Su Ruanruan was very excited to return after such a long absence.
Walking on the familiar road, everything about me seems so familiar and yet so strange.
I haven't been back for more than a month, and basically nothing has changed in the compound.
The biggest difference is probably that the places with soil in the yard are now planted with various fruits and vegetables.
Because it is the season, all the fruits and vegetables are thriving, green and full of vitality, which makes people happy just by looking at them.
Especially after turning a corner and getting closer to their courtyard, Su Ruanruan's pace couldn't help but quicken.
Niu Guifang's house is on the right side of theirs. If you want to go back to their house, you have to pass by Niu Guifang's house first.
As they got closer, Su Runrun was struggling with whether she should knock on Niu Guifang's door first to tell Niu Guifang that they were back.
Before Su Runrun could come up with a result, the door of Liu Guifang's house suddenly opened and a small figure walked out.
After the figure walked out, he turned directly in this direction.
Then, he stood still.
Almost a moment later, the little figure jumped up on the spot, exclaiming in surprise.
"Mom! Mom! Come out quickly!"
As he exclaimed, Niu Guifang's voice was also heard in the courtyard.
"What are you yelling about so early in the morning? Go and do your exercise. If you don't, be careful that your instructor will beat you up."
After not seeing each other for more than a month, Su Runrun felt extremely familiar when she heard Niu Guifang's voice again, and the corners of her mouth curled up.
Xiao Zhengjun, standing at the gate of Xiao's house, didn't care about Niu Guifang's scolding at all. He continued to jump around and shout loudly.
"Mom, please come out quickly, my Aunt Su is back."
"What? Zhengjun, what did you say? Your Aunt Su is back? Really?"
Niu Guifang's voice was full of disbelief and infinite surprise.
At the same time, hurried footsteps were heard in the yard.
Almost a moment later, Niu Guifang ran out of the yard.
"Ouch! The soft girl is really back!"
Niu Guifang had a smile on her face and walked quickly in front of Su Ruanruan.
"Soft girl, you guys are finally back! We agreed to only be gone for half a month, but it's been over a month and you guys haven't come back yet.
If Fu Qi hadn't sent back a telegram to report that he was safe, I would have thought something had happened to you."
Seeing Niu Guifang's eyes full of concern, Su Runrun smiled embarrassedly.
"I didn't expect that I would stay for so long this time. I'm sorry to have made my sister-in-law worried."
"I'm glad you're back! I hope you're all well!"
Niu Guifang said, looking at Fu Chunshan and Wang Maoni, "Auntie and uncle are here too? You're not leaving this time, right?"
Wang Maoni smiled and nodded, "Yes, I won't leave."
"Oh! That's really great." Niu Guifang's smile became brighter and brighter. "In the future, I can live with Auntie for a long time, and we can have a good chat."
Speaking of which, Wang Maoni and Niu Guifang have very similar personalities, they get along very well and are very suitable for each other.
Even though they only spent a few days together last time, the two of them talked about everything, as if they had endless things to say.
It’s a pity that Wang Maoni left after just a few days, which made Niu Guifang feel very sorry.
Now that I know Wang Maoni is going to stay here for a long time, I am naturally happy too.
"Okay! Then we can have a good chat together." Wang Maoni also said with a smile.
Niu Guifang patted herself in annoyance and said, "Look at me, I'm just happy. You guys are all carrying a lot of bags. Come on, go home quickly. I'll open the gate for you."
As she spoke, Niu Guifang turned around and walked quickly forward.
When passing by Xiao Zhengjun, Niu Guifang stopped.
"Don't stand here, go and train. Your brother has been walking for so long, but you are the slowest."
"Then wasn't I just taking a shit?" Xiao Zhengjun defended.
"Go quickly! Stop talking so much!"
Niu Guifang urged him again, and Xiao Zhengjun was no longer stubborn. He agreed and ran away.
Before leaving, Xiao Zhengjun waved at Su Ruanruan, "Goodbye, Aunt Su. I'll tell my brothers and sisters about your return later. They will definitely be very happy."
"Go!" Su Ruanruan smiled and waved her hand, "Bring your brothers and sisters over to have lunch together at noon."
"Okay!"
Xiao Zhengjun agreed readily and ran quickly, disappearing from sight in a short while.
Su Ruanruan then retracted her gaze and looked at Niu Guifang who was unlocking the door. "Sister-in-law, are Zhengjun and Zheng Zhengqi going to train again?"
"Yes, isn't it summer vacation? They are idle at home anyway, so why not let them go for training? It will give them something to do and they can exercise at the same time.
It saves me from running around all day, either causing trouble or making people worry."
As a child growing up in a military compound, it is normal to have been training since childhood.
Thinking of what Xiao Zhengjun had just said about telling his younger brothers and sisters, Su Ruanruan quickly asked, "Did Hongya go with them?"
"Yes, she went along. Last year she was still young so we didn't let her go, but this year she is old enough to start practicing."
As she spoke, Niu Guifang had already unlocked the door, pushed open the gate, and let everyone into the yard.
"Although Hongya is a girl, precisely because she is a girl, she should exercise more. It is not only good for her health, but also can protect herself." Niu Guifang continued.
Hearing what Niu Guifang said, Su Ruanruan agreed very much, "Sister-in-law is right! Whether it's a boy or a girl, it's always right to learn more and exercise.
When the four brothers and sisters are older, let them go with us."
"They are still young! We have to wait another four or five years at least."
Su Ruanruan was not sure whether she would have to wait another four or five years.
In this regard, Fu Wenjing has his own plans, and Su Runrun does not intend to interfere too much.
Although I haven't been back for more than a month, the yard is still very clean and tidy. You can tell at a glance that someone comes to clean it regularly.
In the vegetable garden in the yard, all kinds of vegetables are growing busily.
The chickens in the chicken coop walk around with their heads held high and their chests puffed out, calling out from time to time. You can tell at a glance that they are in very good health.
Looking at everything in the courtyard, Su Ruanruan looked at Niu Guifang gratefully, "Sister-in-law, you have worked hard during this period!"
Wang Maoni also thanked him repeatedly, "You are such an honest kid. I just need to take care of it, but how come you cleaned it so cleanly?"
Niu Guifang waved her hand nonchalantly, "It's nothing, it's just something that happens easily, it won't be a big deal."
Although Niu Guifang said this, neither Su Ruanruan nor anyone else would take it seriously.
Keeping a yard with a vegetable garden and chickens so clean and tidy is not something that can be done easily.