Chapter 180 Muddle
Jiang Hai knew her concerns and said, "Tell me, no one is home in those houses. When I came back, I saw them go out together."
Sister Yu was relieved. "It's not that I don't want to adopt Huhu, but I can't. If I didn't want to adopt Huhu, I wouldn't have let my husband apply for it.
A while ago, I received a letter from home saying that my father-in-law was in poor health and was lying in bed every day, unable to take care of himself. My mother-in-law was also old, and she had no problem taking care of herself, but she couldn't take care of my father-in-law.
If I hadn't taken care of Huhu, I should have gone back when I received the letter. I wouldn't be able to come back for two or three years. My three children are all over ten years old and can take care of themselves. I'm not worried about them living with Yu Hong in the staff quarters, but Huhu can't be like that, he's too young.
I went back this time to take care of the elderly, so it was impossible for me to take Huhu with me. It was already difficult for me to take care of two elderly people by myself, and I really couldn't take care of Huhu. "
Jiang Hai really didn't know about this, but that wasn't the reason Yu's sister-in-law insisted on him adopting the child. "Then there are several other couples who are also interested in adopting Huhu. It's not convenient for you, so there's no need to force me to do it. Even if those couples don't plan to adopt Huhu, our army will still continue to find an adoptive family for Huhu."
Sister Yu didn't want to say it, but she had to say it in this situation, "Deputy Commander, besides our family, there are five other families interested in adopting Huhu.
But, let's put it this way, among these three families, one is a regimental-level cadre, and two are battalion-level cadres. Chi Tuan's family has five daughters and two sons. It is reasonable that the salary of the regimental commander should not be able to support these children, but both the boys and girls in their family are skinny, and their clothes are patched.
I have inquired about it before. Chi Tuan has to mail at least half of his monthly salary back home. The elderly in his family often call to ask for money. Their own children can't even get enough to eat. I am really worried that Hu Hu won't have enough to eat when he goes to their house.
Captain Chu's children are all well-raised, but that was only because of his ex-wife. Captain Chu's wife is a new wife and she is already three months pregnant. The baby will be born in a few months. If Huhu goes to their house, how can they have enough energy to take care of two little kids?
As for Captain Liu, his family is in even worse shape. Captain Liu has not even submitted a report to accompany the army. I heard from my husband, Lao Hong, that Captain Liu mentioned that he planned to wait until the elderly in his family passed away before letting his wife and children accompany him to the army. He said that he wanted his wife and children to stay at home to take care of the elderly and fulfill his filial piety.
Two years ago, Liu Ying's family came to visit. I saw that there were more than ten people, big and small. Liu Ying's parents, brother and sister-in-law, and even his brother's children all looked well-fed every day. They were all strong and healthy.
There were only Liu Ying's wife and his two daughters, who looked pale and thin. When I met them that day, I saw Liu Ying's little daughter drooling as she watched Liu Ying's brother's ten-year-old daughter eating egg cake. Liu Ying's wife was watching beside them and didn't even dare to ask for a piece for the child. Liu Ying was there at the time, and it was he who bought the egg cake, but I didn't see him give his daughters a piece.
On the day we confirmed the person to adopt Huhu, Liu Ying also said that if he adopted Huhu, he would send the child back to his hometown and let his wife take care of him. "Deputy Commander, given the situation of his child and wife, I really don't feel comfortable leaving Huhu with him."
Jiang Hai pursed his lips and said, "With so many people in our division, how can we not find a family that can take good care of the child?"
Mrs. Yu was silent for a few seconds. "Deputy Commander, Huhu has lived in my house for nearly three months. The child is well-behaved and obedient. Moreover, after the child was born, his parents basically entrusted him to me to take care of him whenever they had no time. It is not an exaggeration to say that I brought him up.
This time, his parents entrusted him to me before they left for the mission. I have spent more time taking care of this child than his parents. If it were not for the most necessary circumstances, I would not want to give up Huhu's adoption quota.
I have considered everything that the people in our division can consider. Those who live in the family compound have many children. It is hard enough to raise their own children. Who would want to raise other people's children?
If they are not in the family compound, it is either because their military rank is not high enough or they are not married. In such cases, we are not confident in leaving Huhu with them and taking him back to his hometown to be raised.
After much thought, I think you are the only one who is suitable. You have already submitted your report to join the army when you came here. So, you can just stay here with your child when you visit your brother and sister-in-law. Besides, you only have one child, so raising another one won't be a big burden for you.
Huhu was born after his parents got married for almost ten years. His father was the commander of the Second Regiment of our division and also the commander of my husband's group. His mother was also a soldier in the women's company of our division. They were both orphans and had no one at home.
This time, the couple both died while on a mission. Deputy Commander, we can't let the martyrs not rest in peace, nor can we let the martyrs' children not grow up in peace."
Jiang Hai lowered his head in thought. Yu's words were heard by several people in the room. Liu Cuihua sighed and came over.
"Hello, comrade. I'm Jiang Hai's mother. We heard what you said. I know you keep coming to Jiang Hai for the good of the child, and as your teacher, he does have a responsibility to take good care of the child."
Sister Yu was also a little embarrassed. "Hello, Auntie. Hello, my husband and I share the same last name, Yu. You can just call me Xiao Yu. I have no choice. I won't shamelessly come to the teacher again and again unless it's absolutely necessary."
Liu Cuihua pulled Jiang Hai to open the door, "Xiao Yu, come in and talk. It's not a good idea to stand at the door all the time."
Sister Yu repeatedly declined, "No, no, I've said everything I need to say. Commander, just tell me when you've made up your mind. There's no need to go inside."
Liu Cuihua stopped Yu's wife who was about to leave and said, "Come in, have a glass of water and warm yourself up."
When Jiang Dong heard this, he went to find a cup to pour water. As soon as Mrs. Yu sat down on the sofa, the brown sugar water was ready.
Mrs. Yu held the cup and said, "What a waste! Why pour brown sugar water? Just pour plain water."
Liu Cuihua pushed the snack basket on the table forward and said, "Have some dried fruits. They are all picked by us from the mountains in our area. They are delicious."
Sister Yu drank some water to moisten her throat.
"Aunt, it's really worth it for your family to adopt Huhu. Huhu is now over three years old and can speak fluently. We have taught him well. He can eat by himself, take off his pants and pee by himself, and he doesn't wet the bed at night. It's really not tiring to take care of him.
Besides, it doesn't cost much to raise Huhu. Huhu's parents both have pensions, and they saved a lot of money when they were alive. All this money is now with the leaders.
Once Huhu's adoption procedures are completed, the money will be gradually given to Huhu's adopters. In addition, there will be additional subsidies every month until Huhu turns 18.
I remember the rule was eighteen yuan a month, which included ten kilograms of fine grains, fifteen kilograms of coarse grains, and a ticket for malted milk or milk powder. Other tickets also depended on the situation, so even if you adopt Huhu, it wouldn't be too much of a burden on your family."
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