Chen Lan, upon hearing her uncle mention her trip out of the valley with the children, quickly interjected with an explanation. "Uncle, Auntie, Mother-in-law, Mother, the reason I didn't tell everyone this time was because I felt that Brother Mingxuan would be fine! Besides, the matter of our family donating money and land back then was real, and even more so, we still have the donation receipts from that time!"
As Chen Lan spoke, she noticed her mother-in-law about to ask something. She immediately made a pleading gesture with her eyes, and her mother-in-law, understanding Chen Lan's intention from her expression, quickly chimed in, "Yes! Of course, every donation made by Mingxuan and his son has a receipt! It's thanks to me that I didn't discard them; I intended to keep them as mementos, and I never expected them to be useful now."
Chen Lan, slightly worried that her mother-in-law might say too much and reveal something, quickly interrupted her to stop her from continuing.
She then explained, "Yes! Mother-in-law, you are absolutely right. It's thanks to those receipts you kept that we have the official receipts from the team back then. With everything in black and white, what do we have to fear?"
Upon hearing Chen Lan's explanation, her uncle and aunt nodded in agreement. The uncle said, "Indeed, that's how it was. I had also heard about the incident of donating medicine."
Elder Qian and Madam Qian, listening to the conversation, exchanged glances, their hearts filled with emotion. They had never imagined that Chen Lan and her family were patriots living in seclusion in the valley. They figured that what had been said to them earlier must be true!
Chen Lan continued her explanation, "It's not as if the matter cannot be clarified. Moreover, Brother Mingxuan sacrificed his home and family, and faced death countless times for the liberation of our country over the years. Therefore, I believe there might have been some misunderstanding, which is why the organization sent people to investigate him. I am confident that Brother Mingxuan will be alright this time. To prevent everyone from worrying, I didn't mention it."
At this point, her mother, unable to contain her worry for Xu Mingxuan, asked, "Lan'er, has Mingxuan's matter been clarified?"
Her mother-in-law and Mrs. Cui also echoed, "Yes! Little Lan, since you've returned, has the organization cleared Mingxuan's name?"
Chen Lan nodded with a smile and replied cheerfully, "Yes, it has been clarified. This time, Brother Mingxuan has truly turned misfortune into a blessing. After this investigation, the organization stated that Brother Mingxuan is a good comrade of the party and has even been transferred to work in Harbin. His new workplace says he has withstood the organization's test and plans to cultivate him further, so they have arranged for him to study at the Harbin Provincial Party School for two years. Brother Mingxuan is currently attending classes at the provincial party school!"
Upon hearing Chen Lan's words, her mother, mother-in-law, Mrs. Liu, and Mrs. Cui immediately joined their palms and chanted, "Amitabha, thank heavens! May Mingxuan's misfortune turn into a blessing, his adversity into good fortune, and may he live in peace from now on!"
Seeing her mother and mother-in-law's gesture, Chen Lan suddenly remembered the box of prayer beads she had received in the system warehouse.
She then said, "Mother-in-law, Mother, Auntie, Mrs. Liu, Mrs. Cui, when I went to Harbin this time, Brother Mingxuan specifically found something good for you elders! Please wait patiently! I'll go upstairs to get it."
Before she even finished speaking, she got up and ran upstairs. Her mother smiled and explained to Elder Qian and Madam Qian, "Please don't be offended! This child, even at over forty, is still so unreliable."
Madam Qian smiled and replied, "I really like Little Lan's personality. She's cheerful and open-minded, without worries, and lives a simple and transparent life."
Needless to say, the sandalwood prayer beads Chen Lan brought back were highly praised by the elders. Chen Lan felt that the key was that the items were chosen by Xu Mingxuan! Sudan Novel Network.
Of course! The gifts Xu Mingxuan picked out for the daughters were also well-received by the children.
Even the tenth sister was inseparable from the rose-red Buddha amulet her father had chosen for her.
Even her mother praised, "Mingxuan has excellent taste. Look at the color of the Maitreya Buddha for the tenth sister; it's like a seductive rose, truly rare. The flame-red prayer beads for the eldest daughter are also a vibrant and beautiful color, equally rare."
At this point, her mother-in-law also chimed in, "I prefer the full-flesh, full-color persimmon-red prayer beads for the second and third daughters. My dear relative, look how smooth and warm the texture is. Items with such full flesh and color are the hardest to come by."
Then, the elders began discussing the quality of jewelry, which pieces had good color, and which could be passed down as treasures to future generations.
Chen Lan sat by, listening and organizing the gifts for Ming Wei, Yulia, Milana, Hu Yuzhen, and Cui Qiao.
She decided not to give these wooden and agate items to her good sisters in the valley, as they primarily valued gold and silver. It would save her the trouble of explaining for a long time if she gave them to her.
Chen Lan stayed home for several days, busy with work. She arranged the various tasks for the autumn harvest with the team leaders and led the repair team in inspecting and maintaining machinery and equipment in preparation for the harvest.
Elder Qian and Madam Qian gradually adapted to life in the valley. Chen Lan purchased various books they needed from the system, and now the elderly couple has officially begun teaching. They are both busy and happy every day.
Chen Lan also took all the junior and senior high school textbooks, study notes, and several sets of "Self-Study Series in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry" that she had salvaged from the scrap recycling station and handed them over to Ming Wei at the school.
She also emphasized to Ming Wei the importance of studying these materials, requiring her to organize the older students in the valley to repeatedly study the "Self-Study Series in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry." After receiving Ming Wei's assurance, Chen Lan decided to temporarily entrust Ming Wei with this matter, intending to re-emphasize it herself in a couple of years when the time is closer.
One day, after the family returned from dinner in the large kitchen, Chen Lan announced her decision to go to Harbin. This time, Chen Lan planned to take her two younger brothers who were studying medicine, along with Qi Yujie and two other children from the valley who were also studying medicine, to Harbin to attend school and take the high school entrance examination.
Her mother had no objections, only asking, "Lan'er, have you discussed with Dr. Guo, the master of these children, about taking them out to study? Has he agreed to them going to school?"