Chapter 772: Chapter 773: Entrusting My Two Daughters to You
Two days later, Xiaodong, Xuanxuan, and Cheng Xiaoyue returned to Tiannan together. Reflecting on the past few daysâ events at Minghe, Cheng Xiaoyue felt like she was living in a dream.
However, after they landed, she tactfully said her goodbyes. She had feelings for Xiaodong, but she was considerate enough to know not to cling to him too much, fearing that otherwise, she might lose any chance with him altogether.
This time, Xiaodong brought Xuanxuan back not only to meet up with Miao Qingqing and Sister Xiaoru but also to address another important matter, which was to resolve Li Sijieâs pregnancy issue.
"I already told you, we could have come over by ourselves. Why did you have to come all the way here to pick us up?"
At the airport, Sister Xiaoru and Miao Qingqing were waiting together. As soon as they met, Sister Xiaoru playfully chided Xiaodong, yet her eyes couldnât hide her happiness.
Xiaodong, smiling, said, "Well, my sisterâs status is one thing, but Qingqing is my main wife. How could I not come to pick her up myself?"
Miao Qingqing spat, "Donât say it like that. It sounds terrible."
Xiaodong, wrapping his arms around Sister Xiaoru and Miao Qingqingâs waists, said, "Now itâs perfect. We can finally be together every day."
Miao Qingqing elbowed Xiaodong lightly and scolded, "Stop messing around. There are so many people here. What kind of impression does this create? Your status is not ordinary now, donât let anyone take photos; it would be troublesome later."
Sister Xiaoru hurriedly added, "Yes, exactly. Do you want to cause another storm like last time?"
Xiaodong rolled his eyes and let go of them reluctantly.
The four of them got into the car, Sister Xiaoru immediately claimed the driverâs seat, then Xuanxuan sat in the passenger seat, leaving Xiaodong and Miao Qingqing in the back.
"Now that no one can see us, wife, I missed you so much." Xiaodong instantly embraced Miao Qingqing.
"Stop it, ah!" Miao Qingqing struggled briefly, but Xiaodong had already kissed her.
Usually at home, everyone shared one bed, so naturally, they werenât afraid of being seen by Sister Xiaoru and Xuanxuan.
Miao Qingqing thought the same, putting up only a symbolic resistance before letting Xiaodong have his way.
After a while, Xuanxuan said, "Hey, hey, donât you two go overboard. Sister Xiaoru is driving. If you distract her, it could be dangerous."
Miao Qingqing quickly pushed Xiaodong away, smacked him, and scolded, "Exactly. Once we get home, you can do whatever you like. Donât be silly in the car." She then straightened her clothes; this darn guy, his hands were all over the place.
The journey was filled with laughter and chatter, and Xiaodong didnât mess around anymore. They didnât return to their home but instead went to Miao Qingyuanâs place.
At that time, Miao Qingyuan was in quite good spirits, and his wifeâs complexion was rosier, a clear improvement from their time at the Su Familyâs house, although she was still in a wheelchair.
Xuanxuan and Miao Qingqing being with Xiaodong was mostly his doing, so seeing everyone together made Miao Qingyuan happy and he also deeply appreciated his son-in-law, Xiaodong.
After chatting for a while, Xiaodong said, "Auntie, when we were at the Su Familyâs place, you wouldnât let me tend to your legs. Surely, you wonât refuse now, right?"
At that time, Miao Xuanxuanâs mother still harbored some misgivings in her heart, but as time passed and she reunited with Miao Qingyuan, her concerns gradually dissipated.
"Letâs give it a try. If it can be cured, I wonât need your uncle to take care of me all the time, and Qingqing and Xuanxuan wonât have to worry about me constantly."
Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan were overjoyed, and together they pushed their mother to the room downstairs.
Song Xiaodong gave his full effort in the treatment, spending over an hour. After all, her legs had been paralyzed for a long time. Although the Su Family had good conditions and had been providing her rehabilitation, the meridians were still somewhat damaged and took considerable effort to treat.
When Song Xiaodong removed the needles, he smiled and asked, "Auntie, see if you feel anything now?"
"Ah! I can feel my legs!" Miao Qingqingâs mother exclaimed in surprise and then slowly lifted them slightly.
Miao Qingqing, Miao Xuanxuan, and Miao Qingyuan all exclaimed in surprise.
Song Xiaodong smiled and said, "Iâve only restored the function of your legs, but because of the long period of paralysis, youâll still need some time for rehabilitation. The most important part now is for you to exercise on your own."
Miao Qingqing immediately said, "Alright, then weâll help mom recover."
"No need!" Miao Qingqingâs mother gently shook her head, excited yet relieved, "Your caring is enough for me. The Su Family still has so many matters to deal with. You better hurry back to help out. Now, with the nursemaidâs support, Iâll be fine."
Miao Qingqing said, "But she doesnât care as much as a daughter would."
Miao Qingyuan said, "Isnât there still me? Iâve let your mom suffer for so many years. I must be the one to do this; only then will I feel at peace. You go ahead and take care of your own responsibilities."
Miao Qingqingâs mother then took Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuanâs hands, turning to Song Xiaodong, "Little Song, now that I have left the Su Family, instead of calling you Family Head, I speak to you as Qingqingâs and Xuanxuanâs mother."
"Auntie, please speak," Song Xiaodong immediately responded with great respect.
"Iâm entrusting Qingqing and Xuanxuan to you. You must treat them well and not let them suffer like I did."
Song Xiaodong said solemnly, "Auntie, rest assured, I will fulfill this promise. They are my treasures. I will always cherish and protect them."
"Hmm, I believe you," she said, passing Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuanâs hands to Song Xiaodong.
Song Xiaodong took their hands and they looked at each other. At that moment, he suddenly felt a profound shift in his feelings for Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan.
If previously it was akin to a romantic love, where the burden of responsibility was less, now, Song Xiaodong was very clear that he was responsible for Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan for a lifetime.
During a wedding ceremony, when a father passes his daughterâs hand to the son-in-law, many perceive it as merely a formality, or indeed it is a formality, but for those involved, it represents something different â an act of entrusting the daughterâs care to the son-in-law, a sacred transfer of responsibility.
Thus, from now on, Miao Xuanxuan and Miao Qingqing were truly Song Xiaodongâs!
Song Xiaodong, Miao Xuanxuan, and Miao Qingqing all felt this way. The eyes of Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan reddened, and they instinctively snuggled into Song Xiaodongâs embrace, who opened his arms wide, holding them tightly. A sense of pride surged within him; these were his women, and he would never allow them to suffer any harm in the future.