After Yi Xiaoqiu asked his leader to eavesdrop once, the rumors about the compound disappeared within a day.
As expected of a leader, he knows whether someone has what he wants or not with just one move.
Now I won't hear those uncomfortable words anymore.
Yi Xiaoqiu went out several times, and although everyone looked at her with strange eyes, they finally didn't say anything.
As soon as the rumors ended, Ji Shuyan's letter arrived.
The letter was sent to the old house by my grandfather, along with a letter from my mother's family.
Yi Xiaoqiu thought that Ji Shuyan had sent a letter specially, perhaps he had something important to tell her.
As a result, Yi Xiaoqiu opened the letter with great anticipation and saw only a few words in it.
"Be safe, don't worry."
Yi Xiaoqiu lost her temper after seeing this.
After reading the letter sent by Yi's mother, Yi Xiaoqiu wrote back, telling her about her pregnancy and that she and Ji Shuyan were going to the front line.
After thinking about it, Yi Xiaoqiu wrote back to Ji Shuyan. She didn't mention the rumors in the army, but only said that the baby in her belly was growing up well and well, and that her grandfather was in good health, and that Aunt Liu was also well...
There is also the matter of buying a yard, the vegetables in the backyard are growing very well, and some other chores.
I wrote so much that I wrote two pages of letter without realizing it.
Looking at the two full pages of letter paper in my hand, the words "the paper is short but the feelings are deep" popped into my mind.
The next day, the letter was mailed.
It is said that a woman becomes stupid for three years after pregnancy. Since she became pregnant, her memory has become worse and worse, and her brain has slowed down a lot.
In order to successfully get into university next year, Yi Xiaoqiu studied hard.
If she can't remember it in one go, then remember it twice, three times... She doesn't believe that she can forget it like this.
Time passed quickly, and several months went by in a flash. The weather was getting colder and colder. As the New Year was approaching, Yi Xiaoqiu's belly became fatter.
Grandpa Ji asked the driver to bring Yi Xiaoqiu back to the old house.
Because of Aunt Liu, Yi Xiaoqiu didn't suffer much even though her belly was getting bigger and bigger.
The Yi family received the letter and sent a lot of things.
In addition to food, there were also a lot of children's old clothes.
When Yi's father and mother learned that their son-in-law had left their pregnant daughter to go to the front line, they were extremely worried about Yi Xiaoqiu.
If it weren’t for the fact that the Chinese New Year was approaching, Yi’s mother would have come to Beijing.
Although Ji Shuyan was not very happy, the Ji family was more lively than usual at this time.
In the past, Ji Shuyan worked in the army. He would only come back to stay for one night on New Year’s Eve and return to the army on New Year’s Day. His home was always deserted during the New Year holidays.
The new daughter-in-law will be coming home this year, and there will be a baby next year. When Aunt Liu thought of this, she smiled more often and felt full of energy.
Yi Xiaoqiu took advantage of the Chinese New Year to buy New Year's goods. He went out for a walk and brought back a lot of vegetables and fruits.
It must be said that when Yi Xiaoqiu returned to the Ji family's old house, besides Grandpa Ji and Aunt Liu, who were the happiest, several families living near the alley were also happy.
Now that Yi Xiaoqiu is back, they can enjoy a meal from time to time.
Not long after Yi Xiaoqiu returned home, the old man from the Feng family came to visit.
Ever since Yi Xiaoqiu left, he had been looking forward to Yi Xiaoqiu's return. As a result, he waited for several months and finally saw her return.
"Xiaoqiu, are you still in touch with that fellow villager of yours?" Old man Feng looked at Yi Xiaoqiu eagerly.
Ever since Yi Xiaoqiu left, he has never eaten meat in big mouthfuls again. Sometimes, when his daughter-in-law brings back some meat, it is not enough for the whole family to share. The meat in his bowl is not even enough to fill his teeth.
The Chinese New Year is approaching, and the food at home is either cabbage or potatoes. Old man Feng is almost fed up with it.
Yi Xiaoqiu didn't expect that as soon as he came back, someone would deliver money to his door.
"Grandpa Feng, I'll go ask my fellow villagers tomorrow. If they have any, I'll bring some back. You can come to my house and pick whatever you want."
Old Man Feng breathed a sigh of relief after getting the news he wanted.
He was afraid that Xiaoqiu would get older and quit.
"My requirements are not high. I just want some chicken, duck, fish and meat."
After Old Man Feng left, Aunt Liu looked as if she didn't recognize him.
"Xiao Qiu, your belly is getting bigger and bigger. Can your body handle carrying so many things every time?"
Aunt Liu didn’t intend to control what Yi Xiaoqiu did, but she was really worried about Yi Xiaoqiu’s health.
In the past, Yi Xiaoqiu brought agricultural products to the people in the alley, and he would bring several bags each time, which were very heavy.
Xiaoqiu has a big belly...
She wanted to help, but unfortunately Yi Xiaoqiu's fellow villager didn't want to interact with strangers.
Yi Xiaozhi understood Aunt Liu's kindness, but she realized that this was not a long-term solution, so she remembered the method she used in the Great Northern Wilderness. Now she had a yard, so she could definitely move on.
"Aunt Liu, it's okay. I'll ask my fellow villagers to put the goods in my yard, and then we can go pick them up directly."
When Aunt Liu heard this, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "If that's the case, then it's not bad."
The yard on the front street is not far from here. When the time comes, I can go with you to get the things, so Xiaoqiu won’t have to spend any effort.
Just like that, Yi Xiaoqiu was forced to start business as soon as he returned.
The business was busy until New Year's Eve, when it finally stopped.
Yi Xiaoqiu did a good job of keeping secrets, and Grandpa Ji and Aunt Liu always thought that there was really a fellow villager behind Yi Xiaoqiu.
Yi Xiaoqiu didn't explain either.
Ji Shuyan's reply letter was delivered on New Year's Eve.
Yi Xiaoqiu held the letter sent by Ji Shuyan and felt as if she had returned to the Great Northern Wilderness.
I opened the letter and found familiar handwriting inside. His handwriting was as strong and powerful as his personality.
My beloved wife:
Seeing your letter is like seeing you in person, and reading your letter brings joy to your face.
Time has flown by since we parted, and before I knew it, months have passed. Though I am far away, my heart is always with you and your soon-to-be-born child. I am sending this letter by wild goose to express my deepest feelings.
I'm deeply relieved to hear that your baby is growing. I hope you'll take good care of yourself and avoid overwork. Please take good care of your diet and daily routine to ensure the well-being of both mother and child. If you feel unwell, please seek medical attention promptly to avoid minor illnesses.
I hope you can arrange everything at home carefully.
Grandpa is old and may have some health problems, so you should spend more time with him.
Although I am a little busy here, all I think about are my wife and children.
My beloved wife, I hope you take care of yourself and don’t worry me.
Husband: Ji Shuyan
December 5, 1976.
Such beautiful handwriting only had these few words written on it. Not to mention the subtlety, it was also so official. Yi Xiaoqiu felt extremely disappointed.
After reading the letter, Yi Xiaoqiu calmed down and went to help Aunt Liu prepare food for the New Year.
Aunt Liu fled to Beijing in her early years to escape famine. She had no relatives at home and stayed at Ji's house during the New Year.
If Ji Shuyan's mother hadn't taken her in, she might have starved to death.
In order to repay the Ji family's kindness, Aunt Liu stayed in the Ji family and raised Ji Shuyan wholeheartedly. Later, she took care of Grandpa Ji who was in poor health, without any regrets.
Grandpa Ji and Ji Shuyan had long regarded Aunt Liu as a member of the family.
This New Year, the two old people were finally not alone. Aunt Liu was very happy. She was so happy that she prepared a lot of food.
In addition, Yi Xiaoqiu can make a lot of dishes, so it is not an exaggeration for Aunt Liu to say that he has shown his skills.
Aunt Liu has lived in Beijing for more than ten years and cooks local delicacies.
In Yi Xiaoqiu's space, there is no shortage of cattle, sheep, fish and shrimp, and the dishes on New Year's Eve are particularly rich.
A plate of fat but not greasy braised pork is indispensable, as well as Beijing noodles with soybean paste, the noodles are chewy and the soybean paste is rich and fragrant.
Fish is also indispensable during the Chinese New Year, including steamed sea bass and roast duck. As a specialty of Beijing, roast duck is known for its crispy skin, tender meat and excellent taste. Aunt Liu grabbed it early in the morning.
There are also stewed beef, lamb skewers, sweet and sour pork tenderloin, Kung Pao chicken, Beijing-style shredded pork, stir-fried shrimp, garlic vegetables, and cold-mixed black fungus.
Finally, there is a sweet soup with red dates and white fungus.
As soon as the curtain of New Year's Eve was raised, the whole city of Beijing became lively with the sounds of firecrackers, gongs and drums. This liveliness continued until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival.
The excitement ended with a lingering feeling until the Lantern Festival was over.
As soon as the New Year was over, Yi Xiaoqiu started having nightmares for some unknown reason.
For three consecutive days, she dreamed of Ji Shuyan lying on the charred ground covered in blood, his eyes fixed on Yi Xiaoqiu.
Every time Yi Xiaoqiu saw those blood-red eyes, she would wake up in fright.
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