Tan Fuya said solemnly, "I know that you are leaving soon, Yumin. I also know that I can't let you and Brother Chi live apart for a long time. I am Fanfan's family. I hope that you can come back to visit us often when you have time, and call us every now and then."
Liu Yumin naturally agreed: "Sister Fuya, don't worry, we are relatives and will not lose contact. When Fanfan grows up a bit, he may come back to stay permanently."
Tan Fuya was relieved. The two of them started to plan how to bring their things back. After all, it was already winter, and it wouldn't be convenient to travel. No matter how good their relationship was, there was no reason for them to spend the New Year away from home.
There are quite a few things, especially this medicine cauldron, which is really heavy and can only be mailed. There are also many other miscellaneous items that we bought here, as well as some local specialties, plus we have a child with us.
After tidying up for a while, the two decided not to take any daily necessities back. This room would be Fanfan's exclusive room from now on, and she could stay there again when they came back. They only needed to bring two sets of clothes for the trip, and bring enough milk powder and other necessities for Fanfan. Everything else could be mailed.
After confirming the time, Zhu Jiabao came to pick up the person. He had been busy for almost half a year and finally finished his work. He wanted to spend more time with his wife, granddaughter and children. He recognized the person he was picking up at first glance in the crowded scene and quickly took the child and put her in the car.
In the car, Zhu Jiabao adored the child, holding him tightly and refusing to let go. He said to Liu Yumin, "Honey, Fanfan really made me proud today. I ran into Old Ming when I went out, and he tried to tease me, but I shut him down. I have a granddaughter, but he doesn't. His family is a bunch of monks, hahaha..."
Liu Yumin: ...Where's the joke?
Zhu Jiabao asked, "Is the little guy normal now?"
It seems all the needles have been removed from his body. Despite wearing thick clothes, his calves are still kicking around quite energetically. His eyes are bright, and he's been well-fed and plump. He looks good no matter how you look at him. No, he'll have to show him off to everyone when he gets back.
Liu Yumin said proudly, "That's right, don't you know who I am?"
Zhu Jiabao chimed in, saying, "My wife, you're amazing! I'm so lucky to have married you."
Liu Yumin was embarrassed. How old is she? She was still being so glib, especially in front of the children!
Zhu Fanfan: ...It seems like there's a pink bubble between Grandpa and Grandma. Is she a bit superfluous?
Not long after, Zhu Fanfan finally saw the legendary military compound. There were armed sentries at the gate, which made her feel very safe. Once inside, the space suddenly became much larger. The first thing that caught her eye was several tall buildings in the distance, the kind of popular buildings that people often talk about. Along the way, there was a supply and marketing cooperative, a kindergarten, a primary school, and even a football field. The shops inside were very diverse and abundant, like a miniature version of a bustling city. Zhu Fanfan's eyes were truly opened this time.
Forget about trees; it's winter now, and there aren't even any leaves.
Zhu Jiabao introduced the compound to Zhu Fanfan. Zhu Fanfan's eyes couldn't keep up, and soon her brain couldn't keep up either. Many of the things her grandfather said were different from what she had learned. She thought she had remembered them wrong, until her grandfather said a few names and she was stunned. This was not the world she knew, nor the history she was familiar with.
The names of national leaders didn't match, nor did the names of many famous generals, and even the information about her beloved Grandpa Zhou didn't match. This wasn't the history she was familiar with.
Zhu Fanfan fell silent. She might have transmigrated to another dimension, or rather, a parallel world. In other words, all of Zhu Fanfan's knowledge had to be learned again. Everything she had learned before was completely useless here! She had to start all over again.
Devastated, Zhu Fanfan felt hopeless. Seeing his granddaughter's listlessness, Zhu Jiabao said to his wife, "The house is all tidied up. You must be tired after such a long drive. Get some rest."
Liu Yumin didn't care: "I came back by sleeper train, what's there to be tired about? Fanfan is still young, she needs to rest properly."
Zhu Jiabao suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, your retirement application was rejected. The hospital director said the hospital can't do without you. If you want to rest, then rest. You can return to work when you've rested enough. If you still want to go back, there's a daycare center in our compound where Fanfan can go."
People like them are so busy they're about to lose their minds. There are also many people in the military who hold important positions and don't have time to take care of their children. They can only leave their children in daycare centers, where the children are cared for by military spouses or older women. They are all patient and reliable, so people feel at ease leaving their children there. The only concern is that their wives might not feel at ease.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Yumin said, "Right now, I just want to raise my child. If the hospital director encounters any problems, he can come to me. I will do my best to help. It's just that I don't have much energy left at the hospital."
Zhu Jiabao also fell silent. He actually wanted his wife to shine in her post. The people she was in charge of were like him, who had fought their way up from the battlefield and now held important positions but were plagued by illness. They also wanted to contribute to the country's development, but they were suffering from health problems. The higher-ups had decided to let them rest and recuperate. After his wife took leave and others took over, some of their conditions worsened. His wife was a skilled doctor and might be able to alleviate their pain. He also hoped that his wife would come back.
After hearing that several patients were unwell, Liu Yumin fell silent: "Let me rest for a while, and I'll go talk to the hospital director about it tomorrow."
Her medical skills were excellent, but she wasn't arrogant enough to be irreplaceable. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the country's medical care had indeed lagged behind, and she was willing to do her part for the country. However, after what happened to the children, she wanted to raise Fanfan to adulthood even more.
Zhu Fanfan was already feeling down. She felt like God was playing a joke on her. She had once wanted to create a history book that everyone would love to read, like Mr. Zhang, and she was determined to let the world know China and be amazed by China's profound history. Although she didn't succeed in the end, she ended up here by accident. She didn't even know why she was here.
Grandpa and Grandma had already gotten out of the car. They arrived at a place with rows of two-story houses and courtyards. Many people greeted them along the way. Grandpa nodded solemnly, and Grandma smiled back. Zhu Fanfan felt like she was walking on a red carpet.
When they reached a door, a sprightly old man came out. Upon seeing the grandfather, he immediately turned around, but upon seeing the grandmother, he exclaimed with delight, "Sister-in-law Yumin, you're back! This must be your granddaughter. You must have had a long journey."
After saying that, he tried to hug Zhu Fanfan, but Zhu Jiabao dodged him. He hadn't hugged her enough yet, so he didn't let the old man touch her.
Ming Zhengyang retorted, "I was just trying to help carry the baby because I saw how hard my sister-in-law was working with the child."
Zhu Jiabao retorted without hesitation: "Are you blind? The child is in my hands. It's my hard work, but don't think I don't know you're just after my granddaughter. Stop dreaming! She's my granddaughter! Go take your brat!"
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