Fortunately, my grandfather had completely retired three years ago in order not to be the first to stick his head in the clouds and to make way for my uncle and his three brothers. That’s why there was no trouble because of my grandparents’ willfulness.
Afterwards, the family also spent a lot of effort to allow his grandparents to stay here temporarily and enjoy their old age like ordinary old people. However, seeing his grandparents becoming more and more energetic, he felt that this was a particularly good idea.
"Grandpa and Grandma, it's still too hot in the city. It's much cooler in the countryside. Would you two like to come back and stay with me for a while this time?"
The old couple shook their heads quickly when they heard this: "We won't go. What will happen to Dabao if we go? It's so pitiful for one person to work and the other to eat."
The old couple had a very strong ability to adapt. Within three months of living here, they could already speak fluent Northeastern dialect. If they hadn't told them, no one would have guessed that they were from the capital. They would have thought they were authentic Northeastern people.
Cen Zixiang was choked by these words. Doesn’t he work and eat alone?
Oh, not really. He also has a little friend named Gao Fei.
But Cen Zixiang wouldn't give up just like that: "The old men in the village are all thinking about you. Don't you really want to go and get together with your new friends?"
"Grandma, there are so many wild vegetables in the mountains behind. You said last time that you wanted to go pick some wild vegetables and mushrooms. It's still cool in the mountains this season, and it's much more comfortable than living in the city."
The old lady shook her head: "I won't go. It's cool here too, Dabao. We don't even need to turn on the fan. As long as the front and back windows are open, we'll have to cover ourselves with a thin quilt when we sleep at night."
Every time his grandparents called his little sister Dabaoer, Cen Zixiang wanted to laugh, mainly because his little sister's height did not really connect with the nickname. Before he could laugh, he received a big eye roll from his little sister.
Cen Zixiang coughed lightly and said, "Alright, alright. I'll come and stay for two days this time. If you change your mind, tell me."
Grandpa Cen picked up a pig ear with chopsticks and put it into Cen Zixiang's bowl: "Eat quickly, why are you so talkative?" He always wanted to separate the three of them, grandfather, grandson, grandmother and grandson.
"Okay, okay, okay. I have to say it, but can you really live here forever? Don't you miss your home in the capital? My uncle and the others have all gone back, haven't they?" Cen Zixiang was always worried that the old couple had no one to protect them.
After the old man retired, my uncle's family was transferred back to the capital as compensation for the old man giving up his way early, so there is someone in the capital to take care of my grandparents.
"If I don't go back, I won't be able to enjoy my meal if I have to look at your uncle's face all day long."
"It's so cold here in the winter. Can you and my grandma bear it?"
Old Man Cen rolled his eyes at his grandson and said, "Don't fool me. I know it's cold here. It's okay as long as it's warm inside. The floor heating our Dabao installed will definitely keep the house warm. It might even be warmer than my home in the capital."
"Okay, take care of yourselves." He finally realized that the grandfather, grandson, grandmother and grandson were one and no one could separate them.
"Grandpa, what do you think? Can my third uncle come over here to celebrate the New Year?" It would be quite lively if the whole family came over to celebrate the New Year.
"Just eat yours. Why think so far? We'll talk about it when the time comes." The children are all busy. It has been many years since the whole family has gathered together.
"Dabaoer, why are you still working at night when it's so hot?"
Chen Ye bought the two houses and finally found his toys. He spent the whole day renovating them. The old man also found it interesting and joined in.
Chen Ye thought about the progress over there and said, "Let's talk about it after it cools down a bit. There's no rush to live there anyway."
The yard here is still the same size as before, and the three of them now live here. Chen Ye vacated the main house for the old couple to live in. It is better for the elderly to live in a house with plenty of sunlight.
Chen Ye had demolished the wall next to the house, and opened windows on the front and back of the second floor, which provided good lighting and ventilation. Even though she was not living in the main house now, she was still very comfortable.
"Okay, it's too hard to work in this weather. When it cools down, I'll work with you. It's a good opportunity to see if there are any materials you need. I'll ask someone to get them back for you."
The two houses cost Chen Ye a total of 2,800 yuan, and this was because he got an insider price from someone he knew. When he took out the money, Chen Ye was so heartbroken that he couldn't enjoy his meals for several days.
But now, looking at the big yard with its lush vegetables and fruits, Chen Ye felt it was worth it. The key was that after his grandparents came over, they looked much more energetic than when they first came. It was said that these elderly people should experience more rural life.
"Okay, I'll go see what I need later. Fourth brother, since you're not leaving tomorrow, I've got a sewing machine ticket. Can you go buy me one tomorrow?"
Her grandmother sews all day long, and she feels tired of watching her. She thinks she should get a sewing machine. It would be convenient to make clothes.
If her fourth brother hadn't come today, she would have thought of waiting for a few days to rest before going.
"Okay, sister, can you get the sewing plane ticket as soon as you say it?" He could also get it, but it certainly wouldn't be possible in such a short time. He had to wait for Lao Hei to get it.
It’s not impossible to rely on family members, but that will take longer, and this thing is in short supply now.
"Okay, I don't appreciate your praise. I asked Brother Dashuang to get it for me. I can't get it with my connections." This is true. If you need anything in the county, you can just go to Lao Hei. She doesn't know many people here.
"Speaking of Dashuang, his wife is about to give birth, right?"
"It seems to be next month. My sister-in-law told me that when I went there last time." Although Chen Ye moved here, she didn't go to Da Shuang's house very often. The distance was not close, and she found it troublesome to have someone entertain her when she went there.
"Then I'll leave you five dollars when I leave this time. When his wife gives birth, you can help me take her to her house."
"Okay, grandma, do you have any requirements for the sewing machine?" She bought a sewing machine when Da Shuang got married and never looked at it carefully. She remembered several brands.
"No, any sewing machine will do. I think they're all the same."
The old lady never complained about the expense of buying anything for her granddaughter. She would happily keep the things she bought, and would make up for it later by giving her granddaughter some extra.
What is this? This is a manifestation of her granddaughter's acceptance of them and filial piety. After all, she only has this little girl, and all her things in the future will be left to her granddaughter.
Her granddaughter is a poor child. She lost her mother when she was born and grew up in other people's homes without enough food or warm clothes. Compared with her own grandson, she is just like the cabbages in the field. How can she feel at ease if she doesn't take better care of her?
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