Han Yixian drove directly to the gate of He Yuhan's house. After He Yuhan got out of the car and opened the gate, Han Yixian drove the car into the yard.
As soon as the car stopped, Han Xiao couldn't wait to get out. He immediately fell in love with the well-maintained yard. This was exactly the retirement place he had imagined: flowers, trees, clean and vibrant.
Wen Jinyu and Liu Zhongyi, who were inside the house, both saw Han Yixian's car through the window and came out to greet him.
Han Xiao spotted Wen Jinyu as she walked out of the house. Although Wen Jinyu was already a middle-aged woman and had changed a lot, she was still elegant and beautiful, and one could still see glimpses of her youthful appearance.
When Han Xiao saw the woman he had always dreamed of finding walking towards him, tears instantly streamed down his face.
Wen Jinyu also saw Han Xiao standing next to the car. She stopped and looked at the person not far away. Suddenly, she opened her eyes wide, covered her mouth to stop herself from crying out, and tears streamed down her face.
Han Xiao couldn't resist walking towards Wen Jinyu first, and he couldn't help but extend his arms to her.
Wen Jinyu suddenly ran towards Han Xiao and threw herself into his arms.
The two middle-aged people embraced and wept bitterly, as if they wanted to cry out all the longing and grievances they had accumulated over the years.
Han Xiao cried and said, "Jinyu, I've finally found you."
Wen Jinyu also cried out, "Brother Qiming, I've finally met you!"
Han Xiao was born at dawn, so Han Zhengqing gave him the nickname Qiming. Therefore, Wen Jinyu, who grew up with Han Xiao, called Han Xiao Brother Qiming.
Hearing this long-lost address, Han Xiao burst into tears. No one had called him by his nickname for a long time. It was a blessing from heaven that he was still alive and could hear Wen Jinyu call him Brother Qiming, so that he wouldn't die with regrets.
Liu Zhongyi, standing beside him, was also wiping away tears. He was happy for his sworn sister and hoped that she and Han Xiao would eventually become a couple.
Seeing his parents crying incessantly, Han Yixian could only wipe his own tears and step forward to persuade them, "Dad, Mom, let's go inside. It won't be good if people hear you crying in the yard."
Upon hearing this, Han Xiao and Wen Jinyu quickly separated and wiped away their tears. Then, Han Xiao helped Wen Jinyu into the house.
He Yuhan quickly poured water for everyone to soothe their throats. Their throats must be sore from crying for so long.
She advised, "Dad, Mom, it's a joyous occasion that you've finally reunited. It's good to cry a little, but you can't keep crying, it'll hurt your health. Drink some water and calm down."
By this time, everyone had calmed down considerably and went inside.
Han Yi first ushered his father and mother into the east room where his mother lived and said, "You haven't seen each other for many years, so you must have a lot to say. We won't disturb you. Please come in and talk slowly."
Wen Jinyu blushed deeply after her son teased her.
Han Xiao rolled his eyes at his son with a smile and said with a laugh, "This brat is getting more and more disrespectful."
Although he was cursing, he secretly praised his son's actions, feeling that his son understood his thoughts as a father.
Han Xiao was even happier to see his son leave the room and close the door. He immediately pulled Wen Jinyu to sit on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and held Wen Jinyu's hand the whole time.
He felt a pang of sadness as he held those hands, which were no longer delicate but rough and calloused. His Jinyu must have suffered a lot, and these hands were proof of it.
His eyes glistened with tears as he said, "Jinyu, you've suffered so much. I only found out about your family's troubles after I returned to Kyoto, but it was too late. I've been filled with regret ever since. I was also deceived by that vicious woman Zeng Yufen for decades."
I've been looking for you for decades, but I never heard from you. I never imagined you were in such a remote place in Northeast China. No wonder my people couldn't find you. Now, thank goodness, I've finally found you. I won't let you suffer any more injustice.
Wen Jinyu said, "Brother Qiming, what happened back then can't be blamed on you. The things my family went through were too big, and I couldn't let them drag you and the Han family down with me."
At first, my older brother and I were constantly on the run, but later, as the war intensified and chaos ensued, those forces couldn't care less about us anymore. So my older brother and I came here and lived a peaceful life, hiding our identities.
I was always worried that Yixian would be mistreated by Zeng Yufen, but thankfully Uncle Han personally raised Yixian and prevented him from being harmed by that woman.
Han Xiao raised his hand to wipe away his tears and said, "I'm sorry for you and your daughter. I made you suffer in a foreign land and made Yixian recognize that wicked woman as his mother and be mistreated."
"Jinyu, don't worry, I'll deal with Zeng Yufen soon, and I'll marry you openly and honorably."
Wen Jinyu sniffed and wiped away her tears, saying, "Brother Qiming, we're both this age now, and our children have already started their own families. I don't care about those formalities anymore."
Don't act impulsively because of me. Zeng Yufen was able to scheme against you decades ago; their influence must be considerable. Be careful and don't fall into their trap again.
Hearing that Wen Jinyu was still thinking of him even now, Han Xiao held Wen Jinyu's hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, I'm not the impulsive person I was decades ago. I know what to do."
Besides, we have a son. Our son and daughter-in-law are both formidable individuals; I couldn't compare to them back then."
Speaking of her son and daughter-in-law, Wen Jinyu was also very proud, "Yixian is handsome and successful, and he married such a beautiful and capable wife. He is truly satisfactory in every way. It is also thanks to Uncle Han's good upbringing."
Moreover, Yi Xian's taste is impeccable; the wife he chose is far superior to any ordinary girl.
Han Xiao laughed and said, "It's not that Yi Xian has good taste, it's that my younger sister Xiu Qin has good taste."
Wen Jinyu asked curiously, "Was your daughter-in-law introduced by Xiuqin?"
Han Xiao shook his head and then nodded, recounting the past between He Yuhan and Han Yixian.
Wen Jinyu had heard her son talk about some things from the past, but not in as much detail as Han Xiao had. Hearing that her son had been injured and lost both legs caused her great distress, and hearing that He Yuhan had healed her son's legs made her extremely grateful to He Yuhan. The series of twists and turns that followed made her heart rise and fall with her emotions.
She never imagined that her son and daughter-in-law had gone through so many twists and turns before they finally got together.
Wen Jinyu exclaimed, "Yuhan is truly our family's lucky star. She not only saved Yixian, but also saved me."
Seeing Han Xiao's curiosity, Wen Jinyu recounted her past with He Yuhan.
Han Xiao laughed and said, "That's why we say that like attracts like. Yu Han should be our daughter-in-law. It's also because Heaven took pity on our family and sent down such a lucky star."
Two lovers separated for decades poured out their hearts to each other, talking about what had happened over the years, wishing they could say everything they hadn't said in all those years.
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