Sensing the hesitation in his father's words, Lu Zhankai did not immediately refute him, but instead sat down in front of the two elders.
"Father, Mother, is there something on your mind?"
"No, don't overthink it. Your parents... I mean your parents."
“They called us last week to ask when we would arrive; they were incredibly polite.”
After finishing her sentence, Lu's mother rubbed her knees and glanced at Lu's father. "The main problem is that your father and I are too old and lazy to move around. Besides, the livestock at home can't be left unattended."
Mr. Lu added from the side, "Yes, it's not too late for us to go after your mother has recovered. Oh, and remember to keep an eye on the children on the way."
“When you get there, spend the New Year with the elderly. Don’t worry about me and your mother. There are so many people in the family compound.”
"That's right, that's right."
Lu's mother smiled and said, "Remember to give our regards to everyone."
Hearing the seemingly relaxed tone of Lu's parents, Lu Zhankai's eyes welled up with tears.
He was raised by his parents.
He knew his parents' personalities better than anyone.
It's not that they don't want to go to Beijing, nor that they don't want to see his biological parents.
They were afraid that their presence would make everyone uncomfortable.
They were even more afraid of affecting his mood to reunite with his biological parents.
After a pause, Lu Zhan took the two elders' hands and spoke earnestly.
"Father, Mother, no matter who my biological parents are, you will always be my father and mother, and that will never change."
"Mother knows."
Lu's mother patted his hand, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. My husband, go and get the things."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. Lu got up and went to the inner room.
A short while later, they carried out a bulging sack.
"Father, Mother, you don't need to bring so much. We have everything in the capital."
“The capital is the capital; this is what your mother and I mean.”
Mr. Lu was usually serious, but today he was unusually talkative.
"This is your first time visiting this year, and it's the Lunar New Year, so we can't be careless with our etiquette. This is what your mother and I prepared. Do you see if there's anything missing?"
As he spoke, Mr. Lu opened the sack.
Everything inside had been individually packaged.
The top is filled with dates, raisins, walnuts, and various kinds of dried fruit.
At the very bottom is dried meat wrapped in oil paper.
"This package contains yak meat, and the package next to it contains mutton."
"Oh, right, Mom also packed some smoked horse meat and smoked horse sausage for you separately. I don't know if they'll be able to eat it."
As she spoke, Lu's mother sighed, "It's just that our yard is too small, otherwise I would like to raise a few yaks in the yard."
"Let's forget about it."
Mr. Lu lowered his voice, "The army has already done us a favor by allowing us to raise livestock freely. Raising yaks would be going too far!"
"I was just saying that."
Although Lu's mother hadn't returned to the mainland for a long time, she still read the newspapers every day.
I heard that inland areas are now restricting even raising chickens and ducks.
Unlike here, although it is somewhat desolate.
But there's no shortage of food.
Fruits, meat, eggs, and milk can be obtained entirely by ourselves.
Speaking of this, Lu's mother slapped her forehead, "Look at my brain! This morning I asked someone to exchange a few packets of camel milk powder. This is only available here. Take it back and help them improve their health."
"And this, take it."
When Lu's mother handed him a soft cloth bag, Lu Zhankai subconsciously thought that his mother was going to give him money.
"Mother, I can't accept this."
Since being promoted to battalion commander, he now earns 101 yuan a month, and receives additional subsidies during field training.
In addition to his wife's salary, the couple earns more than 150 yuan a month.
"This isn't for you; it's a gift for your grandparents."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu's mother untied the cloth bag.
There were two pairs of gloves inside.
The leather is made of the finest goatskin.
It has a fluffy wool lining inside, which looks incredibly warm.
Lu Zhan recognized him at a glance.
He hunted this pelt in the wild two years ago.
With so many people following, each household didn't receive much.
He picked out two pieces and asked his mother to keep them to make gloves.
As a result, her mother couldn't bear to part with her.
"Mother, keep these for yourselves," Lu Zhan said. "I'll buy a few more pairs when I get to Urumqi..."
"That's different."
With a proud expression, Lu's mother said, "You hunted this pelt yourself, and the old man and the others are very happy to wear it."
Lu's father chimed in, "Listen to your mother, take it with you."
Before Lu Zhan could speak, his mother brought out another stack of naan bread.
"This was made by your mother. Take it over and let your parents try it. It keeps well and is chewier than white flour pancakes."
It is said that a mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles.
In just a short while, the sacks, which were already full, were now almost overflowing.
Then, Lu's mother came out with another suitcase.
Lu Zhankai quickly said, "Mother, this is enough. Any more and it will be difficult to carry."
The main reason is that my parents' feelings for me are so profound.
Mrs. Lu said there was nothing she could do, then paused and added, "This package is for your in-laws."
"relatives by marriage?"
Lu Zhan frowned, his tone clearly showing surprise.
Lu's mother nodded and glanced at the house across the courtyard.
After much hesitation, she finally told him what had happened.
“Your father-in-law called a few days ago, and it seems he called again this afternoon.”
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