It takes about half an hour to drive from the guesthouse to the military compound.
After arriving home, not surprisingly, the two little guys got angry about their parents running away secretly.
If it were usual, the twins would have rushed over and stuck to each other.
But now she is hugging the chubby boy's arms, pouting her little mouth, whining, and looking like she won't play with you guys unless you coax her.
Seeing this, Tian Mi couldn't help laughing.
But even if she had a hundred questions that she wanted to ask her sister, she could only suppress them for now. She bent down and scraped the two children's mouths, teasing them, "Look, you can hang an oil bottle on their mouths. Ding ding ding ding! Look what mom brought you?"
As she spoke, she had already taken out two candies from her pocket.
Of course, she didn't buy it just now, but put it in her pocket before going out just in case.
It was indeed used.
For the sake of the children's teeth and health, Tian Mi is usually quite careful about candies and sweets. Today's candies have been eaten up, so now there is one more, so she is naturally very happy.
Pearl and Beibei no longer cared about being angry. They each took one, and their chubby little hands quickly peeled off the candy wrapper and put them into their mouths.
Just when Tian Mi was proud of how easily she had taken care of the baby and wanted to hug him and kiss him, the twins held hands and took two steps back at the same time.
"What's wrong?"
Beibei took a sip of the sweet candy and then said vaguely, "Mom hasn't told me why she didn't take me and my sister with her."
Pearl wanted to speak, but was afraid of drooling, so she just covered her mouth and nodded her head wildly to indicate that what her brother meant was what she meant.
Oh, the child is getting older, and it's getting harder to fool him.
And he actually knew to put the candy into his mouth before asking.
Tian Mi was happy in her heart, but she looked distressed: "Mom apologizes to you first, but Mom didn't mean to leave you out. Mom and Dad are going to pick up Aunt and Grandpa Cheng. If we take you along, there won't be room for you."
Bei Bei was not convinced: "Then you can hold us. We are small and don't take up much space."
"But you are fat." The unscrupulous mother lied with her eyes open.
This immediately made the beauty-loving little girl Pearl unhappy: "Zhuzhu is not fat, Zhuzhu is beautiful! Her brother is beautiful too!"
At this time, Lou Luhui, who had gone to settle Mr. Cheng first, came over, bent down and picked up one of them in each hand, and helped his wife out: "Do you want to go out and play? Dad, can you push the little wooden horse out?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the two little guys no longer remembered to argue with their mother. They hugged their father's neck tightly, shouting excitedly that they wanted to ride the big horse.
After her husband left with the two little devils, Tian Mi wiped the nonexistent cold sweat from her forehead and looked at her third sister who was walking over: "Have you said hello to our Ms. Zhong?"
Tian Xin smiled shyly: "Yes, my brother-in-law took me there just now."
"Sure enough, Huihui in my family is the most reliable." After Tian Mi was proud of himself for a while, he seemed to remember something and pulled his sister to the guest room.
After entering the room, Tian Mi didn't beat around the bush: "When did Wang Linkun get to know you? Why haven't I heard you tell him about it?" The most important thing is, do you know that you are being targeted by a fox
Although she didn't understand why her sister specifically pulled her into the room to talk about this, Tian Xin still confessed: "I met him during this trip to Beijing. The patient that the teacher wanted to treat was his comrade-in-arms. Deputy Regiment Commander Wang was a very nice person and helped me a lot."
Deputy Head Wang.
Such a distant name, such a clear and penetrating look.
Very good, the little girl has no idea at all.
Tian Mi was amused but also felt that it was as expected. Xinxin might not have figured it out yet. "Why is he so nice? Haven't you only known each other for a few days?"
Tian Xin didn't hear the probing tone in her sister's words at all. She told her sister everything that had happened recently and concluded, "Sister, I think Deputy Head Wang is the example you mentioned. He is like my brother-in-law. Although he smiles all the time, he is a good person."
As for whether someone is a good person or not, Tian Mi would not comment much until he gets to know him better.
But, my husband has a good impression of Wang Linkun, so it shouldn’t be bad, right
Well, maybe we can ask him.
As long as the other person's character is not a problem, she doesn't intend to interfere too much in his feelings towards her third sister.
After all, when it comes to matters of the heart, it's not appropriate for others to interfere too much.
During lunch, Lou Zhan came back specially.
The purpose is to accompany the guests and show your welcome attitude.
After lunch, everyone went back to their rooms for a nap.
After a few days of getting along, the two little ones have gotten along very well with their grandparents.
He kept clamoring to sleep with his grandparents, and the two elders were so happy that they couldn't stop smiling.
Tian Mi and Lou Luhui were eager to do so, and even worried that the children would regret it, so they quickly disappeared holding hands.
It was a rare chance for him to relax, and coupled with the fact that he was full and warm, he was already thinking about sex. After lying in bed for just a short while, the man began to feel a little distracted.
There's nothing he can do about it. When the little ancestors are around, he rarely has fun.
But Tian Mi refused to cooperate.
She was curious about Wang Linkun, so she held down her husband's big hand that was messing with her and said, "Don't move, ok? Let me ask you something. What kind of person is Wang Linkun? Does he like Sanmei? I really didn't expect that after more than two years of twists and turns, they would actually meet in Beijing. This is too much fate. Do you think Wang Lu will be very happy?"
Knowing that his wife would not concentrate until she understood, Lou Lu bit her neck in anger and said helplessly, "You are cunning, vindictive, ruthless, and cruel."
Listening to the string of adjectives her husband said, Tian Mi was completely confused. Aren’t any of these good words
She leaned on the man's chest with a bit of reluctance: "I see you have a pretty good impression of him. Is his character so bad?"
Lou Luhui hugged his wife up, and when she was lying on top of him, he stroked her waist and said with a smile, "Who said he had a bad character?"
"What about what you just said?"
"That's for the enemy, but for his own people, he is extremely protective, mild-tempered and patient. However, the closer they are to him, the more he likes to tease them. The ones who were teased the most were Brigade Commander Wang and his brother."
Tian Mi was silent. Isn't this just a black-bellied bear
But "character is more important than anything else."
This time Lou Luhui did not rush to answer, but thought for a while before saying: "I'm not sure if they are suitable, but we can still trust Lin Kun's character. Let's not interfere too much. Even if he really gets together with Third Sister, it shouldn't be a bad thing. His character can protect Third Sister."
Tian Mi still believed in her husband's judgment. Although she would still observe later, she didn't have to worry about the little girl being cheated because she had Hui Hui's back.
Seeing his wife lost in her thoughts, Lou Luhui's beautiful eyes darkened.
He decided to seek benefits for himself, so he raised his head slightly and opened his mouth to take in the sweet and soft thing.
In the afternoon, Lou Luhui went out for something.
Tian Mi actually slept for more than three hours.
By the time I went downstairs, it was almost four o'clock.
She looked around and found that there was no one at home except her mother-in-law who was fiddling with a few pots of cactus in the yard.
She scratched her hair, wandered over to her mother-in-law and squatted down: "Mom, where are the children?"
Zhong Yuxiu: "Mr. Cheng, Xinxin and Xiao Gu are taking us to the compound to play."
Tian Mi was a little surprised. Xinxin was someone who wanted to hide herself in a strange environment. How could she say, "My third sister?"
Zhong Yuxiu chuckled: "That's right, little girl is worried that Zhenzhu and Beibei will disturb you."
That being said, it is indeed possible. Tian Mi smiled and said, "That girl is very caring."
Every girl has her beautiful shining points.
People who don’t know the third sister may think she is timid and cowardly, but those who are familiar with her know that she is really a very good girl, gentle, considerate and motivated.
By the way, speaking of the third sister, Tian Mi told her that Wang Linkun liked her.
This can also be considered as a way to prepare my mother-in-law mentally, so that she won't be surprised tomorrow.
"Are you serious?" Zhong Yuxiu turned back in disbelief. She ignored her beloved cactus and went back into the house holding her daughter-in-law's hand.
After entering the room, she didn't rush to speak. Instead, she made tea in a good mood, served snacks, and poured a cup for Tiantian and herself. Then she half-leaned on the sofa and asked with a gossipy face, "Tell me in detail quickly."
Is Tian Mi so particular about the ritual when listening to gossip
You are worthy of it!
the next day.
It's a sunny day.
It was only eight o'clock in the morning.
The sky was clear and the waves were blue.
Lou Luhui has already driven out to pick someone up.
But Ms. Zhong Yuxiu was impatient. In just over half an hour, she had already run to the door and looked at it seven or eight times.
In the end, Tian Xin, who was helping in the kitchen with everyone, noticed that something was wrong.
So, when Ms. Zhong went out again, she couldn't help but approach her sister and whispered, "Aunt, what happened?"
Tian Mi put the washed tomatoes into the bowl. Seeing that they were so temptingly red, she stood up, took a fruit-cutting knife, picked out the best-looking one, and divided it into four parts.
He stuffed one into Aunt Gu's mouth, one into his sister's mouth, and ate one himself. Hearing this, he replied vaguely, "Wait for Wang Linkun. I heard from your brother-in-law that Comrade Wang grew up under my mother-in-law's nose until he was about fifteen years old, and then he followed Brigade Wang and others to the 836th Army."
Tian Xin swallowed the slightly sweet tomato in her mouth and said in surprise, "I didn't know that. No wonder I always felt that he took good care of me. I originally suspected that I was overthinking it, but I didn't expect there was such a relationship between them."
At this point, the little girl suddenly understood: "Now I understand, Deputy Captain Wang must be taking care of me for the sake of my brother-in-law and you."
Tian Mi stared at the little girl in shock for a long while, then suddenly burst out laughing: "Haha. Oh my god, I'm dying of laughter."
Even if Wang Linkun is full of tricks, he will have to retreat when he meets such a simple-minded person, right
No, thinking of this, Tian Mi laughed even more happily, and in the end, her stomach hurt from laughing so hard.
Tian Xin
"What are you so happy about? I heard your laughter from far away." Hearing the noise in the kitchen, Zhong Yuxiu went back to the kitchen without waiting for the car to come back.
Tian Mi did not hide anything and told her mother-in-law in detail what her third sister had just said to her.
After hearing her sister's repetition, Tian Xin still didn't find anything funny, so she scratched her cheek embarrassedly.
Zhong Yuxiu: "Hahahaha, Xinxin, you're right! Let's wait for that kid Linkun to come over, and then we'll thank him properly."
Well, I must tell him what the little girl said.
If I count carefully, we haven't seen each other for seven or eight years.
But after all, children who have grown up together will always be very close, no matter how long the time has passed.
So when someone came to the door with gifts, Zhong Yuxiu forgot all her previous gloating. Her eyes were red and she pulled the person aside and started to talk to him.
Wang Linkun has always been a very patient person, especially with close elders. No matter what Aunt Xiu said, he would answer seriously.
After asking about everyone's well-being, Zhong Yuxiu finally remembered the important matter: "When will you return to the army? How many days can you stay at home?"
Hearing this, the handsome and gentle young man glanced at the little girl who was playing with the twins. It seemed like the first time he saw her smile so happily. "I asked my boss for a family visit leave. I haven't been back for many years. In two days, I can go back to the island with Mr. Cheng and Tian Xin."
Tsk tsk tsk. This thought is too blatant. This is the common voice of Tian Mi and her mother-in-law, Ms. Zhong.
Hearing this, Tian Xin turned back happily: "Really?"
Because of the little girl's expectation, the arc of Wang Linkun's mouth was obviously raised: "Really! I am worried about letting you and Cheng Lao go back alone, so it's better for me to accompany you."
He had already discovered that beating around the bush was useless, and for such a simple-minded girl, it would be more appropriate to state his purpose directly.
In the young man's opinion, even if the girl didn't think anything else about it, she would still feel embarrassed after hearing what he said.
But... unfortunately, I'm not shy at all.
He just said thank you more happily and started playing with the two children again.
Wang Linkun.
Wang Linkun, who was somewhat unwilling to give up, stared at Tian Xin's delicate little face for a while, but still could not see any different emotions.
Um
That's not quite right. Given his sensitivity, he was able to detect some changes.
For example, before, the little girl would feel a little embarrassed when facing me, the kind of shyness that comes from being around strangers.
But just now, she seemed to have suddenly removed that barrier and became at ease.
Why
Just one day apart.
Was there something going on that he wasn't aware of
Wang Linkun was distracted by this dilemma.
It was not until he felt someone pat his arm that he turned around and looked at Aunt Xiu, who was looking at him teasingly: "What's wrong?"
Zhong Yuxiu lowered her voice and said, "Don't look at her. The little girl is not smart at all. Do you know what she just said to us?"
Wang Linkun's eyelids twitched behind his glasses, and he had a bad feeling: "What did you say?"
"She said that you treated her very well, probably because of Huihui and Tiantian." Afraid that he might not understand, Zhong Yuxiu considerately repeated the girl's original words.
Wang Linkun rubbed his brows, feeling at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
I mean, my attitude towards him changed too quickly.
It is of course a good thing that the little girl wants to be close to me, but who wants such closeness
"How about? Just say it directly. Xinxin is a simple and good girl. Your twists and turns are not suitable for dealing with people." Zhong Yuxiu, who likes to watch the fun, came up with a bad idea.
In my heart, I laughed again. You deserve it! I told you to be careful!
"Are you sure if I tell you directly, Tian Xin won't be scared and won't talk to me anymore?" Didn't Wang Linkun want to bring it up directly? But did he dare? He didn't dare!
Zhong Yuxiu smiled awkwardly: "Hahaha"
The weather was nice on the day of our trip.
Twenty-seven or twenty-eight degrees, cloudy.
This kind of sunshine and temperature seems to be specially created for Sunday tourists.
Because we had to have lunch together first, the group set out at 10 a.m.
Commander Lou was also going to go, after all, he hadn't traveled with his family for a long time.
But when they were ready to set off, something unexpected happened in the army and they had to rush back.
Zhong Yuxiu, who had long been accustomed to this, was not angry at all. She waved at her husband and said that she would bring him some delicious food.
Tian Mi was amused and touched at the same time. She hoped that she and Hui could still be so considerate to each other when they grow old.
In order to prepare for the family's outing today, Commander Lou paid the money and diesel tickets and specially borrowed an 8-seater jeep.
Lou Luhui was responsible for driving, Wang Linkun sat in the passenger seat, and the other four adults and two children were arranged in the back two rows.
The places to eat are still the old brands, and authentic Beijingers always know where the food tastes the best and which chef is better at cooking which dishes.
It’s just that the place we came to this time is now considered a state-owned enterprise, so no one hid it.
Tian Mi was originally worried that there might not be enough seats for thirty or forty people.
But when we got there, we found that the restaurant was not small, with eight large round tables placed inside.
The hotel is paved with cement inside and out, which is considered a small luxury in this era.
It’s not that I’m reluctant to invite people to better places, such as Beijing Hotel or Lao Mo Western Restaurant, but it’s too easy to cause gossip.
As for this dinner, there is a ready-made excuse for the outside world, such as holding a wedding banquet for the young couple.
The guests haven't arrived yet.
Mother-in-law had already ordered the dishes the day before, so after entering the restaurant, she went straight to the counter with the receipt.
Others looked for a place to sit.
After Lou Lu settled his wife and children, he did not rest. He chatted with everyone for a few minutes and then went to the hotel to wait for his friends.
In the end, not many people came.
There were eight couples, each with only one child.
They say there are too many noisy children. Every family has three or four. If they were all brought out, they would drive people crazy.
Tian Mi believed what he said. There were only two children in her family, and they couldn't stand the constant quarrels.
But she thought that it was probably because people were embarrassed to bring their families with them and ask them to spend money.
After a dinner that was enjoyable to both hosts and guests, everyone headed straight to Kunming Lake.
In fact, except Tian Mi and the twins, Tian Xin and Wang Linkun, the rest are all authentic locals and are very familiar with the Summer Palace.
So after arriving at the destination, as agreed before, the men found a nearby pavilion to chat while the women finished swimming with the children.
But just before they set off, Wang Linkun caught up with them.
Seeing this, Tian Mi and Zhong Yuxiu both cast strange looks at him.
Even Tian Xin couldn't help but cast a curious look.
Wang Linkun's face was as thick as a city wall. He smiled uncomfortably at the little girl and said in distress, "I don't even know Brother Lou's friends very well. I don't know what to say if I get involved."
This sounded like an excuse, but it resonated deeply with Tian Xin.
The same is true for her. Even though she has become very skilled in advancing and retreating now, deep down in her heart, she still doesn't like dealing with strangers.
Isn't she the only one like this
Especially since the opponent is Deputy Captain Wang who looks very powerful and smart.
Suddenly, the taciturn girl Tian Xin couldn't help but speak up: "Then why don't you come with us?"
This is what he was waiting for. Wang Linkun was delighted, but he looked apologetic and said, "I hope I won't cause you any trouble. I'm the only man here, and I think the boat can only hold two people."
Seeing him in such a dilemma, and thinking about how much he had helped her, the little girl immediately said considerately, "Then how about I take a boat with you?"
It's done!!!
"I'm sorry to trouble you." Wang Linkun stopped while he was ahead. His smile brightened instantly, and he looked like a real gentleman.
If it weren't for his inappropriate clothes, his appearance and bow would really make him look like a gentleman.
Tian Xin had no idea that she had been fooled. She felt that she was able to help others and give back to others, so she was quite happy.
After hearing the other party's politeness, he didn't say anything else, but just smiled shyly.
Not far away, Tian Mi, who saw everything, gritted his teeth.
After a while, she looked at her mother-in-law beside her and said, "Mom, why do my hands feel a little itchy?"
Zhong Yuxiu nodded: "Lin Kun has been like this since he was a child, but don't worry, Xin Xin is a very stubborn person, and he will suffer a setback sooner or later."
"That's right!" Tian Mi smiled, thinking that there was nothing wrong with what her mother-in-law said, so she didn't bother with them anymore, but followed her mother-in-law and strolled onto the boat.
Ever since my lifetime.
It was the first time for Tian Mi to ride on such a simple little boat.
If it weren't for the golden finger, she might not dare to sit on it.
It was actually a small boat, only two or three meters long and eighty or ninety centimeters wide. After two adults and two children sat face to face, plus a boatman, there was basically no room left.
Tian Mi even regretted taking the boat ride.
There is no other reason, it's just too restrictive.
If the movement is a little bigger, the boat will shake.
But when the oars are slowly rowed out, it is a completely different world.
Kunming Lake is very large, and with the slow speed of the boat, it is hard to tell how long it will take to reach the lake.
Tian Mi held her daughter in her arms, steadying her body as she twisted around in curiosity, and couldn't help but look around.
Today's sunshine is warm but not scorching. The autumn wind blows on my face with the rich fragrance of osmanthus. The boat is swaying. Especially when I listen to my mother-in-law introducing the various ancient buildings around in authentic Beijing accent, her eyes will also move with the location of the explanation.
Gradually, not only Tian Mi, but even the two children became fascinated by the story.
I don’t know whether they understood it or not, but they behaved very properly anyway.
The old man in his sixties who was rowing the boat couldn't help but smile and praise the two children several times, obviously thinking they were girls.
Tian Mi laughed when she heard this. It wasn't that she thought Beibei was misidentified as the wrong gender, but she felt that older people were always more tolerant towards children.
Before boarding the boat, my mother-in-law took out two red gauze nets and covered the children's heads and faces tightly, saying that all local children do this, and it not only protects against mosquitoes, but also against wind and sand.
Tian Mi didn’t know whether this would work or not, but it was certain that the faces of the little ones were blurred.
So the compliments from the old man were purely out of the kindness of an elder.
Just as she was looking at the Buddhist Fragrance Pavilion which was getting closer and closer with a smile on her lips and in a very happy mood.
Suddenly, there was a cry of surprise from behind.
Tian Mi turned back subconsciously.
However, it is still unclear what happened.
Then another "splash!" sound of someone falling into the water was heard.
(End of this chapter)