Upon hearing Yan Xiaonan's explanation, Ye Chenming smiled so brightly that it almost blinded Yan Xiaonan's titanium alloy eyes.
"Then why did you leave behind a pair of plum vases?"
Yan Xiaonan shook her head, refusing to answer, because she was thinking that if she had a daughter after marriage, the plum vase could be used as her daughter's dowry.
Regardless of the era, if a woman brings antiques with her marriage, her husband's family will generally hold her in high regard.
But who is Ye Chenming? Although Yan Xiaonan didn't say it, he had already guessed it.
There were two pairs of plum blossom vases in the family. When Ye Huixian got married, her grandfather gave her one. When Ye Chen'er got married, her grandfather gave her the same one.
At the time, Yan Aidang was unaware of the value of the plum vase and carelessly placed it on the antique shelf in the living room.
Later, after Ye Chen'er pointed it out, he specially got a mahogany box, wrapped it in layers of silk, and hid it away.
Later, Yan Daqiang found out and refused to even take a look at her. Seeing Yan Daqiang's angry expression, Xue Ying couldn't stop laughing.
Ye Chen'er also found it strange. Taking a look wouldn't hurt, so why was Yan Ai so stubborn about not letting her see it?
Yan Aidang snorted coldly. If he saw it, would he still be able to keep it? Didn't he see that all the ginseng that Nan Nan brought had secretly disappeared?
Ye Chen'er shook her head. She was certain that Yan Daqiang really just wanted to take a look and would never joke about her dowry.
But since Yan Aidang is so vigilant, she'd better not get involved, lest she make a wrong judgment and end up losing more than she gains.
Ye Chen'er also told Ye Chenming that she had no idea where Yan Aidang had hidden the plum vase.
Last time, while holding Xiao Liujin, she kept nagging about how when Xiao Liujin grows up and gets married, this plum vase will be Xiao Liujin's dowry, and so on.
This was the first time Yan Xiaonan had ever heard that Yan Aidang could do such a thing; he was incredibly audacious.
However, even Yan Ai knew that the plum vase was meant to be her daughter's dowry, so Ye Chenming must have known about her little scheme as well.
For a moment, her face turned as red as the sunset. Ye Chenming stared at her, unable to take his eyes off her. His wife was truly beautiful.
Ye Chenming and Yan Xiaonan drove a Santana sedan directly to the rear helipad.
It was already the end of September, the day when Ye Ren, Ye Huili, and a group of scientists were to go home.
This time they also traveled by chartered plane, which landed directly on the rear tarmac, and then they were taken home by security guards.
Yan Aidang's application for three vehicles was finally approved. The club gave him one vehicle, and the military clothing workshop gave him another.
Yan Xiaonan decided to drive the remaining car himself. In order to drive this kind of manual car, Yan Xiaonan really studied hard and finally obtained a driver's license.
The plane roared as it flew closer from afar and slowly landed. Yan Xiaonan and Ye Chenming quickly got out of the car and walked towards where the plane was parked.
Ye Ren walked down the stairs, looking travel-worn, with Ye Huili supporting him.
Looking at Ye Ren's weathered face and Ye Huili's exhausted body and mind, Yan Xiaonan felt a lump in her throat, and a strong sense of mountain god aura rushed over to them.
Ye Ren felt a warmth spread through his body, and all his fatigue vanished in an instant. Ye Huili was overjoyed and immediately spotted Yan Xiaonan and Ye Chenming.
The two men, both over fifty, laughed like children, but their eyes were brimming with tears. Their lives had been too tiring and too difficult.
Fortunately, Ye Chenming is now capable of handling things on his own, and Nan Nan is also gradually growing up.
Next, Ye Ren will be able to enjoy his retirement with Fu Qingping. If Nan Nan and Chen Ming have a child, life will be even better.
Upon seeing the Santana, Ye Ren smiled, finally free from the Jeep; that car was too rough.
"Grandpa, the eight-courtyard house is all set up, and your and Grandma's north-facing room has been completed according to your specifications?"
"That's good. Did you open side gates in the backyard and the middle yard?" Ye Ren still valued privacy very much.
“It’s open. Nan Nan’s grandma and parents can live in the middle courtyard, and Nan Nan and I will live in the back courtyard. I opened side doors for easy access.”
"Chenming, Grandpa is very pleased. You have finally grown up. The award ceremony will be held the day after tomorrow. Are you ready?"
"Ready?" Ye Chenming smiled.
He not only prepared to award her a medal, but also a diamond ring and roses; he wanted to propose to Yan Xiaonan.
Yan Xiaonan glanced at Ye Chenming, feeling incredibly sweet inside. Of course, she knew what Ye Chenming was laughing about.
Ye Ren laughed heartily: "Hui Li, you are a great contributor to the Ye family. It was you who delivered the ring to Nan Nan."
Ye Huili laughed heartily: "Nan Nan, on your wedding day, besides the wedding ring, you also need to wear the ring that belongs to the matriarch of the family."
Yan Xiaonan blushed again; she had hidden that ring very well.
Ye Chenming took the two directly to the research institute. Ye Ren and Ye Huili were to move into the eight-courtyard house with their military medals.
That is the highest achievement, a glory that can truly be passed down through generations, a history that can be learned by one’s descendants.
Ye Chenming escorted Yan Xiaonan back to the courtyard house and then left, as he had many things to do.
"Nan Nan, this short separation is for a long time together. Wait for me, the dawn is just around the corner."
Yan Xiaonan smiled. Every time Ye Chenming said "wait for me," it was actually a sign of his anxiety.
But Yan Xiaonan knew that Ye Chenming, a man of strong will, would only utter those two words to her.
Yan Ge and Yuan Zhaodi have already arrived. Nan Nan is getting married, how could his cousin not come?
Looking at Yuan Zhaodi's slightly protruding belly, Yan Xiaonan smiled and said, "Congratulations, Brother Yan Ge, you're going to become a father."
Yan Ge quickly stood up, cupped his hands to Yan Xiaonan, and said, "Congratulations! Congratulations on Nannan finally growing into a beautiful young woman and getting married."
Grandma Yan's lips were sore from smiling so much. The entire courtyard was covered with "double happiness" characters and red lanterns of all sizes.
Even the little deer had a red scarf tied around its neck; it was given to the little deer by Wu Jinban.
In the entire courtyard, besides Yan Xiaoqiang, Xiaolu was closest to Wujinban.
Wu Jinban specially used his pocket money to buy a red scarf for Xiao Lu'er to wear: "Lu Lu, Auntie is getting married, you have to be festive too."
Yan Xiaonan looked at the little deer wearing a red scarf and looking very happy; she really had become much prettier.
"My Wujinban is so amazing! He even knows how to dress up Lulu. Let me think of something to reward him with."
Wu Jinban started to act coy; he really enjoyed his aunt performing for him.
Yan Xiaonan took out a plastic pencil case with a magnetic flip-top from her bag; the blue leather was very eye-catching.
This pencil case is already sold in Shanghai, so Yan Xiaonan isn't worried about being exposed.
Wu Jinban looked at the pencil case in his hand in surprise, and slowly opened the lid. Inside, colorful pencils, pencil sharpeners, and erasers were neatly arranged.
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