Knowing that her family would come to see her performance, Xiao Yunxi was overjoyed. Han Yulan asked her, "Sweetie, what are you performing?" Xiao Yunxi replied mysteriously, "I won't tell you, you'll all find out on Children's Day." Han Yulan nodded, "Alright! Grandma won't ask, I'll definitely come to see you perform." The little one nodded like a chick pecking at rice, then looked at Xiao Yuanzhi in Xia Liang's arms. The little one was already six months old and could eat some complementary foods. Xia Liang had asked Wu Ma to steam an egg for her, and she was feeding her now. Seeing her sister's mouth full of egg paste, Yunxi frowned and said disdainfully, "Mommy, why is my sister so dirty? Look at her mouth." Gu Weiguo said: “Your little sister is still small. When she’s your age, she’ll be just as clean as you.” The little guy looked at his grandfather with a skeptical expression. “Really? I don’t think I was that messy when I was little. I was a clean baby.” Han Yulan laughed and said, “When you were little, you ate black sesame paste all over your face. Your dad thought you ate poop and was so scared that he took you to wash your face. He tried to clean it out of your mouth for ages, and you even threw up. It was your grandma Wu who saw it and realized it was a misunderstanding.” The whole family couldn’t help but laugh, except for little Gu Yunxi, who looked pale and said in a grumpy tone, “Bad dad, I don’t want to talk to him anymore. He actually thought I ate poop.”
Gu Yanxiao, far away in Heilongjiang Province, was unaware that his mother's whim of teasing her granddaughter had incurred his mother's displeasure. He was currently in the regimental commander's office, where he was being assigned to attend military academy. He knew that upon returning from the academy, he would be promoted to regimental commander, and he had readily agreed. After all, who could refuse such a valuable opportunity for learning and advancement, especially since the academy was located in his hometown, the provincial capital? It would be strange if he refused. Just thinking about being able to go home every week filled him with immense joy. However, in the regimental commander's office, he had to remain composed. Other battalion commanders were also attending the training, one of whom, Zhang Jiashuo, went directly to the military hospital to visit his sister, Zhang Mengyao. He arrived at an office and knocked on the door. The person inside called out, "Come in." He opened the door and saw his sister, Zhang Mengyao, sitting in front of the office wearing a white coat. Seeing her brother, she asked in confusion, "Are you feeling unwell?" Zhang Jiashuo smiled helplessly, "Can't you wish me well for once? Can't I come to see you when I'm healthy?" Zhang Mengyao pouted, "It's just that you've been busy with training. You haven't come to see me in a long time." Zhang Jiashuo said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I've really been too busy lately. Are you settling in alright?" Zhang Mengyao nodded, "It's alright, I'm pretty familiar with things now. It's been almost two months, and I'm getting to know my colleagues pretty well too." Zhang Jiashuo nodded, "That's good. I was worried you weren't quite comfortable with your colleagues yet." Zhang Mengyao asked in confusion, "What's wrong if we're not? What's up?" Zhang Jiashuo said excitedly, "I'm going to a military academy back home. It might take three years. I'm worried you won't adapt well here alone." He didn't want to give up this opportunity for advancement, nor did he want his sister to be alone without anyone to take care of her. To his surprise, his sister wasn't sad at all. Instead, she excitedly asked, "Is Gu Yanxiao going?" Zhang Jiashuo was a little angry and said, "Mengyao, give up! He's already married." He didn't know why, but ever since his sister first saw Gu Yanxiao, she had fallen hopelessly in love with him. Now, knowing that Yao had left, she wasn't even sad, and was actually concerned about whether Gu Yanxiao would go. But she was his sister, what could he do? Zhang Mengyao scoffed, "So what if he's married? There are divorces, right? Sooner or later he'll realize how good I am, and he'll know who's the most suitable person for him." Seeing his sister's confident look, Zhang Jiashuo felt helpless. His sister had always been like this since she was little, never giving up until she got what she wanted. This time was no exception. Gu Yanxiao had rejected her many times, but she still wouldn't give up. And Gu Yanxiao was blind to her talent. His sister was so outstanding, yet he cruelly rejected her and embarrassed her in public. Thinking of this, he looked depressed. Seeing her brother standing there in a daze, Zhang Mengyao asked疑惑地问道, "Brother, you still haven't answered me, is Gu Yanxiao going to military academy?" Zhang Jiashuo nodded helplessly, "Of course he's going. He always gets first place in the all-army competitions." Although he was a little jealous, and because Gu Yanxiao had embarrassed his sister, he had a lot of resentment towards him, but he had to admit that he was an excellent soldier. After Zhang Jiashuo left, Zhang Mengyao picked up the phone and dialed a number.
On Children's Day, which happened to be a Sunday, Xia Liang, who had no work, started preparing her eldest daughter's dress early in the morning. The little one chattered non-stop, constantly talking about her performance that day and repeatedly reminding everyone to attend. Xia Liang sighed, "Okay, okay, hurry up and wash your face, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, and go to school. Otherwise, if you're late, the teacher won't let you go on stage." Xiao Yunxi immediately shut up, quickly washed up, ate breakfast, picked up her schoolbag, and said, "Mom, I'm leaving now. You must remember to come." Gu Weiguo said, "Be careful on the way, sweetie." Xiao Yunxi nodded, "Okay." Then, carrying her schoolbag, she went next door to find Xiaomi to go to school together. Han Yulan sighed, "My ears are about to fall off from her constant chatter." Despite saying that, she still quickly finished her meal, changed her clothes, and said, "Everyone should dress neatly today. We can't let my granddaughter down." Gu Weiguo was speechless.
After getting herself ready, Xia Liang changed her little girl into a dress and found her an old hat that her older sister had worn. It was alright now, but the midday sun was very strong, and sunburn wouldn't be good. After preparing the things the second child would need and taking her camera, Xia Liang went out with her parents-in-law and Aunt Wu.
Upon arriving at the kindergarten, the performance took place on the playground. Each classroom had a designated area with long, double benches. The teachers had assigned a few older children to hold signs, and Xia Liang and her family found their seats in Xiao Yunxi's class following the signs. They had arrived relatively early; many more children arrived later, and everyone sat down according to the seating arrangements the school had made for their children, waiting for the performance. Xia Liang sat with Wu Ma, holding her second child, while her in-laws sat to her left, making it easier to care for the baby.
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