Meng Fuyan didn't say much to Lu Guozhong, after all, telephones in this era were not safe and could be easily overheard, so she hung up after giving him some information.
She could feel Lu Guozhong's joy; in this lifetime, they could truly be reunited as a family.
After buying some simple side dishes, Meng Fuyan went home. She saw many neighbors on the way, and they were all surprised to see her return. Many people even thought that she was still a sent-down youth and had just come back for a vacation.
Meng Fuyan didn't point it out. Information didn't spread quickly in this era, so it was normal for there to be barriers. It was actually good for Meng Fuyan, as it saved her from having to explain.
At noon, the mother and daughter cooked together. This kitchen, which used to belong to the Meng family, has now finally returned to the Meng family's hands, and no one will disturb it or covet it anymore.
"Mom, I just called Dad. He's so happy to know we're back and he wants to see you as soon as possible!"
Meng Suqin smiled and said, "Even if you're in a hurry, you have to wait. I haven't been back for so long, I have to stay at home for at least two days before I leave."
"That's right. We've finally come back, we can't just leave so easily. If we leave this time, who knows when we'll be able to come back next time!"
Meng Suqin looked at her daughter and suddenly said, "Yanyan, after you go to Kyoto, you should stay in your father's house with Yunji. Don't leave the military region."
Meng Fuyan was taken aback, but then she understood what Meng Suqin was worried about.
Are you afraid I'll be in danger?
Meng Suqin nodded, "Yes, your brother has been there for several months and nothing has happened, which means it's safe there. So you should go there after you arrive in Kyoto."
"As for other things, those are our adult matters, so you don't need to worry about them. Mom will take care of them."
Meng Fuyan didn't say anything; she wasn't comfortable leaving everything to her mother to do alone.
Meng Suqin saw through her daughter's thoughts and patiently said, "Listen to me, I can only be at ease if you two are safe. Besides, I know that person better than you do, and I know how to deal with her."
Meng Fuyan was a little unhappy. "I'm not a child anymore. Mom, you used to take me with you when you did important things."
Meng Suqin glared at her helplessly, "That's different!"
Seeing her mother's unyielding face, Meng Fuyan didn't continue. There was no need to argue with her mother at this point. It was an enemy intelligence group, and the woman's family was probably involved. She guessed that even if she persuaded her mother to let her participate once they got to Kyoto, her father wouldn't agree.
Let's see how things go when the time comes!
After staying at home for two days, Meng Fuyan took out her camera and took some photos. Then she and her mother headed north, taking the train at night as usual. The mother and daughter waited until there were no people around before leaving home.
Upon arriving in Kyoto, they stayed at the Capital Hotel under the identity arranged by Gu Tingzhi. The hotel was exceptionally well-equipped, surpassing many hotels in later generations and representing the pinnacle of accommodations in this era.
The mother and daughter were staying in a suite. The address was given to Lu Guozhong by Lu Jianjun, so when the mother and daughter arrived, Lu Guozhong was already waiting in the room.
Upon opening the door and seeing the person she hadn't seen for many years, Meng Suqin was a little at a loss for words. Her feelings were not pure; her career and family always came first in life. After having children, she thought more about them. It seemed that she had overlooked a lot about the person in front of her.
Lu Guozhong had been waiting ever since he learned they were coming, and he had imagined the scene of seeing her countless times. Now that he had actually seen her, the person in front of him shocked him.
I still vividly remember how she looked when we parted four years ago. At that time, she was seriously injured and had nowhere else to turn but to ask him for help. She looked so haggard and exhausted, with hardly any energy left.
Four years have passed, and he thought that even if she recovered, it would be difficult for her to return to her former state due to such severe injuries. But the woman in front of him had a rosy complexion, fair skin, and was in excellent condition. She looked ten years younger than she did four years ago.
Meng Fuyan glanced at her father, then at her mother, and silently put down her luggage. "You two chat, I'm going out for a walk."
With her small bag on her back, she turned and left, thoughtfully closing the door behind her.
In the room, Lu Guozhong looked at the person in front of him and felt that he had let her down. There might have been a misunderstanding back then. Perhaps he had not understood the thoughts of a proud eighteen-year-old girl.
No matter what, he should let go of his resentment. After all, she gave birth to two children for him and raised them so well. He should be more tolerant of her for that and make things clear.
If she's about to throw a tantrum, then... try to appease her?
"Aqin, I..."
Just as Lu Guozhong was racking his brains about how to start the conversation and explain his experiences over the years, Meng Suqin suddenly threw herself into his arms with red eyes and began to cry softly.
Are you sad? Yes, you are. She chose the safest path back then, but she was also not brave enough. Perhaps it was because she had too many concerns that she missed out.
But do you regret it?
It seems like I don't regret it.
Now, she has to find a way to win this man back. For her own sake and for the sake of her child, he can only be hers.
Lu Guozhong was about to speak when she suddenly pounced on him. He swallowed back all the words he had prepared, and the resentment he had felt before vanished in an instant.
He gently patted her back, "Don't...don't cry. It was my fault back then. I didn't take good care of you..."
Meng Suqin leaned on his shoulder and asked, "Tell me, was your marriage to him arranged by the organization?"
Lu Guozhong nodded, "Yes, you were already married and had children at that time, so I gave up. I discovered her suspicious behavior and found that there was a lot going on behind the scenes. The organization wanted to extract intelligence and then use it against us. Since she was clinging to me, I simply went with the flow and agreed to marry her."
"After wasting so many years, do you regret it?"
Lu Guozhong was silent for two seconds. "Aqin, I don't regret dedicating myself to the country, but I do regret missing you. If... if you hadn't left back then, perhaps I would have chosen a different path, or perhaps this task wouldn't have fallen on my shoulders."
If he had married Meng Suqin at that time, he naturally wouldn't have been the one to complete this task, but... Lu Guozhong didn't say the rest aloud.
But Meng Suqin knew in her heart that the woman wanted to marry Lu Guozhong. Even if she hadn't left, since the organization needed him, they might still have arranged for Lu Guozhong to complete the task. In that case, she would be in an awkward position.
"Yanyan and Yunji are both your children!"
Lu Guozhong's heart was filled with joy. Even though he had guessed it long ago, it was still different from hearing it from her own mouth. At this moment, boundless joy enveloped him. It really was his child!
Over the years, he and she have had a child!
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