"Sister Hu Yuan, when you have time, go find Teacher Su and ask clearly what preparations are needed to go to the countryside as educated youth." Ning Xiaojiao looked at her younger brothers and sisters.
Her younger siblings were still young, and Ning Xiaojiao grew up quickly after the incident.
"Xiaojiao, are you going to ask Teacher Su? Our two families are not familiar with the Lu family." Hu Yuan didn't want Ning Xiaojiao to favor the Lu family.
The Hu family belongs to the opposite faction. If they can get close to the Lu family, the other party will turn around.
"Sister Hu Yuan, has anyone come out to help since Uncle and my dad got into trouble?" Ning Xiaojiao said calmly, looking at the scenery outside the car. "Uncle Lu and Teacher Su sent a lot of food to my house, worried that my siblings would go hungry."
Ning Xiaojiao has been living with her younger siblings for the past two days. Her mother has been away for two days, and she has experienced a lot of ups and downs. Hu Yuan is the oldest and can cook and take care of her younger siblings. Moreover, the family's living expenses are also in Hu Yuan's hands, but her family is different.
Ning Xiaojiao only had the 50 yuan given by Lu Shiyi and Su Jin, and Ning Shu's allowance.
She needed to prepare a way out for her brothers and sisters. She could endure hardships, but her brothers and sisters were young, and more allowances would make their future lives easier.
"Xiaojiao, I won't ask Teacher Su. She will only stay in the countryside for a few months. Their situation will be different in the future. They won't be able to find someone like Lu Shiyi." Hu Yuan reminded Ning Xiaojiao that Lu Shiyi helped Su Jin leave the village.
Ning Xiaojiao fell silent. Many educated youth would seek help from local villagers because they couldn't make a living.
The car stopped and two team members were handcuffed because they were injured. Liu Chuchang looked at the patrol team members and they uncuffed the two men.
"Make arrangements for the children first. Give all the family savings and allowances to them." Liu Chuchang reminded them, "Your future life..."
"Don't worry, I'll make all the arrangements." Ning Shu was grateful to Liu Chuchang. He flexed his wrist and asked, "But my wife won't be able to come back?"
"You'll probably stay on the farm for a few years. Once you've made all the arrangements, I'll send the children to the Fourth Brigade, which is closer to the Armed Forces Department." Liu Chuchang assured Ning Shu, "However, you and your wife may have to go to a farm in the northwest."
"Captain Liu, thank you for your help. My husband and I will follow the instructions from above. As long as the children are fine, that's all we need." Ning Shu nodded in agreement.
Ning Shu looked at Hu Zhuang. The two of them had become cannon fodder. The higher-ups probably wouldn't care about them anymore, and they would certainly not care about the future of the two families' children.
"I'll give you three hours to send the children home and arrange everything," Liu Chuchang said, looking at the two of them. "After dinner, please report to the patrol team's office."
"Thank you, Captain Liu!" Ning Shu and Hu Zhuang looked at each other, grateful to Liu Chuchang for letting them go home and settle their children.
Several children got off the truck. Ning Xiaojiao and her siblings saw Ning Shu and hurried over.
"Dad, can you come home with us?" Ning Xiaojiao noticed that something was wrong with Hu Yuan, and her words were obviously trying to shirk responsibility.
Ning Shu took the children back home, went to the bedroom, took out a tin box of biscuits, and handed it to Ning Xiaojiao personally.
"Xiao Jiao, you're the eldest daughter. Dad and Mom did something wrong, so they might not be around for a while. These are the money they saved. As the older sister, you should take care of your brothers and sisters' lives." Ning Shu instructed Ning Xiao Jiao. "I've asked the Lu Department to arrange for you to go to the Fourth Battalion. That's Lu's hometown, so he has some respect there. Plus, it's closest to the Armed Forces Department. I've arranged for a few close friends to help you."
Ning Xiaojiao looked confused when she heard Ning Shu's arrangements.
"Dad, can't you and Mom stay with us?" Ning Xiaojiao wished she had her parents at home. "Even if we go to a farm together, with Mom and Dad around, we... at least have a home."
"No!" Ning Shu refused. "The farm my parents are going to is too harsh. If we're not careful, we'll be taken advantage of."
Ning Xiaojiao watched her younger brothers and sisters go to bed while she and her father sat on the sofa.
"Dad, I'm not afraid of being plotted against. I just want to stay with you." Ning Xiaojiao muttered, "Why don't we let my brothers and sisters stay here? Mom and Dad need someone to take care of them."
Ning Shu flatly refused: "Xiao Jiao has grown up. As the eldest sister, your brothers and sisters need you more. When mom and dad have something to do over there, we will tell you in time. You can also send us some things here, right?"
After he finished speaking, Ning Xiaojiao fell silent. What Ning Shu said was true.
Most people living on farms in the northwest don’t live a good life, and even half of the money they send will be deducted from their money.
Ning Xiaojiao calmed down and considered what Ning Shu had said.
"Dad, I understand what you mean. I'll make arrangements for my siblings' lives and take care of their finances. They definitely can't stay in the same village." Ning Xiaojiao understood Ning Shu's plan. "I'll ask Teacher Su tomorrow what I need to buy as an educated youth."
"Captain Liu can arrange for you to live in a nearby village and won't let you go to a place that is too difficult." Ning Shu exchanged conditions with Liu Chuchang in the car. As long as his children were settled, he could provide more information.
Liu Chuchang agreed, and Ning Shu was considered the other party's capable general.
"Dad, I understand." Ning Xiaojiao was wary of Hu Yuan. "Hu Yuan's words imply that she's not prepared to help. Please be careful."
Ning Shu looked at his daughter. In the eyes of the adults, Hu Yuan was a well-behaved and sensible child, and the adults in the courtyard all praised her highly.
"Xiao Jiao, just be more careful. No matter what the Hu family says to you, just live a good life." Ning Shu handed the things to Ning Xiao Jiao. "After dinner, Dad will go on an inspection. I don't think we'll stay in this house for long. You should pack your things first. I'll have Lu Bu come to find you."
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