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Jiang Qiuyue was happy to be reunited with her family. In the past two years, her mother-in-law's health had improved a little, and the family didn't have to worry about her anymore.

"It has become even more lively after the merger of the family courtyards." Jiang Qiuyue said.

"Of course, they even have to open two cafeterias." Wu Shuangshuang said, "They said the original cafeteria was moved here, and they'll have another cafeteria. Director Zhang doesn't have the energy to compete with the other cafeteria, but the new deputy director is young and has held several meetings, saying that he can't be outdone."

She didn't care, because Jiang Qiuyue told her that policies were constantly changing, and one day the iron rice bowl might no longer be an iron rice bowl, so she had to keep up with the times.

The two talked about the recent changes in the family compound until Lin Zhengrong came back with a lunch box in the evening, and then Wu Shuangshuang went home to cook noodles.

Lin Zhengrong ordered braised hairtail fish, fried pork belly and green vegetables. "The steamed buns in the cafeteria are good today. I bought two."

"What do you want to eat tomorrow? I'll buy it for you if I see it."

"We won't eat in the cafeteria tomorrow," Jiang Qiuyue said, looking at the food in the yard. "We'll be away for a few days, and the cucumbers and eggplants are getting old. We need to eat them quickly. I'll cook tomorrow, and you can call Xiao Zhou and his family over, as well as Chen Guowei's family. Tell them that I brought some delicious dried abalone from the capital, and let them come and try it."

"Are you too tired?"

"No, I can't just lie down every day. I also want to try my hand at cooking."

Jiang Qiuyue likes to eat in rotation, and the vegetables in the yard can't be planted in vain, she has spent a lot of effort. Although she doesn't have to dig the ground or fetch water, she takes care of the planting of vegetables and catching insects very carefully, and she can't waste it.

"Okay, we can talk about it while we take a walk later." Lin Zhengrong went into the house first to set the table, then called Jiang Qiuyue to eat.

Without the children at home, life was much less noisy and I spent the year in an uneventful manner.

During the summer vacation of Lin Beibei and Lin Nannan's freshman year, the new family compound was finally delivered. The Gao family's two-story single-family house was only ten minutes' drive from Jiang Qiuyue's home. Gao Juanjuan and Chen Zhong also had a townhouse. Although they lived in the Gao family, they could let their children come back to live in the house.

Lin Beibei and Lin Nannan went to help with the moving, while Jiang Qiuyue and Wu Shuangshuang cleaned the new house.

"Sister Shuangshuang, it's almost done, sit down and eat watermelon." Jiang Qiuyue took off her apron, already sweating from the heat. She held a round fan in one hand and pulled Wu Shuangshuang to sit down, "Stop, it's clean enough."

She originally didn't feel comfortable bothering Wu Shuangshuang, so when she and Lin Zhengrong came to clean the place, Wu Shuangshuang and Lin Rong came with their own things.

"It's almost noon, why haven't you arrived yet?" Wu Shuangshuang glanced in the direction of the yard, "Didn't you say that everything was packed?"

"That also needs to be loaded into the car, which will take time." Jiang Qiuyue smiled faintly, "I'm not in a hurry, the main dishes are already stewed, and I can just stir-fry a few quick dishes when the people arrive."

As soon as he finished speaking, a car whistle sounded outside. Jiang Qiuyue hurried to the door and saw Lin Beibei jumping out of the car. She smiled and said, "Be careful, I was just talking about you."

Lin Zhengrong also climbed down from the car. "There are a lot of things. It took some time to load them. We don't need you here. There are so many of us."

There were three trucks of furniture in total, one was sent to Gao Juanjuan's house, and two were brought back.

Jiang Qiuyue said okay, "Then you guys come, I'll go cook. Nannan, come with me to the kitchen?" She was afraid that her daughter was too tired.

Lin Nannan said she wasn't tired. "Mom, I just look cute, but I have strength. Don't worry about me. Just take grandma away."

Sun Fengying wanted to say no, but her daughter-in-law held her hand.

"Mom, then you go and help me. There are young people here." Jiang Qiuyue smiled and took her mother-in-law into the house. "I have cleaned the house. You don't have to do the sanitation. This house is very transparent and faces the sun. It's very nice."

"You've worked so hard." Sun Fengying happily held her daughter-in-law's arm. She had long wanted to reunite with her family. Now that they could live in the same family compound, they could take care of each other in the future, which was much more convenient.

"It's not hard. I didn't do much. It was Zhengrong who was busy." Jiang Qiuyue said.

"It's thanks to you that you kept the house so clean." Sun Fengying went to thank Wu Shuangshuang, "Thank you so much, Shuangshuang. How are you doing recently?"

"Very good, you can see how energetic I am, I am in great shape." Wu Shuangshuang laughed and went into the kitchen together, "My eldest daughter is also taking the college entrance examination this year and is waiting for the admission notice. These days are getting more and more promising, how can it not be good?"

After her eldest daughter went to the army, Wu Shuangshuang was concerned about her and asked her to write back often, but she said she had to study and didn't have time to write often. When she talked to Jiang Qiuyue, she found out that her daughter didn't write to her family, but always wrote to Lin Beibei and Lin Nannan.

"There will definitely be good results." said Sun Fengying.

They were busy in the kitchen while Lin Zhengrong led others to unload the furniture. When they were almost done, Gao Juanjuan and her family of three also came over.

Chen Weiguo is still in the army and has not returned. Chen Weilan also took part in this year's college entrance examination. She applied to a medical university and planned to become a doctor like her mother.

Gao Juanjuan washed her hands and went into the kitchen, asking if she needed any help. Jiang Qiuyue asked her to go and have a rest. "You've worked hard enough. Go and sit down. I'll just cook some hot and sour soup."

"I'll help you take the dishes out." Gao Juanjuan was indeed tired. Her arms were sore from moving house.

By the time everyone sat down to eat, it was already 1:30 in the afternoon.

Jiang Qiuyue poured soda for everyone, "Come on, let's have a drink together. Today is a day worth celebrating!"

Lin Beibei was the first to stand up and agree, "Yes, from now on we will live in the same family compound!"

Sun Fengying looked at the whole family and wiped her eyes with her hand. "I never dared to imagine this kind of time before. Now it's really great."

Looking at her grown-up grandchildren, she felt a lot of emotion in her heart, "It's great."

"When everyone is safe and healthy, that's the best day." Jiang Qiuyue drank it all in one gulp. Although it was soda, it tasted like alcohol.

After dinner, Wu Shuangshuang wanted to wash the dishes, but Jiang Qiuyue pushed her to sit down. "I know you are diligent, but you are a guest, how can I let you keep busy? Let the children wash, we should enjoy ourselves now."

"You are the one who is most willing to use them." Wu Shuangshuang said with a smile.

"After raising them to this age, shouldn't we do something for them?" Jiang Qiuyue felt at ease when she said this.

In the afternoon, I tidied the house. Jiang Qiuyue felt so sore in the back and waist after being busy that she fell asleep as soon as she lay down at home.

When she got up the next day, Nan Nan had already cooked porridge and she just had to eat it.

"Mom, Aunt Wu came after you fell asleep last night. She said Meixiang wrote to her and said she was admitted to the military academy." Lin Beibei said while eating, "We called you, but you didn't wake up."

“That’s great!”

Jiang Qiuyue took the bowl and went directly to Wu Shuangshuang's house, "Sister Shuangshuang, congratulations!"

Wu Shuangshuang was also having breakfast, and pulled Jiang Qiuyue to eat with him, "Yes, I saw the letter when I got home, I was so happy, I was too sleepy to open my eyes, but after reading the letter, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep. I also want to set up a few tables even if Meixiang is in the army. Let's celebrate!"

She herself has no education, but now she has a daughter who is a college student, and she is very happy.

"Okay, I'll help you cook." Jiang Qiuyue smiled as she ate breakfast at Wu Shuangshuang's house. "Meixiang and Beibei are in the same school, so now she has company."

"Yeah, they have been playing together since they were young, and they fight together. With Beibei around, I don't worry at all that Meixiang will be bullied." Wu Shuangshuang had just finished speaking when her two daughters beside her chuckled.

"Mom, with my eldest sister's skills and temper, it's good enough that she doesn't bully others. Who dares to bully her?"

"Go away, who said that about my sister? Don't talk nonsense. Your elder sister still has a girlish side. I tell you, don't talk nonsense, or she won't be able to get married, and I'll beat you up!" Wu Shuangshuang was worried about this. She was afraid that her daughter would be bullied if she was too coquettish. But with her elder daughter being so fierce, she was even more afraid that she wouldn't be able to find a date.

Erya curled her lips and said, "Since my elder sister can't get married, just let Brother Beibei marry her. You have a good relationship with Aunt Jiang, so let Brother Beibei suffer a little and our family will take advantage of it."

"Girl, I am willing to do it, but you have to see whether Beibei is willing or not!"

Wu Shuangshuang laughed out loud at the thought of having Lin Beibei as her son-in-law. She had never thought about this. She used to think it was good for the children to play together, but now that the children are grown up, she only thought about it after hearing her second daughter say so.

Jiang Qiuyue smiled and said, "I am willing to do so. Meixiang is a little fierce, but I watched her grow up. But it's useless for us to be willing. They have to be willing themselves."

This time when the two children came home, Jiang Qiuyue did not mention their relationship. The children are grown up and can have their own little secrets. When they are really in love, they will take the initiative to talk about it. There is no need to chase others and ask.

Jiang Qiuyue and Wu Shuangshuang are not in a hurry about their children's love life. The children are still young and they are very relieved.

In the next few days, Jiang Qiuyue didn't cook. When it was time for dinner, she took the children to her parents-in-law's house.

It was not until Lin Beibei and Lin Nannan were about to start school that Lin Meixiang returned from the army and went to college with Lin Beibei.

Chen Weilan was also admitted to a medical university, but she studied at the medical university in Haicheng, which was very close to her home.

In the second semester, she started dating a classmate, and the Gao family was very satisfied. The boy's father is a university professor, and his mother is an elementary school teacher, and they are both from Haicheng. Chen Weilan didn't plan to let her family know so quickly, but she was seen shopping with her boyfriend by Chen Weiguo, and was forced to bring her boyfriend home.

As for Chen Weiguo, he failed the college entrance examination last year, but took it again this year. Although he did not get into Lin Beibei's school, he was successfully admitted to a military academy and will soon become a college student.

He hadn't changed much, and was still as noisy as before, dragging Lin Beibei out to play every day. He would also drag Lin Nannan along for fear of being criticized by his family.

As they lived closer together, their relationship grew better and better, until the year Lin Beibei graduated from university, Jiang Qiuyue bought a black-and-white TV for the family.

"Mom, is there a signal?" Lin Beibei climbed to the roof and shouted, and Lin Nannan in the corridor followed up with the same question.

In the living room, Jiang Qiuyue was fiddling with the black and white TV. Hearing the "sizzling" sound, she couldn't help but tap twice, and the TV immediately showed the picture. "Got it, got it, Nan Nan, let your brother come down!"

"Brother, come down!" Lin Nannan ran into the living room as soon as she finished speaking. "The people on this TV are so small. Mom, our family has the first black-and-white TV in the courtyard, right?"

Jiang Qiuyue said, "I heard on the radio that a TV was available for purchase, so I immediately asked your dad to get a ticket for the TV. It's great to have a TV, and I have one more thing to do in the future."

Because her family bought a TV, Wu Shuangshuang's family also came over to join in the fun. After a while, Gao Juanjuan and her family also came.

Zhou Baining also came with them. When Lin Nannan saw him, her eyes looked a little unnatural.

Lin Beibei didn't notice anything was wrong. He was concentrating on watching TV and said to Lin Meixiang, "It's really interesting. In the past, we could only watch movies in the cinema, but now we can watch movies at home. Daya, when will your family buy one?"

Lin Meixiang punched him, "Lin Beibei, I've told you several times, don't call me Daya! No one in school knew about it, but after you said it, everyone knew it!"

"Oh, I just forgot. Meixiang, I remembered, please stop hitting me, it hurts!" Lin Beibei smiled and hid to the side. When the two of them stopped, he realized that everyone was looking at them.

Gao Juanjuan joked, "You two have a good relationship, right?"

Hearing this question, Lin Beibei looked at Lin Meixiang, and Lin Meixiang admitted generously, "Yes, we are dating, and I pursued Lin Beibei. In order to go to the same school as him, I never went out to play on my days off during the year I was in the army. My mother is right, Lin Beibei knows me well, he is handsome, and has good grades. A man like this should not be missed."

She was not embarrassed, but embraced Lin Beibei's arm openly, "What's wrong? Are you feeling wronged? Speak!"

"Yes, yes, you can see that she is pursuing me." Lin Beibei chuckled.

Wu Shuangshuang was the most excited when she heard this. "Oh my God, this is true? My dream has come true, haha!"

She smiled so hard that she couldn't close her mouth. "Oh my good aunt, this is really great. My Meixiang is really amazing. She is so capable. Beibei, if she bullies you in the future, come to me and I will help you beat her up!"

"Mom, why do you say that?" Lin Meixiang snorted. "Others are worried that their daughters will be bullied, but Lin Beibei is so tall and so strong, and I can't beat him!"

Wu Shuangshuang pulled her daughter away and said, "You go away. I was worried that you wouldn't be able to find a partner, but you found the best one for me. Qiuyue, we will be relatives from now on. Are you happy?"

"Hey, why are you so calm?"

"ah?"

Jiang Qiuyue took a sip from the teacup and said, "I knew it a long time ago."

"What? Then why didn't you tell me?" Wu Shuangshuang was anxious, "When did you know?"

Jiang Qiuyue smiled and said, "Last year during their winter vacation, Beibei cooked dumplings at night and asked Meixiang to eat with him. I saw Meixiang feeding him dumplings. Don't look at me like that. The child didn't say anything, but if I had said it first, you would definitely not be able to help but ask."

She respected the children's opinions very much. Since they didn't say anything, it must be the wrong time.

Wu Shuangshuang didn't notice anything at all. It was only when the other three women around her said they knew about it that she realized that she and Lin Rong were the only ones in her family who didn't know about it.

"Forget it, forget it. I won't pursue you. Who made Beibei my future son-in-law?" Wu Shuangshuang was happy when she looked at Lin Beibei. Now she didn't have to worry about her eldest daughter not being able to get married.

Both children grew up under everyone's watch. Lin Beibei graduated this year and has been assigned to a unit. They can get married after Lin Meixiang graduates next year.

Everyone knew each other well and had grown up together, so no one was dissatisfied.

The TV was playing a movie about the Long March. Everyone was asking about the person Lin Beibei and Lin Meixiang were dating. In the corridor, Lin Nannan asked in a low voice, "Why are you here?"

"I don't want a status, do I?" Zhou Baining shrugged. "Your childhood sweetheart still has feelings for you, and Hu Runze is still clinging to you. I heard that all the seniors and juniors in school want to get to know you."

Lin Nannan agreed to be with Zhou Baining last month. She has been assigned a job in a publishing house in the capital. Zhou Baining specially took the entrance exam to the military academy in the capital for her and has been creating chance encounters.

At first, she didn't want to have a relationship in college. But last month, a very annoying classmate kept chasing her. In desperation, she said that she had a partner. Zhou Baining happened to be there, so she asked Zhou Baining to help her act, and the fake became real.

"You are the same. I heard from Grandpa Yu that there was a girl chasing you all the way to the gate of your family's yard, and got wet in the rain for a whole day just to see you." Lin Nannan said.

"So, we should settle our status quickly, so you can rest assured and I will be happy too." Zhou Baining took a step forward with a smile, and just as he leaned forward, he was suddenly pushed away by Lin Nannan.

Because Chen Weiguo appeared at the door at some point.

Before Zhou Baining could react, Lin Nannan just rushed over and heard Chen Weiguo shouting into the house, "Mom, aunt, Nannan and Zhou Baining are together!"

When he spoke, everyone in the room looked over. Lin Zhengrong could no longer sit still and immediately walked to the door.

Seeing his father coming out, Lin Nannan subconsciously stood in front of Zhou Baining, "Dad, don't get excited, Zhou Baining is a very nice person."

"I remember you." Lin Zhengrong looked at Zhou Baining and realized who it was. "Come in!"

When his son found a partner, Lin Zhengrong remained calm, but when it came to his daughter's turn, he lost his temper.

Lin Nannan and the other person entered the house. Just as Lin Nannan was about to speak well of Zhou Baining, Zhou Baining stopped her.

"Uncle Lin, if you have any questions, just ask me." Zhou Baining's expression was sincere. He answered all the questions, from how many people were in his family, his grades in high school and college, to how long he had been pursuing Lin Nannan.

Lin Zhengrong's mouth became dry from asking so many questions, and he still frowned when he looked at Zhou Baining.

Chen Weiguo interrupted without showing any emotion, "I was wondering why your aunt had moved away, so why did she come here? It turns out she came here for Nan Nan. You are amazing, you actually fell in love with my cousin, and you pursued her for so long, you are very persistent."

He smiled and patted Zhou Baining on the back, "You are so lucky to have found a partner like Nan Nan. In our family, Nan Nan is the one we love the most."

Zhou Baining didn't dare to say a word to Chen Weiguo. He thought that it made sense that this kid had no one. He had no sense at all.

He was almost unable to hold on under Lin Zhengrong's gaze, but Lin Nannan was so good, it was normal for the Lin family to have requirements for their son-in-law, and he could work harder.

Lin Zhengrong didn't say anything, and Gao Juanjuan and the others didn't dare to speak rashly. Jiang Qiuyue spoke first, "Enough, if you keep staring at the child like this, you'll scare him. Your name is Zhou Baining, right? I know you. Xiuxiu told me that you've been pursuing Nannan, and she even praised you to me."

Yes, Jiang Qiuyue knew that Zhou Baining was pursuing her daughter, but she didn't know that the two were together.

Lin Zhengrong turned his head suddenly, "Why didn't you tell me?"

"There are so many people chasing after Nannan in school and at her family compound. How can I finish talking?" Jiang Qiuyue patted Lin Zhengrong's arm. "Nannan is graduating and is going to work. She is an adult now. We should trust her judgment."

As she spoke, she invited Zhou Baining to sit down and eat watermelon. "You will graduate next year, right? Have you ever thought about staying in the capital?"

"My grandfather told me to go to the local area for training for two years before transferring back to the capital." Zhou Baining sat up straight.

"That's fine, as long as you have a good relationship, two years is not too long." Jiang Qiuyue said this, but in her heart, she was thinking that it was a good opportunity to test the relationship between the two. If it was not suitable, her daughter could find another partner. There were so many men in the world, and it would be good to have more.

Jiang Qiuyue spoke to ease the atmosphere and everyone started talking and laughing again. The movie on TV ended and it was getting late.

After dinner, Lin Beibei and Lin Meixiang said they wanted to go to the movies, while Lin Nannan sent Zhou Baining back to Chen Weiguo.

Jiang Qiuyue leaned against the door frame as she watched her son and daughter leave. She didn't lean into Lin Zhengrong's arms until he put his hand on her shoulder. "Beibei and Nannan have both secured jobs and found partners. They are about to start their own lives."

"yes."

Lin Zhengrong thought of the scenes of the two children growing up and sighed, "Time flies so fast. Everyone has changed, but you are still the same as before."

"I've grown old, too. When I looked in the mirror yesterday, I saw wrinkles under my eyes."

"Where is it? Let me see. She is still the same as she was in her twenties. So beautiful."

"Haha, I know you are teasing me, but I am also very happy."

"I'm telling the truth." Lin Zhengrong looked at Jiang Qiuyue and suddenly kissed her, "You will always be the most beautiful to me."

"I see. That's so corny." Jiang Qiuyue laughed and looked up at Lin Zhengrong. "In the future, when the children live their own lives, we will be happier. Lin Zhengrong, I like you so much."

Facing Jiang Qiuyue's sudden confession, Lin Zhengrong was stunned for a moment, then smiled with crooked eyes, "Me too."

The moon above their heads was as round as a silver plate, and the soft moonlight stretched the two people's shadows long.

Year after year, they will continue to live a happy and fulfilling life.

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