"Too"

"After settling things off with the fourth child, my biggest worry is my parents. What should I do, Mianmian?"

"If all else fails, let Aunt Zhou and Uncle Shen go to the countryside too."

Will this work?

"If you're worried, you can have Aunt Zhou and the others go to Fusong County. I'll take care of them then."

"Mianmian"

"Second sister, we're not just strangers, we're family. Like now, even though my parents sacrificed their lives, Aunt Zhou and Uncle Shen are still running around taking care of everything. They treat me like their daughter, and I treat them like my parents."

"Okay, Mianmian, I won't say thank you. If you ever need anything, just let me know."

"I'm not going to tell you anything anymore."

"Too"

"By the way, second sister, if something really happens and you need to send a package to Aunt Zhou and the others, just give it to me, okay?"

"Don't worry, I'm still alert."

"Second sister, from now on, don't skip your morning exercises. If you really are going to join the army, this is the most important thing."

"Don't worry, I know what to do that's best for everyone. It's just that the connections Master built in the city over the years might not be enough?"

"Second sister, don't worry about that. I can handle it myself. Didn't you just give me some bills? I'll send some things back to them when I go to the countryside."

Will this work?

"Nothing is impossible. In the city, we might not even be able to buy mushrooms or anything like that, but I've heard they're free in the countryside."

"Okay, if your Aunt Zhou is still in the hospital, you can keep this and send it directly to her. If not, you can keep it and send it to Senior Brother Zhang or Senior Brother Dong."

Don't worry about that.

"With those two around, once you've made contact with them, it won't be a problem when you come back."

"Whether there are problems or not is not a problem. Even if you lose connections because of other things, it's not a big deal."

"That's true. If you can see through a person because of a small thing, that's the biggest gain."

"Alright, that's enough chatting, I'm going home now."

"Okay, second sister, you must write to me first after you go to the army."

Don't worry, I won't forget you.

After my second sister left, I didn't rush to look at the contents of the bag. Instead, I first looked through the few pieces of paper on the table and put them aside. Then I picked up the money on the table and counted it. There was a total of 150 yuan. According to the details I had just seen, my second sister had added 28.35 yuan to those few pieces of paper.

He put these things in his spatial storage, then opened the nylon bag and took them out one by one. Looking at the items on the table, he thought, "No wonder it's so heavy." Half of it was canned meat, canned fruit in syrup, and also some pastries: White Rabbit milk candy, biscuits, and peach crisps. It's all about relationships, and also wealth. Looks like I need to manage it well.

I'll keep one-third of these things and put the rest into my storage space. Otherwise, I'm afraid Uncle Shen will find out. I really want to put everything into my storage space. Too much stuff will be a hassle on the road.

With nothing to do, I went into my spatial dimension and found the dried peaches inside. Following the list, I started wrapping them one by one. Whether they gave money or gifts, I gave the same amount each time. I couldn't be biased, could I? I also thought that by giving these return gifts, I could see how many of these people were worth befriending. It's only through these exchanges that we can make friends.

In May, food tends to spoil easily, so I only prepared enough for one day: ten eggs, ten pancakes, and a jar of pickled vegetables. I'll just eat some biscuits for the rest of the time.

I have no intention of eating braised pork or dumplings on the train. What era are we living in? The three years of hardship have only been over for two years. That would be too conspicuous and could easily cause trouble. It's better to keep a low profile. As the saying goes, "the real meat is not in the wrinkles," and keeping a low profile is the key.

The next day, just as dawn broke, Aunt Zhou and Uncle Shen arrived.

"Mianmian, this is some dry food I made for you. Keep it on the train. It has ten eggs, some pancakes, and stuff like that. The weather's getting hot, you can't be stingy with it," Aunt Zhou said.

"Aunt Zhou, I've prepared all my own food. You can take these home and eat them; you don't need to prepare anything for me."

"Alright, there's no reason to take something back after taking it. Here, keep it, be a good boy."

"Oh, Aunt Zhou, I'll listen to you."

"Alright, we're all family, no need to be so polite. Mianmian, come here. Before the car arrives, I have something to tell you."

"Yes, Uncle Shen."

"These are some military ration coupons I prepared for you. Keep them safe."

"This, Uncle Shen..."

"Take it, you don't need to talk to Uncle Shen."

"Okay, I understand."

"Your Aunt Zhou and I know what you said to your second sister the day before yesterday. It's not easy for you living alone in the countryside. Uncle Shen and your Aunt Zhou send you some food coupons every month. You know how to use them."

"good"

"These are some banknotes collected by your father's comrades-in-arms. There's also a detailed statement inside. Keep them safe, okay?"

"I know, Uncle Shen, you can rest assured."

"Okay, it sounds like a car is coming. Let's hurry up and go."

"good"

As they were talking, the group picked up all their luggage and headed out. Just as they reached the door, they saw the car arrive. I quickly said to Aunt Zhou, "Aunt Zhou, there are still some pickled vegetables and things at home. Please take them home. Also, could you please help me dispose of some things at home?"

"Don't worry, I know what to do. I'll rent it out after the sweet potatoes in the courtyard in Xicheng are harvested."

"Okay, sure."

And so I sat on the train to the train station, still holding the two thick envelopes that Uncle Shen had just given me. I could no longer hold back my tears. I had lived here for eight or nine years, and I didn't know if I would ever have the chance to step into this family compound again. This place held a piece of my childhood memories, and almost all the memories I had with my parents. I bit my lip tightly, afraid that I would cry.

Even so, Uncle Shen and the driver, who were sitting in the front row, could still hear me crying in the back. But they knew that as soldiers, they faced life and death at any moment, and as military families, they faced the pain of losing loved ones at any time. At that moment, they didn't say anything to comfort me, but quietly accompanied me on this journey.

They knew that as the children of soldiers, they should carry the blood of soldiers. They also knew that this little girl would have to face everything life threw at her alone; no one would bear it for her, no one would test her. They also knew that if she said she didn't want to go to the countryside, the military leaders would…