Chapter 108 Lu Tingxiao's Triumphant Return
While Jiang Ruoxi was busy expanding her business in Guangdong Province, Lu Tingxiao was participating in a large-scale military exercise in North China. For five whole days, the training ground was filled with smoke. With his outstanding command ability and fearless fighting spirit, Lu Tingxiao led the troops to overcome all obstacles and finally won a glorious victory.
When Jiang Ruoxi received the news, her eyes were filled with pride and joy. Without any hesitation, she quickly entrusted the affairs of the Guangdong Electronics Factory to a capable person in charge, and explained all key matters in detail to ensure the smooth operation of the factory. Then, she was eager to return home and hurriedly boarded the flight back to Beijing.
After returning to Beijing, Jiang Ruoxi carefully prepared everything for Lu Tingxiao's return every day. She decorated her home to be warm and comfortable, and personally selected the ingredients that Lu Tingxiao liked to eat, intending to cook a sumptuous meal for him.
Finally, on a sunny day, the convoy that Lu Tingxiao was riding in slowly came into view. Jiang Ruoxi saw the familiar figure from afar, and her eyes instantly became moist. She couldn't wait to run towards Lu Tingxiao. Amid the cheers of the crowd, the two looked at each other affectionately, and thousands of words were expressed in this affectionate gaze.
In the huge convoy, the roar of vehicle engines echoed. Lu Tingxiao sat in the military green jeep, his posture was straight and his face was firm, but he could not hide the tenderness and affection in his eyes. His eyes penetrated the car window and locked onto Jiang Ruoxi who was standing on the roadside. He opened his lips slightly and said slowly with a mouth shape that only she could understand: "I'll go home when I'm done."
Jiang Ruoxi stood in the breeze, her hair gently blown, tears flashing in her eyes, but she forced herself to hold back a smile and nodded vigorously. Her eyes were full of understanding and expectation, as if saying that she would protect their home and wait for his return.
The convoy started slowly, and Lu Tingxiao's eyes never left Jiang Ruoxi until the vehicles drove far away and her figure gradually turned into a blurry dot. Jiang Ruoxi stood there for a long time, looking at the direction where the convoy was going away, until she could no longer see it.
After returning home, Jiang Ruoxi gently stroked the clothes that Lu Tingxiao usually wore, and memories came flooding back. She was fully aware of his mission and responsibility, and although she was filled with concern, she was also extremely proud. She began to clean the room carefully, washing and folding Lu Tingxiao's clothes, thinking that when he came back, she would be able to feel the warmth and comfort of home.
Meanwhile, Lu Tingxiao, who was in the army, devoted himself to his work. Every time he completed a task, he missed home a little more, and the date of his return home seemed to be getting closer.
In this world-renowned North China military exercise, Lu Tingxiao was undoubtedly a shining star. He planned and commanded the troops with great confidence, overcoming numerous difficulties and obstacles and ultimately achieving victory. But he was not blinded by the glory. During the exercise, he was keenly aware of many difficult problems existing in the troops.
As soon as the exercise was over, Lu Tingxiao dove into the sorting work, working day and night to carefully sort out issues related to strategic deployment, equipment adaptation, personnel coordination, etc., and formed a clear and organized report to submit as soon as possible. Not only that, he took the initiative to volunteer and actively joined the special working group to solve the problem, and provided advice to the troops with his rich practical experience and unique insights. He frequently organized seminars and had lively exchanges with his comrades, not missing any details and striving to find the best solution.
The leaders of the Beijing Military Region saw and remembered Lu Tingxiao's efforts and contributions. They publicly praised him and praised him as the backbone of the army. After everything was settled, Lu Tingxiao was finally approved for a week's vacation.
Walking out of the military district gate, the long-lost sense of freedom hit him. He took a deep breath of the air with the smell of city fireworks, his heart full of longing for leisure time.
It was almost three o'clock in the afternoon when Lu Tingxiao returned to the courtyard that held so much warmth. The sun lazily falls on the courtyard, casting a soft halo on the quaint buildings.
Jiang Ruoxi is still attending classes at Peking University and has not returned from school yet. Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu also went to the school to pick up Dabao, Erbao and Sanbao after school. At this moment, only Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan were taking good care of Sibao and Wubao at home.
When Sibao and Wubao saw Lu Tingxiao appear at the door, their lively eyes lit up instantly. They waved their lotus-root-like arms excitedly and babbled in unclear but joyful sounds, as if they were eagerly expressing their longing for their father.
Lu Tingxiao looked at the two adorable babies, his heart filled with tenderness, and an indulgent smile appeared on his face unconsciously. He knew very well that he had just returned from outside and was exhausted, so he hurried into the house, washed his hands carefully, picked out a clean pair of clothes to change into, then quickly walked to Sibao and Wubao and held them steadily in his arms.
The little ones snuggled in their father's warm embrace, giggling happily. Lu Tingxiao played with them for a long time before he smiled and said hello to Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan. He then carefully placed Sibao and Wubao in the stroller and pushed them to Beijing University, preparing to give Jiang Ruoxi a sweet surprise.
As Lu Tingxiao pushed the two babies into the gate of Beijing University, he saw Jiang Ruoxi from afar. She walked hurriedly, obviously eager to go home.
Jiang Ruoxi raised her eyes and instantly caught sight of Lu Tingxiao's familiar tall figure and the stroller pushing two little babies. Surprise and emotion flashed in her eyes, and she quickened her pace and walked towards them quickly.
"Tingxiao, why are you pushing the babies to pick me up? When did you come back?" Jiang Ruoxi's voice was filled with a hint of surprise, but more of it was sweetness that could not be concealed.
"I arrived home at three o'clock in the afternoon. When I got home, I saw that you were not back yet, so I played with my four and five babies for a while. I guessed that you would be done with school soon. Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan were about to start preparing dinner, so I thought of pushing them out to pick you up to avoid them making trouble!" Lu Tingxiao's voice was low and gentle, and his eyes were always on Jiang Ruoxi's face, as if he was telling of his endless longing for her.
"Then let's go home quickly, so that grandpa and grandma can pick up Dabao and the other three later!" Jiang Ruoxi gently touched the little heads of Sibao and Wubao, her eyes full of love.
The two of them walked side by side on the way home, pushing the stroller, and the afterglow of the setting sun stretched their shadows out. Lu Tingxiao would occasionally turn his head to look at Jiang Ruoxi, sharing with her the details of his return home. Jiang Ruoxi responded with a smile, gently teasing the fourth and fifth babies in the stroller with her hands. Along the way, there was constant laughter and a warm atmosphere around them.
When they returned to the courtyard, Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu had just walked into the house with Dabao, Erbao and Sanbao. As soon as the children saw their parents, they cheered and jumped into their arms.
The whole family gathered together, talking and sharing their experiences of the day. Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi looked at the lively and warm scene in front of them, their hearts filled with happiness and satisfaction.
In this courtyard full of love, every moment is a precious memory and every instant is worth remembering. Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan were busy in the kitchen. Soon, the aroma of food filled the air, adding more warmth to this wonderful reunion moment.
Time flies, and children thrive in love and care. Dabao, Erbao and Sanbao were extremely intelligent since childhood and entered the first grade classroom at the age of five. In school, they relied on their keen learning abilities to quickly master the first-grade knowledge, and also used their spare time to spontaneously teach themselves the second- and third-grade courses.
At the end of the semester, the three children who had finished first grade came to Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao with great expectations.
"Mom and Dad, can I discuss something with you?" Dabao spoke first as a representative, with anticipation gleaming in his eyes.
Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao looked at each other with curiosity in their eyes, and asked softly, "Dear ones, what do you want to discuss with mom and dad?"
"Here's the thing, Mom and Dad, can we skip a grade in the new semester? We have already completely mastered the first grade knowledge, and we have almost learned the second and third grade knowledge by ourselves. Can we skip directly to the fourth grade after school starts?" Dabao expressed their thoughts in one breath, and Erbao and Sanbao nodded vigorously at the side, their faces full of anticipation.
Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao were slightly startled when they heard this, with a hint of surprise on their faces.
"Why did you suddenly want to skip a grade?" Lu Tingxiao asked curiously.
"We have been self-studying until the third grade. Now we feel out of place with first graders. We feel that what they are learning is too simple and childish, and they can't understand what we are learning. If we continue to stay in the first grade, we feel like we are wasting our time. Wasting time is wasting life!" Dabao explained seriously, with a firmness in his childish words.
Hearing this, Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao couldn't help but laugh. "Oh, you still know that wasting time is wasting life. However, it's not impossible for you to skip a grade. Before school starts, mom will take you to school for a test. Only if you pass the test can you skip a grade. Do you agree?"
"Mom, we agree! You must take us to take the test before school starts. If we pass, mom and dad will let us skip a grade!" the three children said excitedly.
"No problem, as long as you pass the test, you will definitely be allowed to skip a grade!" Jiang Ruoxi agreed with a smile.
"Yeah! We finally don't have to stay in the first grade anymore!" The three children cheered, danced, and their excitement was beyond words.
In the days that followed, the three children worked harder than ever before, not only consolidating the knowledge they had learned, but also preparing for the fourth grade curriculum. Before school started, Jiang Ruoxi brought the children to school. Arranged by the school, they took a rigorous test covering subjects such as Chinese and mathematics. The children were fully focused, their pens moving quickly across the test papers, and they answered the questions confidently.
A few days later, the test results were announced, and the three children passed the test with excellent results. Upon hearing the news, they hugged each other excitedly. On the first day of school, Dabao, Erbao and Sanbao entered the fourth grade and started a new learning journey.
When they were just promoted to the fourth grade, Dabao, Erbao and Sanbao’s small stature made them particularly eye-catching in the classroom. The classmates around them looked at their immature appearance and always thought they were young. They were not willing to play with them at first.
However, time is the best witness. Before long, these three little guys impressed everyone with their strength.
In class, the teacher was writing furiously in front of the blackboard, explaining complex questions. As soon as the question was asked, the three Lu siblings quickly raised their hands.
Not only can they answer questions accurately, but they can also often draw inferences from one example and come up with novel ideas for solving problems. Those difficult problems that make other students scratch their heads seem to become simple in front of them. Whether it is complex calculations in mathematics or subtle interpretation of articles in Chinese, they are able to handle it with ease and learn quickly and well.
Gradually, their classmates looked at them with admiration in their eyes, and more and more people came to them to discuss problems and play together during breaks.
The teachers are also generous with their praise, and often praise them for their hard work and quick thinking in class. In this way, Dabao, Erbao and Sanbao became the well-deserved "other people's children" in the eyes of teachers and parents. They also became celebrities on campus. When asked, no one did not know the triplets who skipped grades to the fourth grade.
The end-of-term parent-teacher meeting arrived as scheduled. The classroom was full of parents, and everyone was eagerly discussing their children's learning situation. At this time, the teacher walked to the podium with a smile, cleared her throat and said: "Today, we specially invited Ms. Jiang Ruoxi, the parent of the three siblings of the Lu family, to share her unique educational experience with everyone!" There was a warm applause from the audience.
Jiang Ruoxi stood up gracefully and walked steadily to the podium. She swept her eyes gently over the parents in the audience and began to talk: "Looking back on the children's growth process, it was really full of laughter and sweat. Since they were just learning to speak, the children's father and I focused on creating a family atmosphere full of love and warmth. We would patiently listen to their every idea and encourage them to bravely explore the world..." Jiang Ruoxi narrated every detail of the children's growth in detail, and the parents in the audience listened attentively, nodding their agreement from time to time.
Finally, Jiang Ruoxi concluded with emotion: "In my opinion, children who grow up in a loving family are the smartest. Love is like sunshine and rain, nourishing children's hearts, making them full of confidence and positivity, and also giving them unlimited motivation to learn and a spirit of exploration!" Thunderous applause rang out again from the audience. Parents gathered around and asked Jiang Ruoxi for more educational experiences. Jiang Ruoxi patiently answered them one by one.
After the parent-teacher meeting, Jiang Ruoxi walked out of the classroom with full of pride. She knows that children’s growth is a long journey, and there will be more challenges and surprises waiting for them in the future, but as long as love and companionship are always there, children will thrive and shine with their own light.
After returning home, Jiang Ruoxi told the children what happened at the parent-teacher meeting. The three little ones were happy and proud. They secretly made up their minds to work harder in the future and live up to the love and expectations of their parents and the praise of their teachers and classmates.
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