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Yang Zheng was carrying a gift for his nephew when he took the last bus to his sister's house on Saturday afternoon.

There was no noisy scene of children crying and adults shouting; instead, his adorable nephew was sleeping peacefully under his father's strict supervision.

His dear sister, meanwhile, sat under the desk lamp in the study, scratching her head in frustration.

"Brother, why did you take so long to get here? Zhou Wenhui is driving me crazy."

The first thing Qiaoqiao did was to complain.

"What's wrong? Wenhui is taking good care of the child." Yang Zheng was puzzled.

"Wenhui wanted your sister to read, but Qiaoqiao didn't want to, so she complained." Qiaoqiao's mother smiled and quickly heated up Yang Zheng's food.

"Qiaomei, I came today not only to give my nephew a gift, but also to talk about the college entrance examination. The central government has issued a document to reinstate the college entrance examination, and we can take it at the latest next year."

When it comes to the college entrance examination, Yang Zheng is even more excited than Zhou Wenhui.

"There's still so much time left, and Wenhui is forcing me to study. I haven't even finished my postpartum confinement yet," Qiaoqiao said angrily.

Zhou Wenhui smiled indulgently: "If you were as smart as your brother, I wouldn't force you. As the saying goes, 'The early bird catches the worm,' you have to start flying first."

"Wow, you're calling me stupid?" Qiaoqiao exclaimed, her mouth agape in exaggerated surprise.

"No, you're not stupid, just a little bit less smart than your brother. Qiaoqiao, the college entrance exam has only just been reinstated, and everyone's foundation isn't very strong yet. Once all the smart kids start studying, your chances will be fewer, or rather, practically nonexistent. That's why I'm pushing you to study," Zhou Wenhui explained patiently.

"Wenhui is right. The Daily News published the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination, and I don't know how many people have started to work hard. Qiaoqiao, we have already started studying several months in advance, and we still have so many review materials. We can do it." Yang Zheng encouraged Qiaoqiao.

"Absolutely, go to the bookstore and you'll see all the materials are sold out." Zhou Wenhui nodded in agreement.

"Wenhui was right. Qiaomei, let's learn together after I finish eating."

Instead of showing any sympathy for Qiaoqiao, her brother joined her in studying.

Compared to Zhou Wenhui, Qiaoqiao felt that her brother was more ruthless. When Zhou Wenhui told her to give up on a math problem she didn't understand, her brother insisted on explaining it to her until she understood.

Qiaoqiao completely broke down and, using breastfeeding as an excuse, went to bed early.

All the weariness and troubles in the world will disappear as soon as you see that little person.

Qiaoqiao hugged her son and complained, "Weiwei, your father is not good to your mother, your uncle is not good to your mother, but as long as your maternal grandmother is good to your mother, when you grow up, you must be filial to your maternal grandmother."

While tidying up diapers, Qiaoqiao's mother became unhappy: "It's not good to urge you to study. Don't corrupt the child."

"Weiwei, Grandma isn't nice to Mommy either, only you are nice to Mommy."

"You, you were called Qiaoqiao because you were well-behaved. How come your personality has changed now?"

"Mom, this is called the rebellious phase. My rebellious phase just came a little later."

Qiaoqiao laughed heartily, while her mother muttered, "Rebellious phase? What's a rebellious phase? Your brother can't possibly have one, can he?"

"My brother is going through his rebellious phase right now. He insists on teaching me things I don't know. From now on, I'll leave my studies to my brother. He'll definitely get into Tsinghua or Peking University. Weiwei, you should aim for Tsinghua or Peking University."

Yang Zheng didn't sleep all night, and neither did Zhou Wenhui. When Qiaoqiao went to call them for breakfast, they ended up discussing a few math problems all night.

My goodness, there really are people in this world who love reading.

Yang Zheng slept in the morning, then coaxed his little nephew to sleep at noon. He studied all afternoon. Qiaoqiao's mother made dinner early, and after eating, she rushed to catch the last bus back to her workplace.

For the first time, Qiaoqiao wished her brother would leave quickly; she felt inexplicably pressured in front of the top student.

Finally, Xiaowei is out of confinement. Qiaoqiao and Zhou Wenhui don't have any friends in the city, and Zhou Wenhui's former colleagues are also unfamiliar to them, so they didn't hold a full-month celebration. They invited Yu Fu and Liu Songming over for a meal, and Xiaowei is considered to have finished her confinement.

Next came the move. Remembering Sister Liu's kindness, Qiaoqiao took three catties of meat coupons and a piece of cloth to the vegetable shop.

When Sister Liu saw Qiaoqiao, she happily took the baby from Qiaoqiao's mother's arms: "Oh my, she's almost a month old! Qiaoqiao, I wanted to come see you, but outsiders can't get into your big courtyard."

"Sister Liu, I've come today to thank you and also to say goodbye."

"What are you saying? Although I may not be as noble as the people in the military compound, I'm still your friend. How could I not help when something so big has happened? What, are you moving away?"

"Yes, we'll be moving to the newspaper staff quarters in a couple of days. The house there has already been cleaned up. Sister Liu, here are three catties of meat coupons and a piece of cloth. Please take them. I, Qiaoqiao, will always remember your kindness. If you have time and go to Xingzhong Road, remember to visit my house."

Qiaoqiao handed the meat ticket and cloth to Sister Liu.

"Isn't this just a small favor? No, no, I can't accept it."

"Sister Liu, if you're not taking it, it means you think the gift is too meager."

"It's not that I think it's too light; hostages are so rare. Qiaoqiao, you've just finished your postpartum period, you need to nourish your body."

"Look at me, I'm recovering very well. Sister Liu, the person I'll miss the most when I leave the military family compound is you."

"I'll miss you too, Qiaoqiao. I'll come see you when I have time."

"Okay, you must come to my house to play."

We used to see each other every day, but now that we're separated, I don't know if we'll ever see each other again.

There were many things in the house, and Liu Songming suggested that Commander Zhou's things should not be touched. The house would be kept until Commander Zhou returned.

Considering the new house wasn't very big, Zhou Wenhui packed up all his parents' belongings and placed them in their bedroom. He planned to move them if the military dependents' compound ordered them to do so.

There are many things in the house, odds and ends, even the coal stove is being taken away.

Liu Songming called four or five soldiers to help him, and they got everything sorted out quickly, finishing in less than an hour.

Qiaoqiao held her child, Qiaoqiao's mother carried half a basket of eggs, and Zhou Wenhui held several books. They kept looking back as they walked. This once warm and cozy home was no longer their home.

Liu Songming saw Zhou Wenhui off to the car and said, "I'll stay in the house for now. We'll see how the organization arranges things after the division commander returns. If they send him to a nursing home, I'll take care of him and he'll live in the compound."

Zhou Wenhui said gratefully, "Songming, don't dwell on the fact that your father saved you. He did it willingly and didn't need anything in return. Doing your job well is the greatest way to repay him."

"It hurts me to see you all driven away in just over a year," Liu Songming said stubbornly.

"Alright, you have time now, go visit the newspaper office."

"Okay, remember to tell me if anything happens. Don't treat me like an outsider."

"Okay, goodbye!"

The car started moving, and everyone on and outside the car was filled with mixed emotions.

This compound witnessed Zhou Wenhui's childhood and youth. In the compound, he spent the darkest time of his life and also welcomed the most beautiful sunshine.

Goodbye, farewell, compound. I fell here, and I rose again here. I am about to embrace my new life.