After seeing Qi Taiguo off, Cheng Su still felt somewhat muddleheaded. Returning to their house in Guangcheng, she felt uncomfortable all over and couldnāt muster any energy.
Mother Cheng couldnāt stand it, and couldnāt help but scold her: "Come on, youāre a mother now, yet youāre still whining. Heās not going somewhere far, why are you acting like this?"
Cheng Su languidly slumped on the sofa, saying, "Mom, what do you know? Weāve been married for years, and weāve never been apart. Now that weāve separated, who knows when weāll meet again!"
Now heās going to Zhu City, and there are many things to adjust to. Itās not convenient for me to go there, and he doesnāt know if he can come out, even if he can, it might just be for a day or two, not enough to come to Guangcheng.
"So, are the women in the village not living their lives? Most of the men go out to work. Without mentioning faraway places, just look at your third uncle and aunt; they are also separated between two locations," Mother Cheng rolled her eyes.
"Thatās different; third uncle can come home anytime," Cheng Su said dispiritedly. "But the army is different, the rules are all set there!"
"Alright, alright, donāt act like Xi Shi clutching her heart. Do you still have to go to your godfatherās place?" Mother Cheng looked at her disdainfully.
Cheng Su burst into laughter: "Mom, watching TV really taught you something, huh? You even know about Xi Shi clutching her heart!"
Indeed, television teaches many things.
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Coming to Guangcheng, with relatives in the Cheng family, after the New Year, Cheng Su hadnāt visited them yet. Taking this opportunity, she certainly had to visit and pay a belated New Yearās call.
Cheng Su brought a pile of gifts, along with her mother and son, and went to the Cheng family.
Old Master Cheng was very happy to see them, and he played with Xiao Qi for a long time before speaking with Cheng Su.
"I heard before that Taiguo was going to be transferred to Zhu City. I didnāt expect you to come today? Heās leaving already?" Old Master Cheng asked.
Cheng Su smiled and said, "Yes, theyāre rushing him to report, so he didnāt have time to stay. He asked me to say hello to you and wish you a belated New Year!"
"Alright, alright, if thereās no time, itās fine. Young people should strive, but why the sudden transfer to Zhu City? Is there any plan?" Old Master Cheng asked again.
"I havenāt really delved into the matters of their military unit. You know, many things are confidential. I only know that heās going there with a Regular Camp Position, and after a few years, he might be transferred back to the Guangcheng Military District," Cheng Su replied.
Old Master Cheng nodded: "Is it Chief Ningās idea from the Capital?"
Indeed, as the saying goes, ginger gets spicier with age, and Old Master Cheng guessed the hint from Cheng Suās words.
Cheng Su smiled and nodded.
"Thatās good. When you move back to Guangcheng, the family can reunite." Old Master Cheng looked at Xiao Qi: "Xiao Qi can often come and chat with me, this old man!"
"Thereās that plan. After I graduate next year, Iāll probably come over as well. In the coming days, Iām thinking of sending him off and discussing with my third uncle about the shopās renovation..." Cheng Su patiently shared her schedule.
Old Master Cheng nodded from time to time and said: "Your second brother probably has some connections for this. Later, you can find him. If you need to go to the shop and itās busy these days, let your mom and Xiao Qi come here to play. Just eat here; thereās no need to cook at home. Itās more lively, and let Xiao Qi keep this old man company."
With Old Master Cheng saying so, Cheng Su wouldnāt dare refuse and readily agreed.