Chapter 150
The train arrived at the station, and everyone on board busied themselves carrying their luggage in preparation for disembarking.
Xiang Changchuan cautioned, "Be careful when you get off the train. It's close to the New Year, and there are many people returning to the city. There are also many pickpockets and child snatchers at the station, so be careful."
They happened to have two young children with them, making them easy targets.
After hearing this, Xu Yuansheng was a little worried, so he put the child in a baby carrier on his chest so that he wouldn't have to worry about the child being snatched away.
She turned to Xiang Zhao and instructed him, "When we get off the car later, hold Xiao Yun's hand tightly, don't let anyone take your sister away."
Xiang Zhao nodded seriously, then turned to look at little Chen Zhuzhu, who was sitting obediently waiting for the adults to carry her luggage, and asked worriedly, "What about your little brother? Should we carry him too?"
Gu Xi smiled and said, "No need, I can just hold Zhuzhu."
Upon hearing this, Xiang Zhao and his sister looked at her with concern and suggested, "Aunt Gu, why don't you let Uncle hold Zhuzhu? What if Zhuzhu gets snatched away?"
Such an adorable little candle! Kidnappers will definitely have their eyes on it; they don't want their little brother to be snatched away.
Xiang Changchuan also asked if he wanted him to hold the child. Although he knew that Gu Xi might be a little strong, he thought that even the strongest woman couldn't be that strong. Besides, she was slender and delicate, giving people the impression of a fragile woman who needed to be protected.
Shen Mingzheng had asked him to help take care of his sister-in-law and nephew. He was also worried that there would be too many people when they got off the bus, and his pretty and cute little nephew might be targeted and snatched by human traffickers.
During the Lunar New Year period, child abductions frequently occur in crowded places like train stations, and it's difficult to prevent them.
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuansheng and Xu Huaisheng couldn't help but laugh, leaving Xiang Changchuan and his two nephews completely bewildered.
The two sisters knew very well how strong Gu Xi was. They vividly remembered how, years ago, when their eldest sister picked them up at the station and crippled a child trafficker, Gu Xi had kidnapped them. But at that time, Xiang Changchuan and the others hadn't joined the army yet and didn't know about this incident, so it's no wonder they were suspicious.
"Really, there's no need," Gu Xi said with a smile, thanking him for his kindness, but she felt more at ease holding her son herself.
Xu Yuansheng added, "Just leave it to my sister."
Chen Zhuzhu walked over and took her mother's hand, "Mom, you can do it."
Although the child is young, he knows that his mother is stronger than his father because he is also very strong. His mother says that he inherited this strength from his mother.
When his mother said that to him, Shen Zhuzhu remembered that his father's expression was quite strange, as if he was a little envious.
When the train arrived at the station, Gu Xi, carrying her son in one arm and luggage in the other, led the way. Following her was Xu Yuansheng with her child, and next to her was Xu Huaisheng, who protected her and her child. Then came Xiang Zhao and Xiang Yun, the brother and sister, holding hands to avoid being separated in the crowd. Finally, Xiang Changchuan carried the luggage.
Many people got off the bus, blocking the aisle and crowding together.
Gu Xi, relying solely on brute force, led everyone off the bus smoothly, much like Moses parting the sea.
After getting off the bus, the surrounding area was still very congested, and everywhere you looked, there were crowds of people.
Accidents are more likely to happen in crowded places. There was a commotion ahead, but it didn't stop people from moving forward.
After finally squeezing out of the crowd, Gu Xi looked up and saw Feng Min and Shen Mingrong waiting in front of her.
Beside them were a well-dressed but weathered couple, supporting each other and anxiously looking around. Behind them were two orderly in military uniforms, who had come together to pick them up.
"Mom, Mingrong—"
Gu Xi shouted with delight and ran over faster.
When Xiang Changchuan saw the couple, his eyes widened and he excitedly called out, "Dad, Mom..." He turned to Xu Yuansheng and his nephews and nieces and said, "Yuansheng, those are Dad and Mom! Xiao Zhao, Xiao Yun, Grandpa and Grandma have come to pick us up."
Xiang Zhao and Xiang Yun also became excited.
A group of people ran quickly in that direction.
Upon hearing the noise, Feng Min and the others helped each other run over, just like all the relatives and friends who were reunited at the station, and happily embraced each other.
Gu Xi walked up to Feng Min, dropped her luggage, then hugged her son and gave Feng Min a hug.
Squeezed between her mother and grandmother, Chen Zhuzhu sighed silently, then turned to her grandmother, who was being held in her mother's arm, and called out, "Grandma~~"
Feng Min was happily embraced by Gu Xi, and when she heard her grandson call her, she felt even happier.
She hugged Gu Xi back, took the child from her arms, and felt very warm inside: "Oh my, my Zhuzhu has grown so much! He even recognizes Grandma! Grandma is so happy!"
Shen Zhuzhu said earnestly, "I recognize them. I have photos of them. My parents have shown me photos of my grandparents and my uncle."
When Feng Min saw her grandson's well-behaved and adorable appearance, she couldn't help but fall in love with him. If she didn't know that he was her grandson, she would really think he was a little girl.
Even little girls rarely look as pretty as him, especially with his short, black, soft hair that makes his fair face look even more delicate. His big, round eyes are absolutely adorable.
Oh my, this isn't a grandson, it's clearly a "granddaughter"!
Feng Min's long-held desire to raise a young girl was suddenly fulfilled by her grandson.
It doesn't matter if it's a grandson or a girl. The grandson looks like his mother and is so beautiful. It's like raising a little girl. When you take him out, who can tell if he's a boy or a girl?
Shen Mingrong was extremely anxious, jumping up and down: "Sister Xi, don't forget me! Zhuzhu, I'm your uncle!"
Gu Xi turned to look at Shen Mingrong, a sixteen-year-old boy with a tall and straight figure. He looked a lot like his brother and had the handsome features unique to young people. Wearing a camel coat in winter, he stood there with the bright and clean look of a carefree young man.
When he smiled, Gu Xi seemed to see the ten-year-old boy from back then again.
"Mingrong, you've grown so much!" Gu Xi said happily, and gave him a hug.
Shen Mingrong, on the other hand, was a little embarrassed and chuckled, "Sister Xi, I've grown up now. You can't hug me like you did when I was little anymore, or Big Brother will get angry."
It was one thing when he was little, but now that he's grown up, he's embarrassed to let female elders hold him anymore.
Gu Xi chuckled, tiptoed and patted his head. Shen Mingrong also bent down and lowered his head in response, chattering incessantly.
"Sister Xi, Sister Xi, you're finally back! I've missed you so much! I've been wanting to visit you, but Mom and Dad wouldn't let me. Every holiday, they'd send me to the military camp in the suburbs... Sister Xi, you haven't changed at all, still so young and beautiful. Our Zhuzhu looks just like you. It's good for boys to look like their mothers, that's what makes them pretty, better than looking like my older brother, he's not as good-looking as you..."
Hearing the familiar chatterbox, Gu Xi couldn't help but chuckle, "Luckily your brother isn't here, or he would be angry."
Shen Mingrong said confidently, "I'm not afraid of him at all. I'm very strong now, and I might even be able to exchange a few blows with him."
Chen Zhuzhu peeked out from her grandmother's arms and asked in a childish voice, "Uncle, can I spar with you a few times?"
The little boy looked up at him with a serious expression.
Shen Mingrong exclaimed in surprise, "What do you mean by 'exchange a few moves'? Is this something a child should say? Could it be that my brother is so heartless that he's already training Zhuzhu, who's still so young?"
Gu Xi suppressed a laugh: "No, it's because Zhuzhu wanted to practice with his father."
"Oh, then our Zhuzhu is really a remarkable child. Just like the men in our Shen family, they know at such a young age that they should strive to improve themselves."
On the other side, Xiang Changchuan and the others were reunited with Xiang's father and mother after a long separation. They cried and laughed, feeling a mix of indescribable bittersweet joy.
Xiang Changchuan solemnly introduced his wife to his parents, and did not forget Xu Huaisheng.
Xu Huaisheng was just pulled over by the older sister to be introduced, and then pulled back over again; he was quite busy.
Mr. and Mrs. Xiang looked gentle and loving, very satisfied with their daughter-in-law, Xu Yuansheng. Mrs. Xiang pulled Xu Yuansheng aside to talk, expressing her gratitude for taking care of her youngest son and two grandchildren over the years.
As the crowd gradually dispersed, the two families introduced themselves to each other.
Mr. and Mrs. Xiang had never met Gu Xi, but they had already learned about the situation of Gu Xi and her two sisters from Feng Min. They didn't mind anything. Having lived to their age, they had suffered many calamities and almost lost their family. Now they had a clear understanding of everything, and their only expectation for the younger generation was that they would be safe and happy.
Moreover, the three Gu sisters are indeed very outstanding children, and their elders also like these ambitious and capable young people.
Xiang's mother smiled at Feng Min and said, "You've always had good taste, even in choosing a daughter-in-law. It's all thanks to you that Changchuan was able to marry Yuansheng so smoothly."
"Haha, of course. When I first saw Yuansheng, I knew you would all like her."
"That's right, Yuansheng is very good, we all like her very much."
When they returned to Beijing after being exonerated last year, although they had never met their youngest daughter-in-law, they had spoken on the phone and exchanged letters, and with Feng Min around, they knew each other to some extent.
Learning that her younger daughter-in-law was actually going to take the college entrance exam and actually got into a university in Beijing proved that she was very intelligent and ambitious.
After exchanging a few more words, the group left the station together.
The cars were already waiting outside; two cars came to pick us up.
Everyone got on the bus and headed towards the military region.
By the time we arrived at the family compound, it was already completely dark.
As he got off the bus, Xu Yuansheng asked in a low voice, "Do Mom and Dad live here too? Is it close to Aunt Feng's house?"
"It's quite close, just a short walk away," Xiang Changchuan said softly. "After my parents were exonerated, we returned the old house to them."
Unfortunately, only the two elderly people are left in the family now. Grandpa, eldest brother and sister-in-law have all passed away. Things have changed.
Seeing his gloomy expression, Xu Yuansheng took his hand.
Feng Minchao said to them, "Are you hungry? Let's eat at my house today. It's rare for you all to come back, so let's have a reunion dinner together."
Things are different now. Xiang Changchuan married Gu Xi's younger sister, and the two families are now considered relatives and visit each other.
Seeing that neither Xiang's father nor mother objected, they knew it had been arranged in advance.
Everyone carried their luggage and entered the Shen family's house together.
As soon as I entered, I smelled the rich aroma of food in the air.
Heavy Mountain had already returned from get off work and was helping to set the table. When he saw the group of people entering, a smile appeared on his face.
"Dad, we're back!" Shen Mingrong's voice was clear and bright. "Dad, look, Sister Xi and Zhuzhu are back. Our Zhuzhu looks just like Sister Xi."
Looking over, Shen Chenshan saw his wife entering the room, his daughter-in-law beside her, and the little girl—or rather, his grandson—who was being led by the hand of his daughter-in-law. The child indeed looked very much like his daughter-in-law.
When he saw his grandson, Shen Chenshan couldn't take his eyes off him.
The affection between grandparents and grandchildren is sometimes a mysterious thing. Even a man like Shen Zhongshan can't resist the affection of his grandchildren.
Shen Chenshan smiled at them and said, "Welcome home. Go wash your hands and come eat."
Everyone greeted him, put away their luggage, and went to eat.
Aunt Wang brought out a steaming pot of food, and a smile appeared on her face when she saw so many people.
What made her happiest was the return of Gu Xi and Shen Zhuzhu. She couldn't help but hug Shen Zhuzhu and kiss her several times: "Oh my, this is our Zhuzhu. She's even more beautiful than in the photos. She really looks just like Xixi."
Gu Xi said to her son, "This is Grandma Wang."
Chen Zhuzhu obediently greeted, "Hello, Grandma Wang~~"
The little boy's sweet voice melted Aunt Wang's heart. She loved him dearly. She had watched the Shen brothers grow up, and they were like her own children. Their children were almost like her own grandchildren.
The room was brightly lit, with wisps of steam rising from it, and the aroma of food filled the air.
Everyone sat around a table laden with steaming food, chatting and laughing with their loved ones, sharing stories of their lives over the years. It was as if most of the fatigue from the journey had vanished, leaving only the joy of reuniting with family.
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