Along the way, Ye Lanqing remained silent.
Cao Yunzhi was worried that she would not be able to adapt to being alone, so she sat in the back row with her.
"Sister Ye, our house is quite spacious, but I'm usually too busy with work, so I'll need you to help look after us when we're there."
She thought for a moment and then explained, "But don't overthink it. We're not asking you to do hard labor there."
Ye Lanqing had never ridden in this kind of private car before. Looking at the changing scenery along the way, she was indeed a little nervous.
However, Cao Yunzhi and Ji Qingwan have been trying to ease her mood, and she has a smile on her face.
"You're right. We're all one family. No matter if it's hard work or not, whatever we do is for the children. As long as the children are happy, we're fine with it."
Cao Yunzhi smiled and said, "That's right."
The two elders were talking, but Ji Qingwan didn't quite agree.
She shook her head. "That's not the way it should be. Although a mother's love is great, you have to put yourself first. The children's lives are important, but you are more important."
Cao Yunzhi and Ye Lanqing were both amused by her words.
Ji Jingshan drove the car steadily, so the journey was not boring.
After about two hours, everyone in the car was almost drowsy when they finally arrived in the capital.
What comes into view are tall buildings that are not common in Baiyun Village, and all kinds of commodity communes are available.
There are even more buses on the road than farm vehicles working in the village fields.
Ye Lanqing raised the corners of his lips and revealed a simple smile: "No wonder everyone is trying so hard to come to the capital to take a look. It really is true that a trip out here broadens your horizons."
Cao Yunzhi smiled and held her hand. "Let's come over for a walk when we have some free time. There's a restaurant here that serves really good food. I heard it's been open for decades. Let's come and enjoy it."
Ye Lanqing is old, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes are clearly visible, but he is in a happy mood.
"good."
It takes about twenty minutes to drive to the Ji family from the city center of Beijing.
Cao Yunzhi had prepared the room she was going to live in two days ago, and all four sets of furniture were replaced with new ones.
"Sister Ye, if there's anything you're missing, just tell me immediately. This is your home, don't feel constrained."
Seeing the room so cozy and tidy, Ye Lanqing was a little touched.
Ji Qingwan helped her put her few luggage in.
Ye Lanqing said gratefully, "Big sister, I've already troubled you enough by coming here, and you even put in the effort. How can I feel good about this? Today, I'll cook you a table of my specialties as a thank you to you and your wife."
Ji Jingshan felt that this was against the rules.
It’s the first day that my mother-in-law comes home. How can I ask her to cook?
He was about to wave his hand, but Cao Yunzhi agreed without hesitation.
"That's great! I know your cooking skills are amazing. Ever since I came back from Baiyun Village, I've been craving this dish. Today, I can finally have it."
Women understand women best.
Ye Lanqing had not yet recovered and was feeling restrained.
If she is not allowed to do anything, she will only feel useless and out of place in this family.
Once she feels that she is valuable, she will naturally become less restrained.
"Let me help you."
Cao Yunzhi rolled up her sleeves neatly. She was usually busy with work and seldom cooked, so she basically didn't know how to cook.
Ji Qingwan put her arm around her shoulders, just like when they were little: "It's a pity that Qingzhou and Yanbei haven't come back yet, otherwise our family could have a reunion dinner today."
Ye Lanqing put on an apron and stood in the kitchen: "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Ji Jingshan was watching outside, and the house finally became a little lively.
The family was just about to happily cook when the phone in the living room suddenly rang.
Ji Jingshan walked over quickly, sat on the sofa and picked up the phone.
Ji Qingwan saw from the kitchen that her father looked a little excited.
He didn't know what the person on the other side said, but he kept saying "OK".
After hanging up the phone, Ji Jingshan looked towards the kitchen happily.
Ji Qingwan leaned against the kitchen door: "Dad, what's the matter that makes you so happy?"
Ji Jingshan put his hands on his knees, his face flushed.
"I've got news on Qingzhou and the others I asked someone to find out. The organization just called to say the war was won, the two children are safe, and they're on their way back to the capital!"
Cao Yunzhi and Ye Lanqing had been worried for such a long time, and now that they heard the good news, the tension that had been on their minds could finally be relaxed.
The atmosphere in the kitchen was noticeably more cheerful. Since they were already on the way, they would probably arrive in a few days.
By the time Ye Lanqing brought the last dish to the table, it was time for every household to have lunch.
Ji Qingwan hadn't eaten such a sumptuous meal in the countryside for a long time, and she was so impatient that she picked up her chopsticks.
"Aunt Ye, you don't know. My mom is usually very busy at work and doesn't have time to cook. Now that you are here, I can eat such delicious meals. You don't know how happy I am."
Cao Yunzhi was the first to pick up some food for Ye Lanqing. Although she was blaming him, her tone was full of smiles.
"You little heartless thing, even though my cooking isn't very good, I haven't let you go hungry for all these years. Why are you starting to dislike me now? I think it's time to find you a husband and let your husband take care of you."
Ji Qingwan curled her lips reluctantly: "I don't want to find a husband. Qingzhou is already married. I just want to stay with you. I won't leave no matter what you say."
The three elders at the table were amused by her.
After lunch, Ji Qingwan took Ye Lanqing upstairs to rest.
Cao Yunzhi and Ji Jingshan stayed to clean the kitchen.
After finishing all the housework, Ji Jingshan opened the door and took out the letter from the mailbox at the door.
Cao Yunzhi walked over from the room: "Husband, who sent this letter? You've been reading it here for a long time."
She turned her head and took a look. There was no mark or signature on the envelope.
But Ji Jingshan's face didn't look very good.
He handed the letter to Cao Yunzhi: "There's news about Nianxian and Lanting!"
His words made Cao Yunzhi take two steps back.
She picked up the letter and glanced at it quickly, roughly understanding the whole story.
"Should we tell Huaizhi about this? This child has had a really hard time over the years. His parents have been missing for so long, and now we finally have news. He..."
"Let's wait for a while. We are not absolutely sure about this matter yet. Besides, they need to make a lot of preparations to return to the capital, which is very tiring. Let's talk about it after they come back."
Before Cao Yunzhi could finish her words, Ji Jingshan interrupted her with a sigh. Both of them knew the answer in their hearts.
The content of the letter was clear. Huaguo had discovered the place where Chouguo was hiding Shen Nianxian and Meng Lanting.
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