Chapter 58.1

After teaching the class, Su Xiaoxiao returned home just after 9 o’clock.

With two little rascals missing at home, Su Xiaoxiao suddenly found the house a bit empty and quiet. She felt like she had more time than usual. If she calculates it seriously, the time spent tutoring two little cubs at home is much longer than the duration of a single class.

Xiao Doubao is very obedient. When they got home, he would just go and play with the little chicks on his own. So, Su Xiaoxiao doesn’t have to worry much about taking care of him.

Since Su Xiaoxiao crossed over, every day has felt like a rush, as if she’s constantly trying to catch up with various tasks and responsibilities. She may be busy, but she feels a sense of fulfillment.

In the blink of an eye, many days passed, and suddenly, her not being busy and the change of routine made her uncomfortable.

She found a small plate, filled it with some melon seeds left over from the Mid-Autumn Festival, took Han Cheng’s high school textbook, and sat on the chair in the yard, reading. She also stepped on a small stool and occasionally ate a small melon seed. Sometimes she looked up at the clouds in the sky, and sometimes she looked at the little boy who had a very happy time with the chickens. Anyone who sees this peaceful life can’t help but feel envious.

However, just a few minutes after this enviable little day had begun, someone outside the courtyard gate called out her name: “Excuse me, is Comrade Su at home? Is Comrade Su Xiaoxiao at home?”

Xiao Doubao turned around and looked at Su Xiaoxiao with big eyes, filled with confusion. “Mama~”

Su Xiaoxiao gave him a comforting look: “It’s okay; Mom will go and check.”

Su Xiaoxiao walked to the door. She saw a male comrade in his thirties wearing a military uniform with thick eyebrows and big eyes standing at the door.

“I am Su Xiaoxiao. May I ask what’s the matter?” Su Xiaoxiao inquired.

The male comrade extended his hand and said, “Hello, Comrade Su. I’m Xu Damu, the captain of our military district’s propaganda team. I just went to the elementary school looking for you. I heard from our leaders that you had finished your classes and returned home, so I took the liberty to come here.”

Su Xiaoxiao gently shook Xu Damu’s hand and withdrew. “Hello, Captain Xu, please come in first.”

Xu Damu waved his hand and said, “No, no. I have an urgent matter that requires your help. Director Han mentioned to me that you wouldn’t be able to start until after the Chinese New Year, but I have an urgent task regarding the winter disease prevention and control campaign. We need to change to other topics before the New Year, so there’s limited time left for this particular campaign, that’s why I’m in a hurry. Unfortunately, Comrade Li Min, who was originally responsible for the writing on the blackboard, recently injured his hand.”

Xu Damu scratched his head: “If it weren’t for my ugly handwriting, I would have wanted to change it myself. So, Comrade Su Xiaoxiao, is it possible for you to start a bit earlier? Don’t worry, this position doesn’t require you to be in the office all the time. You’ll only be busy when there are propaganda tasks to be assigned. We only need to update the outdoor blackboard propaganda artwork with a new version. The propaganda pages on the paper medium are designed and approved, and they will be directly sent to the printing factory for production. Other comrades will handle the distribution. As long as the tasks are completed within the specified deadline, it’s not a problem for you to design the promotional brochures at home.”

Xu Damu’s words were very sincere, and on such a cold day, his forehead sweating indicated his anxiety.

After considering it for a moment, Su Xiaoxiao realized that there weren’t many things to take care of at home. She could also bring Xiao Doubao along wherever she goes. Initially, she had planned to wait until Xiao Doubao was older, at least until he could speak and walk steadily, which would be more convenient. Anyway, there isn’t much difference between working a month later or earlier. It’s just a matter of a few weeks in advance.

“Okay, I’ll go through the entry procedures with you now. You can provide me with the content and direction of the promotion, and I’ll work on it. Once I’m done, I’ll give it to you for review and approval.”

Xu Damu breathed a sigh of relief and firmly grasped Su Xiaoxiao’s hand. “Thank you very much, Comrade Su Xiaoxiao. You really helped our propaganda team this time.”

Su Xiaoxiao withdrew her hand and said, “Captain Xu, you’re being too formal. From now on, I’m also a member of our propaganda team.”

Xu Damu nodded repeatedly and said, “Yes, yes, that’s right. We will be family from now on. Oh, wait, I didn’t mean it that way.”

Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but laugh. The publicity team should be a window to the outside world. Even if they don’t choose someone who is skilled at diplomacy as the captain, they shouldn’t have picked someone so simple-minded and honest who even admits to having poor handwriting, right?
“You better go first; I’ll go discuss it with my child first.”

Xu Damu thought Su Xiaoxiao was referring to negotiating with a child, at least a few years old. Unexpectedly, she squatted by the chicken coop and started discussing with a little baby who appeared to be just one year old!

The discussion she mentioned was really a discussion because she said:

“Xiao Doubao, an uncle came to our house and said that he has encountered some difficulties and needs Mom’s help to handle them immediately. So, we need to go to the army to handle the employment procedures first. Xiao Doubao and Mom will go together and pick up your brothers after class when we come back, okay?”

Xiao Doubao blinked his big eyes and turned his head to look at Xu Damu seriously.

Xu Damu is a bit speechless. ‘Why bother discussing with such a little baby? He doesn’t understand anything yet; just pick him up and take him with you.’

Who knew the baby nodded and pointed at him, saying, “Dad, military uniform, good guy~”

Su Xiaoxiao chuckled, “Xiao Doubao means that this uncle, just like his Dad, is wearing a military uniform and is a good person. So Xiao Doubao is willing to go with Mommy, right?”

Xiao Doubao nodded and said, “Hmm~”

Su Xiaoxiao gently rubbed Xiao Doubao’s head, lifted him up from the ground, and held his hand. “Xiao Doubao, you’re so smart. Mommy might have to go to work there often in the future, so you might meet many uncles and aunties like Uncle here who wear military uniforms. But don’t be afraid, Xiao Doubao. They are all good people, okay? Remember that, okay?”

Xiao Doubao nodded again and said, “Remember~”

Su Xiaoxiao led the child to Xu Damu and asked, “Do I need to bring anything else?”

Xu Damu hadn’t recovered from the shock and shook his head dumbly: “No, your files are kept in the army. Just go over and go through the entry procedures.”

Does this baby really understand everything? How can he remember this? When his son was over a year old, he couldn’t understand anything.

Comrade Su is really patient and gentle with her children. He’s so lucky to have such a wonderful wife in his second marriage. It’s understandable why he cherishes her so much and lets her have her way with everything.
“Let’s go, then. “Su Xiaoxiao picked up Xiao Doubao and followed Xu Damu out.

Thank you, everyone, and I hope you all had a great day~ (✿◡‿◡)