Zhang Yu's concern for Li Huai stemmed from her worry that Zhao Qinglan and her ex-husband Wang Dazhi might get involved again.
Li Huai, who had already confessed his biggest secret to his wife, knew that she would never have any further entanglement with her ex-husband, Wang Dazhi.
To outsiders, Zhao Qinglan may have just been unhappy in the Wang family, but she did have a daughter with Wang Dazhi after all.
Only Li Huai knew the extent of the harm his wife had suffered in the Wang family.
In this matter, he will also give his wife the utmost trust.
When his wife needs his help, he will step forward; when she doesn't need him, he will silently protect her from behind.
Zhao Qinglan felt that her husband's increasingly clingy behavior was not an illusion; Li Huai was indeed caring more and more about her.
Noticing that she hadn't called back, he inquired about his wife's itinerary in Shenzhen through his best friend.
He wasn't spying on her, nor did he distrust her; he just wanted to know what she had been doing. When Zhang Yu talked about his wife, his expression softened considerably.
When Zhang Yu saw Zhao Qinglan again, he couldn't help but tease her.
"Your partner is really something. He doesn't contact me for ages, but when he does, he's only concerned about you. I mean, you two have been married for so many years, how come you're still so lovey-dovey?"
Zhao Qinglan was a little surprised, but quickly smiled. "Envious? Then keep being envious."
Zhang Yu was left speechless by the rebuttal.
Zhao Qinglan realized that she had been somewhat negligent after being reminded by him. After arriving in Shenzhen, she had not contacted her husband since she first informed him that she was safe.
Thinking of this, she quickly found a phone and called her husband.
"Hello, it's me."
Upon hearing her voice, Li Huai was pleasantly surprised. "Qinglan."
How are you doing at home?
"I'm fine," he said instinctively.
"You're just saying one thing and meaning another," Zhao Qinglan complained. "If you want to call me, just call. Do you think I'll ignore you or what? If you can't find me, you can always find Zhang Yu."
"Did Zhang Yu tell you?"
"Um."
A simple response made his ears turn red.
"Li Huai, even though I'm not home, you still need to eat well and sleep well. I don't want to go back; you look so disheveled and listless."
Li Huai's heart warmed when his wife became more attentive to him.
"Qinglan, I miss you."
"Aren't you ashamed?" Zhao Qinglan said irritably, but she was secretly very happy.
“You’re my wife, so what if I miss you?” Li Huai immediately became unrestrained as soon as he let go of his burdens.
The clerk, who was about to knock on the door to report to him, blushed upon hearing this.
Commander Emma is definitely cuddling with his sister-in-law; it's best he doesn't go in and disturb them.
"Okay, okay, you're so annoying." She complained, but felt even sweeter inside.
"Honey, come home soon. I don't enjoy my food when you're not home."
"Okay, I'll stay here for a few more days and then go back with Xiaoduo."
Hearing this answer, Li Huai was satisfied.
The two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up the phone.
Because of this phone call, Li Huai's good mood lasted for a long time.
Throughout the entire call, he never mentioned Wang Dazhi, as if he had never known about it.
It wasn't that Zhao Qinglan wanted to keep it from her husband, but she really didn't take Wang Dazhi seriously and didn't want to waste time talking to him.
Some things, the couple can talk about slowly once she gets home.
A short phone call deepened the bond between the couple.
After talking to her husband on the phone, Zhao Qinglan realized she didn't know the situation of her children, so she called the local store again and asked someone to come to her house when they were free so that her mother or eldest child could talk to her on the phone.
As for where it's going, that's naturally Zhang Yu's company.
At times like these, Zhao Qinglan misses her cell phone terribly, but unfortunately, she won't be able to use one for many more years.
Sometimes, knowing too much can make you feel less happy.
After the shopkeepers delivered the message and Zhao Qinglan successfully contacted her family, another day had passed.
The caller was Da Wa, and Zhao Qinglan also inquired about the children's situation.
"Mom, don't worry, we're all grown up now."
"No matter how old you are, you're still children in Mom's eyes. I don't care if you go to play in other places, but you must never go to reservoirs or rivers, understand?"
"I'll remember, Mom. If you're really worried, then you and your sister can come back sooner," the older child teased.
"You brat, you don't need to worry about your mother's affairs."
This father and son are sometimes really alike.
If it weren't for Xiaoduo wanting to learn how to make coffee, Zhao Qinglan would probably have had to go back after being urged repeatedly. She only stayed a little longer for her daughter's sake.
When the mother and daughter returned home, Song Yi was reluctant to part with her.
"Qinglan, you haven't come here in so long, I really hate to see you leave."
"What's there to be reluctant about? It's not like I'm never coming back."
"How can that be the same? I really wish you lived in Shenzhen too."
"That's a bit difficult. I don't mind, but my husband Li Huai doesn't have a choice about his job. Of course, it's not like there's no chance. Maybe he'll be transferred to the south sometime."
Zhao Qinglan was just saying it casually, but unexpectedly it came true later. Of course, that's another story.
On the way back, the mother and daughter had a lot more luggage. Fortunately, when they arrived at the station, Li Huai sent an attendant to pick them up by car.
Knowing that his mother and sister were coming back, Da Wa also took his two younger brothers and rode a bus to the provincial capital to return.
As soon as Zhao Qinglan and her daughter entered the house, they were greeted with a pleasant surprise.
A table full of dishes was laid out as Li Huai carried out his bowl and chopsticks.
"You're not at work?" She thought her husband was at the military base.
"I switched shifts," Li Huai said with a smile.
In front of the children, Zhao Qinglan only smiled slightly, without expressing any surprise at her husband being home.
This meal wasn't just thanks to Li Huai; Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa all helped out.
As soon as they started eating, Erwa couldn't stop boasting about his accomplishments.
"Mom, please try this dish. I washed and chopped it myself."
Zhao Qinglan took a bite, very enthusiastically. "Not bad."
Upon hearing her assessment, the father and son all breathed a sigh of relief.
In the past, even when Zhao Qinglan wasn't home, it was usually Xiao Duo who was the head chef. It wasn't easy for the father and son to prepare such a meal.
During the meal, Xiaoduo also mentioned the interesting things that happened during her trip to Shenzhen.
Erwa was shocked to learn that she had learned to make coffee.
"Sis, you're so amazing! When are you going to make this for us?"
"Erwa, you really can't stop talking about food and drink." Zhao Qinglan said helplessly.
"Hehe, Mom, food is the most important thing for people, I'm just following the will of the people."
Hearing his wife and children's joyful laughter, Li Huai's smile deepened.
The couple hadn't seen each other for several days, so this night was naturally as passionate as spring.
It was as if they wanted to melt all their love for each other into each other's bodies.
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