Qin Anning distributed the gifts to the children, and several children shouted "Thank you, Auntie."
Especially Hu Zi, he slung the army green schoolbag over his shoulder, touched the red five-pointed star on it with his little hand, and laughed foolishly.
Xue Jing took the opportunity to teach the child, "Your aunt bought you such a good schoolbag, you must study hard, otherwise you will let your aunt down."
Hu Zi nodded vigorously and patted his chest to promise, "I will definitely study hard and make sure I get first place in the exam."
"If Huzi gets first place in the final exam, Auntie will reward you with a pencil case.
I reward every one of my children who studies well.
You must remember that knowledge can change your destiny, just like a junior high school graduate can work in a factory and a high school graduate can work in an office.
If I have no education and no skills, will my superiors reward me with a car?
If you want a better life, you must have real abilities."
The children couldn’t understand profound principles, so Qin An Ning used current events to explain them.
Plant a small seed in their hearts, and it will slowly take root and sprout.
Their generation was relatively lucky, as when they grew up, the country was just beginning to develop.
Wang Qiufen also joined in the pounding. "Did you hear what your aunt said? If anyone dares not study hard, I'll break your legs."
She was an uneducated rural woman. When the old man told her children that they had to go to school, she didn't know what was the point of going to school. She just listened to the head of the family and gritted her teeth to support her children.
Now it seems that all of this is correct, otherwise how can children escape from this muddy land in the countryside?
The children were coaxed and frightened, but they all remembered the importance of taking their studies seriously.
When they grow up and think back on this period, they will be very grateful that they had such family members to guide and educate them.
"The meal is ready, let's eat." Tang Lijuan took off her apron and went into the house.
Seeing Qin An Ning coming back, Xue Jing discussed with Tang Lijuan that they would have dinner together tonight, and the food would be provided by both families.
It will all be done now.
Wang Qiufen slapped her head and said, "My memory is so bad. I was so busy talking that I forgot to cook."
"That's right. It's been a long time since I last saw your daughter-in-law. Are you worried about her?"
Tang Lijuan smiled and joked, which made Wang Qiufen roll her eyes.
"Mom and Dad, the meal is ready. Let's eat together tonight."
When Xue Jing was setting the table, Lu Dongshuang had already brought the food up.
Qin An Ning also quickly stood up to help.
The family lived in harmony, and the two old people were also very happy.
At night, after everyone fell asleep, Qin An Ning quietly got up to visit her grandparents.
As soon as she arrived at the hut, the kerosene lamp was lit and her grandparents were waiting for her.
"I knew you would come today."
Grandma patted the kang and said, "Come and sit down."
Qin Anning sat down next to her grandma, took her arm and rubbed it, "Grandma, do you miss me?"
"Yeah, I missed you."
Grandma patted Qin Anning's hand gently.
"Yesterday I heard your second brother talk about your experience in Jing City. My Ningning is really amazing."
Qin An Ning pretended to be unhappy, pouting and complaining, "Second brother, why are you so quick to talk? I wanted to tell you in person."
The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren chatted for a while, and Qin An Ning asked about their recent situation.
"Don't worry about us. Your parents-in-law have come to give us gifts several times while you were away. Go back and thank them for us."
Qin An Ning really didn't know this. Neither Lu Rongjiang nor Wang Qiufen mentioned it to her today.
"I understand, Grandma."
Putting herself in their shoes, she will just be more filial to them in the future.
"Ningning, I want to discuss something with you."
"Grandpa, tell me what's going on."
The grandfather didn't mince words when talking about his own granddaughter. "Aren't there some people sent down from the village to the cowshed? We've been working together recently, and I've gotten to know them a little better.
One of them is a university professor and the other is a veteran revolutionary, and both have no problems with their character.
It's because I haven't had enough to eat or wear in the countryside in recent years that my health has been failing.
Can you make some more of those health pills and share some with them?"
"Okay, I'll bring it next time."
Qin An Ning had no doubt about his grandfather's ability to judge people.
She didn't want to get involved in these things before, and she didn't have any intention of currying favor with the people in the bullpen in advance, so she didn't pay attention to them.
Now that Grandpa gets along well with them, she will consider it as a good deed to help them. Maybe she can even save two more pillars for the country.
Qin Anning's household registration is not in the village, so he doesn't have to go to the fields to earn work points when he comes back. He just sleeps until he wakes up naturally in the morning.
When she came out to get some water to wash up, she discovered that Wang Qiufen had left breakfast for her.
Qin Anning felt a little embarrassed, "Mom, you don't have to save any food for me."
They've separated, and she still gets up so late.
Wang Qiufen was chopping some wild vegetables and mixing them with some wheat bran to feed the newly raised chicks.
Wen Yan said, "How much can you eat? You only come back one day a week. Wash your face and come and eat quickly."
The things that Lao Wu and his wife gave them as a filial gift were so much that they couldn’t even be eaten up in a whole year.
"Okay, thank you, Mom."
When Qin An Ning was eating, Xue Jing came over with Lele and brought two boiled eggs.
"Sister-in-law, I'm already an adult, why are you still sending me eggs? Save them for Hu Zi and Xiao Hua."
"Just eat it if I give it to you. How can I miss out on theirs?"
Xue Jing glared at Qin An Ning. Although the two sisters-in-law didn't see each other often, they got along almost like sisters.
Lele is well taken care of by Xue Jing. The little guy is white, chubby and very cute.
After dinner, the two chatted and had fun in the house.
"Mom, mom, my brother is calling!"
Lu Dongxue came back on her bicycle and shouted at the gate of the yard.
When Xue Jing heard this, his face turned pale instantly. He quickly picked up Lele and walked out in a hurry.
"What happened to your brother?"
Lu Yuan would not make a phone call easily. If he did, something must have happened.
Wang Qiufen also asked nervously, "What did your brother say?"
"It's good news. My eldest brother said he got a promotion and is applying for housing. He asked my eldest sister-in-law to prepare to go with the army."
Lu Dongxue was so excited that she didn't notice Wang Qiufen and Xue Jing's worries at all.
"You stupid kid, you didn't even explain yourself clearly and scared me." Wang Qiufen slapped Lu Dongxue in anger.
Then he became happy, "This is really great news!" and he couldn't stop smiling.
Xue Jing could not hide her excitement. She and Lu Yuan had been married for nine years. During these nine years, the couple had been apart for most of the time, and the total time they had spent together was only three months.
And now, the family can finally be reunited!
"Did your brother say when he would come back to pick us up?"
She was taking care of three children by herself and didn't dare go out alone.
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