After lingering quietly for a moment, Qian Duoduo led everyone on their journey. They boarded the spacious bus and found their seats. However, an unusual silence filled the bus; everyone seemed lost in thought.
Indeed, aside from being slightly tired from today's travels, the younger children had already succumbed to drowsiness and drifted off to sleep one after another in the car. Just then, Lu Yuan turned his head slightly and whispered in Qian Duoduo's ear, "Are you sure it's okay for you to do this?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Duoduo paused for a moment, then gently leaned her head against Lu Yuan's broad shoulders, a confident yet gentle smile appearing on her lips, and replied, "Doing this is actually to give them some advance preparation, and in this way, the loan we need to build a house in the county town will seem reasonable and legitimate."
Lu Yuan nodded, indicating his understanding and agreement, but a hint of concern and tenderness still lingered in his eyes. He continued, "You've really worked so hard. It's a pity I can't be by your side all the time. From now on, you'll have to take care of all the big and small things at home and outside."
After hearing this, Qian Duoduo still wore that warm, spring-like smile on her face, comforting Lu Yuan: "Your work is of utmost importance; it's a sharp weapon to protect our great motherland! Although I know nothing about the manufacturing principles of these weapons, I understand very well that as long as our country becomes stronger, we will never suffer from the contempt and disdain of others again. So no matter how hard or tiring it is, I am willing to do it."
Upon hearing those words, Yongyuan's heart, which had been as strong as iron, softened instantly, as if touched by a warm and gentle force. He gazed deeply at the seemingly fragile yet ambitious young girl before him, his heart filled with emotion and admiration.
In fact, Lu Yuan had long known that his beloved girl harbored a deep love for her country and nation, as well as lofty ideals and aspirations. It was this fervent patriotism that sustained her as she forged ahead, undaunted by difficulties and obstacles.
It was thanks to the girl's support that Lu Yuan was able to devote himself wholeheartedly to those complex and lengthy experiments without any worries. He often immersed himself in the small world of the laboratory, working tirelessly day and night. Day after day, year after year, he would think of the girl in his heart when his mind was in turmoil, and a sweet feeling would well up in his heart. On many lonely days and nights, he only felt a deep sense of guilt towards her, after all, this was the thing that allowed him to realize his self-worth the most, and it was also the thing that she supported the most.
Because deep within his heart, he always burned with the same blazing fire as Qian Duoduo—a profound and intense patriotism. It was precisely with this powerful spiritual driving force that he was able to overcome numerous difficulties, achieve one remarkable scientific research result after another, and win the respect, support, and selfless assistance of many people.
Filled with love and gratitude for Qian Duoduo, Lu Yuan secretly pondered: When he got home, he must tell his uncle and elder brother to lend a helping hand to the little girl when possible. Only by working together and striving for the great cause of our nation can we live up to the mission and responsibility bestowed upon us by this land.
Night fell quietly. Back home, Qian Duoduo and Ou Haixiao discussed the details of watching the flag-raising ceremony the next morning. After agreeing on a departure time, Ou Haixiao nodded, indicating everything was arranged. He then got up, took his driver, and drove away slowly, disappearing into the vast night.
After a long and tiring day, everyone was exhausted. Even the usually energetic and lively children were already fast asleep. However, in the middle of the night, a rapid and loud knocking suddenly broke the silence. The sound echoed like thunder in the quiet night, instantly waking the sleeping brothers, Qian Feng and Qian Yu.
The two rubbed their sleepy eyes and forced themselves to open the door. When the door slowly opened, besides the anxious-looking Ou Haixiao, Lu Yuan was also standing outside. Seeing this, Qian Feng and Qian Yu quickly invited them inside and gestured for them to wait a moment.
Then, Qian Feng and Qian Yu turned and went to the various rooms to wake their family members who were still fast asleep. A little while later, Qian Duoduo came out slowly, yawning widely, wearing loose pajamas. Her hair was slightly messy, and her eyes were still sleepy, as if she was not fully awake.
Upon seeing this, a dark glint flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes. Without hesitation, he strode forward, grabbed Qian Duoduo's slender wrist, and quickly led her back to the room. After entering the room, Lu Yuan gently closed the door and then tightly embraced the girl.
He lowered his head, gazing deeply into the eyes of the girl who had captured his heart. Then, he slowly moved closer to her luscious red lips and gently kissed her. Qian Duoduo was initially startled by this sudden action, but quickly became intoxicated by Lu Yuan's tender kiss. Feeling Lu Yuan's passionate breath, she involuntarily responded.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and the whole world seemed to consist only of the two of them. Lu Yuan fully enjoyed the wonderful feeling of being intimate with his beloved, and the sweet taste from the little girl's mouth made him unable to stop. If it weren't for the fact that they had to watch the flag-raising ceremony together later, he would have liked to hold her like that forever and never let go.
When Qian Duoduo gently fastened the last button and then lightly followed Lu Yuan into the spacious and bright living room, the entire space seemed to become somewhat subtle because of their presence.
Qian Feng, who was sitting at the dining table, was leisurely savoring a steaming cup of soy milk. When he casually looked up and saw Lu Yuan and Qian Duoduo, his gaze instantly shot towards them like two sharp arrows, quickly scanning Lu Yuan from head to toe. If it weren't for the inappropriate setting, Qian Feng would probably have already lost his temper and given Lu Yuan a good beating.
At this moment, Lu Yuan, standing beside Jin Jinxiu, appeared remarkably calm and composed. He showed no fear or hesitation in the face of his brother-in-law's hostile and scrutinizing gaze. With Jin Jinxiu present as his support, Lu Yuan felt he had no need to be wary of his brother-in-law. Moreover, in his view, the so-called brother-in-law wasn't as important as one might imagine—if the other party treated him kindly and didn't deliberately target him, he might be able to treat him as a normal friend; but if he dared to interfere with his and Qian Duoduo's sweet romance, so what if he was a brother-in-law? He could simply ignore him! As long as he could be with his beloved, living a sweet and loving life, everything else was irrelevant.
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