Yueyue's sweet, childlike voice made Huang Meiling reluctant to leave.
Her expression immediately softened: "Oh, my darling, how can I bear to do that? I'll definitely tell you in advance, and Grandpa and I will bring you delicious food next time, okay?"
Yueyue and Yangyang nodded in unison. After finishing their meal, they had to go to the bus station to catch their train.
Huang Meiling had already packed her luggage for the afternoon. She had come back in a hurry and hadn't brought much with her, so she would keep things simple when she went back.
Xie Zhiyan, carrying a bag of clothes, said, "The last bus from here will leave in half an hour. We can't waste any more time."
Song Zhaodi composed herself, nodded, and took Huang Meiling's arm with both hands.
"Let's go now. It's always better to leave early than late."
After she finished speaking, she picked up a very stylish knitted bag from the sofa.
"Mom, this is a handbag I knitted yesterday that I wanted to give you. Although it's not very big, it's still quite convenient for carrying some handkerchiefs and health supplements."
Ever since Shu Ying and Xie Zhiyan told her about it, she had been thinking about what gift to give Huang Meiling.
The Xie family is quite well-off, and Huang Meiling should have seen all the good things. Besides, the things prepared for the first meeting don't necessarily have to be very expensive. The most important thing is the sentiment.
After thinking it over, the only skill she currently possesses is crocheting, something she recently learned from Li Qingqing. Surprisingly, the combination of pink and blue yarn looks quite nice.
Not only did she put thought into the color scheme, but the small handbag also revealed clever details everywhere. Song Zhaodi was worried that the zipper would rust after a long time, so she simply changed all the chain parts to buttons, making the whole handbag look much lighter.
Huang Meiling was delighted with the item, but Song Zhaodi's suggestion of health supplements inadvertently reminded Shu Ying.
She took two small medicine bottles out of the coffee table drawer.
"Oh, right, Mom, I almost forgot if my sister hadn't mentioned it. I've made some new pills these past few days. Compared to what you took last time, I added three more medicinal herbs. But the ingredients are all very mild, and they're good for both you and Dad. You can take one of these Qi-Boosting Pills when you're feeling tired to replenish your Qi and nourish your liver and kidneys. You can take some with you when you go back this time and see how effective they are."
As people get older, they should pay more attention to their health, especially since Xie Wenyuan and Huang Meiling work in high-intensity industries.
Huang Meiling held the two small porcelain bottles in her hands as if they were precious treasures: "So many things in the family depend on you, and you still have to worry about the two old people like us. Yingying, you also need to take better care of your own health. Don't worry about me and your dad."
Shu Ying nodded and patted her chest with one hand: "Don't worry, Mom, I'm perfectly healthy. The most important thing now is for you and Dad to be safe and healthy."
Huang Meiling held Shu Ying's hand with one hand and Song Zhaodi's hand with the other: "What I miss most are my two daughters. You must take good care of yourselves while I'm away and don't overwork yourselves."
Xie Zhiyan: ...
Two daughters?
So he left?
As they approached the station, the somber atmosphere grew even stronger, and Huang Meiling carefully gave them some instructions.
"You two still need to keep an eye on Xie Wanying's movements. She hasn't done anything yet, so she probably hasn't noticed anything. That girl is very thoughtful. If she notices even the slightest clue, who knows what she might do."
Xie Zhiyan had bought Huang Meiling's ticket in advance, and now he was just waiting for the bus to depart. He put one arm around Shu Ying's shoulder.
"Mom, I will protect them. Don't worry about things at home. It's getting late, and we're about to leave. Please get on the bus."
Song Zhaodi's eyes reddened: "Mom, please be careful on your way. Remember to call us when you get to work to let us know you're safe. And let us know in advance when you come back next time."
Huang Meiling got into the car, turning back every few steps. She waved gently with one hand and said, "Yes, go back quickly and get some rest."
The car slowly started moving, and Song Zhaodi followed behind reluctantly, saying, "Have a safe journey."
The car sped up, and the group started running. Huang Meiling opened the window and waved from afar.
"Don't bother seeing me off, let's go back."
As the car drove away and the familiar figure disappeared from sight, Song Zhaodi could no longer stop her tears from flowing.
On the way back, the atmosphere among the group became noticeably somber.
Shu Ying held Song Zhaodi's hand and gently patted her arm.
"Don't be sad, sister. This separation is only temporary. When Mom and Dad retire, they will return to Beijing. At that time, your household registration will also be here, and our family will never be separated again."
Xie Zhiyan didn't know how to comfort her; he really had no experience in this area. But seeing a girl crying, he felt a little sorry for her.
"Yes, sister, you have your own home here now. Even if Mom and Dad aren't around, we and the children are still your family. We'll support each other from now on, and the past will eventually pass."
Song Zhaodi looked at Shu Ying gratefully and nodded: "Yingying, thank you. Otherwise, I would still be in the dark. I would have thought that I had always had an unhappy family background."
It turns out she had such a happy family.
Shu Ying took her arm with both hands: "This matter can only be blamed on those cunning people, but I discovered something a while ago. I saw Xie Wanying in the compound."
Xie Zhiyan frowned deeply. Back in the hospital, his family had already fallen out.
Why is Xie Wanying coming over at this time?
Why did she come here?
Shu Ying shrugged: "I don't know exactly what she does, but we had a brief chat and she suddenly said she was pregnant. It felt really strange. When I tried to take her pulse, she hurriedly dodged away. But judging from the way she walked, she didn't seem like a pregnant woman."
Song Zhaodi paused for a moment: "But everyone's pregnancy is different. Based on this alone, it's just our guess. If she's not pregnant, why would she lie?"
Shu Ying paused and pondered for a few seconds: "My judgment is indeed a bit simplistic, but I still think there's something fishy going on. We don't know what she's up to, but it's better to be cautious for now. If she's faking a pregnancy, and she catches on to something, she might cause trouble."
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