The sudden questioning threw Qiu Yuling's plans into disarray.
There was no reason, just that, suddenly, Father Qiu, who usually gave in to her in everything, became even harder to convince than Mother Qiu.
"Dad, I've already explained it to you. I was demonstrating the three-step anti-abduction method, but why did you just hold on to it?"
Qiu Yuling was as busy as an ant on a hot pan, massaging shoulders and backs and serving tea, but Qiu's father just accepted it with a sugar coating and fought back with his bullets.
Since this road is blocked, let's try another one.
Qiu Yuling found a patch of shade under a tree where her face was not exposed to the sun and lay straight on the ground. Here comes the bear boy Benwa.
Father Qiu was also very helpless. It was not that he cared about what was said, but the journey was so long that he was worried and reluctant to let him go.
Seeing his little daughter rolling on the ground throwing a tantrum, he immediately reflected on whether he was too tough, and then wanted to pick up his daughter.
Who knew that the spoiled daughter was as bad as a pig, running around on the ground. As soon as he hugged her, the naughty child slipped down with her waist and arms weak. He had no choice but to look to Mother Qiu for help.
Mother Qiu handed over the baton immediately and went to wash her hands and knead the dough.
In the end, Father Qiu only agreed to let Uncle Qingtong take them there. Her food and travel expenses would be paid for by his family, just as if he was taking the girl out for a walk.
Qiu Yuling: "Dad, dear dad, you are so kind. When I grow up, I will definitely be filial to you... and my mother."
Looking at his daughter who burst into laughter, Father Qiu wrung out his handkerchief and carefully wiped her face...
Li Qingmei: ...None of them are obedient, especially the baby's father. He is really big and strong now, rich and powerful, and very powerful.
After it was decided, she informed her grandmother and fourth aunt, who then arranged for an acquaintance on the other side to help buy the tickets. Because there was an old lady involved, they gave her a sleeper ticket.
Three people shared one sleeper berth and one seat ticket, with Qiu Yuling being an extra.
I asked the team leader to issue a letter of introduction.
It took more than half a week to get everything done.
The train ticket was for nine o'clock in the morning. Li Qingmei borrowed a donkey cart and took her daughter to her parents' home the first night. Then the group set off in the second half of the night. There was no bus station in Yumin County, and the earliest bus left at five thirty.
They traveled day and night and arrived at the county bus station at five o'clock. Li Qingmei waited until the bus left before retreating, while the three of them, young and old, rushed to the train station in Weiwu City without stopping.
The journey from the county to the city is considered a long distance, but in this era there is no such thing as non-stop highways. The car stops and starts frequently, and people get on and off at any time.
The three people narrowly missed the train. The old lady was still frightened and the train started off with a clang as soon as she sat down.
Thanks to her granddaughter's foresight, she mailed the large luggage half a month in advance. When they went out today, the three of them only brought toiletries and food, so they were traveling light.
Li Qingtong took the letter of introduction and went to the conductor to explain the actual situation. Sure enough, there was a vacant berth on the train. Although it was not in a compartment, it was still in the same carriage.
After they bought the sleeper tickets, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief.
Traveling is really difficult these days.
"If we had been just a little bit later, we would have missed the train."
My fourth aunt was with the army in the northwestern frontier, and it took 48 hours to get there on the green train. Fortunately, the old lady's seat was on the lower bunk.
Qiu Yuling took out a bag of scallion rolls, an aluminum lunch box, and a small wicker box from her bag. In the box were cucumbers and tomatoes that she had picked and washed last night. There were also a few green peppers and boiled eggs in the bag. This was considered a rich meal.
The water in the military canteen was only lukewarm.
He took out two enamel pots and poured a little for his fourth uncle and grandma respectively. He planned to get some hot water from the place where the conductor had just instructed him to go and come back to make oil tea for grandma.
"You sit down, Fourth Uncle will go."
Li Qingtong took the kettle without saying a word and went out to fetch water.
"The old man's grandchildren are very filial."
Qiu Yuling suspected the person on the other side was deaf. Her resounding "Fourth Uncle" was simply ignored? Clearly, three generations of the family came here.
"The one who went to fetch water was my youngest son, and this is my granddaughter."
Grandma didn't care about it and explained it with a smile.
"Your granddaughter is very clever. She has a plan for everything right now."
"There's nothing we can do. Children from poor families have to grow up early." Grandma was still happy.
"Oh, I really didn't realize that. Your little girl is so fair and clean, and her clothes are so simple and elegant. I really didn't realize that she is going to be the head of the family so early."
Grandma just smiled and said nothing.
The person opposite also seemed to have lost interest in talking.
Qiu Yuling finally breathed a sigh of relief. She had only been able to socialize with people in her two lives. It was thanks to her grandmother that she spoke to her. If they had relied on her, she would have made them drop their words one by one.
"The hot water over there will be gone by noon. Let's eat quickly. I'll go get another pot after we finish eating. Oh, and it's best to stock up on hot water."
Qiu Yuling saw the woman in the middle bunk opposite frowning, not knowing whether she thought they were talking too loudly or was worried that there would be no boiled water at noon.
The next sentence I heard was a very soft "country bumpkin".
Now it was certain that the frown was for them. Qiu Yuling looked at the non-country bumpkin openly, but he still had one nose and two eyes, neither protruding ears nor clairvoyance. She didn't know what she was superior to.
It was said that the times were simple and honest, but it was because she had never been out of the house and had seen little.
Qiu Yuling stirred the fried oil tea with boiling water. In fact, oil tea is better for soaking fried dough twists, but the oil and flour are too precious at this time, so she didn't want to go too far and didn't bother.
Grandma felt that the soft scallion rolls were just right for her, and after drinking a pot of oil tea, she felt so full that she couldn't be any fuller.
Li Qingtong was a young man after all, with good teeth and a big appetite. He used dry food to soak in the oil tea and also ate some green chili peppers. The weather was hot, and he ate while sweating profusely.
Qiu Yuling was not wasteful when eating, she chewed her food slowly and carefully, which made the passengers opposite her very jealous.
"Well, Auntie, can I trade you some of your cucumbers and green peppers?"
"My granddaughter arranged all the food for me on this trip. She planned how to eat and how many meals to eat in advance. I, an old woman, had no say in it."
"Hey, little sister, can I trade you some White Rabbit candy for a cucumber and chili pepper?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the little girl peeled a White Rabbit candy and fed it to the old lady.
The girl's pretty face turned from pale to red in an instant.
"I didn't pay attention to what you said just now."
"nothing..."
Just assume that you are fine. Qiu Yuling asked her fourth uncle to accompany grandma to rest first, and she went to wash the tank and fetch water.
Li Qingtong wanted to go together, but Qiu Yuling disagreed.
"Take good care of grandma. When I come back, you can go wherever you want."
Li Qingtong touched his nose and sat back down.
"Auntie, I see that it's your little girl who's in charge of your family." The middle-aged man in the lower bunk opposite joked.
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