"Mom, please don't say that. We can all understand the choice you made back then."
“I truly love Niannian, so I couldn’t bear to let her suffer. I would rather give up and let her be free and happy. Now that she has returned to my side, I am already satisfied and have no other complaints.”
Jin Xiangyu bit her thin lips, her eyes welling up with tears as she was moved by Chu Yan's words: "Great... Chu Yan, it's truly a blessing for Niannian to marry you."
"Mom, you've lost so much weight..."
Ye Nian'an felt extremely distressed looking at Jin Xiangyu's current state.
As her memories gradually became clearer, she recalled that Jin Xiangyu used to live in Haicheng as the wife of a university professor, and her maternal grandfather was a renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctor.
She had been pampered since childhood, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to play with Chi Xinyao's family.
Who would have thought that times would change? The once elegant professor's wife, who never lifted a finger, is now dark-skinned and thin, looking no different from a country woman...
Jin Xiangyu wiped away Ye Nian'an's tears and confided in her, "That's why Mom didn't want you to come. I know all too well how hard it is here."
"Daughter, don't blame your mother for choosing the wrong family for you, causing you so much suffering."
“Mom, how could I blame you? You, Dad, and my three older brothers have always spoiled me since I was little, making me the center of your world. No matter what happens, you always think of me and put me first.”
"It was my own choice to marry Zhang Weiguo to avoid being sent to the countryside, and I can't blame anyone else. Fortunately, I have a chance to start over, and our family can finally be reunited!"
Ye Nian'an hugged Jin Xiangyu for a long time before finally letting go.
The mother and daughter helped each other wipe away their tears.
Then, Ye Nian'an looked at Ye Xiang and solemnly said, "Dad, I'm here."
"Don't blame yourself or me. This is the best choice I've made after careful consideration."
After confirming with his eyes, Ye Xiang opened his mouth and said, "Dad doesn't blame you. I've always known that Niannian is the most sensible child. Let her come. As long as the family is well, nothing else matters."
The father's words were incredibly profound, filled with a deep love that could not be openly expressed.
Ye Nian'an nestled into Ye Xiang's arms, feeling his father's scent and warmth, and closed her eyes contentedly.
Then, she looked at her eldest brother, Ye Yao.
"Big brother."
"Nian Nian".
Ye Yao adjusted his glasses and, looking at Ye Nian'an, who had become even more fair-skinned and ethereal, spoke gently: "It seems the Chu family has taken good care of you."
"Yes, brother, everyone is very kind to me, so don't worry. But you... you should take good care of yourself too."
Although Ye Yao is a man, he has the appearance of a woman.
She used to have skin even whiter than Ye Nian'an, and a pair of captivating phoenix eyes, which caused quite a few misunderstandings.
When I was in school, I received many love letters from men.
But now, Ye Yao, after several months in the countryside, has had his once-good skin tanned dark, and his hands are covered in cuts, just like Ye Xiang's.
Ye Nian'an felt a lump in her throat and gently kneaded Ye Xiang's and Ye Yao's hands in her palms.
My father and eldest brother's hands were clearly born to hold pens and teach.
To explore deeper, undiscovered knowledge, to contribute to the nation's scientific and technological endeavors, and to be a respected figure.
We shouldn't waste our time in a place like this, where it's dark and there's no way out.
It's not just Ye Xiang and Ye Yao, but also Jin Xiangyu, Ye Hui, Ye Sheng... They all have lofty goals, how can they waste their time here?
"Niannian, are you not going to rub my hands anymore? It hurts me to see you treating me differently."
Ye Sheng suddenly reached out, half-jokingly easing the heavy atmosphere.
"Third Brother."
Ye Nian'an let go of Ye Xiang and Ye Yao's hands and threw herself into her third brother's arms.
"I am coming."
"I wasn't too surprised...it seemed like I expected you would come."
Ye Sheng held his precious little sister in his arms and gently stroked her hair: "I have a strong feeling that one day the country will be liberated and everyone will be able to return safely."
"By then, I, your third brother, will become the richest man in the country. Hehe, I'll take you all to travel the world and live a life of luxury."
As the saying goes, "When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it first tests their will and strengthens their body."
"This period of life is purely a test of one's will. If you can get through this, you won't be afraid of any difficulties in the future."
Ye Sheng spoke in a deliberately relaxed manner.
Ye Nian'an lifted her head from his embrace, knowing that what he said was nothing more than a comforting and hopeful vision for the present.
But having been reborn, she knew all too well that this day would come soon!
"Yes! Third Brother is so smart and likable, he'll definitely be able to achieve his dreams!"
"At that time, I will be the rich man's younger sister. I will live in a mansion and eat lavish meals."
Ye Sheng laughed heartily, "Alright, alright, Third Brother promises you, whatever Niannian wants, Third Brother will buy it for her. As my sister, Ye Sheng's sister, she deserves the best."
With Ye Sheng lightening the mood, the somber atmosphere in the room improved considerably.
Regardless of the past, what matters is the present and the future.
They must always have hope in order to move towards a better tomorrow.
"Oh right, Brother Yan, bring the things over here..."
Ye Nian'an asked Chu Yan to bring over a large package.
"It's all thanks to Brother Yan's strength that he was able to carry so much stuff over here."
"If I were alone, I definitely couldn't handle it."
Ye Nian'an spared no effort in praising her husband in front of the Ye family.
Although Ye Nian'an has a spatial ability, without Chu Yan leading the way with Shi Gandang, it would take her a whole day and night to make it through on her own.
The mountain is too big and the road is too difficult to walk. It is easy to lose your way and get trapped inside, or to fall into a trap and be eaten by wild animals.
After opening the package, there were clothes that Ye Nian'an had prepared for the Ye family, as well as brand new, high-quality work boots, a flashlight, batteries, some dry food, and packaged cured meat.
Jin Xiangyu was surprised when she saw all of this: "How come there are so many things?"
"Mom, these are all things that Niannian bought for you. The clothes were even made by Niannian herself."
"Niannian, did you make this yourself?"
This time, not only Jin Xiangyu, but also Ye Xiang and the others were stunned.
You should know that this precious daughter, under their pampering from childhood, has never even been into the kitchen, let alone made clothes.
We've only known each other for a few months, and she's already learned to sew clothes...
This is even more shocking than Chu Yan calling Jin Xiangyu "Mom"!
"Yes, try it on quickly and see if the clothes fit."
After all, decades have passed, and Ye Nian'an can no longer clearly remember the figures of her family members.
However, based on vague memories, I was able to roughly describe the size.
Without direct measurement, there will definitely be differences, but not significant ones.
"I'll give it a try!"
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