It's been almost a year since the child came here, especially in the last two months. Commander Lin has a deep understanding of all the trivial matters of raising a child. To be honest, he doesn't consider himself as thoughtful as Qin Qinghuai. Even when it comes to children, he's never quite considered things thoroughly.
He was also somewhat frustrated.
With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, even though supplies are scarce in the residential compound, everyone is busy. You can tell from the chimneys that people are either cooking for the New Year or boiling water to wash clothes and bedding. Even someone who doesn't know anyone in the compound can sense the difference.
But his home, as always, was cold and deserted.
He also noticed that his son, who was quiet and unresponsive at home, would at least become much more alert and responsive when he heard others talking.
Just now, Xiao Jian said to eat slowly, and that there would be more delicious food later. He clearly saw the child pause for a moment while eating the chicken cake, and then he really did slow down.
To say he didn't understand would be true; he hardly believed it himself.
However, it is indeed that clear-cut.
After finishing her meal, the bowls and chopsticks were cleared away, and a plate of watermelon was simply served. It wasn't anything special; she had seen it for sale at the market the last time she went, but it was obviously grown by the villagers themselves and was smaller. However, since it could be grown and sold here, she wasn't so concerned about it anymore.
"Here's something to cleanse your palate. This is what I grew this year. Have a taste."
Commander Lin paid special attention to his son's eyes, and sure enough, his eyes lit up as he took the small bowl, his little mouth busy fiddling with it.
"well!"
I've given up, completely given up.
"Commander, look! Xiao An clearly knows everything. Look how clean he ate; not a drop was spilled!"
"...You know, this child doesn't talk at home. He seems not to hear anything I say. Is it because the house is too quiet? I don't treat him like a normal person and I don't talk to him, so he doesn't like being at home?"
Qin Qinghuai is well-versed in astronomy and geography, but he has never studied child psychology. How could he possibly understand a child's mind?
However, he really liked the atmosphere at home. Whether it was the quiet time he and his wife spent at home or the lively atmosphere when Qin Yi and the others were there, the house was always warm and cozy. It was normal that the adults liked it and the children especially liked it.
Commander Lin realized he had guessed the truth, and now he was radiating dejection. His only thought was that he was a complete failure as a father.
After everyone had left, Cheng Chao asked about Commander Lin's situation.
"Actually, there is more than one way."
"yes,"
Qin Qinghuai took a new quilt and placed it on the kang (heated brick bed) in the west room.
“If the kindergarten is built, it might solve some of the problems, and the child won’t have to worry about it during the day. But actually, I think the atmosphere at his home should be changed.”
In the morning, I took the child to the old lady's house. The old lady had injured her leg and couldn't get out of bed. Her child was older and ran around outside all day. The child was much older than her, so they couldn't play together. Also, I didn't dare take the child out, since the child was the regimental commander's child and couldn't be bumped or hurt.
So, the child can only stay in the room all day, from morning to night. At noon, he eats the same food as everyone else, which is thin porridge nowadays.
Then, in the evening, Commander Lin got his food from the canteen and went back to pick up his son. His son didn't say anything, so Commander Lin probably thought that even if he spoke, the child wouldn't hear him, and that it was as if no one was home.
"Tell me, this is how it is in the whole family, this child,"
Cheng Chao nodded.
"That's true. However, as he himself said, he's afraid that if he gets a stepmother, he'll become a stepfather. So, the choice of stepmother is very important."
Qin Qinghuai placed the kang table on the stove, brought over a few side dishes, and set out some wine, setting out an arrangement for a late-night discussion by candlelight.
"Brother Chao, sit down, let's talk slowly."
Cheng Chao was amused.
"What are you two doing? Are you trying to keep me from sleeping?"
Xiao Wu was taken away by Qin Yi, leaving Cheng Chao alone, which made it easier for the siblings to talk.
"You rarely come all this way, shouldn't we treat you well?"
Are you in a hurry this time? Can you stay a few more days?
"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"
"No, don't be afraid, I'm fine,"
Simply wave your hand in denial.
"I'm fine. Isn't this you? You've been so busy lately, haven't you been neglecting me a bit?"
If you could stay a few more days, what would you like to eat? I'd like to treat you to something nicer.
"Why!"
Cheng Chao sat cross-legged on the kang (a heated brick bed), and sighed.
"Then let's not talk about it. I've already planned everything out. If we really crave something, we can go out and get a special meal. The guys down there, they're the ones who suffer. They eat three meals a day in the canteen. They're full now, but their stomachs are empty in less than two hours."
"There's no oil or fat in that food, so even if you eat your fill, it won't keep you full."
This is a common situation in the military; it always happens when supplies are scarce, so it's quite common. Qin Qinghuai wasn't surprised.
"Brother, this situation isn't unique to this area. Although the people in the capital are fiercely competing for power, they haven't really gone too far in terms of treatment. In this situation, regardless of rank, everyone is still eating thin porridge and pickled vegetables."
The issue of supplies is not a valid excuse for our poverty.
On the contrary, I believe that the distance between the mountains and the capital is also an opportunity for us.
Cheng Chao was silent for two seconds.
"Go on!"
"This is my idea, but you've already started implementing it. Your focus is on the infrastructure and hardware here. I mean, on this basis, like my wife said, we can vigorously develop land reclamation, greenhouse construction, or animal husbandry. Right now, our most basic food needs are in the hands of others, which is our lifeline."
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