Chapter 194 First Day at Kindergarten
"Grandma, Grandma."
Fu Yu's shouts pulled her mother back from her reverie.
She quickly looked at the child and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"
"Grandma, Xiaoyu is so bored. Can you tell Xiaoyu a story?"
"Okay, then Grandma will tell you a story about little ants moving house..."
Fu's mother immediately made up a story about ants that could sense the weather. One day, sensing that a storm was coming, they hurriedly built a nest and moved to a new home.
Fu Yu listened with great interest, occasionally interjecting with a question like "Why?"
Not to mention Fu Yu, even Madam Fu and Tang Mingli were unknowingly drawn to the story.
After the story was finished, Fu Yu's interest in ants was piqued.
Why can tiny ants sense the weather?
Why are ants so hardworking?
"Why are tiny ants so strong?"
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Tang Mingli was worried that her mother-in-law would be stumped by her daughter's endless questions, but fortunately, her mother-in-law answered her daughter's questions with reason and evidence.
Fu Yu repeatedly praised, "Grandma is so amazing, she knows everything."
She joked, "Mom, it's a real shame you're not a children's educator."
Mrs. Fu was a little embarrassed by the continuous praise from her granddaughter and daughter-in-law.
"What kind of children's educator is she? She's just a women's director who's been there for a few years. She's seen some people and heard some things."
Tang Mingli thought to herself, "That's right, my mother-in-law has been the women's director for over ten years. She's seen all sorts of people and can be considered very knowledgeable. Soothing a child is a piece of cake for her."
The half-day drive passed by in the blink of an eye because we were chatting and laughing.
As she got off the bus, Madam Fu remarked, "How come this trip seems to have been much faster than the way there?"
Tang Mingli offered a makeshift explanation: "Maybe they know the general route when they get back, so they have a better idea of what to expect."
Plus, Fu Yu was in good spirits on the way back to the city, and the little one kept chattering away in the car. With such a little person to distract her, time seemed to fly by.
Actually, the time spent was about the same.
When I went to Shenzhen, I set off very early in the morning and didn't arrive until after noon.
We set off early in the morning to come back from Shenzhen, and it wasn't until after noon that we arrived.
Knowing they were coming back today, Zhang Guihua prepared a sumptuous lunch early in the morning.
Seeing Fu Yu, whom I hadn't seen in a long time, I was amazed at how fast children grow up.
"He's grown taller, but he's lost weight."
The second half of the sentence is a little heartbreaking.
Madam Fu joked, "I certainly don't eat as well outside as I do when you're by my side."
These words truly touched Zhang Guihua's heart.
"Let's eat quickly, I made a lot of delicious food today."
"Okay, okay."
With a smile, Madam Fu took the lead and went into the kitchen to wash her hands.
After a short two-day rest, it was time to register for kindergarten.
Tang Mingli brought all the necessary documents and went to the kindergarten with her mother-in-law. When she arrived, she found that many parents had already arrived and a long line had formed.
Fu's mother exclaimed in surprise, "Why do we have to queue up to register for school now? With so many children, no wonder the country has to implement the one-child policy."
Tang Mingli was also surprised.
I thought this only happened later when educational resources were concentrated in cities, but it turns out that good schools were already like this back then.
But thinking about it, I have indeed had a lot of children over the past two decades.
In her mother-in-law's generation, apart from her mother-in-law and eldest aunt, every couple she saw had several children.
Before the one-child policy was implemented, the next generation had several children in quick succession.
Fortunately, despite having to wait in line, we were able to register our child very smoothly.
Back home, Fu's mother couldn't wait to tell her mother-in-law how many children there are now.
Before Madam Fu could answer, Grandpa Fu blurted out, "Otherwise, why do you think the country has a family planning policy?"
This remark drew a reprimand from Old Madam Fu: "You think you know so much? We don't know anything at all."
Grandpa Fu shut his mouth in annoyance.
Fu Yu, however, became curious and asked, "Grandpa, what is family planning?"
Grandpa Fu replied, "It means having children in a planned and prepared manner."
Tang Mingli smiled upon hearing this; her grandfather had truly hit the nail on the head.
People often only see how many children were born under the family planning policy, but they overlook the fact that what should really be emphasized is having children in a planned and prepared manner.
Instead of pursuing a son to carry on the family line, they would stop at nothing to have a child.
Instead of trying to change their family's fate by winning a genetic lottery, they would give birth, no matter the means.
However, Fu Yu couldn't understand, and only asked softly, "Grandpa, am I a child born under the family planning policy?"
Grandpa Fu chuckled and said, "Of course."
Tang Mingli added, "You are not only a child born under the national family planning policy, but also a precious child born under the family planning policy of your parents."
"Yay!" Fu Yu, who was playing with her toys, danced with joy. She was her parents' precious child, a product of their family planning policy.
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September 1st is just around the corner.
Fu Ci made a special trip back at the end of August so as not to miss his daughter's first day of school.
On the night of August 31, Fu Ci and Tang Mingli, a couple, were unusually unable to sleep and had no mood to do anything else.
The two lay on the bed staring at each other, talking in hushed tones.
Tang Mingli: "Do you think our daughter will cry when she goes to school tomorrow?"
Fu Ci: "We might not go, but I don't know if we'll leave."
Tang Mingli: "What if she cries?"
In her past life, she had seen videos of human babies crying their hearts out on their first day of kindergarten.
What if my daughter cries this hard too?
There are no smartphones now, so if a child cries and causes a problem, the teacher can't contact the parents immediately.
Tang Mingli became increasingly distressed as she thought about it.
Fu Ci couldn't actually answer his wife's question either, because he was worried about the same thing.
But to reassure his wife, he comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, our daughter is so cheerful, she'll definitely adapt well."
Tang Mingli gave a soft "hmm".
Yes, their daughter has a cheerful personality and a strong heart. Even if she cries, she should be able to stop quickly. Besides, since enrolling her in kindergarten, she's talked to her daughter a lot, so the child should be mentally prepared for starting kindergarten.
Oh, right, I can mention it to the teacher when I take my child to kindergarten tomorrow. They say their child has been reasonable since childhood, so if my child cries, I can try reasoning with him.
Waaah, should I also remind the teacher that their child's only flaw might be that they're a bit spoiled, and they've never been yelled at by anyone yet? I hope the teacher won't be too harsh when the child misbehaves.
Sigh, after saying so much, won't the teacher think we're bothering the parents?
I'm so worried.
I used to think some parents were overly anxious and sensitive about even the smallest things concerning their children. Now that it's happened to me, I realize that being anxious is the norm.
Sigh, I don't want to think about it anymore. I'll just deal with things as they come tomorrow.
Tang Mingli steeled her heart and decided to go to sleep.
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the next day.
Fu Yu was woken up by her parents in her sleep. Half asleep, she finished washing up, changed into her beautiful clothes, and nestled softly in her father's arms as she went downstairs.
Downstairs, several elders were already waiting.
Today is the child's first day of school, and the whole family is actually a little nervous.
Looking at her great-granddaughter who hadn't slept enough, Madam Fu said with heartache, "Poor child, having to get up so early at such a young age."
The mother looked distressed, but thankfully she knew that the kindergarten allowed naps, and the child could take a nap at noon.
Fortunately, during breakfast, perhaps because the food was so delicious, Fu Yu's drowsiness was finally dispelled quite a bit.
By the time he got into his parents' car and headed to school, he was full of energy and waved vigorously to say goodbye to his elders.
Seeing their daughter so excited, Fu Ci and Tang Mingli felt much more at ease.
The kindergarten is very close; it only takes a few minutes to drive there.
At the kindergarten gate, several teachers were already standing there waiting for the students to arrive.
The scene was so similar to something I'd seen on short videos in my past life.
Many children attending kindergarten for the first time cried as pitifully as pigs being slaughtered at the gate, clinging desperately to their parents' legs and refusing to let go.
Tang Mingli and Fu Ci led the child to the teacher.
I didn't say any of the things I had been thinking about last night. I just solemnly told my child, "Mom and Dad will pick you up after school. Xiaoyu, be good at kindergarten."
Fu Yu's eyes were already filled with tears, but she remembered the principle her mother had told her: when people reach the age to go to school, they should go to school.
And her mother would pick her up as soon as she got out of school, right?
She mimicked her mother's tone and said to her parents, "You two should take good care of yourselves at home."
Such thoughtful words almost made Tang Mingli lose her composure.
She nodded and handed the child to the teacher.
The teacher, perhaps relieved to see such a well-behaved child, couldn't help but praise, "Your child is so good."
Tang Mingli smiled and did not deny it, but told the teacher, "My child is a reasonable child. If she is disobedient at school, the teachers can try to communicate with her. As long as you explain it clearly, she will listen."
"Really? What a good baby!" The teacher exclaimed with delight.
For such young children to be able to communicate is practically a gift from heaven.
The crying was completely shut out by a door at eight o'clock in the morning.
Like Tang Mingli, many parents remained standing nearby even after the park had closed.
They probably all had the same thought in mind: to wait a little longer and make sure everything was alright before leaving.
And then another half hour passed.
Fu Ci took his wife's hand and said, "Let's go."
Tang Mingli pressed the button, knowing it was indeed time to leave.
She thought she was going home, but after getting in the car, Fu Ci asked her if she wanted to go for a drive.
Tang Mingli laughed at him: "It's your daughter's first day of school, and you still have this kind of leisure?"
Fu Ci laughed and said, "Our daughter's started school now, so why don't we take this opportunity to have some time alone together? Speaking of which, how long has it been since we had a date as a couple?"
Tang Mingli doesn't remember either.
There must have been instances of that, but after having a daughter, it seems that my brain's filtering of memories has become biased, and I always subconsciously remember things related to my daughter.
Since I'll probably feel restless at home anyway, I might as well go on a date.
She told her husband, "We've already agreed beforehand that I didn't sleep well last night and won't be able to think clearly today. You'll be in charge of everything today."
Fu Ci gladly accepted the task.
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Author's Note: Good morning, my darlings. I had a good night's sleep, and I feel much better now. Haha, being overwhelmed by things really does leave you exhausted. I'll update early today; after lunch, I'm taking my mom to the doctor. She's finished the medicine she was prescribed last week. After the doctor's, I need to take her back to her hometown. If we get back early, I should be able to finish the update tonight.
Life is like a relay race running through thorns. In the first half, your parents carry you when you are young, and in the second half, you carry your parents when they are old.
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