Time has arrived in February, and the 3rd is the first day of the Lunar New Year. On the 1st, the brigade killed the New Year Pig again.
This year it was still Lu Boming who went to buy meat for Su Mo. He bought 4 pounds of pork, 2 pounds of mutton, and some ribs and bones. I bought more bones than last year and saved them for the two little ones to make bone porridge.
The things Mo Yurong sent to the two little ones were also received on this day. It was quite a big package. Because of the heavy snow, it took a whole month to arrive. Su Mo thought she would receive it after the new year.
The two small quilted winter suits, one for each, are very beautiful and imported. Mo Yurong went to the big department store in Yangcheng to grab them.
In addition, there are many toys for children to play with, several bags of milk powder and several cans of condensed milk. Su Tingqian also told Su Mo in his letter to take those cans of condensed milk to the Lu family and give them to some elders.
In addition to the ones for the children, I also bought a gabardine coat for Su Mo. Su Mo touched the material and estimated that the clothes must be forty or fifty-one pieces.
Parents are afraid that even one month's salary won't be enough to fill this pile of stuff.
In the evening, Su Mo picked up her things and went to Lu's house.
Li Yue'e saw Su Mo coming over again with a bunch of things, and she was a little disapproving, "Xiao Mo, we have food, why are we bringing so many things here again? Keep these things for the children."
"Mom, this is a big festival in the year. You still have to give things, and you can't lose your filial piety." Su Mo explained with a smile.
"These cans of condensed milk are not all given by me. My parents sent me these cans of condensed milk and asked me to get them for you. These canned yellow peaches and sausages were given by me."
"Your parents..." Li Yue'e was surprised.
"Yes, they were transferred to Yangcheng two months ago. My father still teaches at the university in Yangcheng, and my mother works as a dormitory manager at the university." Su Mo said.
Before, I was afraid of any changes, so I never told the three old people. Now, after a few months, it has basically stabilized, and I am not afraid to talk anymore.
"Okay, okay, pretty good!" Li Yue'e smiled. Being able to be transferred back to teaching means that everything will be fine.
After Su Mo returned, Li Yue'e told Lu Qing'an the matter.
After hearing this, Lu Qingan felt a little unhappy.
He asked why the third child suddenly ran away so far. It turned out that his father-in-law and mother-in-law had gone there, you bastard!
I had to hide it from my family!
Can they still disagree if he wants to go there? She was the only one in the old daughter-in-law's family, and they understood that she had to pay more attention to her side. As for keeping silent?
They say girls are outgoing, but he saw that boys are also very outgoing.
When Li Yue'e saw him like that, she knew what he was thinking, and retorted: "I said at the beginning that the third child would not be transferred so early, and you also said that the man has ambitions in all directions. Now that everyone has passed, what are you still thinking about?"
"It doesn't matter if the in-laws are over there. Xiao Mo used to have someone to help take care of the kids. Otherwise, she has to go to work and take care of the kids all by herself."
Li Yue'e had previously thought that Su Mo had stopped working and had gone with the army to take care of the children. However, Su Mo said that she was going to be transferred there and would have to go to work after going to Yangcheng. Then she would send the children to the nursery.
Li Yue'e was extremely worried. What would she do if such a young child was beaten in the nursery? Even if you say nothing, how should you file a complaint?
If it wasn't too far, she would have wanted to say that she would go there and bring up the two children.
But it’s so far away, and she’s gone, and it’ll probably take a few years before she can come back. What will the old man and his father do at home? Who will cook for them?
It's okay now. My in-laws are over there and can help to some extent.
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On New Year's Eve, I have a half-day shift.
Su Mo first called Geng Changqing and asked him if he could come over for the reunion dinner?
Geng Changqing has been very busy recently, and with his secretary and security guards also present, it would be inconvenient to bring too many people there, so he decided not to go and would go over tomorrow to pay New Year greetings.
When returning, Su Mo took a detour to Li's Ao, picked up a straw basket, and carried some things to the cowshed.
On the way, I happened to meet Captain Li.
"Researcher Su, are you going to see that little girl again?" Captain Li asked.
"Yes, it's Chinese New Year. Let's bring some food for the children." Su Mo said, openly and honestly, there was nothing bad to say.
During this period of time, both in public and private life, she frequently visited that little girl, and everyone knew it.
"That little girl is lucky to meet you." Captain Li sighed, this Researcher Su is such a good person.
The poor girl is also a pitiful person, but with the prevailing atmosphere these days, it’s not easy for him to have too much control. He can only say a few words when he can’t see beyond his eyes.
"I am a mother myself. The child looks pitiful and is not a good thing. She is older than the Chinese New Year. Give her a few bones to taste."
"It's because of your kindness that you cooked it for them just in time to have a New Year's Eve dinner." Captain Li said.
Since Su Tingqian and others were rehabilitated, the villagers in Lijia'ao have become much more polite to the people in the cowshed. Who knows if the remaining two will return to the city soon? Not to mention making good friends, at least don't make bad friends.
When they were approaching the cowshed, Su Mo took some more things from the space and put them into the straw basket.
As soon as Su Mo arrived at the cowshed, the little girl who was washing things saw her. She immediately dropped her things and ran over, "Auntie."
Su Mo took out a handful of candy from her pocket and gave it to Cao Yatou, and said with a smile: "It's Chinese New Year, and my aunt has brought you some food. You are here, and you have to listen to the two teachers, you know?"
The grass girl nodded fiercely and said, "I know, I'm very obedient."
Cao Yatou is indeed a good child. She has lived here for more than a month. Apart from being cautious in the first few days, after getting familiar with her later, I heard from Teacher Gu that she gets up early every day and rushes to work. She is extremely diligent. .
Teacher Gu and his wife heard the noise and came out of the shed where the cows were kept. After seeing Su Mo, they said very politely: "Researcher Su, are you here to see the child again?"
"Yes, bring some things over here and put them in the kitchen first." Su Mo said, carrying the basket and walking to the kitchen. Teacher Gu and his wife took advantage of the situation and followed her.
Su Mo brought over two pounds of white flour, one pound of eggs, two pieces of bacon, about one pound of fresh meat and a few bones.
"Xiao Mo, you don't have to send anything over, it's too risky." Teacher Gu said in a low voice.
Su Mo waved her hand, "It's okay, I just want to give that little girl something."
"It's time to wait. I'll see if I can apply for a reward for that little girl. Then her life will be easier."
There is still no news from above, and I don’t know if those who escaped have been caught? Su Mo didn't dare to apply for a reward at this time. If the escaped person was still out and heard the news, it would be troublesome to come for revenge.
Su Mo whispered to Teacher Gu again, "My dad wrote a letter and asked me to say hello to you. He told you to take good care of yourself. The dawn will always come."
Teacher Gu's eyes were a little moist, "I will. Tell your dad not to say this in letters in the future, so as not to inconvenience him further."
Su Mo nodded, put down her things, and then went to encourage Cao Yatou for a few words before returning.
After returning home, Su Mo first wrapped a red envelope, then took her things and went to the Lu family to help.
For five children, the price is still the same as last year, two yuan per person.
The three old people have helped take care of the children for more than half a year this year, but they don't want any money, so Su Mo each gave them a red envelope worth fifty yuan.
