Cousin Tang Jincheng took the note, carefully looked at the address and name on it, and then put it away carefully.

"Qianqian, don't worry. We will take good care of ourselves. You can get along well with your brother-in-law in the army. Don't worry about us."

Shi Qingqian nodded: "Okay, it's almost time, brother, please take me home."

"Yes, go and send your sister back quickly," Tang Yuliang kicked Tang Jincheng.

Tang Jincheng sighed: "I really doubt that you picked me up from the scrap yard."

"You little brat, you're talking nonsense again," Tang Yuliang pretended to raise his foot again, and Tang Jincheng quickly hid beside Shi Qingqian.

Shi Qingqian was amused by her cousin's words and smiled softly, "Brother, what are you talking about?"

Tang Jincheng shook his head helplessly and walked out of the mud house with Shi Qingqian.

The night wind blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

The brother and sister walked on the quiet path, the moonlight shining on them, casting long shadows.

"Qianqian, you must be careful when you go to the army. If anything happens, write back immediately." Tang Jincheng reminded her worriedly.

Shi Qingqian nodded, "I understand, brother, you have to take good care of your uncle and aunt too."

The two walked in silence for a while, with a faint warmth in the air.

Suddenly, Shi Qingqian stopped, took out a roll of money from his pocket and stuffed it into Tang Jincheng's hand.

Tang Jincheng looked at the roll of money, which was all in Great Unity banknotes. Judging from its thickness, it should be one thousand yuan. He widened his eyes in shock.

"Qianqian, how can this be? You'll need money to go to the army, take it back quickly."

Shi Qingqian held his hand tightly and refused to let him return the money.

"Brother, take this money. I don't know how long I'll be staying this time. I need money to take care of my uncle and aunt. There are many things I need to spend money on."

"Besides, I don't have to worry about money when I go to the army. Huai'an will arrange it."

Tang Jincheng's eyes were filled with emotion. He knew that Shi Qingqian had always taken good care of their family. "Qianqian, this money is too much. I can't accept it."

Shi Qingqian's eyes were firm and gentle: "That's nothing, the dowry my uncle and aunt gave me was really generous."

"After I'm gone, my uncle and aunt will rely on you to take care of them. This money will make your life better."

Tang Jincheng looked at Shi Qingqian, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that this was not just a sum of money, but also Shi Qingqian's love and care for them. "Qianqian, don't worry, I will take good care of them and wait for you to come back."

Shi Qingqian nodded: "Okay."

……

Soon Wang Zhiyong brought the train ticket he had bought for Shi Qingqian, which was for noon half a month later.

For the past half month, Zhang Lanxiang has been very busy, wishing she could take away everything she could use from home.

The day before boarding the train, Zhang Lanxiang started rummaging through the drawers in her room early.

She found a brand new quilt: "Qianqian, this child must not get cold when she goes to the army," Zhang Lanxiang said to herself as she carefully folded the quilt.

Then, she took out several sets of thick cotton-padded clothes, all of which she had sewn herself: "It might be cold in the army, so it's always good to bring some thick clothes." She put the cotton-padded clothes next to the quilt and began to think about what else she could take with her.

At this time, Zhang Youdi, the second sister-in-law, also rushed over and joined Zhang Lanxiang's cleaning team.

Zhang Youdi saw a red thermos on the table and without saying a word, he picked it up and stuffed it into his bag: "Take this with you, it will be convenient for Qianqian to drink water in the army."

Zhang Lanxiang nodded, thinking that what the second son's wife said made sense.

Then, Zhang Youdi saw another stack of towels. She picked up a towel and prepared to put it in her bag: "Bring a few more of these towels. You can use them to wash your face and hands."

Zhang Lanxiang took out some more socks from the cupboard and said, "Bring a few more pairs of socks. Qianqian walks a lot and her socks will wear out."

As they talked, they kept stuffing things into the bag.

In a short while, the bag had become as big as a small hill.

Zhang Youdi saw a jar nearby and opened it, revealing it was filled with pickles. "Take this with you too. Qianqian can eat it with the pickles on the train."

Zhang Youdi hesitated for a moment: "Will these pickles be too heavy to carry?"

Zhang Lanxiang waved her hand: "What's the big deal? Qianqian can have the taste of home on the road, how nice."

So, pickles were also stuffed into the bag.

When Shi Qingqian came to have breakfast, she was so shocked by the scene in front of her that she couldn't close her mouth.

"Mother, sister-in-law, what are you doing?"

Zhang Lanxiang quickly came over, took Shi Qingqian's hand and said, "Qianqian, you're going to the army, so I'll have to prepare some extra things for you. They'll be useful along the way and when you get to the army."

Second sister-in-law Zhang Youdi also echoed, "Yes, Qianqian, these are all good things that can be used. It's a good idea to bring them with you. We won't be able to buy them when we get there."

"..."

Shi Qingqian covered her face and said, "Then there's no need to bring the dishes and chopsticks. And these quilts and cotton-padded jackets. It's just the beginning of summer and it's so hot. They can't be worn at all."

Zhang Lanxiang quickly explained, "Qianqian, you'll be on the train for two days, and it's inconvenient to eat without bowls and chopsticks on the train."

"I don't know how long you'll be there this time. What if something happens and you have to wait until winter? How can you survive without a cotton-padded jacket?"

Shi Qingqian looked at her mother and second sister-in-law who were explaining anxiously, and felt both moved and helpless.

She gently took Zhang Lanxiang's hand and said in a gentle but firm tone, "Mom, I know you're doing this for my own good, but you really don't need to bring these dishes and chopsticks. There's a dining car on the train, so I won't starve."

"It's not convenient for me to carry so many things along the way. It would be a shame if I accidentally lost or damaged them."

Then, Shi Qingqian pointed to the thick quilt and cotton-padded jacket and said, "Mom, these cotton-padded jackets and quilts are of no use at all. If I take them with me, they will take up so much space. I'm going to the army to visit my family, not to move."

Second sister-in-law Zhang Youdi listened to this and also felt that what Shi Qingqian said made sense. She pulled Zhang Lanxiang's sleeve and said, "Mom, Third sister-in-law is right. It's really not appropriate to carry these things now. Why don't we take them out?"

Zhang Lanxiang was still a little hesitant. She looked at the pile of carefully prepared things and felt reluctant.

Shi Qingqian saw through her thoughts, put her arm around Zhang Lanxiang's shoulders, and said softly, "Mom, I know you care about me and want me to have everything I need, but I really can't use these things now. When I need them in the future, you can ask my family to send them to me, okay?"

Zhang Lanxiang looked at Shi Qingqian's determined eyes and finally nodded: "Okay, then let's take out these things that are no longer needed. You must take good care of yourself in the army. If you have any problems, write back as soon as possible."

Shi Qingqian smiled and replied, "Okay, Mom, don't worry."

So Zhang Lanxiang and Zhang Youdi started packing their luggage again, taking out their bowls, chopsticks, quilts and cotton jackets.

After some sorting, the luggage became much lighter, and Shi Qingqian breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mom, sister-in-law, thank you for preparing so many things for me. I will be fine. You should also take good care of yourselves at home," Shi Qingqian said gratefully.

Zhang Lanxiang and Zhang Youdi looked at Shi Qingqian, their eyes filled with reluctance and concern. "Qianqian, you must be careful."

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