After hearing what the second grandmother said, Wang Xiaolan and her husband felt a warm current in their hearts and their eyes became slightly moist.
Wang Xiaolan was moved and said to Master Zhao, "Master, we appreciate your kindness, but please don't go hunting in the mountains anymore. It's too hard."
Zhao Lihan, with a smile on his face, took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed it carefully to Erye. When Erye saw the box of cigarettes, he put down the welding gun pipe in his hand, took the cigarette with joy, and raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a satisfied smile.
Erye took a light puff of his cigarette, the smoke slowly rose, and his face was filled with joy.
He said with emotion, "I thought we two old and lonely people would have to live like this forever. I didn't expect that at my age, I would still live such a good life. This is all thanks to you two! You and Xiaolan often mail us delicious food and send us some money from time to time. The elderly people in the village who have children don't have a better life than us."
The second master paused and continued, "I never thought that I, an old man who has never had any children in my life, would have such filial nephews and nieces-in-law like you. We never dreamed that we would have such a good life in our old age!" The second master's words revealed his gratitude and satisfaction to Zhao Lihan and his wife.
Zhao Lihan quickly responded, "Second Master, it is my duty to respect you. When I was a child, I have always remembered the care you and Second Grandma took for me and my mother." His tone was sincere and genuine, expressing his deep respect and gratitude for Second Master.
Mr. Zhao said, "That's all in the past. It's not worth mentioning."
Wang Xiaolan said, "When I was having a hard time raising two children, it was you and Second Grandma who helped me."
Mr. Zhao waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Stop talking. These are what we, as elders, should do. Children, we, the Zhao family, have let you down for what happened before."
Just when they were having a pleasant conversation, they suddenly heard a clear cry: "Brother, sister-in-law, you are back!" It turned out that Zhaodi and Laidi heard that their brother and sister-in-law had returned home, so they hurried back.
Before they even stepped into the house, the loud voice had already entered. Zhao Lihan turned around and saw his two sisters standing at the door, graceful and elegant, like two blooming flowers, brightening his eyes.
Zhao Lihan couldn't help but sigh inwardly, how time flies. The little girls of the past have now grown up and blossomed into such graceful young ladies. He smiled and said to his sisters, "You've all grown up so much! Girls really change a lot when they grow up! You're no longer the little girls you used to be."
Zhaodi quickly responded with a smile, "Yes, big brother, this is all thanks to you and sister-in-law's careful teaching. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid we would still be working hard in the fields, living a life of digging in the dirt."
Zhao Lihan smiled with satisfaction after hearing this, and nodded slightly, expressing his approval of Zhaodi's words. He paused for a moment before continuing, "I haven't done anything for you. All this should be attributed to your sister-in-law. So, you two resolutely gave up those stable jobs and chose to return to work at the factory. Don't you feel any regret?"
Zhaodi answered without hesitation, "We absolutely won't regret it, brother. You and sister-in-law are so busy on weekdays that you simply don't have time to take care of the affairs of the factory. Now that we've grown up and are able to take on some responsibilities, it's natural for us to come back and help sister-in-law with what we can do."
Just as everyone was talking animatedly, Village Chief Xiao's wife, Factory Director Wang, suddenly appeared. Before she even stepped into the yard, her resounding voice seemed to have grown wings and flew in with a whoosh.
"Zhao Di and Lai Di are so capable! There's no one in our village, or even in the entire township, who can compare to them."
This shout was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, and everyone in the yard turned their eyes to the gate.
Director Wang came in hurriedly from outside.
As soon as Wang Xiaolan saw Director Wang, a bright smile immediately broke out on her face. She shouted loudly, "Sister-in-law Wang!" Before she finished speaking, she had already rushed over like an arrow.
Seeing this, Director Wang did not show any weakness. She opened her arms and gave Wang Xiaolan a big hug.
Director Wang said with a look of concern, "Sister, I heard you went to the front lines a few years ago! I was so worried back then, I tossed and turned all night and couldn't sleep! I was so afraid you'd get into danger. What if something happened? What would we do? But luckily, my husband is more reasonable. He comforted me by saying that you're a doctor, and nothing will happen. After all, doctors play a very important role on the front lines. After hearing that, my heart finally settled a little."
After that, he took Wang Xiaolan's hand without saying anything else and said, "Let's go to my house. My wife has cooked the meal herself and has already prepared it!"
Before she finished speaking, Second Grandma heard the noise and hurried out of the kitchen, shouting anxiously, "Oh, I can't go to your house for dinner! I've already prepared everything here!"
Director Wang looked a little embarrassed when she saw this. She scratched her head, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "How about this, let's eat mine first, and it won't be too late to eat yours tomorrow!"
At this moment, Zhao Lihan stepped forward to smooth things over. Seeing everyone at a stalemate, he smiled and suggested, "Sister-in-law, how about this? Let's combine the food from our two families and have a big reunion and eat together in a lively atmosphere? How wonderful!"
Director Wang slapped his forehead and said, "The team leader is right."
Wang Xiaolan said, "How about this! Invite all the middle-level leaders from the factory and the village cadres to have dinner with us."
Director Wang said, "Okay, okay, I'll go home and bring the food to you."
Lai Di said, "I'll go borrow a table and chairs."
Zhaodi said, "I'll go to the factory to inform them."
At night, the courtyard was illuminated by bright lights, making it look like daylight. Four tables were neatly arranged in the courtyard, laden with sumptuous food, and the aroma filled the air. People sat around, laughing and chatting, the atmosphere was warm and joyful, and both the host and the guests were thoroughly entertained.
Cheng Gang sat at one of the tables, his eyes occasionally falling on Zhao Di, and he kept picking up food for her. Wang Xiaolan noticed this action, and she felt that Cheng Gang seemed to have a special concern for Zhao Di.
So, she quietly pulled Director Wang aside and asked in a low voice, "Sister-in-law, I feel like Cheng Gang has that kind of interest in Zhaodi?"
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