With Deng Chunxia's guidance, Jiang Yanshu was no longer as stiff as before. Jiang Xile, who was being held, felt the difference in height compared to her mother's embrace and had a very cheerful expression.
The family of three walked together to the state-run restaurant, where the little glutton Jiang Xile finally got to eat the braised pork she had been longing for.
However, because she was young, even though she liked it, Deng Chunxia didn't dare to give her too much, fearing it would upset her stomach. So she only dipped her in the soup and mixed a few mouthfuls of rice.
Sensing that Deng Chunxia's attitude had softened, Jiang Yanshu took the opportunity to suggest visiting the Deng family.
After all, he is now the son-in-law of the Deng family. Having returned from a great ordeal, he naturally has to pay his respects to his parents-in-law.
Moreover, with his parents-in-law acting as intermediaries, he could gain his wife's forgiveness sooner.
Deng Chunxia was unaware of Jiang Yanshu's ulterior motives. After a slight hesitation, she agreed to Jiang Yanshu's suggestion to visit the Deng family.
Regardless, Jiang Yanshu is the father of her child. Although his appearance is somewhat sudden, her parents will have to find out sooner or later.
After leaving the state-run hotel, Jiang Yanshu went to the department store. Although the department store in Anding City was not large, it had a wide variety of goods.
After buying several new outfits for her daughter and daughter-in-law, Jiang Yanshu began selecting gifts for the Deng family.
High-end cigarettes and alcohol, various snacks—it was clear that Jiang Yanshu attached great importance to this visit to the Deng family. Deng Chunxia, watching from the side, was also slightly pleased.
After leaving the department store, Jiang Yanshu carried his daughter in one arm and led Deng Chunxia into a military off-road vehicle with the other.
He had arranged this car before coming to the department store; it was also the driver who brought him to Andingcheng this time.
"Xiao Wang, take us to the Deng family's house!"
"Yes, Commander!"
That's right, Jiang Yanshu had not yet left the army at this time. After returning, he was promoted to regimental commander.
However, he has not yet gone to the regimental headquarters to assume his duties because he was thinking of Deng Chunxia and her daughter, so he specially asked his superiors for leave to come and pick them up.
The SUV was very conspicuous; even though Deng Yunbo was now the deputy factory director, he still couldn't afford a car.
Along the way, the SUV attracted many people's secret glances, until it stopped in front of the Deng family's gate, which finally aroused the curiosity of the neighbors.
Many people in the alley gathered around, especially when they saw Deng Chunxia and her daughter get out of the car, and everyone started talking about it.
"Who is this person?! He's actually standing with Xiao Deng and her daughter!"
"Yes, yes, wasn't it said that Xiao Deng's husband died? Was this a later match?"
"Maybe so. Deng is so young, it's normal for him to find someone else!"
"But this young Deng is really lucky. This man looks like he's a military officer!"
Jiang Yanshu heard all the whispers and murmurs.
Thinking back on the past three years, Deng Chunxia faced the rumors and gossip alone, working hard to continue his bloodline, and her guilt deepened.
He took a deep breath and looked at the neighbors who were standing around watching the commotion, and said:
"Dear fellow villagers, I know you are all curious about my relationship with Chunxia. Here, I would like to introduce myself."
I am Jiang Yanshu, a soldier, and the legal husband of Comrade Deng Chunxia. I was injured while on duty and have been recuperating in another city.
Now that I have recovered from my injury, I have come to visit my father-in-law's house. I hope that everyone will not have any misunderstandings about my wife.
I also want to thank everyone for their concern and help for my wife. I have to visit my parents-in-law today, so I won't have time for pleasantries. Please forgive me!
Jiang Yanshu gave a military salute, and then led his daughter and wife into the Deng family residence.
Before their home was raided, the Deng family's residence was quite large; while it might not have been a three-courtyard complex, it was certainly spacious.
It was Sunday, and the Deng family was all there, which was quite unusual. There was a commotion at the door, and just as they were about to come out to check, they heard Jiang Yanshu's words.
So when Jiang Yanshu and the others entered, they saw the Deng family members standing in the courtyard.
After handing the child over to Deng Chunxia, Jiang Yanshu walked up to Deng Yunbo and Yang Xueqin and bowed deeply.
"Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, I pay my respects!"
"No, no, Yan Shu, get up, get up!"
Seeing Jiang Yanshu like this, Deng Yunbo quickly stepped forward to help him up, and looked him up and down, saying:
"I've lost weight, but I look more energetic. Anyway, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"
Deng Yunbo's excitement was quite obvious, and Jiang Yanshu naturally noticed it as well. Although she was a little confused, she didn't ask any further questions.
"Thanks to my father-in-law's concern and God's mercy, I was spared from death. However, I was seriously injured and lost my memory. It took me a long time to recover."
After reporting to the army, I immediately took leave and rushed back. These past few years, thanks to everyone's care, Chunxia and her daughter have been able to live such a peaceful life. Thank you all!
After Jiang Yanshu finished speaking, he gave a military salute. His polite and courteous attitude pleased the Deng family members.
"No need for that. We're all family. Being too polite would be too formal. My dear son-in-law has finally returned. Let's go inside and talk!"
Following Deng Yunbo's suggestion, everyone moved from the courtyard to the living room. As for Jiang Xile, she had already been taken outside to play by her cousins.
Inside the room, Deng Yunbo inquired about Jiang Yanshu's health again, and then asked about his next plans.
Seeing that the ladder had already been handed to the door, Jiang Yanshu naturally didn't stand on ceremony and immediately explained her current situation.
The leader gave him a two-week leave to come back and handle his family affairs, and the military has also arranged housing for him.
Jiang Yanshu's current rank is just right for him to accompany the army. Now that things have been said to this extent, what else could Deng Yunbo not understand?
So, together with Yang Xueqin, they helped mediate and persuaded Deng Chunxia to take the child and Jiang Yanshu back to the army so as not to delay their work.
Although Deng Chunxia was somewhat reluctant, she eventually agreed, but she needed some time to coordinate the work.
These days, every job is a one-person-one-job situation. Since Deng Chunxia is leaving, the job can't just be thrown away, so they're planning to spread the word and sell it to someone else.
Jiang Yanshu had a two-week vacation, so she wasn't in a hurry to move into Deng Chunxia's courtyard under the pretext of getting to know her daughter better.
He's already entered the inner chambers of the house; the next step might be for him to sleep with his wife in his arms!
Jiang Yanshu hummed a little tune, coaxing Jiang Xile to play on the bed.
One moment he would let her ride on his back, the next he would put her on his head, making Xiao Lele laugh from ear to ear.
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