Tao Zuiyuan's job transfer went relatively smoothly, but Tao Ran and Anar's transfers were not so easy.
A telegram arrived before the New Year, indicating that it's highly unlikely I'll be coming over. I'll try again after the New Year.
Tao Zui had already called to comfort them, saying it didn't matter whether they came or not, and that their parents could take care of them in the future.
But Tao Ran felt that if Tao Qing and Tao An were together, then he should follow in his elder brother's footsteps. The two brothers could share the burden.
This shows that Tao Changyi and Zhao Lingli's education was successful; at least over the years, they have provided their sons with enough money for their retirement.
Despite giving everything to their daughter, their sons don't feel any prejudice at all.
They even felt that they owed their success to their younger sister.
So Xiao Jiu was thinking about how to make it up to Tao Ran, and when she discussed it with her parents, she mentioned adding a house to the house.
"Father and Mother, look, my eldest and second eldest brothers are coming to the Northeast. If they all come to our house for the New Year, we're afraid we won't have enough room!"
The elderly couple shook their heads at the same time, "We can't afford to build any more. It's fine as it is. When the time comes, men and women will be separated. The kang (heated brick bed) is big enough for them to sleep on."
In winter, you can sleep on a kang (heated brick bed). In summer, it's even easier; a few folding beds will do the trick. If all else fails, you can have your older brother and the others go back to the city.
Your apartment in the city has three bedrooms and a living room, right? If all of us in the family come together, we can squeeze in and still fit.
Besides, we can stay at Cuilan's place; we don't need to build anything, it's fine as it is."
When the topic of compensating Tao Ran came up, her parents wouldn't let her interfere.
"You, as their younger sister, don't worry about this. We'll just buy them more things later. It'll be absolutely fair and just."
Besides, this house can be left to the second son.
Even so, Xiao Jiu still kept this matter in mind.
In an era when buying cars and houses was not yet a common practice, Xiao Jiu sent 1,000 yuan to his second brother and sister-in-law after they arrived in Northeast China and reunited with their family, as compensation to them.
When the couple received the remittance slip, they were still confused and went to find Zhao Lingli. Upon seeing this, the elderly couple first sighed and then explained.
“Your sister was worried that you might feel uncomfortable. Look, the house that the eldest brother is living in now was given to him by them, and the houses that the third and fourth brothers live in were also given to him by her. But she was worried that you might look down on the houses in Guanshantun, so she gave you an extra thousand yuan.”
Anar was deeply moved. "Mother, we appreciate our sister's kindness. Please take the money."
“Yes, Mother, we’re all siblings, why be so serious about it? Besides, Anar and I don’t mind this house.”
Tao Ran quickly stated his position as well.
Tao Changyi told them to accept it, saying, "Since it's your sister's gift, then you should accept it!"
This will save us the trouble of supplying you with extra supplies.
As a family, we should be open about everything; there's no shame in it.
After we pass away, this house will be yours.
The house in my hometown in Henan Province has been in disrepair for many years and will naturally break down, so there's no need to worry about it.
After your grandparents' graves were moved, we probably won't go back for the rest of our lives..."
Of course, these are all things to be discussed later, and we can leave them aside for now.
After spending a family reunion in Heilongjiang Province, Zhou Yue officially handed over the reins on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year. On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, the couple took their three children and boarded the train back to Guangzhou.
The train traveled west and then south, first stopping in Luoyang, Henan Province, to say goodbye, then entering Shaanxi Province, and finally going to Wucheng, Hubei Province.
Starting from Wushi, we traveled to Yinchuan, Ningxia, where we met my second sister's family and enjoyed the natural scenery of Northwest my country.
Then they traveled south from the northwest, passing through Gansu and Sichuan provinces, and by the time they reached Guangxi province, it was already May in the Gregorian calendar.
Along the way, the family went from wearing thick cotton-padded coats to short-sleeved skirts, and they wandered for more than three months.
It was during this three-month trip that the three little ones fell completely in love with their mother, and they were inseparable from her every day.
Zhouxing was stationed in Guangxi Province. The war was not over yet, and as the commander of a division, he could only see his wife and children during festivals.
Seeing his sister-in-law come back from the dead and his brother rejuvenated, even the resolute Zhou Xing couldn't help but feel sorry for the couple's tumultuous life.
As Zhou Xing drank wine under the moon at night, he looked at his younger brother with deep emotion.
"To be honest, I felt regret when you took off that military uniform."
But seeing you hanging around them now, I can't help but feel envious.
In my life, I have done right by my country, but I have let down your sister-in-law and nephews and nieces.
Life is never perfect.
Sometimes I have this urge to just quit, which is actually a good thing.
But then I thought again, I've already fought my way to this point, what can I do if I retire?
I'm not as adaptable as you, and I have a history of struggle abroad. Once I get used to military life, I can't leave it.
Zhou Yue can fly airplanes, but he can't fly fighter jets; however, he can easily handle civilian aviation.
Furthermore, he speaks Japanese and has many years of experience in aircraft repair. Even if he can't fly a plane, he can still repair it.
Either way, it can support a family.
But he knew nothing but fighting.
He can't expect his capable wife to support him forever, can he?
Therefore, his desire to change careers was barely sparked before it was automatically extinguished.
However, to his utter surprise, his younger brother gave up the job he had guessed he was looking for and chose to go into business.
Zhou Xing initially thought he had misheard, but after hearing Zhou Yue repeatedly state his position, he became increasingly confused.
"Why? Even if you don't go into politics, you can still shine in civil aviation. Why choose to be an opportunist?"
Zhou Yue smiled and shook his head, "Brother, you think too highly of me."
I haven't been flying for many years in total. Including the years I spent in school, I've only been officially flying for six months.
In addition, a series of unforeseen events resulted in injuries to his body, including having his brain and chest cavity opened.
How could they dare to fly in the sky?
As for repairing airplanes, to be honest, I don't want to do it.
If I wanted to do this, why would I transfer to the Commerce Bureau and give up the opportunity to be transferred to Guangzhou to go into business?
Doing business is actually legal and legitimate now, it's just that our mindset hasn't changed yet.
Given Xiao Jiu's current situation, he won't be able to come back anytime soon.
I need to join forces with her to build our empire. After all, I have three children to raise, and I don't want my wife to look down on me.
In the end, the two brothers inexplicably felt a heavy pressure on their shoulders. After exchanging a smile, a bitter feeling welled up in their chests.
"That's the advantage of having a capable wife. Tell me, with such a strong wife above us, how can we just lie around doing nothing?"
Zhou Xing's words made Zhou Yue both laugh and cry. "How come you seem to be enjoying yourself? My sister-in-law spoils you so much!"
Zhou Xingbai stared at her blankly, "With the military keeping me in check, she can't be bothered to worry about me!"
I am now the one with the lowest status and the least presence in my family.
Now we're the ones worrying about her flying around every month, so busy she forgets to eat, and even with stomach problems she still insists on going to work.
Thankfully, my kids have all learned to be self-reliant. If we were just relying on their mother, who's always on her feet, they'd probably starve!
Indeed, being the family member of a strong woman is not easy. It seems he needs to prepare for this in advance!
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