Bai Yajing and her nephew took several days on a slow, green train to reach Shanghai.
After getting off the car, my maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather were already waiting.
Upon seeing the two, he quickly stepped forward, took their luggage, and put it on the oxcart.
"Grandpa, Grandpa."
"Uncle Kang, Grandpa."
"My dear, you've lost weight! Let's hurry home, your grandma has already prepared a meal and is waiting for you."
"Yes, little girl, let's go back quickly! Grandpa has some good stuff that can help you recover and improve your health!"
Grandpa and Grandpa hadn't seen Bai Yajing for a long time, and naturally they were heartbroken.
Bai Yajing twirled happily in front of him.
"Grandpa, Grandpa, I haven't lost weight, I've just gotten taller!"
The white cloud book was thus utterly ignored by the two old men...
He wasn't annoyed; he just watched the scene with a smile.
The family returned to Xinghua Village in high spirits.
Grandma was already peering out the door.
As soon as Bai Yajing saw people, she immediately got off the oxcart and rushed into her grandmother's arms like a swallow returning to its nest.
Grandma! I miss you so much!
"Haha, Grandma missed you too! Come on, it's cold outside, let's go inside, Grandma made your favorite dishes!"
"Okay, let's go inside quickly."
...
Meanwhile, Xiao Che took the approval slip and went to various departments. After running himself ragged, he finally managed to get his grandfather and parents sent to the countryside ahead of schedule, so they wouldn't have to stay in the security department and be criticized, beaten, and scolded.
When Xiao Che received Commander Xiao and his parents, even though he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.
In the dead of winter, with temperatures below minus ten degrees Celsius, Commander Xiao's clothes were battered and torn into strips, offering no warmth whatsoever.
The person who was originally full of energy became quite listless and silent in just two days. The light in their eyes dimmed.
Xiao's parents were also in bad shape, especially Xiao's father, who was already in poor health. Now he was barely able to stand, looking like a feather drifting in the wind. His complexion was very pale.
Xiao's mother's eyes were swollen from crying, and her expression was sorrowful.
...
"Grandpa, Mom and Dad! I'm here!"
The three were being pushed and shoved when they heard a familiar voice. They looked up abruptly and saw Xiao Che. They hurriedly shook their heads and waved their hands, trying to get him to leave quickly and not get involved with them.
But instead of leaving, he walked towards them.
Commander Xiao, in a fit of anger, shouted, "Xiao Che! You're a soldier! You should be at headquarters! What are you doing here? Leave now! And also, I... I'm no longer your grandfather! Go and publish a notice in the newspaper severing ties with him!"
“Yes, son… Commander Xiao, go and publish a notice in the newspaper to sever ties with us!” Xiao’s mother choked out her words through her pain, then covered her face and sobbed.
Mr. Xiao also looked pained, turning his head away and not daring to look at his son's face.
Upon witnessing this scene, the tall man inexplicably felt like crying.
He looked up at the sky, forcing back his tears.
He lowered his head again, his expression returning to normal.
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