The two elders of the Ruan family sat down in the main seats, and both of them couldn't wait to see the younger generations who came from afar.
Old Madam Ruan pulled her grandson to sit beside her. She looked at the younger generations of the Yun family with a kind and friendly gaze and waved to them excitedly, "Come, children, come here, let me take a good look."
Li Shutong stood up first and walked to the two elders, bowing respectfully and politely. "Grandpa, Grandma, I'm Shaofan's daughter-in-law, Li Shutong. My family is from Haicheng. Shaofan and I met, fell in love, and got married while studying at Fudan University in Haicheng."
Old Madam Ruan stood up with the help of a cane, and excitedly stepped forward to hold her hand, squeezing it tightly with a very excited look on her face: "Good child, my good granddaughter-in-law, thanks to you for accompanying Shao Fan all these years, accompanying him through the trough of despair. Our Shao Fan is so lucky to have met you and married a good daughter-in-law like you."
"Grandma, you're too kind. I'm lucky to be able to marry into the Yun family and become Shao Fan's wife."
Li Shutong was speaking from the heart. She and her husband got married after falling in love freely. From the time they met until now, they have never had a quarrel or an argument. They always discuss everything and have always been very loving and happy.
"Okay, okay, okay."
Old Madam Ruan said three "good" words in a row, and it was obvious that she was very satisfied with her granddaughter-in-law. She quickly took off the jade necklace hanging around her neck and solemnly placed it in her hands.
"Shutong, I've worn this necklace for forty years. When Fengyi was still alive, I told her that this necklace was for Shaofan's wife as a wedding gift. I've finally waited for this day, and I can finally give it to you."
"Grandma, thank you."
Li Shutong could feel the deep affection of her elders, and her eyes turned red with emotion for a moment.
"You're welcome. It hasn't been easy for you and Shao Fan along the way. You've been with him through thick and thin over the years, given birth to his children and run his family business, and taught them well. You deserve it." As Mrs. Ruan spoke, she helped her put the necklace on and carefully arranged it for her.
Today, Li Shutong was wearing a simple yet elegant knee-length cheongsam, which matched the necklace perfectly. Old Madam Ruan looked at her with satisfaction and a kind smile: "The women of Haicheng are naturally delicate and elegant, and they look best in cheongsam. Our Shutong also has the beautiful charm of Haicheng women, and she is a perfect match for Shaofan."
Yun Shaofan smiled at the side, his face full of smiles as he said, "Grandma, when I first met Shutong, she was wearing a cheongsam and holding a book as she walked past me. I only took a glance at her and then ran after her."
"Ha ha..."
The two elders of the Ruan family laughed heartily. Mrs. Ruan clapped his hands with a smile, her eyes showing a bit of nostalgia as she told a story from the past: "It was the same when your father was pursuing Feng Yi. We took Feng Yi and Zhen Ting and Zhen Bang to visit the capital. Your grandfather fell in the rain and twisted his leg muscles and couldn't walk. We asked your grandfather to come over to treat him and give him medicine. Your father came with him at that time."
"Li Qing was sixteen or seventeen at the time, very smart and clever. As soon as he arrived, he had his eyes glued to Feng Yi. He would find all sorts of excuses to visit the three siblings every day, and would take the initiative to act as a tour guide to take us everywhere."
"When we left Kyoto, he even talked to my wife and me alone. He said he wanted to pursue Feng Yi and asked us to give him a chance to show his talents."
"We were living in Singapore at the time, and he asked for our home address. He came the following year and even got into the best medical school in Singapore. It was during those years that we got to know each other and decided to be together forever."
When talking about the past of their daughter and son-in-law, the two old people were full of nostalgia and unspeakable pain. The early death of their daughter and son-in-law has always been the deepest pain in their hearts.
They were old, and it was not appropriate for them to get too emotional. Ruan Zhenting came over just in time to change the subject, "Dad, Mom, let's not talk about the past for now. Shaofan's three children, as well as Jinghong's daughter and son-in-law are here. Let's meet these younger generations first."
"Oh, okay, okay."
Madam Ruan quickly collected her thoughts and pulled Li Shutong to sit beside her, "Shaofan, Shutong, sit next to grandma."
The four Yun Huaying siblings stood up together, walked forward and bowed, greeting, "Grandfather, Grandma."
"Why."
The two elders responded. Old Ruan, who was wearing reading glasses, stood up tremblingly. His eyes fell on Yun Huaying. His lips trembled with excitement. "Child, you, you..."
Ruan Zhenting stepped forward to support him and introduced him: "Dad, this is Jinghong's daughter Huaying. She looks a lot like Fengyi."
"Like, like, like our Feng Yi." Old Ruan nodded repeatedly.
Old Madam Ruan had also stood up. Seeing Yun Huaying's appearance clearly, she realized that it matched the daughter she remembered. She was so moved that she burst into tears. "My Fengyi, my daughter..."
Yun Huaying stepped forward to support her. Elders are old and they cannot stand excessive emotional fluctuations. She is not good at comforting the elders, so she can only gently stroke her back to relieve her excitement.
Yun Shaofan and Ruan Zhenting tried to comfort the old man, and he soon calmed down. However, the two elders held Yun Huaying's hands tightly and did not let go. Their two pairs of eyes, full of vicissitudes of life, were glued to her, as if they were afraid that she would disappear in the blink of an eye.
"Jinghong...our Jinghong was also a miserable child, she died early."
"We should have taken her away back then, and taken all three of you, father and son, away. Then you and your daughter wouldn't have died so early, and Shao Fan wouldn't have suffered so much."
Ruan Lao blamed himself and felt guilty, his eyes filled with grief. He held Yun Huaying tightly and refused to let go. "Grandmaster, I'm sorry for you. I'm sorry for you."
"Grandfather, Grandma, it's not your fault that Grandpa and Mom died young. My uncle once said that this was their destined fate, an inevitable calamity for the Yun family. Grandfather didn't want to take Uncle and Mom with him to leave with the Ruan family. Firstly, he had reasons he couldn't leave, and secondly, they knew their own fate. Following the Ruan family would also result in a similar early death, so please don't blame yourselves or feel sad."
"Child, what do you mean by this?" Mr. Ruan was a little confused.
"Grandfather, you should have some understanding of the Yun family. The Yun family's direct lineage has a unique heritage and perseverance. As the heir, Grandfather could have disbanded the Yun family, but he must shoulder the legacy and responsibility, and the Yun family's mission must continue."
"The Yun family's medical skills have been passed down for thousands of years. They have saved the dying and the wounded, and performed good deeds to accumulate virtue. Our ancestors have accumulated countless merits and virtues. The gods in heaven will naturally bless our descendants."
"Grandpa and Mom had limited lifespans in this life and passed away early. I believe that with the protection of the Yun family's ancestors, they must be living a happy life in heaven and should have been reunited with Grandma."
The two elders of the Ruan family are both Buddhists. They have believed in Buddhism and done good deeds since they were young. In recent years, they have been devoted to practicing Buddhism. They recite scriptures, chant Buddha's name, and pray for blessings on time every day. So they understand and agree with what she said.
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