When Kang Xiaoqiao learned that she was going back to the department tomorrow, she immediately felt that time was tight. Xia Yunshu, who was at the side, pouted and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Little uncle is really something. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Although she had only spent a few days with Kang Xiaoqiao, Xia Yunshu was already reluctant to let her go. When Kang Xiaoqiao saw that the little girl was about to wipe away her tears, she immediately smiled and said, "Aiya, we have been out for quite a few days already. How can your little uncle have so many holidays?"
"Besides, it's not like I won't be coming back in the future. Why are you crying? If you miss me, come and find me to play during the winter holidays."
When Xia Yunshu heard this, she was even sadder, and her tears fell. "I, I'd better forget it. Grandma and the others won't let me go. I'll just wait for you to come back."
Kang Xiaoqiao sighed and patted her shoulder. Although this child had a good family background and living conditions, having such a well-behaved grandmother and mother was her fortune and misfortune.
Kang Xiaoqiao's heart ached when she saw how strict her discipline was. Such a young child was so sensible. It was really--
Kang Xiaoqiao did not talk about this anymore. She wrapped up the prepared snacks and wrote on them. Then, she instructed, "Yunshu, you keep this. I will probably leave very early tomorrow. I won't let Cui Huihui come to send me off. When the time comes, give her a call and let her come to pick it up."
"Also, freedom is earned by yourself. You will have as much space as you work hard. Good luck."
During dinner, Lu Yichen told everyone that he was going back to the ministry. Everyone was shocked, except for Kang Xiaoqiao who was mentally prepared. Even Xia Zijun, who had just finished drinking with Lu Yichen, looked at him in a daze.
Lu Yichen was no different. He said calmly, "There's a ministry car going back tomorrow. We can hitch a ride, so we don't have to squeeze on the train."
The old lady immediately said, "Chenchen, aren't you a little too anxious? It's only been a few days, and you want to leave again?"
Liu Fengxia also chimed in, "Yes, that's a little too anxious."
Lu Yichen, on the other hand, said indifferently as usual, "I've been out for a few days already. It's time for me to go back. There are still a lot of things to do in the ministry. Grandma, I'll come and visit you next time."
When the old lady heard that there were things to do in the ministry, she did not know what to say. However, she began to wipe away her tears. "Let's go, let's go. All of you are pillars of the motherland. Don't delay the military because of an old woman like me. That would be a sin."
As soon as the old lady said this, Xia Youyi hurriedly said, "Mom--"
So second uncle's family was leaving too. No wonder the old lady lost her composure. She was getting old and liked to have her children and grandchildren by her side. Now that so many people were leaving, how could the old lady not feel disappointed?
However, no matter what, he still had to leave.
The next morning, Kang Xiaoqiao got up early. She had packed all her luggage. The only thing that worried Kang Xiaoqiao was her bottles and jars. It was a long journey. If she bumped into them and broke them, it would really hurt her to death.
Lu Yichen was probably very cautious this time because of the previous lesson. He found a big box and found something to block it in the middle, binding it firmly.
After finishing, Kang Xiaoqiao looked at Lu Yichen and was very touched. However, she still said in a light tone, "Yichen, where did you get this? It's great. With this thing, it's much safer."
Kang Xiaoqiao did not want to thank Lu Yichen, but she remembered every bit of kindness and care that Lu Yichen had shown her.
Lu Yichen still didn't change. He went forward and picked her up, then said, "Let's go. The car is already downstairs."
Kang Xiaoqiao nodded and said, "Okay."
However, she couldn't help but turn around and look at the room that was less than 20 square meters. This was the bed that Lu Yichen had slept on for many years. Looking at the small desk over there, there was actually a photo of his brothers when she was young, and some books. Kang Xiaoqiao had read all of them, one by one.
Every day, she carefully wiped them, and there was also a chair beside the window. A few days ago, Lu Yichen had even carried her and sat on it. They looked at the moonlight together and confided in each other.
After that, Kang Xiaoqiao slowly closed the door. With a blink of her eyes, that lingering feeling instantly disappeared. After she turned around, she became a happy little bird.
Kang Xiaoqiao seemed free and easy, but in fact, she was extremely nostalgic in her heart. However, everything that she missed would slowly disappear. It would disappear like an hourglass. No matter how hard she tried, she could not hold it in her hands.
Therefore, she was already used to letting go. If she could let go, her life would be more exciting and she could live more freely.
Now, the sky was already beginning to brighten. It was around five in the morning. Kang Xiaoqiao and Lu Yichen did not want to disturb everyone, but other than the old lady, they both stood up.
Aunt had already prepared breakfast. It was dumplings filled with three delicacies, indicating that they would be sent in short and long. Kang Xiaoqiao ate as many as ten dumplings, while Lu Yichen ate three plates in one go. Kang Xiaoqiao was already used to this person's big appetite.
However, looking at these dumplings, Kang Xiaoqiao could only hold back. No matter how delicious they were, she didn't dare to eat too much.
Soon, under everyone's gaze, the two of them left in the car. Only Xia Zijun kept looking until the car disappeared from sight.
At this moment, Xia Ziduan came forward and patted his younger brother's shoulder. "They have already gone far away. What are you still looking at?"
Xia Zijun glared at him, turned around and walked back. Before he entered the house, he shouted, "Mom, I'm hungry."
His first aunt smiled and said, "Wait for a while. The meal will be ready soon."
Xia Zijun did not say anything. He turned around and walked to the living room to sit down. However, his expression was still serious. Xia Ziduan looked at him and said, "What's wrong? After returning with Yichen yesterday, you were unhappy. Did he scold you?"
Xia Zijun took a sip of water and then said with a cold face, "No."
Xia Ziduan looked at him and immediately said, "Do you look like you don't have any?"
Xia Zijun did not say anything. He stared at the cup of water silently. No one knew what the two brothers had said. However, Xia Ziduan could clearly feel that his younger brother seemed to have matured quite a bit. He did not know what kind of blow he had received.
Lu Yichen, that brat, had always been a black-tongued person since he was young. It seemed that his younger brother had been taught a lesson by him.
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On the other side, Kang Xiaoqiao got into the car and started to sleep. She was so sleepy that she was dead tired. Lu Yichen sat in the front passenger seat. The person driving was a young soldier. There were only the three of them in this car.
They had not prepared well when they came back, so they could not be too presumptuous in other people's homes. Fortunately, they had taken the shortcut because they were driving by themselves, so it took them a short time to get back. They rushed back before noon.
Looking at the increasingly familiar scenery, Kang Xiaoqiao's mood was also jubilant. She had been walking for a few days, and she did not know if her sister missed her or if she had a good meal at home. When her sister saw her later, she would definitely be very happy.
Kang Xiaoqiao entered the family courtyard in the car with a belly full of excitement and anticipation. However, when she reached the door of her house, her entire face turned black, and that belly full of excitement and anticipation instantly turned into anger.