chsdbacks Chapter 241 Love of Learning
Chapter 241 Love of Learning
If this continues, she won't be able to face anyone.
While intimacy between couples is normal, the thought of people at the door and the fact that the house isn't very soundproof made it somewhat awkward.
Qin Yunzhou forcibly suppressed the heat in his heart and helped her tidy up her disheveled clothes. "Okay."
He arrived in Beijing this morning and came straight here after getting off the train. He hasn't had a chance to eat yet, and he's really hungry now.
Soon, the couple, each carrying a child, opened the door and came out.
Du Mei had already set out the food on the table. She had specially prepared a fish and bought a braised pork dish from a state-run restaurant, all to give Qin Yunzhou a proper welcome.
The food was steaming hot and smelled so delicious that it made one's mouth water.
Grandma Qin hadn't seen her grandson in a long time, and upon seeing him again, she missed him a little. She quickly smiled and waved, "Come, Yunzhou, sit down and eat."
"If you had told me earlier that you were coming back today, I wouldn't have gone out and would have stayed home to cook you lots of delicious food."
"But I remember the letter you sent this morning. Didn't it say it would take a few more days to arrive? How come it arrived so quickly?"
"I finished the mission ahead of schedule, so I came back early, thinking I'd give you a surprise, which is why I didn't call you beforehand," Qin Yunzhou explained.
Grandma Qin nodded. "I see. How long will you be staying this time?"
It takes at least ten days to travel from the military base to Beijing and back, so I'll probably have to spend half of my vacation there.
These words were spoken.
Xu Sui, who had just sat down at the dining table, couldn't help but stop eating and look at Qin Yunzhou.
She had completely forgotten to ask about it.
Qin Yunzhou did the math, "If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to keep it until the third day of the Lunar New Year."
All things considered, excluding the time spent traveling back and forth, it would take about half a month, which is a long vacation he has accumulated by working hard on his tasks these past few days.
Xu Sui secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At least they could spend the New Year together.
Grandma Qin laughed happily, "That's great, we can stay and celebrate the New Year together."
When the young couple came out of the house, she immediately noticed Xu Sui's swollen lips. As someone who had been through it all, what didn't she understand?
The young couple got pregnant not long after they got married. Back in their hometown, the house wasn't soundproof, and with her pregnant, they certainly didn't dare cross that line.
Things are different now. The child has been born, and we've been apart for so long. As the saying goes, a short separation is better than a new marriage.
I reckon tonight will be anything but peaceful.
It seems she has to tell Xiaomei to take the two children back to the house early in the evening, put them to sleep, and not interfere with their parents' good time.
Because Qin Yunzhou is back, the meal today was quite good, with fish and meat, and we ate refined grains.
Although life in Beijing is better than back in my hometown, we still can't eat meat very often.
So everyone enjoyed the meal.
Xu Sui and Qin Yunzhou also noticed changes in the old lady.
"Grandma, did you get your hair permed?"
Xu Sui often meets with Grandma Qin and has gotten used to the changes she has undergone in the past six months.
Qin Yunzhou was different; he had just returned and hadn't seen Old Madam Qin for a long time.
When she returned, I almost didn't recognize her. The old lady was like a completely different person. She spoke Mandarin and didn't have any accent from her hometown at all.
She looks no different from the local old ladies in Beijing.
Grandma Qin put down her chopsticks, touched her curly hair, and said happily with a smile, "Yes, what do you think, does it look good?"
"It looks good, it looks really good." Xu Sui reached out and picked up a piece of meat for the old lady. "You really should try more things you like. When you're in a good mood, you'll be in good health."
The old lady laughed from ear to ear, "Hahaha, that's what I think too."
"I'm still learning to read with someone recently, and I can already write my own name."
"Really?" The whole family was a little surprised.
Grandma Qin raised her chin and smiled proudly, "Of course it's true. I don't have much to do usually, so this is a good opportunity to improve myself. It's not just about recognizing characters; I also plan to learn to dance and paint when I have time."
To be honest, those old ladies who used to look down on her have now become familiar with her, and they all actually have the ability to look down on her now.
Among those people, any one of them earned several times more before retirement than she did sweeping the streets, and they all had connections in their families. Their sons and daughters-in-law all had formal jobs, either as teachers or in large organizations, and some of their husbands were even university professors.
They were all literate and educated, much better than her.
Qin Yunzhou nodded. "That's good. As the saying goes, one is never too old to learn, and that's exactly what Grandma is like."
"Sui Sui and I both support you. If you need anything, just let us know and we'll get it for you."
Xu Sui also expressed her support, saying, "Yes, Grandma, you can go ahead and learn. Just tell us if you need anything."
Although the old lady goes out to play all the time, she is not out all day long. She only goes out for a morning or an afternoon, and when she comes back, she helps them take care of the children.
After all, there are two children. Sometimes Xiaomei has to cook and take care of the children all by herself, and there are times when she can't manage it all and needs help.
The old lady also took care of all the family's social interactions with the neighbors.
It's true, the old lady can get along with anyone, especially her neighbors who live in the same courtyard. They would often bring her some homemade things over.
Upon asking, I learned that the old lady usually pickles sauerkraut and makes kimchi at home, which she delivers to people and chats with them. She gets along well with everyone.
Don't underestimate this small kimchi; the kimchi made by the old lady is truly exceptional, so delicious that you'll never forget it and want to keep eating it.
Grandma Qin laughed, "Okay, but there's nothing wrong with it. My old friends will teach me for free, so I just need to follow along."
Even if she's missing something, she has money and can buy it herself, so she doesn't need to ask her grandson and granddaughter-in-law for money.
However, she was still quite pleased with what the other person said, which showed that the young couple still treated her like their own grandmother.
After finishing her meal, Du Mei went to clear the dishes.
Grandma Qin found an excuse to take the two children away, giving the young couple a chance to be alone together.
I know this house isn't very soundproof.
After Du Mei finished cleaning up the dishes, Grandma Qin called her over, and together with the two children, went for a walk in the nearby park and also visited the supply and marketing cooperative.
On the way, she whispered some instructions to Du Mei.
"Xiaomei, you're a young lady now. There are some things that Grandma may not tell you, but you should know them in your heart."
"Don't walk past your cousin and his wife's room unless you have to."
Du Mei smiled helplessly, "Alright, Grandma, I know."
After everyone left.
Only Xu Sui and Qin Yunzhou remained in the room.
It fell silent all at once.
It was still the middle of the day, nothing much.
The door was closed, and the curtains were drawn.