Last night, Xi Mufan could tell whether she liked him or not.
Moreover, on the way back, during those few hours on the train, when he introduced her to strangers, he always referred to her as his wife.
She didn't refute it, and there was still a shy smile on her face.
This shows that she also wanted to marry him…
What... exactly is going on now?
What exactly happened in just a few hours?
Baiyun lowered her head, avoiding his hurt gaze. "We'll talk about getting the marriage certificate later. I'm having a family reunion dinner with Grandma and my sister's family tonight. You should go back first."
Looking at Bai Yun, who had suddenly become incredibly unfamiliar and distant, Xi Mufan felt as if his heart was being clenched tightly.
Her indifference was like ice water poured over his head, chilling him to the bone.
Xi Mufan slumped down, his shoulders slightly drooping, his voice low and hoarse, filled with frustration, "Okay, then you eat well, I... I'll go first."
Baiyun nodded haphazardly, afraid that she would shed tears in front of him, and quickly turned around and walked inside.
The moment she turned around, tears fell from her eyes.
pain!
My chest hurts so much!
But she couldn't be too selfish; she couldn't let Xi Mufan ruin his future because of her!
The opportunity to return to the city, which so many people would kill for, has now fallen into Xi Mufan's lap. He must seize the opportunity and not give it up for her sake.
Xi Mufan watched her resolute back as his heart sank.
Something must have happened!
...
When Bai Yun returned to the family compound, Guan Wanxin frowned slightly when she saw her come back alone. "Xiao Yun, why didn't you bring Mu Fan in? Your brother-in-law is back, let's all have a meal together."
Bai Yun suppressed her discomfort.
She was thinking that since her grandmother's health was already like this, she couldn't be so inconsiderate as to bother her with these sentimental matters.
So she forced a smile and said, "Grandma, Brother Xi Mufan has to go back to the medical team. There's a patient in their team who's seriously injured. I heard that a sickle pierced his calf and the bleeding won't stop. Dr. Chen asked him to go back and take care of him. He probably won't be able to get away for the next couple of days, so he came to tell me."
"Ouch." Guan Wanxin raised her hand to cover her mouth. "Cough... It is indeed quite serious. He is a doctor, and that's how his job is. He often has to prioritize the patient. So Xiaoyun, you have to understand him. A couple can only go the distance if they understand each other."
couple…
These two words made Baiyun's eyes darken.
But Baiyun pretended to be relaxed and said with a smile, "Grandma, I understand."
...
When Guan Wenru returned from the factory, Bai Yun didn't tell her about her relationship with Xi Mufan.
Grandma's condition is already like this, and her older sister is suffering even more than her. She doesn't want to bother her sister with her own problems.
This meal can be considered a reunion dinner after He Yanzhi returned home. Guan Wenru took out a lot of hot and fragrant dishes from her space.
The braised pork belly was glistening and tempting, the steamed fish was tender and juicy, the stir-fried vegetables were bright green, the millet porridge was golden, and the steamed buns were fluffy and soft.
The family sat around the table, and the three children laughed out loud from time to time.
He Yanzhi was dressed in clean casual clothes, and his expression was solemn.
After Guan Wanxin announced that dinner was served, he picked up the enamel mug on the table, which contained tea that Guan Wenru had specially brewed.
He stood up, straightened his back, picked up the jar with both hands, and looked first at Guan Wanxin, who was in the main seat. His voice was low and full of respect, "Grandma! I have to go to the camp tonight, so I can't drink alcohol. I can only drink tea instead. This first cup is for you!"
Grandma Guan smiled kindly and nodded slightly.
He Yanzhi: "Over the years, while I've been away from home, it's been you who looked after Wenru and raised these three rascals for me. You've worried yourself sick and worked so hard! You are the pillar of this family! Without you, we wouldn't have this family reunion dinner today! Yanzhi... thank you! You've worked so hard!"
After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the tea in the jar in one gulp!
Guan Wanxin's eyes were slightly red. She waved her hand with a smile, her voice hoarse with relief: "Silly child! We're all family, no need for thanks! Wenru is my granddaughter, and Dabao, Erbao, and Xiaobao are my great-grandchildren! Taking care of them and seeing them doing well makes Grandma happy! It's my duty! It's good that you're back safe and sound...it's good that you're back..."
After saying that, she almost coughed, so she quickly picked up the small teacup in front of her, took a sip, and swallowed it!
He Yanzhi refilled the enamel mug, then turned to Baiyun and solemnly picked up the mug, saying, "Baiyun, this second cup is for you!"
Bai Yun stood up a little embarrassed, "Brother-in-law... don't be so polite..."
He Yanzhi: "You deserve our respect! Over the past few years, you've helped Wenru, taken care of Grandma, and looked after these three little devils. You've done so much for her! Your sister has been able to pull through thanks to you! With your brother-in-law gone, you've been the pillar of the family! Thank you, brother-in-law! You've worked so hard!"
After saying that, he raised his glass again and drank it all in one gulp!
Baiyun's eyes welled up with tears, and she quickly picked up her small cup. "Brother-in-law, you're too kind! We're all family! My sister is so good to me, and Grandma loves me too. It's only right that I help out at home! Your safe return is more important than anything else!"
She followed He Yanzhi's example and drank all the tea in her cup, but her tea was freshly poured and a little hot, so she stuck out her tongue from the heat.
It made everyone laugh.
He Yanzhi raised the newly filled enamel mug for the third time, this time gazing intently at Guan Wenru sitting beside him.
Her voice was lower and softer, filled with an overwhelming sense of heartache and gratitude, "Wenru, this third cup... is for you."
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