Era: Starting from the local police station

As soon as I stepped out of the house, I saw one or two people squatting at the door of each house, all staring at this direction.

"Sister-in-law Zhao, have you eaten?"

At this moment, Jiang's mother started shouting.

Before Aunt Zhao could answer, she continued, "I'm going to drop the kids off. Zhenghua started work at the police station today. As soon as he started, he was assigned the position of deputy director. He rushed off to work right after finishing his meal."

Aunt Zhao rolled her eyes, thinking to herself, "Did I say anything?"

Jiang Zhenghua looked at his sister, who was secretly laughing.

The other person rolled their eyes and smirked, as if to say, "See? I knew this would happen."

Jiang's mother then called out to the two elderly people who were eating, "Uncle Hong, Aunt Hong, are you eating?"

Grandma Hong smoothed her full head of silver hair and said with a smile, "Yes, Juan'er, is this your second son?"

Jiang's mother's face immediately lit up with joy: "Yes, his name is Jiang Zhenghua."

She then said to Jiang Zhenghua, "These are Grandpa Hong and Grandma Hong, they are such kind people."

"Hello, Grandpa Hong and Grandma Hong."

Jiang Zhenghua greeted him politely.

Grandpa Hong nodded happily.

Grandma Hong, who was standing nearby, said kindly, "Good child, come and visit us when you have time."

Jiang's mother interjected, "We'll definitely send him over when we have time. He just became the deputy director of Taotiao Hutong Police Station, and his superiors have already assigned him an important task. Isn't he eager to get to work?"

Jiang Zhenghua could only nod in agreement with Chong and the other two, and quickly walked outside.

Jiang's mother waved to the elderly couple, "You two eat first. We can chat after I drop the kids off. This afternoon I need to ask Aunt Hong to help sew the quilt. That child is really something; the quilt he brought back from the army was dirty, so I washed it."

Pointing to the sheets drying in the yard, she continued, "Look, I'm going to stay in the single dormitory that the institute arranged for me tonight. They said the institute gave me new sheets and blankets today, but I figured they wouldn't be as comfortable as the ones I used to sleep on, so I'm planning to sew some this afternoon."

"Okay, come find me this afternoon when you're sewing."

Grandma Hong still had a happy expression on her face.

Sister Sun, who was standing at the door, twitched her eye and quickly turned around and walked into the house.

Upon seeing this, Jiang's mother raised an eyebrow and called out in a loud voice, "Sister-in-law Sun, have you eaten?"

Sister Sun forced herself to turn around, forcing a smile: "I've already eaten."

"Then you go ahead with your work, I'll go take the kids to work. I'm a little worried about police officers patrolling with guns all day, especially with so many bad guys around these days..."

After hearing his mother's explanation, Jiang Zhenghua's lips twitched, and he quickly walked outside.

He wished he could disappear into a hole, but on the surface he had to cooperate with his mother, keeping a serious expression and straightening his posture.

After finally passing through the hanging flower gate, we arrived at the front yard.

Seeing that no one was around, she felt relieved and whispered to her younger sister, "Where did Mom learn this move?"

Jiang Qinghe chuckled and whispered, "I learned it from the people in the courtyard. Back then, Aunt Zhao delivered things for half a month after Brother Shanhe started working. Aunt Jiang from the front courtyard delivered things for a whole month after Brother Gangzi started working."

Jiang Zhenghua gasped, took a deep breath, and asked uncertainly, "Mom isn't going to be sent here for half a month too, is she?"

Jiang Qinghe smiled and gave her a look that said, "Good luck to you."

As soon as I stepped out of the courtyard gate, I saw a group of women standing at the entrance pointing and whispering around the three-wheeled motorcycle, while several teenagers pouted and made noises, circling around the motorcycle.

Jiang's mother, who hadn't seen anyone for half a day, was immediately intrigued and was about to start a conversation.

Zhao Xiaojun ran up to him: "Uncle Jiang, I'll keep an eye on your motorcycle for you and make sure no one touches it."

Jiang Zhenghua patted his head: "Yeah, you've worked hard. I'll bring you candy when you get back tonight."

Jiang's mother looked at the three boys with bright eyes and hurriedly tugged at her son's arm: "Son, is this yours?"

Upon hearing this, everyone nearby turned their gaze in this direction.

Jiang Qinghe's eyes sparkled, and she clenched her fists tightly against her chest, eagerly awaiting her second brother's answer.

Jiang Zhenghua said helplessly, "How could it possibly be mine?"

This immediately relieved those watching the commotion.

Jiang's mother and Jiang Qinghe exchanged a dark look.

Then Jiang Zhenghua continued, "This thing can't be bought by an individual. This belongs to the institute, so I can ride it back; it'll be convenient to carry my things with me."

When Jiang's mother heard that it was him who rode it back, she immediately grinned and pretended to complain, "How could you just leave such a valuable thing at the door like that? You really are a bad child. Next time you ride it, just let me know so your sister can keep an eye on it."

Jiang Qinghe nodded repeatedly, "That's right, Second Brother, you must tell me next time, just in case someone steals it?"

This made several women standing nearby twitch at the corners of their mouths. This was a three-wheeled motorcycle; who would dare to steal it?

I don't even dare to touch it randomly.

Seeing the looks in his two relatives' eyes, Jiang Zhenghua sighed inwardly and could only obediently nod, "I'll definitely do it next time."

Zhao Xiaojun was furious. He had been grinning from ear to ear when he heard there would be candy that night.

Hearing that someone was trying to take his job, he immediately called out, "Uncle Jiang, I'll watch the tricycle for you. No one will dare to touch it."

Jiang Qinghe poked his forehead with her finger: "This is an adult's business, it's none of your concern, you brat."

Jiang's mother feigned surprise and said to the people beside her, "Oh dear, Zhang's daughter, Li's aunt... you're all here. Tell me, this child is really something, riding his bike back without even telling me. It's really worrying me to death."

Suppressing the urge to roll their eyes, the others forced smiles and agreed, "Yeah, kids."

"Exactly, being a mother is never easy."

"You can never stop worrying about your children."

"..."

Just as Jiang Zhenghua was about to jump into the car, his mother hurriedly asked, "Son, do you want to get a towel to wipe your car? I see it's all dusty."

Jiang Zhenghua's lips twitched: "Mom, no need. I'm in a hurry to get to work."

Jiang Qinghe's eyes darted around, and she exclaimed, "Brother, I want to eat candy tonight too!"

Jiang Zhenghua nodded: "Okay, I'll bring it to you tonight."

Jiang's mother hurriedly asked, "Do you have any money on you? Would you like me to give you some?"

As Jiang Zhenghua kicked the motorcycle, he casually replied, "No need, the station gave me my salary for this month this morning."

Jiang's mother immediately said loudly, "Alright, as the deputy director, your monthly salary is not small, it should be enough. Buy less, too much candy will cause cavities."

The people around couldn't stand it any longer, and several rolled their eyes in unison.

Jiang Zhenghua, who was kicking the motorcycle, stumbled and almost fell off. My mom's turning skills are really something else; she almost strained my back.

Fortunately, the kick started the motorcycle, and he immediately said to his mother, "Mom, I'm going to work."

Without waiting for my mom's reply, I immediately stepped on the gas, turned a corner, and rode off.

Jiang's mother's voice came from behind: "This child is really something, he's such a grown man, yet he's still so impulsive."

Someone nearby chimed in, "That's exactly the kind of pioneering spirit that police officers need."

"Indeed, Sister-in-law Jiang, your children are truly accomplished."

"Auntie, does my brother here have a girlfriend?"

Jiang Zhenghua immediately stepped on the gas, afraid that his mother would yell at him to go back.