Even Brigade Commander Zhu remained silent for a long time before waving his hand at Cheng Zhuo.
"Old Cheng, I'm so sorry, so sorry,"
Others also spoke up.
"Boss, since we're on the topic, let me also say something. Our family compound isn't as perfect as we imagine."
I won't go into the bickering between the women, as that's unavoidable in every family. But let me continue with what they were talking about earlier. My son Kangjian has mentioned more than once that he saw Dashan's aunt hitting him and taking their food. Those two kids aren't even getting enough to eat.
What Xiao Cheng said earlier is also something I don't understand. Military personnel are always close relatives; why would Commander Han bring his sister-in-law along just so she could bully his son?
Once someone started, others began to recall, and more or less, they had all heard their families mention it. After all, the family compound was only so big, and most of the families who came to accompany their husbands had children. With children, there were almost no secrets in the family compound.
"It seems so. I've heard it a couple of times, but I thought it was just the kid talking nonsense, so I scolded him."
"I heard my child say that she even asked the young soldiers to get her food, but I don't know if it's true?"
The leader sitting at the head of the table looked increasingly displeased. How to put it? If an adult were to say this, there might still be some subjective bias involved, but when a child says it, the truth becomes almost certain.
"Old Cheng, what do you say?"
Cheng Zhuo slowly stood up, not intending to say much.
"Everyone here is at the brigade level or above. She's just a regimental commander's sister-in-law. Even if she had the guts, she'd probably avoid us. I think you should go back and ask your subordinates, especially those who are lower-ranking, from rural areas, have low education, and have no connections."
We men are rather careless; our minds are always on training, leaving early and returning late. We've hardly ever even gone grocery shopping. What else could we possibly know?
Go back and ask your aunts, sisters-in-law, brothers and sisters, and the children. They're out and about every day, and some adults don't even keep their conversations private with the children. They probably know quite a bit too.
Ask around; everyone has their own perspective, but the people's judgment is usually accurate. Let's not let people accuse us of being arbitrary, shall we?
What are your opinions?
Cheng Chao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and thought, "Let's wait and see."
The next day, knowing that Jian Dan would take them to school, the two children got up early. Jian Dan was still half asleep when she heard noises outside the window.
"Mom, is my sister up yet?"
A short while later,
"Mom, is my sister up yet?"
After three times, Jian Dan could easily imagine Tang Sumei's teeth-gritting expression.
"Get out of here. It's only a few o'clock. You guys are like this, running away as soon as you wake up and falling asleep as soon as you're tired. Your sister's injury hasn't fully healed yet. Let her sleep more. You all go and stay quiet over there."
No one is allowed to call them!
Cheng Rui, unwilling to give up, looked back and gave a perfunctory reply.
"Okay, okay, go cook now."
After Cheng An finished washing up, she walked over and subconsciously turned her head to look, only to meet a pair of smiling eyes.
"Sis, you're up?"
Cheng Rui quickly turned around, waving his hands vigorously while glancing back, clearly wary of a sudden attack from Tang Sumei.
"It wasn't me who wanted to bother you!"
"It wasn't you who disturbed me, I'm awake now,"
After washing up, Tang Sumei's breakfast was ready. The family ate, and then everyone went their separate ways.
Tang Sumei went back to work at the hospital, Cheng Zhuo went back to a meeting, and Cheng Chao, who still had some unresolved issues, also went out.
Simply fulfill your promise and send your child to school.
The two kids each carried a small army green bag, the classic crossbody kind, with two books inside for weight. They actually looked quite smart.
The children in this residential compound all go to school on the same road, but apart from the very young four or five-year-olds, she is the only parent. The older boys like Cheng Rui have all rushed up there, some even taller than Jian Dan. So she blends in without looking out of place.
This was nothing more than them wanting to show off their older sister to their friends. They would make a big show of it at the shabby school gate before they could finally get their child into school.
However, Cheng Rui was clearly worried about his sister, and he gave her some instructions before leaving.
"Sis, don't wander off. Just follow this path back the way you came. You'll be able to find your way back, right?"
"Ha ha!"
The children at the school gate were all laughing.
"Your sister is so old, can't she find her way home?"
Even Jian Dan wanted to cover her face; how did the old father come online?
"Alright, you're awake. I promise I won't get lost. You guys go inside now!"
She felt that if she didn't stop him, Cheng Rui might send her back. Cheng An, who was next to her, was already rubbing his temples and walking inside, clearly unable to stand by and watch.
After a few days of excitement, the sudden quiet left her feeling somewhat lost.
She walked back along the road she had come from, and saw people walking back and forth. There wasn't just one military region nearby, but also quite a few villages, so she wasn't surprised.
However, while everyone else was walking normally, she couldn't stay still. She kept walking here and there, and soon discovered a hidden mountain path by the roadside, which immediately piqued her interest.
It's been almost half a month since she last went up the mountain. A few days ago, she suffered an unexpected mishap when she came here. She's been cooped up for several days, but today, with no one with her, she can obviously have a great time.
The path was indeed well hidden, with the tall wormwood growing below intact. However, a few meters further in, obvious traces could be seen, clearly indicating that it had been deliberately concealed, perhaps for hunting or something similar.
Jian Dan just wanted to relax and didn't intend to ruin anyone's plans, so he sneaked in from the side.
Once inside the mountains, she felt free. At first, she followed the path, but as she walked, she strayed off course. The higher she went, the better the air became, and the more she wanted to climb.
It wasn't a mountain she was familiar with, but it was similar to others, and she found a water source around noon.
She had to go back that night, and she really couldn't go too far. She started walking as soon as the sun began to set, hoping to get back before the children returned. Otherwise, she knew Tang Sumei would nag her, and she might even be watched more closely.
Returning the way they came was unlikely, but they were still heading in the right direction. Humming a song as they walked down, their hands were busy picking whatever they saw—wild vegetables, wild fruits. Since they didn't have a basket, they could only stuff them into their storage space.
Hearing soft rustling sounds from the weeds ahead, he quickly tossed the things in his hand into his spatial storage, tiptoed, concealed his presence, and slowly crept over.
Oh wow!
A lone, injured fawn heard the sound, turned around, and looked at the humans who had suddenly appeared with its big, wet eyes.
Jian Dan was overjoyed; this was practically free meat delivered to her doorstep.
I had just walked over and was about to pull it out when I heard what sounded like voices nearby.
say?
Is anyone there?
He reached out and put the fawn away, then squatted down, his whole body facing that direction warily.
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