mtl008 Chapter 124 Preparing to Return to Beijing
Chapter 124 Preparing to Return to Beijing
Time flies by like a white horse, and more than two months have passed in the blink of an eye.
At 1973:10 in the morning on October 15, , the sun shone through the clouds onto the earth, giving people a warm and comfortable feeling.
During these two months, Bai Zhizhi's family gradually adapted to life in the Wuyang County staff housing compound. They began to get familiar with the new environment and established good relationships with the neighbors around them.
Ever since the triplets had their second fight with other children in the compound, the military wives in the compound were no longer unfamiliar with Bai Zhizhi.
Although she was young, because the father of the triplets held a higher official position than the father of the other children, the military wives did not dare to find fault easily even if they were dissatisfied. After all, they did not want to cause trouble for themselves.
However, it is worth mentioning that most of these military wives are not unreasonable people. Although they sometimes have some small thoughts, they are generally reasonable.
Since joining the army, Bai Zhizhi has discovered that the reality is very different from the image of the best military wives or relatives described in novels.
She originally thought that life here would be full of contradictions and conflicts, but in fact it was not that bad. Of course, this is just Bai Zhizhi's personal feeling, and the actual situation may be more complicated. However, no matter what, everyone is full of kindness and friendliness towards Bai Zhizhi's family, especially the triplets, who are loved by everyone.
Among them, the youngest son of the Bai family is particularly popular. He is cute and charming, like a little girl, and has a sweet mouth, which makes people feel happy.
This is why the triplets always receive preferential treatment from other children, and this preferential treatment also becomes one of the reasons why they play and fight with other children.
Just a few days ago, Bai Zhizhi was preparing to take her three children out to play when she ran into Mrs. Liu from next door. When Mrs. Liu saw them, she immediately greeted them warmly and praised the children for being cute. Then, she took out a handful of candy and stuffed it into the children's hands, making them feel the warmth and care from their neighbors.
Bai Zhizhi looked at Mrs. Liu gratefully, her eyes full of sincere gratitude. She said softly, "Thank you, Mrs. Liu, you always take care of us. You can give the candies to Zhiguo and his two brothers. My family has bought some."
Mrs. Liu smiled gently and responded, "It's nothing. My two children have been losing their teeth recently. Besides, your children are so cute. Every time I see them, I can't help but want to get close to them. Giving them some candy is very sincere." Her words revealed her deep love for the triplets, which made Bai Zhizhi feel extremely relieved.
The children took the candies excitedly, with happy smiles on their little faces. They thanked Mrs. Liu happily and promised to enjoy the delicious candies. Bai Zhizhi looked at the happy faces of the children, and her heart was filled with emotion and warmth.
This small gesture made Bai Zhizhi feel the deep warmth between neighbors. Although there are inevitably some frictions and discordant voices in daily life, such friendly interactions make her firmly believe that as long as everyone understands and tolerates each other, life will become better.
Bai Zhizhi was a little embarrassed by Mrs. Liu's enthusiasm, but after refusing several times, she thanked her and accepted the kindness. She knew that this was not just a simple gift, but also a symbol of friendship between neighbors.
She decided to pass on this warmth and care for others in the same way, so that the whole community would be filled with more love and care. She thought to herself: "When I make delicious food myself or buy cakes from the department store, I must give them back."
Because she knows that accepting other people's kindness is one thing, but she doesn't want to always rely on others, but hopes to be able to repay this friendship.
1973年10月15日上午10：12分
Just then, the sound of a car engine was heard, and a jeep drove into the yard and stopped steadily in front of Bai Zhizhi's house.
The car door slowly opened, and a man in military uniform got out of the car. He stood straight, and walked steadily and powerfully, as if every step he took carried the dignity and confidence unique to a soldier. He was tall and straight, with smooth lines, and strong muscles were faintly visible under the military green uniform, exuding a unique masculine charm.
His appearance was like a dazzling light, attracting everyone's attention.
When he raised his head, a handsome face appeared in front of everyone. His facial features were delicate and profound, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. His lips were slightly raised under his high nose bridge, revealing a barely perceptible smile.
His eyes were bright and firm, as deep as the endless night sky, and as clear as a spring, as if they could penetrate all obstacles and see the essence of things. Those eyes were shining with confidence and determination, which made people fall in love with them and indulge in them.
The sunlight shining on him added a mysterious air to him, as if he was the god of war walking out of the sunshine, exuding unparalleled charm.
The sunlight also illuminated his bronze skin, making him look particularly dazzling, like a shining pearl that could not be ignored.
The triplets recognized the man right away—it was their dad! They ran to the door happily, their faces filled with excited smiles.
The second child, Xiao Yuyao, was like a happy little bird. He flew into his father's arms and called out in a baby voice, "Daddy, Daddy, hug me."
She hugged her father's neck tightly and rubbed her little face against his cheek, expressing her love for her father.
The eldest, Yuyu, was like a happy little bird. He jumped to his father's side, raised his little face, looked up at his father, his eyes full of curiosity and expectation, and asked in a baby voice, "Dad, Dad, why did you come back so soon? Did you miss us?"
He held on to his father's clothes tightly, staggering, as if wanting to get more information about his father from him.
The third child, Little Tuanzi, was not to be outdone. He ran over with his short legs, imitating his sister, threw himself into his father's arms, and said coquettishly, "Daddy, Daddy, hug me. My sister wants it, and I want it too."
His chubby little hands tightly held his father's big hands, feeling his father's warmth, with a happy smile on his face.
The three children hugged the man's thighs tightly, chattering to him about the fun things that happened during the day, and asked him to hug them like a spoiled child. Lu Chuan smiled dotingly, put down the bag in his hand, then bent down and picked up the second daughter Xiao Yumao, and said softly: "My dears, let daddy change clothes first, and then I will play with you, okay?"
The children nodded obediently and let go of their hands. Lu Chuan walked into the bedroom and quickly changed into comfortable home clothes. Then he returned to the living room and gently touched the heads of the other two children. He asked with love in his eyes: "Are you good at home? Do you listen to your mother? Do you study hard and eat well?"
The triplets looked at each other and responded in unison: "Yes, we all listen to mom."
Then, the man (Lu Chuan) turned his gaze to Bai Zhizhi, his eyes full of tenderness and concern. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he asked softly: "Wife, how was your day today? Did you eat well?"
Bai Zhizhi looked at her husband and her face suddenly turned red. She lowered her head and said shyly, "I'm fine. Are you tired from the journey?"
Lu Chuan shook his head, "Not tired. I feel relieved to see that you are all doing well and not looking haggard." Indeed, he was filled with happiness when he looked at Bai Zhizhi and the children. After all, he had been working day and night in the mountains because of a temporary uprising and a joint confrontation, and had no time to return to Wuyang County.
Ran Luchuan just smiled at his wife, then told the guard to go buy some groceries first and have dinner at home later. After that, he walked into the house holding Xiao Yumao's hand and Bai Zhizhi's hand. Bai Zhizhi was holding the eldest son's hand, and the eldest son was holding the third son, Xiao Tuanzi's hand. The family of five walked into the house. The house was filled with a warm atmosphere. The family sat together, sharing each other's daily lives.
The children vied with each other to tell about the interesting things that happened to them in the system space and in the yard. Lu Chuan listened attentively, interjecting a few words from time to time, and his laughter echoed in the room.
After the triplets finished telling their interesting stories, they didn’t know what to do next, because today was the rest day given to them by their mother. They only had one day of rest per week, and the rest of the time was scheduled for study.
At this time, the second triplet, Xiao Yumao, couldn't stay any longer. He pulled Lu Chuan's hand and shouted that he wanted to go out and play. Lu Chuan agreed with a smile. He held Xiao Yumao in one hand, and Yuyu and Xiaotuanzi in the other, and walked out of the house with Bai Zhizhi.
The family of five strolled in the yard, enjoying the rare reunion moment. When the neighbors saw Lu Chuan coming back, they came over to say hello and praised him for his bravery.
Lu Chuan greeted everyone with a smile, and his figure looked even taller and straighter in the sunlight.
When I came back, I saw the guard standing at the gate with a pile of vegetables in front of him.
Bai Zhizhi had forgotten that her family was going to invite them to dinner today, but she gave Lu Chuan a look and he understood. He said to the triplets, "My dears, Daddy is going to the kitchen to cook. You guys can play by yourselves. There are gifts for you in my bag. You can go in and open them. Your Uncle Lin will be hungry with you guys later." After saying that, he kissed each of them on the face and went to the kitchen with Xiao Lin, carrying the dishes.
Bai Zhizhi watched the man cook, so she didn't get involved. Besides, there was a helper beside him. She went to the system space to get some money for Xiaolin, and took out a few bags of small cakes and handed them to her. She smiled and said, "This is the money for today's food and the snacks I made myself. Take them back and try them to see if you like them. Consider it my thank you gift!"
1973年10月15日下午13：17分
After a while, lunch was ready. Based on the vegetables Xiaolin bought and the existing ingredients in the kitchen, Lu Chuan quickly made a table of delicious dishes, including fragrant fried pork with peppers, tender and delicious minced meat tofu, refreshing and crispy stir-fried bean sprouts, delicious braised fish, nutritious fried lentils with meat, golden and crispy egg pancakes, sweet and sour appetizing tomato and egg soup, spicy and flavorful fried bacon and carrots with peppers, a big pot of steaming rice and three bowls of quick-frozen corn, carrot and meat dumplings that Bai Zhizhi had "made" earlier.
When Xiao Lin saw such a sumptuous lunch, his eyes lit up and he exclaimed in his heart: "Wow, I can eat so many delicious foods today!" His heart was full of gratitude and he felt that he was so lucky, and it showed on his face.
Lu Chuan smiled and said, "Eat quickly, don't be polite." Then he picked up the chopsticks and started to pick up food and eat. Bai Zhizhi also started to eat. They ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Xiao Lin took a bite of the food and couldn't help but praise: "Brigade Commander, these dishes are really delicious. It's the first time I've eaten such a sumptuous meal. You and sister-in-law are so nice to me." His face was filled with a happy smile and he praised Lu Chuan's cooking skills.
Lu Chuan smiled modestly and said, "Thank you for the compliment. As long as you enjoy your meal, that's all." He continued to concentrate on eating, enjoying this warm moment.
After the meal was ready, the three adults and three children sat at the table to eat. Bai Zhizhi filled the triplets' bowls with food, and then asked Lu Chuan to invite his subordinates to eat and tell them not to be polite.
Bai Zhizhi felt very uncomfortable because she saw the other party eating very cautiously. It was very similar to the TV drama she watched in her previous life, where a female boss invited a female employee to a hotel for dinner and the female employee also ate very cautiously.
Lu Chuan noticed the look in his wife's eyes, then while picking up food for the triplets he said, "Xiao Lin, don't be nervous, just treat this as your own home and me as your brother. You bought so many things and I cooked them all. It would be a waste if you don't eat them. Your sister-in-law and I can't eat much either, so just eat as much as you want. My task for you is to eat and drink enough. I don't have any wine here, only water, so you can drink as much water as you can."
Bai Zhizhi chuckled when she heard the humor in her man's words. The triplets turned around and asked curiously. Bai Zhizhi said to the triplets, "It's none of your business. Hurry up and finish your meal and go to sleep. You finally get a rest today. You must study hard tomorrow. Whoever studies well will get a reward."
The triplets immediately felt very emo. Even though they were only two years old, they knew their mother was serious, so they kept silent.
Xiao Lin stopped being pretentious and just ate with big mouthfuls.
After lunch, the six of them went to rest, and Xiao Lin asked Lu Chuan to take the other person to the guest room to rest.
When Bai Zhizhi woke up in the afternoon, she found that only the triplets were at home playing with toys. She knew that her husband was busy, so she didn't care and started to do the tasks she had to complete that day.
Use the cleaning robot to clean the kitchen, and then take things out from the space warehouse to replenish the stock.
1973年10月15日下午17：39分
Because Lu Chuan's guard went back at around 3 pm and would not pick up Lu Chuan until tomorrow morning, Bai Zhizhi prepared dinner. Ran thought that her man would go to the mountains again tomorrow, so she prepared to reward him and made four bowls of braised pork rice with three salted duck eggs.
After dinner, Lu Chuan and Bai Zhizhi took the children for a walk in the yard. The night air was fresh and pleasant, and the stars were twinkling in the sky. They held hands and enjoyed this quiet moment.
Lu Chuan bowed his head and said to his wife: "Thank you, Zhizhi, for giving me such a happy family."
Bai Zhizhi smiled shyly and leaned on her husband's shoulder, her heart full of sweetness. Under the moonlight, their figures gradually moved away, forming a beautiful picture.