Chapter 9: Eldest Brother And Second Brother Want To Join The Army
Yun Linhai and Yun Linhe exchanged a look, and neither had any objections.
It was too crowded for two families to live together.
Yun Linhai and Yun Linhe were twin brothers who had always been close since childhood.
Old Master Yun’s generation had a harder time, and there was even a famine. After giving birth to the two brothers, Old Madam Yun’s health was damaged, and she couldn’t have more children.
So the two brothers grew up playing together.
Even if they separated, they still wanted to build their houses together, close to each other. As long as the relationship was there, after separating, they would be like one family.
“Dad, we don’t have any objections.”
The two brothers said in unison.
Yun Xiaowu’s eyes lit up: “Does that mean we’ll soon have a big house and our own rooms? Jiaojiao and I will live together then.”
Yun Xiaoliu retorted: “Why? I want to live with Jiaojiao too.”
His sister was fragrant and soft, and didn’t attract mosquitoes at all; sleeping next to her was very comfortable.
Yun Xiao Jiu held Yun Jiao’s little hand: “Xiao Jiu also wants to be with sister.”
Yun Xiao Qi and Yun Xiao Ba, brothers, put their hands on their hips: “We agreed that Jiaojiao will sleep with us next week. Fifth Brother, don’t be so domineering, sister is ours too!”
Yun Jiao:…………
Sometimes having too many older brothers was also a burden.
“Alright, alright, we’re talking about important matters. All of you, settle down!”
Under the authority of the head of the family, the mischievous boys quieted down, but they were still glaring at each other, each more defiant than the last.
“If you want new houses, then everyone has to work harder and put your effort in together. You few should play outside less from now on and go tide pooling with your mother more. Even if you don’t find anything valuable, digging up more sand clams and oysters to save on grocery money would be good.”
“Understood.”
After the matters of the boat and the houses were discussed, Yun’s eldest and second sons, Yun Chendong and Yun Chenxi, who had been quiet, suddenly spoke.
“Grandpa, Dad, Mom, I want to join the army.”
“We’ve inquired, and we need to go to the county town to register. As long as we pass the physical examination.”
Speaking of joining the army, Eldest Brother Yun’s eyes were bright, and the other boys in the Yun family also lit up.
Joining the army, in this era, was such an honorable thing.
Everyone’s gaze turned to the head of the family, Old Master Yun Mu.
The old master said, “Have you inquired thoroughly?”
Eldest Brother Yun, Yun Chendong, nodded: “We’ve inquired thoroughly. Both of us plan to try.”
Yun Chenxi beside him showed his white teeth: “Yes, I want to try too.”
Although the two brothers were twins, they didn’t look alike.
The elder son resembled Yun Linhai more, while the younger son resembled Shen Yunlian more, looking more delicate.
“It’s just about the family.”
The only thing they were worried about was that after they left, there wouldn’t be enough labor at home.
Yun Linhai patted his two sons on the shoulder.
“What are you worried about at home? Being able to join the army is a good thing, it brings honor to the ancestors. Your uncle and I are here at home.”
The old master also said, “I’m not so old that I can’t work anymore.”
Clearly, the whole family supported the elder two sons joining the army.
Yun Chendong and Yun Chenxi had also inquired about what items the physical examination would check.
When the day came to go to the county town, they had to go to the town early to prepare.
The adults at home were worried, so in the end, Yun’s father accompanied the two of them.
Yun Jiao also wanted to go and see the town.
So she grabbed Yun’s father: “Dad, I want to go.”
“Brother, I want to go.”
Although she didn’t intentionally act pitiful, her beautiful, innocent face and drooping eyebrows naturally made her look pitiable.
A pair of dark, bright big eyes stared at them eagerly.
Anyway, Yun’s father and the two older brothers couldn’t stand it.
“Alright, Dad will take you to the county town to stroll around!”
Yun Linhai directly picked up his daughter.
The father and sons tidied up their belongings and said goodbye to their family before setting off.
The other boys at home also shamelessly wanted to follow, but apart from a few spanks on their bottoms, they received no leniency from their parents.
They took the village tractor to the town and then walked to the Ministry of National Defense.
Family members were not allowed to accompany them for the subsequent physical examination.
“So many people.”
Yun Jiao held Yun’s father’s neck, her big eyes curiously looking around.
Little did she know that many people on site were also looking at her.
Such an exquisite, lively, fair-skinned girl was rarely seen in the entire county town.
Even in the county town, this area was close to the sea, and the sun was quite harsh, so most people’s skin was dark.
A little girl like her, who was fair enough to glow and looked like a porcelain doll, naturally attracted attention.
“This child is really beautiful.”
Someone next to them struck up a conversation with Yun’s father.
Yun’s father proudly said: “Of course. She’s my daughter. You won’t find anyone as beautiful as my daughter in ten villages and eight towns.”
“How do you raise her? What does she eat to have such fair skin?”
“My daughter’s skin is naturally like this. She doesn’t get tanned, and she often goes out tide pooling with her brothers. My few boys are tanned like charcoal, but my daughter is getting fairer and fairer. She’s been like this since she was little.”
Others couldn’t envy this.
Yun’s father was never stingy when it came to praising his daughter.
Yun Jiao wasn’t shy either, she boldly let people look at her, and she herself was also curiously looking at the others around her with her big eyes.
Most people looked at her with kind eyes.
Since his second son would be undergoing the physical examination and wouldn’t be out for a while, Yun’s father took his daughter to stroll around.
“Come on, daughter, let’s go buy some meat buns to eat.”
They couldn’t afford the food at the restaurant, but they could afford meat buns.
“Boss, two pork buns, please.”
The buns here had not only pork but also fish fillings.
But people living by the sea were tired of eating fish, so pork buns tasted better.
Yun Jiao took the meat bun from her father’s hand. It was still steaming hot.
Her mouth was small, so she took two bites before she could get to the meat inside.
Yun’s father was still buying mantou and buns. When his two sons came out, they would also need to eat, and he had to bring some back for the family.
It was the money that pained him. The meat buns were five mao each, but the buns were large, almost as big as Yun Jiao’s small face.
He was haggling with the boss.
Yun Jiao stood obediently beside him, her snow-white skin dazzlingly fair.
Suddenly, she felt someone staring at her.
Following the gaze, she saw an old woman.
To be precise, the old woman was staring at the bun in her hand.
Yun Jiao tilted her head and looked at her.
“Do you want to eat it?”
The old woman fumbled in her pocket and said somewhat awkwardly, “I don’t have money.”
Yun Jiao thought for a moment, broke the bun in her hand, and gave her half.
“I’ll treat you.”
The old woman took it with a smile: “Thank you, dear.”
Yun Jiao took a bite of the meat bun with an “awoo,” her eyes narrowing with delight.
Delicious!
“Come, dear, come here to me, I’ll give you something pretty.”
She rummaged in her pocket and pulled out two red hair ties.
The hair ties had likely been stored for a while. Although red, they were slightly faded.
But they looked clean and seemed to have been well-preserved.
Yun’s father also noticed the old woman and cautiously pulled Yun Jiao behind him.
“Who are you?”
