The courtyard, which was relatively quiet during the day, instantly became incredibly noisy as the children swarmed in after school, as if the whole world was filled with their laughter. Lu Yuan, who had been asleep for five long years, seemed to be infected by this joyful atmosphere and no longer wanted to close his eyes.
He gazed quietly at the group of children before him, books in hand, reading aloud. A warm smile involuntarily crept onto his lips. Turning to his wife, Qian Duoduo, sitting beside him, he asked softly, "Are these little ones about to start elementary school?"
Qian Duoduo smiled and nodded, replying softly, "Yes, I'll officially become a primary school student this September. Luckily, our place is quite close to the school, and Peng Fei can help look after me sometimes."
Hearing this, Lu Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud, jokingly saying, "Haha, at this rate, Peng Fei will soon become a part-time nanny!"
Qian Duoduo sighed softly and continued, "Actually, Peng Fei got married and had a child three years ago. His child is now two years old, and he's very cute with his chubby face."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, a look of contentment appearing on his face. He murmured to himself, "Married...that's good, that's wonderful!"
After a while, Qian Duoduo suddenly spoke up: "By the way, honey, I plan to take you to the hospital for a full check-up tomorrow. If everything is normal and there are no problems, we'll prepare to head to Shenzhen."
Lu Yuan nodded in agreement. For him, happiness lay in being able to stay by his wife's side, no matter where they were. Thinking of this, he casually asked, "What about the children?"
Qian Duoduo quickly explained, "Don't worry, Mom said she'll help us take care of the kids."
Lu Yuan nodded again, feeling much more at ease.
The next morning, Lu Yuan and Qian Duoduo arrived at the hospital. The hospital was bustling with people, and the air was filled with the smell of various disinfectants.
When the two arrived at the neurology department, they saw the hospital director and many experts waiting in the department. Everyone was excited to see Lu Yuan in a wheelchair, especially when they heard him speak. Many experts were even more excited and suggested that Lu Yuan be admitted for further examination. However, Lu Yuan shook his head and said, "I have other things to do. I can't make the wish. I've been lying in bed for several years. It's time for me to go out and have some fun."
Some experts raised objections, arguing that such a readily available case of a vegetative patient regaining consciousness was extremely rare, and that any research they could gain would secure them a place in the field of neurology. However, they also knew that Lu Yuan was beyond their control, so they turned their attention to Qian Duoduo. When Lu Yuan went for his examination, they all approached Qian Duoduo and shared their thoughts with her, assuming that she would prioritize Lu Yuan's health. However, Qian Duoduo very seriously rejected their suggestions.
After a series of tedious examinations, the hospital director, holding the report, smiled and said to Qian Duoduo and Lu Yuan, "All the indicators are normal. You're currently lacking strength, so you'll need to actively undergo rehabilitation to recover to your previous condition." Lu Yuan and Qian Duoduo exchanged a smile and agreed with the director.
After leaving the hospital, the two went to the Lu family's old house. Their arrival made Lu Lang and Grandma Lu very happy. Grandma Lu hurriedly invited them to sit down, took Lu Yuan's hand and looked at him carefully, her eyes glistening with tears, "Yuanzi, seeing you like this makes Grandma so happy."
Lu Lang nodded repeatedly from the side. Lu Yuan responded with a smile, his heart filled with warmth.
That evening, the family sat down for dinner, the table laden with a sumptuous spread. Lu Yuan tasted a few bites of the dishes specially prepared for him and exclaimed, "It's been so long since I've had home-cooked meals, they're so delicious!"
Qian Duoduo picked up a piece of chicken porridge for him and said gently, "Eat more to nourish your body."
After dinner, Qian Duoduo pushed Lu Yuan, who was in a wheelchair, to accompany Grandma Lu and Lu Lang for a walk and chat in the yard. Grandma Lu gave them some instructions on what to do after they went to Shenzhen, and Qian Duoduo agreed to everything.
The next day, Lu Yuan and Qian Duoduo packed their luggage, and the children gathered around them, watching curiously. The eldest son said sensibly, "Mom and Dad, you should come back soon."
Lu Yuan patted his head and said, "Good son, listen to your grandma at home."
Lu Yuan nodded to his three younger brothers and said, "We are all men now, and we will take good care of Grandma."
Lu Yuan smiled and nodded: "That's right, Dad believes in you."
Having gained their trust, Lu Yuan, Lu Jin, and Lu Yu nodded. Lu Hao, alone by the bedside, looked at Lu Yuan expectantly and said, "Dad, when you come back from this trip, please remember to bring us gifts!"
Lu Yuan nodded in agreement. Overjoyed at his father's confirmation, Lu Hao immediately turned and ran to his siblings to share the good news. Hearing that there were gifts to be had, the other children also danced with delight. And so, filled with joy and anticipation for their gifts, the children all went back to their rooms to sleep.
The day before their departure, Qian Duoduo and Lu Yuan personally took the children to the Lu family home. Upon entering, Wenya was immediately captivated by her four identical grandsons. Watching the little ones share their fun stories from kindergarten filled her with joy and satisfaction. In that instant, Wenya felt her life was completely fulfilling.
Thinking of her three sons, Wen Ya couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. Her eldest son, Lu Jiang, although now a Standing Committee member and Vice Mayor of Beijing, remained single. To outsiders, he was undoubtedly a highly sought-after bachelor, but in reality, he was a complete workaholic, buried in his busy official duties and having no time for personal relationships. As for her second son, Lu Cheng, he did have two grandsons, but they were both in high school, and their studies were demanding, so Wen Ya rarely had the chance to see them.
In contrast, Wenya felt very gratified by her youngest son Lu Yuan's family. Especially her youngest grandson, Lu Yu, who would sweetly call Lu Jiang "Uncle" every time he saw him, and often said heartwarming things like he would take care of Lu Jiang in his old age. Whenever this happened, Wenya's heart felt as if it were enveloped in a warm current, filled with immense comfort.
As Qian Duoduo pushed Lu Yuan, Peng Fei, Hu Da, and Luo Yi onto a plane bound for Shenzhen, Lu Yuan looked out the window at the receding ground and felt a sense of wonder at being able to see such beautiful scenery.
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