Zhang Fusheng and the others were quite lucky; it didn’t snow until they finished unloading the vehicle, though the sky looked ominously heavy. It seed like a big snow was coming.
Zhao Qingxiang held the money, and they hurried onto the vehicle since there was still half a day’s journey left to reach ho.
By the ti they got ho, large snowflakes were already drifting down.
The family relaxed as soon as they saw them returning ho.
Zhao Qingxiang and his wife went to stay at Zhou Xiaobing’s house, where there was still accommodation available.
During dinner, "Qingxiang, don’t worry, the school arrangents are all set. When the sester starts and they co for the exams, if they pass, they can directly enter the third grade; otherwise, they’ll only qualify for the second grade."
"Alright. Thank you, Uncle Zhou. The two children are very diligent; each year during the downti they study. I, as a father, lack capability, but I hope the children will succeed."
"Qingxiang, thinking like this is correct. Let tell you, children must have education, especially young won. You and your wife might endure hardship now, but in the future, the children won’t suffer as you do."
"Yes, that’s what I think too."
"Girls have to be educated. Find easy work for the future, and life will be secure.
We don’t wish for children to be extrely wealthy, but we must provide good conditions for them."
"True, I understand as well."
Mr. Zhou was very pleased with their foresight.
At night, the couple lay in bed. "Qingxiang, I don’t oppose bringing the kids here for studies, but what about Little Hong? Let them bring her over.
We can work more at ho, as many places will need money in the future."
Zhao Qingxiang remained silent; the children were coming to study, but the young girl was too small to attend school. Leaving her alone at ho wasn’t feasible.
"Dear, San Ya is honest and can stay ho by herself. I feel concerned seeing you work hard."
This was actually an excuse of Sun Yun’s; mainly, she wanted to have a son. Handling a young one was a hassle. Both older ones took care of the young girl; eventually, taking care of her was undesirable.
Zhao Qingxiang still kept silent, not wanting to argue with his wife in soone else’s ho, nor did he want any issues impacting the girls’ mood when they ca to study.
The next day, the couple, along with their two brothers-in-law, went to look at houses.
Honestly, these two houses were right next to the school, the city’s elentary and middle school were together, making it convenient to move from elentary to middle school.
"Fusheng, I think this house is pretty good; we’ll take it, even though it’s far from you two families, it’s convenient for the kids to study."
"Alright, to be honest, this house isn’t expensive; four hundred twenty is really reasonable, and the yard is sizable as well."
Once decided, they directly went to the housing bureau for the transfer. It was very fast. The kids’ residency could also be transferred.
Now, the three children’s residencies were urban, which made Sun Yun especially excited.
That house hadn’t been lived in for so ti. With the major snow, Zhao Qingxiang thought not to rush back; the heavy snow made it risky for the two brothers to drive. Better to wait until the snow stopped. Instead, they tidied up the house, so the children could move in directly after the start of the sester, without needing to stay at their aunt’s house.
Sun Yun was thrilled; the house would be their son’s in the future. Even though she hadn’t given birth yet, she was sure she would have a son.
Plus, after organizing it, they could live in their own ho, which was very convenient.
anwhile, Li Hongxiang and three generations took the train to the Capital, holding an address for the garrison, but after inquiring about buses, they couldn’t get there directly.
With so much stuff, squeezing onto a bus was unrealistic.
After asking around for quite a while, they found a horse-drawn carriage, which was costly but convenient, wasn’t it?
Li Hongxiang also thought that if he couldn’t find Su Yuanyuan here, they would take the carriage back to their hotown. So many years had passed; going back ho likely wouldn’t be problematic.
Additionally, he held onto a fantasy of waiting at ho for his son and daughter-in-law to return.
Riding on the carriage, Li Shaoguang looked around, feeling slightly disappointed; the capital was nothing like he imagined.
The carriage ride to the garrison would take over two hours; Li Hongxiang chatted with the driver, who was very talkative.
Discussing the fresh happenings in the capital, citizens were especially interested in the new minister.
Li Hongyun listened with pride. This was Sister Yuan.
Back then, she brought them food, helped them find leaders, and led them to farm life.
In her eyes, her sister was capable of anything.
Li Shaoguang felt even more excited, boys admire heroes. To him, what Su Yuanyuan did was heroic.
Two and a half hours later, they arrived at the garrison as dusk approached, spotting guards with guns at the gate, making the four of them a bit uneasy.
Li Hongxiang walked over, "Comrade, we’re here to find Comrade Su Yuanyuan."
The guards were new recruits and unfamiliar with Su Yuanyuan.
"Sorry, we don’t have anyone by that na here."
Li Hongxiang frowned, "What about Tan Shaoting?"
"Not here either."
Li Hongxiang pulled an envelope from his pocket, a letter envelope Su Yuanyuan had sent him.
"Comrade, see if this is the correct address?"
"Yes, this is the place; we’ve been here for over a year and really don’t know.
Sir, please wait; I’ll call to ask?"
"Thank you, young comrade, thank you."
The call was answered by Zhou Cong, who heard they were looking for Tan Shaoting and Su Yuanyuan.
"Please have them wait at the gate; I’ll co over shortly."
After the call, Zhou Cong entered Zhang Chunsheng’s office.
"Leader, four people are outside: an elderly man, a driver, and two half-grown kids, looking for Tan Shaoting and Su Yuanyuan."
"Go out and check."
Zhou Cong arrived at the gate and saw the elderly man standing there.
"Sir, are you looking for Su Yuanyuan?"
"Yes, Leader, is Su Yuanyuan here?"
"Sir, you are?"
"I’m Su Yuanyuan’s farm neighbor and friend. Is she here?"
"Sir, Su Yuanyuan isn’t here."
"Leader, can you tell us her address? We ca to find her."
Zhou Cong observed the elderly man’s accent, recognizing it was from the north.
"Sir, let’s do this; tell your na, and I’ll call to inquire."
"Alright, alright. I’m Li Hongxiang, here with Li Hongyun and Li Shaoguang."
"Alright, please hold on; I’ll make a call."
With this, Li Hongxiang was reassured. As long as he could find Xiao Su, it would be alright.
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