Chapter 123: The Bai Family Splits Up, Returns to Wuyang County, and Raises Cubs
Chapter 123: The Bai Family Splits Up, Returns to Wuyang County, and Raises Cubs
Since Bai Zhizhi's family of five returned to Liujia Village, Bai Zhizhi has been staying at home for a week. On the second day after the full moon banquet, that is, on August 8, after careful consideration, Bai's father and mother finally made an important decision - to separate from their three sons.
On this day, all members of the Bai family gathered together. Father Bai solemnly announced the decision to split the family and personally served as the host of the split.
According to local customs, he also invited respected elders in the family and village cadres as witnesses.
Father Bai first announced a detailed plan to divide the family property, in which the family's fields, houses, livestock and other properties were divided equally into four parts.
Except for the third son, the other two sons each got a share, and the third son received a subsidy; as for Bai Zhizhi, since she was a girl, she could get part of the dowry.
However, unexpectedly, Bai Zhizhi made a request that surprised everyone. She said that she was willing to give up the dowry and instead hoped to use the money to support her nephews and nieces in their studies. She knew the importance of education in life and hoped that her nephews and nieces could change their destiny through hard study.
Everyone was moved when they heard Bai Zhizhi's words, especially the three sisters-in-law, who were moved to tears of gratitude.
They all expressed their understanding and support for Bai Zhizhi's contribution of her own property, and said they were willing to share the family responsibilities, take good care of the elderly and children, and could come back to check at any time.
In the end, under the auspices of Bai's father and mother, the division of the family was completed smoothly. Bai's father and mother would eat together with the eldest and second sons' families for one month each. If Bai's father and mother lived in the eldest son's house that month, the second son would have to be given living expenses and pension expenses in the other family. If he had no money, he would be given food. If he had to live, he would still live in the old house. The third son would be given a certain amount of living expenses and pension expenses every month.
Although the separation means economic independence among family members, it also gives everyone more freedom to develop their own careers and lives. At the same time, this separation also demonstrates the good family tradition of the Bai family of unity and mutual help.
Bai Zhizhi demonstrated the preciousness of family affection with practical actions. Her kindness and selflessness infected everyone, allowing the family to maintain close contact after the separation and face future challenges together.
In the end, the separation ceremony was completed smoothly. The three sons of the Bai family each took their own share of the family property. When Bai's father and mother said that Bai Zhizhi and Bai Xi's families would return to the army together, the separation period was considered the beginning of a new life. These days, the whole family still eats together.
Bai Zhizhi felt a little sad, she knew this meant life at home would become even more difficult.
But she also understands that parents do this for the future of each child, and they hope that every child can have a good future.
After the separation, Bai Zhizhi worked hard to help with housework and also began to think about her future. She knew that although the family was poor, as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to live a good life. Moreover, she believed that after the reform and opening up, there would be more opportunities for them to make their families live a better life through their own efforts.
August 1973, 08, the sun was shining and there was a gentle breeze.
That morning, Bai Zhizhi got up early and started to get busy. She had to prepare breakfast for the family, pack luggage, and prepare for the afternoon itinerary. Lu Chuan also woke up very early. He originally planned to go back yesterday, but because he didn't buy a sleeper ticket, he had to postpone it for a day and bought a ticket for 3:30 this afternoon.
Bai Zhizhi and Lu Chuan woke up the triplets, and the family of five sat around the dining table to eat breakfast. After breakfast, they packed their luggage, rented a tractor from the team, and headed to the county.
Along the way, the children looked at the scenery outside the window excitedly, while Bai Zhizhi held the child tightly in her arms, her heart full of expectations for the future.
After arriving at the county, Bai Zhizhi got on the tractor with her child in her arms, and Lu Chuan followed closely with his luggage. They were about to embark on a new journey and meet unknown challenges. Although the future was uncertain, Bai Zhizhi firmly believed that as long as the family united and worked together, they would be able to create a better future.
Along the way, the two were silent and the atmosphere was extremely solemn, as if time had frozen at this moment.
Finally arriving at the county, Lu Chuan and Bai Zhizhi found a secluded place as usual and let the triplets enter the space to play to their heart's content.
After putting the children into the space, the two walked out of the system space and went to the department store to buy some local specialties to enjoy on the road. Then, they went to the bus station together to get on the bus.
The car started slowly, making a low roar.
Bai Zhizhi stared at Lu Chuan on the platform through the window, her eyes blurred with tears. She knew very well that this separation might mean a long separation, and she didn't know when she would see her parents again. She held the ticket tightly in her hand, as if it was the only connection with Bai's parents.
Lu Chuan sat quietly beside Bai Zhizhi, watching the bus station go farther and farther away. He also looked at his wife, who had a look of despair on her face and was filled with endless sadness. His eyes followed the bus station until it disappeared at the end of the road in the distance.
He knew that this separation might last for several years, or even longer, but he believed that their love could stand the test of time.
"I'll wait for you!" Bai Zhizhi said silently in her heart. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She had to be strong for the children and for their common future.
Lu Chuan sat in the middle of the lane, looking at the direction of the bus station, his eyes never leaving for a long time. He secretly vowed to work hard to bring a happy life to Bai Zhizhi and the children. No matter how big the difficulties were, he would not give up, because he knew that their family needed him, and he also needed them.
The car drove farther and farther away and finally disappeared from sight. Lu Chuan turned and left the platform, embarking on a new journey with his thoughts of Bai Zhizhi.
Although the road ahead is full of unknowns, he firmly believes that as long as there is love, everything will be fine.
At 1973:08 noon on August 18, 12, the train arrived at Nanshi Railway Station on time. After entering the station, Bai Zhizhi had no appetite, so Lu Chuan had to go to eat alone. However, Lu Chuan chose to accompany Bai Zhizhi, sitting on a bench with her at the station, quietly waiting for the time to check tickets and board the train.
More than two hours later, a broadcast was heard in the station. When Lu Chuan heard that it was the train they were taking, he packed up his things and prepared to start checking tickets and entering the station.
When checking tickets, there were few people, so Bai Zhizhi followed Lu Chuan and found the carriage number in a short while. Then she opened the carriage door and went in to lie down. Bai Zhizhi really couldn't stand the smell.
Soon, the train was about to start. As the train left, Bai Zhizhi and Lu Chuan began their new life journey.
At about 1973:08 p.m. on August 26, , sunlight shone through the window onto the table, creating a peaceful and tranquil scene. However, this beautiful moment was broken by a loud noise.
Since returning to the family compound, Bai Zhizhi has been living a fulfilling and busy life.
During the day, she focused on design drawings, and at night she was busy managing household affairs. Lu Chuan was also busy as he needed to participate in various military exercises and training activities.
Despite this, they still hope to enjoy a moment of peace after dinner, have a good rest, and paint with peace of mind, but the reality is always contrary to their wishes.
That evening, when Bai Zhizhi was about to start drawing, she suddenly heard shouting from next door. She helplessly put down the pencil in her hand, walked out of the room quickly, and wanted to see what was going on.
I saw the three little guys running towards home in panic, with tears on their faces.
Bai Zhizhi quickly stopped one of the children and asked anxiously, "Lu Xuanyu! Are you in trouble again?" She frowned and looked at the child sternly.
"No, Mom! We were just playing together and having a great time! But that nasty Wang Xiaobo suddenly ran over and tried to pinch my brother's face. He also laughed at my brother for looking like a little girl. How could I tolerate others bullying my brother? As a sister, it is my responsibility to protect my brother! So I couldn't help but beat him up..." Little Feather explained righteously, with determination and courage in his eyes.
The third child, Xiaotuanzi, looked at Bai Zhizhi with tears in her eyes. Her face was full of grievance and pity, as if she had suffered a great injustice. She sobbed and said, "Mommy, that bad guy wanted to pinch my face, it really hurt! Fortunately, my brothers and sisters were there, and they protected me in time." After that, the little girl timidly pulled the corner of Dabao's clothes, as if to seek more comfort and support.
The eldest brother Yu Yu said to Bai Zhizhi with a firm face: "Mommy, my sister did not do anything wrong. If my sister hadn't understood that I was hitting her hard and stopped me, I'm afraid Wang Xiaobo would have been beaten very badly today." He clenched his fists tightly, as if he was still indignant about what had just happened, his heart full of anger and dissatisfaction.
The second child, Xiao Yuyao, also echoed in a cute way: "That's right, we were just protecting our brother."
Bai Zhizhi helplessly looked at the three adorable babies in front of her who also gave her a headache, and felt powerless in her heart.
She knew her children were very smart, but sometimes being too smart could cause trouble. She sighed and wondered how to educate these children.
After all, although their behavior was a bit extreme, it was also out of love for their younger brother. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but have a headache.
Although the triplets are only two years old, they know a lot because their intelligence has been developed at an early age.
Although the second child is a girl, the first and second child look almost exactly the same, as if they were carved from the same mold, and they are identical twins.
In comparison, the third brother looks particularly handsome, with a fair little face that is even more delicate and watery than that of a girl, as if moisture could be squeezed out with a light pinch, making people want to kiss him.
Recalling that she had just apologized to the parents of other children yesterday, Bai Zhizhi felt a headache when she heard the neighboring child running to complain when she was returning home from shopping today, saying that her own child was bullying others.
She really didn't know how to deal with this situation. Perhaps the only way to solve this chaotic situation was to wait for their father to come back...
Bai Zhizhi took a deep breath, trying her best to calm her anger, turned around and walked to the phone, dialed Lu Chuan's office number, and her voice revealed a bit of helplessness and expectation: "Lu Chuan, please come back soon, the children are in trouble again, and I really can't deal with them."
On the other end of the phone, Lu Chuan's voice was gentle but firm: "Okay, I'll be back soon, wife, don't be too angry, the children are still young, it's normal for them to be naughty."
After hanging up the phone, Bai Zhizhi looked at the three little guys and saw them standing in a row, with some anxiety and uneasiness on their faces.
She sighed, slowly walked to the third child, rubbed his head gently, and said softly: "Baby, is your face okay? If you encounter such a thing in the future, remember to tell Mommy."
The third child nodded obediently, with gratitude in his eyes: "Okay, Mommy!"
Then, he asked cautiously: "Then...then my brothers and I don't have to accept the punishment?"
Bai Zhizhi looked at his cute appearance and smiled helplessly: "No need, go and write."
After saying that, she clapped her hands gently, indicating that they could leave.
The three little guys cheered as if they had been granted amnesty and immediately ran to their desks.
Looking at their cheerful backs, Bai Zhizhi shook her head helplessly, secretly sighing that these little guys really made people love and hate them.
Although they may be naughty sometimes, they are still children after all and need more guidance and education.
Thinking of this, Bai Zhizhi decided to wait for Lu Chuan to come back and discuss together how to better educate the children so that they can grow up healthily and happily.
So Bai Zhizhi walked over to the children and observed their learning situation carefully.
She glanced at the three children and found that the eldest and the second child had already started writing seriously, with focused and serious expressions; while the third child, Little Tuanzi, seemed a little absent-minded, looking left and right from time to time.
Bai Zhizhi walked gently to the third brother, patted his little shoulder gently, and reminded him softly: "Third brother, concentrate on writing." After hearing this, the third brother grinned a little embarrassedly, then quickly lowered his head and continued to hold the pencil, writing stroke by stroke.
After a while, Bai Zhizhi noticed that the third child seemed a little tired, so she encouraged him, "Third child, if you are tired, you can take a rest or play with your toys for a while, but you will only have vegetables for lunch, so you must remember that." When the third child heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes. He immediately picked up the pen in his hand, happily drew on the pile of toys beside him, and started fiddling with various toys.
Bai Zhizhi looked at the innocent and carefree appearance of the third child and couldn't help but smile, her heart full of love for this little guy.
Time passed quietly, and in the blink of an eye, the sun had gradually set, and a gorgeous sunset glow appeared on the horizon.
Bai Zhizhi looked up at the window. The sky had been dyed orange-red, like a beautiful painting. She couldn't help but wonder, should Lu Chuan be coming home soon? She got up and walked to the kitchen to prepare some simple meals.
Just as she was busy, she suddenly heard a steady sound of footsteps coming from outside the door.
She felt a stir in her heart, knowing that it must be Lu Chuan who came back. An inexplicable expectation and joy surged in her heart, making the corners of her mouth rise unconsciously, as if something wonderful was about to happen.
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