During this time, Liu Yanran and Mu Lei were actively preparing to return to China. Liu Yanran began preparing the various procedures and arrangements required for returning to China, while Mu Lei was busy going through the relevant procedures for returning to China to invest.
As the country is in a state of disrepair, the country welcomes investment from foreign friends and overseas Chinese, but at the same time, it also needs to conduct strict inspections of potential risks.
In addition to his plans to return to China for investment, Mu Lei also intended to bring Xiao Liu'er back with him and conduct a paternity test to confirm whether he was indeed Liu Chunling's youngest son. Regardless of the test results, Xiao Liu'er would remain a member of the Mu family. Since Mu Nianzhen had decided not to marry and had completed the notarization of her property, all of her future inheritance would go to Xiao Liu'er.
However, Gu Shimiao did not plan to return to China with them. She had originally applied for a visa under the pretext of caring for Liu Yanran's child, and now she was facing some difficulties in staying in the United States.
In order to solve this problem, Liu Yanran came up with a solution, which was to have Gu Shimiao enrolled in the high school department of Chaoyang College and solve the visa problem by applying to study abroad.
Although the process was relatively tedious and complicated, thanks to my extensive network of contacts, I was able to successfully complete all the formalities in the end.
Liu Yanran not only left the house she currently lived in to her, but also left behind the people sent by the Mu family to take care of her.
After all, Liu Yanran will definitely return to the United States in the future, and these salaries are completely affordable for her.
However, Gu Shimiao insisted that she pay the fee, and finally Liu Yanran no longer insisted because the salary and bonus she gave to Gu Shimiao were enough for her to live a comfortable life here.
After a year and a half, Liu Yanran finally breathed the fresh air of China again. The organization gave her half a month to adapt and adjust.
Knowing that Mu Lei and Xiao Liu'er were also coming, Gu Shijing and Deng Jingxuan drove over to greet them, otherwise it would have been difficult to accommodate everyone.
Mu Lei, his assistant, and Xiao Liu'er were accommodated in a pre-booked hotel. This was also due to their foreign background, and to avoid any potential inconvenience, it was inconvenient for them to stay directly at home. After completing the check-in process, they and Liu Yanran and her group headed to Liu Yanran's courtyard.
Gu Shijing called home right after receiving the call, so the meal was ready when they arrived. There was a rooster with edamame, braised pork, beef brisket with potatoes, braised lion's head, goose stewed in an iron pot, sweet and sour spareribs, leek and egg, Chinese cabbage with vinegar, mapo tofu, stir-fried green beans, and a crucian carp and tofu soup. It was a very sumptuous meal.
Mu Lei stepped forward and kowtowed to Liu Chengmin and Mu Wanzhen. "Aunt, Uncle, I'm Xiao Shitou. After all these years, I'm finally seeing you again." Mu Lei had met them as a child, so he had a vague impression of them.
Mu Wanzhen couldn't help but tear up when she saw her nephew's face, which looked so much like her older brother's. "Good boy, it's good that you're back. It's good that you're back. Is your father okay?"
Mu Lei's eyes were also a little moist, and his voice was slightly choked: "Thank you, aunt and uncle, for remembering our family. My father is still in good health, but my mother..." At this point, Mu Lei paused, as if he found it difficult to speak.
Seeing this, Mu Wanzhen quickly pulled Mu Lei to sit down and comforted him softly, "Don't be sad, kid. If you have anything to say, just tell me slowly."
Mu Lei took a deep breath and said slowly, "My mother fell seriously ill right after arriving in the United States. Her health was not good and she passed away within a few years."
Upon hearing the news, Mu Wanzhen and Liu Chengmin exchanged a look of distress in their eyes. Liu Chengmin patted Mu Lei on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, kid. Now that you're back, move around more often. I heard from Yanran that your dad was sick. Is he okay now?"
"Okay, Yan later prescribed some medicine for him. He's in good health now. He said he'll come back to see you when he gets the chance."
"Okay, okay, I'll wait. I'll wait."
Liu Chunling couldn't help sobbing as she looked at Xiao Liu'er's face: "You...you are...you are...Xiao Liu'er?"
"Hello, Auntie. My name is Mu Ning. You can also call me Xiao Liu'er." Mu Ning answered obediently.
Because I was afraid that the child would think too much, I didn’t tell him yet, for fear that he would be happy for nothing.
"Grandpa and grandma, Linlin is hungry and needs food." Just when the atmosphere was very sad, Linlin suddenly acted coquettishly. Who could resist this?
"Mom, they've had a hard time along the way. Why don't they eat first?" Cao Cuilan said, supporting the old lady.
"Yes, yes, yes, let's eat first." Liu Chunling held Xiao Liu'er's hand and refused to let go. She had a strong feeling that this was her little son.
Xiao Liu'er was pulled by Liu Chunling to the restaurant, and the others followed behind.
The table was filled with all kinds of delicious food, and the aroma was fragrant.
"Xiao Liu'er, come and try these dishes. We specially prepared them." Liu Chunling warmly invited Xiao Liu'er to sit down.
Xiao Liu'er sat on the chair somewhat awkwardly, looking at the sumptuous dishes in front of him, feeling touched.
"Thank you, Auntie, you are so polite." Xiao Liuer said softly.
"You're welcome. This will be your home from now on. Just tell your aunt what you want to eat." Liu Chunling smiled gently, her eyes full of care.
Everyone ate and chatted, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.
Xiao Liuer felt the warmth and kindness of this family, and the tension in his heart gradually dissipated.
After the meal, Xiao Liuer took the initiative to help clean up the dishes, showing his well-behaved and sensible side.
"Xiao Liu'er is so sensible. Just let auntie come." Liu Chunling said with relief.
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