Yang Qiaoqiao told Tong Xuejiao everything Yan Heqing had said about why he went abroad and how he came to see her today with a $1.8 million order contract, just to get her to say a few good words for him.

After listening, Tong Xuejiao sighed and looked at Yang Qiaoqiao, saying, "Qiaoqiao, I actually knew the reason why he went abroad a long time ago."

His parents came to talk to my parents, and my parents then told me.

"I don't want to talk to him now, and it's not really because of his past relationship with his ex. It's just that we... we've never gotten along since we were kids, and he's always complained that I'm not like a girl."

I also dislike his perpetually serious demeanor and pretentious act. Now, out of the blue, he's become the father of my child and wants to marry me. I don't know how to face him.

Yang Qiaoqiao: ...

She had heard a lot about how Yan Heqing and Tong Xuejiao had never gotten along since they were young.

However, she felt that Tong Xuejiao and Yan Heqing had a love-hate relationship before, but she didn't expect Tong Xuejiao to mind so much.

However, judging from Tong Xuejiao's words, as long as Yan Heqing is a little thick-skinned, the two should be able to get together sooner or later.

After leaving the Tong family, Yang Qiaoqiao called Yan Heqing and told him about Tong Xuejiao's thoughts.

Yan Heqing was instantly filled with fighting spirit.

If that's what Tong Xuejiao is worried about, then his chances are much greater.

Next, Yang Qiaoqiao continued to work on the garment factory, and by the time the Lunar New Year was approaching, the basic structure of the factory had been completed.

We're just waiting to do some simple renovations after the New Year, install the plumbing and electrical systems, and then bring in the sewing machine so we can officially start work.

Before the Lunar New Year, the workers were all preparing for their holiday, but it was the busiest time for Huo Beixiao and Yang Qiaoqiao.

In recent days, thanks to the introductions from Grandpa Xia and Yue's family, they have also built up a considerable network of connections in Haicheng.

The holidays were a good time to network and build relationships, so the two of them visited each family every day with carefully prepared gifts.

Before the Lunar New Year, Huo Beixiao and Yang Qiaoqiao had to go back to Sichuan Province to arrange all the business there.

Before leaving, Yang Qiaoqiao asked Lin Xiaohui, "Mom, after Beixiao and I go back and settle things over there, we will still come back to Haicheng for the New Year."

"Would you like to come back with us to celebrate the New Year with your elder brother, or stay in Haicheng and wait for us to return so we can celebrate the New Year together?"

Lin Xiaohui was conflicted. She had been in Haicheng with Yang Qiaoqiao and the others for almost half a year, and to be honest, she really missed home.

While missing home, I also feel a little reluctant to part with my two little ones.

If it weren't for the kidnapping incident involving the two children, she would have discussed with Huo Beixiao and Yang Qiaoqiao the possibility of taking the two children back to Sichuan Province so that they could focus on their careers in Haicheng.

Yang Qiaoqiao noticed Lin Xiaohui's dilemma and said, "Mom, why don't you go back? My sister-in-law is pregnant too. As her mother-in-law, you can't just leave your pregnant daughter-in-law alone, can you?"

The family planning policy is very strict now. Zheng Yulan already has a child, Xiao Guoqing, and was originally not allowed to have any more children.

Yang Jianguo had to pull a lot of strings and go through a lot of trouble to finally get a birth quota.

Lin Xiaohui hesitated for a part because she was afraid Yang Qiaoqiao would think she was being biased.

Now that Yang Qiaoqiao had said so, she no longer hesitated, "Okay, then I'll go back to Sichuan Province with you first."

If your sister-in-law needs me to take care of her, I will stay at home.

"Since your sister-in-law doesn't need me to take care of her, I'll just stay here and look after my An'an and Lele."

After Lin Xiaohui made her decision, Huo Beixiao booked the plane tickets.

Originally, Huo Beixiao and Yang Qiaoqiao planned to take both children back with them and then bring them back.

But when they were booking the plane tickets, Grandpa Xia, Grandma Xia, and Aunt Xia all told them to leave the child here.

"You two adults can go back. An'an and Lele are only this young. Taking them back and forth by plane and car is just putting a lot of strain on the child."

Su Pan frowned, strongly disapproving of them taking such a young child on a plane.

Yang Qiaoqiao thought about it and agreed.

Current aircraft manufacturing technology is limited, resulting in aircraft that are not only bumpy and dangerous, but also very noisy.

For children as young as An An and Le Le, that loud roar could cause considerable damage to their eardrums.

In the end, they agreed to the elders' request and left the two children in Haicheng.

On the day they were to return to Sichuan Province, Grandpa Xia, Grandma Xia, and Su Pan brought the children to see them off.

As they were about to enter the airport, Lin Xiaohui hugged An'an and then Lele, reluctant to let go of either of them.

Yang Qiaoqiao originally thought that they would only go back for a few days and not see the children for a few days, so it wouldn't be a big deal. After all, when they were busy, they would leave before the children woke up and return home after the children fell asleep, so they didn't have much time to spend with the children.

But when it was time to part ways, she felt a strong sense of reluctance.

Huo Beixiao hugged and kissed An'an repeatedly, reluctant to put down his little darling.

The two little ones, however, didn't seem to understand the meaning of parting. When they boarded the plane, Su Pan asked them to wave goodbye, and the two little ones obediently waved back, showing no reluctance whatsoever.

Looking at the two little ones, Yang Qiaoqiao felt both reluctant to part with them and amused.

No wonder it's said that it's the adults, not the children, who are tied together in the relationship between parents and children.

The two little ones acted as if nothing had happened, while she and Huo Beixiao, their elderly parents, were almost in tears.

Once on the plane, she couldn't help but tear up.

While wiping away her tears, Huo Beixiao teased her, "Wife, look at you. We've only been apart from the child for a few days, and you're already so reluctant to part with him. What will you do when the child grows up and wants to go to university in another city or even another country?"

"Should we have them take you with them?"

Yang Qiaoqiao glared at the man, "I wonder who was it that was hugging and kissing their daughter and wiping away tears before boarding the plane."

"Ahem..." Huo Beixiao cleared his throat awkwardly and said in a low voice, "Wife, you shouldn't say such things. I'm a grown man, and I have my pride too."

Yang Qiaoqiao couldn't help but chuckle when she saw his expression.

The two bantered like this, which lessened the sorrow of parting considerably.