Chapter 28 is about the fear that male lawyers aren't as easy to get along with as Lawyer He...

Nie Qingqing knew that Song Zhao was comforting her; the news from the branch factory was widely known, so it was most likely true.

The research team arrived before the Dragon Boat Festival. They came in such a hurry, it seems that restructuring is inevitable. Now it's just a matter of how to arrange it.

Song Zhao had endless meetings, visits and research trips, and accompanied the leaders of the main factory. He returned home very late for several days in a row.

Nie Qingqing remained calm. No matter what the situation was like, it was better than before the two got married. She had thought about whether Song Zhao should stay at the branch factory or return to the main factory, and she could make a living in either way. She had nothing to worry about.

This matter also affected He Shumei's family. She lamented to Nie Qingqing, "My husband doesn't want a promotion. No matter how things change, he's in a good mood. But your Song Zhao has put so much effort into the branch factory. If there's no reasonable arrangement, then I'll go and make a scene with you."

Nie Qingqing has a good attitude: "Let's wait and see until the official results are out."

...

After the Dragon Boat Festival, the preliminary results came out, saying that Song Zhao was originally from the main factory and would be transferred back to the main factory to continue to be in charge of technology, and a new factory director would be coming to the branch factory.

This means that Song Zhao is going back to the main factory, Yu Zhengmin will not be promoted, and the achievements of the branch factory will be taken over by the new factory director.

Putting aside the issue of living apart, Nie Qingqing's first consideration was Song Zhao's personal development. He was only in his early thirties, in the prime of his life, so of course he had to consider his career.

Nie Qingqing said, "You know the situation at the main factory. After you go back, will you be able to rise step by step to the position you want? If you stay as the chief engineer, that would be a bit of a waste."

Song Zhao was secretly pleased: "Qingqing, you don't want me to go back, do you?"

Nie Qingqing dared not interfere with his decision; it was a lifelong matter, and she couldn't bear the responsibility if she regretted it.

She quickly said, "No, that's not true. If you want to go back, I support you. What's wrong with living apart? Yunli supported your work back then, how could I be less understanding than her?"

Ke Yunli only loved her first love, Ji Chengtian, so she didn't care whether they were separated or not, which made Song Zhao feel bad.

He didn't show it, and said, "This is a serious matter, I'll think about it for a few more days."

...

Song Zhao didn't want to go back to the main factory; only Yu Zhengmin knew what was on his mind.

“If you don’t want to go back, just tell your wife. What are you worrying about?” Yu Zhengmin said. “But transferring you back to the main factory is just to make room for the new factory director. You have connections, so why don’t you pull some strings?”

Song Zhao: "I'm talking about separation, what are you talking about? It's not the same thing."

Yu Zhengmin knew exactly what was on his mind and laughed, "Your wife didn't cry and beg you not to go back, so you think she doesn't love you, right? Song Zhao, you're being dramatic."

Song Zhao said, "Yes, I am being sentimental. When I was considering remarriage, I really thought that it would be enough to just live together. Now that it has exceeded my initial expectations, I am no longer satisfied. It is my problem, so please stop talking."

Song Zhao turned and left. Yu Zhengmin couldn't catch up and laughed, "How old are you? You still have such a temper. You're so spineless."

...

When Yu Zhengmin got home, he said to He Sumei, "Meimei, tell Qingqing when you go to work tomorrow that Song Zhao doesn't want to be separated from her and doesn't want to go back to the main factory."

He Shumei: "Why doesn't he say it himself?"

Yu Zhengmin laughed and said, "He said Qingqing is too generous. He can't say anything if he has to make his own decision."

He Shumei: "Affected."

Yu Zhengmin laughed and said, "Right? That's what I said to him too. He's always worried about whether Qingqing loves him or not. If she doesn't love him, how could she have such a good life with him?"

He Shumei disagreed: "There is a difference. Let me ask you, do you love me?"

As the police sirens rang loudly, Yu Zheng answered without hesitation, "Yes, I love you more and more."

He Shumei then stopped arguing with him and agreed, "I'll talk to Qingqing about it tomorrow."

...

On her way to work in the morning, He Shumei asked Nie Qingqing, "Qingqing, are you really happy that Song Zhao is going to the main factory? You said that being separated in different places would make your relationship fade."

If Nie Qingqing really wanted to, there are plenty of couples who live apart, so why couldn't she?

She said, "I know, but I can't keep Song Zhao by my side just because I'm afraid our relationship will fade. If he doesn't go back to the main factory, he can't be the factory manager of the branch factory. He'll be frustrated and unfulfilled. I really don't want to hear him complain in the future that he gave up his career for the sake of the family. I can't stand that."

That's true, shouldn't a man's career be more important? That's what He Shumei thought, so there was no need to persuade her anymore.

He Shumei said, "Then don't tell Song Zhao the truth."

Nie Qingqing asked, "Why?"

He Shumei teased her, "Song Zhao likes you, and he can't stand hearing this, so just let him decide for himself."

...

Before making his decision, Song Zhao had a dream. In the dream, he was himself. He went to the main factory, did not engage in corruption or backdoor dealings, worked diligently, separated from Qingqing, and was unable to accompany his children as they grew up. Seven or eight years passed like this.

During this period, private enterprises sprang up like mushrooms after rain, and a large number of technical backbones went into business one after another. State-owned enterprises were either restructured or reformed. By the time he went into business, Tangyuan's biological father and Yunli's lover had already made money, bought a house, and even invited Qingqing to visit.

He felt guilty, saying he hadn't given Qingqing such a good life. Qingqing comforted him, saying her life was already the best and he shouldn't compare himself to others.

Before he could recover from his disappointment, the couple met with Attorney He again.

Qingqing was overjoyed and wanted to have a good chat with Attorney He. Although he wasn't there, he heard everything in her dream.

Lawyer He, who has already achieved success in his career, felt sorry for Qingqing: "Back then, I advised you to let Factory Director Song go into business and invest his technology in a small private factory. If you had followed him to Pengcheng, we could still have worked together, and maybe things would be completely different today."

Qingqing still had no regrets. She told Lawyer He, "Since I started my new family with Song Zhao, I have never regretted anything. He chose his own path, and I certainly won't let him think about things he regrets. We are doing just fine as we are now."

But Song Zhao regretted it; she had been separated for seven or eight years for nothing, which was really not worth it.

...

Song Zhao decided to wait and see if what happened in the dream was real.

The new factory manager arrived before he could make a formal decision. Isn't that putting pressure on him? It matches my dream.

After a day of meetings, Song Zhao was ready to quit. He felt no guilt about the factory, so he figured if he quit, he could find a private company where he could earn more and let Qingqing live the life she dreamed of, buying a big house and inviting others to visit.

He thought again that Qingqing's personality was not flamboyant; she would only enjoy herself secretly. Thinking about this, he was in a good mood the whole way.

Back home, Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan were asleep, while He Shumei was still at his house talking to Qingqing. Even Yu Zhengmin was there, so they were talking about something important.

Song Zhao asked, "What have you been talking about? Why aren't you going home to sleep?"

He Shumei was so angry she couldn't sleep: "You still have the mind to sleep? Who is that new factory director? His family came over for a visit and said they liked the terrace on the sixth floor. The implication was that they wanted either of our families to offer to exchange with her. I told Qingqing that even if we get retaliated against later, we won't exchange!"

Song Zhao was even less likely to compromise: "If anyone changes their household, neither of our families can remain neighbors. I won't change."

“Exactly, we can’t give up just to save face.” This time, He Shumei rarely agreed with Song Zhao’s point of view.

Nie Qingqing said, "I definitely won't change the house. It's just that Lawyer He said she'll be going back to Shenzhen in a few months, and I'm quite reluctant to see her go."

Is Attorney He leaving? This matches up with my dream again.

Qingqing left the Women's Federation because she didn't want to stay there anymore, but she was happy every day at the law firm, where she worked her way up from the front desk to lawyer He's assistant.

With Attorney He gone and someone else taking over, will the relationship be as good? Fortunately, there are still a few months left before Attorney He leaves after the handover is complete.

Song Zhao asked, "Now that Attorney He is gone, will the law firm be changing the person in charge here? Male or female lawyer?"

Nie Qingqing laughed so hard she bent over, not angry at all, but very happy: "I don't know, if it were a male lawyer, would you still let me quit my job?"

Song Zhao hurriedly said, "I'm afraid that male lawyers aren't as easy to get along with as Attorney He, and I'm afraid you'll suffer."

Nie Qingqing has a good attitude: "Attorney He said that she will leave in six months. I can't think that far ahead. I'll take it one step at a time and not be in a hurry."

Song Zhao was quite anxious; six months was enough, and he couldn't waste any more time hesitating.

He Shumei hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped. Lawyer He had mentioned that Qingqing should go to Pengcheng to continue working as her assistant, promising that her salary would double if she went, but Qingqing refused and wouldn't let her say anything.

He Shumei was reluctant to see Qingqing leave, but a true friend would definitely want her to be better. Oh well, there are still six months left, things might change.

Now that the new factory manager has arrived, it's a done deal. Yu Zhengmin asked Song Zhao, "Haven't you made up your mind yet? You need to decide."

Song Zhao already had a plan in mind: "I'll go to my dad's house and ask for his opinion."

For such a big matter, having an elder to guide you makes it less likely to make mistakes. Nie Qingqing quickly nodded: "Dad has a lot of experience and a long-term perspective. Listening to his advice won't hurt."

...

Song Zhao went to his father's house and first told him his decision: "The situation at the factory is as it is right now. I'm not good at cultivating relationships. If I go to the head office, I probably won't be able to advance further in my position. I'm prepared to resign and want Dad to help me analyze the consequences of resigning."

Song Zhao's father said, "Resigning to start your own business and staying at the main factory are different development paths. Nowadays, there are many opportunities, and private enterprises also have great prospects. I think either is fine. You are still young and have the opportunity to try and fail. If you want to start your own business, Dad will support you."

Upon returning, Song Zhao submitted his resignation to his superiors and declined the offer to return to the main factory.

...

Nie Qingqing only learned that Song Zhao had resigned when she was contacted by Song Zhao's superior.

She was completely bewildered at that moment. Just as she was about to say that she didn't know about Song Zhao's resignation, a sudden inspiration struck her, and she became incredibly clever.

The leader came so quickly because he didn't want the couple to talk to each other; he wanted to persuade her first, and then talk to Song Zhao.

Song Zhao is such a steady person; since he's made a decision, we should just support him.

Nie Qingqing said, "My husband and I discussed this before making the decision. Song Zhao fulfilled his promise, the branch factory turned a profit, and several best-selling electrical appliances have achieved remarkable results. We have a clear conscience. We have remarried and have three children. Now we want to prioritize our family. The main factory is full of talented people, and the new factory director came quickly. It is clear that we do not need him. We hope the leaders understand."

There was indeed a shortcoming in the arrangements made for Song Zhao. Nie Qingqing is a family member, and she pointed it out in her words, so she didn't make a fuss and was already very cooperative.

Since the couple has already agreed on this, and it seems there's no way to change it, the manager doesn't want to keep delaying the leave-without-pay procedures.

The leader said, "There are too many factors involved in this reorganization. It has indeed wronged Song Zhao. He has his father's connections, but he just doesn't use them. Otherwise, the arrangement wouldn't be like this now."

Nie Qingqing quickly said, "It's a major decision for the factory, we wouldn't dare to pull strings, it's fine as it is now."

...

In the current environment, Song Zhao has opted for a leave of absence without pay, which allows him to continue living in the family compound.

Nie Qingqing told him to take a few days off: "Don't think about work for now, take a few days off first."

Song Zhao couldn't stay idle. Some small factories from the south came to him for negotiations, and he was very interested and busy. After a couple of days, he told Nie Qingqing that he wanted to go to the special economic zone for an inspection.

Nie Qingqing was supportive and happily helped him choose clothes for his business trip: "I really didn't expect that as soon as the news of your resignation came out, someone would come to invite you out of admiration. Song Zhao, you're amazing!"

Song Zhao was naturally happy to be praised by someone he liked, but he was reluctant to say, "Even if we reach an agreement this time, we'll still have to live separately, so why be so happy?"

Nie Qingqing: "It's different. Private companies pay higher salaries. Although the future is uncertain, the money that ends up in your pocket every month is real. If you save this money well, you won't regret it in the future."

...

On the fifth day after Song Zhao left, he called home and said that he had reached an agreement to invest his technology in a small private factory, finalize the research and development of a new model of home appliance, and form a technical team to overcome the difficulties. He would be very busy afterward.

Nie Qingqing reassured him, "Everything's fine at home. I'll bring the kids to visit you during summer vacation."

Once Song Zhao's matter was settled, she felt relieved and without any worries, she was full of energy at work and her work efficiency was even higher.

Attorney He praised her for her good attitude: "I thought living apart from your spouse would make you feel down for a while."

Nie Qingqing laughed and said, "No, actually, I used to see Tangyuan's biological father very little. I'm really grateful to Song Zhao for letting me go out to work. Otherwise, I would definitely be at home right now, doing housework while overthinking."

Looking back now, Song Zhao's consideration for her was truly farsighted.

...

After Song Zhao left, she was the only one who went to Huazhi Lane after get off work. Xiaoyin had already learned to ride a bicycle, so after dinner, she and Xiaoyin took Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan home.

Tang Guizhi was worried and couldn't rest easy. Since Song Zhao wasn't there, she had only cooked one dish less for dinner, which made her feel uneasy. She said, "Song Zhao is over there, so he definitely doesn't eat as well as he does at home."

Nie Qingqing said, "They have canteens just like private factories, Mom, don't worry."

Tang Guizhi saw that she was eating heartily, and that she hadn't missed a single bite since Song Zhao left. She was furious: "Call him tomorrow and tell him to eat properly."

Nie Qingqing put down her chopsticks: "Mom, I feel sorry for him, but he's too busy. Private factories are different from state-owned factories. Song Zhao has only been there for a few days, and he already has to set up the technical team. He said time waits for no one. He can't even talk to me for a few minutes on the phone. I said they're too hasty. He said that private factories are all about efficiency, unlike the state-owned factories of the past."

Fortunately, Song Zhao adapted quickly. Without this drive, he wouldn't have been able to turn the branch factory around within a year.

Tang Guizhi was understanding: "You don't understand. Back in our hometown, we used to work in a large collective. Everyone worked together and received the same work points. The production team's grain was never enough. In the first year of the land distribution to individual households, every family worked from dawn till dusk. Not only did they have enough to eat, but they also had surplus grain."

The topic then turned to the distribution of land to individual households. Indeed, there are no longer any restrictions on private plots in rural areas, or on raising chickens, ducks, or pigs. Life is much better than it was a few years ago when people couldn't even get enough to eat.

Tangyuan usually loves hearing these kinds of things, but today she was in a bad mood and pouted, saying, "Mom, I miss Dad."

Xiao Yuan chimed in, "Auntie, I miss my dad too."

Xiaoyin knocked on their necks, not wanting to spoil the mood: "Aunt Qingqing is already feeling very unwell, and you two are just making things worse. Go see Dad during summer vacation, there are still two months left, it will be quick."

...

Time really flies when you're busy. Just after the first month, Song Zhao's letter and remittance slip arrived together.

He sent back 600 yuan, which was his salary. No wonder his entrepreneurial spirit was unstoppable. Nie Qingqing was also amazed by the level of the special economic zone.

The letters to the children and the letters to her were written separately. The letter to Xiaoyin, Tangyuan, and Xiaoyuan was filled with Song Zhao's teachings and instructions to them. It was written in a very literary style, which made Nie Qingqing laugh. It was different from how he usually spoke at home.

The letter to Nie Qingqing was much more direct, stating:

"Qingqing, I've made money. You can buy whatever you want. There's also a year-end bonus, that's the real money. I dream about you almost every night. Have you ever dreamed about me? Is it easy to take leave during summer vacation? I really hope you can stay a few more days and work on your technical skills at the factory. Time always flies by, but when I think of you at night, it takes me a long time to fall asleep. My dreams are wonderful, but when I wake up and can't find you beside me, I'm so sad I can't even sit up..."

Nie Qingqing read the letter over and over again. While she was happy, she also felt sorry for Song Zhao. He was so attached to his home.

She took the remittance slip back to her parents' home and showed it to Tang Guizhi: "Mom, Song Zhao's salary has been sent back. Can you rest assured now?"

Tang Guizhi became even more worried and hit her: "Song Zhao sends you all his salary. How can you not feel sorry for him when he spends it?"

Nie Qingqing protested, "I know the principle of 'a poor family needs to be frugal on the road.' Before he left, I gave him a thousand to take with him. He spent it all, so naturally he wouldn't send all his wages back."

That's more like it. Tang Guizhi looked at the remittance slip and felt happy. It wasn't about the money, but about Song Zhao's sentiment. He had sent back all his salary. As long as the young couple were loving and affectionate and not affected by their separation, she was happy.

On the weekend, the two could finally have a proper phone call. Answering the phone was free, but the convenience store was always busy, so they couldn't disturb other customers. On the weekend, she could answer the phone at work without worrying about disturbing anyone; Attorney He didn't care.

The two chatted for over an hour and agreed to visit during the summer vacation. Attorney He had already approved the leave, and the summer vacation would be here in a month, which would come very quickly.

...

After making the phone call, she was still able to rush back to Huazhi Lane for lunch. After lunch, Tanggao wouldn't let her older sister and younger brother leave, so Xiaoyin took them there to do their homework. Nie Qingqing came back alone.

Hearing the door open, He Shumei came over and showed her a payslip: "Yu Zhengmin's payslip for this month."

Nie Qingqing glanced at it and was extremely surprised. This salary was wrong. How could it be a quarter less? He was a deputy factory director. This kind of adjustment by the factory was too embarrassing.

"Restructuring and reform, actually less than before?"

He Shumei sighed with worry: "The new factory director changed all the reform incentive mechanisms set by Song Zhao, which made the workers even more resentful. I'm so glad you encouraged me to come to work. I'm getting a salary, so it's not too urgent for now. Yu Zhengmin is in a bad mood. He said that if things continue like this, he doesn't want to work anymore. Once Song Zhao leaves, he also wants to go to the special economic zone to try his luck. I didn't agree before, but now that the factory is like this, it's not that it's impossible for him to go and try his luck. I'm just afraid that he'll go astray. I don't have your good mindset."

Nie Qingqing glanced at the payslip again, relieved that Song Zhao had made a decisive decision to suspend his job without pay and find another way out.

She told He Shumei not to worry: "Song Zhao is over there, what are you afraid of? Yu Zhengmin wouldn't dare to do anything reckless. I don't think he's the kind of person who would do anything underhanded."

He Shumei said, "I really admire you. Song Zhao is several years younger than Yu Zhengmin and is in the prime of his life. Aren't you afraid?"

Nie Qingqing said, "I've said it before, I'm scared, but I have a salary now, so I have a way out. Why should Song Zhao give up himself for me and for the family? He was the one who encouraged me to go out and work, which gave me the confidence I have now. I can't hold him back now."

...

After chatting for a while, He Shumei finally came to her senses and decided to support Yu Zhengmin. She went home and told him, "I work and run a stall, and my income is enough to support the family. Whatever you want to do, go ahead and do it without worry. Let's take a year or two and give it a try."

Yu Zhengmin was deeply moved: "I promised to take care of you, how can I let you take care of me instead?"

He Shumei scolded, "You said Song Zhao was pretentious, but you're almost the same. I said this to make sure you don't have any worries, not to make you stop making money. Just keep that in mind. If the new factory manager makes things difficult for you again, we'll apply for a leave of absence without pay and not put up with that."

Yu Zhengmin felt more confident. He was cautious and didn't make a decision immediately, saying he would observe for another two months and see how things went.

...

After the high school entrance exam, Xiaoyin was admitted to No. 1 High School, which was the best high school in the city. Nie Qingqing was overjoyed and prepared a big feast to celebrate.

Of course, I had to tell Song Zhao about this happy news.

Nie Qingqing asked her, "Xiaoyin, should we tell your father the good news over the phone, or in person?"

Song Xiaoyin was very assertive: "Aunt Qingqing, I want to tell Dad in person that there's something else. When school starts, I want to live in the school dormitory."

Boarding school? It takes about 20 minutes to get from home to the No. 1 Middle School by bicycle. It's not a big deal whether you board or not. But if you don't board, you must pick her up and drop her off. I won't feel at ease if I don't pick her up.

Xiaoyin has always been very self-reliant, and she has no problem living at school, but I'm worried that she might not eat or sleep well in the dormitory.

Nie Qingqing asked her, "Are you worried? It's okay if you don't live on campus. I can pick you up and drop you off. It won't be a hassle."

Song Xiaoyin said firmly, "Aunt Qingqing, it's not a troublesome matter. I heard that the academic pressure at No. 1 Middle School is high and the workload is heavy. I want to save time going to and from school and use it to study. I will come back on the weekend."

That's fine. Some junior high students already live on campus, and there are even more in high school. Nie Qingqing didn't think there would be any problem.

She said, "I'm fine here. When I get to Shenzhen, I'll ask your dad."

...

While clearing away the dishes, Tang Guizhi pulled Nie Qingqing aside with relief: "With Song Zhao gone, Xiaoyin wanted to lighten your burden. She's so sensible, it breaks my heart."

Nie Qingqing knows, Xiaoyin's personality is like Song Zhao's, very steady.

When Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan's school was out for holidays, Nie Qingqing took leave and took the children to Shenzhen to reunite with Song Zhao.

Yu Zhengmin went with them on this trip.

Yu Zhengmin originally wanted to wait two months before making a decision, but he felt even more frustrated at work this month and couldn't stand it anymore. He asked for leave from the factory and went to talk to Song Zhao.

Yu Zhengmin sighed to He Shumei, "I'm a person who values ​​stability. I can't make up my mind unless I really can't stand it anymore. Let me ask Song Zhao and hear his opinion on going into business."

Since we support it, let's support it to the end and not say anything ambiguous.

He Shumei told him not to worry: "My brother and Zhigao went to Pengcheng and earned much more than they do back home. Why don't you go? If things go well, bring me and the kids over. It's no big deal."

Yu Zhengmin laughed and said, "Are you coming too? Then you and Qingqing can't be together."

He Shumei was speechless, nodding at him, "Why can't you get it?"

"Are you stupid? Attorney He gave Qingqing a week of annual leave so that she could go to Shenzhen to see and hear more, so that he could go with her next year."

"I see," Yu Zhengmin said, becoming even more worried. "What about the children? Xiaoyin is a boarding student and will take the college entrance exam in three years, so there's no worry. But Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan are only in elementary school; how can they be separated from Qingqing?"

He Shumei: "You need to be a little more quick-witted. Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan are only in elementary school. Changing schools won't be a problem. Do you really think Song Zhao will be separated from her husband for too long?"

That's true. Private companies are more flexible and offer higher earnings. Once Song Zhao's situation stabilizes, he'll definitely take over for Nie Qingqing and the children.

Xiaoyin is very decisive and insists on living at school. Perhaps she is already preparing for Nie Qingqing and her father's reunion. She is such a good child. We have done our best to raise her.

Yu Zhengmin praised his wife: "After seeing things at work, she's different now. Her analysis is even more insightful than mine."

He Shumei said smugly, "That's right. You don't even have to look at the kind of people we come into contact with every day. Naturally, we broaden our horizons."

...

When going to Shenzhen, we can't leave out the sugar cakes; we'll take her along for a few days.

Nie Qingqing and Yu Zhengmin, two adults, took four children to Pengcheng. Xiaoyin was too big and old to buy a full-price ticket, while Tanggao, Tangyuan, and Xiaoyuan bought half-price tickets. Now that they had some money, they were willing to buy sleeper tickets.

The children were all traveling such a long distance for the first time, and they had never ridden in a sleeper car before. They were overjoyed when they got on the train.

Song Xiaoyin kept a close eye on them, not allowing them to run around, and warned them: "There are kidnappers on the train too. You have to go to the toilet together, especially when the train stops in the middle of the journey. When the train slows down, you have to go back to the sleeper car. If the train stops in the middle of the journey, who will carry you down? You really won't be able to find them."

Tangyuan thought that she was smart enough not to give human traffickers any opportunity to take advantage of her.

"Sis, you're being too cautious. We're all grown up now, we know our way home, and we can always come back no matter how far we go."

Song Xiaoyin gave him a flick on the forehead: "If a kidnapper takes you away, do you think he'll treat you well? He'll beat you eight times a day, break your legs, and then see how you get back! You, Tanggao, Xiaoyuan, especially you, don't run around."

With Xiaoyin watching over and managing things, Nie Qingqing felt much more at ease.

Yu Zhengmin praised, "Tangyuan is getting more and more troublesome, but he only submits to his sister's discipline."

Nie Qingqing sat on the lower bunk, watching the farmland rushing past the window, feeling quite content, and smiled:

"That's right, that's what they call one thing subduing another. Everyone in our family is afraid of my older sister. My cousin doesn't dare to say a word in my presence. He couldn't beat me when he was little, but now that he's so big, he's still afraid of me. Sometimes my second aunt gets so angry with him that she comes to me to complain. Only I can control him."

...

Along the way, there were many children, chatting and laughing, and before they knew it, it was time for bed.

Nie Qingqing didn't dare to sleep too soundly. She woke up several times throughout the night to make sure the children were all there. It wasn't until dawn, when the next stop was their destination and there were no stops along the way, that she finally managed to fall into a deep sleep.

"Mom, we're almost there!" Tangyuan woke Nie Qingqing up and then went to call Tanggao and Xiaoyuan.

Song Xiaoyin had already taken out the toothpaste and toothbrushes and was handing them out to everyone. She gave Nie Qingqing her toothpaste and said, "Aunt Qingqing, the flight attendant said we'll be arriving in half an hour."

So fast! We need to hurry. Everyone lined up on the train to brush their teeth and wash their faces. The train slowed down and pulled into the station, where Song Zhao was waiting on the platform.

"Dad, we're here!" The windows of the green train could be opened, and Tangyuan waved excitedly.

Xiao Yuan waved quickly: "Dad, I miss you. Do you miss me?"

Song Zhao had seen it earlier. He chased after the train to the corresponding carriage door, waved to them, and his gaze fell on Nie Qingqing.

Nie Qingqing waved vigorously, too embarrassed to shout like Xiao Yuan.

As soon as they got out of the car, Song Zhao hugged Tangyuan and Xiaoyuan in turn: "It's only been two months, and you two have gotten heavier and taller!"

Kids grow so fast, they change every day. Song Zhao put the child down, and Nie Qingqing's hand was taken in his: "I've booked a hotel for you. The hotel is famous for its morning tea. Let's go, let's go there for breakfast."