Chapter 3 Returning to the Family Courtyard
Also standing still were the three giants of the compound, Gao Xiulan, Yu Afen and Zhang Dazui, plus Lin Xiaotong, an idle person who had no work assigned to him for the time being.
Gao Xiulan looked at Zhao Yunyun who had gotten up and said, "I don't think this matter will be resolved anytime soon. Zhao Yunyun doesn't seem like someone who is easy to talk to."
"Misunderstanding, that's a nice way to put it. Fu Zhenggang looked like he had no intention of doing anything. His small green eyes glanced at Zhao Yunyun several times."
Gao Xiulan shook her head: "He's not a good person. He has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. I'm afraid he got it done half-heartedly."
Zhang Dazui, Yu Afen and Lin Xiaotong nodded silently at the same time.
Three people, no, four people saw the Zhao family enter the house, and knew there was nothing more fun to watch, so they walked back to the backyard.
When Gao Xiulan and Lin Xiaotong returned home, it was already eight or nine o'clock. Xie Dajiao had breakfast and went to work, while Xie Yi had already packed his luggage and was wiping the table.
"Mom, Xiaotong, you're back. I'm on the train tomorrow morning. Mom, please bring me the things I prepared yesterday for the return trip. I'll take Xiaotong to my aunt's house this morning."
"Oh, you still need to explain this? Then why don't you come back for lunch?"
When Gao Xiulan heard this, she went straight to her room and took out the things she had prepared for her visit yesterday.
Lin Xiaotong's parents died and became martyrs. The only close relatives left in the family are her aunt Jing Qian and uncle Wei Jianyuan, who live in the family compound of the Public Security Bureau.
Lin Xiaotong's father, Lin Hai, was originally an orphan of a martyr. After his mother remarried, he was raised by his father's comrade-in-arms, who was the Jing family of Lin Xiaotong's mother, Jing Yang.
Lin Hai and Jing Yang grew up together and joined the army together after graduating from high school. They have a deep relationship.
As she stood up, she recalled the dream again. Lin Xiaotong must have reunited with her parents in another world.
Gao Xiulan admired the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country the most, and she prepared a very generous gift in return.
Cigarettes, alcohol, fruits, eggs, dried vegetables and nuts, egg cakes sold by the supply and marketing cooperative, two cans of malted milk, and side dishes pickled by Gao Xiulan herself, all of which were refreshing and delicious, and especially tasty.
These things were all in double quantity, for good luck, so they filled a large bag, which Xie Yi placed on the back seat of his bicycle and tied with the bag.
He took a look and went to the kitchen to get the two pounds of meat he had bought this morning. He wrapped it in oil paper, put it in a small bamboo basket, and hung it on the handlebars of the bicycle.
Lin Xiaotong looked at the bicycle that was already filled with things by Xie Yi, and went into the house to push out another bicycle, which was one of her dowry.
Xie Yi and Lin Xiaotong packed up and prepared to go out. At this time, Gao Xiulan came out from the inner room and stuffed a red envelope into Lin Xiaotong's hand.
Gao Xiulan waved her hand generously: "Take it, take it. When the time comes, go to the department store to see if you need anything and buy it yourself."
A woman in the yard was picking vegetables when she saw the Xie family push out two bicycles. Her eyes flashed, and she looked up and smiled at Lin Xiaotong who was standing in the yard with a bicycle cart.
The woman shook off the vegetables and said, "Going back to my parents' home. Oh, you brought so many things back. My family is so blessed."
No, why does this sound so sarcastic? Lin Xiaotong was about to speak when she saw her mother-in-law Gao Xiulan glaring at Diao Yulian in the kitchen.
She also wanted to see Comrade Xiulan's fighting ability, so she didn't say anything, but looked at Diao Yulian and the environment in the yard.
Diao Yulian was so angry when she saw Lin Xiaotong's indifferent attitude that her chest was shaking with anger.
"Diao Yulian, if you keep talking nonsense so early in the morning, I'll tear your mouth apart."
Gao Xiulan was wiping the cupboard by the kitchen window. When she heard this, she threw the rag and immediately started to attack Diao Yulian outside.
"Next time your daughter comes back, I'll ask her and see what she says."
Gao Xiulan is not someone to be trifled with.
Comrade Gao Xiulan is worthy of being the bully of the compound. She scolds people so directly and clearly.
Lin Xiaotong turned around and looked at Gao Xiulan with admiring eyes, which made Gao Xiulan feel a little embarrassed.
After Xie Yi came out pushing his bicycle, the two of them rode side by side to the Public Security Bureau’s staff quarters.
Once you enter the Public Security Bureau's staff housing compound, you'll see five-story buildings. Lin Xiaotong's aunt Jing Qian and uncle-in-law Wei Jianyuan live on the third floor.
My aunt Jing Qian is a middle school teacher, and my uncle-in-law Wei Jianyuan is the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau.
Lin's father and mother served in the army all year round. When Lin Xiaotong was old enough to go to school, they sent her to live with her aunt and uncle.
It can be said that Lin Xiaotong has spent most of the past 18 years in this family compound.
Lin Xiaotong parked the car and helped carry light items such as egg cakes in her hands, and the two walked side by side.
"Oh, Xiaotong is back. The guy next to her is really good-looking. He's tall and has a handsome face."
The aunties chatting downstairs looked at Xie Yi in green military uniform with admiration.
"He's carrying so many things in his hands, he must be Xiaotong's boyfriend."
Xie Yi became even happier when he heard this. He turned his head to look at Xiaotong beside him and curled the corners of his mouth.
He quietly straightened his back, held his head high and strode up the stairs.
"Sister, why did you come back just now? Doudou has been waiting for you for a long time."
The person who opened the door was a little kid. He rushed over and hugged Lin Xiaotong's thighs.
Little Doudou is my aunt's child. His full name is Wei Lai and he is five years old this year. Lin Xiaotong has been in the Wei family since he was born, and Doudou has always been very attached to Lin Xiaotong.
"Xiaotong, Xie Yi, come in quickly. Doudou has been waiting for you to come back since he got up this morning. He keeps talking about you and it's driving me crazy."
Jing Qian also walked out quickly, grabbed Lin Xiaotong's hand, and called Xie Yi in.
Uncle Wei Jianyuan patted Xie Yi on the shoulder.
Jing Qian spoke softly, and Lin Xiaotong couldn't help but feel a little sad when she heard it.
She grew up in an orphanage in her previous life, where she felt her mother's love in Jing Qian.
For a moment, the helplessness and grievance that she had just felt in this world burst out, and Lin Xiaotong couldn't help but cry in Jing Qian's arms.
The aunt hugged her and slowly stroked her hair with her hand. Thinking of her sacrificed sister and brother-in-law, she felt even more distressed for her niece.
Wei Doudou saw her sister crying and her mother was about to cry too, so she quickly said, "Mom, you're still scolding me. My sister is such a grown-up and still crying. Shame on you."
Wei Jianyuan and Xie Yi simply put the things they brought with them in the kitchen. When he turned around, he saw his wife and niece hugging each other and crying.
"Xiaotong, tell us, what happened? Did you get wronged outside?"
Wei Jianyuan's eyes when he looked at Xie Yi immediately changed from admiration to scrutiny.
"Aunt and uncle, I'm fine. I just missed you guys for a moment."
Lin Xiaotong felt a little embarrassed that she was still crying at such an old age. She stood up, took the hot towel handed to her by Xie Yi and wiped her eyes.
Because his niece was coming home today, Wei Jianyuan took half a day off in the morning and hurried to work after lunch.
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