The two elderly people came back from walking the children and played in the yard.
An Lude took his parents to the guesthouse first. After putting down their luggage, he brought his parents to the family compound to celebrate the New Year with everyone. Jiang Jinyao then asked An Lude to bring his parents' luggage back from the guesthouse and cleaned up the room.
When it was time for the New Year's Eve dinner, Lu Chen also came home from get off work.
This year's New Year's Eve dinner was eaten very early. Every year when Shen Qiaoyue spends the New Year in the family compound, her home is always very lively, with several tables of people eating together. The guests are all her father-in-law's comrades-in-arms, and they reminisce and chat together.
After the New Year's Eve dinner, Da Nian and Xiao Nian heard that there was a performance in the army and insisted that their grandfather take them to see it.
Jiang Mingjing was very happy and went over to play with Li Jiasheng and the children.
Jiang Minghe also enjoys lively gatherings. All the children in the family compound went to watch the performance. He originally wanted to bring Xiaoxing along, but after thinking about it, he decided to let Anlude's parents spend some time with their child and also go to watch the performance with the children.
Shen Qiaoyue and Lu Chen were still at home waiting for their two children to come back.
Shen Qiaoyue sat on the sofa, leaning on Lu Chen's shoulder.
"Brother Chen, it's been so long since I've leaned on your shoulder like this, so close, it feels so good." Since the baby was born and the parents came here to take care of the child, they seem to have rarely done this.
Lu Chen reached out and hugged Shen Qiaoyue, then sighed deeply and said, "Thinking back, the last time you leaned on my shoulder like this, quietly enjoying time together, was when you were newly pregnant. You leaned on my shoulder, touching your belly, looking forward to the arrival of our child."
Shen Qiaoyue smiled and said, "Back then, we were all full of hope for the future. Now that so much time has passed, I still look forward to this future life."
When Lu Chen heard Shen Qiaoyue say this, he lowered his head and asked, "Wife, is life hard after marrying me?"
"Guess?" Shen Qiaoyue didn't rush to answer, but instead let Lu Chen guess.
Lu Chen was both amused and exasperated by Shen Qiaoyue's words. Shen Qiaoyue's sudden playful mood really caught Lu Chen off guard.
"I guess... so-so. Not even being able to eat meat is my biggest problem." Lu Chen still felt that he hadn't done enough, and that his wife had always been the one maintaining the family.
Lu Chen acted like a hands-off manager.
After listening, Shen Qiaoyue was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "I feel very happy. It's not that we're suffering. It's not just our family that's starving. Everyone in the compound is in the same boat, often not having enough meat. Brother Shen, there are many things to try in life. As long as we get through the most difficult part, everything will pass."
Lu Chen had never heard his wife complain.
"Wife, thank you." Lu Chen felt not only love for Shen Qiaoyue, but also endless gratitude. "I only became more fortunate after meeting you. If it weren't for you, I really wouldn't know what home feels like. I wouldn't have found my family, and I might still be living a life of exploitation by my adoptive parents."
After listening to what Lu Chen said, Shen Qiaoyue looked up at him and said, "Even if you don't meet me, you will meet a girl who is better than me. Maybe she will treat you very well for the rest of her life. If you meet me, you will have to serve me for the rest of your life."
Lu Chen is the male protagonist of this book. Even if he doesn't meet Shen Qiaoyue, he will meet someone else.
Shen Qiaoyue felt that she did not deserve Lu Chen's love. If she had not been reborn, her life would have been a tragedy, causing endless harm to others.
"What nonsense are you talking about? You are the best. If I hadn't met you, I wouldn't have met anyone else." Lu Chen only became such an outstanding person because he liked Shen Qiaoyue. He also worked hard to get the opportunity to study at the military academy because he liked her.
Therefore, he became a better person because he liked Shen Qiaoyue, so that he could be worthy of her.
"In my heart, Brother Shen, you are the best, the best husband in the whole world." Shen Qiaoyue's eyes were glazed over. She was too tired today and wanted to recover her energy.
Just sitting quietly in a daze is good for both your body and mind.
"In my heart, my wife, you are the best in the world." Lu Chen confessed to Shen Qiaoyue in the same tone.
Shen Qiaoyue was stunned and did not respond to what Lu Chen said.
No, it's the best in the world. It warms my heart. In Shen Qiaoyue's heart, she is a sinner, a sinner who killed her parents and hurt others. If she didn't have the chance to start over, nothing would change.
In Lu Chen's heart, whether in his past life or this life, Shen Qiaoyue is the best person.
Seeing this, Lu Chen looked down at Shen Qiaoyue.
Lost in thought, Shen Qiaoyue felt her eyes sting. She closed them and found some relief. She didn't want to cry; she was happy at that moment.
"What's wrong? Are you crying?" Lu Chen asked Shen Qiaoyue with concern.
"I can't wait for the children to come back, I'm sleepy!" Shen Qiaoyue said to Lu Chen in a coquettish tone, not wanting Lu Chen to see that she was crying. Stretching and yawning usually bring tears to her eyes.
"Then you go and rest first, I'll wait here," Lu Chen said again.
"No, it's too cold for me to sleep alone. Will you sleep with me?" Shen Qiaoyue looked up at Lu Chen with a sleepy expression.
Lu Chen did not refuse and said, "Alright, I'll go with you."
Anyway, I need to get my wife to sleep first. When the child comes back later, I'll need to give him a bath.
"Let's go! My wife has been busy all day, she must be very tired. I'll carry you inside." Lu Chen said, picking up Shen Qiaoyue and walking towards the room.
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