When Du Yuhan was leaving, Yu Huiru insisted on giving her money, but Du Yuhan refused, saying that she had her own money.
With tears in her eyes, Yu Huiru said, "Your money is yours to keep. Your parents haven't fulfilled their responsibilities in raising you. Now that you're all grown up, are you going to refuse some money from your mother?"
He Chenglin, his eyes also red, said, "Take it. It's good to have more money on the road. But you must be careful on the road and don't let thieves target you. I'm really worried about you traveling alone as a girl."
Du Yuhan said, "Dad, don't worry. I've learned some self-defense skills from Brother Han, so I can protect myself without any problem. Otherwise, he wouldn't feel comfortable letting me go out alone."
I'll write to you later. It's not easy to receive mail where I live, so you can just mail it to the school. I go to the school often, so it's convenient for me to collect the mail there.
He Chenglin nodded and said, "It's good that you can persist in studying cultural knowledge. It would be even better if you could get into high school. Maybe you can go home then and come back to Kyoto to attend high school. It will be easier for you to take the college entrance exam in the future."
To reassure her parents, Du Yuhan assured them, "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely study hard and get into high school. If I can get into university, I definitely will."
"Dad, the harvests haven't been great these past two years, so we've been stocking up on food as much as possible. We can't let the children go hungry, even if the adults aren't. When I get back, I'll try to find some formula for Haobo. Children need proper nutrition from a young age; for now, cow's milk is better."
He Chenglin said, "You don't need to worry about Haobo's formula. I can buy it for him. With our family's resources, getting some formula for your nephew shouldn't be a problem."
Before leaving, Du Yuhan added, "Dad, my eldest and second brothers should also be careful in the army. Since someone is secretly trying to harm our family, they will definitely make a move again. We need to be more vigilant and try our best not to give anyone any leverage over us."
My eldest and second eldest brothers should stay as far away from Kyoto as possible. The situation in Kyoto is uncertain, and our family should stay away from the center of this vortex to avoid being affected.
I believe Dad, you see things more clearly than I do. Sometimes you have to let go; you have to give up something to gain something.
He Chenglin's heart sank when he heard his daughter's words. He thought that Du Yuhan had heard some news from the Han family, so he took Du Yuhan's words very seriously.
He nodded and said, "Dad will think it over carefully. Be careful on your way."
Despite their reluctance, He Chenglin and his wife had no choice but to let their daughter go. Du Yuhan didn't let her parents see her off; she only had her older brother, He Zhenhua, take her to the train station.
As He Zhenhua drove Du Yuhan to the train station, he was still thinking about what Du Yuhan had said. He asked, "Yuhan, did you hear something?"
Du Yuhan said, "I heard it from someone else by chance. I don't ask for anything else, I just want my family to be safe and sound. Fame and fortune are all external things, preserving our strength is the most important thing."
He Zhenhua sighed and said, "Actually, I had planned to move away a long time ago, but my parents are in Kyoto, and now that Haobo is here, I don't dare to go too far away."
There are too many entanglements and troubles in Kyoto, even in the military. I want to leave this den of intrigue; being far away will prevent me from getting in the way of certain people and naturally reduce trouble.
What you said today has strengthened my resolve. I want to be transferred north; your second brother is also in the north, so we can be closer and look after each other.”
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "That's good. If Dad can be transferred, it would be best if he could leave Kyoto as well. In the future, our family can stay together and not meddle in other people's business."
He Zhenhua always felt that his sister's words had a hidden meaning. Although she didn't say it very clearly, she meant that she hoped the He family would leave Kyoto.
He Zhenhua's mood inexplicably became heavy. He felt that his sister must know something and was trying to warn them. He decided to go back and have a serious talk with his father; it was time for the He family to make a move.
He Zhenhua reluctantly saw his sister off on the train, and only drove home after watching the train leave.
After returning home, He Zhenhua went into the study with his father and told him his thoughts.
He Chenglin frowned and thought for a long time before saying, "Since you want to be transferred, then go ahead. Actually, I'm quite tired being caught between several factions right now. I don't want to get involved in those power struggles, but I often have no choice in the matter."
I think we really should leave Kyoto. It's not a good place for the He family's business. If what your sister says is true, then leaving Kyoto is actually the wise choice.
"Then you should be transferred north, to the same military region as the second brother. That way, you can look out for each other if anything happens. I'll also try to pull some strings and get moved somewhere else, so I won't be in anyone else's way here."
He Zhenhua said, "Uncle Liu and the others in the Northeast have been trying to transfer me there. I'll get a response soon once I agree, and I should be able to leave soon. It's just that I'll need you two to take care of the child for me."
He Chenglin said, "Don't worry, child. He's our eldest grandson, and we'll take good care of him. Your mother has already taken early retirement due to illness, so she can stay home and take care of the child from now on."
Do your best over there and try to establish yourself as soon as possible. I feel at ease knowing that Uncle Liu and the others are looking after you.
I will also be transferred there as soon as possible, so that our family can be reunited soon.
Du Yuhan's words convinced the He family father and son to leave Kyoto as soon as possible.
He Chenglin was not a scheming person, but he was also a very intelligent person. He did not covet power and knew the importance of retiring at the height of his career.
Du Yuhan boarded the train and soon arrived in D City, which was the closest city to Xikou Village. She got off the train there.
It took more than two hours of bumpy public transportation from the city to the county to get there.
There are no cars from the county to Xikou Village or the township; usually, villagers come to the county in horse-drawn carts to pick up or drop off people.
Du Yuhan didn't intend to disturb anyone when she returned to Xikou Village this time; she just wanted to quietly return to the Du family under the cover of night.
After having a meal at a state-run restaurant in the county, Du Yuhan walked towards Xikou Village. It wasn't until after dark that she went into the large shopping mall in her spatial dimension, found an electric scooter, and charged two batteries for later use.
The electric vehicle had headlights and was silent when driven, so Du Yuhan made her way quietly towards Xikou Village.
The second branch of the Du family lived near the edge of the village, which made it convenient for Du Yuhan. Because it was dark, she didn't dare drive too fast, otherwise she would be the one to suffer if an accident occurred.
After more than three hours of slow cycling, Du Yuhan finally reached the dirt road in Xikou Village.
The dirt roads in the countryside were full of potholes and very difficult to walk on. Du Yuhan kept her eyes wide open, afraid that she would fall if she wasn't careful.
As she approached the village entrance, Du Yuhan put the electric scooter into her spatial storage and quietly walked towards the courtyard where the second branch of the Du family lived.
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