Looking at the scene before him, Dong Weiguo was filled with emotion. He knew that over the years, Dong Xiulan had sacrificed a great deal for her family and parents.
He gently patted Dong Xiulan's shoulder and said, "Xiulan, you've worked so hard all these years. It's my fault for not being able to support you properly and for dragging you down with me in the end."
"Dad, look, I just comforted Mom, and here you are again. Look at me, I'm doing just fine now."
Dong Weiguo wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes: "Okay, okay, it was Dad's fault! Let's not talk about this, let's talk about something else."
"Yes, that's right. Look, everything is getting better now, and our family can be reunited. That's the greatest happiness."
Dong Xiulan said with a smile that she was really happy today. She saw her daughter, who was doing well, and she also saw her parents and younger brother, who were all doing well. She was content.
Lin Qing remained silent, watching the scene unfold with a smile, giving her mother the time and space she needed. Just as Gu Nanxun had given himself the time and space he needed earlier.
Lin Yunfeng turned to look at his parents, then at his maternal grandparents, and then at his younger sister and Gu Nanxun who were sitting together whispering. He smiled and couldn't help but say, "Grandpa and Grandma, look how good our family is now. In the future, we will only get better and better."
Dong Qinghua nodded and said happily, "Yes, Dad, Yunfeng is right. Things will get better and better for us in the future."
He believed, just as Qingqing had said, that the country's situation was only temporary and could not remain like it was now forever. They might have to endure it for a while, but he was willing to believe that things would definitely get better in the future. They couldn't stay in the countryside forever, and one day the country would take them back.
At this moment, Lin Qing spoke up, "Grandpa and Grandma, Uncle and Aunt, let's eat first. We've prepared lots of delicious food today."
Upon hearing Lin Qing mention dinner, Gu Nanxun got up and went out. A short while later, he returned carrying a large table, followed by Zhao Chen and Zhao Xi, who brought in two stacks of stools.
The table and stools were made by the carpenter when the house was renovated last time. They were designed to be modern folding round tables and stackable stools. Now they came in handy.
With everyone's help, the table was soon filled with food, and everyone sat down. Soon, the table was surrounded by people.
Looking at the table full of food, Dong Xiulan felt both moved and worried. Had her daughter brought out all the rice, flour, and meat in the house? "Qingqing, are you going to overeat? Such a lavish meal, how much did it cost!"
Lin Qing smiled upon hearing this, raised her hand and placed a piece of braised pork on her maternal grandparents' plate, and then placed a piece on her parents' plate as well: "It didn't cost much, and this meat was from what we had shared before! Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Grandma, please try it, Xixi's braised pork is especially delicious!"
After pausing for a moment, Lin Qing continued, "It's all Nanxun's fault. He didn't even tell me that Mom and Dad were coming. If I had known, I would have cooked for them myself."
Lin Jianguo smiled and said, "It's good that you have the intention. Your mother and I have eaten your cooking before."
"Yes! You're pregnant now, you need to rest more!"
Dong Xiulan put the braised pork in her mouth and savored it carefully. After hearing her daughter's words, she continued.
"I'll take your pulse again after you finish eating. It's been a long time since I've taken your pulse."
Grandpa Dong Weiguo said with a smile as he ate.
The family ate and chatted, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Suddenly, Dong Ping'an raised his head and said in a childish voice, "Sister, I want to be as amazing as you when I grow up."
"Hahaha……"
Everyone was amused by his adorable appearance. After laughing, Lin Qing continued to tease Dong Ping'an: "Little Ping'an, how are you going to become as amazing as your older sister?"
Upon hearing Lin Qing's question, Dong Ping'an thought carefully for a moment and said, "When I grow up, I must marry a rich wife."
"Hahaha……"
Everyone burst into laughter at Xiao Ping'an's antics. While laughing, Lin Yunfeng asked Xiao Ping'an, "Why do you want to marry a rich wife?"
Xiao Ping'an looked at Lin Yunfeng with a reproachful expression, his face full of disapproval. He thought to himself, "My cousin is so stupid. He doesn't even know this, yet he's making a fuss and laughing. He's so clueless."
"My cousin can eat meat every day because she married her husband. If I marry a rich wife, can't I eat meat every day too? Cousin, you should be more careful!"
"Hahaha……"
Everyone burst into laughter again at Xiao Ping'an's words.
Wang Chuanfang smiled and patted her son's head, her eyes welling up with tears.
After the family tragedy, her son became dazed and often acted unusually sensible. After this period of time, her son finally regained his former innocence and cuteness. She turned around and quietly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. When she turned back, a smile appeared on her lips again.
Seeing his wife's expression, Dong Qinghua quietly squeezed her hand, and the couple couldn't help but smile at each other. Fortunately, they were lucky; they had a wonderful older sister who had given birth to a beautiful daughter.
After dinner, the adults sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) and continued chatting, while little Ping An sat quietly to the side and played.
After taking Lin Qing's pulse, Dong Weiguo smiled and said, "Good, very good. Qingqing is very well-maintained."
Hearing this, everyone felt relieved and smiled happily.
"Nanxun, thank you for your hard work. You've taken very good care of Qingqing."
Dong Weiguo smiled and said to Gu Nanxun that he knew Qingqing was able to maintain her good appearance so well, which was definitely related to Gu Nanxun's care. He was really very satisfied with this nephew-in-law.
Dong Xiulan and Lin Jianguo nodded in satisfaction. Before meeting Gu Nanxun, they were extremely worried, but after meeting him, they were extremely satisfied.
Gu Nanxun smiled and nodded: "Grandpa, don't worry, Qingqing is my wife, it's only right that I take care of her."
Dong Weiguo patted Gu Nanxun on the shoulder happily: "Good boy, really good boy."
Time passed by unnoticed, and night had fallen. Dong Weiguo's family prepared to return to the cowshed.
Lin Yunfeng stood up and said, "I'll see you off."
Everyone said goodbye at the back door. As Dong Xiulan watched her parents and their family leave, her eyes welled up with tears again. She knew that such a reunion was hard-won, and she didn't know if she would have the chance again.
"Mom, don't worry, there will be other opportunities." Lin Qing hugged her mother's arm tighter and comforted her with a smile.
Dong Xiulan reached out and patted Lin Qing's hand, "Mom knows, Mom is just a little reluctant to part with him."
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