When Shang Ziming returned home, it was already night and the stars were out.
The family had already eaten dinner and were sitting in the living room chatting.
Seeing Shang Ziming return at this time, I was both surprised and delighted.
"Xiao Mu, you're back! Have you eaten? I'll ask Aunt Li to make you a bowl of noodles." Shan Zhishu stood up excitedly, after all, she hadn't seen her youngest son for half a year.
"No need, Mom. I've already eaten." Shang Ziming shook his head, quickly stopping her from going to work.
"Eldest sister-in-law, second sister-in-law." In the living room, besides Shan Zhishu, there were also Shang's eldest daughter-in-law Liu Yun and second daughter-in-law Cui Hui.
"Third brother." The two had already stood up and greeted each other.
Shang Ziming didn't have much to talk about with these female nannies, so he naturally changed the subject, "Are Dad, my eldest brother, and my second brother in the study?"
“Your dad and older brother are here, but Xiao Lu hasn’t come back yet. Hanwen and Ganwen went out to play. They’ll be overjoyed to know you’re back,” Shan Zhishu said with a smile.
"Hmm." Thinking of his two clingy nephews, Shang Ziming's expression softened, but only for a moment.
"I'm going to find Dad. You two continue your conversation," Shang Ziming said, turning and going upstairs.
"You..." Shan Zhishu wanted to say something, but watching his departing figure, she swallowed it back and sighed softly.
"Mom, judging from my third brother's condition, he must have something to talk to Dad and the others about. He's back now, and he can talk to you when he has time," Liu Yun comforted him understandingly.
"Hmm, I think he's lost weight," Shan Zhishu said with a worried expression.
Cui Hui immediately replied, "I'll go to the supply and marketing cooperative a little earlier tomorrow and try to buy more chicken, duck, fish and meat."
Because she works at the supply and marketing cooperative, she is responsible for the family's food expenses.
"Okay. Bring back some more flour to make dumplings, Xiao Mu likes them." Shan Zhishu ordered a few more dishes that Shang Zimu liked before stopping.
Cui Hui agreed to all of them, secretly telling herself that she must perform well tomorrow and prepare a good meal.
Shang Ziming went upstairs and knocked on the study door.
"Come in," the merchant's father said in a deep voice.
Shang Ziming pushed open the door and went in. "Dad, Big Brother, I'm back."
"Xiao Mu." Shang Ziyou stood up, strode towards Shang Zimu, hugged him, and gave him a good punch. "Good lad, it's good that you're back."
Shang Ziyou knew that his younger brother's mission this time was extremely dangerous, and he was very happy to see him return unscathed.
"Sit down." The merchant's father's eyes lit up when he saw his youngest son, but having held a high position for many years, he had long since mastered the art of concealing his emotions. He calmly asked, "Is the mission over?"
Shang Ziming shook his head. "Not yet. I just brought back some materials this time, and I plan to report to the leadership, convene experts, and conduct a risk assessment."
Mr. Shang nodded, his brows furrowing slightly, a fleeting expression on his face. "Then you can only stay for a few days? If your mother finds out, she'll probably start nagging again."
Thinking of the old woman's unreasonable demands, he felt a headache coming on. Maybe he shouldn't come back for the next few days? He could just stay in the lounge.
"Yes, I'll make time to talk to her about it." Shang Ziming felt a headache coming on when he thought about his mother's nagging, but as her child, he had to coax her no matter what.
The father nodded in satisfaction. His son could withstand most of the firepower if he charged ahead, and perhaps he could survive without having to sleep in the rest room.
There was only a small bed in the rest room, which was nowhere near as comfortable as sleeping at home. He was old and frail, so he wanted to avoid suffering if possible.
"After you get back from this mission, try not to go out. You should get on with your marriage."
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