As he spoke, Xiao Liu couldn't help but glance back through the rearview mirror.
She has a gorgeous and cold appearance, with an exquisite and small oval face without any makeup. At this moment, she is looking out the window with her head tilted to one side, her bright eyes filled with confusion and curiosity. She has her hair tied in a bun, revealing half of her slender neck, and her skin is two points whiter than the snow outside.
Which blind heir is the one who said that her family is a country girl? Obviously very beautiful!
"Xiao Liu, watch the road carefully."
The brief silence in the car was broken by a deep voice.
Zhou Yunwan suddenly came to her senses and saw Xiao Liu's panicked gaze looking away, as well as the gloomy faces of the people around him. After a moment's thought, she understood what was going on.
She has always been beautiful and aware of herself.
The burning gazes of others were commonplace to her, and most of the time she would turn a blind eye to them. She would ignore the friendly appreciation from Xiao Liu, and would not feel unhappy about it.
However, someone seemed unhappy.
...
...
Zhou Yunwan pursed his lips and curved his eyes, slowly retracted his hand that was supporting the car window, tilted his head, and quietly looked at Shen Yanli's restrained anger, calm and composed, as if it was not him who had been emotionally fluctuating just now.
Wow, so cute.
He's also pretending.
If it were just the two of them, she would have teased him a bit, but there were other people in the car, so she would not be so ignorant as to cause trouble for Professor Shen.
The Hongqi sedan drove smoothly into the military district's family compound. The sentry standing guard at the gate recognized the identities of the people at a glance, saluted them, and then checked their documents as required and let them in.
The snow on the asphalt road had long been cleared away. There were rows of sycamore trees planted on both sides of the road. The howling cold wind hit the bare branches, making a crisp creaking sound.
This family quarters is made up of two-story white buildings, arranged in an orderly manner. Only cadre-level soldiers should be eligible to apply for houses of this level. It can be seen with the naked eye that they are well managed and exude peace and safety.
Every family's house is maintained differently. Some grow vegetables in the yard, while others grow flowers and plants in the yard. Not long after, the car stopped in front of a small building full of green plants.
The three grown men went to the back to move the luggage. Zhou Yunwan stood in front of the car door holding her small bag. She looked up at the small building and found that not only were there various green plants planted in the yard on the first floor, but there were also several pots of plants on the balcony on the second floor. Judging from the varieties, there were green ivy and Podocarpus. It was obvious that the owner particularly liked the quiet and elegant environment.
Perhaps hearing the noise, a middle-aged woman in an apron walked out of the house. Her well-maintained face was rosy and shiny, without any sign of aging. The apron around her waist not only did not reduce her temperament, but also added a touch of worldly air to her.
"Are you back?" Guo Yulin first greeted, then opened the iron gate.
Glancing at everyone, her gaze quickly fell on Zhou Yunwan next to her, and a trace of undisguised surprise and joy flashed across her eyes.
As soon as she heard the movement of the car, she couldn't wait to put down the old hen soup that had been stewing in the pot for an hour, just to be the first to see the little girl that Shen Yanli brought back.
She knew her son well, and he was not the type to be soft-hearted easily.
Moreover, he is a researcher. He knows better than anyone what should be done and what should not be done. In some matters, he is so inhumane that it is shocking.
How could such a “heartless” person be made an exception?
As a mother, she was the first one who didn't believe the reasons he gave on the phone.
Now seeing that, it was not just bringing her a daughter, but clearly bringing her a daughter-in-law!
"Hello, Aunt Guo. I'm Zhou Yunwan."
The sweet voice called Guo Yulin back from her daze. She couldn't hide her excitement and smiled. "You are Lao Zhou's daughter? You are so pretty."
As she spoke, she walked up to Zhou Yunwan and took her arm, pulling her into the house. "It's so cold outside, let those grown men carry these things. You don't have to worry about it. Come in and sit down."
This enthusiastic attitude made Zhou Yunwan, who was always a social bull, feel awkward. She turned her head and glanced at Chen Yanli subconsciously, but the guy was busy moving the luggage and didn't notice that she had been carried away by his mother.
Walking into the house, Zhou Yunwan immediately noticed the entire wall of bookcases opposite the door, which extended all the way to the stairs on the second floor. It was filled with books, most of which had been read.
The whole house is decorated in a simple and quaint Chinese style, with all hand-crafted mahogany furniture, which looks warm and elegant. A small table lamp and an old-fashioned telephone are placed on the cabinet next to the sofa, and there is a black and white TV in front, showing the heritage and style of this family.
She had only seen photos of these nostalgic old items on the Internet, and this was the first time she saw them in person, so she couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Guo Yulin couldn't help but feel distressed. She had heard about her pitiful experience. She should have grown up carefree at this age, but she had gone through so much for no reason...
"Director Guo, the chicken soup is almost ready. Shall we serve it directly to the table?" The voice of Aunt Wang, the live-in nanny, came from the kitchen.
"Wait a moment, I'll be there soon." Guo Yulin calmed down and asked Zhou Yunwan to sit on the sofa. "Xiao Wan, sit down first. I'll go check on the stew. We'll be ready for dinner soon."
Zhou Yunwan nodded and sat upright. When she relaxed, she thought of the specialties she bought. She was currently short of money and could not afford any expensive gifts, but she remembered that the original owner's father once said that Mr. Shen liked to eat sour dried fruits from their hometown.
So when she was at the supply and marketing cooperative, she specially bought many kinds of tea, including the local tea.
Just as she was thinking about it, three men came in carrying things. When they heard that she had bought some local specialties for their family, Guo Yulin was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. While wiping her eyes, she praised, "Oh, you are such a thoughtful child. You came all the way here, and why did you bring so many things..."
"Aunt Guo, my parents taught me to be grateful since I was young. You saved me from dire straits. This little thing is nothing at all." Zhou Yunwan showed gratitude on her face. She was really grateful to the Shen family for accepting her.
If it weren't for them, she would probably still be in Dahe Village, suffering the contempt of the Zhou family and the gossip of the villagers, and she wouldn't know where to settle down.
Looking at Zhou Yunwan's well-behaved appearance, Guo Yulin felt mixed emotions. Her father saved her husband, and it was the duty of their family to treat her well, but this child did not seek repayment for the favor. It was obvious that she was a kind-hearted person.
Guo Yulin walked over and asked Aunt Wang to put the things in the storage room. He then reached out and supported Zhou Yunwan's shoulders. "Don't worry, this will be your home from now on. With your uncle Shen and I here, no one can bully you."
Zhou Yunwan nodded obediently.
Guo Yulin politely wanted to invite Zheng Huaiguo and Xiao Liu to dinner, but they both declined with good sense. Today was equivalent to a welcome party held by the Shen family for Zhou Yunwan, so why did they stay? He kept saying "next time, next time" and left the Shen's house without stopping.
At this moment, footsteps were heard from upstairs, and a middle-aged man with a cane walked down. His eyebrows were four or five points similar to Shen Yanli, so he should be Shen's father.
I heard that his right leg was nearly blown off during that mission. Even if it was barely saved, he would have to rely on crutches for the rest of his life. This was a fatal blow to a soldier who had been in the military for half his life.
Zhou Yunwan stood up and wanted to help him, but he waved his hand and refused: "Sit down, sit down, don't worry about me."
He spoke with full energy and a kind and steady tone, but he always seemed to have a stubborn spirit that refused to admit defeat.
"Yeah, don't worry about him, let him come down by himself, Chen Yanli! Why don't you come in and help." Guo Yulin brought the chicken soup to the dining table, glared at Chen Yanli on the way, signaled him to come over, and then went back into the kitchen.
Shen Yanli understood that she had something to say, frowned slightly, and walked into the kitchen.
As soon as he entered, Guo Yulin closed the door stealthily, then pulled his sleeve and walked to the corner, lowering his voice and saying, "Let me ask you one question, do you have any other intentions in bringing the little girl back?"
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