On the joyful Mid-Autumn Festival, Cheng Su’s family was bustling with activity. Qi Taiguo also called on this day, and hearing the lively noise at home made him feel itchy with longing.
"I really wish I could be there with you all," Qi Taiguo said lazily.
Cheng Su laughed and replied, "Are you feeling the pangs of homesickness during the festival too?" However, inside, she felt a mix of bitterness and tenderness. This is the helplessness of being in the military; unable to return home freely, always having to adhere strictly to military regulations. Even on such holidays, being able to make a call is already good, for those who go out on holiday duty can’t even do that.
Thinking of this, Cheng Su asked, "You don’t have holiday duty?"
Qi Taiguo glanced at his leg and replied, "Silly, if I were out on duty, how could I be calling you?"
"Does your unit also celebrate the holiday?" Cheng Su asked, making herself sit more comfortably.
"Of course, everyone had a reunion meal and bought mooncakes. There’s even a celebration party tonight," Qi Taiguo asked, "How about your place?"
"This year, the military unit organized a party, and our compound is also having a Mid-Autumn celebration right downstairs. I heard they are doing riddles and hanging lanterns. Oh, and I donated a batch of mooncakes," Cheng Su said, "It’s rare for the compound to be this lively; who knows if I’ll still be here next Mid-Autumn, so I decided to donate a batch."
Qi Taiguo laughed, "So, you really went all out?"
"You have to make it up to me," Cheng Su playfully scolded.
"Alright, whatever it cost, I’ll repay you. Just don’t think it’s too little," Qi Taiguo laughed.
In financial matters, he was nowhere near Cheng Su, the money-making expert.
But no matter the amount, it was his responsibility as the head of the family, and Cheng Su wouldn’t refuse, playfully demanding more and more.
She saw Qi Xiaoqi being carried out of the bathroom by Mother Cheng and them, and she said, "Xiao Qi has finished his bath. We’ll go down to the compound to play in a bit. Would you like to talk to him?"
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