At Han Bin's insistence, Xiao Man led everyone on their way after lunch.
Xiaoman's family has a total of four bicycles. When they are in the city, Han Bin takes Xiaoman, Naonao takes his older sister, Tengteng takes his younger brother, and Zuozuo takes Youyou. Xiaohei follows beside Xiaoman.
Once outside the city, Xiaoman asked everyone, "Who wants to ride a horse?"
Luo Susu was young and couldn't stay at home. When Xiaoman and the others returned, Luo Susu was out for a stroll again, leaning on her cane.
Upon seeing Xiaoman, Luo Susu, leaning on her cane, came to greet her. "Sister Xiaoman, you're back? I..." Before Luo Susu could finish speaking, she saw Naonao, Tengteng, Zuozuo, and Youyou. "Sister Xiaoman, they..."
Luo Susu knew that Xiaoman had six children. But... but no matter how Luo Susu looked at them, Naonao and Tengteng didn't seem like Xiaoman's sons; they seemed more like Xiaoman's younger brothers.
Xiaoman smiled and said, "My son."
"Huh?!" Luo Susu's eyes widened in surprise. "Sister Xiaoman, your son... your son is already this big?"
"Hmm." Xiaoman jumped off Xiao Hei's back and introduced them to Luo Susu, Nao Nao, and Tengteng.
Luo Susu looked at Naonao and Tengteng, then at Zuozuo and Youyou: "Sister Xiaoman, they look so alike! Sister Xiaoman, can you tell them apart?"
"Yes. I heard you wanted to see me about something?"
"Um."
"Then come to my house for a visit."
"good."
Because Luo Susu's foot hadn't fully healed, everyone walked rather slowly. Along the way, Luo Susu kept glancing left and right. She wanted to see Naonao and Tengteng, but Naonao and Tengteng were almost as tall as Han Bin, and Luo Susu was too embarrassed to look.
Of Xiaoman's six children, Zuo Zuo is the most cheerful and talkative. Seeing Luo Susu staring at him and You You, Zuo Zuo smiled at her. "Sister, it'll take you at least five or six years to tell us brothers apart. Sister, we're new here and not familiar with the place yet. Could you introduce us?"
“Okay.” Luo Susu introduced the group to Xiaoman and the others.
After Luo Susu finished speaking, Zuo Zuo looked at Luo Susu and said, "Sister, you know so much. Sister, did you grow up here?"
"Hmm. Let me tell you, when I was little..."
When they arrived at Xiaoman's house, Xiaoman and her friends already knew a lot about the military region from Luo Susu. Of course, what Luo Susu knew was all about the family quarters and the people living there.
When the old wolf heard that Xiaoman and the others had returned, he ran out of the yard.
The younger brother hugged the old wolf and rubbed it for a while.
Old Guo was very happy to see that Xiaoman and the others had all returned. "I'll go and cook something delicious for you."
When Nao Nao and Tengteng heard that Lao Guo was going to cook, they prepared to go and help.
Old Guo chuckled and said, "None of you are allowed to lift a finger today," before heading off to the kitchen to get busy.
Old Shang looked at Naonao and Tengteng and asked, "Was your journey smooth?"
Nao Nao: "Smooth sailing, we didn't encounter a single rain shower along the way."
Old Shang stroked his beard and chuckled, "That went quite smoothly."
Han Bin glanced at Xiao Man. His meaning was: This is too smooth! Can this be called training?
Xiaoman looked up and glared at the heavens: Damn you, heavens! To spare your lazy daughter from suffering, you not only didn't let them get wet in the rain, you didn't even let the wind blow! Damn you, heavens!
Old Shang could tell from Xiaoman looking up at the sky that she was scolding the heavens again. "Haha..."
Seeing how happy Old Shang was, the older sister said, "Grandpa Shang, we're really lucky this time."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoman looked up and glared at the heavens.
Old Shang laughed even louder.
Han Bin squeezed Xiaoman's hand. Meaning: Don't be angry, just don't let your daughter and sons be together next time.
Xiaoman glared at the heavens again: "Susu, come sit in my room."
"good."
After Xiaoman led Luo Susu into the house, Luo Susu told Xiaoman what Grandma Wei and Wei Yanhong had done. Luo Susu often went out for a stroll with her cane. So, she knew everything Grandma Wei and Wei Yanhong had done: "Sister Xiaoman, do you want to go and settle accounts with them? If you go, I'll go with you."
Xiaoman smiled and said, "No need."
Luo Susu looked at Xiaoman and asked, "Aren't you angry when they act like this?"
"A clown. Not worth mentioning."
“That’s true. It’s not worth getting angry over people like that.” Luo Susu remembered that Han Bin moved to the military base after discovering Grandma Wei and Wei Yanhong’s intentions. “Sister Xiaoman, Commander Han didn’t give them a chance at all.”
Xiaoman smiled.
Luo Susu chatted with Xiaoman about other things.
More than an hour later, Luo Susu finally took her leave.
After a while, Lao Guo's meal was ready.
That evening, at Han Bin's request, Xiao Man tidied him up properly.
The next day, after breakfast, Han Bin went to work feeling refreshed.
After Han Bin left, Xiao Man sent Nao Nao and Tengteng to the military district's affiliated school to find a teacher to handle their schooling.
After Zuo Zuo and You You washed all the pots and pans, they took their younger brother out to familiarize himself with the surroundings.
After finishing his meal, Lao Guo rested for a while and then went back to tending the vegetable garden with his hoe.
Only Lao Shang, Xiaoman, and her older sister were left at home. The older sister was studying with Lao Shang. Xiaoman was packing her things.
Around nine o'clock, Xiao Hei barked a few times. "Master, an old lady and a woman in her twenties have come to the door."
The old wolf blocked the doorway and howled a few times.
Xiaoman came out of the house. "Hello! Who are you?"
When they saw Xiaoman, both Grandma Wei and Wei Yanhong were stunned.
Grandma Wei: "Are you Commander Han's wife? You're so young!"
"Um."
Grandma Wei thought to herself: No wonder Commander Han doesn't like my daughter, it turns out there's already a little vixen in the house. "Hello, I'm Commander Wei's mother. This is my daughter. Her name is Yan Hong."
Xiaoman glanced at Wei Yanhong. She was pretty; no wonder she dared to make a move on Han Bin. Xiaoman called out "Old Wolf," and Old Wolf stepped aside.
Xiaoman looked at Grandma Wei and Wei Yanhong: "Come in."
Grandma Wei: "Okay."
Xiaoman led Grandma Wei and Wei Yanhong to the living room.
After they sat down, Xiaoman poured two glasses of water for the mother and daughter. "Drink some water."
On the other side, the older sister glanced outside when she heard the wolf howl. Upon seeing Grandma Wei and Wei Yanhong, she immediately put on her shoes and went outside.
Old Shang could tell who had come just by looking at his sister's posture. "Don't go until your mother calls you.
The older sister pouted. "Okay."
On the other side, Grandma Wei wanted to chat with Xiaoman about everyday things. But no matter what she talked about, Xiaoman could end the conversation with just one or two words.
After a short while, Grandma Wei couldn't continue the conversation. She cursed inwardly, "What's with the pretense?" "Xiaoman, Auntie wants to ask you for a favor."
Xiaoman smiled. "Speak."
"Auntie...Auntie wants you to be her matchmaker. What do you think..."
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