After listening to Qian Yufei's story, Qian Duoduo's face showed a helpless expression. She sighed softly and said with deep emotion, "Oh dear, I always thought that my second sister-in-law's job at the supply and marketing cooperative in Huangzhuang was quite easy and comfortable, after all, it's a stable job. However, I never expected that such a troublesome thing would happen there. It seems that no matter where you are, as long as there are people, there will inevitably be all kinds of disputes and entanglements. As the saying goes, 'Where there are people, there is a world of intrigue!'"
After a brief pause, Qian Duoduo continued, "However, fortunately, I heard that the supply and marketing cooperative is expected to face institutional reforms soon. Since working there is so unpleasant and frustrating, it's better to quit and avoid suffering all that humiliation every day."
Just then, Qian Yufei and Qian Yixuan heard Qian Duoduo's words, which sounded like a sigh, and their eyes suddenly lit up at the same time. As if touched by the profound meaning in her words, they secretly pondered that only a doctoral student could utter such philosophical remarks, which could so easily resonate with people.
Qian Duoduo's gentle gaze slowly shifted to Qian Yufei beside her, and she asked softly, "Yufei, how many days a year does your father come home to be with you?"
Upon hearing this question, Qian Yufei lowered her eyes slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then answered softly, "It'll probably only be about two or three months..."
Qian Yixuan, who had been listening quietly to the side, suddenly grinned and interjected, "Hehe, my dad is the same way. He's busy all year round. I'm used to it!" He then shrugged mischievously.
After listening, Qian Duoduo gently stroked Qian Yixuan's lowered head, inwardly marveling at how different boys and girls reacted to their father's long absences. Then, she turned to Qian Yufei, gently pulling her into her arms, and asked in a low voice, "Our Yufei has grown into such a well-behaved and sensible young lady. Do you have any particular thoughts or plans for your future?"
When Qian Duoduo asked her this, Qian Yufei was visibly taken aback, a hint of confusion in her eyes, as if she couldn't quite grasp the true meaning behind Qian Duoduo's words. So she looked up at Qian Duoduo, her lips slightly parted, and hesitated for a while before cautiously replying, "Auntie, what aspect of 'future' are you referring to?"
Qian Duoduo's lips curled up slightly, revealing a kind and warm smile. She explained to Qian Yufei in an extremely gentle and patient tone, "Your father is currently in the army. He doesn't have many opportunities to come home and spend time with you and your mother on weekdays."
Hearing this, Qian Yufei nodded obediently and replied softly, "That's true. Dad really doesn't come home very often. Mom not only has to take care of all the big and small things at home, but also has to take good care of me. Many times, after a busy day, she's so tired that she can't even straighten her back. Every time I see Mom working so hard, it feels like my heart is being pricked by needles, and I feel extremely sad."
Qian Duoduo listened quietly as her niece poured out her heart, a feeling of pity welling up inside her. She admired military wives. Thinking of her eldest and second sisters-in-law, both military wives, yet with different circumstances and personalities, her eldest sister-in-law was much stronger, while her second sister-in-law had been pampered since childhood. To have achieved this was already quite remarkable.
She couldn't help but let out a long sigh before slowly saying, "Being a soldier's wife is really not easy! The couple is always separated, which has almost become the norm. To tell you the truth, your uncle's situation is not much different from your father's. He is also busy in the army all year round, and it's considered good if we can see each other a few times a year."
Upon hearing this, Qian Yufei's eyes revealed a hint of concern, and she quickly asked, "Auntie, do you feel particularly lonely when you're all alone?"
This question clearly surprised Qian Duoduo. She paused for a moment, but quickly regained her smile and answered easily, "Haha, how could that be? I'm so busy every day! I have to work hard to complete my tasks and also seize every opportunity to learn new knowledge and skills. I simply don't have any extra time to feel lonely. In any case, I always have my dear family by my side, so I don't feel lonely at all."
Qian Yufei nodded and said softly, "I think my mom is lonely. Most of the time, she's alone."
Seeing the dejected look on Qian Yufei's face, Qian Yixuan said helplessly, "How about we let your second aunt come to Pengcheng too, and you can transfer to a school here as well? It just so happens that your aunt is building a school, so you can study here. I'll take care of you!"
Qian Yufei's eyes lit up when she heard the suggestion, but she still said, "I need to talk to my parents about this."
Qian Yufei was, after all, just a teenager, an age where she couldn't keep secrets. When she returned to Qian Mao's villa, she saw Jin Jinxiu watching her two grandsons read books.
Jin Jinxiu immediately saw through her expression. She stood up, walked over and sat down next to Qian Yufei, and said, "Feifei, what's wrong? Who bullied you? Tell Grandma, and Grandma will help you. How dare they bully my Qian family's daughter! They've gone too far!"
Qian Yufei felt a warmth in her heart when she saw her grandmother's biased attitude of favoring her own family over reason. She knew that in her grandparents' hearts, they really could favor girls over boys, as evidenced by the treatment of her aunt.
She whispered, "Grandma, my aunt found my mom a new job, but she didn't say what it is. I think my mom and dad are quite happy."
Jin Jinxiu said with a smile, "Isn't that a good thing?"
Qian Yufei nodded and said, "I know my mom is unhappy at the supply and marketing cooperative, and it's no problem for her to change jobs. But if my mom comes to work here, do I have to come with her? Then my dad will be all alone."
Jin Jinxiu sighed inwardly. When this little girl was young, she seemed happy and carefree, always running around. She was always very affectionate with her whenever she saw her, and she didn't become distant even though she might only see her a few times a year. But now, she has become anxious and insecure.
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