In the evening, Shui Jiandang came to pick up his family. After all, they had not seen each other for more than two years and missed them dearly.
Shui Shangqing heard the knock on the door and hurried to open it, only to find that it was his second son standing outside.
"Dad, mother, Xiaoqi, Bingyue, long time no see, I miss you so much." Shui Jiandang said as he walked in.
Liu Xuemei hugged the second child and touched his face: "You are much taller than before, but you have turned darker."
"It's normal to train every day and get a tan. I haven't been home all the time, and I have to bother you all to come here from home to get married."
"This is normal. You are a soldier here and you don't have any holidays. We all understand."
Shui Jian Dang patted Xiao Qi on the shoulder: "Xiao Qi has grown a lot taller and looks like a man."
"That's right, now I work in the fields whenever I have time, and go hunting in the mountains during my free time. Naturally, I grow taller."
The two exchanged a few words, and Shui Jiandang bent down and picked up his sister: "Our Bingyue is a lot heavier."
Shui Bingyue felt that her second brother was strange and friendly at the same time. After all, after not seeing him for more than two years, his temperament has changed. But the facial features still have the shadow of the original.
"I've grown taller and I can't always be as light as I was when I was a kid. My second brother is much more handsome. Let's not waste time here. Let's go to the appointment quickly. It's not too late to continue chatting after dinner."
In this way, the family walked towards Captain Li's house. There were quite a few people in the family courtyard who liked to eat in the courtyard, and they all saw Shui Jiandang's family.
Captain Li heard the knock on the door and quickly asked his eldest daughter to open the door and bring the Shui family in.
Everyone sat down on the sofa. Shui Shangqing opened his bag, took out a package and handed it to Captain Li: "This is something our family gave to Xinxin."
Captain Li opened it and saw that in addition to the five hundred yuan, there was also a gold necklace with a peony pendant. It looked like an old style, but it was substantial. Then it was handed over to the eldest daughter.
"My in-laws are really thoughtful. Let's chat while eating."
After everyone sat down together, Captain Li continued: "The wedding of Jiang Dang and Xinxin will be held in the army tomorrow, and we have no intention of making a big deal about it."
"That's right. Now we have to pay attention to hardship and simplicity. Both children are soldiers, so it should be like this." Shui Shangqing has also been a soldier and knows as much as Captain Li.
After the two of them finished speaking, Captain Li moved his chopsticks, and everyone started to eat dinner. Li Xinxin and Shui Bingyue beside her said: "Whatever sister likes to eat, I will pick up the food for you."
"No, thank you, second sister-in-law. I'm not picky about food. You are even more beautiful than in the photo. My second brother is so lucky."
"You are also very beautiful. You are much thinner than when you were a child." Li Xinxin and the little girl complimented each other.
Shui Bingyue nodded: "Second sister-in-law is still discerning, but second brother only thinks that I have gained weight. That's because I have grown up and grown taller."
Li Yaoyao, who was sitting next to Xiao Qi, asked him in a low voice: "Is your sister really only five years old? She looks like a seven or eight-year-old girl."
"Our family members are all tall, and Bingyue's height is normal. There is no need to lie about your age. In our place, this is just a normal height."
Li Yaoyao stopped talking. After all, she really envied tall people. My parents are of normal height, but she is a little on the short side.
The meal was finished quickly, and Shui Jiandang and Li Xinxin sent Shui's family to the guest house together.
When they arrived at the place, Shui Shangqing took out the red envelope given by the boss and several other small ones, and handed them all to Li Xinxin.
"Xinxin, this is the wish of your eldest brother and several younger brothers. You must accept it."
Li Xinxin looked at the red envelope in her hand, then at Shui Jiandang, and when she saw him nodding, she accepted it with peace of mind.
Shui Bingyue took out a red jewelry box from her small shoulder bag and handed it to Li Xinxin: "Second sister-in-law, this is a gift from me. Open it and see if you like it?"
Li Xinxin opened it and saw a gold bracelet inlaid with gemstones, which was extremely beautiful. He quickly said: "This is too valuable." I wanted to give it back.
Shui Bingyue waved her hands hurriedly: "I gave it to the second sister-in-law. It belongs to the second sister-in-law. Xiaobai found it for me. I think it is suitable for you."
Shui Jiandang also persuaded his wife to accept it, and then chatted a little about family matters, and the young couple came out of the guest house.
On the way back, Li Xinxin asked curiously: "Who is the Xiaobai that Bingyue is talking about?"
"It's a little white ferret she raised. That little guy likes shiny things. Ever since Bingyue rescued it, she has given Bingyue all the good things she encountered."
"It's so magical. I thought the so-called treasure-hunting mink was a fabrication."
"Don't tell anyone about this. The mink hasn't appeared for several years. I don't know if it died of old age or was captured."
"I understand, but people in your family are very generous and generous. I think dad is really surprised today. He didn't expect dad to be able to spend so much money."
Shuijian Dang nodded: "After all, we have eight children in our family, so it's normal for dad to think that way."
After sending Li Xinxin home, Shui Jiandang went to the guest house alone. Shui Shangqing opened the door and saw his second son. He smiled and said, "You are not tired from running around."
"I'm not tired. I still have a lot to talk to you about. Why did our fourth child go to the art troupe?"
"When Mr. Huo's family left, they gave him an opportunity to work in the city's supply and marketing cooperative. Our fourth child was of the right age, so we let him go.
He went to the Cultural Palace there to study every day. When the cultural troupe was recruiting new students, he signed up for the exam, and he actually passed it.
I didn't know that this kid liked music before, and I never heard him mention it. He is the boring one among you brothers. "
Shui Jiandang nodded: "The fourth child doesn't like to talk, but he is very strong. In the past exams, he always got the first place. How are the five and six children now?"
"Xiao Liu is much more cheerful than before, and they both know how to help me and your mother. Your grandma is now with our family, and your mother and I don't even let her work in the fields."
"That's good. Grandma should have enjoyed happiness a long time ago. She was always unwilling before. Why has she changed her mind now?"
"It's all my fault. Grandma loves me the most. As soon as I acted like a baby, grandma followed us home during the Chinese New Year." Shui Bingyue said proudly.
Shui Jiandang saw his sister like this and held her on his lap: "I thought you had grown up and become more stable, but now it seems that you are as innocent and cute as you were two years ago."
"Second brother stopped loving me after he got married and started laughing at me. I won't give you meat to eat in the future."
"How could it be? The little leather shoes you are wearing were not all bought by the second brother. Why doesn't the second brother love you?"
"Fourth brother didn't think I was stupid when he bought me a coat. I don't like others saying I'm innocent and cute. I'm obviously very smart."
