When Ouyang Meihua’s voice reading the self-criticism echoed from the broadcast room, the villagers, who had been nearly constipated by the two hundred characters, were satisfied.
Write it.
Thus, Li Zhengguo received hundreds of reflections similar to Ouyang Meihua’s self-criticism.
This is a later story. Let’s first talk about Li Zhengguo’s comfort to his wife after hearing about the entanglement between the Zeng, Han, and Chen families:
“You already have us, and you’re used to a life without your maternal family. No matter what the Zeng family does, we are us.”
“Only A Guang lives in the quadrangle courtyard east of the village. Given Grandpa’s temperament, even if he could return, he wouldn’t accept the courtyard. Shall we move there?”
So, while the villagers were collectively writing their reflections, the couple moved to the quadrangle courtyard, locking the door of the small Western-style building.
They still lived in the west room, leaving the east room vacant.
A Guang brought a box: “Young Madam, Team Leader Tian, these are things left by the Old Master, which he asked me to give to you.”
Tian Jing opened the box. Inside were various jade pendants and charms, all clearly labeled and categorized.
They were a gift for each of her four children every three years before they turned eighteen.
These were all personally carved by Grandpa.
Tian Jing, who rarely shed tears, could not hold back this time and wept.
What about blood ties?
No one treated her and her four children as sincerely as Grandpa did.
…
Tian Jing obtained Zeng Jingrong’s phone number from Wan Zhongshan.
She called him using the village committee’s phone.
Zeng Jingrong did not expect Tian Jing to contact him proactively. He was very happy, “Sweet, Tian Jing.”
“Has Sun Liyang’s punishment been decided?”
“Not yet.”
“I want his life.”
“He doesn’t deserve to die for his crime.”
“In my eyes, he deserves to die.”
Zeng Jingrong hesitated for a long time before saying, “I will find a way.”
“Thank you in advance. When you come over, I will tell you everything about the formation without any concealment.”
“Okay!”
Hanging up the phone, Tian Jing sighed. If Sun Liyang didn't die, he would surely continue to target her.
If not for Sun Liyang’s appearance, Grandpa would still be her Grandpa.
Li Zhengguo reminded his wife, “Regarding Chen Yao’shi, you absolutely cannot say anything. Even if everyone knows it in their hearts, you must never speak of it.”
“I know,” Tian Jing nodded.
“Chen Yao’shi came to me after I had completely upgraded and was no longer planning to enter the formation. I only gave him the direction of the formation and two artifacts. I truly know nothing else.”
The next day, during military training, the villagers saw Ouyang Meihua and Tian Jing.
They were assigned to the middle-aged team.
Military training did not take much time, two hours in the morning and two in the afternoon, which did not interfere with household chores.
In the greenhouses, only vegetables were left, making management much easier.
A few days later.
Xiao Shuyuan returned.
Upon learning that his master, whom he had followed for half his life, had returned overseas, he cried anxiously:
“Little Miss, I must go find the Old Master. He needs help. Please take in A Guang. A Guang is not suited to go out and find work.”
Tian Jing agreed to keep A Guang and prepared cash for him:
“Tell Grandpa that I am waiting for him.”
Xiao Shuyuan bowed to Tian Jing with a full kowtow and turned to leave with his bag.
The little miss’s identity had changed, and the Old Master would never be able to return.
After A Guang sent his adoptive father away, he remained silent.
Tian Jing comforted him, “A Guang, they will come back.”
A Guang knelt before Tian Jing with a thud, “Team Leader Tian, I want to follow my adoptive father. Otherwise, I will live the rest of my life in regret.”
Tian Jing prepared another sum of cash for him.
After seeing A Guang off, standing in this familiar quadrangle courtyard, the feeling of things remaining the same but people being different brought a wave of sadness to Tian Jing’s heart.
Life had to go on. Before the winter break, military training ended.
Zeng Jingrong personally brought A Feng and Zeng Jingliang.
Although A Feng seemed no different than usual, Tian Jing was still worried:
“A Feng, how is your health?”
A Feng smiled, “I have recovered completely. Team Leader Tian need not worry.”
Zeng Jingrong winked at Tian Jing, “We used the best medicine, and the poison in her body has been completely expelled.”
Tian Jing nodded, “Then I am relieved. A Feng, I am sorry. Zhao Xiaofang came for me.”
“Team Leader Tian need not feel guilty,” A Feng shook her head.
“Li Aiguo’s harassment would have caused trouble for me even without Zhao Xiaofang. It has nothing to do with you. I consider this a tribulation. Once I pass it, I will be safe and sound.”
Tian Jing looked at Zeng Jingliang, “A Feng, are you going to resign?”
A Feng was surprised, “You are not going to give me a pension?”
Tian Jing waved her hand, “I have never changed my mind. I only asked because I saw a change around you…”
A Feng turned to Zeng Jingliang, “Are you truly not regretting coming to the countryside with me?”
Zeng Jingliang repeatedly shook his head, “Where A Feng is, that’s where I will be.”
A Feng turned back to Tian Jing, “You see, he is not a change.”
Tian Jing nodded, “That’s good. Our agreement remains unchanged.”
Zeng Jingliang followed A Feng into the three-courtyard house, pulling his luggage.
Zeng Jingrong then told Tian Jing, “Sun Liyang, with his internal energy sealed, forcefully circulated his energy. His meridians burst, and he died on the spot.”
“Liu Yuelian was acquitted. She went to Ouyang Lei, who gave her a sum of money and sent her away, warning her that if she pestered him again, he would deal with her two adoptive brothers.”
“Li Aiguo kidnapped A Feng, causing her to be poisoned, and was sentenced to fifteen years in prison. Zhao Xiaofang was sentenced to death. The execution date is unknown.”
“I have applied for the formation site. Chen Yao’shi’s case has been reclassified as natural death. I will go and hand over with Wan Zhongshan shortly.”
Tian Jing waved him away, “After you finish the handover, I will take you to see the formation.”
Mother Li returned with her five grandchildren and learned that another major event had occurred at home.
She asked her granddaughter and youngest grandson to live in the quadrangle courtyard, while she stayed to look after the small Western-style building.
Li Weili refused, “The bathroom there is outside. My bottom will freeze when I use the toilet.”
Li Weixin also refused, “We’ll stay with Grandma.”
Mother Li knew her grandchildren didn’t want to be reminded of sad memories, so she happily accepted, “Okay, okay, stay and accompany Grandma.”
The three of them were happily chatting and laughing when Chen Fu was beaten and brought over by his mother.
“Grandma, help me.”
Mother Li picked up a broom and hit her daughter, “Your wings are strong now, daring to hit my grandson.”
“Mom~” Li Min dodged the broom, “You’re protecting him without asking for details.”
“Then tell me the details.”
Li Min pointed to her eldest son hiding behind Mother Li, “He said he wants to drop out of school.”
Mother Li nodded, “I know about this.”
Li Min raised her voice, “You know? And you’re still protecting him?”
“Of course I have to protect him,” Mother Li pulled her grandson out from behind her:
“Touch your conscience and ask, in these past ten-plus years, how many years have you taken care of him?”
“He was often brought to me when he was young, and after he started school, he also stayed with me. You don’t care, but I do.”
“Xiao Fu can’t focus on his studies, and sitting in class is very difficult. I support him not studying anymore. An’an is doing well in his studies, and I support him studying diligently. What is wrong with that?”
Li Min did not believe it, “The whole village can’t read and write, but Xiao Ge forced us to learn.
“A few beatings and a bit of fear, and he’ll be able to study.”
Mother Li bent down and picked up a small stool, “What you said is right, a few beatings and a bit of fear, and you won’t dare to hit my grandson again.”
Watching her aunt run away, Li Weili and Li Weixin covered their mouths and giggled. Their grandmother was truly awesome.