"Oh, sis, that's just how it is in boys' dorms, they're used to fooling around," Zhou Qingyue quickly explained.

"Go back and study hard, and stop fooling around with others." Zhou Qinglan glared at her younger brother.

This kid is such a worry. Luckily, the two schools are close by, so the siblings can see each other every week. With her keeping an eye on him, the brat hasn't gone astray.

The fact that Northeast Normal University and Jilin University of Technology are located next to each other perfectly illustrates the saying.

"Flowers at the Normal University, grass at the Engineering University, and monks from the Optical and Mechanical Engineering Department running all over the streets."

Generally speaking, there are more female students at normal universities, and they are all outstanding in appearance, while there are more male students at technical universities, and there are always a few outstanding in appearance.

Sheng Xiping may not have met others, but for the Zhou siblings, it's quite fitting.

"I know, I know, you just love to nag."

"You two haven't seen each other in a long time, so I won't bother you any longer. We'll find time to get together again after Dad's finished with his work."

Zhou Qingyue winked at Sheng Xiping, then grabbed a large bag and ran off.

"That bastard, what did he mean just now?" Zhou Qinglan asked, hands on her hips, watching her younger brother run away as fast as he could.

Sheng Xiping put his arm around his wife and they went back into the room, where they sat down on the edge of the bed.

"What else could he mean? He just wants us to seize the opportunity, right? Honey, it's been almost two months since we last saw each other, don't you miss me?"

Sheng Xiping put his arm around his wife's waist and whispered in her ear.

Zhou Qinglan's face flushed instantly, and she pushed Sheng Xiping away forcefully, "What nonsense are you spouting in broad daylight?"

"Oh, if it doesn't work during the day, then it'll be at night," Sheng Xiping said with a grin, unconcerned.

"Can't you think of anything else? You're never serious all day long."

Zhou Qinglan angrily pushed Sheng Xiping away and turned away, ignoring him.

"Why be serious with your own wife?" Sheng Xiping didn't care about any of that and continued to cling to her, hugging her and laughing.

Zhou Qinglan was so amused by Sheng Xiping that she didn't know whether to be angry or amused, so she could only swing her fist and punch him a couple of times.

"Stop fooling around. I still have to tutor Chen Feng and Chen Yue this afternoon. You rarely come all this way, shouldn't you go and see Brother Chen and his wife?"

Zhou Qinglan and the others received a telegram from home yesterday, informing them that Sheng Xiping had accompanied Zhou Mingyuan to the provincial capital.

The siblings went to pick him up at the station today, but they haven't had a chance to inform Chen Ruiqing and his wife yet.

As is customary, Zhou Qinglan would go to the Chen family every Sunday to tutor Chen Feng and Chen Yue. Since there was no prior notice, she would definitely have to go this afternoon.

“Sure, I’ve been wanting to see Brother Ruiqing for a long time.”

Sheng Xiping had come to the provincial capital intending to visit Chen Ruiqing, so let's go together this afternoon.

The couple left the hotel, bought some things, and then went to the Chen family's house.

"Brother Ruiqing, sister-in-law, it's been a long time."

Sheng Xiping and Zhou Qinglan pushed open the door and entered the courtyard, just in time to see the couple tidying up the coal shed.

Chen Ruiqing has performed exceptionally well in recent years and has been promoted from deputy director to director.

Fortunately, the company offered subsidized housing this year, and Chen Ruiqing applied for one. She will be moving there soon.

It happened to be Sunday, so Chen Ruiqing turned down some social engagements and stayed home with Shao Minzhi to tidy up in advance, giving away unwanted items to avoid being in a rush when moving.

"Hey, what wind blew my brother here?"

Upon hearing the voice, Chen Ruiqing immediately looked up and saw that it was Sheng Xiping. He was so happy that he quickly took off his gloves and walked over to Sheng Xiping.

"Brother, long time no see."

In the past two years, Chen Ruiqing has been busy with work and hasn't had much time to accompany Chen Feng and the others to Qianchuan. It was always Zhou Qinglan who led them during summer vacation.

Therefore, Chen Ruiqing and Sheng Xiping had indeed not seen each other for quite some time.

"My father-in-law came to the provincial capital for a meeting, and I came to join in the fun."

"Didn't I just arrive this morning? I came to visit Brother Ruiqing and his wife this afternoon."

Sheng Xiping handed the items in his hand to Chen Ruiqing, saying, "I came in a hurry and didn't bring much with me. I just went to buy these."

"Oh dear, look at you, you've already come, why did you bring anything? You've been sending so many things here over the years!"

Chen Ruiqing took the two bundles of things and handed them to Shao Minzhi.

That's true. Every year at the end of the year, Sheng Xiping would send a lot of mountain products to the Chen family.

Chen Feng and Chen Yue would go back to the forest farm to stay in the summer. Every time they returned to the provincial capital, the Sheng family would bring them a lot of food and supplies.

"Come on, come on, brother, sister-in-law, let's go inside and talk."

Chen Ruiqing was working at home and was covered in coal dust, so he couldn't get too close to Sheng Xiping. He just gestured for Sheng Xiping and his wife to come inside.

"Xiaofeng, Yue'er, look! Who's here?"

Chen Ruiqing led Sheng Xiping and his wife into the house, and before they even entered, he called out.

Chen Feng and Chen Yue were reading and doing their homework inside the room when they heard the noise, so they put down their pens and came out.

"Uncle, oh my, what brings you here?" Upon seeing Sheng Xiping, Chen Feng happily rushed over and hugged him tightly.

Even though this child has returned to the provincial capital, his relationship with the Sheng family remains the same. He is always extremely affectionate towards Sheng Xiping whenever he sees him.

Sheng Xiping reached out and gestured above Chen Feng's head, "Hey, you've grown taller again. You've shot up quite a bit since you came back to the forest farm last year."

Fourteen-year-old Chen Feng is already about 1.7 meters tall.

Looking at his tall and strong appearance now, who would have thought that just a few years ago he was a skinny little boy?

"Uncle, how are Xinhua and Xinyu? I miss them so much. How are Grandpa and Grandma? Are they doing well?"

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