Looking at the couple who had changed so much, the family almost didn't recognize them at first. It was only when Xiao Yi took the initiative to mention it that they dared to recognize them.
The couple has resumed their previous jobs in the past year or so, and their living conditions have improved greatly. Coupled with their good mood, they are a far cry from the bitter and resentful look they were back then.
After a brief greeting, the two sides sat down.
Su Qing hurriedly introduced them to the children, "This is the Uncle Song and Aunt Du that Mom and Dad often talk about. If it weren't for them, your parents wouldn't have been able to live to see Xiao Mo go to the countryside."
"Uncle Song, Aunt Du, we are finally here to see you. We are so grateful for your support over the years. If there is anything we need, please let us know."
Du Xiaoying took Su Qing's arm and said angrily, "Okay, okay, let's sit down and talk, otherwise we'll have to stand and talk forever."
"Yes, yes, let's sit down and talk while we eat."
Looking at the graceful and elegant sisters Daya and Jiya, Su Qing couldn't help but sigh, "Time flies by so fast. I can still remember Daya, Erya, Sanya... when they were little."
"That's right. The children grew up in the blink of an eye, and we grew old too." Du Xiaoying sighed with a smile.
"I see you haven't changed at all, you're still as beautiful as before."
Du Xiaoying shook her head, "You have to accept your age."
While eating, everyone talked about how much the capital had changed in the past year. They couldn't help but recall what happened in the past, feeling extremely emotional and their eyes were a little moist.
"Let's not talk about it anymore. The past is the past."
"Xiaoying Guoliang, you must stay in the capital for some time. We will then take you around the capital and let you taste the capital's special food." Su Qing said with a smile.
Du Xiaoying nodded. "Even if you don't tell us, we'll still have to stay for a while longer. We'll need you to take care of our family these days."
Hearing this, everyone laughed and responded in succession.
Old Qin laughed and made the decision immediately, "Just live in our house. I like the hustle and bustle."
After dinner, the group drove back to the capital’s family housing complex.
He Hong was checking whether Wu Ya had worked in the past year, while Su Qing was looking at some embroidery stitches that Daya had made recently.
Old Qin stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at Si Ya painting, squinting his eyes and nodding with satisfaction from time to time.
Erya pulled Xiaoyi to the yard and hummed and laughed while practicing boxing and kicking, and also pulled her father Song Guoliang to be the referee.
Du Xiaoying looked at Sanya who was holding a book and shook her head helplessly, "This child."
"Mom, I have nothing to do this afternoon. I want to go to the bookstore."
"Then mom will go with you. You are alone in an unfamiliar place, so be careful not to get lost." Du Xiaoying was naturally worried about her child going out alone.
San Ya thought about it and was about to say that she would just ask more people when the time comes, when she heard Old Qin speak.
"No rush, the Capital University Library has all kinds of books. I'll take San Ya there to borrow some books tomorrow."
Sanya's eyes lit up, "Thank you, Grandpa Qin."
Du Xiaoying gave a helpless smile.
In the next few days, Su Qing took the whole family to travel around the capital and taste various delicacies of the capital, having a great time.
In the blink of an eye, it was the day for registration for the start of the semester at Capital University. Countless students rushed to Capital University with their luggage.
The whole family looked at China's highest institution of learning with smiles on their faces, their expressions solemn and proud.
"Hello, comrades. Which department are you from?" A young man wearing glasses and smiling came forward.
"It's okay, go ahead and do your work. I'll take them to register."
"Mr. Qin?"
Several students were stunned when they saw the backs of the group talking and laughing.
"My God, who is that person? He was actually brought here by Elder Qin himself."
"Maybe he's a relative of Mr. Qin."
"Impossible. I heard that there is only one grandson left in Old Qin's family, and the other relatives died a few years ago..."
The group walked and stopped, and looked at the unique scenery of Capital University and couldn't help but sigh. No wonder it is the highest institution of learning in China, it is just extraordinary.
Erya was dazzled by the sight. "Third Brother, your school is so magnificent."
San Ya smiled and said, "Second sister, you should also work hard and try to get into Capital University in the future."
"Don't tease me, I don't have your brain. As your second sister, I am very self-aware."
Xiao Yi frowned slightly, but after Erya's next words, a smile returned to his face.
"I can't get into Capital University, but your brother Xiaoyi and I have agreed to apply to the police academy, and I will work hard."
"Arya, let's work together."
Du Xiaoying smiled as she looked at Erya, who was very proud of herself and had made a pinky promise with Xiaoyi. She turned to look at the children and expressed her support and encouragement for their interests and aspirations.
Song Guoliang walked side by side with his wife, listening to his wife's gentle words, a smile appeared in his eyes.
Led by Mr. Qin himself, the group checked in smoothly and went to the dormitory. They saw two classmates who had arrived early, and there were several empty beds, most likely those of students from other places who had not yet arrived.
The two sides exchanged a few brief greetings and the family returned to the family compound.
The whole family stayed there for half a month and then boarded the train back to Meng Province.
Before leaving, Du Xiaoying worriedly reminded him, "San Ya, don't just study on weekdays. Relax more and go visit and have dinner with Grandpa Qin more often."
"Mom, don't worry." San Ya couldn't help but feel tears in her eyes as she looked at her parents and sisters who were about to leave.
Du Xiaoying's nose felt sore, and she hugged her daughter and kept mumbling, "Don't save money. Your parents send you money every month. Don't worry about not having enough. Don't save it..."
San Ya watched the green train gradually leave, and looked at the wrinkled banknotes in her palm, which were all stuffed into her by her sisters before leaving. She could no longer control her tears and burst out.
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As spring turned to summer, Daya's grades were average. After graduating from junior high school, she failed to get into high school, so she stopped studying and went home to help with housework.
The threshold of my house is almost broken by the people who come to propose marriage every few days.
In rural areas at that time, a 22-year-old girl was already considered an old girl. Girls of the same age in the village were all married and even had children.
Du Xiaoying was afraid that Daya would feel a heavy psychological burden, so after having a heart-to-heart talk with her daughter, she kicked out all those who came to introduce potential partners.
There was a lot of gossip in the village, and gradually word spread that the Song family wanted to recruit a live-in son-in-law.
The little girl's originally determined heart gradually wavered, and she gradually became less willing to go out.
But one day, when the sisters Daya and Erya went to the supply and marketing cooperative, Daya's handkerchief accidentally fell down and was noticed by a female comrade, who asked about the origin of the embroidery.
Erya had an idea and immediately took out what she had on her body.
The female comrade couldn't let go of the handkerchiefs and immediately paid five dollars to buy two embroidered handkerchiefs, fearing that the two sisters would regret it.
Daya was dumbfounded. "Second brother, two handkerchiefs for five dollars?"
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