With so many things piling up, how can one find peace of mind to rest?
Gu Beiwang opened his eyes:
"Contact the old man's side. It's New Year's Eve tonight. You each have five minutes. Those who need to call home, call. Those who need to write letters, hurry up. Time is limited."
Five minutes was a real luxury for the guards following the army commander.
Normally, aside from sleeping and eating, I'm always fully prepared and on duty.
Even going to the toilet has time limits.
Therefore, these five minutes are an immense luxury for them.
"Yes, thank you, sir!"
"Thank you, Commander!"
The joy on the faces of the two guards was obvious.
........
Yejiacun Village, S Province.
Mr. Ye, Ms. Ye, Ling Jin, and several of the old man's bodyguards were all busy.
"No, no, it's crooked. This couplet should be a little to the right."
Is it okay now?
"That's it, that's it, that's it..."
Spring Festival couplets were pasted on the doors of the main room and several other rooms, and two large red lanterns were hung under the eaves of the main room, instantly increasing the festive atmosphere.
Several guards were busy killing chickens and butchering fish. With the help of the young men, these most difficult tasks were quickly completed.
Ye's mother and Ling Jin were washing vegetables and preparing bowls, chopsticks and plates.
The two little ones were looking around, peeking here and there.
"Light the lamp."
The little dumpling stared at the red lanterns under the eaves of the main room for a while before speaking.
Yes, when I went to the lantern festival with my parents last time, all the big and small lanterns had lights inside.
Xiao Jiu covered her mouth and laughed, "Little Tuanzi, it's not 'lighting a lamp,' it's 'lighting a candle.'" Then she explained.
Uh, candles!
"Okay, candle it is then," the little man tilted his head and hummed in agreement.
The old man sat to the side drinking tea, and naturally heard the conversation between the two children very clearly:
"The candles are right there, let the guard light them for you."
So, when it comes to spoiling children, no one can compare to Grandpa Gu!
It's just candles. If the kids like them, let's light them. We can just light more when they're all burned out.
The two little ones were overjoyed to hear what the old man said, and skipped off to find the guard.
Over there, Ye's mother and Ling Jin were also paying attention:
"Sister, your youngest son is quite good."
What mother doesn't love it when her child is praised?
"Xiao Jiu is a good child."
"Yes, she's much more well-behaved than his little nephew."
Well, Tuanzi had no idea that her grandma was complaining about her.
Ling Jin laughed and asked, "Why haven't Yingying and the others come back yet?"
In fact, Ye's mother had long been suspicious. Did it really take this long to go to the market?
I left home this morning, and it's already dark and I still haven't returned. Could something have happened to me?
Well, that shouldn't be possible, right?
Xiao Dan is still here!
"Maybe they ran into someone they knew? It's the Lunar New Year, everyone's back home, it's normal for them to get together."
What Ye's mother said makes a lot of sense.
Ling Jin frowned, but didn't say anything more.
Just then, Gu Beiwang called, and the guard brought the phone to the old man:
"Old commander, the army commander is on the phone."
"Take it."
"yes!"
The call connected, and Commander Gu's voice came through the phone:
"dad."
The old man stretched lazily: "Hmm, calling at this hour, are you done with work?"
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