Just after the New Year, Feng Mingshu received a telegram from his mother.
The telegram was sent from the port on the other side of the river.
In other words, the mother has most likely already boarded the ferry.
Feng Mingshu was immediately anxious. She handed Mao Mao to her mother-in-law, put on her coat, and went outside.
But as soon as she stepped out of the room, she remembered something, immediately turned back, and rummaged through her unused face cream, lipstick, and other items. She quickly applied a light makeup to brighten her complexion.
He then took off his dusty coat and put on a brightly colored Lenin suit.
After combing her hair one last time, she hurriedly got on her bicycle and rushed to the ferry terminal.
The old lady was also anxious. While coaxing her grandson, she said to her daughter, "Caifeng, go to the camp and tell your brother that his mother-in-law is coming soon. Tell him to come back early!"
Zhou Caifeng exclaimed "Ai!" and ran towards the camp.
The sea breeze at the ferry crossing was so strong that it almost made people fly, but Feng Mingshu tried his best to stand at the very front.
The faint sound of a ferry whistle could be heard in the distance, and Feng Mingshu immediately stood on tiptoe and craned his neck.
On the ferry, three boys were vomiting uncontrollably. When people came to check on them, they forced themselves to say, "Auntie, don't worry, we're fine... ugh!"
Before he could finish speaking, the three boys started vomiting again.
Yu Jingqiu chuckled and took a thermos to pour them water to rinse their mouths.
Fifteen minutes later, the ferry docked, and Yu Jingqiu disembarked with the three weaklings.
"mom!"
With a shout, a figure rushed into her arms like a swallow returning to its nest.
Yu Jingqiu's eyes welled up with tears. She raised her hand and gently patted her daughter's back: "Zhuzhu, you have a child now, and you're still acting like a child with your mother."
Tears welled up in Feng Mingshu's eyes, but upon hearing her mother's words, she quickly held them back, forcing a mature demeanor, and asked with concern, "Mom, are you tired from the journey? Did you have any problems adjusting to the ship?"
Yu Jingqiu noticed at a glance that her daughter was wearing light makeup. However, her daughter's skin was fair and radiant, and she looked a little plump. Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense all the way, was relieved: "Mom is not tired, but it's the first time your three younger brothers have been on a boat, so they're not used to it."
When the three Li brothers heard their fourth aunt mention them, they quickly stood up straight and greeted their eldest cousin, whom they were meeting for the first time, in unison, "Hello, sister!"
Despite their best efforts, the three brothers' shouts were still somewhat weak. Feng Mingshu laughed and said, "Hello, have some candy first."
She took a handful of milk candies out of her bag and handed them over.
The three brothers scratched their heads sheepishly, and none of them reached out.
"If you don't take it, does that mean you don't recognize me as your older sister?"
The three brothers shook their heads in unison, exchanged glances, and then reached out together, each taking one candy, unwrapping it, and popping it into their mouths.
Mmm, it's so sweet!
After eating the candy, the three brothers regained some strength and followed their fourth aunt and eldest cousin all the way to the family compound.
Along the way, my eyes kept darting around, looking at everything, finding everything new and interesting.
The three brothers' eyes were practically glued to the soldiers marching by, especially when they saw them in formation.
Feng Mingshu roughly understood her mother's intention in bringing them here, and said to them with a smile, "When your brother-in-law has some free time, I'll have him take you around the island."
The three Li brothers' eyes lit up immediately, and they all started asking their brother-in-law about his situation.
As they were talking, they suddenly saw a tall, upright soldier walking towards them. The man was taller than their father and had an imposing presence. The three brothers instinctively shut their mouths and stared blankly at him.
Zhou Jinshan glanced briefly at the three boys before looking away and respectfully greeted Yu Jingqiu, "Mom, you've arrived. I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the ferry to pick you up earlier."
Yu Jingqiu smiled and shook her head: "You're busy with work, so it's enough for Zhuzhu to pick me up."
Zhou Jinshan naturally took the bicycle from Feng Mingshu, turning his head to reply, "Mom, stay on the island a little longer, Zhuzhu and I will show you around."
"I'm not in a hurry to go anywhere. I'd like to see my grandson sooner," Yu Jingqiu said with a smile.
The young couple readily agreed and quickened their pace home, introducing the three boys of the Li family along the way.
The three boys called out "Brother-in-law" in unison. Zhou Jinshan nodded in response, trying to be as gentle as possible. However, the three boys were still reserved and subconsciously followed their cousin Feng Mingshu. They couldn't help but secretly glance at their brother-in-law pushing the cart in front of them, their eyes filled with admiration.
Soon after arriving at the family compound, Yu Jingqiu walked straight towards a gate without Feng Mingshu's guidance.
Because at the entrance of that courtyard, there was an old woman holding a child, eagerly waiting.
The old lady also saw Yu Jingqiu and stepped out of the courtyard gate to call out loudly, "Are you my mother-in-law? I'm so sorry to trouble you. You've come all this way. Originally, it was Jinshan who was bringing Mingshu and the child back to her parents' home to visit you."
Yu Jingqiu quickly took two steps forward and greeted them with a smile, saying, "The children are busy with work, so it's no trouble for me to come all the way here. It's much more kind of you to come all the way from your hometown to take care of their children."
"What's so hard about it? I'd be unhappy if my own grandson wouldn't let me take care of him." The old lady smiled and noticed that her in-laws' eyes kept glancing at the child. She suddenly realized and handed him over. "You've come to see your grandson, right? Hold him. He weighs ten pounds and is stronger than other children."
Yu Jingqiu skillfully took her grandson and examined his face. The little guy seemed to notice and grinned, giving his grandmother a toothless smile.
Yu Jingqiu's heart sank instantly. She glanced at her daughter and said, "This child looks just like you, like you when you were little. You used to love to laugh back then too."
Feng Mingshu's eyes welled up with tears. She wanted to say something but choked up. Then she felt a warmth in her hand; it was Zhou Jinshan holding her hand.
"Mom, Mother, let's go inside and talk. It's quite cold outside," Zhou Jinshan said.
"Yes, yes, come inside and let's talk. Lunch is ready, let's eat and talk." The old lady greeted them with a smile.
Because there wasn't enough time to prepare, most of the dishes were taken from the cafeteria, but they were all very oily and smelled delicious, and there were also several seafood dishes.
The three Li boys ate seafood for the first time and enjoyed it very much, their bellies were all round from eating so much.
Feng Mingshu asked his brother-in-law to take them for a walk nearby to digest their food.
Yu Jingqiu wanted to clear the dishes, but the Zhou mother and daughter stopped her and told her to rest.
Feng Mingshu did not prepare a guest room for his mother, but led her directly to the couple's bedroom, along with the child.
After holding the baby and looking around the room, Yu Jingqiu smiled and praised, "It's decorated quite well."
Feng Mingshu quickly changed the sheets and duvet cover, looking a little embarrassed: "It can't compare to the decor of our little villa, Mom, please bear with it for now. I'll buy some bright fabrics when I go off the island..."
"Zhuzhu, stop busy, I'm not staying in your room," Yu Jingqiu interrupted her daughter.
Feng Mingshu was taken aback: "Why?"
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