Li Baiqiu sighed and said, "In that case, let's just let it go and wait for the organization to redress our wrongdoings. Don't bother Yun Qiao to find connections to help us go back early. Doesn't the Housing Authority start registering the return of properties in November? There's no point in going back so early. If we go back too early, Ye Lin will only pester us. Later, she'll come to our house every day crying and making a fuss. Do you agree or not?"
Ye Yuanzhang nodded thoughtfully: "That's true. I'm sorry to see you and the child suffer. You'll have to endure this for who knows how long."
"Don't worry, given the current situation, we won't be here for much longer. It'll only be this year at most." Li Baiqiu smiled. "Someone at the field office has already been rehabilitated and returned to the city. We didn't make any real mistakes back then, so once the investigation is complete, we'll be transferred back. Even if no one remembers us for the time being, we still have Old Yang. You were demoted because you sympathized with Old Yang and spoke well of him. When Old Yang is rehabilitated and returns to the city, he'll ask about you, too."
"I've made it through the past twelve years, what else is there to worry about?"
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Yun Qiao received a call from Li Baiqiu the next day, and Li Baiqiu told Yun Qiao their decision over the phone.
"Yun Qiao, your uncle and I have discussed this, and we've decided to let things take their own course and wait for the organization to redress our wrongdoings. The Housing Authority won't start organizing property owners to register and return their properties until this month, so there's no point in us going back now. Not only would we have to trouble you to find connections for us, but we'd also likely face endless harassment from Ye Lin after we go back. So after careful consideration, your uncle and I both think it's better to go back later."
Yun Qiao nodded: "Okay, Auntie, it's up to you to decide. I will listen to you."
Li Baiqiu said, "Also, I might have to trouble you to go to Shanghai later. Your grandmother's relics, the old house deeds and land deeds, will be kept in your hands. The Housing Authority may ask us to show them when we register."
Yun Qiao immediately understood what Li Baiqiu meant and said, "Aunt, that's no problem. I can take some time off to send it to you later. But isn't this a bit troublesome?"
"I'm not afraid of trouble, but I've thought about it and there's a better way. I'd like to wait until you and your uncle are rehabilitated. When you return to Shanghai, please stop by the capital. I'll give you these things that grandma left behind in person."
"Actually, I could send it directly to you, but there's a risk of lost packages. If it gets lost along the way, there's no way to replace it. So it's safest to give it to you in person. What do you think?"
"I think your idea is good." Li Baiqiu said in agreement.
"Call me then and I'll pick you up at the train station." Yun Qiao said with a smile, "Kangning and Yunqing haven't been to Beijing yet, right? As their elder sister, I'll treat them well and arrange for them to visit all the major attractions in Beijing."
Li Baiqiu smiled happily on the other end of the phone: "Great. Thank you, Yunqiao, you are always so thoughtful. If Kangning and Yunqing knew that they could go to the capital for a trip, they would definitely be very happy."
Yun Qiao continued, "Aunt, then it's settled. Please take care of yourselves during this time. Although we've decided to let the rehabilitation process take its course, if conditions permit, you can also contact your former friends and colleagues to inquire about the situation. If you have any difficulties or news, don't hide the good news but only the bad news. Be sure to tell me in time so that I can find a way to help you."
Li Baiqiu responded, "Okay, okay, Yunqiao, we will. You must take good care of yourself in the capital. University is about to start. Auntie wishes you good luck in your studies."
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