"Xiao Jing, you are a good child, and your mother is also a good mother. She has raised you both very well, and no one can deny that."
What she did may have been just a momentary lapse of judgment, or perhaps she had other ideas, but it did have some impact on her family. What you said is all true. The people most affected were not only you three brothers, but also your father.
But you need to understand that your grandparents brought you here because they didn't want you to be implicated and hoped you could grow up in a normal environment. But you did nothing wrong, you know?
The old lady nodded in agreement.
Oh dear, she's good at being a leader, and she's also good at raising children, but a grandmother and a biological mother are not the same. She's said these things to the children, but it doesn't seem to have any effect.
Qin Jing's smile faltered for a moment, clearly indicating that he had taken it to heart. He turned his head away stiffly, showing a distinct intention to avoid the situation.
Simple didn't care and continued talking.
“You are a member of the Qin family, the grandson of your grandparents. Your home is wherever your grandparents are. Only when you are doing well will they feel at ease, understand?”
Your third uncle probably already talked to you about this last time, right? It's not meant to make you feel burdened or overthink things.
After thinking for a moment, she changed her approach, simply giving it a pep talk.
"Let me tell you, you are the eldest among the younger generation, the eldest grandson of the Qin family. You are the role model for all the younger brothers and sisters below you."
Let me tell you, Grandpa and Grandma are getting old, your third uncle is busy, and as you know, I've been busy these past few days too. There's a lot going on in this residential compound, and everyone's time and energy is limited. All we can do is provide them with food and drink. They've grown up, and if they're disobedient, you can't discipline them by hitting or scolding them. Whether it's their studies or anything else, you still have to take care of them. And your little sister, look at her, she's so naughty, you have to educate her too.
Tell me, with so many younger siblings, are you really going to just abandon them?
The old lady turned her head away decisively, covering her mouth and not daring to make a sound. This daughter-in-law was talking too far, as if everything except eating and drinking was Qin Jing's responsibility. She really washed her hands of everything.
However, glancing at her eldest grandson's astonished expression, she suddenly realized that this trick might actually work.
Qin Jing stared in disbelief. His mind was already a bit slow, and he felt something was off about his aunt's words, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. However, he did hear the last sentence clearly, and he shook his head blankly.
"......cannot,"
"Oh, right,"
Suddenly, Jian Dan clapped his hands.
"Look, Mom, I told you it had to be my eldest nephew. He's got the air of an older brother. I can rest assured leaving this little guy in his care."
"Mother!"
"Does the little one like his older brother?"
"Big brother! Okay! Let's play together."
Simply suppressing a laugh,
"Okay, then you have to listen to your older brother."
The little one patted his tiny body vigorously.
"Listen to me, listen to your elder brother."
It's unclear how effective the consolation was, but the old lady was incredibly cooperative, encouraging the younger ones to go to their older brother whenever they needed help. Soon, Qin Jing had almost no free time left.
Aside from doing serious things like homework, which shouldn't be disturbed, the rest of the day is filled with his younger brothers bothering him.
There wasn't any heavy or tiring work to do; the old lady was reluctant to let the children do all the cooking and laundry, but things were so hectic. After Qin Shao finished asking Qin Ming, Qin Guan came over. Qin Heng was still young and needed constant care.
In addition, Jian Dan would occasionally throw the little one over to join in the fun.
Forget about overthinking, Qin Jing was so busy that he barely had time to think. At the beginning, he was a bit flustered, but by the time of the New Year, he was already handling things with ease. Even though the little brat would occasionally cause trouble, he dealt with it calmly.
Qin Qinghuai also seemed to be making a simple complaint.
"You're right, people's potential really can be brought out under pressure."
It has to be said that, being so busy, Qin Jing really has, well, perhaps forced to think things through. Whether it's speaking or doing things, he's much more insightful than before, and he seems much more relaxed.
Simple, with a slightly smug look on her face, she tilted her chin up.
"Well, look who I am. When I make a move, how could I possibly disappoint you?"
"Hey, can my second brother and his family come over for the New Year?"
A few days ago, Qin Qingze and his wife talked on the phone about whether they could take time off at the end of the year to come over. They had been living together for a long time, and this sudden separation was tough on Qin Qingze, but Sun Jianhong really missed their child. With the year almost here, they needed to start preparing if they were to come.
I get along quite well with this sister-in-law, so I ask her questions from time to time.
"Yes, they called yesterday and said they've already bought the tickets. They should arrive around the 28th or 29th."
"That's good, but,"
She glanced inside the house, then simply pulled him out the door.
"Didn't you ask your older brother if he could come over, even for a day or two?"
"Brother, I asked him before, and he hasn't decided yet, but I don't think the chances are high."
Simple was so angry that she slapped him on the arm.
"You can't believe it either? Look at Qin Jing, he finally came to terms with things, but everyone else's parents came, while his only father didn't come. It's the New Year, and he's always so thoughtful. What are you going to tell the child?"
"Wait a minute, wait a minute, honey,"
Qin Qinghuai quickly clutched his arm for help. In his anger, he hadn't paid attention to his strength, and even through his cotton sleeve, his arm was shaking quite a bit.
"Honey, am I even your biological daughter? You're not holding back at all! If you used any more force, you'd break my bones!"
A simple head scratch and awkward laugh.
"Sorry, sorry, I couldn't stop myself. Let me rub it for you."
Having been served by his wife with bated breath, Qin Qinghuai seriously considered what to say.
"I really didn't notice what you said. You really have to be a good wife, you're so thoughtful."
He only became serious after receiving a simple eye roll.
"The main thing is that I asked my older brother, and he really didn't want to come back. I felt like he was even a little resistant. I thought he might be afraid that if he went home, he would think about those things and feel bad. He really ignored the children's feelings."
You're right, he's upset, and so is the child.
"How can that be the same? Children's minds are very fragile."
This is why Qin Ming and Qin Shao are both carefree. Besides, with the older ones holding things up, the younger ones have fewer worries. Otherwise, look at these older ones, they're all almost grown up. With the family facing such a change, they're at a sensitive age. If they really started to rebel, you'd have a real headache.”
As a political commissar, he was quite adept at ideological work, and Qin Qinghuai quickly understood her concerns.
"Then why did you say you'd entrust him with the education of the younger children and their offspring?"
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