A few days later, Teacher Du publicly apologized in front of the whole class, dispelling the fear and anxiety that had long shrouded Wenxia's heart, and she also received the respect and apology she deserved.
However, Xu Mengyao, who had returned to the city, still felt a trace of worry. She frequently lost her focus at the dinner table. Seeing this, Grandma Qi asked with concern, "Child, what's wrong with you? What's going on in your mind?"
She gently put down her chopsticks and sighed:
"Grandma, I'm still a little worried about Wenxia. I've asked around among the neighbors around Teacher Du's house, and they all say that she and her husband often quarrel at home and that she likes to beat the children. Although she has apologized to Wenxia in class, no one knows what she's really thinking. I'm worried that Wenxia will be ostracized at school, after all, the environment there..."
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Qi took a sip of tea and said slowly:
"Your worries are unfounded. We're not in ancient times where we still need to use rulers. Besides, teachers back then wouldn't take their anger out on students over family matters. Their principal isn't very clear-headed either. I don't think it's a long-term solution for Xiaoxia to continue attending school in the mining area."
Having said that, he paused again and said, "How about this, I'll call your father's workplace and ask if Xiaoxia is willing to go to school in the city, and then transfer to our Railway Bureau Primary School. The teachers here are pretty good, and the environment is simple, suitable for children to grow up in."
Xu Mengyao's eyes lit up and she nodded quickly, "That's great! Wenxia has long envied my elder sister and I for being able to go to school in the city. But my mom said she's still young and wants to wait until she's in junior high school before considering changing schools. Now that she has this opportunity, she'll definitely be very happy."
After hearing this, Grandma Qi also looked relieved.
"Then I'll go and ask around now, and we'll try to get this done as soon as possible."
A few days later, everything was settled. With Grandma Qi's help, Wenxia successfully transferred to the Railway Bureau Primary School. That night, the three sisters once again squeezed into one bed, enjoying a long-awaited reunion.
Huang Wenrong looked sideways at Wenxia and asked with a smile, "How is it, Wenxia? What do you think now?"
Wenxia hugged the doll tightly in his arms, with happiness shining in his eyes.
"I will definitely be filial to my grandma in the future."
Huang Wenrong was stunned for a moment, then laughed and teased: "Hey, aren't you worried about the new classmates and new school tomorrow, and you don't miss our parents?"
Wenxia chuckled,
"I miss my grandma."
Huang Wenrong and Xu Mengyao were speechless. They were completely overwhelmed by Huang Nai's personal charm.
As his new school life unfolded, Wenxia not only quickly integrated into the new environment and made new friends, but also won the attention of teachers and students throughout the school with a touching essay "My Grandma".
This composition not only won the first prize, but was also recommended to the newspaper by the school. Fortunately, it was finally published in the newspaper and became a good story in the school.
That day, Wenxia ran home excitedly, newspaper tightly clutched in his hand. As soon as he entered the house, he shouted, "Big sister! Second sister! Look! My composition is in the newspaper!"
Xu Mengyao and Huang Wenrong came out upon hearing the noise and took the newspaper.
"My grandmother wasn't tall and had bound feet, but in my heart she was the most remarkable person. In the countryside, she used her tiny body to lead the family in hard work, and in town, she bravely fought against bad guys. Some time ago, I was playing outside when human traffickers covered my mouth and were about to take me away. My grandmother rushed over with the family's firewood stick to protect me..."
Huang Wenrong frowned as he read, "This story is a little familiar. What's wrong with it?"
"This cleverly combines Maomao's encounter with the human traffickers with Grandma's beating of Teacher Du."
Xu Mengyao smiled and said, "She's not stupid. She knew to write about Teacher Du as a human trafficker. If everyone knew that our grandma was smoking a teacher, she wouldn't be able to win an award for this composition~"
On the day off, the three sisters returned to the mining area. Wenxia boasted about her achievements to her family. When Huang Nai learned that her granddaughter had written about her in her composition and it was even published in the newspaper, she was so excited that she almost jumped up.
"Oh, my dear granddaughter, you are so amazing! Read it again for grandma."
Then he went out with the newspaper and showed off to people all over the yard.
"Old Li, take a look at this newspaper. Look at this. My granddaughter wrote this~"
"Old Ge, my granddaughter wrote my essay and published it in the newspaper~"
"Whistle, did you know that Xia and I were in the newspaper?"
After finally showing off, he rummaged through the drawers and cabinets in the house, "Where are our scissors? Find them for me quickly. I need to cut out this newspaper and keep it safe."
After a busy period, Huang Nai finally cut out the page containing the composition and solemnly put it into the photo album.
"From now on, this will be our family heirloom. When I die, you must read it to me every year when you burn paper."
Huang Nai stroked the album cover with satisfaction, with a happy light in her eyes.
Xu Mengyao shuddered and whispered to Huang Wenrong, "Xiaoxia, don't be so exaggerated like our grandma in the future."
The latter nodded heavily in agreement.
...
Compared with the happy atmosphere of the Huang family, the atmosphere in the Qi family has been unusually low these days. However, the grandparents in the railway bureau's family compound always smile at everyone they meet. On this day, Grandma Li, who retired at the same time as Grandma Qi, stepped into the Qi family's door with a happy look on her face.
"Sister-in-law Qi, great news! The leaders said in the meeting today that the houses allocated to us retirees will not be taken back, and those who are still working can be allocated new houses if they transfer back to their original units! Old Qi and Old Li have not retired yet, so this is really a double blessing for our two families!" Grandma Li's voice was filled with unconcealable excitement.
Grandma Qi forced a smile. Grandma Li looked at her expression and asked in surprise:
"What's wrong? Haven't you and your family discussed this yet? Why are you so stubborn? If I were you, I'd just go back with us. It's better than living here!"
Seeing that Grandma Qi didn't reply, she paused and said, "If you really can't go back, I'll ask you to take care of my house."
After seeing Grandma Li off, the sound of Grandpa Qi and Grandma Qi arguing could be heard from inside the house. After much hesitation, Xu Mengyao finally went forward and knocked on the door.
"Grandpa and grandma, what happened? We can discuss it together as a family."
The door slowly opened, and Grandma Qi sat by the bed with red eyes. Grandpa Qi looked helpless and sighed, saying:
"Wenjuan, you don't know. The Huanshi Mining Bureau recently bought out the Huanshi Railway from the Haishi Railway Bureau. Now the Haishi Railway Bureau has informed us old employees who came here to support us that those who wish to return can apply for transfer. Those who don't wish will be under the management of Huanshi from now on.
This is a good thing. Many families in our group have already signed up to go back, but your grandmother Qi just refuses to leave..."
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