Cheng Jin and Lin Zhengde are both leaders, and they came out together. With the year-end approaching, they certainly weren't free.
I came in a hurry, stayed one night, had breakfast the next day, and then left in a hurry.
The gas pressure in the house was finally back to normal.
Cheng An pursed her lips.
"Sister, did we do something wrong? Shouldn't we have kept talking nonsense?"
They had all witnessed what was happening at home these past few days. Ever since they found out about it, Cheng Chao had been acting strangely, and his uncle didn't seem too happy either. He felt that it was because they had been too talkative; if they hadn't known anything, things wouldn't be like this now.
Cheng An is a meticulous child; he observes carefully and thinks deeply.
Similarly, she is more thoughtful, unlike Cheng Rui who is carefree and doesn't think about anything.
Why would you think that?
Cheng An's face was very serious.
"Sister, if it's a good thing, that person is my eldest brother's father, why isn't he happy? And my uncle, when he was there, he just hugged me when we first met, smiled for a while, and then stopped smiling."
Even when he was talking, the old man, when he talked about his life over the years, my uncle didn't smile and even cried twice.
Even when he came back, it was the same. Sometimes my uncle's expression seemed very happy, he would grin and then start to frown again, looking more worried than happy.
"Sister, there are things we don't understand, but this kind of long-awaited reunion, especially such a pleasant surprise, shouldn't be reacted this way, right?"
Jian Dan hadn't expected the child to notice these things. She reached out and took Cheng An's arm, the two sisters getting even closer.
“Xiao An, it’s a long-awaited reunion, but there are other things involved. Adults have many things to consider, so we can’t judge whether they are really unhappy by their expressions. Adults don’t show all their emotions on their faces, do they?”
My uncle isn't unhappy; he's actually happy. My older brother feels the same way. You know, he thought our father, who was supposed to be gone, had come back. How could he not be happy?
They have other things mixed in with them, which makes them very conflicted and unsure of how to handle the situation, which is why they are acting as you described.
However, I was genuinely surprised; Xiao An's observations are incredibly meticulous. She's truly amazing.
The young boy was pleased to be praised, but he still felt uncertain.
"Really?"
"Of course it's true, otherwise Uncle wouldn't have taken you there, right?"
Perhaps because simple words lacked credibility, the young boy was still hesitant, pursing his lips. Jian Dan thought for a moment, looked at the two children, and solemnly said,
“Remember this, no matter who it is, when you encounter this situation, just look at this person. As long as they are not heinous criminals who kill innocent people, as long as they have not betrayed the country or their family, then their return is a good thing, they are welcome, and their family and friends will be happy.”
Did you know?
"Really? So, sir, even though he didn't become a bad guy, he helped catch the bad guys, so he's still a good guy, right?"
Jian Dan didn't know Cheng Jia well; all her information came from other people's accounts—Cheng Jin, Cheng Chao, Lin Dongfang, even the two children—a pieced-together image. Naturally, she wouldn't easily offer a judgment. After thinking for a moment…
"There are some things we're too young to understand. Let's put it this way: comparing what you just said, is he an utterly wicked person? Has he indiscriminately killed innocent people? Is he a traitorous spy who betrayed the country?"
The two children shook their heads blankly.
"No, my uncle said he didn't do any bad things. He said he's been sick all these years, which is why he doesn't remember anything about his family."
"Yes, since he hasn't done any of these things, do you think it's a good thing that he's coming back?"
"......yes."
"Did you do something wrong?"
The two children looked at each other.
"I don't think so, do I?"
Simple and without hesitation, it reassured me.
"Of course not. On the contrary, if you hadn't discovered it, we wouldn't have had much contact with the cowshed. After you leave when school starts in a while, I won't recognize anyone. My older brother only comes over occasionally."
Furthermore, he doesn't want to actively reconnect with his family. So, how long do you think it will take for them to recognize him? Isn't that a waste of time?
The two brothers exchanged a glance, nodded in unison, and both breathed a sigh of relief. Then Cheng An immediately thought of the question he had raised at the beginning.
"Sis, why is Uncle unhappy? Big Brother left too?"
Okay, we're back to where we started.
"Tell me, who was the most heartbroken when the old man had his accident?"
Cheng An pursed her lips.
“Mom is gone, and Dad had an accident. My older brother must be very sad.”
"Yes, my eldest brother should be the happiest, but knowing that he's been alive and well all these years but won't come back must be very painful for him. All these years, although he's been living with my uncle, my uncle can't replace his parents, right?"
"I know, my brother must have gone somewhere to cry."
Cheng An's words were surprising, but they also reflected a child's way of thinking. Any child would feel aggrieved if they didn't see their parents for a long time.
"Is the younger uncle also feeling sorry for the older brother? He's happy one minute and unhappy the next,"
"That's for sure. They've lived together for so many years, their relationship is definitely much deeper than with anyone else. My uncle knows all the hardships my older brother has endured over the years, so he's bound to feel sorry for him."
The two children sighed in unison.
"I feel so sorry for my older brother. If it were me, I would definitely be heartbroken without my parents by my side."
"Alright, alright, you two smart idiots, stop guessing. If there's anything you don't know, just ask your older brother when he gets back."
Speaking of Cheng Chao, another topic arises.
"Sis, will my older brother come back to celebrate the New Year with us?"
This simple answer was very straightforward.
"Won't.
My older brother has a job, and he's on leave now to visit us. Of course, he wants to spend the Lunar New Year with his comrades!
Not only the eldest brother, but also the younger uncle, and probably Uncle Lin as well.
Unlike in the Northwest, where families here accompany their soldiers, returning home allows families to reunite for the New Year.
It seems there are no military personnel accompanying the troops here. You see, they are all alone, living in the dormitory. They eat and sleep together, and they will definitely spend the New Year together, since they are a collective. There are also many older brothers who are about my age. They also left home to come to the army, and they miss home during the New Year.
"If my older brother can come here, what will they do if they miss home? More people will make it more lively and create a festive atmosphere for the New Year."
"Sigh! I miss home too. My dad also spent Chinese New Year at the military base. Every year he doesn't come back to be with us until after dark."
"Yes, Mom will be all alone this year for Chinese New Year."
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