Grandpa Bai patted his shoulder and comforted him, "Alright, alright, it's all in the past. Everything will move in a positive direction, and we will all get better and better."
Grandpa chuckled and chimed in, "Yes, everything will be alright. It's all thanks to A-Che's good spirits. You should relax too; the real show is coming when we get back to Kyoto!"
They don't believe those people will let this go!
However, given Xiao Che's current background, if they try to reach out to the Xiao family again, they should be prepared to be chopped off.
Mr. Xiao served his elderly father tea and patted his back, worried that he might have an accident due to a bad mood.
Grandpa Xiao wiped away his tears, took a sip of tea, and composed himself.
He waved his hand. "Let's not talk about that anymore. Oh, by the way, the telegram also said that we should go back to Kyoto together. The two kids are planning to get married."
When this was mentioned, the grandparents and Grandpa Bai all beamed with joy. They were happier than anyone else that their granddaughter had found a good home.
Grandma smiled lovingly, "Let's go together. After the New Year, when the temperature rises a bit, we'll go back to Kyoto together. By then, your affairs will be pretty much settled."
Thinking of this, she looked at Liu Meiling again and asked, "Meiling, what about you? Do you want to come with us?"
She couldn't return to Kyoto during her first year in the countryside, but if we took her back with us and asked Ya Jing and the others to help her find a job, it might work.
Upon hearing this, everyone present turned to look at Liu Meiling.
Liu Meiling pursed her lips, looking somewhat dejected.
“My father wrote a letter saying that young people in Kyoto are now fighting tooth and nail for a job, and there are many unemployed youths on the streets, which has led to an increase in Red Guards and social disorder. They also received news that starting this year, the great man will vigorously promote the sending of educated youth to the countryside.”
Given my family's situation, even if I went back, if all four of us had jobs and stayed in Kyoto, it would easily attract jealousy and be reported. So, I plan to stay here. At least, it won't draw so much attention.
However, she was still somewhat reluctant to see both families leave.
Bai Yunshu is always well-informed and is very clear about this matter.
He also agreed with her choice to stay in the countryside, at least she wouldn't lose her life for no reason and could live a peaceful life.
"Yes, that's true. Qiao Yu and Zhao Liang have also talked to me about it, and their families have the same idea. It might not be a bad thing to avoid trouble in the countryside."
The elders meant well, but after hearing this news, they thought it was indeed better for them to stay here.
"It's alright, we won't be staying in Kyoto for long. After the two kids get married, we old folks will come back."
They didn't want to get involved in that mess.
Old Master Xiao smiled helplessly, knowing their thoughts. He didn't force them. In fact, if it weren't for his concern for his former subordinates, soldiers, and millions of people, he would have wanted to quit his job and retire to the countryside.
But ideals are lofty, reality is cruel, and he still has heavy burdens on his shoulders, so he has no choice.
Mr. and Mrs. Xiao exchanged a glance, both of them thinking about how to present the betrothal gifts to the Bai family when they returned to Kyoto.
They will soon welcome a new family member, and the family is very satisfied with the choice of their daughter-in-law. Of course, they need to show their sincerity.
After the family reunion dinner, everyone went home.
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