"Third Uncle, these things can't be rushed. Everyone's destiny is predetermined, but it's not immutable. Your marriage will come naturally when it's meant to be. There's no need to force it. Besides, knowing these things in advance won't do you any good."
Upon hearing this, Chen Aihua, though still somewhat unwilling, did not press the matter further. He sighed helplessly and said resentfully, "Alright, alright, then I'll wait and see. You little rascal, all you do is flatter your third uncle."
At this moment, Lin Qing brought out some fruit from the kitchen. Everyone sat at the table, eating fruit and chatting, and the atmosphere gradually became lively again.
After a while, Chen Aihua quietly approached Gu Nianqing again. Although he had just been scolded by Liu Xiuyun, his curiosity had not diminished. He quietly asked Gu Nianqing in a low voice, "Nianqing, can you really predict the future? Can you tell Uncle San how many children I will have in the future?"
Looking at her third uncle's expectant eyes, Gu Nianqing smiled slightly and said, "Third Uncle, it's better not to know these things. The future is full of variables. We can only do our best and let nature take its course. But don't worry, Third Uncle, you will get what you want."
Hearing Gu Nianqing's words, Chen Aihua was instantly relieved, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up. A figure quietly flashed through his mind. He held back for a moment, but finally couldn't help asking, "Will it really come true? If it does, don't worry, nephew, your third uncle will definitely give you a big red envelope."
At this moment, Liu Xiuyun noticed Chen Aihua and Gu Nianqing whispering to each other. She walked over and said to Chen Aihua with a smile, "Aihua, don't make things difficult for Nianqing. He has already done a great job by helping Yaohua avoid a disaster. You still have to fight for your own things."
Upon hearing this, Chen Aihua smiled and nodded: "What are you saying, Grandma! I was just curious. Alright, alright... I'm going to the side so I won't disturb you and your great-grandson's bonding."
After saying that, Chen Aihua turned and left the sofa, then returned to her elder brother Chen Zhihua's side and quickly joined their conversation.
Chen Zhihua couldn't help but smile when he saw Chen Aihua sitting quietly beside him.
"That brat..." Seeing Chen Aihua's antics, Liu Xiuyun chuckled and scolded him, then turned to Gu Nianqing and said, "Nianqing, you did very well today. Great-Grandma is proud of you. What are your plans for the future? Do you want to work in this industry?"
Gu Nianqing thought for a moment and said, "Great-Grandma, I'm still in school. I want to finish my studies first and then think about the future. But this is just a hobby of mine, and I may not necessarily do it in the future. If possible, I would like to try being an actress."
Gu Nianqing couldn't help but smile when he thought of his father, Bai Li, in the entertainment industry. If he could, he would also like to try his hand in the entertainment industry.
Liu Xiuyun nodded, then reached out and touched Gu Nianqing's hair, smiling as she said, "Okay, whatever Nianqing wants to do in the future, Great-Grandma will support her!"
...
Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Lin Qing, her mother-in-law, Lu Xianghong, her second aunt, and her sister-in-law were busy cooking and chatting.
"This matter is now in the past. I hope Yaohua will have a smooth journey ahead in the future," Hu Ying said with a sigh as she picked vegetables.
"Yes, our family has been through so much, we must take good care of ourselves from now on."
Wang Lin nodded in agreement.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xuan looked at Lin Qing with gentle eyes and smiled, saying, "Yes! We will definitely be well from now on."
Before long, the aroma of food wafted from the kitchen, and although everyone in the house was chatting, they kept glancing towards the kitchen.
Soon, the food was ready. Lin Qing and the others brought the food to the table, and the whole family sat together at two tables, eating together in a lively atmosphere.
"Come on, everyone, let's raise our glasses and wish the Chen family all the best!"
At the dinner table, Chen Guozhong spoke first, and everyone stood up and raised their glasses together.
The Chen family doesn't have many rules about meals, but to show respect to Chen Guozhong, everyone waited until he started eating before they did.
After dinner, it was getting late, and the children were tired from playing, so Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun took them home.
After Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun helped the children wash up, they covered them with blankets one by one.
"You should all get some rest. You must be tired after a long day," Lin Qing said gently.
Goodnight, Mom! Goodnight, Dad!
Gu Ziyao said in a sleepy, childish voice, then closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Goodnight, Mom! Goodnight, Dad!
The other children also said goodnight to Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun.
Goodnight, my darlings!
Lin Qing gently kissed the children on the cheek and then said with a smile.
...
The next day, as soon as Chen Yaohua arrived at the military base, he submitted his divorce application. With Chen Jianjun's help, the divorce was processed in the shortest possible time.
What everyone expected—that Liu Hong would take the man to find Chen Yaohua—did not happen. Liu Hong seemed to have vanished, disappearing completely from Chen Yaohua's life.
As the days went by, the Chen family's life gradually returned to normal.
Before they knew it, the New Year was over, and it was almost time for Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun to start school.
During this time, Wang Dongsheng also delivered Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun's belongings from the Chaoyang Brigade. In addition to the belongings, he also brought over Nao Nao and Tiao Tiao, whom the children had been longing for.
During the entire Spring Festival, Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun spent their time with the children and wandered around various places in Beijing. Although they couldn't buy houses yet, it didn't stop Lin Qing and Gu Nanxun from scouting locations in advance, because she knew that it wouldn't be long before houses could be bought and sold.
"Woof woof woof..."
That day, Lin Qing was preparing her things for school when she heard Tiao Tiao and Nao Nao shouting loudly in the front yard.
Lin Qing put down what she was holding and went to the front yard. Today, she was the only one at home. Her parents had taken the children to her maternal grandparents' house again, and her third brother and Zhao Xi, who rarely didn't have to look after the children, had gone out on a date. Gu Nanxun also had something to do and went out. Only Lin Qing was at home preparing things for the start of school.
"Clap clap clap..."
As soon as Lin Qing arrived at the front yard, she heard the sound of knocking on the gate from the outside.
Lin Qing stepped forward and opened the door.
"Qingqing..."
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