Although Cheng Haoyu seemed to be leaving in a leisurely manner, Zheng Xinyi noticed his tightly furrowed brows and red eyes. She could tell that Cheng Haoyu was actually afraid of this separation, but he was a soldier with duties and tasks to fulfill, and dragging his feet was definitely not what a soldier should do.
Zheng Xinyi saw through his heart, but did not say much. She just crossed her fingers with his and tightened them. This silent comfort was better than a thousand words.
In the lobby of Old Zheng's house, breakfast had already been prepared. Everyone sat at the dining table in silence, unable to swallow a single bite of food. They fiddled with the bowls and chopsticks in their hands, and the atmosphere was particularly solemn.
After a long moment, Zheng Shaochun sighed deeply, put down his bowl and chopsticks, and said in a slightly commanding tone, "Alright, everyone, be cheerful and don't look so sad. Xinyi and Haoyu are returning to the army, which is a good thing. We should be happy for Xinyi. When they come to say goodbye later, don't cry and make the two children feel uneasy."
"That's what I said, but when I think about how Xinyi will never come back, I, as her mother, feel really bad." As she spoke, Cuihua couldn't stop crying.
"They are here." Zheng Xinyue wiped away the tears that flowed down her face and pointed at the two people carrying suitcases at the gate of the yard.
As soon as she finished speaking, Cuihua quickly reached out to wipe away the tears on her face, tried her best to control her emotions, make herself look happier, and went out with a forced smile.
"Dad, Mom, brother, Xinyue, Xinyi and I are leaving." Cheng Haoyu said.
Zheng Shaochun reached out and patted his shoulder, nodding slightly and saying, "You're going back to the army. This is a good thing, a good thing."
Although Cuihua tried her best to hold back her tears, they just refused to flow down.
"Mom, what are you doing? Haoyu and I are going back to the army. It's not like we won't come back." Zheng Xinyi went to hold Cuihua's hand, and couldn't help but shed tears.
Cuihua quickly reached out to wipe away her tears, then forced a smile: "My child, I'm not crying. I just cut some green onions and my eyes stung."
"Haoyu, I entrust my sister to you. She is a treasure in our Zheng family, so you have to treat Xinyi well, otherwise I, your brother-in-law, will not forgive you." Zheng Xinwei said in a warning tone.
Cheng Haoyu put down the suitcase in his hand and said in a serious tone: "Don't worry, I, Cheng Haoyu, will never let Xinyi down in this life. I will try my best to love her, cherish her, and ensure that she will not suffer the slightest injustice."
"Okay, Haoyu, I hope you can keep your promise!" said Zheng Shaochun.
"Don't worry, Dad. Cheng Haoyu keeps his word." Cheng Haoyu made a promise to everyone in the Zheng family with an expression that said, "I will do what I say."
"Children, wait a moment." Cuihua turned and ran into the inner room. When she came out, she was holding a box and handed it to Zheng Xinyi: "Save it for you to eat in the car."
"Mom, no need, we already..."
"Just take it if I tell you to." Cuihua didn't wait for Zheng Xinyi to finish her words and stuffed the things into her hands. Then she turned slightly to the side, trying her best not to let Xinyi see the tears on her face: "It's almost time, you guys should leave!"
Zheng Xinyi wanted to say something, but Cuihua didn't give her a chance and turned into the house.
"Child, let's go!" Zheng Shaochun said to Zheng Xinyi who was standing at the gate of the yard, looking at the inner room with tears in her eyes.
"Sister, let's go! Don't worry, my brother and I will take good care of this family." Zheng Xinyue said.
"How about I take you to the station?" Zheng Xinwei suggested.
"Brother, there's really no need. The scene of separation is too sad after all. Xinyi and I will just go by ourselves!" Cheng Haoyu responded.
Zheng Xinwei glanced at Zheng Xinyi and nodded slightly to Cheng Haoyu with special understanding.
"Xinyi, let's go!" Cheng Haoyu picked up the suitcase with one hand and pulled Xinyi out of the Zheng family yard with the other.
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