"Auntie!" After being taught a lesson last time, Qi Nian'an became more obedient. Although she was happy to see Shen Fenghua, she didn't call her "Mom" anymore. Instead, she obediently hugged Shen Fenghua's leg and called her "Auntie".
Shen Fenghua smiled and ruffled Qi Nian'an's hair, then stuffed a White Rabbit milk candy into his and Qi Nianping's hands.
These days, milk candies are not only rare, but they are also widely recognized as nutritious. Six White Rabbit milk candies are just as good as a glass of milk.
"Sweetie! Do you know why we're out here today?"
“Dad said that Auntie took us out to buy new clothes today,” Qi Nian’an said, munching on candy and tugging at Shen Fenghua’s clothes. “Then we went to Grandma’s house in the countryside to pick her up.”
Shen Fenghua raised an eyebrow. "You taught all of this?"
“Yes,” Qi Ye nodded, “Although the child is young, he is not stupid. Some things must be made clear in advance, otherwise, there will definitely be trouble later.”
And then...
Compared to his innocent and clingy second brother, he was more worried about his slightly stubborn eldest brother. This child had a resilient personality and didn't like to talk. Usually, he would either quietly fiddle with the things in his hands or take care of his younger brother.
This state is nothing like that of a six or seven-year-old child.
However, thinking about what he had been through before, Qi Ye sighed and had nothing to say. It was all just a cruel twist of fate.
Fortunately, there is still a long time ahead. Although the shadows caused by childhood cannot be completely erased, they will gradually fade and become lighter over time, until one grows up and makes peace with everything from childhood.
“Well, it’s good to be clear,” Shen Fenghua said generously, holding Qi Nian’an’s hand with one hand and grabbing Qi Nianping’s hand with the other. “Let’s go, let’s go together, you little troublemaker and you big taciturn one.”
Qi Nianping: "..."
His expression was blank for a moment. He wanted to pull his hand back, but he was reluctant to let go. No one had ever held his hand like this before.
Shen Fenghua's hands were soft, completely different from Qi Ye's.
He felt he was being a bit greedy; once he held on, he couldn't bear to let go, and then...
He clearly remembered that when he was in the countryside, it was this person, who had nothing to do with him, who stood up against all odds and got justice for him and his brother.
It's hard to describe how he felt when those usually arrogant little rascals lined up to apologize to him.
It's like your self-esteem was smashed and crushed in the mud, but it was picked up, cleaned, and repaired piece by piece.
He grabbed Shen Fenghua's hand in return; if he had a new mother, he hoped it would be her.
Shen Fenghua also felt Qi Nianping's handshake in return, and her eyes lit up slightly. Sigh! This arrogant kid isn't as difficult to deal with as I imagined.
One piece of candy is all it takes.
Buy, buy, buy! Shen Fenghua's eyes light up when she spends money.
I bought two sets of clothes and shoes for each person. It's the height of summer now, so I'm wearing thin clothes. But when autumn and winter come, I'll have to wear thicker clothes.
Especially for winter cotton-padded clothing, the supply of cotton is limited. Since Shen Fenghua had already thought of it, she put the matter aside for the time being.
When I go back to the countryside to visit my maternal grandmother, I will greet the neighbors and suggest that we plant a little more cotton. She can then exchange it for money or coupons.
Changing their clothes wasn't enough; the two children's hair was like dry straw. Although it had been cleaned up, it still looked rather sloppy. So, Shen Fenghua simply took them to the barber's side, pushed the two children over, and said firmly, "Shave them all off!"
The child is still young and lacks nutrition, but that can be made up for later. As for the tangled, straw-like hair, it will grow back.
Qi Nian'an first shaved his hair. The little boy sat obediently, while Qi Nianping stood beside him with his little brows furrowed. He didn't say much, but his expression clearly showed that he was protecting him.
Shen Fenghua: "When did you adopt this child?"
Qi Ye paused for a moment, then said slowly, "About three months ago, the two children were living a very difficult life back in our hometown..."
The parents had no time to take care of the two children, so they had to leave them in their rural hometown to be cared for by their grandparents. They would send money home every month to support the children.
But just by looking at the two children, you can tell that the money wasn't spent on them at all.
After reflecting on his own problems, Qi Ye looked at the two children again and suddenly had a solution. Rather than letting the children grow up in the unloved countryside, it would be better for them to stay with him.
Their lives have greatly improved in terms of clothing, food, housing, and transportation. They applied to the military and were easily approved by their superiors.
“Neither of the children has ever enjoyed any happiness since they were born,” Qi Ye sighed. “Especially the younger one, I reckon his biological parents have barely even seen him a few times.”
It didn't sound fake, but Shen Fenghua still felt there was something wrong.
These days, you can't become a female soldier without connections. Since the child is suffering at her grandparents' house, what about her maternal grandparents? Qi Ye never reminded her of this.
"Auntie!" Qi Nian'an, who had shaved her head, jumped off the chair and hugged her leg. "Do I look good now?"
nice?
Shen Fenghua laughed. Qi Nian'an was no longer the word "good-looking" at all. Her dry, yellow hair had been shaved off, revealing her scalp, which looked like a green duck egg.
She picked it up and stroked it, her face full of confidence, "Beautiful!"
Qi Nian'an has a pretty face with delicate features, but she's too thin. If she gained some weight and became a bit more rounded, she would definitely look better.
With their child around, the two tacitly avoided bringing up the topic again.
"So, when are we going to the countryside?"
Shen Fenghua pondered for a moment, "It's definitely too late this week, how about next week?"
My maternal grandmother's home is quite far away in the countryside, so it's a rare opportunity to go back. She doesn't want to come or go in a rush either. She'll get the train tickets ready next Friday, take the children to the countryside as soon as she finishes work, and then take the train back on Sunday afternoon. She should arrive around midnight, have a chance to rest, and not be late for work on Monday.
"Okay, I'll try to coordinate it first. By the way, I have a mission next Monday, so I won't be able to take you out to eat."
Shen Fenghua was taken aback for a moment, "Leaving the day after tomorrow?"
"tomorrow."
"Then," Shen Fenghua shifted her gaze to the two freshly baked green-shelled duck eggs, "what should we do with them?"
He had entrusted the two boys to the aunt next door in the compound. She lived next door to him and knew their temperaments very well, so there would be no chance of a repeat of what happened to He Pandi.
After listening, Shen Fenghua fell silent. "How about this? I'll take care of him for a day tomorrow. Come to think of it, it's been a while since I visited Sister Yanran's house. My godson is waiting for me. Rather than that, I might as well bring the child along. It'll be more lively."
"become!"
Qi Ye wasn't unaware of right or wrong, so he readily agreed.
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