Principal Chen, who was in his fifties, had also experienced gunpowder and the flames of war; he had many common topics with Old Uncle Gen; if both elders can stay together during their retirement, Ye Jian would feel reassured.
Old Uncle Gen also expressed his agreement.
The soldiers who visited Old Uncle Gen never showed themselves in front of the villagers; the village people were also used to Old Uncle Gen, who never relied on anyone spending the festival alone. During the Lantern Festival, Old Uncle Gen, Principal Chen, and a few military officials celebrated a lively festival.
On the sixteenth day of the first month, Principal Chen left Shuikou Village before dawn; Old Uncle Gen, who sent him off, even instructed, “You must remember not to mention Ye Family’s third child returning. I still have Hei Ga’s company, most people won’t dare to barge in.”
Old Uncle Gen, who sent Principal Chen off before dawn, smoked his tobacco as he burst into laughter and said, “I live alone peacefully and in a carefree manner. There is also Hei Ga accompanying me, most people won’t dare to barge in.”
Hei Ga, the Tibetan Mastiff, which put its forelimbs on Ye Jian’s shoulder when they first met, looked even more majestic now that it reached adulthood, the people in the village didn’t dare approach.
Sun Yaozu and Old Granny Ye were previously unaware Old Uncle Gen had a Tibetan Mastiff by his side; they were so shocked that their backs were drenched in a cold sweat when they found out later on.
The mountain village was obviously much colder than the provincial city. After arriving at the village entrance, Principal Chen refused Old Uncle Gen to continue sending him off, “Uncle, no need to send me off. The military doctor even instructed you to keep both feet warm yesterday. When Lass Jian enters school, I’ll return to the village to accompany you.
The lonely Principal Chen had lived a life similar to Old Uncle Gen; he had no parents or siblings; he didn’t even have any children. The two elders had devoted their entire lives to Ye Jian. Right now, Ye Jian needs to travel far away; they can feel rest assured and allow the young eagle to soar as they enjoy their old age.
” I will wait for your return. When the time comes, we can take a stroll together in the mountains and ridges, we can also keep an eye on the phone and wait for Lass Jian’s call.”
Principal Chen laughed loudly in exchange, “Soon, it’s already the second of March, it’s over a hundred days away from Lass Jian’s college entrance exam. When the time comes, I’ll invite you to go fishing.”
At dawn in the early spring, everything is still waiting for the first awakening; Principal Chen returned to the provincial city with dry goods from the village.
Ye Jian had been waiting for Principal Chen’s return. She learned that Old Uncle Gen was in good physical condition; the smile on her jade-like face was like a stream in the mountain, clear and bright.
” Uncle Chen, can I return to the village on the first of May? I wish to return to have a look, I haven’t returned for a few years and I miss home.”
She cannot make up her mind whether to return or not; she now has special skills training; her daily training cannot be interrupted even for a single day. She must make preparations if she really wants to return home.
Principal Chen would definitely agree to it if it was in the past, but it was impossible after Old Uncle Gen’s justification.
He then smiled and said: “You are giving me a hard time. Before returning, uncle had instructed me to persuade you, prepare for your college entrance exam and don’t worry about him, you can only wait until the college entrance exam ends if you want to return home, bring you exam results along to show him.”
” Uncle’s physical condition is good, you should also know about Hei Ga, that fella is fierce and smart. With him guarding Old Uncle Gen, no worries.”
That’s true, Hei Ga was indeed the best guard.
Ye Jian no longer mentioned returning to Shuikou Village, but she would give a call back to send her regards every three days, causing Old Uncle Gen to feel dumbfounded.
There was a seven-day holiday during the first of May period; Ye Jian carried her luggage and proceeded with her week-long ‘escape from death’ training.
