"Second Aunt, does that mean only Mom and Dad are at home?"
"Yes, just like us, but we're better off than your parents. We live closer and can see them every week."
Liu Qiang is such a filial son. We, as your parents, separated from you because we wanted you to succeed in your studies and wanted to provide you with the best learning environment.
While you are at your Aunt Hongmei's house, your aunt needs to invite both civil and martial arts instructors, as well as take care of your daily needs and keep track of your studies.
She's the one who's had the hardest time, don't you think?
Liu Qiang nodded, "Yes, Auntie has a lot to do every day, and she also has to take care of us."
"Well, it's good that you know. Why is she so good to you? Have you ever thought about it?"
The children on the bus were all quite young, so they had all sorts of opinions. Cheng Zhiyuan's answer was the funniest: "Mommy, Mommy, I know, Auntie likes me so much because I'm the cutest."
The adults on the bus all laughed, even Ganlu, who usually had no expression, smiled.
“Yes, our Zhiyuan is the cutest.” Wang Ying rubbed his head.
Er Ya looked at her second son speechlessly, wondering who the child took after.
"Actually, your aunt is good to you without expecting anything in return; she just genuinely cares about you."
Ping An and Jin Song are both grown up now. They are too young to understand, but you two should be sensible by now.
Yes, her own son is so outstanding, and she hopes that the children around her will be just as outstanding, so that in the future you can stand up with dignity and contribute to the country and the people.
When you grow up, you will realize how immensely indebted this is.
Along the way, the only stops were for the children to relieve themselves; all their food was served in the car, since Zhou Shixiong was with them, and this couldn't be taken lightly.
The children are all in very good physical condition; even after sitting in the car for a long time, they don't feel uncomfortable.
The group arrived at the retirement home in the evening. They had been notified yesterday, so preparations had been made in advance.
The car windows were open, and the children smelled the sea breeze, making them full of energy.
Seeing their excited smiling faces, the adults also felt happy.
Zhang Hongmei had given prior instructions that Er Ya and the others would live together with their children, while Zhou Shixiong and the other three would live together. After all, there was a difference in their social status, and Er Ya and the others wouldn't be used to living together.
After getting off the bus, rooms were assigned, and Kang Youzhi was put in charge. Zhang Hongmei was quite satisfied with his arrangements.
The high-ranking leaders have separate residences. The accommodations provided to Er Ya and the others are a bit better than the ordinary ones.
They didn't eat dinner together, but the three elderly people asked Zhang Hongmei to go and keep the children company.
"The three of us old folks can keep each other company."
"Yes, it's only this girl who can patiently stay with us."
After the three finished their meal, they went to rest, but the children couldn't sit still.
"You guys behave yourselves. We're going to the beach later. There will be lots of seafood when the tide goes out at night."
"Auntie, we've finished eating." Liu Qiang put down his chopsticks and looked at Zhang Hongmei obsequiously.
A group of seventeen people walked out of the retirement home. Two male bodyguards were carrying two borrowed baskets.
Standing on the shore, looking at the silvery-white sea in the distance, the children cheered and rushed over.
“Hongmei, you made the right decision. Look how happy the children are.”
"Actually, I was afraid that the seven children would be unhappy."
They all knew I went out with Zhenye and the others, even though they were on a training exercise, but the kids didn't think that way.
Besides, they've been studying so hard for so long, they deserve to relax.
"Hongmei, actually, you're the one who spoils the children the most."
"What else can we do? They still have time to come out now. If we were to become like Zhenye and the others, they wouldn't even be able to come out and have fun if they wanted to."
"Auntie, look, is this a crab?" Liu Qiang ran over to Zhang Hongmei, holding a small crab in his hand, and asked.
"Yes, these are crabs. We can eat them every day since we live here."
The children also collected sea snails and razor clams.
"Auntie, can we eat them tomorrow?"
Zhang Hongmei shook her head, "I really don't know. I think they probably need to be kept in clean water for a few days before they can be eaten? But crabs should be fine."
Liu Qiang ran off again to tell his friends.
“Hongmei, why do I feel that Jinsong has become much quieter? Look, even his smile seems forced,” Erya asked, pointing to Liu Jinsong standing in the distance.
"Sigh! I don't know how to say it. Maybe Zhenye and the others are too outstanding, and he got nervous and under too much pressure."
“Hongmei, you’ve been so sincere to him, how could you still have such thoughts?” Wang Ying immediately glared at him.
Zhang Hongmei didn't know how to say it. After thinking for a moment, she thought, "He's probably going through puberty, and he's especially sensitive, right?"
“That’s no excuse, Hongmei. I know the nature of his family; they’re all selfish and foolish. I don’t think Liu Jingsong is like that either.”
Er Ya frowned. "It shouldn't be like that. He's been raised by us since he was a child. He won't become that kind of person."
"Hongmei, but you've forgotten the saying that old habits die hard."
Zhang Hongmei didn't know what to say either, "Let's see, if it doesn't work, we'll find someone to talk to him."
"Yes, that's right. Hongmei, you should talk to Brother Jingze."
"We'll talk about it when we get back. Right now, Jingze is spending all his rest time on the mountain. I don't know if he'll have any time."
Er Ya thought for a moment, "Should I talk to him?"
Zhang Hongmei shook her head. "Let's not. He's a thirteen-year-old boy now. Let Jingze and the others talk to him. We're not a good match."
"Seeing him like this, I'm starting to worry," Wang Ying sighed. The child is getting more and more troublesome as he gets older.
Er Ya and Lu Jing both nodded, agreeing with the sentiment.
"Let's talk about it when they reach puberty. You're worrying about it a bit too early."
“Hongmei, I don’t think Zhenye and the others would do that.”
Zhang Hongmei sighed, "I'm very worried. They want to go down the mountain at twelve and then go to high school. I don't object to that, but Xiao Er and Xiao Si want to go to military school."
I regretted sending Shitou to military academy so much, how can I let them go without my permission?
“Hongmei, what are you thinking? The Gu family is a military family. How can Xiao Si not go to military school?”
And I was wondering if Chief Zhang's power would be handed over to Xiao Er?
Zhang Hongmei was taken aback by Wang Ying's words. Yes, the best thing for them was to attend military academy, so they would be capable and less vulnerable.
"Well, if you want to go, then go ahead. I can't really interfere too much. But what mother wouldn't feel at ease?"
Wang Ying fell silent. Yes, if Zhiyu wanted to join the army, she wouldn't want him to either. Even though Zeng Zhongkang came from the military, he wasn't willing either.
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