As the roar of the car gradually faded into the distance, the educated youth of Chaoyang Brigade, filled with anticipation for the future and memories of the past, embarked on their journey home.

Gu Nanxun was driving, and Lin Qing was sitting inside. She looked out the window at the scenery rushing past, her heart filled with emotion.

"Qingqing, what are you thinking about?" Gu Nanxun asked softly, noticing Lin Qing's thoughtful gaze.

Lin Qing snapped out of her reverie and smiled slightly: "I was thinking, time really flies. In the blink of an eye, ten years have passed. Our efforts over the years have finally paid off. And this long period of 10 years is finally coming to an end."

Upon hearing this, Gu Nanxun reached out and grasped Lin Qing's hand, saying gently, "Yes, the future will see the rapid development of our motherland."

Lin Qing nodded, her eyes sparkling with longing: "Yes, the future belongs to us."

Over the years, they have accumulated a great deal of resources and have finally weathered the storm of the past decade. Now it is time for them to make their mark.

...

The car continued its journey, passing through fields and over hills. Lin Qing gazed at the scenery outside the window, a smile unconsciously spreading across her face. She was in a particularly good mood because she knew that a whole new world awaited them.

A few days later, Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun finally arrived in Liaoning Province. They didn't stop anywhere else and drove straight to their doorstep.

The car had just stopped in front of the house when the door opened from the inside, and Lin Jianguo and Dong Xiulan came out to greet them with smiles on their faces.

"Qingqing, Nanxun, you're finally back!"

Ever since they agreed to go to Beijing together, Lin Jianguo and Dong Xiulan had started packing their luggage. After they finished packing, they began to look forward to their daughter and son-in-law's return. These days, they would look outside from time to time. No matter what noises they heard outside, they would open the door to see if their daughter and son-in-law had returned. Just now, when the car sounded at the door, Lin Jianguo and Dong Xiulan's hearts skipped a beat. They couldn't help but think that their daughter and son-in-law must have returned.

As soon as Dong Xiulan opened the door, she saw her daughter and son-in-law getting out of the car, and a bright smile immediately appeared on her face.

"Mom and Dad, we're back!" Lin Qing ran over excitedly and hugged her parents tightly.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back." Dong Xiulan stroked her daughter's hair, tears welling in her eyes. They never imagined that their daughter would be sent to the countryside for ten years, but fortunately, she was very happy. Not only was she married and had children, but her husband was also a good man, and her children were smart and lovely. Now, the couple had even been admitted to university.

Gu Nanxun stepped forward and respectfully greeted his father-in-law and mother-in-law: "Dad, Mom, we're back."

"Good, good, it's good that you're back." Lin Jianguo patted Gu Nanxun's shoulder excitedly, his eyes full of approval.

"Zichen, Ziyao and the others?"

The group stood at the door and talked for a while. Suddenly, Dong Xiulan peeked behind Lin Qing several times, then looked at the car window and asked in confusion.

“My mother-in-law and I went to Beijing first. This time the journey was quite long and the trip was also quite long. I was worried that they wouldn’t be able to handle the journey, so I asked my mother-in-law to take them back to Beijing first.”

Lin Qing reached out and grabbed Dong Xiulan's arm, smiling as she spoke.

Upon hearing this, Dong Xiulan's face showed a hint of regret, but it quickly turned into understanding. She smiled and nodded, saying, "That's fine. After all, the children are still young and won't be used to such a long car ride!"

Lin Qing smiled and nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, that's what I think too. Mom, don't worry, you'll see them soon."

"Alright, let's go inside and talk about it!"

Lin Jianguo reached out and patted Gu Nanxun on the shoulder, saying with a smile.

"Yes...yes...you must be tired after driving for several days. Come in, Mom will make you something to eat!"

Upon hearing this, Dong Xiulan nodded hurriedly, then smiled and pulled her daughter into the house.

Everyone followed Dong Xiulan into the house.

"We had dumplings for lunch, and Mom made a lot. I'll cook some for you!"

Dong Xiulan said with a smile.

Lin Qing reached out and hugged Dong Xiulan, saying happily, "Thank you, Mom!"

She knew it wasn't because she made too much at noon; she must have made extra on purpose.

Lin Qing was right. Ever since she knew they were coming back, Dong Xiulan would cook extra every day at noon, just in case they were hungry. If they weren't coming back, she and Lin Jianguo would eat dinner together.

...

After finishing their meal, Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun rested at the Lin family home for another night. The next morning, they took Lin Jianguo and Dong Xiulan by car and embarked on their journey to Beijing.

Today is the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, and there are only five days left until the Chinese New Year. They have to hurry, or they will definitely miss the New Year.

...

Three days later, the group finally arrived in Beijing. Gu Nanxun drove Lin Qing and his mother-in-law to his courtyard house in Beijing, the one Zhao Xuan had given him. Lin Yunfeng and Zhao Xi had already settled in the courtyard house.

"Dad, Mom, sister, brother-in-law, you're finally back!"

These past few days, Lin Yunfeng had been loitering around the front yard from time to time, and finally, he ran into Lin Qing and the others the moment they returned.

That day, he was watching the old man next door play chess in the alley when he suddenly heard the sound of a car in the distance. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw the car he was waiting for every day. So he stood up and excitedly shouted to the people in the car.

Gu Nanxun drove the car to the gate of the courtyard at a leisurely pace, and Lin Yunfeng ran back at this time.

"Dad, Mom, sister, brother-in-law, you're finally back!"

Lin Yunfeng said, panting.

"Third Brother, come quickly and get the things. Let's go inside first and talk!"

Lin Qing was also happy to see Lin Yunfeng.

"Dad, Mom, Qingqing, Brother Gu, you're back!"

Zhao Xi was inside the house when she heard Lin Yunfeng's loud voice, so she quickly came out and greeted Lin Qing and her mother-in-law.

"Yes, I'm back. Thank you for your hard work, Xixi!"

Dong Xiulan greeted Zhao Xi with a beaming smile, saying she was extremely satisfied with her daughter-in-law. Not only was she good to her son, but she had also given her two grandsons and a granddaughter. Most importantly, she was good to her daughter as well, and there were no conflicts between the two women. The only problem was that she always called her son-in-law "Brother Gu," and no matter what she said, she wouldn't change it.