The final result was the same as always: Xia Wenhua was very enthusiastic and insisted on giving the pastries to Aunt Wang.
Aunt Wang couldn't refuse her kind offer, so she accepted it.
She was delighted that she could treat her grandson to some sweet treats in the evening, and her smile grew even brighter. She even kindly told Xia Wenhua about the childcare class.
"Xia, your two children can eat and clean up by themselves now. If you're usually too busy to take care of them, you could send them to a preschool."
"The children in our preschool program only come from the military compound, so it's much safer than the ones outside. Plus, Xiaochen and Xiaoguang have someone to play with; it's much better than what I, as an old woman, can manage."
There were always some benefits to helping Xia Wenhua take care of her children, so Aunt Wang was naturally willing to do so.
But the widow and her child next door, whose husband hadn't returned, made her feel guilty about taking things from others.
Aunt Wang meant well, and fearing that Xia Wenhua might misunderstand, she specially explained, "Xia, these two children are very well-behaved, and I would definitely like to see them."
I know you worry about leaving the child here, and you're also afraid of troubling me when you go out occasionally. Sending the child to the after-school program costs only a few dollars a month and will save you a lot of trouble.
If it were someone who didn't have money, Aunt Wang wouldn't have dared to bring up this suggestion.
Every time Xia Wenhua asked her to look after the children, she would bring back some food, and it was never cheap.
She felt embarrassed because she felt like she had been taking advantage of everyone.
I don't know what's going on with this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, but they're obviously not short of money. Aunt Wang was afraid they were new here and didn't know about the childcare program, so she was taking the risk of offending them.
"Auntie, do you still have a childcare class here?"
The military base in Heilongjiang Province is small, and although there are many military dependents, they come from all age groups, so there is simply no way to set up a training class.
At first, Xia Wenhua had considered the issue of the Yuhong Class, but after Sister Huang explained it to her, she realized that the military region did not have one, and she had forgotten about it when she came to Guangxi Province.
She learned from Aunt Wang that the childcare class here had been running for a long time, and the teachers were all outstanding military spouses selected by the army, which made her even more interested.
“When my sons were little, they were all placed in preschool classes. There were many children there, and the teachers were very responsible. You can definitely rest assured that your children are in good hands.”
Pei Ying's test results are not yet available, but even if it's not stomach cancer, it's a rather serious stomach condition that will likely require hospitalization.
The child's immune system was weak, so she didn't plan to take the child to the hospital. It wouldn't be good to keep bothering Aunt Wang.
Aunt Wang's suggestion to start a children's education class was a huge help to Xia Wenhua.
After getting the details about the preschool program from Aunt Wang, Xia Wenhua returned home and discussed sending her two children to the program.
"Xiao Chen, Xiao Guang, did you hear what Mom and Grandma Wang just said? Would you like to go to the preschool class and play with the other children?"
The two children, who had never been to school before, had no idea what going to the preschool class was for. When they heard that they would have to leave their mother and grandmother, their first reaction was fear.
Xiao Chen and Xiao Guang exchanged a glance, then held hands and looked pitifully at Pei Ying: "Grandma, did we do something wrong? Don't you and Mommy want us anymore?"
Their two little faces were filled with grievance, as if they would immediately cry if Pei Ying nodded.
Pei Ying's heart melted; she had no reason left: "No, no, Xiao Chen and Xiao Guang are the best. How could Grandma bear to abandon you? And Mom wouldn't either, right?"
Pei Ying, who was looking up and seeking Xia Wenhua's approval, narrowed her eyes at Xia Wenhua and felt inexplicably guilty.
"Wenhua, the child is still too young, and it's a bit too early for him to start school. I don't think this preschool class is necessary, what do you think?"
Xia Wenhua secretly rolled her eyes: "Mom, I won't tell."
She quickly stepped forward and gently patted Xiao Chen and Xiao Guang on the head.
"Stop causing trouble. You two have always been smart, don't you understand what your mother means?" Xia Wenhua looked at the two mischievous little brats, feeling both annoyed and amused.
The children are smart and perceptive. When she and Pei Songbai are alone, Xia Wenhua truly understands what geniuses are. These two darlings are practically here to repay a debt of gratitude.
With Grandma around, things are different. Pei Xiangchen and Pei Xiangguang act differently when facing Pei Ying.
They had all the spoiled and whiny behavior that other children would exhibit, which made Xia Wenhua, a mother who took over the family halfway through her life, feel heartbroken.
Don't say that children don't understand; they are the ones who know people's hearts best.
The original owner's neglect of her children from childhood to adulthood still left a mark on the hearts of her two little ones. She thought she had been good enough to her children, but the feeling she gave them was still different from that of Pei Ying.
Xia Wenhua was glad that she had taken her child's words seriously, and she went home to see Pei Ying this time.
Not only did it save Pei Ying's life, it also made her realize that her own child was just an ordinary person.
They are not like the minor villains in the story who take down the whole world. If the world gives them a little warmth, they will never go down that path of no return.
Xia Wenhua thought it was quite nice that the two children were acting cute in front of Pei Ying; the children's mental health must be much better than before.
But as much as she wanted to act cute, there was absolutely no room for negotiation when it came to going to school.
After Xia Wenhua had a friendly (and forceful) conversation with the children, the two little ones pouted so much they could hang oil bottles on their lips, but still went with their mother and grandmother to the aftercare class to find out what was going on.
They went in the afternoon, and the children hadn't finished school yet. An older teacher came out to greet them.
“We don’t teach the children anything here. Everyone is busy and doesn’t have time to look after them, so we’ve found a few military wives to look after them to make sure they don’t get hurt.”
Children aged two to five can be sent here. With me watching them, their safety is definitely not a problem.
Teacher Liang was one of the first teachers in the early childhood education class. The class was backed by the military, and the teachers were all military spouses, so safety was definitely not a problem.
This place is close to Anshi, and it is easier for educated military spouses to find jobs in the city than for ordinary people. Even if they don't go to the city, they can find good jobs in the area where they are stationed.
Dealing with children is not an easy task. Most of the children in the early childhood education class are patient military wives with limited education.
Teacher Liang led Xia Wenhua and Pei Ying to stand outside a classroom and looked around. The teacher was leading the children in playing games.
The smiles on every child's face are genuine, and the fact that the Yuhong Class is accepted by the parents in the compound must mean it has its merits.
Before Xia Wenhua and Pei Ying could even speak, the two little brats who had been making a ruckus at home and refusing to go to school had already betrayed them.
Pei Xiangguang and Pei Xiangchen hurriedly grabbed their parents' hands, saying, "Mom, I want to go play with them!"
"Grandma, I want to go play!"
They had previously complained that there were no children to play with in Heilongjiang Province, but now that they see so many children playing games, they are immediately tempted.
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