After sending the triplets and Li Xiaohui to school, Guan Hongqi enthusiastically took Lin Wei to visit the Forbidden City and then to Beihai Park.
He pointed to the red walls and yellow tiles, recounted historical anecdotes, and looked at the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains, feeling relaxed and happy.
For him, this vacation was not only about visiting relatives, but also about taking his beloved girl to enjoy the scenery of the capital.
However, Lin Wei seemed somewhat distracted.
Her gaze swept over the majestic buildings and beautiful scenery, but it seemed that she didn't really take it to heart.
After walking around for less than two hours, when Guan Hongqi suggested going to Jingshan Park again, Lin Wei finally couldn't help but stop.
She took Guan Hongqi's arm, her face showing just the right amount of worry and consideration, and said softly, "Hongqi, let's visit these attractions another time. I...I'm a little worried about my sister."
Guan Hongqi was taken aback. "Worried about my sister? What's wrong with her? Is she feeling unwell?"
He immediately became nervous; his sister had just recovered and couldn't afford any more problems.
Lin Wei quickly shook her head and explained, "No, no, my sister looks perfectly fine."
I was thinking... my sister's restaurant just opened not long ago, and business is so good, she must be extremely busy and tired.
She's only just recovered, how can she overwork herself like this? Let's skip shopping and go check out a restaurant instead?
See if there's anything I can help with, even just carrying a plate or washing dishes would be helpful, so my sister can get a little rest.
Her words were reasonable and full of concern and consideration for Guan Wenru, and her eyes also showed great sincerity.
Guan Hongqi was deeply moved upon hearing this!
He was completely oblivious to Lin Wei's hidden thoughts beneath her concern, and only thought that his partner was the most understanding, kind and considerate girl in the world!
He excitedly grasped Lin Wei's hand, his eyes sparkling, his voice filled with emotion and pride, "Weiwei! You're so kind! You're so understanding! My sister would be so happy if she knew how much you care about her!"
He was indeed worried about his sister, and then said, "Actually, I'm also a little worried about my sister."
Let's go! Let's go to the restaurant now! If it's really busy, I'll stay and help her out!
"If it really doesn't work out, then don't keep the shop open. It's not worth ruining your health! I have a good allowance now, and I'll get a resettlement allowance after I'm discharged. I can support her!"
He didn't think there was anything wrong with his idea at all!
After all, he always knew that his current life was all thanks to his sister!
He was closest to his older sister from childhood to adulthood.
Therefore, in his simple mind, his sister's health was more important than anything else; making money was secondary.
Hearing his grand pronouncements, Lin Wei's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, and the thought of criticizing the Guan family for not knowing the value of money when they weren't in charge of the household almost resurfaced.
But she quickly masked it, a gentle, admiring smile on her face, and echoed, "Yes! Sister's health is the most important thing; we'll help in whatever way we can."
So the two changed their plans, took a bus, and headed straight to Ruyi Home-Style Restaurant in Wangfujing.
Along the way, Guan Hongqi was still dreaming, "Once I'm sure my sister isn't too tired, I'll take you to climb the Great Wall and go to Fragrant Hills! There are so many fun places in Beijing!"
Lin Wei smiled and agreed, "Okay."
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When Guan Hongqi and Lin Wei arrived at Ruyi Home-Style Restaurant in Wangfujing, it was during the preparation period before the lunch rush.
Several tables of early-arriving customers were already seated in the restaurant, and the waiters were busy setting out tableware and wiping the tables.
At the kitchen entrance, Guan Wenru, wearing an apron, was whispering something to the head chef in a small notebook, her brows slightly furrowed and her expression focused.
"Sister!" Guan Hongqi called out.
Guan Wenru looked up at the sound and saw her younger brother and future sister-in-law. A surprised smile immediately appeared on her face, and she quickly came over. "Hongqi? Xiaolin? What brings you here again? Weren't you going sightseeing? You're done so quickly?"
She glanced at the wall clock.
Guan Hongqi chuckled, but before he could say anything, he did.
Lin Wei spoke first, a gentle and polite smile on her face, "Sister, we thought you must be very busy here, and we were worried that you were too tired since you have just recovered, so we thought we would come and see if there was anything we could do to help."
Guan Wenru felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing this, but more than that, she didn't want to interfere with the young couple's time together.
She waved her hand with a smile, "There's nothing to be busy about! The procedures are all streamlined, and they can all do it. Look, I'm just talking! I don't need to do any heavy work."
You two finally have a holiday together, go have some fun! The Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall… there are so many fun places in Beijing! Don't waste time here!
As she spoke, she seemed to suddenly remember something and very naturally pulled a stack of things out of the pocket in front of her apron.
That wasn't loose change, but a crisp, brand-new stack of ten-yuan notes!
She had prepared the money that morning, intending to give it to Guan Hongqi, but he left too quickly and she didn't have time!
She deftly grabbed Guan Hongqi's hand and was about to stuff the wad of cash into his military uniform pocket. "Take this. When you're out and about, buy whatever you like, eat whatever you want, don't be stingy! Especially Xiaolin, it's her first time in Beijing, you have to take her to have fun and have good drinks!"
That thick stack of ten-yuan notes looked to be at least a dozen, or even more!
In an era when the average worker's monthly salary was only thirty or forty yuan, this was definitely a considerable amount of pocket money!
Standing to the side, Lin Wei's eyes lit up instantly. Although she tried her best to restrain herself, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, and a hint of surprise and anticipation flashed in her eyes!
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