Chapter 134.2 

Li Yufeng really couldn’t do anything with these people. Weren’t they afraid of scaring the kids by blocking the door? Thankfully, the kids in the house were not afraid of strangers.

After everyone left, Li Yufeng got up to close the door and said to Han Cheng, “So many people have come early in the morning. If we let this continue, they won’t stop. Maybe in the warmer afternoon, I’ll take the kids out to let them have a good look, so they won’t come to block the door early in the morning.”

They were all from the same production team. It wouldn’t be right to refuse entry when people just wanted to take a look at the twins.

Han Cheng doesn’t know what to say anymore. As the Chinese New Year approaches, everyone doesn’t have much work to do now, and any small news in the village spreads quickly. It was possible that the whole village might come to see the kids.

“My daughter, don’t be afraid. They came to see you because they like you. Just do whatever you want to do; don’t be scared.” Han Cheng provided some psychological support to his daughter.

Such incidents would not be uncommon. In the military, people would restrain themselves a bit; even if they were curious, they wouldn’t block someone’s door. But outside, they might stop and stare or talk behind their backs.

Even when they started going to school, it wasn’t impossible for everyone to gather in the classroom to look at them. It might pose challenges to the children’s growth, but there was no other way. Twins were already rare these days, and boy-girl twins were even rarer. Han Cheng could only prepare his children for this early on.

Getting used to and accepting such attention, not treating it as a problem, would naturally make it less of a burden.

Xiao Roubao, who was tough and bold, didn’t cause Han Cheng to worry, but he felt a bit concerned about his delicate daughter, who might not adapt to it easily.

Xiao Tangyuan held his father’s neck and nodded hard. “Daddy, not afraid~~”

It was still a bit chilly outside. Han Cheng carried his daughter into the house, rubbing her head. “That’s good.”

The brothers were playing chess. Han Cheng placed Xiao Tangyuan in the arms of Xiao Fantuan. 

Xiao Fantuan hugged his sister and gave her a kiss. “Your little face is so cold. How about your big brother teach Xiao Tangyuan to play chess?”

Xiao Tangyuan naturally couldn’t understand chess, but it didn’t stop her from watching her brothers play. Xiao Fantuan grabbed her hand and pinched a chess piece,” adding sound effects, “Chirp chirp chirp, let it fly over the river. We’re about to beat your brother, Xiao Bao.”

Xiao Tangyuan was so happy that her eyes squinted.

Outside, Li Yufeng called to Han Cheng, “Han Cheng, go have breakfast. It’s warm in the kitchen.”

Han Cheng withdrew his gaze and said, “Got it, Mom, I’ll come now.”

Li Yufeng had already made a small, chicken-shaped backpack. Xiao Doubao got a lot of colorful cloth scraps, including some bright red ones. This time, she sewed a rooster with a fiery comb for Xiao Doubao.

Li Yufeng called Xiao Doubao, who was playing ball with his brother, “Xiao Doubao, come and see if you like the new backpack Grandma sewed for you.”

Xiao Doubao walked over with his younger brother and looked at the big rooster. He excitedly shouted “Wow” and said, “Grandma, it’s grown up. It’s not a little chick anymore; it’s a big rooster. Xiao Doubao’s backpack is not a little chick backpack; it’s a big rooster backpack!”

Xiao Doubao felt like his backpack looked exactly like the rooster at home. As he grew, the little chicks in his backpack also grew. Could Xiao Doubao be any happier?

Li Yufeng hung the backpack on Xiao Doubao, and it fit perfectly in size and length. She looked very satisfied. “Xiao Doubao has grown up, and the little chick has grown up too. It’ll be just right for school.”

Xiao Doubao smiled and nodded. “Hmm! Grandma, can you make one like Huahua when she grows up? Huahua has grown old. Dad brought a new Huahua back, but I still occasionally miss the old Huahua.” ((They are talking about the Hen, Huahua.)

Li Yufeng patted the child’s head. This child was really sentimental: “Sure, Grandma will sew one that looks like the old Huahua for Xiao Doubao.”

Xiao Doubao nodded vigorously and said, “Thank you, Grandma.”

Li Yufeng hugged the child in her arms and gave him a squeeze. “Don’t be so polite with Grandma.”
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After reading for an hour, Su Xiaoxiao came out to give her eyes a rest. She happened to hear a conversation between Xiao Doubao and Li Yufeng. She thought the child had forgotten about Han Cheng exchanging the old hen for a young one. It turns out Xiao Doubao is still remembered.

Xiao Roubao also likes the big rooster backpack, which contains delicious food. He tugged at his little brother’s backpack and didn’t let go.

Li Yufeng asked him, “Xiao Roubao also wants a small backpack, right?”

“He didn’t really want a small backpack. Xiao Doubao kept all the candy and cakes he didn’t want to eat in his backpack and let Xiao Roubao eat them all.” Su Xiaoxiao squatted down and pulled Xiao Roubao’s chubby little hand. “Are you trying to ruin your second brother’s backpack, you little troublemaker?”

Xiao Roubao didn’t let go, looking up at his mom with big eyes. “Mommy, candy~~”

Su Xiaoxiao was speechless and said, “This is a new backpack sewn by grandma for your second brother. It’s still empty. What food can you find in there?”

“Mom, can you sew a small backpack for Xiao Roubao too, and also for Xiao Tangyuan? Sew a few more rounds for Xiao Roubao, make it sturdy, or else he’ll tear it apart all at once.”

Li Yufeng nodded and said, “I also plan to sew one for them. It’s good to put some small things in it usually. When it’s sewn, how about grandma put candy in your little backpack?”

Xiao Roubao heard the word “candy” and got excited, nodding vigorously, “Good~~”

Su Xiaoxiao pinched his cheek and said, “You little glutton, eating so much candy will ruin your teeth.”

Xiao Roubao opened his big eyes, looking like he couldn’t understand what his mom was saying, and hugged his mom while giving her a kiss. Su Xiaoxiao really couldn’t do anything with him.

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There was no direct train to the capital in the county town; one had to go to the city. Han Cheng bought tickets for tomorrow afternoon’s train. To be on the safe side, he needed to pack up in the afternoon and stay overnight in the city to ensure he wouldn’t miss the train.

Su Xiaoxiao also wanted to go to the city to inquire about getting a driver’s license. Nowadays, there’s no concept of private cars. People like Zhao Xianfeng’s dad also got a car because of their outstanding contributions. He had the qualification to have a car assigned to him as a reward, or else when the old man passed away, the car would be taken back, and Han Cheng couldn’t keep driving it.

Almost no one went to get a driver’s license individually; it was all recommended by the unit. People like Han Cheng and Zhao Xianfeng were recommended by the military, and even the tractor driver in the brigade was recommended. Su Xiaoxiao decided on a whim, and she didn’t go to the propaganda department for a recommendation letter before coming back. She didn’t know if the brigade’s recommendation letter would work, so she had to go and ask first.

Han Cheng thought for a moment and rejected her idea, “I’ll go ask tomorrow morning. Once I get the information, I’ll go to the train station. If I can, I’ll call the commune at eleven o’clock. You can wait for my call then; there’s no need to make this trip.”

Su Xiaoxiao hugged Han Cheng and rubbed against him. “But I want to go to the train station with you. We’ve been together for so long and haven’t been separated much.”

Han Cheng hugged her shoulder and kissed her hair, saying, “Be obedient, I’ll be back soon. I don’t feel at ease with you traveling back alone from the city.”

Su Xiaoxiao raised her head to look at him. “But when I go to get my driver’s license later, won’t I have to go to the city alone? Are you planning to tell me it’s not possible when you inquire?”

Han Cheng’s little scheme was seen through by her, but he wasn’t annoyed. He lowered his head and kissed her lips. “Go back and think about it, okay? You can take the test in the military; I promise to arrange a few days off for you, and you’ll definitely get your driver’s license, okay?”

Su Xiaoxiao stared at him angrily, hitting Han Cheng with her hand. “Why didn’t you say it earlier?”

Han Cheng held her hand and gently rubbed it in his palm. He sighed, “When have I ever gone against your wishes? I can only say ‘yes’ to you.”

Su Xiaoxiao bit her lip, and it seemed to be true. Han Cheng had never said a single “no” to her.

Su Xiaoxiao’s heart softened, and she hugged him, rubbing against him. “Then I’ll listen to you and go back to take the test.”

Han Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, rubbed her head, and kissed her forehead. “Good girl.”