May 1980 was an exciting month, as China successfully launched its first carrier rocket into the designated area of the Pacific Ocean.
Shen Zhiyang and his team had been keeping a close eye on the situation there for over a decade, and they had managed to do so.
Song Yining also felt sorry for those unsung heroes who made silent contributions.
I was overjoyed, and when the lab received the news, they were also moved to tears.
They all huddled together, calculating data day and night for countless days and nights.
They have now successfully completed their mission, and the dean has received instructions from above.
We gave them a long vacation, more than ten years, as a heartfelt expression of gratitude to the leaders.
Shen Zhiyang and his wife looked in the direction of the capital, knowing that there were people waiting for them there.
They are going back home for the holiday to see their grandchildren whom they have never met.
When Shen Guoliang and Tang Yanran were about to go back, Song Yining asked them to wait.
The couple also looked puzzled, so Song Yining explained it to them.
"It's very possible my parents will come back. It's been twenty years, and now that the situation is better, they can definitely come back."
The elderly couple were also thinking about their son and daughter-in-law, whom they hadn't seen for twenty years.
Although I was angry with them, I still wanted to see them.
That way, they would have no regrets about going back, and the elderly couple were waiting for news from the other side.
About ten days later, someone from the military drove over.
Few people come to Ningyuan now, but some acquaintances come to introduce it to us.
They still provide medical care, since the old man can't manage on his own.
Upon hearing the knocking, the doorman, Uncle Wu, quickly reported it to the staff.
Shen Zhiyang and Han Qiangwei stopped at the entrance of Ningyuan, looking at the quiet alley.
They knew this was where their daughter was living, and they were overjoyed.
Grandpa Song and Grandpa Mo came out to see who had come.
The couple carried their few belongings and wore faded clothes.
I got out of the car and tidied my clothes. My daughter's in-laws helped take care of the child.
They can't let anyone see their slovenly side.
Then I saw several elderly people hurrying out of the gate with agility.
Looking at the emaciated Shen Zhiyang, Old Master Song felt a pang of sadness.
This is no longer the spirited young man he once was; his face looks ten years older than his son's.
I don't know how they've suffered all these years; how did these once wealthy young men end up like this?
Shen Zhiyang was also envious. "Uncle Song, it's been over ten years!"
Grandpa Song patted the camera with a happy expression, but the thin, bony man was also filled with mixed feelings.
"Good, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!" He looked very happy.
The weight on my heart was lifted; no wonder Ningning had asked their grandparents not to go back yet.
She already knew that her parents might come back, and now she understood.
After saying that, she pulled him aside to introduce them to Old Master Mo, "Father-in-law, these are Ningning's parents."
Then, looking at Shen Zhiyang and his wife, she said, "This is Ningning's father-in-law, and Yucheng's parents."
Shen Zhiyang quickly greeted the elderly couple, "Father-in-law, you've gone to so much trouble for our Ningning."
Grandpa Mo was also happy for Shen Guoliang and his wife; their youngest son's return had finally resolved their long-standing concerns.
"It's good that you're back. Go inside and see the people you've been longing to see."
Shen Zhiyang took off their luggage and said goodbye to the driver who had brought them back.
The couple followed the two old men into the reception room and saw two faces they hadn't seen in a long time.
Shen Zhiyang hesitated to go in, rubbing his eyes as he stood at the door.
The couple remained motionless as they looked at the two people sitting inside.
I thought I was seeing things, so I stood there quietly.
Shen Guoliang and Tang Yanran looked at the two people standing at the door, and they also wanted to say some words of reprimand.
They remained silent for a long time, just looking at each other like that.
Shen Zhiyang stared at the two elderly people for a long time, making sure he wasn't mistaken.
He pulled his wife to kneel before his parents, tears streaming uncontrollably down his face.
"Dad, Mom, I'm sorry for causing you worry all these years. I've been an unfilial son."
The elderly couple felt sorry for the couple who were so thin and emaciated.
Thinking back to their spirited youths, compared to now, the two of them don't even look as young as the older two.
Looking at his son, who was both angry and resentful, Shen Guoliang felt all his anger and resentment vanish.
"Alright, now you're finally repenting? You should be repenting not for me, but for Ningning, the child you gave birth to."
Tang Yanran was also sobbing uncontrollably. Seeing her daughter-in-law's sallow complexion, she couldn't bear it and quickly pulled her up.
"Get up, child, you've suffered. It's all that boy's fault for not taking good care of you. We don't blame you."
"You had no choice in those years; it was our Shen family that dragged you down!"
"Mom, that's all in the past. My family was also at fault. I just hope you won't blame us." Han Qiangwei also felt very guilty, having lived with guilt all these years.
"Alright, that's all in the past. Now, all you need to do is live well, that's better than anything else."
Tang Yanran looked at her youngest son, feeling a hint of anger in her heart.
Looking at his son, he said, "I know I made a mistake. I shouldn't have listened to you back then. Look what your wife has become since she followed you."
"Sit down and quickly ask your Uncle Song to take a look at you. Being back is the best thing."
Hearing his mother's scolding, Shen Zhiyang obediently did as she said.
"Mom, I know. It was all my own stubbornness. I didn't take good care of my wife, and I'm even more sorry to Ningning."
"What's the point of saying all that now!"
Take good care of your wife from now on. Your daughter is a mother now, and she's much more successful than you.
The best thing you ever did in your life was giving birth to Ningning.
Shen Guoliang nodded repeatedly, agreeing with what his wife said.
Grandpa Song quickly checked on the two of them, while Grandma Song and Old Lady Mo went to prepare a simple meal.
The two were wearing faded clothes, patched upon patched; it was hard to imagine how they had managed all these years.
The people in the room just watched without saying a word, all staring at the couple.
I felt a deep respect for them; they sacrificed their own families for the greater good of the country.
Grandma Song finished cooking and then called them to come and eat.
After eating, the two washed up and went to rest, exhausted from their journey.
Song Yining is still in the school's laboratory, where she has been researching a prescription.
They are so busy every day that they rarely even see their children.
When Song Yining returned, they were all asleep, so she didn't disturb them.
After completing the research experiment at noon today, she excitedly packed her things and went home.
I was in a particularly good mood while walking down the street, and I rushed home to see my six children.
I wonder if they've been missing their mother lately, or if they've forgotten about her.
I was thinking about things the whole way, and before long I arrived at the entrance of Ningyuan.
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