After Zhou Ce started school, Zhu Jingsu prepared to go back.
Qin Hanshu wanted her to stay a few more days, but she said, "Your second brother must be uncomfortable being home alone. I'd better go back soon."
Zhu Jingsu and Zhou Weili have a good relationship; this is the first time they've been separated for so many days in all their years of marriage.
Qin Hanshu joked, "Alright then, I won't interfere with your reunion as a couple."
Zhu Jingsu playfully shoved her.
Qin Hanshu asked, "Second brother, you were promoted the year before last, right? After becoming the head of a county, have you been very busy?"
Zhu Jingsu nodded and said, "He's busy, but he's still quite family-oriented. Whenever he has free time, he'll come home to be with me."
Just as Qin Hanshu was about to continue teasing, Zhu Jingsu suddenly remembered something.
"Do you have a relative named Hu Wenwen? Did you know she's missing?"
Qin Hanshu said calmly, "Yes, Hu Wenwen is my stepfather's daughter with his ex-wife. She was an educated youth on a farm. What do you mean by 'disappeared'?"
“She ran away from the farm several years ago!” Zhu Jingsu recounted.
After Hu Wenwen ran away, Chen Tieshu searched for a long time but couldn't find her. Thinking that Hu Wenwen had also taken his son with her, he reported it to the police.
This is how the fact that Hu Wenwen escaped from the farm a few years ago and was somehow taken to Chen Tieshu's home was exposed.
Because of her status as a sent-down youth, this incident even made it into the newspapers, portraying her as a pitiful educated youth destroyed by the times, which had a significant impact.
Zhou Weili knew everything.
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that Hu Wenwen was actually Qin Hanshu's stepsister, which meant she was related to the Zhou family.
Zhou Weili wanted to find Hu Wenwen and see how to hold Chen Tieshu accountable for his crimes.
Because Chen Tieshu said that Hu Wenwen married him voluntarily, but anyone with eyes could see that the truth was not so simple.
Without finding Hu Wenwen, there is no evidence to convict Chen Tieshu.
But Hu Wenwen vanished without a trace, as if she had evaporated into thin air.
Chen Tieshu reported the incident to the police about six months ago, and his family hadn't had a chance to tell Qin Hanshu about it yet.
Zhu Jingsu suddenly remembered this and began to speak.
"You know, it's fate, isn't it? Chenjialiang is so close to Haowan Village, and no one knew your sister was in Chenjialiang."
"But don't worry, your second brother is personally overseeing the search."
If it weren't for Qin Hanshu's connection, Zhou Weili certainly wouldn't have been so concerned; leaving it to the police would have been sufficient.
Zhu Jingsu said this to show Qin Hanshu that Zhou Weili was giving face to Qin Hanshu and Zhou Weiguang.
Qin Hanshu carefully considered her words before saying, "Second sister-in-law, I thank second brother for thinking of me so much, I appreciate the kindness, but..."
"To be honest, my relationship with Hu Wenwen is not good; in fact, you could say we're enemies..."
Qin Hanshu recounted all the things the Hu family had done.
Zhu Jingsu exclaimed in astonishment, "How can there be such a shameless family in the world? Your mother too..."
Zhu Jingsu swallowed her words and instead said, "Then there's no need to acknowledge such relatives. It's also our fault for trying to help your enemy without understanding the situation."
Qin Hanshu smiled and shook her head, "You don't know... so I really don't want to care about Hu Wenwen's life or death."
Zhu Jingsu nodded and said, "I understand. Let's just let things take their course. If the police can find it, they can. Your second brother won't interfere anymore."
Qin Hanshu thought silently that even if the police in a county in the Northwest were mobilized, they probably still wouldn't be able to find Hu Wenwen, let alone the police in a county in the Northwest.
Qin Hanshu took Zhu Jingsu to the train station.
Before boarding the train, Zhu Jingsu said, "When you and Weiguang have time, go home and visit. Your families miss you terribly because you haven't been back for so many years."
In all the years of their marriage, Qin Hanshu and Zhou Weiguang had never returned home, except for when Zhou Chi was born, when Zhao Chunmiao came to visit.
There are objective reasons for this, but Qin Hanshu really didn't have the awareness to try to create the conditions.
Zhou Weiguang would sometimes think about his family, and every time he did, he would send money and goods.
However, material compensation cannot make up for the lack of family affection.
Zhu Jingsu's words also reminded Qin Hanshu that Zhou Weiguang's work was becoming increasingly demanding, but she was doing better.
If all else fails, she can take the children back with her.
As a military family member, this is also a responsibility she should fulfill.
When Zhou Weiguang returned home, Qin Hanshu told him about it.
The man stared at her for a long time, then suddenly hugged her tightly.
The strong arms gripped Qin Hanshu's waist so tightly it hurt, and she struggled for a moment.
Zhou Weiguang loosened his grip a little, but his head was still resting on her shoulder, rubbing against her neck like a big dog.
"Wife, I..."
Qin Hanshu noticed something was off about his voice and quickly interrupted, "Don't get sentimental. The children will laugh at you when they come in."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhou Sheng pushed the door open and came in with a bang.
"Dad, let's fight!"
After Zhou Sheng finished shouting, he saw his father and mother hugging each other. He exclaimed "Eh!" and said with disdain, "You hug your mother as soon as you get back. Aren't you ashamed?"
Zhou Weiguang: "...You brat!"
Zhou Sheng came over, grabbed Zhou Weiguang's leg, and forcefully separated the two of them. "Quickly, fight with me! I want to be the commander!"
Unlike other fathers in the compound who are stern and unapproachable, Zhou Weiguang is strict when necessary, but he also patiently and kindly plays childish games with Zhou Sheng.
Qin Hanshu gave him a push, "Go out. You've come all this way, spend more time with him."
Zhou Weiguang was reluctant; he wanted to spend time with his wife.
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