Jian Dan didn't go out with them anymore. When she had nothing to do, she would tend to the garden, go up the mountain, and gossip with Sister Wang over the wall.
Every now and then, I would follow the old man and woman around for a stroll, to inspect the school that was enclosed and taking shape day by day. Although I wasn't personally involved, it was still somewhat related to me. I can't describe the feeling in my heart—both satisfied and amazed.
The old man and woman had also changed their listless mood since leaving Beijing. They spent their days looking around, discussing seedlings with Professor Wei and Professor Yu, dealing with pests, weeding, and fertilizing. They also listened to Professor Zhu talk about piglets. Their days were very fulfilling. Jian Dan and Qin Qinghuai discussed these topics more than once. The two of them seemed to have found a second spring, and they were full of energy.
"This isn't just the afterglow of revolution; they're full of energy and high spirits, much better than me."
This family compound is safe, and they don't restrict children. I don't know if the old man and woman said something to him again, but Qin Jing quickly regained his youthful exuberance. However, after experiencing something, he had become more composed and less reckless and sharp.
The school wasn't finished yet, and the old folks wanted the kids to take a break. With Qin Jing, the eldest, leading the way, the children ran wild. Within a few days, all the kids in the compound were following them around, becoming their little brothers.
Even Xiao An, who never speaks, insisted on following Qin Heng, which scared Commander Lin so much that he kept appearing and disappearing around him for several days, afraid that he wouldn't be able to play with the other children.
The result was quite surprising.
Qin Jing yielded to his younger brother. Although Qin Ming, Qin Guan, and Qin Shao didn't understand much, they also knew to yield to their younger brothers. Qin Heng and Xiao An hit it off immediately and were inseparable.
Qin Jing and the others were very tolerant of this younger brother.
So within a few days, the children's group in this residential compound became a group where, although Qin Jing was the leader, the two little kids, Qin Heng and Xiao An, became the darlings of the group.
When he told Qin Qinghuai about it, Commander Lin felt a surge of excitement, yet still seemed somewhat incredulous.
"Tell me, how do they all get along? There's such a big group of kids. Let's not even talk about your eldest son. He's definitely a big kid, and he's got a big attitude."
"That little An, the one who never talks, how come I never noticed him before? How come he can hang out with those other kids? Before, none of them wanted to play with him!"
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