Guan Hongqi couldn't stand his mother's constant fussing and concern.
After chatting with her for a few minutes, he quickly got away and ran to the triplets.
The triplets also gathered around.
Da Bao and Er Bao hugged his legs, while Xiao Bao tugged at his clothes.
He Yanzhi watched the scene with a smile, then suddenly patted Guan Hongqi's sturdy shoulder hard. "Hey Hongqi, it's been years, you've got quite a build! Want to have a go now?"
"!" Guan Hongqi quickly waved his hand, a pleading smile on his face, "Brother-in-law! Don't mention it! That was all just talk when I was young and ignorant! Even our regimental commander was defeated by you, how could I dare to fight you!"
Guan Wenru leaned closer curiously. "Hmm? Gestures? You even said some harsh words to your brother-in-law? How come I didn't know?"
With a mischievous smile on her face, Guan Wanxin slowly said, "The day you and Yanzhi went to get your marriage certificate! That kid, he didn't know his place, he stopped Yanzhi halfway there, and even threatened that if Yanzhi dared to bully his sister, he, Guan Hongqi, would be the first to not let Yanzhi off the hook!"
Guan Hongqi blushed instantly, scratching his head and chuckling awkwardly, "Grandma...Grandma! Your memory is amazing! Back then...sigh, I was so young and ignorant! Brother-in-law, please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me!"
He Yanzhi laughed out loud, "What's there to fuss about? I'm overjoyed that you're so protective of your sister! It shows that my Wenru is loved by someone!"
The triplets seemed to understand but not quite, but they found their uncle's blushing face amusing and giggled along with him, clinging even tighter to Guan Hongqi.
Da Bao: "Uncle! Uncle! Your face is red!"
Erbao pointed at Guan Hongqi's face and exclaimed, "It looks like a monkey's butt!"
Little Bao mimicked in his childish voice, "Monkey butt! Uncle is a monkey butt!"
"Hahaha!" These childish remarks made Guan Wenru and the others burst into laughter.
Guan Hongqi was both amused and exasperated. He bent down, scooped up the most mischievous Xiaobao, and lifted him high in the air. "Well, you little rascals, you dare to make fun of your uncle? Take this!"
Xiao Bao was lifted high in the air and shouted excitedly.
Da Bao and Er Bao also jumped up and down, wanting to be hugged.
Looking at her son and younger brother making a ruckus, Guan Wenru smiled and said to He Yanzhi, "Look at the three of them, they're so attached to Hongqi. Over the years, Hongqi has sent them a lot of little wooden guns, little wooden horses, and little wooden birds that can move. They love them so much! They keep talking about them!"
While dealing with the three little monkeys, Guan Hongqi said proudly, "That's right! Don't you know who made it! When I'm not busy in the army, I tinker with some little gadgets, and I was thinking of making them for my nephews to play with! What do you think, Da Bao, Er Bao, and Xiao Bao, isn't the toy your uncle made fun?"
The triplets exclaimed in unison, their voices ringing out, "It's so much fun! We love Uncle's toys the most!"
Guan Hongqi patted each of their little heads with satisfaction, "Come on! Uncle will take you to that open space over there and teach you a new trick!"
Guan Hongqi, carrying Xiaobao, led the cheering Dabao and Erbao towards the open space next to them.
But before the group had played for long, a dusty jeep pulled up outside the courtyard gate.
Guan Wenjing got out of the car first, followed by a woman dressed in bright colors...with slightly high cheekbones.
This person was none other than Guan Wenjing's wife, Li Guili.
Hearing the commotion outside the courtyard, Qin Yue was the first to rush over again. This time, her cries were even louder than when Guan Hongqi arrived, and she practically threw herself onto Guan Wenjing.
"Wenjing! My eldest son! You're finally back! My darling! I've missed you so much!"
She cried so hard that people who didn't know the situation would have thought something terrible had happened.
Guan Wenjing was a little tired, but he was also very excited to see his mother, his eyes welling up with tears. "Mom! Dad! Grandma! I'm back! This is... Guili."
Li Guili smiled broadly, her voice a little shrill, "Dad, Mom, Grandma! It's me, Guili! Oh my, I'm so glad to see you!"
Her eyes quickly swept over the shabby surroundings, and she gave a barely perceptible purse of her lips.
Guan Wenru, standing to the side, was completely stunned, her eyes fixed on Li Guili, her mind a complete mess.
no!
This isn't the person who was my sister-in-law in my past life!
no!
How many times has her older brother been married?
But she quickly came to her senses and led He Yanzhi and the triplets forward to greet them, "Big brother, sister-in-law."
The triplets looked at the new adult with curiosity.
Li Guili's eyes lit up when she saw the three adorable little boys. She laughed exaggeratedly and rushed over, pinching Xiao Bao's cheek.
"Oh my! These must be Wenru's triplets! They're so handsome! Let Auntie give them a kiss!"
Her movements were quick and heavy.
Startled by her sudden movement and sharp voice, Xiao Bao's little mouth twitched and he burst into tears!
My cheeks are all red from being pinched!
Li Guili was startled by the crying, then became a little impatient, "Oh, why are you crying? Your aunt is only kissing you because she likes you! Stop crying, stop crying!"
As she spoke, she tried to forcefully hug Xiaobao, who was crying fiercely.
Guan Wenru's face instantly turned ashen, and she shoved Li Guili's arm away with considerable force.
He Yanzhi had already picked up Xiaobao and comforted him.
Guan Wenjing snapped out of his daze, and before his sister could say anything, he pulled Li Guili back, his voice trembling with suppressed anger, "Li Guili! What are you doing?! You've scared the child!"
Li Guili was pulled away in front of everyone, and feeling embarrassed, she immediately put on a sullen face, raised her voice, and spoke sarcastically:
"Guan Wenjing! Why are you yelling at me?! You can't even get me pregnant, and you won't let me have a taste of someone else's child?! What's wrong with you?!"
Her voice was shrill and could be heard throughout the entire courtyard.
The scene fell into a deathly silence!
Qin Yue stared wide-eyed at her eldest son and daughter-in-law in disbelief.
Guan Yuanxiu's face was ashen.
Guan Wanxin's eyes were icy.
Guan Wenru and Guan Hongqi stared in shock at the unfamiliar, shrewish woman before them.
Under everyone's gaze, Guan Wenjing turned pale with anger, his chest heaving.
But he was clearly not good with words and disdained to argue with her in this situation. He just glared at Li Guili and squeezed out through gritted teeth, "Shut up!"
He ignored Li Guili and quickly walked to He Yanzhi and Guan Hongqi, who had already picked up the crying triplets.
Guan Wenjing addressed He Yanzhi and Guan Hongqi, his voice filled with apology and exhaustion, "Yanzhi, I'm sorry."
He Yanzhi held the sobbing Xiaobao and said in a deep voice, "It's okay, big brother, Xiaobao, don't cry. Dad and Uncle will take you to see the lambs!"
He winked at Guan Hongqi.
Guan Hongqi quickly picked up the child, "That's right! Come on! Your uncle will take you to see the big cows on the farm! They're even bigger than lambs!"
He Yanzhi and Guan Hongqi tacitly picked up the three sobbing children and quickly left the awkward scene.
Guan Wenjing lowered his head and followed silently behind them.
Only the Guan family members with their varied expressions and Li Guili, who looked resentful and rolled her eyes, remained in the courtyard.
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