It was the weekend again. Even a military school like theirs was closed for the holidays. Zi Rui carried his backpack and took the bus home. He first went to the military housing, but now his grandpa and grandma have moved into a new house and they hired a nanny. His parents came to live here instead.

After opening the door with the key, he saw a little girl in their house. Although it was a bit childish to think so, Zi Rui was just afraid that someone would snatch his mother away.

He deliberately said in a rough voice: "Mom, I'm back."

Fortunately, her mother immediately put down the yarn in her hand and warmly welcomed him home: "Rui Rui is back. Today, mommy cooked a lot of dishes that you like. Go wash your hands and get chopsticks."

He took the hand sanitizer from the sink and found that the brand had changed. It smelled like lemon instead of green apple. He washed his hands and asked casually. His mother said, "It was brought by Hua Yang. Look at how amazing Hua Yang is. Now they can make their own hand sanitizer."

Humph, Zi Rui felt disdainful in his heart.

Turning around, he saw Hua Yang following him. He asked impatiently, "Why are you following me?"

But Hua Yang said, "Brother Zirui, Aunt Chen asked me to make you a lipstick. What do you think?"

"Who wants that kind of woman's stuff?" Zi Rui curled his lips.

Hua Yang still smiled: "Brother Zirui, this is not a sissy. Look at your lips, they are peeling. The more you tear them, the more painful it will be. It will be even more uncomfortable in the winter."

He still didn't want to take it, but saw his mother took it and stuffed it into his hand. Zi Rui complained in his heart, but he had to accept it for the sake of his mother's face.

In fact, he also knew that the reason why Hua Yang got along so well with his mother was mainly because her father had never remarried and was very busy with work, so there was no one to take care of her. Although she was only in junior high school, she inherited her father's good cooking skills and could cook and make small accessories, just like her mother.

The key chains, tablecloths and even pillows in his home were all made by his mother herself.

"Rui Rui, come and eat."

When he went to eat there, the table was filled with his favorite dishes. His mother even said, "This crystal pig's trotter is made by Hua Yang. Try it."

He doesn't care who makes it, as long as it tastes good.

In fact, many people say that he likes to act cool and is a straight guy. He thinks most people actually love his face. Do those who claim to like him really understand him?

After graduating from university, he chose to join the South China Sea Fleet. Although his mother was reluctant to let him go, she acquiesced for his dream.

On the contrary, his father, who had always supported him, was not very supportive of him joining the army. His father said, "Being a soldier is very tiring. Dad knows that you are an excellent person and have your own persistence. But your mother and I still hope that you can live a stable life."

Of course he knew what his father meant. When he was a child, his father was away from home for several months or even half a year. He even had to be hospitalized and had many old injuries. Every time his mother talked to him, she told him to let his father rest at home because he was very tired.

Although my father is now a military commander, it may be politically incorrect to say this, because as a soldier, you must be prepared to sacrifice for the country. Especially now that the country is building islands in the South China Sea, some of the disputed islands may also conflict with other countries. My father just doesn't want my mother to be sad.

He felt that he was very cruel for a moment, but he still hardened his heart and promised his father: "I will come back safely."

There are always people who have to carry the burden forward in this country. The more capable people are, the more they need to contribute. Many people do not understand his choice. Some of his classmates went out to work directly, and some went abroad. Some of them admired him, and some felt that it was not worth it for him. He did not think he was so noble, but just wanted to do his duty.

When his relatives said goodbye, no matter how strong he said, his eyes were red. His parents and even his grandpa and grandma came to see him off. He had never been separated from his relatives and lived alone all his life.

He was afraid that he would burst into tears, so he turned around and left, but he found Hua Yang whispered: "Brother Ruirui, I will help you take good care of your uncle and aunt."

He felt relieved for a moment. Although he was usually worried that Hua Yang had snatched his parents' love, he thought it would be better for someone to accompany his parents if he was not around. At least someone could take care of his filial piety on his behalf.

When he first joined the fleet, the bed was too small, he couldn't use his phone, and he had to be on the lookout for pirates and escort all the time. In short, he didn't adapt well. He didn't want to go back even when he had a vacation. Going back and forth would waste time and only increase his sadness. He wanted to use his vacation to go back and spend more time with his parents.

When it was time for his vacation, he felt homesick. Although he made the phone call, he took a deep breath when he actually got home.

The door opened, and he took a look. It turned out to be a door opened by flowers. Maybe it was summer, the little girl was wearing a light blue dress, she had grown taller, her face had grown, and she seemed a little different from before.

Zi Rui didn't look at her again, but saw her open the door and said to the inner room in surprise: "Uncle and aunt, grandpa and grandma, brother Zi Rui is back."

He saw his long-missed relatives. After not seeing his parents for several years, his father was still as strong as before, but his mother had lost some weight. Not to mention his grandfather and grandmother, they had also become older.

“Rui Rui…”

"mother……"

The next second, the mother's face changed. "You little brat, why didn't you come back? You only came back once in three years. Do you know how much everyone missed you?"

Most of the men in the Liu family are more reserved. His father Liu Qiao and grandfather Liu Zhiguo are both silent. But her grandmother and mother both blame her and care about her.

Fortunately, his father rescued him. "Let Ruirui eat first. The child just came back. I don't know how hard it must be for him."

The adults showed their care by asking him to eat more. Although the food on the ship was good, he was happier to eat home-cooked meals. His mother said, "You have been out for so long and haven't come back. Fortunately, Hua Yang is here to keep us company."

Hua Yang blushed and said a few humble words.

However, he knew that his mother said that because she was afraid that Hua Yang would feel like an outsider and would not be able to fit in, because there was no one at Hua Yang's home. Fortunately, the Min family had a close relationship with his own family. Uncle Min's business was getting bigger and bigger, and almost all the real estate and hotels across the country were Min family's properties. However, there was no one to take care of their only daughter. Fortunately, her parents were kind and Hua Yang was well-behaved, so she could stay in her own home.

He smiled. "Thank you very much."

Hua Yang looked so flattered and surprised, it was heartbreaking to see.

He thought he should be nicer to her in the future, Zi Rui thought.

He just didn't expect that he would fall in love with a woman for the first time, and when they took the family photo again, it was when he and Hua Yang were about to get married.

His mother was wearing a cheongsam, his father was wearing a military uniform, his grandfather and grandmother were sitting in the front with crutches, he held Hua Yang's hand and looked at the camera with a smile, and with a "click", the camera captured their happiness.