Zhu Fanfan said worriedly, "Grandpa, aren't we living a good life now? We can make a living by sunbathing, practicing our boxing, and collecting rent. Can't we just stay out of this mess?"
The adults all felt a pang of sadness when they talked about this past. As someone who was involved, she dared not take it lightly. Now their lives were very stable. Since those red armbands were taken down, no one dared to cause trouble. The tenants were also very respectful to them and dared not cause any trouble. They could live on the rent alone, not to mention the family division fee given by their maternal grandfather, which was enough to support them for ten years.
Ten years later, she can withdraw her gold and start her own business. She believes that with her own abilities, she will definitely achieve great things, and she will have no pressure to support her grandfather in his old age.
Zhu Jiabao advised, "I know your concerns, Fanfan. You are afraid of the future. Things may not go as you think. I have my own ways of protecting myself. What happened last time was too sudden. I was caught off guard and that's why I was tricked."
These veterans who had made a name for themselves were not as cowardly as she had imagined. Not all of them were like his muddle-headed old leader, who stood up for his innocence without resistance. He was notoriously shameless and vengeful, and the enemy would not touch him until they were absolutely certain of killing him.
He wouldn't let this go so easily. He knew that Ji Fa was being isolated, and he also knew that Ming Yunshu and Fanfan had gotten involved. The children had all spoken up, and he couldn't let them down. Once he went back, he would make Ji Fa regret it for the rest of his life. He, Zhu Jiabao, had just gotten better-tempered with age, but he wasn't without temper and anyone could take advantage of him.
As for the people behind the scenes, he'll also create some trouble for them. He can't touch them right now, but he can cause some chaos.
Zhu Fanfan was still worried: "These kinds of things will keep happening unexpectedly in the future, and you won't be able to guard against them all. Life may be like this all the time. Are you really prepared?"
She could deal with these lowly soldiers by using force, but she had no control over the decisions made by those above. After her grandfather was captured, she tried to rescue him, only to find that she couldn't break through the gate that allowed her to freely enter and exit during New Year's greetings. There were not only bodyguards outside, but also supernatural abilities and formations that she couldn't break through. It was then that she realized how overconfident she had been and how insignificant her abilities were.
Another time, she wasn't confident she could rescue her grandfather.
Zhu Jiabao advised, "Is it as dark as when we fought the Japanese pirates? That was a victory built on the blood and lives of countless people. We old guys are unwilling to resign not because we want power, but because we have watched the country being built step by step. It is like our home, and we are reluctant to leave our home."
Zhu Fanfan still felt she should let go: "But..."
Zhu Jiabao calmly interrupted, saying, "Fanfan, everyone has their own pursuits. My pursuit is for the country to be prosperous and the people to be strong. If we really fall into endless darkness in the next ten years, I hope to do my part to bring the dawn sooner. I have a certain influence in the military, and the power I hold can protect some people. I can't stay out of it."
Those being criticized and denounced now are all innocent people, and who knows when it might affect their comrades? He can't stand idly by and hide aside. Even knowing the danger, he has to go in, not for the sake of his comrades, but more so so that the country won't fall too far behind other countries again. At this stage, people are the foundation of a nation.
Zhu Fanfan knew that her grandfather was right and that he was stubborn, but she just wanted him to stay away from the vortex. She was really scared of the chaos that had plagued the past ten years of history.
Zhu Jiabao advised, "Fanfan, people need dreams to have the motivation to move forward. Grandpa's dream is for the country to prosper. No matter what problems we encounter, we must face them and solve them."
He paused for a moment and said, "Just like your childhood dream of becoming a legendary doctor, even though you've lost your medical skills, aren't you trying your best to regain them? I'm the same as you. My medical skills are for the country. The country is currently being misled, but I will work hard to regain them and bring them back to the light."
Zhu Fanfan knew she couldn't persuade her grandfather: "I don't object to Grandpa wanting to go back, but if you get framed again, I will stop at nothing to take you out of the country."
Consider her medical skills. Although she says she doesn't care, she has studied them for twelve years, and they have become an integral part of her. Losing them suddenly feels like losing a part of her body. She is wholeheartedly trying to recover her mindset in order to regain her medical skills.
Grandpa must feel the same way. A prosperous and strong nation is his dream. Now that the country is in trouble, he must be more anxious than anyone else, wanting to reclaim the country he once had. But that's how the world is. If Grandpa is framed, she will definitely take him away. She would rather Grandpa be depressed for the rest of his life than have him live a humiliating life. She is a selfish person by nature and will not let herself be wronged for anything.
Zhu Jiabao moved his lips, but finally uttered a soft "Okay."
He knew this was his granddaughter's limit. When that time came, he would end it all. His granddaughter was too naive. His entire Zhu family had sacrificed themselves on the battlefield, his son was a hero, and his wife had been killed by a traitor. If he left, all their achievements would be erased. He couldn't leave.
A few days later, Zhu Jiabao announced that he had been reinstated and brought Fanfan back to the military compound. However, on his first day back at work, he hesitated to speak when he saw Fanfan.
Zhu Fanfan, who was feeling dizzy and lightheaded from reading medical books, became impatient: "Just say what you want to say! I'm annoyed right now!"
They're not strangers. Why try this "playing hard to get" tactic? They both know each other perfectly well. Why resort to military strategy? She recognizes all these characters, but what do they mean when put together? It's so annoying.
Zhu Jiabao wanted to say something sarcastic, but remembering he needed a favor, he said instead, "Fanfan, are you bored at home?"
Zhu Fanfan told the truth: "It's not boring, it's great. Besides, I need to prepare for the exam and get my high school diploma."
She was quite young when she started school, and with the guidance of renowned teachers, she skipped two grades. She completed five years of primary school, two years of junior high, and two years of senior high, so she is now a senior high student and will receive her graduation certificate this year.
Zhu Jiabao asked, "Do you want to go to university?"
Zhu Fanfan shook her head: "I've heard that universities these days don't teach much, it's all just going through the motions, I'm too lazy to go to school."
The Cultural Revolution was called the Cultural Revolution because it was specifically a revolution targeting intellectuals. Teachers should have already started being criticized and denounced in schools by now, right? So much time has passed and things are in complete chaos. She was too lazy to get involved and could only stay at home to keep quiet.
Zhu Jiabao had nothing to say about this. The school was indeed a mess. He and his group of old guys were trying to change the situation. The school was a place for teaching and nurturing people, the most direct way to cultivate talent, and it was the place that could not be in disarray.
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