Two cars, one after the other, drove out of the alley and merged into the festive streets of Beijing.
Guan Wenru sat in the passenger seat driven by He Yanzhi, looking at her parents and younger brother in the car behind them through the rearview mirror, her brows still slightly furrowed, not completely relaxed.
He Yanzhi gripped the steering wheel steadily, his gaze sweeping over his wife's slightly serious profile.
After thinking for a moment, he reached out his right hand and gently pinched her cheek, his voice low and gentle, "Don't think about it anymore. It's not worth wasting your energy on someone like that."
Guan Wenru sighed and turned to look at him. "I'm not worried, I'm just uneasy."
Didn't you see Lin Wei's last look, and the greedy look on her parents' faces as they looked at our yard and car?
I have a feeling... this is definitely not over yet!
Especially now that they've seen with their own eyes that our family has two cars, if they're truly blinded by greed, they probably won't let go so easily.
I'm afraid they'll come up with even more despicable ways to harass the Red Flag, maybe even…”
It might even affect their family.
Guan Wenru didn't say these words aloud, but He Yanzhi understood her concerns.
He Yanzhi's eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp glint flashing within them.
In fact, as an experienced soldier, he thought more deeply and further than Guan Wenru.
The actions of Lin Wei's family today, from their initial tantrums and unreasonable behavior to their eventual strategic retreat, all demonstrate that this was not simply a matter of making trouble, but rather a calculated scheme with a specific purpose.
Seeing the Guan family's financial situation, this kind of scheming is likely to only intensify.
But he didn't want his wife to worry too much, so he comforted her in a calm tone, "Your concerns are valid, but as the saying goes, things will work themselves out. There's no point in guessing now."
No matter what tricks they have up their sleeves, we're a family, and we'll deal with whatever comes our way.
The most crucial point is that as long as Hongqi remains steadfast in her stance, clear-headed, and not swayed or manipulated by emotions or other means, no matter how much her family tries to cause trouble, they won't be able to create much of a disturbance. I believe that Hongqi, having been trained in the military, has a strong sense of justice and can maintain composure.”
Guan Wenru felt a little more at ease after hearing her husband's words.
Yes, as long as the younger brother doesn't waver, it will be difficult for outsiders to find a breakthrough.
But then she thought again and realized another weakness…
Three sons who were only teenagers.
She turned her head sharply to look at the triplets in the back seat, her expression turning serious:
"He Yi, He Qi, He Sheng, the three of you listen to what your mother has to say."
Seeing their mother suddenly become so serious, the triplets stopped what they were doing and looked over curiously.
Guan Wenru solemnly instructed, "Remember what your mother said. If you see those three people who came to our house today again, that aunt named Lin Wei and her parents, do not have any contact with them, do not talk to them, and do not eat anything they give you! If you happen to meet them outside, walk around them from a distance and go straight home, or find an adult. Do you understand?"
He Sheng asked, puzzled, "Mom, why? Aren't they Uncle's friends?"
He remembered that the aunt was his uncle's wife, whom he had brought home!
He Yi, being the older brother, vaguely sensed that the family that came today had ill intentions. He tugged at his younger brother and said, "Mom, we'll remember this. We'll avoid them if we see them."
Guan Wenru looked at her three sons and softened her tone, "Because they are not good people, they might do things that are bad for our family."
You are too young to distinguish clearly, so the safest way is to avoid contact.
This is for your own safety, so please remember it well! Especially you, He Sheng, no curiosity, no recklessness, do you hear me?
Although He Sheng was still a little confused, seeing how serious his parents were, he nodded in agreement, "I heard you! Mom, I promise I won't talk to them!"
...
Despite the unpleasantness caused by Lin Wei's family before departure, once the wheels started turning and the car left the capital, the vast world and fresh scenery quickly dispelled that gloom.
The family, in two cars, headed west, visiting historical sites and natural scenery along the way. They even drove as far as Shanxi Province, where they saw the magnificent Yungang Grottoes and the ancient city of Pingyao.
Along the way, we sampled local snacks and stayed in guesthouses. Although the conditions were simple, the family was together, filled with laughter and joy.
This long trip greatly broadened the triplets' horizons and left Guan Yuanxiu and Qin Yue with many feelings. Even Guan Hongqi's brows, which had been clouded by his military service and relationship problems, were cleared up, and he became more cheerful.
He Yanzhi and Guan Wenru thoroughly enjoyed this rare family reunion, and their bond deepened.
It wasn't until the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month that the family finally returned to Beijing, weary from their journey but completely satisfied.
...
After the Lantern Festival, the New Year celebrations are officially over, and life returns to normal.
The triplets returned to school with their backpacks, and Guan Yuanxiu and Qin Yue also needed to attend classes.
Guan Hongqi began to seriously plan her future, preparing to review for this year's college entrance examination.
Guan Wenru did not rest for a moment and immediately threw herself into the new business plan.
With the spring breeze of reform and opening up already blowing, people's demand for clothing will increase rapidly after they have solved the problem of food and clothing.
"Clothing, food, housing, and transportation" are the basic necessities of life, with "clothing" ranking second, indicating huge potential.
Her restaurant business had stabilized; it was time to open up a new frontier, which was…
Open a clothing store!
That morning, she rode her bicycle alone around bustling areas like Wangfujing and Xidan, looking for suitable shop locations.
As she pedaled, she mentally considered the shop's decor and sourcing channels...
As she was cycling through a relatively quiet street in Dongcheng District, not far from a district-level hospital, a familiar figure suddenly came into her view.
It was a young woman wearing a white nurse's uniform and a nurse's cap, walking out of the hospital's side door with an aluminum lunchbox in her hand, looking like she had just finished get off work or was going to eat.
Even though there was some distance between them, their figure, their profile...
Guan Wenru's heart sank, and she instinctively gripped the brakes, bringing the bicycle to a slow stop at the roadside.
It's Lin Wei!
She would never admit she was wrong!
But wasn't Lin Wei's home and her previous workplace in the south?
She actually showed up at this hospital?
Recalling the resentful look in Lin Wei's family's eyes when they came to cause trouble before the Lunar New Year, and their final act of retreating to advance, Guan Wenru frowned deeply.
It seems that, as she thought, Lin Wei probably didn't want to give up yet, so she took the initiative to transfer to the capital.
Since she's already in the capital, she'll definitely make a move against Guan Hongqi.
Thinking of this, Guan Wenru raised her hand and rubbed her temples. Her brother and younger brother were both too soft-hearted, and their work environment was monotonous, so they didn't know how to judge people.
There are so many good girls in the world, but they can't meet any of them; they only attract men who value profit.
This is really difficult!
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