Mingxiu nodded: "Don't their families care?"
Zheng Shuang shook her head: "It's not that I don't care, but it's not easy for people in the village to make money, so they usually work outside. It's quite troublesome for them to come back once. But I contacted them before, so they should be back in a few days."
Mingxiu was speechless.
The villagers don't live too far apart. Zheng Shuang's family moved out of the village because they were going to open a guesthouse nearby. It only took the two of them five minutes to get there by bike.
"Xiaoxing, Sister Xiaoyuan is here, you two come out quickly." Zheng Shuang called out as she stood outside the courtyard.
"Sister Xiaoshuang" and her two children ran out of there.
"Slow down, slow down, don't rush. You guys..." Zheng Shuang suddenly stopped talking.
Looking at the person who came out from behind the two children, she called out with surprise and a hint of uncertainty, "Xi Chen?"
"It's me, long time no see, Xiao Shuang," Xi Chen smiled at Zheng Shuang.
Inside the house, the two little ones were eating heartily in the courtyard, while Mingxiu stood in the courtyard looking at the scenery outside, leaving Zheng Shuang and Xichen inside talking.
"When did you get back?" Zheng Shuang asked Xi Chen with some uncertainty.
"I just got back last night, and I haven't had a chance to tell you yet," Xi Chen said casually.
Zheng Shuang's lips twitched: "So your parents already know about your grandparents' situation, right?"
"Yes, Mom and Dad just passed away a few days ago." It was like a bolt from the blue. Mingxiu had been secretly eavesdropping outside and overheard the news.
"Ah, what? How could this be? She was fine just a few days ago." Zheng Shuang stared wide-eyed at Xi Chen, somewhat incredulous.
"It happened just a few days ago. My parents received the news and were preparing to come back, but in their panic, they were hit by a car." Xi Chen lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly.
"How could this happen? Uncle and Aunt, they were perfectly fine." Zheng Shuang murmured to herself, then looked up at Xi Chen: "What are you going to do now?"
"It's nothing," Xi Chen said with a smile, looking up. "I've already taken care of my parents' funeral arrangements. The main reason I came back this time was to handle my grandparents' affairs and then take them to the capital. You don't know yet, but I just participated in a talent show and debuted. I've just started earning some money, enough to support them both."
Zheng Shuang looked at the forced smile on the person opposite her and didn't know what to say for a moment. She never expected him to walk this path. Was this path easy to walk?
Zheng Shuang sighed, her heart softening for a moment as she looked at Xi Chen: "The two children are still too young. Even if you take them there, they'll need someone to take care of them. I know the entertainment industry; when people get busy, they're completely out of touch with reality and have no concept of time. How could you possibly have time to take care of them?" Zheng Shuang sighed again, clenched her hands, and looked up at Xi Chen, saying, "How about this? We grew up together. If you trust me, leave the children at home first. You don't know this, but I set up a guesthouse at home to take care of the grandparents. Let them stay there; they can keep each other company. When the children are older and your career is more stable, you can take care of them then."
"Oh, no, that's too much trouble. No need, I'll just hire a nanny," Xi Chen said in surprise.
Zheng Shuang shook her head: "The two children are still young, and they have just lost a loved one. If you take them directly to that unfamiliar place, and you can't even stay with them, they will be scared. Just leave them at home. Don't worry, I will take good care of them."
"No, no, that's not what I meant. I just felt that this was really too much trouble for you," Xi Chen quickly said.
“What’s the trouble? I’ve watched them grow up, and I’ve always considered them my brothers. Besides, your grandparents and my grandparents are good friends, so they’ll definitely be happy. And if you take the children away, you won’t be able to take care of them. What if something happens? Don’t worry,” Zheng Shuang said firmly to Xi Chen.
Xi Chen was stunned. He knew he couldn't take good care of the two children, and he knew this was the best thing for them. But Xi Chen lowered his head and said after a long while, "Then I'll trouble you. Let them stay at your house for a while. I'll definitely pick them up when I have time."
"Okay, don't worry, don't put too much pressure on yourself. We're all friends, and we've been neighbors for so many years, these things are only natural," Zheng Shuang said, patting Xi Chen on the shoulder.
Xi Chen forced a smile. There was no such thing as something that should be done.
Mingxiu, who was outside, felt a mix of emotions. Life was really too hard. Looking at the two carefree children outside and then at the man inside who looked so weary, Mingxiu sighed.
After their brief encounter, Mingxiu recognized the person as the one who sat next to her on the plane. She had initially thought he was arrogant and didn't want anyone to know his identity, but now it seemed he genuinely wasn't in the mood to talk.
Mingxiu took out her phone and sent a message to Kangxi, then continued to look at the scenery beside her.
It's unclear what Zheng Shuang and the other person said inside, but they came out a while later, and Xi Chen had already returned to normal.
Mingxiu and Zheng Shuang started riding their bikes to head back.
Zheng Shuang didn't say anything on the way, and Mingxiu didn't speak either.
When the two of them returned home, their grandparents warmly invited them to eat, and Mingxiu happily ate a large meal of meat.
She patted her tummy, sat happily in the chair, and sighed.
"This life is too comfortable," Mingxiu exclaimed.
Zheng Shuang, seeing Mingxiu's expression, couldn't help but chuckle.
My mood, which was a little sad just now, has improved a lot.
After dinner, Zheng Shuang told her grandparents about Xi Chen's family situation.
The two elderly people were also stunned for a moment.
"What's going on?" Grandma said, wiping away her tears.
"Let the two children come over; we can afford to raise two children," Grandpa said, sitting down beside them.
Mingxiu looked at this and that, not knowing what to say.
One can only sigh that the Shuang family are all good people.
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