Guan Wenru looked up at him, and under the lamplight, her eyes seemed to glisten with tears.
He Yanzhi stared at her, his eyes gentle, "Over the years, you've shouldered the burden of this family all by yourself. You've suffered so much. You had to manage the factory, take care of the children, and endure all the hardships and grievances alone, through wind and rain! I owe you so much."
His voice was a little choked up. He took a deep breath before continuing, "This cup of tea is a thank you for taking such good care of this family and raising the children so well! Thank you! I'll be there for you from now on!"
He tilted his head back again and drank it down for the third time, as if he were drinking down all the guilt and promises he had made over the years.
Guan Wenru looked at his bobbing Adam's apple and slightly reddened eyes, her heart filled with mixed emotions, which finally turned into a gentle smile on her lips.
She picked up her bowl and said, "We're family, let's not talk about these things. It's good that you're back."
The three little ones were completely bewildered, looking at this one moment and that the next.
Da Bao immediately followed suit, picking up his own small bowl, which contained millet porridge.
He stood up seriously and said to He Yanzhi, "Dad! Aren't you going to touch the glass with us?"
He Yanzhi: "..."
Erbao and Xiaobao quickly picked up their bowls and stood up.
Little Bao even stood on a stool, holding a bowl in both hands, and said in a childish but spirited voice, "Daddy! You can't forget about us!"
The three little ones looked so serious that they instantly broke the slightly sad atmosphere from before!
Looking at his three sons' innocent yet earnest faces, He Yanzhi felt a surge of warmth in his heart. The sadness he felt was instantly washed away by immense happiness, and he laughed heartily, "Hahaha! Good! Good sons! Dad toasts you too! Thank you... Wait for Dad to come home!"
He picked up his teacup, which was empty, but he still solemnly made a "cheers" gesture to the three children.
Guan Wenru and the others couldn't help but laugh as they watched the father and his three sons solemnly clink glasses!
Looking at the harmonious scene before her, at her tall and upright grandson-in-law, at her strong and capable granddaughter, at her lively and adorable great-grandchildren, and at her thoughtful Baiyun, Guan Wanxin's wrinkled face revealed an extremely satisfied and gratified smile.
good!
very nice!
Now this feels like a home!
......
Although her grandmother didn't mention her illness, Guan Wenru wasn't stupid. When her grandmother suggested seeing her younger brother, Guan Hongqi, and that it would involve a trip to Dinglan Farm in Yunnan, she roughly guessed what was going on.
Grandma's health... I'm afraid she won't last much longer.
To avoid leaving her grandmother with any regrets, Guan Wenru asked He Yanzhi to make a phone call herself, telling her that no matter what her younger brother Guan Hongqi was busy with, he had to get to Dinglan Farm in Yunnan as soon as possible.
Not only that, she also asked the factory for leave.
Originally, she planned to take her grandmother and three children by train, but He Yanzhi was able to get leave.
He was also worried about Guan Wenru taking the elderly and children to such a far place alone, so he asked his superior for leave.
He personally drove the jeep to take them there.
Two days later, Guan Wenru and the others set off.
The night before her departure, Guan Wanxin asked Baiyun to sleep with her.
Perhaps knowing she wouldn't be coming back, Guan Wanxin took out a set of very valuable Ming Dynasty jewelry and antiques, along with ten gold bars, as a dowry for Baiyun.
After Guan Wanxin and the others left, Bai Yun locked herself in her room and cried for several hours.
The next day, after composing herself, she prepared to go back to work at the factory.
She walked alone on her way to work at the feed processing plant, looking haggard with dark circles under her eyes.
Suddenly, a figure strode out from behind the earthen slope by the roadside and blocked her way.
It's Xi Mufan.
His face was equally haggard, with stubble on his chin and bloodshot eyes, clearly indicating that he hadn't slept well for several nights.
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