Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space

Chapter 1128: Chapter 1001: The Initial Arrangements

"Second sister, come here, I have something to tell you."

Mai Sui followed May 1st back to the west room without a word, "What’s so urgent it can’t wait until I’m done with my chores? Go on."

Seeing how she didn’t stop looking around for dirty clothes even while speaking, Ping’an couldn’t help but laugh, "Let’s sit down and talk, you’re acting like a dormitory supervisor, making us all nervous."

"What are you nervous about? You’re much better than the older brothers before you. They used to stuff dirty socks into corners, and once you stepped into their room, the smell was unbearable."

May 1st pulled her to sit down, asking bluntly, "Now that our eldest sister got married, are you next?"

Mai Sui’s eyes widened, her eyebrows raised, "I’m only barely over ten, I’d be crazy to get married now!"

May 1st laughed heartily, "Right, right, you’re still a young bud!" Then he added with a sly remark, "That new bride at the entrance of the village just turned seventeen."

Mai Sui solemnly said, "That silly girl must have gone mad."

The three brothers burst into laughter. You can’t want to stay single and then unfairly label someone like that.

"What’s so funny? Listen, if I can’t find a man who treats me like how my uncle treats my aunt, I’d rather become a nun than settle."

Ping’an and the brothers looked at her sympathetically. You’d better become a nun, for you’ll never find a couple as loving as your parents.

Seeing their look, Mai Sui slapped them in mock anger and smiled, "Are you underestimating me?"

May 1st quickly shook his head, "No, really, we’re not. How about this, second sister, if they don’t behave, let’s just beat them up until they don’t dare make a sound."

"Is that still a man?"

Liu Yi slowly chimed in, "Nowadays, even monks are being pushed to marry. Seems like being a nun isn’t an option either, you’ll have to rethink this."

Mai Sui laughed angrily, "I see what this is about, you guys just called me here to make fun of me? So, did you really call me here to talk about marriage?"

May 1st and Liu Yi nodded slightly towards Ping’an, indicating it was best for the eldest to speak up.

Ping’an covered the corner of his mouth to hide a smile, looked at Mai Sui, "Second sister, have you thought about what you want to do in the future?"

"Oh, talking about life plans, huh... Well, I’m planning to study medicine with Grandma Ye as soon as I graduate." Mai Sui said shyly, looking at the three brothers, "It’s the Grandpa and Grandma Ye that Uncle told me to visit when I have the time."

"A few years ago, every time I went, Grandma Ye would teach me a lot. Recently, she mentioned she’d like me to study with her at the county hospital. I haven’t had the chance to talk it over with my parents yet, what do you guys think? Even though I owe the elders a lot, I plan to show more filial piety in the future."

Having visited the elderly couple recently, Ping’an and the brothers nodded knowingly. It seems their father had unknowingly arranged things in advance; now, it was up to whoever could stick it out.

The Ye couple, one a retired soldier working as a security guard at the county public security bureau, and the other an orthopedic doctor at the county hospital, have no children. Earning their favor was because of Mai Sui’s genuine effort.

A diligent girl deserves such a reward.

"That’s a wise choice, much better than working for a supply and marketing cooperative or a factory. At least you’ll learn a trade. With a skill, you won’t be afraid to go anywhere in the future."

Upon hearing this, Mai Sui beamed and blinked her eyes, "That’s exactly my thought. Look, won’t I still be able to collect some herbs every year to earn a bit of money?"

The three brothers couldn’t help but laugh.

"When you go back, remember to thank Uncle for me. When I make money in the future, I’ll treat him to a meal, no, treat Aunt and everyone to a grand dinner."

Ping’an looked at her with a kind expression, his smile showing his white teeth, "It’s you who made Grandma Ye take a liking to you. Second sister, keep up the good work!"

"Wait... second sister, do you want to be a medical soldier? Being a female soldier is impressive, you know." Plus, it offers great prospects. Many of their master’s protégés hold top positions in military hospitals across large districts, and job transfers in the future wouldn’t take more than a word from his mother.

Of course, May 1st didn’t plan on saying this out loud; only when the person went and succeeded was there a need to promote them. If the mud can’t hold the wall, always looking for shortcuts, he’d never make it past even the first hurdle set by himself.

Mai Sui stuck out her tongue and shook her head repeatedly in fear, "I can’t; I heard you have to exercise every day. Grandma Ye said that being a female soldier is like losing half your life."

Ping’an chuckled and asked, "Wouldn’t Grandpa Ye be mad if he heard that? Every time he sees us, he says being a soldier is great and wishes he could enlist us right now."

"Grandma Ye told me that in private; who would dare let him hear it."

It seems her relationship with the Ye couple is very good, and the brothers decided not to bring up the topic of being a soldier anymore—everyone has their own aspirations.

The conversation took a turn, and Liu Yi was most concerned about what his dad had arranged for Old Zhang’s next generation. This overeager dad, this Dad who couldn’t sit still, had laid out plans for the Zhang family kids?

He rolled his eyes, casually asking, "It seems Grandma Ye really likes you. You’re always busy cleaning the house and taking care of Grandma and Grandpa; do you have time to visit Grandma Ye?"

Mai Sui nonchalantly smiled, "What? Mom’s at home, and I just help out with small tasks. As for Grandpa and Grandma, they like doing things themselves. You know how at school, it’s all about learning a bit of knowledge or farming, I have plenty of time. I just go to Grandma Ye twice a week to lend a hand."

"Did our eldest sister and Sister Yaya ever go with you?"

"They went at first, but they’re different from me. I’m free-spirited and like to wander, while they prefer staying at home."

Liu Yi pondered while looking at his little hand, "Didn’t you go to any nursing homes? In Beijing, dad often takes the three of us to volunteer."

Mai Sui frowned as she recalled, "No, Uncle never took us. He just wanted us sisters to visit Grandma Ye and Grandma Chen and chat with them when we have time. As for the brothers, when they have time, they spend it with the older men in Tiger Gully."

Tiger Gully? Suddenly, not only Liu Yi but also Ping’an and May 1st understood. Weren’t most of the disabled veterans who retired after fighting the Japanese residing in Tiger Gully?

Their father really thought things through, but it seemed no one was properly executing it.

Seeing Mai Sui starting to frown, May 1st shifted the topic immediately. If they continued, a bunch of people might swarm Tiger Gully tomorrow. But without genuine sincerity, what’s the point? He smiled, "Second sister, you’d better talk to second uncle and aunt about this soon. If it’s decided, you’d better have the adults pay a visit and properly thank them in the next few days."

Mai Sui clapped remorsefully, "Tonight, tonight I’ll make sure Dad stays. I don’t even know what he’s been busy with these days; he disappears right after dinner."

The three brothers exchanged glances, sheepishly touching their noses. What else could he be doing? In the evening, apart from being on duty at work, he’s busy swapping things for them.