When Feng Ru woke up with her two sons, it was almost half past six. Feng Ru quickly asked the two children to get dressed and get out of bed.
When we arrived at the main hall, besides Han Chen and Xuemei, there were two old people. Lele had also woken up and was held in Han Chen's arms. The two old people were entertaining Lele.
Han Chen looked at Feng Ru, her mother, and her two children and introduced them: "Sister-in-law, these are Xuemei's grandparents!"
Feng Ru quickly greeted Grandpa Liu and Grandma Liu, then asked the two children to call people, and then made an excuse to find Xuemei for something, asked Xuemei for some red paper, and wrapped two red envelopes with five yuan in each. This was for Grandpa Liu, Grandma Liu, and Father and Mother Liu, as a greeting for their old age.
After wrapping the red envelopes, Feng Ru asked the brothers Lin Jin and Lin Ren to give them to Grandpa Liu and Grandma Liu, as well as Father and Mother Liu in the kitchen, saying that it was to wish them a happy new year. Feng Ru herself took Lele.
The Lin Jin brothers came out of the kitchen with Liu's father. As soon as Liu's father came out, he started to clear the table. Then, Han Chen went back to the kitchen with Liu's father to serve the food. The food had been almost prepared. As soon as it was done, it was placed in the steamer of the big iron pot to keep it warm so that it would not get cold.
When Liu's father and mother learned that Feng Ru and her son and her mother had woken up, they made an egg, shrimp, and scallion soup. Tonight, they steamed dry rice, a plate of Chinese sausage, stir-fried bacon and dried bracken, stir-fried choy sum, and a wild boar stew with cured pig's trotters and kelp.
Father and Mother Liu didn't say much. Feng Ru and her son must be hungry now, so they started eating as soon as they sat down. The food tonight was to the liking of Lin Jin and his brother. Both brothers ate a lot of rice and vegetables. It was not until Feng Ru touched their bloated stomachs and told them not to eat anymore that Lin Jin and Lin Ren put down their chopsticks.
After the meal, Han Chen cleaned up the dishes. After Liu's mother and grandmother gave red envelopes to Lin Jin and his brother, Grandpa Liu and Grandma Liu asked Liu's father to send them back.
After Feng Ru helped Lin Jin and his brother wash up, she sent them back to their rooms to read comic books. She sat in the main room with Xuemei and the others and started talking.
After Liu's father came back, Feng Ru started to talk about business. "Uncle, aunt, Xiaochen told you why we came to the countryside, right?"
Liu's father and mother nodded. When Feng Ru went to take a shower this afternoon, Han Chen briefly explained the current situation of the Lin family.
"I won't repeat myself. The situation in Beijing isn't very good right now, but rest assured, uncle and aunt, no matter what happens with my parents, you, Xiaochen and his wife, my brother Xiaojin and I, and Lele won't be affected. My parents and Hongwen have already excluded us. Lele doesn't have a name yet, and he hasn't been registered.
"Lele's mother, my third sister-in-law, was originally going to come along, but she had a premature birth and needed to recuperate. My parents wanted to let her finish her confinement and see how she recovered." Feng Ru explained. She thought Han Chen might not have explained all this clearly to Liu's parents. Feng Ru told Liu's parents all the interests involved to reassure them that nothing happening in Beijing would affect them.
"Xiao Feng, I'll be honest with you. It's impossible for your aunt and I to say that we're not worried or have no opinions at all. After all, we have a big family. At our age, your aunt and I don't care about anything. But Xuemei, Hanchen, and their brothers and sisters are still young, and we're afraid of affecting them.
"What you just said reassured us. Your aunt and I don't have to worry anymore. Xiaochen's uncle, aunt, and grandfather are all cautious people. They've already thought of a way out for you. As long as it doesn't involve you, that's fine. From now on, as long as you stay in Liujia Village, I will protect you!" Liu's father promised.
"Thank you, uncle and aunt!" Feng Ru said gratefully.
"Dad, Mom, thank you!" Han Chen also said gratefully. He knew that when he suddenly brought Feng Ru and the others back this time, Liu's father and mother must have some thoughts in their minds, but from Liu's father and mother's performance today and Liu's father's words just now, Han Chen did not expect that Liu's father and mother would be so nice, completely standing on his side, respecting the decision he made, and giving him enough face.
"Xiaochen, why are you being so polite with your parents? Besides, your sister-in-law and the others are your relatives from your hometown, and they are also our relatives. By the way, Xiaochen, there is one more thing I want to inform you. Your mother, Xuemei and I decided this afternoon to become Lele's godparents. From now on, you and Xuemei will be Lele's godparents, and your mother and I will be Lele's godgrandparents! Lele's father died for his country, so we must treat Lele well in the future." Father Liu said with a smile.
"Really?" Han Chen looked at Xuemei and asked.
"Really, Third Brother is your good brother. When he is gone, you will be Lele's father! You also have to think about what kind of gift to prepare for your goddaughter!" Xuemei replied.
Han Chen nodded happily. Feng Ru heard how much the Liu family cared for Lele, and tears welled up in her eyes as she said, "Uncle, Auntie, Xuemei, on behalf of my family, I want to thank you for your love and care for Lele!"
"Le Le is a child destined for us. I fell in love with her the first time I saw her today. She is destined to be our child," said Liu's mother.
They chatted for a while longer and then dispersed. Lele was still in Liu's room, with the two of them taking care of him. Tomorrow, Feng Ru would be enrolling at the commune primary school, and she would also be taking Lin Jin along. Lin Jin started school early and was now in the second semester of the second grade.
Lin Renze will wait until next year to send him to school. Previously, he was enrolled in a red education class in Beijing. Now in Liujia Village, his parents suggested keeping him at home. Liu's mother wants to wait until Xuemei finishes her confinement before returning to work, and she's worried about leaving Xuemei home alone. For the time being, she and Xuemei are caring for Lele and Lin Ren at home.
Liu's father and Han Chen will go to the village to work tomorrow. This morning, Liu's father held a mobilization meeting in the village, and tomorrow, which is the 19th day of the first lunar month, the village will start working.
In Xuemei and Han Chen's room, Han Chen sat on the edge of the bed, massaging Xuemei's legs and asking, "Xuemei, have you felt any discomfort during the few days I've been away from home?"
"No, it's just that your daughter is still as noisy as before!" Xuemei joked.
Han Chen bent down and touched Xuemei's belly, then said, "Then I'll beat her up when she gets out. I'll make her kick you in there every day!"
"You won't be able to bear it then!" Xuemei pointed at Han Chen.
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