I was married off to a disabled hero in lieu of marriage; my in-laws doted on me and I aspired to gr

Luo Meiyun shared the same thoughts as Zhou Zhonghai and asked Qiaoqiao in a low voice, "You and Wenhui?"

Qiaoqiao blushed and nodded, while Luo Meiyun exclaimed with delight, "Then, won't you two have a child soon?"

"Maybe." Qiaoqiao lowered her head even further.

Luo Meiyun put down her work and hugged Qiaoqiao tightly: "Mom is so happy, so very happy. You have to tell your mother tomorrow and let her be happy too. When Liu Songming's mother went to propose marriage, your mother had only one worry: she was afraid that Wenhui might have problems. Actually, I was worried too; it's not easy for parents to ask about these things. Now everything is fine, I'm going to hold my grandson!"

Luo Meiyun was genuinely happy.

Qiaoqiao nestled in Luo Meiyun's arms, choking back tears, and said, "Mom, thank you, thank you Dad, thank you for accepting me."

"Silly child, what are you saying? We should be thanking you. You've brought laughter and joy to our family."

Qiaoqiao looked up and smiled foolishly, "We're family, so there's no need for thanks. Mom, Wenhui is very good to me, and I'll be good to Wenhui too."

"Yes, yes, Qiaoqiao, no matter what happens in the future, we must face it together."

"Yes."

"Come on, let's continue packing the clothes. Look at this cotton-padded jacket, it's a new style from last year, double-breasted, would it be okay for your mother to wear it?"

"I'm afraid my mother wouldn't dare wear such trendy clothes."

"Take it back, take it back, and she'll wear it. Your mother is about my age, she can wear it."

Luo Meiyun looked at Qiaoqiao with affection and reluctance in her eyes.

Luo Meiyun tidied up until the lights were turned off before lighting a candle to take a shower and washing her and Zhou Zhonghai's clothes.

On the bed, Zhou Zhonghai was too excited to sleep: "Meiyun, we have good taste. Qiaoqiao is a good girl who can go through thick and thin with Wenhui for a lifetime."

"The first time I saw her, even though she was crying, her firm gaze had an invisible strength. We could go to the front lines with peace of mind." Luo Meiyun said with a smile.

"Meiyun, you're not allowed to go. Do you expect the three of us to become heroes?" Zhou Zhonghai said sternly.

"If you go, I'm going."

"What if, what if it's us? Who will look after the grandson?"

"Qiaoqiao is capable of taking good care of the children. We have fulfilled our obligations to our two sons. From now on, they have to walk their own path."

"Meiyun, the darkness before dawn is more dangerous. I'll feel at ease if you stay."

"That day, I received a call from the military saying that my son's life was in danger. I was terrified and hated myself."

I should have gone with my son, even if, even if he sacrificed himself, at least I, his mother, would be by his side. Old Zhou, this time, either everyone comes back safely, or we all stay on the front lines, or one person returns while another is wounded. If I'm injured, having you by my side would be such a blessing.

I think you feel the same way. We've been married for thirty years, each busy with our own lives. Now that we have the opportunity to go to the front lines together, I want to stay by your side.

Luo Meiyun said calmly, and Zhou Zhonghai grasped her hand tightly, saying, "What will happen to the children if we're all gone?"

"They have to grow up eventually, Lao Zhou. Our generation works for the country or for our children. This time, let's be a little selfish and do it for ourselves, okay? Our medical department is in the rear, so we're much safer. But you, you must stay safe."

"Meiyun, if I'm gone, you must be strong. As a soldier, the battlefield is the best place to end up. When we have a grandson, tell him my story. Remember, tell him with great pride and tell him that his grandfather was not a coward."

Zhou Zhonghai laughed as he spoke, as if he saw a little person staring with wide eyes, saying to his grandmother with admiration, "My grandpa is really amazing."

"I won't tell you, you can tell your grandson yourself."

The couple clung to each other, inseparable.

Two jeeps arrived early the next morning.

One was Zhou Zhonghai's personal vehicle, and the other was arranged by the publicity department.

Zhou Zhonghai and Zhou Wenhui were in one car, and Luo Meiyun and Qiaoqiao were in another. They were going to pick up Yang Zheng from the machinery factory first.

Yang Wenjin went to the village committee office early in the morning. Today, the team was slaughtering a pig for the festival, and each person would get half a pound of meat. The children were coming back, and Qiaoqiao's mother urged Yang Wenjin early in the morning to see if she could buy some offal.

The team headquarters was bustling with activity, everyone waiting to be divided up the meat.

"Uncle, Qiaoqiao is back today, here's half a pound of meat for you," Zheng Fenglin said happily when he saw Yang Wenjin.

"No, no, it's rare for us to get meat, how can I take yours? I'll ask Zhao Gui if we can buy some pig intestines and lungs or something."

Yang Wenjin hurriedly declined, saying that he could only get a little meat when the team slaughtered a pig, so how could he accept Zheng Fenglin's?

"Definitely, I'll talk to him later. Uncle, how many days will Qiaoqiao stay?"

"Just one day."

"Is the son-in-law coming back?"

"I'm not going back; my legs aren't very mobile."

"Oh, after lunch, I'll go talk to Qiaoqiao." Zheng Fenglin smiled.

"Okay, Jin Tao, shall we come back today too? You and Jin Tao can both go, and Yang Zheng can come back as well."

"Okay, I'll ask Zhao Jintao to go with me."

The pig was slaughtered, and all the offal was taken to the team headquarters. Zhao Gui directed the distribution of the meat.

Zheng Fenglin stepped forward, pulled Zhao Gui aside, and whispered, "Zhao Gui, Uncle Wenjin has guests today. Get them some offal."

Zhao Gui glanced at Yang Wenjin in the distance and said, "With so many people here, how am I supposed to carry it all? After the meat is distributed, tell him to go back first. I'll deliver some later."

"Don't forget, or I'll get Jin Tao to beat you up."

"Okay, sister-in-law."

"Whose sister-in-law is she?"

"Isn't it just a matter of time? Sister-in-law, I'll go divide the meat first; everyone's waiting for meat for the festival."

"Go."

Zheng Fenglin ran to Yang Wenjin with a smile: "Uncle, I've already talked to Zhao Gui. There are a lot of people now, so he'll take them home later."

"I'm paying for it, I can't take it for free," Yang Wenjin said.

"The money has already been given to the brigade headquarters, so why would they need any more? That's all, just stay home and wait."

"Okay, thank you, Fenglin."

This was the first time Yang Wenjin had taken advantage of public resources, and she felt very uneasy.

Qiaoqiao and Yang Zheng moved their household registrations, leaving only four people in the Yang family. They were given two jin of meat.

Normally, Yang Wenjin would order fatty meat, but this time she ordered a piece of pork belly.

The children rarely come back, so they deserve a good meal.

Carrying two pounds of meat, I happily went home.

"Mother, there are still a few chili peppers in the garden. Pick them and stir-fry them with meat," Yang Wenjin called out to Qiaoqiao's mother.

"Okay, okay, I'll go then."

Qiaoqiao's mother was also happy. Her children had been away from home for more than half a year, and she missed them very much.

After Grandma Qiaoqiao fell ill, her spirits declined significantly, and she remained bedridden, rarely getting out of bed.

She tidied herself up today, put away the quilts on the kang (a heated brick bed), and sat on the kang, constantly looking outside the door, anxiously waiting for her grandchildren.

Grandpa Qiao went out early in the morning, saying he was going to check the ditch to see if he could catch a few loaches.

Before the person even arrived in the early morning, the village children were already shouting, "The jeep is here! The jeep is here!"

Grandma Qiaoqiao couldn't hide her joy. She peered out the window but didn't see her granddaughter or grandson. Instead, she saw Commander Zhou and Director Luo in military uniforms.

Oh dear, my in-laws are here too. What should I do? We only have two dishes at home.

I wonder if the old man caught any loaches?

Hearing the shouts, Yang Wenjin and Qiaoqiao's mother in the kitchen dropped the meat and rushed out.

"Haha, in-laws, we're here to freeload again." Zhou Zhonghai was as enthusiastic as ever.

Immediately following, a wheelchair appeared, pushed by Qiaoqiao. It was her son-in-law! Her son-in-law had arrived...

Qiaoqiao's mother loves to cry; she can't control her tears.

"Father, Mother..." Qiaoqiao stopped her wheelchair and rushed into her mother's arms like a rocket.

"Qiaoqiao, my child, you've gotten fairer and plumper. Let your mother see you."

"Mom, I'm fine. Zhou Wenhui is here too."

Leading his parents to Zhou Wenhui, Zhou Wenhui awkwardly greeted them, "Father, Mother!"

Qiaoqiao's mother couldn't hold back any longer, tears streaming down her face as she replied, "Oh, good child, come inside quickly, come inside quickly, Grandma is inside."

Qiaoqiao pushed the wheelchair into the house, but there were steps she couldn't climb, so Zhou Zhonghai lifted her up in a couple of moves.

Grandma Qiaoqiao's eyes were already red from crying. When she saw Zhou Wenhui calling "Grandma," she only regretted that she was too weak to get out of bed, otherwise she would have wanted to give her son-in-law a good hug.

"Grandma, what's wrong? Why can't you get out of bed?" Qiaoqiao looked at her grandmother in astonishment.

"At your age, you have a lot of minor ailments, but your milk is fine. Wenhui, you're really handsome, even more handsome than a young woman."

Zhou Wenhui smiled shyly, while Zhou Zhonghai said heartily, "It's all thanks to Qiaoqiao; she's fed him so well that his face is glowing."