The next day, the sun was shining brightly. Lin Qing got up early. He had discussed it with Gu Nanxun and his parents the day before, and they planned to take the children to visit their maternal grandparents today.

Lin Qing tiptoed into the children's room and saw that they were still fast asleep. She couldn't bear to wake them, so she decided to let them sleep a little longer. She turned and went out to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

"Xixi, why are you up so early!"

As soon as Lin Qing entered the kitchen, she saw Zhao Xi busy at work, and breakfast was almost ready. She couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"Didn't we say we were going to see Grandpa and Grandma today? So I got up early. Why did you get up so early too? Why didn't you sleep a little longer!"

Zhao Xi smiled and said upon hearing this.

"Xixi, you're so wonderful! I even feel like my third brother isn't good enough for you!"

Lin Qing reached out and hugged Zhao Xi's arm, saying coquettishly that she should have called her Third Sister-in-law, but she was used to calling her Xi Xi. At first, she wasn't used to it, and Zhao Xi didn't care about it, so she hadn't changed her address.

"Little sister, how could you undermine your third brother behind his back!"

Lin Qing was clinging to Zhao Xi and acting coquettishly when she suddenly heard a plaintive voice behind her.

"Hehe... Third Brother, what are you saying! I don't understand. Well... since the food is ready, I won't go over and join in the fun. I'll go call Mom and Dad to eat."

After saying that, Lin Qing quickly left the kitchen and ran to where Zhang Linjianguo and Dong Xiulan lived.

Lin Jianguo and Dong Xiulan were already impatient. If they weren't unfamiliar with Beijing, they would have gone to see their parents yesterday. They hadn't seen their parents for nine years since they were sent to the countryside.

"Qingqing! Look. How does Mom look in this dress?"

Lin Qing came to invite Dong Xiulan and the others to dinner, but as soon as she entered the room, Dong Xiulan pulled her to choose clothes for her.

"Mom, you look so beautiful in this dress, so radiant... You look several years younger! If people didn't know us, they'd think we were sisters!"

Lin Qing hugged Dong Xiulan's arm and said with a grin.

Dong Xiulan's smile widened upon hearing this. She reached out and nudged Lin Qing's head, laughing as she said, "You silly child, always teasing your mother. How old is your mother? Still talking about sisters..."

Although Dong Xiulan said those words, the smile that wouldn't stop playing on her lips betrayed her joyful mood.

Looking at Dong Xiulan's radiant smile, Lin Qing couldn't help but think that no matter the era, women always like to be told they are young.

However, Lin Qing wasn't exaggerating too much. Over the years, thanks to the conditioning of her health pills, Dong Xiulan's face has no wrinkles at all. Moreover, Dong Xiulan herself is beautiful. Now, standing next to Lin Qing, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they are sisters.

"I didn't lie to Mom, you can ask Dad if you don't believe me!"

Lin Qing looked at Lin Jianguo beside her and said with a grin.

"Qingqing is right, Xiulan, you've gotten younger and younger over the years!"

Lin Jianguo watched his daughter and wife laughing so hard their eyes were almost closed. When he heard his daughter's question, he immediately agreed.

"Alright, alright, you two are always making fun of me. Didn't you say you wanted to eat? Let's go quickly! Don't keep the children waiting."

Dong Xiulan tried hard to suppress the smile on her lips, but she couldn't. So she stopped forcing it, reached out and nudged Lin Qing and Lin Jianguo, and said apologetically.

The group arrived at the restaurant, where the children were already seated at the table.

"Good morning, Dad and Mom." Dong Xiulan walked in and Gu Nanxun greeted her.

Good morning, Dad and Mom!

Zhao Xi also said with a grin.

Good morning, Grandpa, Grandma, and Mom!

Gu Nianqing, Gu Yichen, Gu Shulan, Gu Zichen, and Gu Ziyao spoke together.

"Good morning, Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt!"

Third Brother and Zhao Xi's children, Lin Haoyang, Lin Yuxuan, and Lin Shishi, spoke together.

"Good morning...good morning...everyone, let's eat quickly, we're going to visit your grandparents later!"

Dong Xiulan said with a smile

The children were excited when they heard they were going to visit their maternal grandparents, as they hadn't seen them in a long time.

After breakfast, Gu Nanxun and Lin Yunfeng drove their family to Lin Qing's maternal grandparents' house. The car Lin Yunfeng was driving was borrowed by Gu Nanxun from his uncle the day before. There were too many people in the family, and one car definitely wouldn't be enough, so Gu Nanxun borrowed his uncle's car yesterday.

"My maternal grandparents' house has lots of delicious food, and they also have a big yellow dog," Gu Zichen said excitedly.

"I love the big yellow dog the most! Where are Mommy Jump and Nao Nao?" Gu Ziyao asked Lin Qing.

When the other children heard Gu Ziyao's question, they all stared intently at Lin Qing.

Jump and Nao are the offspring of Thunder and Lightning. Their names were given by Yichen, who said they were two lively dogs.

When Thunder and Lightning reached a certain age, Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun brought them into the space and told the children that Thunder and Lightning had grown old. The children were sad for several days because of this! From then on, they paid more attention to Jump and Noisy. Today, Zichen suddenly mentioned the big yellow dog at her grandmother's house, which made the children think of Jump and Noisy again.

Lin Qing reached out and patted Gu Ziyao's head, then said with a smile, "Tiaotiao and Naonao are with your Uncle Dongzi! Your Uncle Dongzi will bring them over in a few days!"

Hearing that their parents hadn't abandoned Tiaotiao and Naonao, the children felt relieved.

"My grandparents will cook lots of delicious food for us," Gu Yichen said with a smile, rubbing his stomach.

“Yes, my uncle also makes toys for us,” Gu Zichen added.

Gu Nianqing watched his younger siblings with a smile. He hadn't had much contact with his maternal grandparents, but he remembered that they always had a way of making the children happy. The kind old couple always had a kind smile on their faces, which made people want to get close to them.

The car slowly came to a stop in front of a quaint little courtyard. Liu Chuanfang, who was inside the house, heard the commotion at the door and came out to check.

As soon as Liu Chuanfang came out, she saw Lin Qing leading the children down from the car. Her eyes lit up and she immediately said to Lin Qing happily, "Qingqing, you and Nanxun are back! That's great! I was wondering why the magpies were chirping all day!"