The elderly couple were both open-minded people, and since Shen Sisi was family, they didn't hide anything from her.

Shen Sisi looked at the pile of receipts and the bag of envelopes beside them, hesitating to take them: "Mom and Dad, thank you for your kindness, I appreciate it, but you don't need the gifts, you can keep them for yourselves."

Xu Hongying angrily shoved the ticket into her hand: "We're all family, why are you being so polite?"

“Logically speaking, we should visit our in-laws in person, but…” Xu Hongying glared at Gu Chengfeng reproachfully. This brat actually dared to stop her!

Gu Changhe nodded: "That's right. You're all married, and it's really not right for us not to have eaten or met your family yet. However, this brat also told us that if we want to meet your family, we have to follow his advice and choose a suitable time to have a gathering."

"This kid is used to being domineering. He even interferes when we meet with our in-laws. All those years of studying have gone to waste!"

Shen Sisi quietly grasped Gu Chengfeng's hand; it was truly not easy for her!

He charged ahead alone, shielding her from everything.

So how could she bear to let Gu Chengfeng be misunderstood?

"Mom and Dad, it has nothing to do with Chengfeng. I just haven't figured out how to tell you yet."

Chen Sisi took a deep breath and confessed, "Our family situation is a bit complicated. My parents have passed away. I'm only close to my aunt, but we had some disagreements with my uncle. When I go back this time, I'll discuss it with my aunt and see when we can meet again!"

Chen Sisi spoke very cryptically, but everyone here is in their forties or fifties, so who wouldn't understand the meaning behind her words?

This matter cannot be rushed!

"Alright then, please give our New Year's greetings to your aunt and uncle for us. We hope our two families can meet again soon!"

Chen Sisi held a thick stack of receipts in her hand, looked at Gu Chengfeng in front of her, and accepted the old people's kindness with his affirmative look.

On the afternoon of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Gu Chengfeng and Shen Sisi went out.

Just before leaving, Niu Niu hugged her leg and said, "Mommy, Mommy, don't leave me behind. Niu Niu wants to go too."

He pondered for a moment, his heart softening. He touched her frostbitten little face and said, "Sweetie, it's too cold, and the journey is bumpy. I'm afraid you'll catch a cold. Will you stay home and be a good girl?"

"No, I want to stay with Mommy!" Niu Niu burst into tears, clinging to her lap like a little oil bottle.

"No, I want my mom!"

Niu Niu's tears flowed down her face like beans spilling out.

Her pink little nose blew out a big snot bubble.

Sighing, Niu Niu couldn't bear it and shed tears. This was the first time in Niu Niu's life that she had been separated from him and lived in a long-distance relationship.

"Take her with you!" Gu Chengfeng said softly.

"this……"

"I will protect her and never let her get cold."

Gu Chengfeng had already given his full assurance, so what could Chen Sisi say? Of course, she was more than willing.

"Sweetie, hurry up and thank Daddy!"

Niu Niu smiled sweetly, her eyes crinkling, and her chubby little legs bounced on the ground as she cheered.

"Thank you, Dad! Dad is the best!"

Gu Chengfeng looked at the little girl with doting eyes. The baby was making a fuss, and his wife was laughing. He finally felt like he had a home.

I wonder if his and Sisi's child will also be this lively little one in the future?

He secretly thought that Niu Niu was too lonely and it was time to have a younger brother or sister.

When the family of three returned to Linxian County, it was already dark.

Zhao Shilan received a phone call in the morning, informing her that Sisi and Gu Chengfeng were coming back to pay their New Year's respects, and she happily looked forward to it all day.

We've been waiting for this moment for ages, and finally, they've arrived home.

As soon as Zhao Shilan saw Shen Sisi, she could clearly sense the change in her.

She has become more beautiful and more confident!

It exudes an aura of happiness from the inside out, gently shedding all its thorns.

Now, the smile on her face is like the warm sun in winter, illuminating and warming her world.

It wasn't just Chen Sisi who changed; Niu Niu's changes were also particularly noticeable.

In the past, this child was always sickly, pale and thin, skin and bones, with dry and yellow hair and lifeless eyes, which was heartbreaking to see.

Many people thought the child wouldn't survive, but Shen Sisi persevered and raised the child to the age of three.

As a result, Niu Niu changed drastically after only a short time in Jiangcheng.

The child's originally thin and sallow face, with a sickly complexion, has now been nourished to a fair and rosy glow, and her face has become plump. Apart from being a little thin, she looks no different from an ordinary child.

Not only that, the little girl's eyes lit up, and she looked around curiously. She nestled in Gu Chengfeng's arms with a happy smile on her face.

Seeing the changes in the mother and daughter, Zhao Shilan couldn't help but shed tears, silently saying, "Sister, do you see? Sisi didn't marry the wrong person."

As the saying goes, loving someone is like growing a flower. After marrying Gu Chengfeng, the mother and daughter finally lived a more beautiful life under his careful care.

"Auntie!"

"Sisi!"

The two were extremely excited to see each other. Although they had only been separated for a short time, it felt like three or five years had passed. They hugged each other tightly.

Even from afar, Shen Sisi noticed the changes in her aunt.

She was completely different from the timid and submissive woman she had been before.

My aunt has learned to dress up; she's wearing a new dress and has even styled her hair, adding a brown bow hairnet.

"Auntie, it's been so long! I've missed you so much..."

Zhao Shilan held her hand: "Auntie missed you too. Come on, stop chatting at the door and come in!"

The young couple entered the house carrying a pile of gifts and holding their daughter, Niu Niu, in their arms.

As soon as I entered, I heard Chen Jianguo cursing and swearing on the sofa.

"What are you showing off?"

"I've never seen you this diligent during previous Chinese New Year celebrations."

"So what if she married a military officer? That's no big deal!"

Chen Sisi's blood pressure spiked instantly. Just as she was about to retort, she heard her aunt's voice: "Chen Jianguo, you think you're so great? Hurry up and peel some green beans for me!"

This scene completely terrified Shen Sisi.

After all these years of living together, my aunt has never dared to say a harsh word to my uncle. Why is she standing so straight today?

"You, Zhao Shilan, think you're so great just because you've adopted a godson!"

Shen Sisi then remembered that Hei Zi had said before that he had recognized Zhao Shijielan as his godmother, and with Hei Zi protecting her, who would dare to bully her?

At this moment, Chen Ting, rubbing her eyes and sporting a messy hairstyle, came out of the room.

"On such a joyous New Year, I was wondering who was bringing bad luck? Turns out it was you!"

What a small world!

Forgot, this is Chen Ting's home!

Hearing the barbed words in her speech, Zhao Shilan frowned: "You child, how have I taught you? Is this how you talk to people?"

Chen Ting's eyes were bloodshot, and she gritted her teeth: "Mom, don't forget, she ruined my job and my marriage!"

"Chen Ting, what do you mean you said I ruined everything? Have you no shame!"