"Arenāt they married now? I see Xiao Yi really treasures our daughter, and the son treats his wife well too. They have their companions now, might even call them closer than us. Itās been years, Iāve kept Nannan in my heart for so many years, canāt change it. I used to call you like this when they were little. Ah Hui has no memory at all?" Speaking of Ah Hui, Lin Guozhi lamented how fate loves to toy with people. "I encountered my son when I was in Z City, and here as well. But I didnāt pay attention then, my fault. The child has grown, looks nothing like when he was small. Plus, my memory wasnāt complete back then, didnāt think of it at all. After saying that, itās thanks to my son that I regained my memory."
Liang Hongmei looked at him with a puzzled expression.
"That day I got my head bumped into by him on the road, I saw him walking hurriedly and thought nothing of it, so I let him go. Who knew within two minutes my head started to spin. Later, I directly fainted for two days. When I woke up, I remembered everything. So I couldnāt wait to go back to find you all. Didnāt expect you were right under my nose."
"Did you go back to see Dad and Mom?"
"Yes, I offered them incense properly, explained my whereabouts all these years to them and assured them I wonāt leave you again. Nannan, if I hadnāt left back then, our Dad and Mom might have been enjoying their old age now."
"Lin Guozhi, thatās fate, canāt blame you. You coming back makes my years of waiting worth it, at least you didnāt abandon us."
"Indeed, the young girl who used to run to the educated youth spot every day, even in the rain, was so clingy. How could I ever leave you behind."
Speaking of their past, Liang Hongmei blushed again. Thinking back now, she was indeed bold at that time. She was naĆÆve and just wanted to marry Lin Guozhi because he looked good, without much consideration. She never thought in the end Lin Guozhi would actually marry her and be willing to live with her in this poor mountain village.
"Guozhi... are your parents in S City?" Thinking of this, Liang Hongmei felt a slight worry in her heart.
From Junziās words, the Lin Family seemed to be of high status. She felt a bit worried.
"No, they were there a few days ago, I let them return to S City. Nannan, donāt worry, Iām already old, either a lonely old man or having children with a virtuous wife, a harmonious family. With these two scenarios, they will understand which one their son chooses. Rest assured, they are easy to get along with."
"Mm..." Liang Hongmei was just afraid of encountering a harsh mother-in-law, as she was also old, she really didnāt know how to handle it if faced with difficulties.
Her husband returned, she only wanted to stay by his side and live harmoniously as a family.
Lin Guozhi stopped her from thinking further and said, "My appointment has come through, in half a month, Iāll be going back to work in Z City. Youāll be coming with me."
"Going to Z City, will we still come back?"
"We might settle there later. Nannan, I know youāre reluctant, there are kids here. Once weāre settled there, weāll gradually move the kids over too. Weāre not after high positions, just being together as a family is enough."
"Alright, Iāll listen to you, tomorrow weāll talk to the kids."
"Nannan, today, the kids intentionally gave us space, itās getting late." While the two were talking, they were already lying in bed, holding each other tightly. Now, Lin Guozhiās hand was already inside.
Liang Hongmei naturally understood, after dinner, the son and daughter-in-law had packed up some things and went to their new yard early. The daughter also pushed her husband out. The two kids, really, making them old folks feel embarrassed to face people tomorrow.
.....
Early the next morning, Lin Wan hadnāt gotten up yet when she heard knocking at the door outside.
Quickly got up to open the door. It turned out to be one of Shi Lanās customers.
"Oh my, young sister, there is finally someone at home. Iāve been so worried these past two days, when Sister Shi left she said if thereās no goods knock on your door, Iāve knocked for two days, but havenāt seen anyone at your place."
Lin Wan suddenly understood, these past few days she had almost not been at home because of Han Yi and her brother.
"Iām sorry, Iām sorry, I havenāt been home lately." Lin Wan said, quickly helping the customer to move the sauce from Shi Lanās house.
Early in the morning, she welcomed two of Shi Lanās customers. Only then did Lin Wan remember how her familyās clothes had been stocked during these days and quickly dialed Su Lingās home number.
"Hello, is Su Ling home?"
"Xiao Wan, youāre back?" It was Su Ling who answered the phone. Hearing her voice, she was very surprised.
"Came back two days ago, your Liu Wei has already seen me, didnāt tell you, right?"
"...Uh, heās probably so busy these days heās muddled, forgot about it."
"Su Ling, thank you for these past days, tonight our whole family is inviting everyone to eat at the hot pot restaurant. Tell Uncle and Aunt Tang, donāt forget to come."
"What are our relations, saying such courteous words, sure, weāll definitely come, heard from Liu Wei that your father is back?"
"Yes, just came back."
"Xiao Wan, thatās great, your brother is fine now, and your father has been found again. Your family should indeed celebrate."
"Yes, letās talk tonight, oh, by the way, have our goods been stocked during this period?"
"Just remembering now, Peibai and I have been taking care of this lately, recently the two best-selling styles, Peibai has brought in more material. The two of us are cutting them. Oh, by the way, Peibaiās house has installed a phone. Wait, Iāll get the number for you."
"They should have installed one." Lin Wan smiled with relief, now Peibaiās house also had a phone.
Speaking of which, their hot pot restaurant should also set up a phone. In the future, reservations could be made by phone.
After making a note of Yin Peibaiās house number, Lin Wan made a call to Peibai. It was Sunday, and the fellow was at home sleeping soundly.
"Xiao Wan, is your Han Yi recovered?"
"Not completely, but almost. Peibai, tonight our family is inviting everyone to dinner at the hot pot restaurant, Iāve informed Su Ling, you and your Zhang Hanfu donāt forget to come, also bring your parents. Thanks for your help and running around these days."
"Mainly due to position convenience, just small favors youād better not use these with us. Alright, this afternoon I happen to be going to your place to pull a load of goods to give to Ye Zi. Letās go together then." The day after Xiao Wan left, Liang Hongmei gave her a set of Lin Wanās house keys to make taking goods more convenient.
Now some of the orders, Su Ling let them be taken to their house because her mother-in-law happened to be at home every day, which was more convenient.
Yin Peibai thought Lin Wan was right, now since the end of the year had passed, they could buy a venue.
...
Having contacted Su Ling and Yin Peibai, Lin Wan pushed Han Yi into the front yard to eat.
When they went, her brother was already discussing with their parents about where to open a doorway.
This will be much more convenient in the future.
"Xiao Wan, later you stay home with Xiao Yi, Dad said Ah Zhi will be coming over. After eating, your Saozi accompanies me to tidy up the store, Dad and your brother will go to the police station."
"Dad, what did the police station say?"
"The captain who hit people got off lightly with dismissal, he definitely canāt escape imprisonment. And that Director Wu, thinking demotion could get him off the hook, too simple. I can handle this matter, donāt worry."
"Dad, we canāt let the few Commerce Bureau people who ransacked our store get away with it, our staff are still lying in the hospital."
"Donāt worry, not one will be missing, that Mr. Xu is not a good person." Lin Yinghui thought of him and wanted to beat him up.
"Dad, brother, today Iāll go with you guys, my injuries are almost healed." Han Yi said, standing up from the wheelchair, walking boldly.
Lin Wan looked and quickly worriedly went forward to support him, "Be careful, couldnāt even move last night?"
Han Yi smirked and whispered in her ear, "I did it on purpose."
Remembering the scene of Lin Wan bathing him last night, Lin Wanās face turned red instantly. This fellow really!
"Alright, the more the merrier, weāll wait for Xiao Zhao and Xiao Zhou to come and join Lawyer Xu."
"Mom, Saozi, you guys go to the store first, Iāll go to Grandmaās place to pick up Little Star."
"He should be picked up, itās been almost half a month. Your Grandma needs to go to work."
"Mm, Iāll go over in a while."
These days, Uncle Hu and Grandma have been concerned about their familyās affairs, last night Han Yi also said he would go to Grandmaās place in a few days.
Just when everyone had settled their schedules, Lin Wan was ready to ride her bike to Grandmaās place. Who knew Hu Dong brought Grandma here.