"I'll call my fifth uncle in a minute. He should have some way to get the tickets."
Lan Guoer thought that it would be best to get a soft sleeper. The family would have just two carriages. They could get on the train, close the door, and travel quietly without having to worry about thieves or human traffickers.
After Xiao Nuan's kidnapping, she was once bitten by a snake and became afraid of ropes for ten years! The train was crowded, and she didn't dare put the children in danger again.
Tang's mother was still very confident in Mr. Wu's ability to do things, and discussed with Lan Guoer which day to buy the train tickets.
There are no plans at Lan Guoer Hospital recently, so she doesn't care when. Tang Zhan has hardly had any rest this year and has accumulated a lot of vacation time. He should be able to take half a month off during the Chinese New Year, so it doesn't matter when he goes back.
She just thought that the Third Master was going back to Kyoto to celebrate the New Year, and she felt a little guilty that she and the children couldn't be with him.
Tang's mother thought the same thing as her.
"Guo'er, didn't your third uncle say he would come back for the New Year? Did he say when he would arrive?" asked Tang's mother.
"It should be about ten days."
Lan Guoer counted the days and found that the Little New Year would be in ten days. She remembered that Master Wu had said that Master San would be able to come back and celebrate the Little New Year with everyone.
"Then let's wait for your third uncle to come back before we leave!" Tang's mother decided.
"Your third uncle came all the way back just to spend time with you and the kids. He wants to stay with you for two days!
If he doesn't mind the cold in our hometown, you can let him go back with us to celebrate the New Year. Although our countryside may not be as clean as the city, it is really lively there during the New Year."
When talking about the Chinese New Year, Tang's mother's eyes sparkled! In the blink of an eye, she had been in Kyoto for a year, and she really missed the heated kang in her hometown.
Lan Guoer thought that this was also a good idea!
"Okay! When Third Uncle comes back, I'll ask him what he thinks."
After finalizing this matter, Lan Guoer thought of something and asked, "Mom, we must bring some gifts to our family when we go back. What do you think I should bring for my brother, sister-in-law, and the children? I can prepare it in advance."
An old man in the family is like a treasure! Regarding these worldly matters, Lan Guoer felt that she should listen to Mother Tang!
After all, who knows her sons and daughters-in-law better than Tang's mother?
Tang's mother knew that her youngest son's family lived a good life and was well-off!
But Tang's mother was still very clear-headed! The youngest son's family had money, that was earned by the youngest son and his wife! Since the brothers had separated, they each had their own independent families. It didn't make sense that the youngest son's family, being rich, should subsidize the other three brothers.
Reciprocity and mutual respect are the only way for brothers to get along with each other for a long time.
Unilateral demands and giving are not desirable.
"Your father and I have already prepared quite a few of these specialties from the Great Kyoto! The brothers have split up again, so there's no need for you to prepare anything for them, as you're of the same generation!
I think you should prepare new clothes for each of your children and bring back some snacks for the New Year. That would be enough for them to benefit from it!"
Tang's mother knew that Lan Guoer had plenty of clothes, so she made the suggestion.
"Okay!" Lan Guoer responded sensibly, "I'll listen to you!"
Lan Guoer still enjoyed the feeling of having everything arranged by Tang's mother! She was also happy and at ease.
Two days later, the college entrance examination results will be announced.
Ever since the exam, Lan Guoer has put this matter behind her!
She is still very confident about her grades, and she has a relatively accurate estimate of her grades in her mind.
However, because of Lan Guoer's expression after the test, Tang's mother mistakenly thought that Lan Guoer had failed. The news spread so much that neither the Tang nor the Su family dared to mention the matter again.
However, this was the first year the Gaokao had been reinstated, and so society was paying close attention. Newspapers and television had reported on the event, and the streets were buzzing with discussion about the results.
At No. 1 Middle School where Lan Guoer is enrolled, candidates and parents, unafraid of the severe cold, were waiting at the school gate early in the morning, wrapped up tightly, just waiting for the moment when the results would be announced.
When Tang's mother went out to buy groceries in the morning, she heard the old sisters in the alley talking about this matter.
What about someone's child who is away from home, can he or she return to the city? It all depends on today.
Someone's son in his thirties also took the exam and went to school early in the morning to wait for the results.
Seeing Tang's mother passing by, everyone greeted her with a smile.
"Sister-in-law, didn't your daughter-in-law take the exam too? The results will be out soon, and we're all waiting! If she passes, don't forget to give everyone some candy!"
"Don't worry! You will be fine!" Tang's mother replied and quickened her pace to go home.
She was not afraid that her daughter-in-law would be embarrassed if she failed the exam. She was really worried that her daughter-in-law would feel uncomfortable after hearing what was said outside and would be unable to get along with herself.
"Guo'er, did you know that the college entrance examination results will be released today?" Tang's mother asked tentatively at the dinner table.
She felt that she had to give her daughter-in-law some advice first, so that she would know that no matter how she performed in the exam, they would not have any opinions and asked her not to take it to heart.
"Today?" Lan Guoer opened her eyes wide. She really didn't take this matter to heart.
"Of course! People are talking about it outside!"
Seeing that her emotions were relatively stable, Tang's mother breathed a sigh of relief, still trying to persuade him.
"One exam doesn't mean anything. Doing well or failing is common. Don't take the result too seriously! Passing is a good thing, but even if we don't, don't take it to heart. As long as our family is safe and sound, we can live a prosperous life."
Lan Guo'er didn't realize that Tang's mother had misunderstood. She nodded slightly in agreement. She admired Tang's mother's insight and attitude, which was open-minded and generous.
At the same time, the Su family was also discussing this matter at the dinner table.
"Can I check Xiangling's grades here?"
Knowing that Long Xiangling had taken the college entrance examination, Su Guosheng was still very concerned about his daughter-in-law's results.
"I have asked my comrades over there to help check it out. They will call us as soon as they have any news. We just need to wait at home." Su Jin replied.
"Yeah!" Su Guosheng nodded, looked at Long Xiangling and advised, "Don't take it too seriously, just treat it normally."
"I know, Dad!"
Long Xiangling responded sweetly, finishing off the rice in her bowl and patting her rounded belly contentedly, as if it had nothing to do with her. It was clear she didn't take the matter too seriously.
"Ring, ring, ring! Ring, ring, ring!"
At this moment, the phone rang in the living room.
"The results won't be announced so early, right?"
Everyone at the table looked towards the phone, and Su Jin stood up and walked to it.
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