"Your Grandpa Zhou was amazing. He joined the army carrying a big pot on his back, saying it was his family heirloom. Once, when we went to ambush the Japanese and attack their stronghold, he got lost and happened to run into a Japanese patrol squad. There were five of them on the other side, and he was the only one. He just picked up a big knife and took them all down from behind."
Grandpa Yang also spoke up slowly.
"A true hero doesn't dwell on past glories, why are you bringing up my embarrassing moments?"
Chef Zhou was a little embarrassed.
“Grandpa, we love listening to this. Grandpa Liao has told us many stories about the war. We wish Grandpa Liao could come too.”
Li Wu quickly spoke up, and the other children nodded vigorously, expressing their willingness and liking.
"You won't be able to hear all of that, my good children. Grow up well. Peace is hard-won. Although we were wounded, we survived. There were many more ancestors who died. They brought us peace, but they never got to enjoy it for even a day."
Everyone fell silent for a moment after Lao Zhou spoke.
"We say all that so that future generations can stand tall and be upright people. You should study hard, because if you fall behind, you will be bullied. The current peace is only temporary. Only by constantly becoming stronger can you avoid being bullied."
Old Yang tilted his head slightly and looked up at the sky. The gray night sky was sparkling with starlight.
"When I grow up, I want to be a soldier and kill all the bad guys! To avenge those who came before me!"
Li Wu's tender voice echoed in the courtyard, and the adults sitting on the porch smiled knowingly.
"I want to be a diplomat."
Wang Xing couldn't help but express his opinion as well.
"I want to research even more powerful weapons."
Li Wen's tone was firm.
"I want to be a teacher."
Qingqing was also caught up in the atmosphere and took the initiative to speak.
"I don't know yet, but I've been studying hard."
Yao Yao thought for a moment and then spoke.
"Shall I say one too? My health isn't very good, but I think I can be a businessman, make a lot of money, and use the money to do good deeds."
Qian Jiabao thought for a moment.
"I want to be a doctor!"
Xiao Bao shouted out.
Finally, everyone's attention fell on Miao Miao. Miao Miao blinked her eyes, still holding a watermelon that she hadn't finished eating.
"Haha, good, you're all good kids. As long as you live an upright life, whatever you do is honorable."
Children should be encouraged if they have aspirations.
When Qian Jiabao mentioned making money, the group of children suddenly remembered that they still had something very important to do. However, it was already dark, and it was time to go to sleep.
"There are fireflies!"
With just one sentence from Miaomiao, everyone's attention was drawn to the fireflies.
Perhaps because they ran around a lot during the day, the children slept soundly at night.
Lianxiang packed up her stall, and with Mr. Qian's help, the two had a simple dinner that night. Lianxiang was a little worried about whether her child would get used to life in the orchard.
"Garbo isn't feeling well, why don't you go pick her up tomorrow?"
Lianxiang couldn't help but speak up.
“It’s okay. Jia Bao hasn’t had many friends these past few years. It’s rare for her to have so many playmates. If she doesn’t like it, she’ll ask to come back herself.”
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