"Commander Lu was originally the commander of the Third Regiment. He performed outstandingly in this earthquake relief effort, so he was appointed as the commander of the Second Regiment."
Li Hai explained.
Huo Zhiting's pupils contracted slightly. As a member of the Huo family, he naturally knew what this meant.
The above are paving the way for Lu Jinyuan.
Oh!
He wants to climb up; we'll have to ask him if he agrees.
"Commander Huo, the political commissar and the others are waiting for you." Seeing that Huo Zhiting was standing still, Li Hai had no choice but to remind him.
"Let's go."
Huo Zhiting said calmly.
........
Family compound.
Spring is slowly approaching, and the vegetable seedlings in the yard are sprouting.
The chicks and ducklings huddled together, chirping incessantly, creating a thriving scene in the yard.
Lu's mother and Wang Xiumei sat under the eaves, one making shoes for An'an and the other mending clothes.
"Time flies so fast. We've been in the family compound for almost two months now," Wang Xiumei said with emotion as she sewed Lu Jinyuan's clothes.
"Yes, we'll be leaving in about two weeks."
Lu's mother's brows were furrowed with deep sorrow.
She thought about how her son wasn't well, and how her daughter-in-law had to take care of the child and look after him all by herself.
Lu's mother felt heavy-hearted. She opened her mouth and said, "I'm thinking about whether I should quit my job and stay here to help Jin Nian take care of the child."
Wang Xiumei had also been thinking about this issue, and when she heard her say this, she said, "If you quit your job now, it would be a huge loss."
Lu's mother had worked in the textile factory for most of her life and would be retiring in a few years. After retiring, she would receive a pension every month.
If I quit my job now, I'll lose my pension for the rest of my life.
“But I’m worried about them.” Lu’s mother sighed. She didn’t want to neglect her son and daughter-in-law for the sake of a job.
Wang Xiumei quickly said, "Don't worry, I've thought of a way, but I haven't told you yet."
"What method?"
“Let family members take turns visiting,” Wang Xiumei said, because she dared not hire anyone to take care of her now, or she would be accused of being a landlord.
Lu's mother's eyes lit up, then dimmed again: "But I don't have any relatives."
At first.
Lu Jinyuan's father was adopted. He was separated from his family when he was young and was taken in and adopted by a couple.
After Lu's adoptive parents died, the Lu family was wiped out.
Lu's mother did have a maternal family, but she had several younger brothers. Once her daughter was married, she was like water spilled from a cup.
After Lu's father died, Lu's mother's family, fearing that she would bring her two children back to her parents' home to freeload, severed ties with her.
When Wang Xiumei saw that she was reminded of her sad memories, she said, "My family has plenty of them."
“Look at Jin Nian’s eldest brother and sister-in-law, second brother and sister-in-law. They can all come to visit. Jin Nian’s cousins can also come to visit.”
"But isn't this delaying them?"
Lu's mother was a little embarrassed.
Wang Xiumei waved her hand: "Take turns."
If one person comes and stays for half a month, then with so many people, it adds up to a year and a half.
By then, the son-in-law's health must have improved.
Inside the house.
Ran Jinnian and Lu Jinyuan, the young couple, were talking.
"Jin Nian, come out here for a moment," Wang Xiumei called out.
Ran Jinnian stood up: "Coming."
She went outside: "Mom, what's wrong?"
"Come here, we have something to discuss with you." Wang Xiumei brought over a small stool.
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