In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

The next day, Grandpa Lin returned with the child.

The four little ones chattered excitedly about what they had seen and heard while traveling with Grandpa Lin.

Grandpa Lin looked at the dark-skinned Wang Xingguo and nodded, saying, "He did a good job in Pingxiang this time. He's finally doing things somewhat properly."

Wang Xingguo chuckled and said, "Nonsense, when have I ever done anything wrong?"

Grandpa Lin didn't refute Wang Xingguo's words, but instead asked him, "Now that you're back to take over Kong Xiangqing's job, can you handle it well?"

Without even thinking, Wang Xingguo retorted, "Grandpa Lin, you know I manage over a thousand transport workers in Pingxiang, using both trains and trucks. Do you think I don't know how to do this job?"

Grandpa Lin smiled and nodded, saying, "That's good. Do a good job. I believe you can do this job well."

Wang Xingguo nodded, but couldn't help asking, "Grandpa Lin, aren't you and the old leader of the Pingxiang office really good friends?"

Grandpa Lin laughed and said, "Haha, you mean Old Sun? Of course he's a good friend. That old guy is a nice person, just a bit stubborn. I used to be his subordinate and the head of his department, but now I'm a higher-ranking person than him, and he's a little resentful about it."

Wang Xingguo understood. So the old leader hadn't told the truth either, and even said he was the enemy.

However, it is very likely true that he said he couldn't win against Grandpa Lin.

Wang Jianhua ran over and said to Grandpa Lin, "Great-Grandpa, when can we go watch the soldiers fire the cannons?"

Grandpa Lin chuckled, "Little one, I can't take you to see these things. How about you go to the army and drive a tank when you grow up?"

Wang Jianhua said with a grin, "Mom said we should talk about these things when I grow up. I can't be fooled by Great-Grandpa, and I can't be like Dad who's never home."

Grandpa Lin glared at Li Xiuping.

Li Xiuping felt a little guilty and turned away, pretending to be stupid.

Wang Xingguo wasn't afraid of the old man. He cheerfully told Wang Jianhua, "My son is smart. It's not too late to make a decision when you grow up and know what you want."

Wang Jianhua nodded repeatedly and said, "I understand. Who knows, maybe I'll like building airplanes someday. If I could build airplanes, my dad wouldn't have to worry about enemy planes on the front lines."

Wang Xingguo laughed heartily at his son's ambition. Grandpa Lin was also a little surprised, not expecting the little guy to say such a thing.

After having lunch, Grandpa Lin went home. He still had work to do, so he didn't stay any longer.

Wang Cheng'an will be going back to school this afternoon. He took leave from school this time, and he is the only one at home who is already at school.

As the days went by, Wang Xingguo went to the hospital for a follow-up examination.

The doctor said the recovery is going very well and there are basically no problems, but I should still be careful not to get loud noises that could damage my eardrums, as newly healed eardrums are quite fragile.

Wang Xingguo left the hospital happily and called Li Zhong to tell him that his ear had healed.

At this time, his vacation was still a week long. Li Zhong told him to stay home and wait patiently, as the house arranged for him was not yet ready and might take a few more days.

Wang Xingguo knew he was going to move. At first, he thought he was going to move to the military compound or the General Logistics Department compound, but he didn't expect it to be different.

When Li Zhong returned home from get off work that evening, Wang Xingguo went to inquire about the matter.

Li Zhong explained, "You've got it wrong. It's true that many people were transferred from the General Logistics Department to the State Science and Technology Commission, but the State Science and Technology Commission and the General Logistics Department are sister units at the same level. Some colleagues do live in the General Logistics Department compound, and some live in the military region compound, but our State Science and Technology Commission also has its own compound. You should definitely move to our own State Science and Technology Commission compound."

Wang Xingguo suddenly realized and said, "Oh, I see. That explains why we live in all sorts of compounds here. It's because of the previous relocations."

Li Zhong nodded and smiled, "Next, we should integrate things. Our State Science and Technology Commission should all live in our own compound, instead of living haphazardly everywhere."

Wang Xingguo asked, "Grandpa Li, does that mean you'll have to move back to the State Science and Technology Commission compound from now on?"

Li Zhong nodded and said, "Yes, I moved here back then to help you clean up your messes. Now I don't have to worry about that anymore, because these kinds of houses aren't considered illegal now, so I have to move to our compound too."

Wang Xingguo asked curiously, "Grandpa Li, you should live in the courtyard, right?"

Li Zhong nodded and said, "Indeed, I was assigned a small courtyard house. Yours should also be a small courtyard house."

Wang Xingguo was dumbfounded and said, "Wait a minute, my level isn't high enough for a small courtyard, is it?"

Li Zhong explained, "Your rank definitely doesn't qualify. If we were to arrange things according to your rank, at most we'd give you a three-bedroom apartment. But your Grandpa Lin already has a small courtyard house; he just doesn't live there right now. If your family of five moves in, you'll definitely live in his courtyard house."

Wang Xingguo was overjoyed and said, "Oh my, being able to live in a small courtyard is wonderful!"

He hadn't thought of that, but living in a courtyard house was definitely better than an apartment.

Wang Xingguo felt that his own children's childhood without a yard was always missing something, an incomplete childhood.

Now it's great, living in Grandpa Lin's courtyard means there will definitely be a big yard, which would be perfect.

Back home, Wang Xingguo explained the situation. As for the house, there was no need for much work; he could simply draft a contract and rent it to his fourth brother long-term.

In principle, it's not appropriate for him to do this, since the house isn't his property. But there's no other way. If he rents it out like this, who can come and ask the fourth brother to vacate the house?

Originally, I thought I could only move after work resumed, but two days later, Grandpa Lin arranged for a car to come and help me move.

It turns out he's also moving back there so he can look after the children every day.

and!

Most importantly, Grandpa Lin wants to bring Wang Xingbang's family along too!

Wang Xingbang was stunned; he never expected that he would be able to move to live in the compound.

Grandpa Lin said to the two brothers, "My old yard was too small. This time I got a bigger one, so the little ones won't have to worry about not having a room to live in when they grow up."

Wang Xingbang hesitated for a moment and said, "Grandpa, if I move there, it'll be too far to get to work. I'm afraid it won't be convenient, will it?"

Grandpa Lin waved his hand and said, "You can transfer your job to the logistics department over there. It's only six or seven hundred meters from home. You don't need to do your current job anymore."

After saying that, he turned to Shen Qingqing and said, "Big girl, you don't need to go to work anymore. Give your job to someone else and stay home to take care of the second girl and the children. Don't be stingy with your salary. I haven't spent much money over the years. After I pass away, I will donate half of my savings to the organization and keep the other half for you all. That will be enough for you."

Shen Qingqing nodded repeatedly and said, "I'll listen to you, Grandpa. If you say I won't go, I won't go. Taking care of the child is good too. Xiuping has worked hard all these years, and it's my turn to do my part."