Before going to bed last night, I checked in at the warehouse and drew prizes twice. This time I wasn't so lucky; I only drew points. Now I have a total of 100 points, and I don't know if these points are useful for anything else.
When Zhuang Zhimeng woke up the next day, no one was home; everyone had gone to work or school.
There was breakfast left for her by her mother on the stove: porridge and an egg, along with some pickled vegetables her mother made. The pickled vegetables were really delicious.
I'll have Mom make more these next few days so we can take some to the countryside. Hao Caiyun isn't very good at other things, but she's an absolute master at making pickled vegetables.
After finishing breakfast, Zhuang Zhimeng strolled towards the military compound.
When they arrived at the compound, they ran into a neighbor who greeted them warmly: "Zhimeng's back to visit her grandparents?"
"Yes, Aunt Wang."
“Then go ahead, the old couple are home right now. This child is so filial, coming back to visit his grandparents whenever he has time.”
"Then Aunt Wang, you go ahead with your work!" she said, turning and walking home.
When she arrived home, her grandparents were there. Upon seeing her grandmother, she immediately said with concern, "My dear girl, you've suffered so much. You were framed and sent to the countryside. You've had such a hard time."
"Yaya, don't be afraid! Your Uncle Qin is in the Northeast, and I've spoken to him. I've asked him to take good care of you and to ask him for help if you need anything," Grandpa Zhuang said hurriedly.
Uncle Qin used to be Grandpa's bodyguard, but he's now a quartermaster in Northeast China. Uncle Qin is a kind and honest man who values Grandpa's family highly, especially Zhuang Zhimeng. With him looking after things, there shouldn't be any problems.
"Grandpa and Grandma, don't worry! I'm 18 years old now, I can definitely take care of myself, and going to the countryside will also be a good experience. You two also need to take care of yourselves and not get sick, otherwise I'll worry about you," Zhuang Zhimeng said obediently, pulling the elderly couple along.
"Alright, alright! We'll be careful. Your grandma will give you some extra money later. It's always good to have extra money on the road, even if you're poor. Don't be stingy with it; we're not short of money. If you need more, contact us and we'll send it to you. If your dad doesn't have any, tell Grandpa; Grandpa has money. Your dad has never amounted to much in his life; he wouldn't even join the army if we asked him to, so it's normal that he doesn't have money." The old man had been holding a grudge about this matter.
The old man had four children, two sons and two daughters. He always hoped that one of his sons would join the army, but one went into politics and the other became a factory worker, and neither listened to him. Now, his eldest uncle is the mayor of Yangcheng, and her father is the director of a steel factory. His eldest aunt is the workshop director of Haishi Textile Factory, and his youngest aunt is the director of Jinshi Supply and Marketing Cooperative.
"Okay, Grandpa! I'll definitely tell you if I run out of money. After all, I'm the precious little darling of our family, right?" Zhuang Zhimeng teased the old man playfully.
"Yes, yes, yes! Our granddaughter is our precious darling, no one can compare! I'll have your grandma cook you some extra good food later. If there's anything you like at home, or anything you might need in the countryside, take it with you. If you can't carry it, have your dad mail it to you. You can't go without food or clothing when you go to the countryside, our child can't suffer."
"Okay, Grandpa. Let's go see what Grandma is making. I'm craving Grandma's cooking."
Zhuang Zhimeng affectionately took the old man's arm and walked towards the kitchen.
"Why aren't you two resting in the living room? What are you doing in the kitchen?" Grandma said with a displeased smirk.
"Grandma, let's see what delicious food we're making. Do you need my help? I'm a great cook," Zhuang Zhimeng said confidently.
"Really?" Grandma was a little skeptical.
"I'll cook this meal. You can try my cooking and see how it tastes."
Before Zhuang Zhimeng could finish speaking and before Grandma could say anything, Grandpa quickly said, "That's great! This meal is all yours. I'd love to try Yaya's cooking!"
Then he pushed his wife out of the kitchen.
Zhuang Zhimeng wielded her knife swiftly, chopping and slicing, and quickly prepared several dishes.
The old man took a bite and quickly urged the old woman to eat, saying it tasted really good. After finishing her meal, she sighed contentedly, "So delicious!"
After finishing her meal, she went back to her room for a nap. When she woke up, the elderly couple also got up and quickly packed her things to take with her.
They took all the remaining cotton from home. They also packed some durable pastries, brown sugar, 1000 yuan, and a lot of coupons, mostly military ration coupons that could be used in the countryside. They also included Uncle Qin's office phone number and address for easy contact.
When it was time to go home, the elderly couple were reluctant to part, which made Zhuang Zhimeng feel bad.
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