Chapter 382 Change your surname back.
As they were talking, Huo Erge and the others stepped forward and deftly took all the luggage bags from Lu's parents and sister-in-law.
It was cold outside, so the group didn't exchange many pleasantries. They said goodbye and quickly got into the car to head back.
Apart from Huo's mother, the group had only talked on the phone before, so it was inevitable that they would feel reserved when they met for the first time.
But because both of them love children, they are trying to get closer to each other.
With Meng Yuan and Brother Huo there to lighten the mood from time to time, the reunion dinner was a lively and joyous occasion.
Mr. Huo and Mr. Lu have become like brothers, their affectionate relationship resembling that of long-lost brothers.
Dinner was eaten at Brother Huo's courtyard house, so that they could eat and rest early.
So after finishing their meal and cleaning up the dishes, Mrs. Huo and the others planned to head back.
"Big sister, you've been on the train for several days, so get some rest tonight. We'll head back now."
Mr. and Mrs. Lu were not pedantic; they knew the two families lived close by.
We would visit each other often in the future, and there would be plenty of opportunities to catch up, so I didn't insist on keeping him any longer.
So he pulled a flashlight out of his bag. "I'll see you off."
"Alright, big brother and big sister, you don't need to see me off anymore. It's cold outside, go back inside."
Mrs. Huo quickly stopped her, "I'll come again tomorrow, and then I'll show you around the neighborhood."
"Okay, okay."
Even so, Mr. and Mrs. Lu insisted on seeing the whole family off to the alley entrance and watching them walk away before helping each other back home.
They were so busy eating and chatting that Lu's parents and Meng Yuan didn't have a chance to properly look around their new home.
Seeing this, Brother Huo led them to look at each room one by one.
Mr. and Mrs. Lu's room was on the east side of the main house, while the couple lived on the west side.
The two children were used to sleeping alone, so they could choose whichever room they wanted, since the furnishings were the same.
"This little courtyard is really nice." Mr. Lu was not good with words, and after looking at the house for a long time, he could only manage to say this one sentence.
However, Lu's mother was very thoughtful and gave the couple a piece of advice, "Tomorrow, you must thank your third son and his wife properly. They put a lot of effort into this house."
As she spoke, she asked Mr. Lu to bring out the things he had prepared.
This time, the elderly couple came without bringing any large items from their home, except for their luggage.
The main reason is that the military region is quite far from Urumqi, and it's not worth it for a few pieces of old furniture; the shipping cost wouldn't even cover it.
They had disposed of the livestock they kept at home a month ago.
They air-dried what needed to be air-dried, pickled what needed to be pickled, and even traded a lot of hides and cotton with familiar herders in the vicinity.
“You should remember their kindness to you,” Mother Lu said earnestly. “Even if they are your own brothers, you can’t take other people’s kindness for granted. These relationships are built up over time.”
Mr. Lu nodded, thinking that his wife was indeed more articulate.
He paused for a moment, then said, "You two should personally deliver these things to them tomorrow. Then take a look and see if they're missing anything, and buy it tomorrow."
"Father, Mother, I know, don't worry." Lu Zhankai nodded solemnly.
Even if Lu's father didn't say it, he understood what he meant.
To be honest, I'm ashamed to say that my family helped arrange this house and everything inside.
They even helped us buy the cabbages, radishes, and coal briquettes for the winter.
We chatted for a while longer about everyday things, and then realized it was getting late.
Lu Zhan said, "Father and Mother, you should go to sleep early. Tomorrow morning I will take you to the local police station to complete the household registration procedures."
This will be a different policy for each region.
In Beijing, the acquisition of supplies and the distribution of ration coupons were all based on household registration and allocated according to population quotas.
Only after registering your household registration can you apply for grain ration certificates, coal ration certificates, non-staple food ration certificates, and industrial product purchase certificates.
Mr. and Mrs. Lu nodded. "Okay, we'll do whatever you say."
Our son had already mentioned these things on the phone, and they all knew about them.
The military has provided all the necessary certificates.
I keep all of these close to my body.
"Oh, right, Mother, there's one more thing." Lu Zhankai glanced at Meng Yuan before saying, "Yuanyuan and I have discussed it, and the two children will stay here to study from now on. We'll have to trouble you two to help with picking them up and dropping them off."
Picking up and dropping off their own grandchildren is no big deal for Mr. and Mrs. Lu.
However, Lu's mother was a little puzzled: "Didn't you say before that you wanted the two children to go to school in Tongxian with you?"
When Lu's mother asked, Meng Yuan took over the conversation and offered an explanation.
"Mother, we should thank our third sister-in-law for this."
Meng Yuan was truly grateful to her sister-in-law. "My sister-in-law said that my husband and I are new to Beijing and our foundation is not yet stable, so we probably won't have time to take care of our two children."
"Instead of that, it would be better to send the child to school in the city, so that the parents can have someone with them and have something to do so they won't be bored."
Upon hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Lu fell silent.
These two children were practically raised by the elderly couple. I heard before that their son and daughter-in-law planned to take the children to the suburbs to study.
Although they didn't say it, they were actually very reluctant to part with it.
But there was nothing they could do, even if they were reluctant. The tank regiment was assigned to a dormitory-style building, which was only a small space.
As the two children grow older, they also need their own independent space.
If they come along, there really won't be enough room.
Of course, this is only one of the reasons.
Meng Yuan continued, "My third sister-in-law also said that the schools near the old house have much better teaching standards and security than those in the suburbs."
At this point, she glanced at her husband.
"Zhan Kai and I fought and fought, all for the sake of our child."
As for the couple, they can come back to see their child anytime when they are not busy.
The military has supply vehicles that can directly reach the city.
You can stay home on weekends and spend quality time with them.
After hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Lu's last remaining concerns were dispelled.
Yes, in the end, it's all for the children.
And so, the matter of where the child would go to school was settled happily.
Just as Lu Zhankai and Meng Yuan got up, preparing to go back to their rooms to rest.
Suddenly, Lu's mother said, "Zhan Kai, Xiao Yuan, please sit down. Your father and I have something to say to you."
"Mother, what's wrong?" Lu Zhan asked.
Lu's mother looked at him, then glanced at Lu's father, "Zhan Kai, your father and I have discussed it, and we've decided that since you're registering your household here, you should... change your surname back."
Lu Zhankai was clearly taken aback, "Mother—"
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