Bonnie has already tidied up the courtyard house, ready for immediate move-in.
Meanwhile, Bonnie's parents and grandparents were also ready and about to set off.
"Sigh, sigh..."
"Erbao, you're just a little kid, why are you sighing and complaining like an adult?"
Erbao looked at his grandparents and said, "I also want to go to my aunt's house, and I want to find Liujiu and Sanqi. Grandpa, why don't you wait until summer vacation to go?"
"We had no choice this time. We wanted to set off while the weather wasn't too hot. It's too hot during the summer vacation, and my great-grandparents can't handle it."
If you miss Liu Jiu and the others, study hard and get into a university in Beijing. Then you'll be able to see your aunt and the others.
Bonnie's dad took the opportunity to encourage his second grandson, who was a simple-minded child who didn't make a fuss and wasn't too influenced by his mother.
"I understand, Grandpa. I will study hard. I want to go find my aunts and play with Sanqi."
Da Bao is taking the college entrance exam this year. They don't know how well he'll do, but they're not worried about it. His dad will take care of it.
The next day, Uncle Lin, Uncle Lin San, and Lin Yu saw the four off the island and then put them on the train.
Although they had already mailed out quite a few things, the four of them still had a lot of luggage.
"Elder brother, this is the first year that the land has been distributed to individual households. We farmers have to take good care of the land. It's our hope for the whole year."
The vegetable garden at home is also well taken care of. The chickens and ducks are fed on time, and the eggs are eaten instead of being saved. Bonnie said that health is the foundation of everything. Da Bao is about to take the college entrance exam, so you need to take good care of yourself…”
When I was packing at home, I didn't realize there were so many things I needed to tell you, but as I was about to board the train, I felt all sorts of worries.
This could be a sign of timidity, a feeling of nervousness about leaving a familiar environment.
"Dad, don't worry. I'm over forty. You guys have fun and don't worry about home. Uncle and the others are here too."
Lin Yu had been jealous, resentful, and her mental state had once collapsed.
After the divorce, he gradually adjusted to the situation. His new wife is a good person; she is filial to his parents, cares for him, and treats the children equally, creating a good family atmosphere.
"Okay, call me if you need anything. We're getting in the car."
The train clattered into the station, and Bonnie's dad stopped talking; he had calmed down a bit.
Gu Ye asked someone to buy the sleeper tickets, otherwise his grandparents would not be able to handle the long journey.
Lin Yu and the other two helped put the luggage on the car and settled the two elderly people in before getting off the car.
"Go back, don't worry. We're going to Bonnie's place to watch the flag-raising ceremony. I'm also going to the Great Wall."
Grandpa Bonnie waved his hand, telling his son and grandson to leave, that he was doing well.
Uncle Lin watched the departing train, feeling a deep emptiness in his heart.
"Third brother, I don't feel at ease. This is the first time in my life that our parents have been so far away from us. I feel like I've lost my support."
"Me too."
Uncle Lin and Lin Yu both felt the same way. Sometimes they felt their parents were nagging, but when they actually left, they felt a pang of sadness.
That's why I say, the happiest thing in life is having a mother when you're eighty!
Uncle Lin went to work. He took a short leave and had to go back to work.
Uncle Lin went to see Lin Hui to check on his grandson; it had been quite a while since he'd seen him.
Lin Hui returned from military service last year with his wife and son. He now works at the Public Security Bureau, while his daughter-in-law is currently unemployed and stays home to take care of the child.
Lin Yu is going to the city to take a look around. Things are different now than before, and he needs to learn more about them. He can't stay on the island and become a frog in a well.
The three had different destinations and parted ways at the station.
"Your parents are gone?"
When Master Shen saw Lin Zhiqiang come in, he asked him a question. He also missed Bao Ni a little, as it had been more than a year since they last met.
"Yeah, the car's gone. I feel a little sad. This is the first time my parents have been so far away from us for so long. They won't be back until before winter at the earliest."
"I'm so envious. I've never been to Beijing. I'll go and see it when I retire."
Chef Shen is very interested in the chefs in Beijing; apparently, there are many private restaurants there.
"Master Shen, you'll be retired soon, next year. Your children are all married and you have no burdens anymore. But I'm not so lucky. All three of my children are in school, and retirement seems a long way off!"
"Sigh, it's not as rosy as you make it out to be. After taking care of the son, there's the grandson. As long as I'm alive, I have to keep going!"
Although Master Shen said he wanted to retire and rest, he had already planned to open his own small restaurant after retirement. Isn't self-employment encouraged now?
He used to be a chef at a private restaurant, so he knows more about the field and is eager to try it out. He'll ask Bonnie sometime; she should know more.
Bonnie was unaware that her much older friend was secretly planning to start her own business. She was worried about where her parents were, whether they were adjusting well on the bus, whether they were eating well, and whether they were reluctant to spend money and were only eating the dry rations they had brought…
"Bonnie, Mom and Dad are here. When will they arrive?"
Before she even reached the family compound, her second brother walked towards her.
"Second brother, you didn't go to work today? Mom and Dad have already boarded the bus and will arrive the day after tomorrow."
Lin Tao knew his parents were coming. They were supposed to come over summer vacation, so why were they suddenly coming earlier?
Lin Tao didn't understand, so he asked.
"The weather is too hot during the summer vacation, and we were worried that Grandpa and Grandma's health wouldn't be able to handle it, so we came early."
Bonnie was happy at the thought of seeing her grandparents soon.
"Bonnie, your parents will stay at my place when they arrive. I'll go to the logistics department to apply for two beds, one in the living room and one in the children's room. That should be enough for them."
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