The young soldier on duty at the door was the same one from last time. When he saw the two brothers, he greeted them with a smile.
Xu Mo stood there and gave him a not-so-standard military salute.
Then he said to Xu An, "Second brother, you should go back and take care of the house. If you have nothing to do, clean up the yard.
The backyard is so big, it would be a shame to leave it empty. You can clean it up and plant some vegetables. It will be more convenient for your parents to eat them when we leave. ”
After saying that, he went in and waved to him before leaving.
Xu An looked at his back and gritted his teeth in anger, "You little bastard, how can you order people around like this?"
During the days you were at home, you went out to have fun every day. Why didn't you talk about tidying the yard and planting vegetables?
Xiao Mo entered the compound, greeted people along the way, and arrived at the Lu family's small building.
He took out the key and opened the door. Last time, Aunt Lu tied the key with a rope and hung it around his neck, telling him to open the door and go in when he came.
He went to the kitchen first and saw only one cabbage, so he took the basket and prepared to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some meat, vegetables, etc.
There were two snack tickets that were about to expire in the drawer where I kept my money and bills, so I took them and prepared to buy them back together.
The wife of Chief Wang next door was walking out with a basket.
"Grandma Wang, are you going to buy vegetables too?" When Xiao Mo saw her, he ran over to say hello.
"Hey, isn't this the eldest son of the old Lu family? Why haven't I seen you these days?"
"Grandma Wang, I was out on business these days and just came back today." The two of them walked towards the supply and marketing cooperative while talking.
On the way, they met a few aunts who were buying vegetables. Xiao Mo was holding a basket of vegetables and sandwiched among this group of women. He didn't feel out of place at all. He chatted and laughed with these people.
After work, Mr. and Mrs. Lu went to the cafeteria, preparing to eat something at noon and go back to work in the evening.
Someone familiar with them asked when they saw them, "Director Shen, Dean Lu, why don't you two go home for dinner? Your son bought a lot of food today."
The two heard that Xiao Mo was here! I didn’t go to the canteen and went straight home.
The food was already on the table. Xiao Mo was watering the flowers in the yard. When he saw them come back, he put down the kettle.
"Go wash your hands now. Today I made your favorite dishes, Chinese cabbage with vinegar, stir-fried pork with chili peppers, and steamed rice. They are so delicious."
Mother Lu walked over and pinched his face, then said with a smile, "How come my son is so capable?"
Father Lu also asked with a smile: "Xiao Mo, when did you come here? Where is your second brother?"
"My second brother sent me here and left. He went home to grow vegetables."
After the two of them sat down, Xiao Mo brought over three bowls of rice and gave each of them a piece of meat.
"Eat quickly. I will cook for you here in the next two days. You will all have a good rest."
After saying that, he picked up a piece of meat and ate it, then scooped a big mouthful of rice into his mouth.
Mother Lu picked up some more cabbage and put it in his bowl.
"Did the old woman go to the house to make trouble these two days?"
"No, my parents are back. My dad went to see his severed brother a few days ago, so the old woman didn't come."
Xiao Mo was eating and speaking vaguely. He felt that the man must have some leverage over his father, otherwise he would not be so obedient.
"Do your parents come home every day now?"
Dad Lu ate the meat that his eldest son had picked out and thought it tasted really good, even better than the food in the cafeteria.
"I go out in the morning and come back at dinner time. My dad said that the school is very busy during this period."
After finishing the meal in his mouth, he whispered, "Maybe the college entrance examination will be resumed."
Mr. and Mrs. Lu also heard about it. This matter is no longer a secret. Several meetings have been held to discuss it.
Father Lu asked: "When are you and your second brother going to go back?"
"We will be going back in two or three days. My brother-in-law's leave is about to expire. We need to return to Yushu Village before he leaves."
Xiao Mo was about to serve the rice when he saw that they still had half of their bowls full, so he urged them, "Hurry up and eat. I steamed a lot of rice today. You should each eat two bowls."
Mother Lu felt reluctant to let him go again when she thought about it, so she discussed it with him.
"Why don't you let your second brother go back alone, and you stay to go to school."
Xiao Mo looked at her and sighed: "If I stay, what will happen to Niupitang? Grandpa Qi misses me too!"
After thinking for a while, he said, "You four adults try your best to bring my sister and the others back. Then our family can be reunited."
Father Lu said, "Your brother-in-law will be transferred to Beijing after the Chinese New Year. Then your sister and Niupitang will be able to join the army. I will also find a way to transfer your second brother and seventh grandfather here as well."
Xiao Mo asked happily: "Really? Can my brother-in-law really be transferred here after the New Year?"
"It's true. We have already agreed to transfer him here to be the group leader."
Speaking of this, Mother Lu was also very happy. After the New Year, her son, daughter-in-law and grandson would all be back.
"Oh, my brother-in-law is so awesome, he's even the head of a group. That guy named Huo Zhenting even said that my brother-in-law was defeated by him. Humph, I think he just knows how to brag."
Mr. and Mrs. Lu couldn't help laughing after hearing what he said. This kid is quite vindictive.
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