Chapter 194 Chaoyang's Unbelievable Feelings
Chaoyang then turned around and looked at Xie Jianshe, his eyes seemingly filled with disbelief and confusion.
Are you here to pick me up?
Why did you pick me up?
The headmistress smiled and said, "Are you going to take him back to stay for a few days?"
Xie Jianshe shook his head: "Let's complete the formalities today. We won't be sending it here anymore!"
The headmistress was shocked: "What?"
Actually, the dean wasn't too happy about it. Putting aside Chaoyang's talent, just the food, drinks, and supplies that Xie Jianshe or Zhou Ye brought when they came to visit Chaoyang were enough to share with the children!
What if they take the person away?
Then those things are definitely gone! And the children…
The dean pursed his lips and asked, "Didn't we say before that Chaoyang had no family?"
If you take them back, who will take care of them?
Besides, they take the best care of us here, providing three meals a day and doing our laundry!
This room, prepared for Chaoyang, has the best sunlight!
We will take good care of everything, don't worry!
"Besides, as you all know, Chaoyang's mind is a bit... well, it wouldn't be very convenient for you to take him back and take care of him, would it?"
"Should we reconsider?"
Xie Jianshe turned to the dean and said, "Dean, my wife and I have discussed it and we will provide your hospital with supplies from time to time in the future."
If you need anything—food, drinks, or clothing—please let us know in advance!
Xie Jianshe's words surprised the dean!
What?
Is it possible to provide financial assistance?
real?
The dean's eyes showed a hint of joy and surprise!
"Really? Even if Chaoyang isn't with us anymore, will we still have him?"
"Yes!"
Xie Jianshe gave an affirmative answer.
Then, pointing to the door, he said, "Dean, someone will be coming soon to deliver a batch of grain and vegetables! A tailor will also be coming to take our measurements for winter clothes!"
Once we've completed the formalities, you can receive the goods!
This was something Xie Jianshe and Zhou Ye had discussed beforehand; for the children here, eating a piece of candy is like celebrating the New Year!
Last time I saw the director distributing candy to the children, he didn't even take a bite himself! It's clear that the director is a good person!
He truly cares for the children!
This shelter not only houses orphans, but also elderly people with disabilities who are unable to take care of themselves!
But children make up the majority!
So Xie Jianshe found a tailor to make a batch of clothes for the children to wear through the winter! With so many children, their summer clothes were already patched and mended, so you can imagine what their winter clothes would be like!
The dean was almost moved to tears!
Winter clothes, those are clothes for winter!
You know, in winter, children almost never go out, not because they don't want to, but because they don't have enough clothes!
The only cotton-padded coat he owned was the dean's old one!
Put it on whoever goes out, and take it off when they come back!
No one dared to steal the cotton-padded coats, because once they were destroyed, there would be no more clothes to wear!
Xie Jianshe actually said he wanted to make cotton-padded clothes for the children, this...
The dean was filled with nothing but gratitude!
I've really met a good person!
"Thank you so much! On behalf of the children, I thank you!"
Even if the funding stops in the future, we can still have a good New Year this year! The children can finally go out and play!
Xie Jianshe looked at Chaoyang: "Chaoyang, your sister Zhou Ye is worried about you, so she asked me to pick you up and take you back!"
From now on, we'll all live in the provincial capital!
Do you understand?
Chaoyang tilted his head and said, "Wife?"
Xie Jianshe's face darkened!
Forget it! I won't argue with a fool!
"Alright, go pack your things! I'll take care of the paperwork!"
The procedure was very simple and it only took five minutes to complete!
Chaoyang had also packed his little bag!
Just as the dean was feeling a little reluctant, a sound came from outside the door!
"Is the dean in? We've come to deliver food!"
The dean saw two or three donkey carts outside the door and hurriedly ran over!
Upon opening the door, one sees sacks filled with grain!
Xie Jianshe also came over with Chaoyang!
"Comrade Xie, this is the cornmeal, rice, millet, beans and other grains that you asked us to deliver!"
"Alright, leave everything to the dean!"
"Hey, hey..."
The dean was so happy that tears streamed down his face!
There are still good people out there. These days, everyone is short of food, yet they send so much stuff to the shelter!
Although the government provides subsidies and supplies, it's far from enough!
Two truckloads of grain were loaded and put into the kitchen warehouse. The director was overjoyed at the thought that the children could have enough to eat every day!
Besides grains, there are also potatoes, radishes, carrots, cabbage, glass noodles...
Some seasonal vegetables! There's even 20 pounds of pork! And dozens of pounds of large bones!
This is an unexpected surprise!
After the supplies were delivered, a young man and an experienced worker followed, each carrying a ruler and a notebook!
Xie Jianshe said to the young man, "Go and take the children's measurements. Make sure every child has a cotton-padded coat to wear!"
"Okay, thanks, brother!"
The dean looked at Xie Jianshe gratefully: "Thank you so much! You are our great benefactor!"
As he spoke, he was so grateful that he was about to kneel down!
Last year, during a particularly cold period, an elderly person froze to death. God knows, at that time, the hospital director felt like the sky was about to fall!
She's very worried about this winter!
Unexpectedly...
That's great!
"No! Taking good care of the children is the most important thing!" Xie Jianshe quickly helped the dean up.
After leaving the shelter, Xie Jianshe led Chaoyang on their way home!
"Chaoyang, Xiao also has two younger brothers and sisters, so once you come home with me, she won't have time to take care of you!"
You're all grown up now, so you can tell me if you need anything!
"When you go back, live with Grandpa, understand?"
Chaoyang tilted his head and looked at him: "I want to live with my wife!"
Xie Jianshe felt instantly heartbroken!
"That's my wife, not yours!"
"mine!"
"you……"
Xie Jianshe was speechless for the first time!
"That's enough," he said with a laugh, "Why bother arguing with a fool!"
He glanced at Chaoyang and said, "Remember this, Xiao is also very tired! Don't bother her every day, or I'll send you back!"
Chaoyang then refrained from arguing!
But that accusing look in his eyes could kill Xie Jianshe!
Wang Guihua was very surprised when she returned to Hongqi Village!
Why did you come back so soon after you left?
"You...it's not even Chinese New Year yet?"
Xie Jianshe recounted the whole story!
After hearing this, Wang Guihua burst into tears!
"My poor Xiao Ye, at such a young age, her parents and grandparents all went to the countryside, leaving her all alone to suffer all kinds of hardships!"
Now that she has finally found her parents, instead of going back to them, she has sent two children to them!
Xiao Ye is still a child, how can we raise him?
My poor daughter!
Waaah...
My heart is breaking!
She also has a daughter, and Meili and Xiaoye are about the same age. She wonders if Meili could survive if she encountered something like this!
She really felt sorry for Xiao Ye!
However, it can't be said that the parents are wrong...
Why……
"Mom, what are you thinking? I want you to help take care of the two children! I'm really worried about Xiao Ye being all alone!"
Xie Jianshe said!
Wang Guihua wiped away her tears and said firmly, "Of course I, this old woman, will go! How old is Xiaoyi anyway!"
They have no idea how to take care of children!
Besides, Xiao Ye also has her own things to do! In any case, as her mother, I have to do my best!
"Consider it taking care of my grandson in advance!"
Xie Youfu also agreed. As the village chief, he also had to work in the fields at home to earn work points. His wife could walk, but he couldn't!
"Okay, then you should pack your things today! Xiao Ye is still alone in the provincial capital!"
"Okay, I'll go get ready!"
Let's do it!
Xie Youfu looked at the rising sun behind his son.
"Son, why are you still with this child? Wasn't he sent to the shelter?"
Xie Jianshe paused for a moment, then explained, "The conditions in the shelter are quite harsh! I'm not entirely at ease with that!"
So just keep it with you.
Moreover, this child is very talented in drawing!
"You can find a school there, or you can stay with your grandfather!"
Xie Youfu nodded: "Okay, Xiao is a child with a hard life, but also a kind heart! We'll help as much as we can!"
Don't let the little ones also feel psychologically burdened!
We all want to, you know?
Tell Xiaoye not to worry that we might overthink it or mind! The moment she married into the family, we became one family!
"good!"
Xie Jianshe's eyes softened considerably!
Chaoyang was obedient and stayed silent, just following Xie Jianshe closely, afraid of leaving him behind!
Fortunately, I managed to catch the last bus to the provincial capital. By the time I arrived, it was already past eleven o'clock!
Xie Jianshe looked at Wang Guihua with some guilt: "Mom, I'm sorry, it's so late at night! And it's cold!"
"Hey... why are you saying that? I'm just anxious, but even if I'm anxious, I still have to make something to take with me!"
I'm afraid you don't have it where you are, and it might be inconvenient to make it!
They were supposed to leave in the afternoon, but Wang Guihua insisted on making chili oil and meat sauce!
I made two jars of chili oil, two jars of meat sauce, and steamed about ten large steamed buns! I even brought all the fabric and cotton from home!
Not to mention Xie Jianshe, even Chaoyang had a package on him!
Upon seeing the gate, Wang Guihua exclaimed, "Wow, what a big house! How much does it cost to rent this place?"
But there are more of us!
"We need to rent a bigger place!"
Xie Jianshe knocked gently on the door, and Zhou Weiren opened it. Zhou Weiren said softly, "Baby missed his mother last night and kept crying. He just fell asleep!"
Xiao Ye is tired too!
"In-laws, you've arrived!"
"Hey, Uncle, you're here! You should go back and rest, it's chilly outside!"
Zhou Weiren chuckled, "It's nothing...it's nothing...come in quickly! I'm so sorry to have troubled you, my in-law!"
"What's the big deal? We're all family!"
Once we got to the living room, everyone put their things down and finally breathed a sigh of relief!
Zhou Weiren said with a smile, "You guys take a rest first, you must be tired from the journey! I've also saved some food for you!"
I'll go heat it up in the kitchen!
"You should drink some hot water first!"
"No! No..."
Wang Guihua stopped Zhou Weiren directly: "Uncle, please don't do this. Go back inside and rest. It's so late!"
We can do it ourselves!
Xie Jianshe also came over to persuade him, "Grandpa, why don't you go back and rest? I'll go to the kitchen and check! It'll just need to be heated up, it'll be quick!"
Zhou Weiren knew the child was good, so he didn't insist!
"Okay, I'll head back now. You guys eat something!"
"good!"
Xie Jianshe didn't let Wang Guihua go; he went to the kitchen to heat up the food himself!
The millet porridge was warm in the pot, and the stewed radish and meat was also warm by the stove. I added some fuel to the fire to make the steamed buns and millet porridge even warmer!
After the food was heated up and brought to the living room, I found that Zhou Ye had also woken up!
"Xiaoye!"
"Yes, thank you for your hard work!"
Xie Jianshe smiled and shook his head!
"Are the two children asleep?"
Zhou nodded helplessly: "Yeah, I don't understand why this child can't stop crying every day? Doesn't he get tired?"
Fortunately, Rou'er is quite sensible!
Otherwise I'll go crazy!
Upon hearing this, Wang Guihua chuckled and said, "You guys have never had children, of course you don't know how to take care of them! There are many reasons why a child cries!"
Maybe I'm hungry, maybe I have indigestion, or maybe my stomach is upset...
Maybe I was too tired from playing all day and couldn't fall asleep...
"Mom's here, I'll take care of her from now on!"
Zhou said apologetically, "Mom, I'm sorry to trouble you again!"
"What's the big deal? One is almost five years old, and the other is almost three! They're both easy to take care of. As long as they're well-fed and watered, they'll get used to it!"
This is because she has just left her mother and may not be used to it yet!
It will be alright!
"It's just that you, as the older sister, have had a tough time!"
Wang Guihua looked at Zhou Ye with heartache!
How could a child of only ten years old have experienced so much!
Chaoyang kept looking at Zhou Ye!
Zhou Ye turned to look at him helplessly: "Chaoyang, I know you are very smart, you can understand!"
I had no obligation or responsibility to take care of you!
but……
I did soften my heart! From today onwards, you can call me sister, and I can take care of your three meals a day, understand?
If you're bored, you can draw or spend time with Grandpa!
But don't bother me, understand?
Chaoyang looked at Zhou Ye in confusion: "Wife... Sister..."
"Since you've called me 'sister,' then you're my brother! From now on, you'll be living in the same room as Grandpa, understand?"
"Um!"
Zhou Weiren's room was quite large, with two beds inside!
Although Chaoyang isn't very intelligent, he's still quite clever. With his grandfather's guidance, he might achieve some success in painting in the future.
Chaoyang was a little aggrieved, but he still nodded!
He was acutely aware that he was a source of trouble for Xiao Ye!
But even so, he still wanted to be with Xiao Ye! She was his wife! And besides, he was rich!
My parents said that the secret of Beijing must not be known to others!
When he gets back to Beijing, he'll take his wife to see their assets! So much of it… all left to him by his parents!
He could actually support his wife...
Um...and my wife's younger brother and sister-in-law...
I was just sent down to the countryside so suddenly that I didn't have a chance to take anything with me!
This house is very large, with many rooms. The main house has two rooms each, one in the front and one in the back. Zhou Ye and the two children live in the front of the west room, while Wang Guihua lives in the back of the west room. Zhou Weiren lives in the front of the east room, and now Chaoyang has moved there as well.
Originally, Chaoyang and Xie Jianshe were supposed to share a room, but Chaoyang absolutely refused. In the end, they compromised and let him live with his grandfather, and he reluctantly agreed!
She just looked at Zhou Ye pitifully!
Xie Jianshe felt like he had brought back an enemy, an enemy he had personally brought back, an enemy he couldn't drive away!
There weren't enough bedding, so Zhou also brought out a lot of fabric and cotton!
I can do it whenever I have time!
It's already past midnight, everyone's gone to rest!
Chaoyang nestled in his blankets, gazing at the moonlight outside, reflecting on the past. He knew his life had changed!
However, he couldn't understand what was wrong with him.
Based on his understanding, he probably will never understand it!
All he knew was that he was with his wife again! But there were other people around her now!
His wife won't only love him!
But it's okay, I'll take better care of my wife from now on!
The headmistress said she's very good at drawing and can earn money in the future! See? She can support her wife on her own!
I need to study hard and draw well!
As he was thinking, he fell asleep. In his dream, he gave Xiao Ye lots and lots of money, and many people liked him.
They call him a genius!
What is a genius?
As long as he can give his wife money, even a lowly talent is acceptable!
The next day, Zhou was awakened by the baby's cries! Wang Guihua had already arrived at the door by then!
"Xiao Ye, may I come in?"
Zhou Ye quickly called out, "Mom, come in!"
Because he really had no other choice!
The children's familiar Aunt Bai is not around, and their mother has suddenly disappeared, so Zhou's crying and fussing are understandable, but unacceptable!
Wang Guihua came in, picked up the baby, and started to soothe him.
Sure enough, maybe it was because Wang Guihua was holding him more comfortably, because the baby stopped crying in almost a minute!
He was just choking up!
"Good baby, don't cry! Grandma looks at you, oh dear, poor little thing, you're so sad!"
Grandma snores...
Grandma will give you some milk in a little while!
good……"
Zhou was dumbfounded.
I awkwardly reminded her, "Mom, you should call her Auntie!"
Wang Guihua chuckled: "This... I'm just used to it. I feel embarrassed when such a young child calls me 'Auntie'!"
Or you could just call her Grandma!
"We don't even know where our in-laws are yet. We can call her 'Auntie' after the two families meet!"
As she spoke, she held the baby and gently rocked him: "Oh...oh...little baby, call me Grandma!"
hey-hey……"
The baby fell asleep again in Wang Guihua's arms!
Rou'er looked at Zhou Ye timidly!
"Rou'er, don't be afraid! I'm your older sister! I'll stay with you! When Mom comes back, she'll come to find you! Okay?"
Rou'er looked at Zhou Ye, her eyes reddening, and hugged Zhou Ye's arm, asking, "Does Mommy still want me?"
"Of course! I definitely want you!"
As she spoke, Zhou Ye's eyes also reddened!
Wang Guihua felt sorry for him and turned away to wipe her eyes.
The baby fell asleep, and Wang Guihua asked Zhou Ye to watch over him.
"Xiao Ye, you and Rou'er stay inside. It's cold outside. I'm going to cook! Don't hold the baby when he wakes up!"
Just call me "Mom!"
"good!"
The baby was fast asleep. Rou'er looked at the baby with her lips pursed and said carefully, "Sister, the baby is still young and doesn't understand!"
I'll make him cry less!
"Can you please not look down on us?"
"What are you saying? How could your sister look down on you!"
Rou'er is only four years old, but she knows a lot!
"Sister, will Grandma dislike us? She still wants brother..."
Zhou paused for a moment, realizing the child's sensitive thoughts!
She hugged Rou'er and whispered, "Rou'er, I know what you're worried about. Mom brought us money!"
From now on, your food, clothing, housing, and transportation will all be paid for with our own money!
Grandma is good to us, and we should be grateful!
So, my sister has taken out all the fabric! How about we make Grandma a new cotton-padded coat and trousers?
"good!"
Rou'er said happily!
"Shall we make a few more new quilts?"
"Yes, yes, I'll spend Mom's money!"
Zhou Ye pinched the little devil's nose: "Okay!"
Zhou also knows about the Xie family's sacrifices and kindness, so he is willing to treat them well in return.
Wang Guihua made breakfast. After breakfast, Xie Jianshe went to work, and Zhou also took the opportunity to go out!
When I came back, I took a few cans of milk powder with me!
"Mom, this is milk powder for middle-aged and elderly people. You should drink a cup every day from now on! It's good for your health!"
"Oh!"
Wang Guihua could tell from the sight of that milk powder can that it was really expensive!
"Why did you buy such expensive stuff? We have all kinds of good food at home! You can drink this formula yourself!"
"Mom, this is for middle-aged and elderly people, I can't drink it! Hehe..."
"Then give it to your grandfather! He needs it more!"
Wang Guihua still refused!
Zhou also said with a smile, "Mom, this is for you. You're so tired from taking care of the kids every day!"
I feel sorry for them too!
I have no experience taking care of children, but I can take care of you!
These words deeply moved Wang Guihua! "What's the use of having children? When have Yanli and Hongli ever bought themselves anything so expensive?"
Milk powder? We can't even get milk skin.
Beauty goes without saying, she's a complete ingrate!
Xie Meili* Ungrateful Wolf: "Achoo! Who's talking about me behind my back?"
"Okay, Mom will drink it!"
Wang Guihua knew her daughter-in-law's capabilities and didn't care about this can of milk powder!
Then Zhou Ye took out a lot of fabric from the wardrobe, all of which were pure cotton!
"Mom, I bought some flawed fabrics before. Look, there are small floral prints, large floral prints, blue ones, brown ones, black ones, and red ones!"
I plan to use this fabric to make you two new cotton-padded coats and trousers!
"Oh my goodness, this fabric is so beautiful! What will I make for it? Make it for the children!" She stopped abruptly after saying that.
Rou'er and Bao Bao are dressed really well!
Among the clothes I brought, there were several sets of cotton-padded coats alone!
I also have several pairs of shoes!
"Um...it's okay, keep this fabric. Babies grow fast, we'll have to make new ones next year!"
But the look of wonder on their faces couldn't lie!
Wang Guihua is also frugal. Although Xie Jianshe is filial, he is a grown man who only knows how to give money!
They don't pay attention to the details at all!
As for his attentive care for Zhou Ye, that just shows he's a doting husband!
Zhou knew Wang Guihua would refuse!
"Mom, you have to make some for yourself! I don't know how to sew! I was thinking of having you make some clothes for Grandpa and Chaoyang too!"
I'll learn something from the side!
It will be ready when the time comes!
Besides, consider the clothes we gave you as payment for your work! How could we let you work for free!
"Look at what you're saying! I'm your mother! Why would I argue with you about this?"
Wang Guihua pouted!
Zhou Ye, being the best at it, pleaded sweetly, "Mom, you absolutely have to make it! Oh dear~"
"Hehehe...hehe..." Wang Guihua burst out laughing...
When Xiao Ye pleaded, she wanted to agree to anything!
"Okay, let's do it! You have plenty of fabric anyway!"
Wang Guihua finally gave in!
Make a black cotton-padded coat and trousers for the old man! Make a blue one for Chaoyang! Wang Guihua made a floral one for herself!
Zhou left the remaining fabric to Wang Guihua so she could use it at her own pace, in case she thought of anything else!
Seeing all this fabric, Wang Guihua exclaimed that she was truly grateful for her daughter-in-law's filial piety; who else could have so much fabric!
It still comes down to how good my wife is!
hehe……
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