Chapter 699: Gratitude
In the living room, everyone had their own little thoughts, and the only ones who were truly happy were probably Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong.
At this tense moment, the doorbell suddenly rang.
Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong almost jumped up from the sofa immediately, with expressions of nervousness and excitement on their faces.
"Is Mingxin back?" Old Madam Zhong tried hard to suppress her inner excitement, but her trembling hands and choked voice betrayed her mood.
"It should be." Mr. Zhong held his wife's hand and said, "Don't get too excited, or your blood pressure will rise again."
Although he said this, his mood at this moment was no less than that of Old Lady Zhong.
In other words, now the couple can't control their excitement.
They never thought they would be able to see their youngest son in their lifetime. Although they had always insisted that their son was still alive, they knew in their hearts that after so many years without any news, it was likely that he was in danger.
Later, their granddaughter brought a glimmer of hope to the old couple, but they still planned for the worst.
Unexpectedly, the granddaughter actually found their youngest son, and now the youngest son is about to come back.
How could they suppress their excitement and excitement for such a happy event?
"Dad, Mom, calm down." Zhong Minghao stepped forward and spoke to comfort them. "He wouldn't be happy if Mingxin's return caused any health problems for you."
"Yes, yes, Ming Xin is finally back. We can't let the child be sad!"
Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong tried hard to calm themselves, then turned around and prepared to go out to greet them.
However, they were eventually persuaded by Zhong Minghao and Zhong Mingyu to wait inside. However, they did not sit down, but stood there, staring straight at the door.
Finally, amidst everyone's tense anticipation, a group of four slowly walked in. Leading the way was none other than Zhong Mingxin, who had been missing for many years.
Looking at Zhong Mingxin's appearance, Zhong Minghao and Zhong Mingyu were momentarily lost in thought. The younger brother they remembered and the person before them immediately overlapped. Over twenty years had passed, and their hair had turned gray. Yet, Zhong Mingxin looked the same. It was as if time had been kinder to him, leaving few traces on his face.
However, although they were a little jealous of their younger brother, they were still happy when they saw him come back. After all, they were brothers connected by blood, and it was good news that Zhong Mingxin was still alive.
The people who were most happy to see Zhong Mingxin were none other than Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong. Their eyes immediately filled with tears, and their eyes were fixed on Zhong Mingxin without blinking, for fear that Zhong Mingxin would disappear in front of them if they were not careful.
Ever since he entered the house, Zhong Mingxin has only his parents in his eyes and heart.
He rushed forward, knelt down, and kowtowed three times to Mr. and Mrs. Zhong. "Dad, Mom, your unfilial son is back."
Old Madam Zhong couldn't hold it in any longer. She squatted down, hugged Zhong Mingxin and started crying loudly, "Son! My son! You are finally back. You are finally willing to come back to see your parents. Do you know how much we have missed you over the years?"
"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry to you and Dad. I'm an unfilial son and I've caused you trouble." Zhong Mingxin kept apologizing, while also venting his inner longing.
Just like that, Old Madam Zhong and Zhong Mingxin half-knelt on the ground, hugging each other and crying bitterly.
Such a scene moved everyone present.
Old Master Zhong just stood there, his eyes slightly red and tears glistening in the corners of his eyes.
Half an hour later, everyone had taken their seats. Everyone's eyes were slightly red, but their emotions had stabilized.
Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong originally wanted to pull Zhong Mingxin to sit with them, but they also noticed Baili Leyao's presence.
So, Zhong Mingxin and Baili Leyao sat together.
Everyone in the Zhong family looked at Baili Leyao with curiosity, and their eyes shifted between Baili Leyao and Zhong Mingxin.
Obviously, everyone is curious about Baili Leyao's identity.
Zhong Mingxin came back today, which was a big deal in itself. He also brought back a woman, and the two of them behaved very intimately. It was obvious at a glance that their relationship was unusual.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhong had a lot to say to Zhong Mingxin, and they also wanted to know why Zhong Mingxin had been missing for all these years.
However, now that Baili Leyao was around, it was not convenient for them to continue asking questions in such a situation.
Zhong Mingxin also noticed the curious looks of the crowd. After taking his seat, he introduced them to everyone with grace and grace, "This is Baili Leyao. She is my future wife and Nian Yao's biological mother."
When everyone heard Baili Leyao's name, they had already made a vague guess in their hearts. Which Yao was the "Nian Yao" in Zhong Nianyao's name? Now the truth was revealed.
Baili Leyao was also raised in a large family, so facing such an occasion, she is absolutely at ease.
She stood up, bowed to the crowd, and then slowly walked to Mr. and Mrs. Zhong, bowed deeply. She looked up again, her face full of seriousness, "Uncle, Aunt, I'm really grateful to you. If it weren't for you, Nian Yao wouldn't have grown up to be so cheerful and confident now."
These were all her heartfelt words. As parents, she and Mingxin were not able to be by their daughter's side. Without the love of Grandpa Zhong and Madam Zhong, Zhong Nianyao would not have been able to live such a carefree life.
"Child, you don't have to thank us. This is what we should do." Madam Zhong reached out, held Baili Leyao's hand, and patted it gently. "Now that you and Mingxin are back, you should spend the rest of your lives together! This is the greatest thank you we can give you."
Baili Leyao nodded repeatedly.
The atmosphere was exceptionally warm, but an inappropriate voice rang out, directly destroying the good atmosphere.
"Auntie, what happened between you and Uncle San? Why haven't you come to see Zhong Nianyao in all this time? Are you really her biological mother? How come you don't look alike at all?"
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