Before his retirement, Kong Qingchun was the division commander, so it was okay for other people in the compound to call him old leader.
But Xu Nanxing came to visit the other party as a junior.
Moreover, the other party is of the same generation as Mr. Li.
The original owner's grandfather had been friends with Mr. Li for many years, which meant he was of the same generation as Kong Qingchun.
There is nothing wrong with her calling the other party "Grandpa Kong" based on their relationship.
Sure enough, Grandma Kong smiled first: "I heard Xiaoyan mention you. You are your Qing girl's daughter. Come here quickly, little girl, let grandma see you!"
Qing girl?
It must be the original owner’s mother, Chen Qing!
Upon hearing this, Xu Nanxing walked forward honestly.
Grandma Kong held her hand and sighed, "She really does look like Qing. It's a pity that Qing had such a miserable life and met the wrong person! How pitiful!"
Thinking of the Chen father and son who were still suffering on the farm, Grandma Kong looked at Xu Nanxing with even more pity.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Kong also sighed.
In this era, there are so many families broken up and people killed.
I was lucky enough not to be involved in the factional fighting and I withdrew early, thus saving myself and my family.
Xu Nanxing didn't want the atmosphere to continue to be depressed, so he changed the subject and said, "I also brought some local specialties, grandpa and grandma, please don't dislike them!"
As he said that, he took out the brown sugar, peach cakes, malted milk, and canned fruit from his backpack.
Grandpa Kong, Grandma Kong: ...
You said this is a local specialty?
These are all hot-selling items on the market!
Grandma Kong hurriedly said, "Little girl, take them all back! Keep these for yourself! Why are you giving them to us two old people?"
Grandpa Kong also nodded: "You little girl, take it back quickly! How can a younger generation give a gift to an elder?"
Xu Nanxing has already given the gift away, how can he take it back?
So he said, "This is my first time visiting your home, so of course I can't come empty-handed! I've brought everything with me, so please accept it, Grandpa and Grandma! Otherwise, I won't dare to come next time!"
Having said that, the old couple of the Kong family could no longer ask her to take the things back.
I just want to bring her some more things when she leaves.
Grandma Kong was talking to Xu Nanxing, and Grandpa Kong was also saying a few words from time to time. The atmosphere on the scene was very warm.
Aunt Wang, on the other hand, looked surprised, as the old leader clearly had an important arrangement in the morning.
The old leader is used to being decisive and efficient. Once something is assigned, it is always done as soon as possible.
Now he is sitting in the living room chatting, and he doesn't seem to be in a hurry at all.
After chatting for a while, Xu Nanxing asked at the right time: "Grandpa and grandma, do you know how my grandpa and uncle are doing now?"
As soon as the words fell, the scene suddenly became quiet.
Grandpa Kong sighed and sent Aunt Wang away. After a moment's deliberation, he said, "With me here, no one will embarrass your grandpa! But he's old, and his health can't take it anymore! Your uncle...he's by your grandpa's side, doing his best to take care of him. You don't have to worry too much."
Kong Qingchun could only comfort the little girl with words, but Brother Chen was almost 70 years old and had been working on the farm for so many years that he could no longer bear it.
When the old leader was still alive a few years ago, he asked him to take care of the Chen father and son here.
He has always done so, but Brother Chen is too old and there is nothing anyone can do about it.
Xu Nanxing thought for a moment and said, "There are also people being sent down to Shanghe Village, where I'm being sent to the countryside. I wonder if my grandfather and uncle can be sent down to the village as well?"
Xu Nanxing came up with this idea because she suddenly remembered the male protagonist's parents. They were arranged to live in Xiahe Village and usually had no contact with the villagers. The male protagonist usually went to help them from time to time.
Moreover, in the original text, the protagonist's parents stayed peacefully in the village until the end of the Cultural Revolution, when they were rehabilitated and returned to the city.
According to the original plot, nothing happened to these transferred people in Shanghe Village.
The farm is guarded and monitored at all times. You have to be careful about what you wear, what you eat, and what you say. It is really not a suitable place to live.
Xu Nanxing wanted to move her grandfather and others to the village, not only to keep them away from surveillance, but also so that she could help them with their lives.
In the village, the lives of the villagers and the relocated personnel are completely separated, and they do not disturb each other, which may be better for them.
After hearing Xu Nanxing's proposal, Grandpa Kong fell into deep thought.
Perhaps they felt that having their granddaughter around to help take care of them might be better for the Xu father and son.
Grandpa Kong agreed and said, "Your suggestion might be feasible. I'll help arrange the transfer of your grandfather and the others later. You just go back to the village and wait."
Xu Nanxing breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Grandpa Kong agreed.
At lunch time, the old couple of the Kong family invited Xu Nanxing to have lunch.
Xu Nanxing was not polite either. It was not easy for her to come here.
Not to mention the long journey time, as a newly arrived educated youth, it is not easy for her to ask for leave every few days!
So since we are here this time, we must deepen our relationship no matter what!
Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a big loss?
During the conversation, Xu Nanxing also learned a lot of information about the Kong family.
Grandma Kong gave birth to three sons and one daughter, all of whom are active military personnel.
Among the grandchildren below, some work in the army, and some work in the municipal government.
Xu Nanxing's eyes sparkled with envy after hearing this!
Grandpa Kong’s children and grandchildren are all here!
These are all connections!
But unfortunately, only the old couple lives here, and the other children live elsewhere. The family only gets together during holidays.
While we were chatting, the phone in the living room rang.
Grandpa Kong’s call.
Xu Nanxing didn't listen, because who knows if what was said on the phone was some military secret!
She doesn't want to cause trouble at all!
But even if she didn't listen specifically, a few words still floated over, "lost contact for half a year", "sacrifice", "seriously injured"...
When Xu Nanxing heard these words, his heart skipped a beat.
These words immediately reminded her of Ye’s second uncle!
Indeed! They lost contact for half a year while on a mission, so they must have encountered danger, and it's very likely that some of the team members were killed or seriously injured!
Even if the other party has sent a telegram to report that he is safe, he may have been seriously injured and needed his teammates to help send the telegram!
Xu Nanxing prayed secretly, hoping that nothing would happen to Uncle Ye.
She didn't want Ye Tian and his sister to become orphans again!
After Grandpa Kong finished the call, Xu Nanxing asked directly, "Grandpa Kong, I know two children in the village named Ye. Their second uncle has been out of contact for half a year and recently sent a telegram home to let them know he's safe. I'd like to ask Grandpa Kong to help check on him. In particular, is he injured? How serious is his injury?"
So, she also told him about the Ye family.
After hearing this, Grandma Kong was also very sad.
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