The people living in the compound were all retired generals, and their retirement life was excellent. They had all kinds of seafood, fish, beef, and mutton. Yun Jin ate a lot of seafood with them, such as prawns, yellow croakers, and scallops.
The Dragon Boat Festival was also very lively at the He family's house. He Ximei brought the children back to celebrate the festival together. They ate lunch at the He family's house and spent the evening with her in-laws.
While eating the zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) made by Yun Jin, He Ximei said that if she had the chance next year, she would like to make zongzi with them, which sounds like fun.
Sister-in-law He added, "I'll take a day off then, and we'll wrap zongzi together. Mom will give the instructions, and we'll do the work. Mom can just wait to eat!"
These words pleased Mrs. He greatly, and she was ready to enjoy her newfound happiness.
Yun Jin and He Ximei exchanged a glance, both knowing that Sister-in-law He was joking.
If you really have that intention, you should have taken leave this year. Why wait until next year?
After eating and drinking their fill, Xiao Niangao dabbed a little realgar wine on her forehead, and everyone ate zongzi and chatted in the courtyard for a while.
Yun Jin and the others are returning to their base tomorrow.
Yun Jin noticed that He's parents were reluctant to part with him, and said, "Why don't you come with us to the camp for a few days? There are guesthouses there, so you won't have trouble finding a place to stay."
Mrs. He was tempted and looked at Mr. He!
Mr. He was also tempted and was about to nod when Mrs. He, who happened to be carrying a watermelon, heard this and said, "Since Mom and Dad have both gone to the garrison, won't Zizhen be alone at home when she comes back from school?"
Mr. and Mrs. He thought about it and agreed. They had an older granddaughter who was still in school, and they couldn't leave her alone at home.
Yun Jin wouldn't let Sister-in-law He get away with this. She said, "It's only ten days or half a month. Both of you have cars, and it's convenient to take the bus here. Why don't you two ride your bikes back, or have Zizhen take the bus to your place?"
"They're already teenagers, they should be able to commute to school without worry, right?" Look how spoiled they are, insisting on dragging the two elderly people along.
Mr. and Mrs. He thought about it and agreed.
Sister-in-law He glanced at He Zizhen, and the mother and daughter exchanged a look. He Zizhen understood and became unhappy: "I don't want to. I want Grandpa and Grandma to stay with me. I'm scared to be alone if you leave. Grandma, don't go to the camp. What's fun there?"
"Grandpa and Grandma, please don't leave me!"
"Grandpa...Grandma..."
After all, they had raised He Zizhen since she was a child. When He Zizhen acted coquettishly, her parents softened and could only politely decline Yun Jin's suggestion, saying that they would take care of He Zizhen at home and see if she had time to go to the garrison after the summer vacation.
Yun Jin smiled and shook her head. She was just saying it; it wasn't necessary for He's parents to go. Anyway, she had done her filial duty, and there was nothing that He's parents could do if they didn't want to go.
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