She didn't want to take it in, but she couldn't not take it. Everyone knew the eldest son had sent a letter, and if she didn't say anything, the old man would definitely be angry.
As soon as she entered the room, Zhang Sumei smiled and said, "Old Liu, our boss has written again!"
Didn't you ask for his address before? Come quick, the boss's been transferred to a different research institute! Check it out!
She was actually a little alarmed. Could her eldest son really go to a prestigious place like a research institute?
You know, the eldest brother only has a high school education. What kind of work could he do at a research institute?
Liu Shile's lips twitched as she listened. Why didn't you mention that they were in the capital first?
This cheapskate mom is really good at avoiding the main issue; look, she's directly diverted Dad's attention.
Liu Weisong was genuinely happy. Now that his son was at that research institute, did that mean he wouldn't have to go to the battlefield?
Not going to the battlefield means his son is safe. Before, whenever he thought about his son risking his life on the battlefield, his heart would ache.
He was furious when his son ran off to join the army without a word, but there was nothing he could do. The boy was gone.
Moreover, he would leave for many years without returning home, and when he did occasionally come home, he would only make a brief appearance before leaving again.
Now that his son has been transferred, how could he not be happy?
I was a little upset at first, but now I can't care about that anymore. I'm just so happy for my son.
"Dad, Mom, where is my older brother working at the research institute?" Liu Shile decided to remind her father.
Dad isn't blind, but he wants to pretend to be, and Liu Shile doesn't want him to continue pretending.
It's better to clarify some things early on, so you don't feel constrained when doing things later.
So she spoke with a joyful and curious expression, as if she really wanted to know news about her older brother.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Sumei's face immediately darkened. That damned girl!
Why is she getting involved now? Wouldn't it be better if she waited until the old man had processed what happened before slowly bringing up which city the eldest son lives in?
Liu Weisong hadn't really noticed; his focus was entirely on the research institute. But now, hearing his daughter's question, he suddenly remembered this matter.
Yes, my son is at some research institute, but which city is he in?
If they were nearby, they might be able to go and take a look, and then his gaze fell on the words 'capital'.
Then the joy on his face faded. If his wife had replied to his eldest son back then, would they have been able to meet in the capital?
Didn't she know how long it had been since she and her son had seen each other? Why would she do this?
But in front of the child, he didn't lose his temper, and just forced a smile and said, "Your older brother is in the capital."
"Oh, in the capital? Good heavens, if we had known earlier, we could have gone to see our big brother!"
Liu Shile covered her face in shock and said with great regret.
Zhang Sumei really wanted to beat this brat to death, but unfortunately she didn't dare to do it.
She used to slap her every now and then, but she hasn't hit her since last year.
Seeing the expression on her husband's face, Zhang Sumei was furious.
However, she still hadn't given up, and could only force a smile and say, "That's right, it's all my fault."
If I had been more resourceful, perhaps you and your sons could have been reunited. It's my fault, my fault!
As she said this, tears inexplicably started falling again.
Liu Shile was speechless. Why didn't this person seem like a pure and innocent girl before?
"How can you blame Mom for this? She's probably just too happy to think straight. Besides, she just said that pregnancy makes you stupid for three years, so it's understandable, right, Dad?"
Liu Shile blinked. Anyway, her cheap mother was using this as an excuse, so she didn't mind silencing her for now.
Zhang Sumei was furious, but she couldn't refute it. However, the words she spoke sounded so awkward.
Liu Weisong isn't really stupid. If he were, how could he have run a small business for so many years and still sent all his children to school?
Whether or not it was his insistence, all the children in the family went to school.
So he looked at his daughter intently before saying, "Alright, Lele, you can go out and play now. Dad's a little tired and needs to rest for a while."
Well, whatever makes you happy.
Seeing his reaction, Liu Shile wasn't angry. Everyone has their own choices, and it's none of her business.
She did what she thought she should do and said what she thought she should say; what others choose is none of her business.
Liu Shile left the house but didn't go back to her own room. Instead, she went to the kitchen to chat with her older brothers and sisters.
However, as soon as she entered the kitchen, her older brother and sister asked her what the letter said.
Liu Shile concealed the truth and directly told the contents of the letter, then casually mentioned her elder brother's location.
Then, the siblings were upset again, because their father and sister almost met their older brother!
But because of one accident after another, I couldn't see him. It's such a pity when I think about it.
Liu Shile didn't care, since she already knew her older brother was safe and sound.
Well, okay, it's the kind of near-death experience where you escaped unharmed.
If the siblings knew, they would probably be heartbroken, but unfortunately they probably will never know.
"I wish my eldest brother could come back when my eldest sister gets married," Liu Shihua said with a sigh after a moment of joy.
Liu Shile nodded. "That makes sense. Why don't we write a letter to our elder brother and ask if he can come back?"
Upon hearing her sister's suggestion, Liu Shixi quickly shook her head, "No, we can't hold our brother back."
Liu Shihui, who was initially somewhat interested, nodded in agreement after hearing her elder sister's words.
Liu Shile almost rolled her eyes. Fine, whatever makes you happy.
"Speaking of which, it's been several years since my eldest brother came back. He always reports good news and never bad news, so I wonder how he's been doing all these years."
Liu Shixi was a little worried about her older brother, so she asked, "Shihua, Lele, do you think something happened that our older brother suddenly changed jobs?"
Liu Shile really wanted to say, "Big sister, you're so smart, you guessed it right every time."
If she wasn't mistaken, it was probably because her older brother was injured; he had some hidden injuries in his body.
In particular, her older brother also had some problems with his hands. She noticed this at the time, but the situation was urgent, and her older brother did not agree to spend more time on treatment.
Now that she's heard her older brother won't be going to the battlefield anymore, Liu Shile feels that this is a blessing in disguise.
After all, weapons have no eyes. Although the country may seem peaceful, it is because there are many lovely people who are bearing the burden for the people.
Just like the older brother and his comrades before.
Liu Shile thought to herself that if she had the chance, she should try to cure her older brother, for the sake of that letter.
Yes, in the letter my older brother wrote home before, he specifically mentioned the issue of his younger siblings' studies.
In his letter, he urged his parents to make sure his younger siblings received an education.
Although she didn't need this favor, Liu Shile still accepted it.
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