to the ground..."

Chen Jianguo's lips twitched. So, he was just standing there letting him do whatever he wanted?

Su Xia found the family's savings. After two years, their income had reached 15,000 yuan. Before Chen Jianguo left this time, he took half of it with him.

She was curious, not expecting to be waiting here, and took a closer look at the room.

Seeing Su Xia's curiosity, Chen Jianguo explained, "The house belongs to my old man's friend. He knew it was for sale and directly put it up for us."

“No, not your kind of courtyard!” Su Xia said with a hint of regret. There were already three courtyard houses in the family.

In the future, she...

Hehe... I didn't expect it, it's just too beautiful...!

Chen Jianguo: "Wife, your smile is truly creepy...!"

"Although this courtyard isn't a large courtyard, the location is quite nice, and housing prices in Beijing have suddenly skyrocketed in the last two years, so I bought it for 1800."

Su Xia nodded, understanding that it was time.

"The old man had a courtyard house, it was a bit dilapidated, and he didn't live there, so he decided to buy it!" Chen Jianguo said, somewhat avoiding looking at Su Xia.

However, Su Xia wouldn't care, even if it's just a toilet in Kyoto City.

"By the way, tell the old chief that there are still those courtyard houses available, let's just buy them!" Su Xia still has a special fondness for courtyard houses.

Chen Jianguo hugged Su Xia, nuzzling his head against her neck. "The old man knows. He hasn't been idle since he went back. When he came back this time, he said he would keep listening."

Su Xia nodded, snuggling into the man's arms. "I'll go back and make him a set of clothes and send them to him."

Chen Jianguo chuckled, "The old man wants to eat the cured meat you make!"

Su Xia sighed helplessly, "Fine, I'll make it tomorrow!"

Chen Jianguo didn't speak, but the old man actually said one last thing: "You all come over here!"

But this is not possible.

Chen Jianguo rested for another day before going to work.

When Siya came to the house that day, Su Xia looked at the little girl's rosy face and wondered if she had good news again.

really....

After a long pause, Si Ya blushed and finally spoke, "Auntie... oh..."

Su Xia... waited for a long time, then hesitated and stammered.

Even the little girl with the small face couldn't stand it, and cried out in a jumble of guesses, "Sister Si Ya...her face is so red...!"

Si Ya's sudden fame has made Niu Niu burst into laughter.

Then, taking the two little ones along, "I'll take them for a walk."

After only her aunt and she were left in the living room, Siya finally regained her composure.

"My aunt... she's dating someone..."

Su Xia finally breathed a sigh of relief, "That's no good!"

Siya didn't dare look at Su Xia, and finally muttered softly, "You know this person too..."

Su Xia was startled, her eyes widening. "You know me...?"

"Hmm....늀놆...."