“Your dad and his biological parents just recognized each other like that. I still find the whole thing a bit unbelievable. I can’t understand how such a thing could happen to your dad.”
“Mom, what’s so hard to understand? More than forty years ago, our country was almost entirely engulfed in war, and Grandma Chen and Grandpa Chen both had special missions to fulfill. Naturally, they couldn’t take their child with them all the time after giving birth.”
Therefore, they had no choice but to entrust their newborn children to the care of fellow villagers; such cases were far from uncommon in those days.
After a brief pause, Song Lan continued, "I sincerely admire Grandma Chen's actions, but at the same time, I feel very sorry for Grandma Chen and my father. One of them is doing this for their mission..."
They had to painfully separate from their newborn child. The infant was separated from his mother without even realizing it, and this separation lasted for decades. The fact that the parents did not give up searching for their child shows that they are very responsible and good parents.
Now that Dad has reunited with Grandpa and Grandma Chen, this isn't a bad thing for him.
"But what if your father goes with his biological parents?"
Li Jumei worried: "I don't want your father to be gossiped about by the villagers."
"You're overthinking it! My dad was raised by my grandma, he would never do anything ungrateful. Even if he goes to live in Beijing with Grandpa and Grandma Chen, he will definitely take you, my older brother and sister-in-law, my younger brother, and Grandma with him."
But then again, I don't think my dad would leave the village and settle down in Beijing with Grandpa and Grandma Chen. After all, my uncles' families are still in the village, and my grandma would never abandon them.
In other words, my grandmother will not leave Shisong Village, and as her son, my father will definitely follow her wishes and will not abandon his relatives in the village to go to Beijing to live.
As for Grandpa and Grandma Chen, they are probably already very satisfied that they were able to find my dad and reunite with him in their lifetime. They would never force my dad to do anything he doesn't want to do.
Besides, Grandpa and Grandma Chen have more than one son, my dad. After recovering from surgery, they're in good health. If they want to visit Uncle Chen or his younger brother, taking a car back to their home in Beijing won't be difficult. The same applies to visiting my dad.
It's very convenient for you to take a bus from Beijing to Shisong Village and stay at our house for a while, isn't it?! Anyway, I think you don't need to worry about what will happen after my dad reunites with his family. Just continue living your life as usual; there's no need to create unnecessary trouble for yourself.”
"You just said that if your dad goes with his biological parents, he will take me, your older brother and sister-in-law, your younger brother, and your grandmother with him. Why didn't I hear you mention yourself?"
Li Jumei looked displeased.
"Mom, I'm just trying to be a good wife! Your son-in-law works here, I can't just leave him and the kids behind, leaving him all alone here, can I?"
Song Lan laughed and said, "However, if your son-in-law's job changes one day, my work relationship will naturally follow. In short, the reason I didn't mention myself earlier is not because I'm being distant from you and my dad, but because I have my own plans in mind!"
"You're right, I can't argue with you."
Li Jumei muttered something to herself, then asked, "Will the results of Boyan's child's re-examination come out tomorrow?"
"Um."
Song Lan nodded.
"It's an honor to join the army, but ever since your second brother passed away, I've never had a moment of peace."
Li Jumei said, "The last letter I received from your second brother said that he has been promoted to platoon leader, and that your father and I can rest assured at home. He will definitely come back to visit us whenever he has a holiday."
But your mother isn't stupid. To become a platoon leader in just one year, your second brother must have done a lot of good deeds... But how can one do good deeds without getting hurt...
"Mom, my second brother will be fine."
With his excellent physical condition, the internal energy cultivation techniques and martial arts skills she taught him, plus the peace jade pendant with talismans she bought from the system shop, even if Song Qinghui encountered fatal danger on a mission, nothing serious would happen.
There are three such opportunities to save one's life, meaning one can defend against three fatal attacks.
Before Song Qinghui left, she gave him the jade pendant, saying only that it would ensure his safety, without going into details, but she did ask him to wear the jade pendant close to his body around his neck and not to take it off even when taking a bath.
Song Qinghui assured her that he could do it!
"I hope so."
Although Li Jumei said this, she was still not very at ease.
“My second brother also writes to me every now and then, and when I reply, I remind him more than once to be careful when doing tasks.”
She would also send me a lot of meat sauce, chili sauce, and several kinds of homemade snacks each time.
In response, Song Qinghui's second brother spoke highly of her in his letter, mentioning how his comrades envied him for having such a wonderful sister.
Recalling the contents of the letters written by Song Qinghui, Song Lan couldn't help but find it amusing to herself.
Despite being two or three years older than her and already having joined the team for training, he still doesn't behave his nature—he's just too much!
As Song Lan thought this, she couldn't help but smile to herself again.
In two or three years, I think his temperament will become more stable!
"You're so thoughtful."
Li Jumei truly cherishes her daughter Song Lan, and even now, she still feels indebted to Song Lan. She deeply feels that if it weren't for their carelessness as parents, how could such a thing as their precious daughter being switched at birth by a nurse have happened?
If the babies hadn't been switched at birth, she wouldn't have been separated from her daughter for nearly twenty years!
Knock knock knock!
There was a knock on the door, and the next moment, Qin Yanzheng's voice came from outside: "Mom, I've come to pick up Lanlan so she can rest."
Li Jumei: "The door isn't closed, come in."
Qin Yanzheng pushed open the door, walked to Song Lan's side, and helped her up from the chair.
"Mom, you should go to bed early too."
Song Lan was helped to the door by Qin Yanzheng. She turned to Li Jumei and gave her some instructions. Li Jumei nodded, then suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "When are you going to ask your boss for maternity leave?"
"Just...just recently."
Song Lan's answer was clearly ambiguous. Upon hearing this, Li Jumei asked, "Which day specifically?" She wouldn't be easily fooled.
"Well... this weekend!"
Perhaps it was because Qin Yanzheng's gaze was too strong, Song Lan subconsciously looked at him and saw that the resentment in the man's eyes was almost tangible. She couldn't help but feel uneasy and could only give her mother an exact time.
"Are you sure it's the truth?"
Li Jumei confirmed.
Song Lan nodded and said, "Mom, what you just said makes it sound like I often lie."
"I wouldn't say often, but you've lied to Yanzheng quite a few times."
Upon hearing Li Jumei's words, Song Lan immediately glanced at Qin Yanzheng. Seeing that his gaze was evasive, she twitched her lips but ultimately said nothing.
"Yan Zheng is doing this for your own good, so don't hold a grudge against him behind my back."
As if she could see what her precious daughter was thinking, Li Jumei immediately nipped Song Lan's idea of confronting Qin Yanzheng later in the bud.
"Won't."
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