Speaking of Liang Weixiang and her daughter, Liang Zhi was puzzled. During the New Year, he heard from Dan Dan that she was staying at their cousinās house. How come heās been here so long without seeing his cousin and her family?
"Brother Ah Zhi, let me tell you something, donāt be mad." This was a matter Liang Hongmei hesitated to bring up, but Lin Wan had no qualms about saying it.
Seeing Lin Wanās tone, Liang Zhi already understood. He knew what kind of person his aunt was. When he arrived, Aunt and Dan Dan were sneaky, and Uncle said Aunt had taken every bit of money from home.
This time, when he came, Uncle specifically instructed him to bring Aunt and her daughter back.
Lin Wan roughly explained what had happened during this period to Liang Zhi.
In return, Liang Zhi sighed a few times, saying, "This time when I came, Uncle specifically instructed me. I must bring Aunt and Dan Dan back."
Beside him, Lin Wan chuckled, covering her mouth, and Han Yi, beside her, also gave Liang Zhi a meaningful smile. "I estimate... itās going to be tough!"
As soon as Han Yi finished speaking, even Liang Hongmei and Lin Yinghui nodded in agreement.
This left Liang Zhi quite surprised. What was originally a straightforward matter was now uncertain after being discussed by the family. "Sigh, if they truly canāt be persuaded to return, thereās nothing I can do. I can only have Uncle come himself then." Ever since Aunt left, the cousinās wife had constantly complained about Aunt. With Aunt gone, there was no one to take care of their child, and meals at home were no longer prepared on time. Uncle was away woodworking for others all day, leaving early and returning late. The two sisters-in-law at home argued daily, leaving no peace in the house.
"Even if Uncle comes, I think itās pointless." Lin Wan believed that people like Liang Weixiang would only return if she wanted to. Otherwise, even if you manage to bring her back once, sheāll run away again.
"If it truly comes to that, thereās nothing we can do. By the way, during my visit, I wanted to discuss something else." Liang Zhiās expression suddenly darkened.
The few people saw the situation and knew it wouldnāt be anything good.
"Li Fugui is coming out. Heās returning this month."
Lin Yinghui frowned slightly, "Wasnāt it said to be five years?"
"They couldnāt stop people with connections. His son, Li Hongqi, somehow got involved with a powerful familyās daughter in the county. So, theyāre getting married after the New Year. Now, Li Hongqi is living with his in-laws in the county, and itās heard that his father-in-law has pulled some strings to get him into a food factory."
"Li Fugui went to jail?" Lin Wan wasnāt aware of Li Fuguiās imprisonment, and her cousin was now running over to inform them about their situation. Judging by her mother and brotherās faces, thereās definitely an issue here.
"Yes, last time..." "Sis, Li Fugui did so many heinous things that ending up in jail was inevitable. That time when we went back for New Year, it was pure coincidence to bump into him." Lin Yinghui interrupted, not letting Liang Zhi finish.
Liang Zhi instantly understood - his cousin probably didnāt know about this.
Nearby, Liang Zhi hurriedly smiled and chimed in, "Yes, we just happened to run into each other last time."
"What did he do?" Li Fugui going to jail should count as a blessing for their family. Over the years, they suffered greatly because of Li Fugui.
Especially Grandpa and Mom.
"Now that weāre out, why bother with a hooligan? We donāt often go back anyway, just live well here. Come, Ah Zhi. Hurry and eat. Otherwise, when the dishes get cold, theyāll not taste good." Liang Hongmei clearly didnāt want Lin Wan to know, so she swiftly changed the subject.
Lin Wan wanted to ask more, but Han Yi secretly tugged at her. Lin Wan stopped asking further.
After everyone finished their meal, Liang Hongmei went to tidy up Liang Zhiās room. Lin Wan handed the child over to the three men and went to clean the dishes herself.
She didnāt know what the three men were chatting about. She only felt dull when returning to her room at night.
The matter concerning Li Fugui definitely relates to their family, and her mother and brother clearly didnāt want her to know.
"Alright, stop looking so troubled. I just found out about this for you." Han Yi placed the child on the kang, pulled Lin Wan into his arms from behind, and murmured in her ear.
Lin Wan was startled, quickly turning around, and asked, "What is it exactly?"
"Iāll tell you, but donāt get too emotional."
"Okay, I wonāt."
"Two years ago, when they returned, it seemed Li Fugui attempted something improper towards Mom. Brother caught him in the act. The whole village knows about it, so the family reported it to the police."
"Shameless scoundrel, didnāt he go to prison already? Such degenerates, why arenāt they shot dead, letting them live only to harm others and contribute nothing to the country. Are the police blind?"
Lin Wan, losing her previously promised composure, wished she could immediately fly back home and beat Li Fugui, preferably leaving him half-paralyzed.
"You promised not to get upset; be careful not to frighten the child." Han Yi knew she would react this way, quickly stepping forward and holding her.
"How can I not be upset? Itās about time Li Fugui received retribution for his thousand disservices, but heaven seems blind."
Lin Wanās words made Han Yi unable to restrain his laughter, "Alright, alright, whatās the use in being mad now? We are miles apart; no matter how you think of punishing him, itās futile. Heaven isnāt blind; itās merely waiting for us to return and mete out justice to him. I promise you, I will accompany you back home this year, especially to deal with him, howās that?"
Lin Wan looked at Han Yi momentarily dumbfounded, somewhat disbelievingly, "You... you have time?"
"You forgot, Iām a student now, and as a student, I have winter break, quite a long one too."
"Hmph, what break? Donāt students still have missions every day?"
"Only occasionally, not regularly. Not everything requires your husbandās intervention; there are plenty of talented people around. One must give others a chance, right? I promise, this year is the last time for such tasks. Once the enterprise grants summer leave, Iāll certainly return to stay with you and the child. Two whole months, quite a stretch. Are you satisfied?"
Lin Wan rarely acted coy, "Only two months, other men are at home with their wives all the time."
Her words hung in the air for several seconds without a response from Han Yi. Glancing up, she saw Han Yiās steady gaze fixed on her. Shortly thereafter, he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, "Xiao Wan, once everything stabilizes, I will certainly stay with you day by day. Is that okay?"
Such sincerity and tender words instantly lifted Lin Wanās spirits, her lips forming an inadvertent smile, and she quietly said, "Mm."
Han Yike didnāt let Lin Wan linger in the moment; the atmosphere was perfect. He unhesitatingly claimed Lin Wanās cherry lips.
During the daytime encounter, it was rushed, and they didnāt have a proper chance to indulge.
As their state deepened and breaths quickened, a faint voice from the kang muttered "Da...da," abruptly bringing them back to reality.
Amazing at the sight on the kang, they found the tiny person staring wide-eyed at them, undoubtedly curious about what his parents were doing.