Zhao Qian came to see Song Lili the day after she gave birth, carrying a porcelain jar in his arms.
“I didn’t know you had already given birth. I only found out this morning when Qinghua came over and told me.”
“I’ve been thinking about coming to see you these past few days, but I didn’t expect you to give birth so soon.”
Zhao Qian took Song Lili's hand and took out the porcelain jar that he was holding, which was wrapped in his clothes.
"This is chicken soup that your Grandpa Lin made for you. He simmered it for a long time. It's perfect for you during your postpartum period."
"Drink it while it's hot, I'm afraid it'll get cold, so I wrapped it in my clothes." He said, handing it to Song Lili.
"Thank you, Grandma Zhao, thank you, Grandpa Lin." Song Lili sniffed. "It smells so good."
As she drank, she said, "Actually, it's not necessary. I have some at home too. Although it's not chicken soup, it's still pretty good."
The brown sugar was prepared well in advance, and the eggs were given one every day without fail.
It's much better than in previous years.
"Don't spend money on me. Keep it for yourselves, just in case you need it."
People feel more at ease after spending some money, right?
"Don't worry about us. Your most important task now is to take good care of yourself during your postpartum period."
"Also, I didn't buy this chicken; your Grandpa Qian bought it and paid for it," Zhao Qian said with a smile.
"..."
Song Lili had a lot to say, but she couldn't bring herself to say it, and it wasn't appropriate to say it.
Zhao Qian and his family were not allowed to raise chickens or ducks. If they wanted to eat them, they had to pay money and have ration coupons.
She initially wanted to say that she shouldn't spend money, but then felt it was a bit heartless of her to eat and then criticize others.
If I don't tell you, I'll feel guilty.
"Alright, don't think about it so much. Your Grandpa Qian should have bought it; it's what he should have done."
"Don't worry about him running out of money in the future. He won't be short of money in the future." Zhao Qian's voice was filled with emotion, excitement, and bitterness.
A thought flashed through Song Lili's mind: Could it be...?
“He received news a few days ago that he could go back. He won’t be able to stay in Hongqi Village for long, maybe ten days or half a month, at most a month.”
"He had no use for the money he had, so he thought that since you had a baby, he would buy you a chicken to help you recover and thank you for taking care of him all these years."
"Without you, he would have been long gone." Zhao Qian said, his eyes slightly moist, a mixture of emotion and gratitude.
"Really? Grandpa Qian is going back?" Song Lili was overjoyed and excitedly grabbed Zhao Qian's hand. "Grandma, what about you? Are you going back soon too?"
Once a start is made, those below will gradually return.
“I don’t know if I can go back, but your Grandpa Qian is determined to go back.”
Speaking of that place, Zhao Qian's eyes were filled with an overwhelming sadness. Was he really going to go back there?
But what's the point?
"Yes, they will. As long as one person goes back, the others will be able to go back too."
"That's wonderful, you can finally go home."
Song Lili was happy because they could finally openly see their families and reunite with them.
"Yes," Zhao Qian sighed, seemingly uninterested in the topic.
Song Lili was too happy to notice Zhao Qian's emotional problems.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I just wanted to let you know so that you wouldn't feel like your Grandpa Qian spent money on you and keep thinking about it."
"He has Xiaolin taking care of him, so he's not short of money at all. You should just accept it without worry."
Song Lili was no longer conflicted and nodded readily, "Okay, if Grandpa Qian sends me things again in the future, I will definitely accept them without saying anything."
She wasn't after those things; she just felt that accepting them would make Qian Xianming feel better.
Song Lili understands and has experienced the feeling of always being taken care of by others, and then suddenly one day being able to take care of others herself.
They always want to give the other person the best things they can, just to repay the other person for their past care.
Only in this way will I feel at ease and realize that I have not let down the care I received in the past.
It was precisely because she understood that Song Lili said that.
"That's great! Your Grandpa Qian will definitely be happy."
Without even thinking, Zhao Qian knew Qian Xianming's reaction; wasn't she the same way herself?
It's just that she doesn't have the ability right now.
"If it makes Grandpa Qian happy, that's good." Song Lili gently stroked the quilt, lowered her head, and concealed the light in her eyes.
Actually, she didn't want these things, and she had never thought about getting anything in return.
I was just following my heart and wanted to do something for these people.
In the end, is this the case of "unintentionally planting willows and they flourishing"?
She smiled and said, "When Grandpa Qian sets a date for his departure, he must let me know so I can see him off."
"Come on, you're in your postpartum period right now, you can't go out. Besides, your Grandpa Qian wouldn't agree to it."
Song Lili chuckled, "I won't go until I'm out of confinement. If I am, I'll go see him off."
“That’s possible.” Zhao Qian thought for a moment and nodded. “I’ll let you know when the date is set, and then you can see how things go.”
"OK."
Zhao came to see Song Lili for two reasons: first, to see her, and second, to tell her that Qian Xianming was leaving.
After watching her finish the chicken soup, Zhao Qian picked up the porcelain mug and got up, saying, "I won't disturb you any longer. Get some rest."
“Okay, I’ll have Qinghua give you a ride.” With that, Song Lili called out to Zhang Qinghua loudly.
"No need to see me off. What's there to see me off? We're already so familiar with each other, why are you still treating me like a guest?"
"I can walk by myself. You can let Qinghua do whatever he needs to do. Don't you find it troublesome?"
Zhao Qian muttered to himself, carrying the porcelain jar, and walked out with steady steps.
Song Lili thought about it and decided that 9 would be acceptable.
Zhao Qian is right. Besides, it's broad daylight, and there's nothing to give as a gift. Giving something would only make people feel distant.
So she lay down and rested, just as Zhao Qian had said.
She needs to take good care of herself during her postpartum period and behave well these next few days so that her family will agree when she goes to see Grandpa Qian off.
Knowing that Qian Xianming was leaving, she finally felt at ease.
Everything will get better gradually. She needs to take good care of her health and prepare for everything.
The time when she can finally put her skills to use is finally here.
In the future, this land will have a different look, thriving and prosperous, making those who live, grow up, and are born here proud.
When I go out, I can always hold my head high and tell everyone where I come from.
Because this is everyone's pride, something everyone is proud of.
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