Qi Zhijun packed up all his things, took another look at the place where he had lived for many years, and strode out.
Xu Meili followed him reluctantly: "Are we really going back to the capital?"
They have been here for so many years. She is familiar with the neighbors and has gotten used to the climate here. She really doesn't want to go to the capital.
The air in the capital was so dry, and she didn't even know anyone there.
If she had a choice, she would rather go to the provincial capital, at least Xu Yingying was there, and so was her grandson.
"I've bought a house in Beijing. We'll have a place to live when we get there. You can go out for a walk when you're free, or buy things you like."
Qi Zhijun's voice was not loud, but it scared Xu Meili.
Xu Meili's voice was sharp: "What? Buying a house? Why are you buying a house in Beijing? How much does it cost?"
Even if she seldom goes to Beijing, she knows that housing prices in Beijing are not cheap. Buying a house in Beijing?
Does their family still have any savings?
"Houses in Beijing are a bit expensive," Qi Zhijun frowned, and then said, "But the medical level in Beijing is high. We are all old, so it's better for us to live in Beijing."
With Qi Zhijun's level, he can live in a retirement home and the government will take care of his medical care, but Xu Meili can't do that. She has to pay for everything she does.
The most important thing is that Qi Zhijun is old, and he wants to go to Beijing to live with Qi Mengmeng and his four grandchildren.
He has been in the army all these years and has hardly been to the capital city. Now that he has finally retired, he will definitely go there.
Xu Meili also knew this, but she wanted to go to the provincial capital more. She also wanted to live with her daughter.
"The hospital in the provincial capital is not bad either. We can live there. The residential area where Yingying and her family bought a house is very good. We can buy a house there."
Qi Zhijun turned his head and looked at her: "How about, you go to the provincial capital and I go to the capital."
"No." Xu Meili shook her head quickly.
She is already at this age, how can she be separated from Qi Zhijun?
If she went to Xu Yingying's house by herself, who would pay for it if she got sick or had a disaster? Xu Yingying's life would not be as good as Qi Mengmeng's.
Besides, Xu Yingying's mother-in-law lived in her house. Even if she went to the provincial capital, it would not be convenient for her to live in Xu Yingying's house, so she could only live outside.
Thinking of this, she said to Qi Zhijun with a wronged look on her face: "Let's go to the capital."
If she was twenty years old now and made such an expression, Qi Zhijun might be able to coax her, but she is already a grandmother, and such an expression was a bit eye-catching. Qi Zhijun couldn't bear to watch it and strode forward.
Xu Meili didn't dare to hesitate any longer and quickly followed.
Returning to Beijing to retire was a decision Qi Zhijun made after much consideration.
Over the years, seeing his old friends enjoying their grandchildren, each of them with a little kid by their side, he was particularly envious.
Now that he has finally retired, of course he hopes to stay with his only daughter.
Although Qi Mengmeng's four children are grown up, he feels that he is still strong and can take care of his grandchildren in the future.
Thinking about the fact that he will have several great-grandchildren calling him great-grandfather in the future, Qi Zhijun feels like he can wake up with a smile even in his sleep.
Even after arriving in Beijing, the smile on Qi Zhijun's face never stopped.
When they came back this time, Qi Mengmeng asked someone to buy soft sleeper tickets for them in advance, and Qi Zhijun checked in all their luggage. He and Xu Meili only carried two bags when they got off the train.
"Dad, Dad."
Qi Mengmeng took a special leave to pick up Qi Zhijun.
When Qi Zhijun saw Qi Mengmeng, his eyes lit up and he walked over quickly.
"Grandpa."
"Grandma Xu."
Kang Kang took the bag from Qi Zhijun and greeted the two of them again.
Kang Kang was taking a rest today, so Qi Mengmeng drafted him in and drove over to pick him up.
Qi Zhijun looked at Qi Mengmeng's car and was a little surprised: "You bought a new car again?"
Qi Mengmeng smiled and nodded, then opened the back door.
"It's more convenient for Yuanyuan and her friends to go out with a car, so I gave them my original car."
Kang Kang sat in the driver's seat and turned back with a smile: "Grandpa, if you have anything, just call me and I'll take you for a ride."
"I think you want to drive."
Qi Zhijun raised his eyebrows and looked at Kang Kang with an expression that said, "I know what you are thinking."
"Grandpa found out." Kang Kang laughed and started the car.
"Dad, I have fewer classes recently. Just call me if you want to go anywhere." Qi Mengmeng handed Qi Zhijun a cell phone.
"Why did you buy me a cell phone? It's quite expensive."
Mobile phones are not cheap nowadays, one costs several thousand yuan. Qi Zhijun thought it was too expensive and never bought one before.
"I bought one for my mom. If you don't want it, I'll give it to Uncle Liu."
Qi Mengmeng pretended to take the phone back.
"You've given it all to me, how can I give it away to others?" Qi Zhijun quickly put away the phone.
Xu Meili next to him looked at the mobile phone in Qi Zhijun's hand with envy, and glanced at Qi Mengmeng in a way she thought was inconspicuous.
Qi Mengmeng turned her head away as if she didn't notice. She bought it for Qi Zhijun because she was being filial to her father.
She is not short of money, but she won't spend it carelessly.
The car drove all the way to the hotel.
Qi Mengmeng smiled and said to Qi Zhijun, "Dad, you must be tired after all this journey. Let's go to the restaurant to eat first. After dinner, you can have a good rest. I will take you to have a good tour of Beijing in a few days."
Qi Zhijun had no objection and followed Qi Mengmeng's arrangements throughout.
In the hotel, An An and Zhou Qingqing took special leave, Ping Ping and Hui Hui were also there, Qi Huilan and Liu Dajiang were also there.
Seeing Qi Zhijun, Liu Dajiang stepped forward and patted his shoulder: "From now on, we two old brothers will live together in old age."
Liu Dajiang retired last month. Now he spends his days playing chess with the elderly people in the alley or taking a walk in the park.
"Okay, we can still do some comparisons later."
Qi Zhijun also punched Liu Dajiang.
Xu Meili glanced at Qi Huilan and saw that she was wearing a cheongsam, with her hair combed neatly. She looked elegant and noble, and seemed several years younger than her. Her heart sank.
Not only is her daughter not as good as Qi Mengmeng, she is also not as good as Qi Huilan.
Fortunately, her man is better than Qi Huilan's man.
Xu Meili took two quick steps to catch up with Qi Zhijun, and then sat next to Qi Zhijun.
No one else noticed her actions, but Qi Huilan saw it but didn't care.
She and Qi Zhijun have been married for many years, and she has a good relationship with Liu Dajiang. Now she only regards Qi Zhijun as her third brother.
At the dinner table, Xu Meili kept an eye on Qi Huilan's actions, but Qi Huilan just toasted and ate with everyone else and didn't talk much to Qi Zhijun. Xu Meili then breathed a sigh of relief.
When they got back to their residence, Qi Zhijun lay on the bed and said to Xu Meili, "What happened between Huilan and me happened decades ago. She and Dajiang are living well now. You don't have to be on guard against us."
Xu Meili laughed twice and said hesitantly, "I wasn't on guard against you."
"We are both in good health. As long as you take good care of yourself, we can definitely grow old together." Qi Zhijun's words were both a warning and a promise.
Xu Meili curled her lips and said with a smile that they would definitely be together until old age.
She knew very well that Xu Yingying had her own in-laws to take care of, and the only person she could rely on was Qi Zhijun.
There are very few daughters who take care of their biological mothers like Qi Mengmeng does.
There are even fewer sons-in-law like Gu Guizhi who are willing to take care of their mother-in-law.
From then on, Qi Zhijun stayed in Beijing to retire. Just as he wished, he raised a child, An An and Kang Kang, and died of illness at the age of 96.
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