Zhu Fanfan yawned. She was exhausted after working in the fields all day. She didn't know what would happen next, but her grandma was good at managing things, and her grandpa could just coax her.
Zhao Tiezhu was discharged from the hospital and escorted back to his hometown by soldiers. He was even worried that he might not be able to come back in time, so he chose a burial site in advance, because the journey would likely hasten his death. It was only after Liu Yumin recited the book for him that the hospital agreed to his discharge.
Two patients were missing, and before Liu Yumin could even catch her breath, the dean assigned her two more. She was so angry that she went straight to the dean. After all, she was also responsible for teaching new staff and taking care of her child. Did the dean have a death wish for offending her?
No matter how much the master and apprentice argued, Liu Yumin eventually accepted the reality. Zhu Fanfan was still a child, and she couldn't control him. After the director suggested that she go to the nursery, she would snort whenever they met and then turn her back to him, which made the director laugh in anger. He didn't understand anything yet, and his vengeful temper was exactly the same as Zhu Jiabao's.
Not long after receiving the call, Zhao Tiezhu decided to be buried in his hometown. The soldiers who escorted him returned and said that when Zhao Tiezhu returned to his hometown, he found that several of his childhood friends were still alive.
On the day the Japanese soldiers massacred the village, they went hunting in the mountains. When they returned, all that was left was a large grave. They even dug up the grave and were heartbroken to see their loved ones inside. After burying them again, they went straight to the deep mountains, where they made a living by hunting and cultivated several acres of land. They would return to the village every now and then.
During the journey, several people were lost due to wild animals, and only three people survived. They did not come down the mountain until they were liberated. When Zhao Tiezhu returned, the sound of the several grown men hugging each other and crying was very loud.
What was supposed to be a touching scene was described in such detail by the soldier—he cried so hard that he wiped his nose with his arm, and then wiped it on someone else with his sleeve—that it was so vividly described that Liu Yumin couldn't help but laugh.
Everything seemed to have returned to normal, and life went on as usual. Before they knew it, it was September 27th, and the first conferment ceremony of military ranks began. Because it was a military matter, the family members did not participate. Zhu Jiabao did not return until very late, leaving only Liu Yumin and Zhu Fanfan at home.
Zhu Fanfan is now over a year old. She can walk and jump, and runs like a whirlwind. The only drawback is that she can't speak.
To ensure Zhu Fanfan could exhaust herself and get a good night's sleep, Zhu Jiabao specially prepared a large room in the house and had it modified according to the military's training equipment so that Zhu Fanfan could exercise. Of course, he did it without consulting Liu Yumin first, and Liu Yumin almost twisted his ear off and nagged him for a long time, fearing that another mud monkey would appear.
Later, the training equipment was preserved because even when Zhu Fanfan played wildly, she was still a soft and cuddly New Year's picture doll when she stopped, quiet and lovable.
When Zhu Jiabao returned that evening, he was radiant. If it weren't for his still-white hair, Liu Yumin would have suspected that he had become young again.
Zhu Jiabao was so unsteady on his feet that Lin Wu had to help him in. Liu Yumin asked helplessly, "How much did you drink?"
Zhu Jiabao waved his hand, swaying slightly as he said, "I didn't drink. I'm just happy. My wife, I've become a general. I can finally give the Zhu family an explanation. I'm so happy."
His promotion to general was partly due to the loyalty and bravery of the Zhu family. Now, only he and his three grandsons who live elsewhere remain in the Zhu family. A large family of over a hundred people has been reduced to just the four of them, which is also a sign that the state is providing compensation.
"Today I realize the importance of knowledge. Those of us who have been learning to read since elementary school hold important positions, while many people from ordinary backgrounds have never been to school, are illiterate, cannot read intelligence reports or write reports, and feel that they are not up to the task, so they have resigned one after another."
During wartime, there might not be a need to read. Even if someone is illiterate, there are people around them who can read. Some people learn to read for convenience, but due to time constraints and lack of a good learning environment, they are all only half-baked. Now that the country is stable, the drawbacks have been exposed.
Liu Yumin also said helplessly: "It was bound to happen sooner or later. The environment before and after the founding of the People's Republic of China was different, and the conditions for adaptation were also different. Survival of the fittest."
Suddenly, Zhu Jiabao changed the subject: "Let's send Fanfan to the preschool class! She's so smart, she needs a strong foundation from a young age."
Since they're not real children, they should learn it easily... right?
Zhu Fanfan, who was drinking water, almost choked. She glared at her grandfather angrily. She didn't want to go to school anymore; she had had enough.
Liu Yumin laughed in exasperation: "Fanfan is so young, I wouldn't even want her to go to daycare, and you want her to go to the preschool class? What were you thinking? You should get your head checked!"
Zhu Fanfan ran over and kicked him, then ran away. Grandpas are such annoying creatures.
Liu Yumin quickly pulled the person over and hugged him to comfort him: "Your grandpa has this kind of unpredictable temper, why are you arguing with him? Aren't you afraid of falling while running so fast?"
Zhu Jiabao: ...He's the victim. This little girl has a strong kick; it hurts!
Liu Yumin turned to Zhu Jiabao and said angrily, "You're such a grown man, you know she understands everything, she just can't speak yet, can't you just not provoke her?"
Poor Fanfan, ever since she became aware of things, tears would stream down her face whenever her emotions fluctuated. Her pitiful appearance was heartbreaking to watch. Yet, no matter how long she cried, her eyes never turned red or swollen. Old Zhu was like he had found a toy, and he would always try to make Fanfan cry. She was so old, yet she still acted like a child.
Zhu Jiabao muttered under his breath, "It's funny that he can't talk properly. If he could, he would argue with me."
Liu Yumin didn't hear clearly: "What are you muttering to yourself?"
Zhu Jiabao immediately came to his wife's side: "I was just kidding! I know that Master has already given her the basic lessons. Master is naturally the best teacher. From now on, our family will have two miracle doctors."
Liu Yumin liked hearing this, so she wasn't angry anymore: "That's right, although my master is annoying, he's excellent at teaching children."
It's just that they weren't very talented; otherwise, they would have achieved far more than they have.
Zhu Jiabao also praised, "Master is a remarkable person, with a broad mind and is worthy of respect."
Liu Yumin sensed something was wrong: "Don't you and Master not get along? You were even saying bad things about him yesterday!"
Zhu Jiabao immediately puffed out his chest: "That's different. I wasn't a general yesterday, but I am today. A prime minister's belly can hold a boat, and so can I be magnanimous."
Liu Yumin didn't know whether to be angry or amused. Her temper had already set in stone, and she was still the same person. What was the difference between today and yesterday?
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