Jiang Wenbai did not come back alone. He was accompanied by Grandpa Jiang and Grandpa Jiang's guards.

Today is Jiang Xiaobao's full moon. It would be fine if he wasn't here, but now he is in Xintian and as his great grandfather is busy, he has to make time to come here.

When Jiang Wenbai returned home, he was very happy to find that his father-in-law had also come. Together with Grandpa Jiang, the three of them chatted for a long time.

Today's dinner was very sumptuous. In fact, according to the old etiquette, a full-moon celebration should be held, but Jiang Wenbo is now the head of a county, so it is not appropriate to hold a banquet. In addition, there are no relatives or friends here, so Jiang Wenbo just plans to have a family gathering.

Unexpectedly, there was a knock on the door before the meal was ready.

Jiang Wenbai went to open the door and saw Director Ma and Secretary Liu and his wife from next door.

"Director Ma, Secretary Liu, what are you doing?" Jiang Wenbai asked in surprise.

In this day and age, no one would visit someone's house at mealtime. Every family is not rich, and food rations are distributed per person. If you entertain guests, your family will have to use less food. Therefore, anyone who is a little bit respectable will not visit someone else's house at mealtime.

Director Ma pulled out a bottle of wine from behind him and said with a smile, "I know today is your baby's full-month anniversary, so I prepared some Mianzhu Daqu. Let's join in the fun and celebrate."

"Yes, we also bought some cooked food. Let's add some dishes and have a free meal?" Secretary Liu also spoke up.

"Oh, welcome, welcome. It's fine if you just come. It's a blessing for my son. Why do you bring your own food and wine?"

Jiang Wenbai quickly let the person into the house, and then called Tang Xin over to greet him.

"Actually, my husband and I should have invited a few people to come over to liven things up, but as you know, it's not convenient for me to ask for that right now."

Jiang Wenbo explained why he did not invite them, and the two nodded, "Understanding, understanding."

County Magistrate Jiang is trying to avoid suspicion. It would be the same for them if they were in his place. They don't want anyone to catch them. Now the whole country is advocating thrift and diligence, and encouraging leading cadres to strictly restrain themselves. No one is going against the wind.

When Tang Xin heard Jiang Wenbo's voice, she came to the living room with her child in her arms. She also warmly entertained Director Ma and Secretary Liu's wife.

When she was discharged from the hospital, the two of them came to see her. They usually lived next to each other and would visit each other when they had nothing to do, so Tang's mother and the others were familiar with them.

Seeing Sister Zheng and Mother Tang busy in the kitchen, the two wanted to go over to help, but Tang Xin stopped them and asked them to look after the child.

"My two sisters-in-law haven't seen our little treasure these days, but he has grown a lot."

As expected, when Tang Xin mentioned the child, the two sisters-in-law shifted their attention. The children of both families were grown up, and no mother would dislike seeing such a young child. So they followed Tang Xin to play with the child.

After a while, Director He and his wife also came over. His family and Jiang Wenbo's family were not in the same building, so they arrived a little later.

As soon as he entered the door, he said that he was late. He also brought something with him, but it was just a fish, which he couldn't eat today, so he asked Tang Xin to keep it for later.

Fortunately, Tang Xin's house is big enough. Except for the tube-shaped buildings, most of the houses built at that time were of considerable size.

Since the table couldn't seat so many people, they separated the tables into two: men's and women's. But the dishes on the table were the same, which was just right. The men drank men's food while the women talked about women's topics. It was a lively meal.

More people came over one after another. Everyone in the county party committee knew that County Magistrate Jiang's beloved son was one month old today, so they came to see him after dinner. Some of them brought some gifts, all small things for the child, nothing expensive, and Jiang Wenbai accepted them with a smile.

After Jiang Xiaobao's full month, Tang's father stayed in Xintian until after the National Day, which was Tang Xin and Jiang Wenbo's wedding anniversary and Tang Xin's birthday. Tang Xin and her mother left reluctantly after her 23rd birthday.

Of course, Jiang's mother also went with them. Tang's father brought three rolls of film. Otherwise, he would have bought five rolls of film and left some for his daughter. He had to finish shooting all five rolls.

"My daughter, remember to take more pictures of Xiaobao and write more letters when you have time. Dad will buy you new film and mail it to you when you get home. Don't be stingy."

Before leaving, Tang's father held his daughter's hand and told her to take more photos and write more letters, and then mail the photos back with the letters.

"Okay, I understand, Dad. Don't worry, I will take more photos and write more letters."

Tang Xin felt reluctant to see her parents go. The child was too young, and they definitely wouldn't be able to go back for the Chinese New Year. She could only wait until next year, when the child is one year old.

"We can't go back for the New Year this year. Please tell our family and we can go back when the children are older."

Jiang Wenbai was also explaining things to Jiang's mother.

"Oh, I get it. The child is too young now, so don't bother my good grandson. Don't worry, we are at home, and there are a lot of people there, so you don't have to worry about it. Just work hard and take good care of Tang Bao and Xiao Bao."

Mother Jiang smoothed Jiang Wenbo's clothes. Her face was filled with satisfaction as her son got married, had a career, and had children. He was a real adult.

"Okay, okay, hurry back. The weather is getting cold. Don't catch a cold. You need to take care of your health. You're a mother now, so you can't be willful."

Tang's mother was the most reluctant to leave. Seeing Tang Xin, her eyes turned red and she urged them to go back quickly. Xiaobao was still waiting at home, and only Sister Zheng was taking care of the child.

"Okay, I see. You should take good care of yourself and don't ignore everything once you enter the laboratory."

Tang Xin knew that his mother would continue her research after she returned. After all, this life was different from the previous one. Mr. Qian was rehabilitated in advance and returned to Beijing in August this year. His position was also restored. He immediately contacted his favorite student, Tang's mother.

Tang's mother also agreed to the invitation of the tutor to continue the research together. After all, the successful experiment of the light bomb in January also made a sensation in the world. For scientific researchers, it is undoubtedly the greatest encouragement and motivation.

"Okay, I get it. How old am I? Can I still be so careless?"

Tang's mother said angrily that she was already fifty years old, how could she not know how to take care of herself.

Tang's father said, "Don't worry, my daughter. Dad is watching over you. Your mom won't be late for dinner or rest."

Tang Xin felt relieved after hearing Tang's father's assurance. Even if Tang's father went back to Huazhong University, he would not be busy at work, so he would have the time and energy to keep an eye on her mother.

After giving her instructions, Tang Xin said goodbye to Jiang's mother. Over the past month, her mother-in-law had also helped out a lot. In order to ensure that she could have a good confinement period, she rushed to do everything she could, such as washing clothes and holding the baby.

The time came and the three of them got on the train. Tang Xin felt sad as she watched them leave.

Jiang Wenbo stood beside Tang Xin and put his arm around her shoulders.

"Let's go home. It's getting cold at night. The children are waiting for us at home. When they are older, we will go back to see them."

Jiang Wenbai looked at the departing train with a deep gaze. Since ancient times, it has been difficult to be both loyal and filial. He chose to serve the country and build the motherland in the local area, so he was destined to be unable to stay by his parents' side. Fortunately, Tang Xin was by his side.

Feeling Jiang Wenbo's strong arms, Tang Xin turned around and looked at him, "Well, let's go home."

There are people waiting for them at home.

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