Jiang Yongmei took the things and quickly smiled as she ushered them into the house.
"It's great that you could come; we appreciate your kindness. But the journey from Ancheng must have been long and bumpy. Were you tired?"
"What's the big deal?"
Grandma Lu waved her hand.
“I’m still in good health. It’s a good opportunity to bring Jiaping out for a walk. He’s been cooped up at home reading lately, it’s time for him to see some people.”
She then turned to look at Su Qingzhi.
"Nian looks really pretty today. She has delicate features and a clean temperament. She's even more eye-catching than the actresses in movies."
Su Qingzhi lowered her head and smiled shyly.
"Thank you for the compliment, Grandma Lu. You flatter me too much."
"Alright, alright."
Grandma Lu waved her hand.
"Jiaping and I will find a place to sit ourselves. You go and attend to the other guests. We're all family, so there's no need to be so formal. Don't just focus on us."
"Okay, Grandma Lu."
Su Qingzhi nodded obediently, "Wait until I'm done with this busy period."
"Okay, okay, you can go ahead and get busy."
Su Qingzhi turned around and went to greet the others.
Shen Cunpu stood at the entrance of the courtyard to greet the guests.
He would occasionally straighten his collar and glance down at his old watch.
His expression showed both anticipation and a hint of nervousness.
Suddenly, a voice rang out.
"Dad? You're back!"
Everyone turned to look.
A man dressed in an old gray cloth shirt was slowly approaching, carrying a canvas bag on his back.
Shen Cunpu rushed over excitedly.
His eyes instantly reddened.
"Dad! Why did you suddenly come back? No one told me beforehand!"
He took the backpack from his father's shoulder.
His father's return was more than just a surprise to him.
It feels more like a long-awaited sense of fulfillment.
The courtyard was originally bustling with laughter.
All sounds ceased abruptly.
All eyes turned to the entrance of the courtyard.
None of them had ever seen Shen Cunpu's father.
Even Captain Zhang and Political Commissar Shen had only heard that he was doing classified work.
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