In fact, she had already lost the moment she showed a guilty expression, not to mention that Situ Ming had Zhao Xiaoyue's Achilles' heel.
When the train arrived at the station, Zhao Xiaoyue and Zhao Zhe got off carrying large and small bags.
Situ Ming only had a small suitcase containing one or two changes of clothes; he brought nothing else.
After most of the people had gotten off the bus, he followed them off. From a distance, he saw the young woman carrying a suitcase, talking to her brother-in-law.
Situ Ming shook his head helplessly. He refused to believe that he couldn't pry open this pearl.
As the art of war says, to capture the enemy, you must capture their king; to besiege Wei, you must rescue Zhao.
Tsk!
I heard that the young woman has a sensible old lady in her family...
[Taste] We had an event a couple of days ago, and we're taking a break today. The whole family is staying at [Guitu Inn].
The guesthouse has been equipped with broadband internet, but none of my family members know how to use it. The technician we hired is currently setting up the surveillance cameras in various areas and connecting them to the computer.
The old lady stared in amazement at the scene that appeared. "My goodness, we can see the hallway now? It's so clear!"
Li Guilan also chimed in, "Yes, this is amazing!"
The technician who installed the surveillance camera kindly reminded me, "Never let water spill on the computer, or it will be ruined."
Then he taught a few people how to use the surveillance system.
Zhao Guozhong studied diligently, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, Master!"
A loud shout rang out: "Dad! Mom! Grandma! We're back!!!"
Accompanied by the sound, Zhao Xiaoyue and Zhao Zhe also jumped into the inn's lobby.
The whole family was startled by the sound.
The old lady was the first to react, exclaiming, "Oh! My little sun is back, and so is my little Zhe!"
Zhao Zhe threw down his bag and hugged the old lady, "Grandma, I've missed you so much!"
Zhao Xiaoyue hugged Li Guilan and rocked her from side to side, saying, "Mom, Mom, I've missed you so much!"
She was taller than Li Guilan.
Li Guilan's eyes were red. How long had it been since she had seen her daughter? Two years ago, she asked her to come back earlier, but her daughter said that her studies were too demanding and the teachers assigned too much homework, so she couldn't come back.
Later, when it came time for the college entrance exam, my daughter said that she and Xiao Zhe wanted to save money for college and do some work-study programs.
It's not like we can't afford to send both of them to university, why do we have to rely on them to go out and earn money?
At this point, the daughter said that this was called accumulating social experience in preparation for the two of them to venture into society later.
Anyway, she had a whole set of excuses, which she didn't understand. Later, the old lady said that children are like eagles soaring into the sky. When it's their turn to fly, parents shouldn't stop them. Otherwise, they'll become soft-winged and won't be able to fly even if you let them fly. That would be a complete waste.
The old lady added that Uncle Pu was also there and would keep an eye on things.
Zhao Guozhong was thinking that they should go over and spend the New Year with their daughter, but the old lady slammed her hand on the table.
"You two are so ignorant! Your two children are so sensible, yet you insist on going over there and causing trouble. I've never seen parents like you who drag their children down!"
have to!
The old lady absolutely refused to let the two of them go, and told them to stop making phone calls and bothering the two children, saying she would skin them alive.
The couple really missed their daughter, so they secretly made a phone call.
The old lady stopped them because Zhao Xiaoyue had sent her a letter beforehand, explaining their environment and the dangers they faced, fearing that those people would find their home. Every time Zhao Zhe finished making a phone call, he would immediately delete the call history.
The old lady hugged Zhao Zhe, her face contorted with heartache.
"Oh my goodness, you've gotten so thin! Is it because the food in the cafeteria is bad? Or are you too stressed from studying?"
Zhao Zhe felt a warmth in his heart and quickly pulled his grandmother away, saying, "No, no, it's just that I've been growing taller lately, and I don't gain weight no matter how much I eat."
Zhao Xiaoyue clung to Li Guilan and Zhao Guozhong's arms, feigning jealousy, "Grandma, you don't love me anymore! You only see Xiao Zhe and don't even see me, humph!"
Grandma Li glanced at Zhao Xiaoyue and said, "Stop talking nonsense, sleep with Grandma tonight!"
"Hehe, okay Grandma!"
Zhao Xiaoyue and Zhao Zhe switched places. Zhao Xiaoyue hugged Old Mrs. Li, while Zhao Zhe hugged Li Guilan and Zhao Guozhong's arms. "Mom and Dad!"
Li Guilan and her husband touched Zhao Zhe's angular face, "You rascal, you're quite handsome!"
Li Guilan and Zhao Xiaoyue were both extremely verbally averse, though the term wasn't popular yet; they simply felt that Zhao Zhe was becoming more and more distinctive as he grew older.
Just as the family was enjoying a happy time together, a sudden "hello" interrupted everyone's conversation.
A young man wearing a black overcoat with a stand-up collar walked into the lobby carrying a small silver suitcase.
Beneath the black trench coat, like a dazzling pearl in the night, was a bespoke black suit, a white shirt as white as snowflakes, and a tie tied with the meticulous care of a work of art.
His hair was parted in a 3/7 ratio, like a meticulously sculpted work of art; his face was as austere as a sculpture, his phoenix eyes as expressive as spring water, his nose as straight as a mountain peak, his lips as thin as flower petals, and the curve of his jawline was just right, as if he were a masterpiece of nature.
He was like a dazzling star, imposing and aloof. The moment he stood there, he became the center of attention, surrounded by admirers, as if he were a born king, radiating a light that could not be ignored.
Apart from Zhao Xiaoyue, the whole family was stunned. How could there be such a handsome person?
Could this be a celebrity?
Zhao Zhe's eyes lit up instantly, and he opened his mouth to call out, "Sister... mmm..."
Zhao Xiaoyue darted forward and swiftly covered Zhao Zhe's mouth, turning the word "husband" into "um".
Li Guilan looked at the siblings strangely, and Zhao Guozhong immediately stepped forward to greet the guests.
"Hello, are you here to check in?"
Situ Ming nodded politely, "Yes, Uncle! I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that Zhao Xiaoyue is also staying here."
Zhao Guozhong was taken aback, then laughed and replied, "Hahaha, you know my Xiaoyue?"
Situ Ming feigned surprise, "Who are you?"
Zhao Guozhong smiled and replied, "Oh, I'm Zhao Xiaoyue's father. Come in! Here, let me help you with your luggage!"
As Zhao Guozhong was about to lift the small suitcase from Situ Ming's hand, Situ Ming stepped aside and immediately said humbly, "No need, Uncle, I can carry it myself, thank you!"
Zhao Xiaoyue looked at the person who came in with a complicated expression. This person had even followed her into her home.
Under the threat of her sister's death, Zhao Zhe finally suppressed her insane emotions, coughed twice, and stepped forward to talk.
"Hey, Ming-ge, what brings you here?"
Situ Ming: "I was planning to check into a hotel and list the property at the sales office tomorrow. I didn't expect to run into you guys like this."
Zhao Zhe smiled knowingly, "Oh, I understand."
Then he introduced the family: "Mom and Dad, Grandma, this is Situ Ming. He and my sister both study at Yenching University. They are alumni."
Upon hearing this, Li Guilan stepped forward enthusiastically, "Oh dear, what a coincidence! My Xiaoyue just got back too. Come in quickly, child, you're dressed too lightly in this cold weather."
Zhao Xiaoyue rolled her eyes in exasperation. They had followed him all the way here, right after them. What a coincidence!
Looking at the handsome boy, Grandma Li seemed to be deep in thought.
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