Chapter 3: Rural Construction

"Your mother has a job, and Uncle Chen will arrange for you to take over her position, so there is no need to go to the countryside." Chen Jianhua did not agree this time.

An Qingguo had saved his life; even if he had to raise these two children, he would be willing. While "going to the countryside" sounded good, it was just because the City could no longer afford to feed them, so they were sending the children to the countryside to work.

"Uncle Chen, I want to contribute to rural construction. Besides, my family's house is there. Xiangbei and I are young, and there are too many people who are jealous of us. We have had enough of these disputes and grievances. I want to take him away from here; I don't want him to be left with trauma at such a young age."

An Yinan had thought about it for a long time last night. If she wanted to bring out her supplies, she had to go to a place where no one knew them; otherwise, things appearing out of thin air would cause trouble later.

"Have you decided?" Chen Jianhua pondered for a good while before asking An Yinan.

Since they had come into contact, he knew this little girl had a mind of her own.

Everything she did was reasonable and well-founded; an ordinary child would not think of such evidence.

"I have decided." An Yinan nodded, and after thinking for a moment, she added.

"If we can choose where to go to the countryside, it is best to go to the North."

Although the North is cold, grain is only harvested once a year. The supplies in her space are enough for her and her younger brother to live in luxury; there is no need to suffer that hardship.

Chen Jianhua rubbed his aching forehead, "Let me think about it some more."

The next day, Chen Jianhua took the siblings to the hospital for a medical examination. As An Yinan was a girl, she was accompanied by Chen Jianhua's wife, while An Xiangbei was taken by Chen Jianhua.

When the four of them gathered together, Chen Jianhua's wife wiped away tears, "Even beasts have feelings. There isn't a single good patch of skin on this child; the bruises are the least of it, and there are also some burn blisters and scars."

Chen Jianhua's face was also gloomy. Although he was angry yesterday, it was mostly because the children were not being fed—every child gets hit sometimes, so he hadn't thought much of it. But he hadn't expected that, looking at the frail child covered in injuries, the chill in his eyes could not be concealed.

They were the orphans of a martyr; their father had sacrificed himself to protect the country, yet the children were bullied like this by that group of hateful people. How could a hero's soul rest in peace?

After collecting all the medical examination records, Chen Jianhua and his wife took the two children back home, "Stay here today; I will handle the other matters."

An Yinan stood up quickly, "Uncle Chen, at the time, my father's martyr process did not go through the County Revolutionary Committee. I want to send the documents to the Military District my father belonged to."

Chen Jianhua pondered for a moment, then nodded, approving of this matter.

"I will arrange things here first, then have someone send the documents over. Have you decided on your going to the countryside?"

Upon hearing this, An Xiangbei immediately looked up and pulled An Yinan tightly in fear.

An Yinan patted An Xiangbei's head, "I have decided."

"I will definitely get the house back for you. How do you plan to settle it?" Chen Jianhua had learned about the injuries on the two children today and understood An Yinan's determination to leave; she was likely disappointed in this place.

"Could I trouble Uncle Chen to help me rent it out? I'm afraid it will be occupied by others if too much time passes. It would be better to rent it out, which could also make our lives a bit easier." An Yinan had already thought it through.

Although the house had been occupied, it was still under An Yinan's name. That was something her mother had arranged in advance; others could live there, but they had no way to claim it as their own.

"Must you go to the countryside? I don't have a daughter. Yinan, I want to adopt you as my daughter, is that okay?"

"You don't have to go to the countryside. It's fine if you don't want to go to the Textile Factory; my job there can also be given up." Aunt Chen looked at An Yinan with affection.

She had given birth to twins, two stinky boys, and now both had gone to the Military. There was no one at home to keep her company. How wonderful a daughter would be—a thoughtful little cotton-padded jacket.

"Godmother." An Yinan blinked, having fully mastered the essence of acting cute.

The original owner already had big eyes, and now that she was thin, her eyes appeared even larger.

"Oh!" Chen Jianhua's wife responded quickly, the joy in her eyes completely unconcealable.

"Godmother, we are going to the countryside, and I also have the intention of building up the rural area. Besides, my grandmother's family is not honest, so we can consider it avoiding trouble for some peace." An Yinan held Aunt Chen's hand.

"We will come back in a few years." Don't ask An Yinan why she was so certain; after all, she knew about the 1977 College Entrance Examination.

Aunt Chen was coaxed until she had no choice, wiped her tears again, and then agreed.

It is easy to get things done when there is someone above; the notice for going to the countryside came very quickly.

At the same time, Uncle Chen also brought good news, "The Public Security Bureau is going to make arrests this afternoon. Do you want to go and see?"

In Chen Jianhua's heart, what An Yinan had done was no longer that of a child; he could consult her opinion as an equal.

"I must go!" An Yinan smiled. How could she miss such a good show? Besides, this was only the beginning, wasn't it?

Right now, her foundation was weak, and she could only rely on the Military and Uncle Chen. Later, when her wings were full, that would be the true starting point of happiness for that family!

"I knew this girl would go to join in the fun," Chen Jianhua and his wife laughed.

Aunt Chen was a bit hesitant, but finally sighed, "It's good to go and see how those black-hearted things get their retribution."

That afternoon, police cars stopped at the entrance of An Yinan's house. A full five police cars blocked the entrance completely. The Chief of the Public Security Bureau stepped out of the first car, his legs still a bit weak at that moment.

He had received a call from above in the morning; if this matter was not handled well, he feared his official hat would not be secure.

"Kick the door open." The Chief of the Public Security Bureau waved his hand, and the people behind him kicked the door, which flew open, and then they swarmed in.

"Oh my, which heartless bastard is breaking in in broad daylight? Is there any law left?" The old woman hadn't woken up from her afternoon nap when she heard a "Bang!" She immediately got up, cursing as she walked outside.

The uncle's family also walked out yawning; it was obvious the whole family was sleeping at noon.

"What did this Chen woman's family do to have so many police cars?" Under the big poplar tree, the aunts fanning themselves stood up one after another, looking over there.

"That black-hearted family, they'll bring about their own destruction sooner or later."

At this time, Chen Jianhua walked forward with An Yinan. When the Chen woman saw An Yinan, she immediately wanted to rush up, but Chen Jianhua blocked her in front.

"You money-losing goods, you cheap, slutty thing just like your mother, you brought the trouble you caused to my house! Our family doesn't have a troublemaker like you. The little bitch doesn't live here. You can arrest or beat whoever you want; this is my house, and it has nothing to do with this money-losing goods. Comrade Police, take this little bitch away and shoot her."

Filthy words seemed to pour out without any responsibility.

Chen Jianhua's face was as dark as ink; he hadn't known that these two children heard such foul language every day.

The Chief of the Public Security Bureau was also speechless; what kind of extreme old hag was this?

"Wang Guihua, right?"

The Chen woman was stunned for a moment and nodded.

"Then we haven't come to the wrong place. Arrest her, and arrest all the other Chen family members too." The Chief of the Public Security Bureau waved his hand, and the people behind him immediately detained the Chen family members in the courtyard.