Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 1566 Mission Accomplished 4

Chapter 1566: Chapter 1566 Mission Accomplished 4

When Liu Zhenguo left with Erya, Wang Cuilan handed her luggage to him, and Fubao casually handed over the bundle she had prepared.

"Uncle Liu, Erya’s clothes are torn, her shoes are worn out, she doesn’t have any socks, and her hands and feet are cracked. I took two sets of clothing and shoes that are too small for me and packed them for Erya. Also, there’s Snake Oil Cream, Clam Oil, and I added some towels, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and an enamel mug prepared by my mom and me for Erya. Uncle Liu, please take these back with her."

Liu Zhenguo’s family had always lived comfortably in the military compound, but Feng Qingxue worried that Erya would be looked down upon after moving into the Liu Family, so she thoughtfully prepared some necessities for her and advised her to come to find her whenever she faced challenges.

The child that Cheng Baoguo had brought over – as elders, they had to take on some responsibility.

Seeing how meticulous they were in their preparations, Liu Zhenguo’s heart warmed. Though his hands were both occupied with bundles, making it impossible for him to pat Fubao’s head, his eyes were filled with affection. "Thank you, Fubao. Come over often to play with Erya in the future."

"I will, Uncle Liu," Fubao nodded.

Erya was her friend; she would make sure Erya would not be bullied.

They didn’t bully others casually, but neither would they allow others to casually bully them.

Unlike the gentle harmony of the Lu Family, Liu Zhenguo bringing back a child practically stirred up a storm in their household.

"What did you just say, Old Liu?" Wang Guizhen’s face was filled with disbelief.

Liu Zhenguo said firmly, "Lay out a set of bedding on the bed in the study. Isn’t there a newly-made quilt? Use the new one. From now on, Erya will sleep there. Then go buy her another set of living necessities. Prepare an extra portion of food at each meal and cook something nutritious for Erya."

Liu Zhenguo’s youngest daughter, Liu Yanyan, couldn’t help but interject, "Dad, Mom said the new quilt was for me!"

"I haven’t decided yet, so no one is allowed to arbitrarily claim any household communal property!" Liu Zhenguo’s face was stern. "I said those two quilts would go to Erya, and that’s final. No one is allowed to covet them!"

Liu Yanyan glared indignantly at Liu Erya, flames nearly shooting from her eyes.

Liu Erya suddenly remembered the advice Fubao had given her—not to argue with the elders or try to compete for possessions in the Liu Family. So she tugged at the hem of Liu Zhenguo’s shirt and whispered softly, "Grandpa, I don’t need the new quilt. As long as I have a place to sleep, I’ll be fine. At home, I’ve always used old quilts."

Before Liu Zhenguo could respond, Wang Guizhen spoke up, "Grandpa? What grandpa? Old Liu, who is she?"

Liu Zhenguo replied irritably, "This is exactly what I wanted to ask you."

"Ask me?" Wang Guizhen looked utterly confused.

"In 1955, seventeen years ago—you went to pick up Yuanyuan, didn’t you? Did you see her? What did you and Old Liu say back then?" Liu Zhenguo still held onto suspicions about who had been lying.

Wang Guizhen looked uneasy, "I told you before, didn’t I? Old Liu and his wife didn’t want to return the child to us."

"But Old Liu claimed we never went to pick her up."

At Liu Zhenguo’s words, Wang Guizhen turned pale. "You met Old Liu? When?"

"Old Liu and his wife have already passed away. Yuanyuan and her husband are gone too. What remains is this girl, who was entrusted to others and sent to me. Comrade Wang Guizhen, you asked me who she is? Fine, I’ll tell you now, everyone listen carefully—her name is Erya, Liu Erya. She is my granddaughter, and she is a part of this family."

... Head feels like it’s splitting apart, might not be able to catch up from yesterday’s backlog. I’ll try my best to finish today’s tasks, but I’m burning up, o(╥﹏╥)o.