Gu Mingyue felt uneasy under Aunt Li's teasing gaze, but fortunately, they arrived at the dock soon after.
Xing Yi parked his Jeep on the shore and waved to Gu Mingyue and Lu Lin as soon as he saw them: "Over here!"
Out of politeness, Lu Lin asked Aunt Li if she wanted to come with them.
Aunt Li naturally wanted to ride in the car, but having already seen her son, she decided not to go with him.
"Oh dear, my son has come to pick me up."
She waved her hand and smiled at Gu Mingyue and Lu Lin, saying, "You two go ahead, I won't join in the fun."
Xing Yi smiled and nodded, "Drive carefully, Aunt Li."
The car slowly drove away from the dock, and the sunlight shone warmly on the seats through the windows.
"It just rained on the island these past two days, and the air is even fresher than usual."
As Xing Yi drove, he said, "You can see the entire coastline from the road ahead, it's so beautiful."
Sure enough, before long, large stretches of sand appeared on both sides of the road, like a golden ribbon encircling the coast.
The seawater weaves through the forest, and occasionally a few egrets take flight from the branches, soaring across the azure sky.
Gu Mingyue couldn't help but exclaim, "So beautiful!"
Lu Lin took her hand and said, "We can come here for walks often in the future."
As the car continued its journey, passing through a fishing village, Xing Yi pointed to the colorful fishing boats and said, "This is a custom of our island's fishermen to paint their boats. Each boat has its own unique pattern, representing peace and a bountiful harvest."
Along the way, they also saw several children chasing and playing on the beach, and people fishing on the rocks in the distance.
The sea breeze, carrying the scent of salt and flowers, wafts towards you, making you want to take a deep breath.
"We're almost at the family compound." Xing Yi slowed down.
"I've tidied up your house. It's not big, but it's very clean."
Soon, the car stopped in front of a two-story building.
Looking at the house in front of her, Gu Mingyue couldn't help but ask, "Is this what you meant by 'not very big'?"
In her opinion, this was a proper little villa.
Xing Yi scratched his head and said, "The women in the family compound all prefer to live in apartment buildings, not bungalows."
For a house of their size, it's considered small in the residential compound.
However, many people still can't get a place because the number of people living there is increasing, but the existing housing cannot meet their daily needs.
Xing Yi helped unload the luggage. "Old Lu, Old He said we should go to his house for dinner tonight."
"Okay, thanks bro."
Xing Yi laughed and said, "There's no need for such formalities between us brothers. Sister-in-law, I'll be going now."
Once only the young couple remained, Gu Mingyue looked around the courtyard thoroughly.
This is a two-story building with white walls on the outside. Several pots of bougainvillea are in full bloom on the balcony, their bright red flowers swaying gently in the sea breeze.
The first floor features a spacious living room, kitchen, and storage room, with wooden floors polished to a shine. In the kitchen, there is a large iron pot, an old-fashioned coal stove, and several bamboo baskets piled in the corner, emitting a faint bamboo fragrance.
There are three bedrooms on the second floor, and the view from the windows is of the vast sea.
As soon as I opened the window, the salty sea breeze rushed in, carrying the scent of sunshine and seaweed.
The yard is quite large, with a stone path in the middle and the left and right sides evenly divided. These two parts can be used to grow flowers and vegetables in the future.
Gu Mingyue stood in the center of the courtyard, took a deep breath, turned to Lu Lin and smiled, "From now on, this will be our home."
Lu Lin gently hugged her from behind and whispered in her ear, "Home is where you are."
The two unpacked their luggage one by one.
By the time everything was finished, the clock had reached the 12 position.
Lu Lin found a few lunchboxes at home. "I'm going to get food. Do you want to come with me?"
Gu Mingyue slumped onto the sofa and shook her head. "I'm not going. You go. I'm too tired."
All she wants to do right now is lie on the sofa and rest for a while. She's been on the train for so long, and then spent ages tidying up when she got home.
She was exhausted and could no longer hold on.
Lu Lin told her to rest well and then left with the lunchbox.
The canteen in the family compound wasn't far away. Just as I reached the entrance, I was stopped by several aunties who were cooling off at the entrance.
When Xing Yi drove by just now, they saw Lu Lin sitting in the passenger seat, and a fleeting glimpse of his face in the back seat.
When Lu Lin was injured and wanted to retire from the army, many people in the family compound felt sorry for him. Later, when they learned that the leaders had temporarily allowed him to go back to recuperate, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
You should know that Lu Lin is a very popular young man in the family compound, and everyone thinks highly of him.
When they heard that he had recovered from his injuries and returned, the family compound was in an uproar.
But then came the news that he was getting married.
Everyone knows that Lu Lin appears aloof in the family compound, but is actually kind-hearted.
People want to marry their daughters to him because they value his family background and personal abilities.
Before they could even act, this precious cabbage had already been snatched away.
They were all very curious about Lu Lin's wife, wondering what kind of girl had won over this unattainable beauty.
"Hey, isn't this Xiao Lu? I heard your wife's here?"
Aunt Zhang squinted at the lunchbox in his hand. "Why didn't you bring it with you?"
Aunt Li, who was standing nearby, also came over and lowered her voice, "Where is she from? How old is she?"
Before he could finish speaking, Lu Lin interrupted with a smile, "Aunties, don't make wild guesses. She's my wife, and we're truly in love. I'll bring her to meet everyone after she's rested."
Seeing his firm attitude, the aunties didn't press him further, but just smiled knowingly.
Lu Lin was worried about his wife waiting at home, so he gave her a few perfunctory words and left.
He walked into the cafeteria carrying his lunchbox, and as soon as he turned the corner, he heard someone shout, "Isn't that Lu Lin?"
Looking up, he saw several familiar faces—his former comrades and colleagues.
Everyone immediately put down their bowls and chopsticks and gathered around.
"Old Lu! You're finally back!" Zhao Gang patted him on the shoulder. "I heard you're healed. How are you doing now?"
As she spoke, her gaze shifted to his legs.
Lu Lin smiled and stretched his legs. "I'm almost fully recovered, it's nothing serious."
"You're really lucky to be alive!" another comrade exclaimed. "We were all worried sick at the time."
Everyone chattered about his injuries and asked him about his experiences during this time.
Lu Lin said a few words briefly, then picked up the lunchbox in his hand, "My wife is still waiting for dinner at home, I have to go back first."
"Oh, you already have a wife?" Zhao Gang joked. "You must bring her out to meet us sometime!"
Lu Lin smiled and agreed, then quickly left after saying goodbye to everyone.
As he walked home, a warm feeling filled his heart.
With these comrades and colleagues around, his and Gu Mingyue's life on the island will surely be warmer.
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